Competition

I've gone on the record stating that I am not competitive. I enjoy competing to the extent that it allows me to gauge my abilities against others, but generally winning and losing are about the same to me. I assume that I will give my best, in the moment, and my best will not always measure up, but that does not make me a loser.

So, that being said, I'm officially registered for the Capital City Strong Man competition on June 12. I think I'll finish somewhere around 2nd to last (compared to last year's results). My goal is to perform sufficiently to be measured in each event: flip the 600 pound tire once, carry the two 175 pound milk cans a couple of feet, press at least 165, move the 550 pound sled a foot and pick up one Atlas stone.

What's that? Why am I doing this? Well, let me tell you. Last year my wife decided to run the Crazy Legs and she invited every one to run with her. A lot did, but the real news is she's still running. Since the Crazy legs she's done two 1/2 marathons, will soon be doing the Syttende Mei (sic), and in October the Chicago Marathon. She's entered these events and she's learned and met people and now she's a Runner.

I did the Moonshine because I consider myself a Motorcyclist. I went, I learned and met people, rode 962 miles in 3 days and I am a Motorcyclist.

I've always wanted to be a strong man. I remember when I was 4 or 5 trying to lift my dad and just being amazed at how heavy he was and how strong he was (Shout out to my dad - he may be a bit heavier now, but still strong. Very strong). So I'm entered in this event and I hope to learn and meet people.

And maybe in a year or so become a Strong Man.