by Ben Hanson

THIS WEEKEND

New Mexico's Strongman Challenge
Where: Defined Fitness, Albuquerque, NM
When: Saturday, May 10 at 10:00 am
Events:
1. Keg clean and press
2. Conan's Wheel
3. Odd Object Carry
4. Deadlift for reps
5. Harnessed Sled Drag

Strongest Man in Pittsburgh
Where: RMU Island Sports Center-Neville Island, Pittsburgh, PA
When: Saturday, May 10 at noon
Events:
1. Log Press
2. Farmers Walk
3. Tire Flip
4. Keg Carry
5. Deadlift

Strongest Man in the Swamp
Where: Forest Park, Gainesville, FL
When: Saturday, May 10 at 10:00 am
Events:
1. Log Press
2. Farmers Walk
3. Yoke Race
4. Tire Flip
5. Atlas Stones

NEXT WEEKEND
Next weekend is the Strongman Splash Bash Tribute the Troops in Minneola, FL. It is a pro contest with both lightweight and heavyweight pros competing for an invitation to America's Strongest Man later this year in San Diego. This is going to be an insanely heavy contest with the best of the best competing. If you're looking for a great way to spend a Saturday, check it out.

Strongman Splash Bash Tribute the Troops
Where: Trailhead Park, Minneola, FL
When: Saturday, May 17 at noon
Events:
1. Axle Clean and Press
2. Last Man Standing Deadlift
3. Super Yoke
4. Block load and Chain Drag Medley
5. Farmers Walk/Rickshaw Medley
6. Stones

Beast of the Bluegrass
Where: Eagle Lake Convention Center, Lawrenceburg, KY
When: Saturday, May 17 at 11:00 am
Events:
1. Press Medley
2. Yoke/Farmers Walk Medley
3. Deadlift
4. Truck Pull
5. Stones
-Please note that this is an indoor contest and a $5 admission will be charged to all spectators over the age of 12.

Midwest Strongman Challenge (A benefit for Special Olympics)
Where: Meadowbrook Mall, Pittsburgh, KS
When: Saturday, May 17 at 10:00
Events:
1. Overhead Press Medley
2. Farmers Walk
3. 18" Deadlift
4. Truck Pull
5. Stones

by Ben Hanson

Last week, I forgot to post about one of the contests with some real world class strongmen. This Saturday, two former World's Strongest Man winners and a host of other world class strongmen will converge on Sequim, WA for the Jesse Marunde Invitational Strongman Competition.

Come see brobdingnagian athletes such as Phil Pfister (2006 World's Strongest Man), Magnus Samuelsson (1998 World's Strongest Man), Dave Ostlund, Karl Gillingham, Odd Haugen, and other top professional strongmen as they pull, push, and lift in the memory of Jesse Marunde.

The action begins at 2:00 pm in Sequim Village Center on the north side of Tarcisio's Restaurant. Anyone in the area should check out this awesome display.

ELSEWHERE THIS WEEKEND

Battle of the Bad Ass V
Where: Lions Club Pavillion, Wallkill, NY
When: Saturday, May 3 at 10:00 am
Events:
1. Log Press
2. 18" Dead Lift
3. Conan's Wheel
4. Tire Flip/Sled Drag
5. Atlas Stones

Xenia Outback Challenge V
Where: AHOP Church, Xenia, OH
When: Saturday, May 3 at noon
Events:
1. Odd Object Load
2. Deadlift Medley
3. Viking Press
4. Tire Flip
5. Push, Drag, and Power Stairs Medley

NEXT WEEKEND

New Mexico's Strongman Challenge
Where: Defined Fitness, Albuquerque, NM
When: Saturday, May 10 at 10:00 am
Events:
1. Keg clean and press
2. Conan's Wheel
3. Odd Object Carry
4. Deadlift for reps
5. Harnessed Sled Drag

Strongest Man in Pittsburgh
Where: RMU Island Sports Center-Neville Island, Pittsburgh, PA
When: Saturday, May 10 at noon
Events:
1. Log Press
2. Farmers Walk
3. Tire Flip
4. Keg Carry
5. Deadlift

Strongest Man in the Swamp
Where: Forest Park, Gainesville, FL
When: Saturday, May 10 at 10:00 am
Events:
1. Log Press
2. Farmers Walk
3. Yoke Race
4. Tire Flip
5. Atlas Stones

by Ben Hanson

THIS WEEKEND

Fatbacks 2008 Team Heavy Events
Where: Sports Lanes, Martinsville, VA
When: Saturday 4/26 at 10:00 am
Events:
1. Team Tire Flip
2. 1 Arm Dumbbell Clean and Press: 2 minutes for max reps. Competitors can switch arms or tag off at any time
3. Tandem Axle Deadlift : max weight
4. Yoke Walk Relay
5. Team Stone Lift: -2 min, bar will be set at 44". One competitor on each side of bar. Competitors must pass it back and forth over the bar for max reps.

1st Annual Louisiana Strongman Contest
Where: Istrouma Baptist Church, Baton Rouge, LA
When: Saturday 4/26 at 10:00 am
Events:
Men LW, HW, and Masters
1. Press Medley
2. Car Wheel Barrow
3. Truck Pull
4. Chain Drag
5. Atlas Stones

Novice Men
1. Tire Flip
2. Farmers Walk
3. Overhead Clean Press
4. Truck Push
5. Keg Load

NEXT WEEKEND

Battle of the Bad Ass V
Where: Lions Club Pavillion, Wallkill, NY
When: Saturday, May 3 at 10:00 am
Events:
1. Log Press
2. 18" Dead Lift
3. Conan's Wheel
4. Tire Flip/Sled Drag
5. Atlas Stones

Xenia Outback Challenge V
Where: AHOP Church, Xenia, OH
When: Saturday, May 3 at noon
Events:
1. Odd Object Load
2. Deadlift Medley
3. Viking Press
4. Tire Flip
5. Push, Drag, and Power Stairs Medley

by Ben Hanson

There's plenty of amateur strongman action throughout the country this weekend. Be sure to check out a contest in your area.

THIS WEEKEND

Fox Cities Strongman III
Where: Little Chute HS, Little Chute, WI
When: Saturday 4/11, 10:00 am
Events:
Truck Pull
Incline Log Press
Tire Flip
Farmers Walk
Stones

Golden State Strongman
Where: Fresno State Campus, Fresno, CA
When: Saturday 4/11 10:30 am
Events:
Giant Wheelbarrow
Overhead Medley
Car Deadlift
Truck Pull
Stones

Chicago's Strongest Man
Where: St Turibius Church, Chicago, IL
When: Saturday 4/19 9:00 am
Events:
Truck Pull
Log
Deadlift
Farmers Hold
Carry & Drag

Ronnie Coleman Classic Strength Extravaganga
Where: Mesquite Convention Center, Mesquite, TX
When: Saturday 4/19 at 11:00 am
Events:
Stones
Log
Max Deadlift
Farmers Hold

West Virginia Regional Strongman Champoinships
Where: WV Pro Performance Sports Arena at Mylan Park, Morgantown, WV
When: Sunday 4/20 at noon
Events:
Log
Farmers Walk
Car Deadlift
Truck Pull
Stones

NEXT WEEKEND

Fatbacks 2008 Team Heavy Events
Where: Sports Lanes, Martinsville, VA
When: Saturday 4/26 at 10:00 am
Events:
1. Team Tire Flip
2. 1 Arm Dumbbell Clean and Press: 2 minutes for max reps. Competitors can switch arms or tag off at any time
3. Tandem Axle Deadlift : max weight
4. Yoke Walk Relay
5. Team Stone Lift: -2 min, bar will be set at 44". One competitor on each side of bar. Competitors must pass it back and forth over the bar for max reps.

1st Annual Louisiana Strongman Contest
Where: Istrouma Baptist Church, Baton Rouge, LA
When: Saturday 4/26 at 10:00 am
Events:
Men LW, HW, and Masters
1. Press Medley
2. Car Wheel Barrow
3. Truck Pull
4. Chain Drag
5. Atlas Stones

Novice Men
1. Tire Flip
2. Farmers Walk
3. Overhead Clean Press
4. Truck Push
5. Keg Load

by Ben Hanson

THIS WEEKEND

Kansas Strongest Man '07/ Monsters at the Mall
Where: Salina Central Mall, Salina, KS
When: Saturday, April 12 11:00 am
Events:
Max log
Deadlift for reps
Yoke, Farmers walk, sled drag medley
Carry and load (sandbags and stones)
Keg loading

NEXT WEEKEND

Fox Cities Strongman III
Where: Little Chute HS, Little Chute, WI
When: Saturday 4/11, 10:00 am
Events:
Truck Pull
Incline Log Press
Tire Flip
Farmers Walk
Stones

Golden State Strongman
Where: Fresno State Campus, Fresno, CA
When: Saturday 4/11 10:30 am
Events:
Giant Wheelbarrow
Overhead Medley
Car Deadlift
Truck Pull
Stones

Chicago's Strongest Man
Where: St Turibius Church, Chicago, IL
When: Saturday 4/19 9:00 am
Events:
Truck Pull
Log
Deadlift
Farmers Hold
Carry & Drag

Ronnie Coleman Classic Strength Extravaganga
Where: Mesquite Convention Center, Mesquite, TX
When: Saturday 4/19 at 11:00 am
Events:
Stones
Log
Max Deadlift
Farmers Hold

West Virginia Regional Strongman Champoinships
Where: WV Pro Performance Sports Arena at Mylan Park, Morgantown, WV
When: Sunday 4/20 at noon
Events:
Log
Farmers Walk
Car Deadlift
Truck Pull
Stones

by Ben Hanson

THIS WEEKEND
Mid Atlantic Strongman Contest
Where: Sport and Health Club, Waldorf, MD
When: Saturday, April 5 11:00 am
Events:
Log for reps
Farmers/Chain drag medley
Stones
Axle deadlift for reps
Yoke walk/tire flip medley

Lonestar Strongman Showdown
Where:Lonestar College-Montgomery, Conroe, TX
When: Saturday, April 5 11:00 am
Events:
Axle (log for women)
Yoke, farmers walk, sled drag medley
Seated truck pull
Conan's wheel
Stones (kegs for women)

SW Florida Strongest Man
Where: World's Gym, Ft Myers, FL
When: Saturday, April 5 11:00am
Events:
Overhead press
Deadlift
Duck walk
Standing truck pull
Farmers walk

NEXT WEEKEND

Kansas Strongest Man '07/ Monsters at the Mall
Where: Salina Central Mall, Salina, KS
When: Saturday, April 12 11:00 am
Events:
Max log
Deadlift for reps
Yoke, Farmers walk, sled drag medley
Carry and load (sandbags and stones)
Keg loading

by Ben Hanson

After a slow winter season, things are picking back up. Again, I'll be posting upcoming contests so you can check out the ones in your area. This year, however, I'll also be posting the contests for the next weekend so you can plan ahead.

THIS WEEKEND:
Central Maine Strongman
Where: Augusta Armory, Augusta, ME
When: Saturday March 29, 11:00 am
Events:
Max log
Car deadlift
Yoke/Tire medley
Farmers walk
Stones

The proceeds from this contest are going to the Lloyd Storey Cancer Fund, so if you get a chance to make it out there, don't be afraid to donate.

NEXT WEEKEND
Mid Atlantic Strongman Contest
Where: Sport and Health Club, Waldorf, MD
When: Saturday, April 5 11:00 am
Events:
Log for reps
Farmers/Chain drag medley
Stones
Axle deadlift for reps
Yoke walk/tire flip medley

Lonestar Strongman Showdown
Where:Lonestar College-Montgomery, Conroe, TX
When: Saturday, April 5 11:00 am
Events:
Axle (log for women)
Yoke, farmers walk, sled drag medley
Seated truck pull
Conan's wheel
Stones (kegs for women)

SW Florida Strongest Man
Where: World's Gym, Ft Myers, FL
When: Saturday, April 5 11:00am
Events:
Overhead press
Deadlift
Duck walk
Standing truck pull
Farmers walk