In David Horne's recent and almost finished World's Strongest Hand series (the last leg is on Nov 13th) the Brit's have dominated. With the exception of Aaron C in leg 1 the top three has been Nick McKinless, David Horne and or myself. I'm guessing, regardless of positions, it'll be much the same in the final leg. One might argue that many of the top 10 on down are, or were, unfamiliar with the equipment and or the events. But David sent out the gear some months back, the rules are well known and so on.
So the question is... what do we have here that makes us different? The main advantage is, if nothing else, experience. David has well over 10 years plus, Nick not far off David's and I'm just behind. The other singular aspect is probably an obsessive level of determination. Although others may see us as fortunate freaks of hand strength (and in Nick's case just a good all round athlete) it misses out on the sheer grit and effort put in.
If you look at those just behind us you'll see a similar story. Indeed, it could easily be argued that with another 6 months or a year they will equal what we are doing now. In time... all records, efforts and victories will be beaten.
But not, as per the line in Gladiator, today.
No comments:
Post a Comment
Thanks for your comment. I'm looking for worldwise submissions, additions and constructive comments. I reserve the right to remove, edit and if need be go raving mad. :)