Team Strongman 2009

Last years event was, while very hard work, a major success at least in terms of public support. This years even is hoping to equal that and while Tom Jones, last years promoter, takes a back seat the guys from 'Basement Gym, Reading' have stepped up to the plate and taken it over. Having to deal with a moving from their old space (the Basement in question) and not having found a new one must be difficult but they are taking a 'show must go on' approach.

Discussion with those hoping to compete and comparing some numbers from previous events over the last few days means they hope to begin finalizing event info in the next few days.

Here's where they are right now on the events:

• 30 ton truck pull over 25 metre's
• 2- 280-300kgs Two man log press
• 2x 100kg barrel carry(205 ltr barrels) over 25 metres then approx 350 sled drag over 25 metre's

Break for 105's Log lifting Championship

• Two man Silver Dollar Skip Deadlift ( Starting weight 450kg's) rising bar last team standing (straps allowed)
• 10x 350 tyre flip 2x 560 tyre flip (Done as tag team,can swop at anytime)
• 450kg Frame carry
• Stones 8 stones in total varying heights 110 upwards in weight

I'll update this thread later but for now it's August 2nd and Rivermead (where they previously held a strongman competition) for date and location. I'm also aware that they have a combo of invited and 'sign yer names down' lads due to compete. Contact info etc to be added soon.

Where to stay: Holiday InnRichfield Avenue, READING,Berkshire RG1 8BD 0118 9259988