Apologies for the lack of updates lately.  Life has been put on hold for my impending candidacy for the Yahoo! Strongest Man, also known as Geeks Hurt Themselves for Trophy. competition to be held next week.

For those who don’t know, there will be four events:

• Log Press - 120lbs
• Crucifix Hold - 20lbs dumbbells
• Sled Pull - 200lbs
• Farmer’s Walk/Farmer’s Walk-Sled Drag medley - 90lbs dumbbells, 200 lbs sled

So, yeah, that’s what i’ve been up to, lately. Although, conditions only really allow me to train on the log press and crucifix hold.  Oh, and practicing my best lou ferrigno impression.  The state of hair is making me lean toward sporting some head gear for the competition which begs another question: american-mike bibby-sweatband style or euro-rafael nadal-bandana style? i don’t think my head will fit into a hat no more.

The other aspect to this whole thing is the need to make weight.  The weight classes are 160 and below, 161-200 and Open.  I was 166 two weeks ago, this morning  i checked in at 163. This whole gaining mass/losing weight thing is, well, lame.  And if i don’t make it, i get to play with the 200 pounders. Anyway, I’m at the point where i need to start cutting down on food intake, so, don’t be surprised if i’m overly-grouchy the next few days, it ain’t roid rage, i’m just hungry.

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