This Weekend In Stronman 5/10/08 - May 9, 2008

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

Posted by Ben Hanson at 10:38 AM

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