Well, the King of Kensington Strongman Contest is over and I am a sore, exhausted and happy man. It was a tough contest but I came out with a 2nd place trophy, a few welts and a big smile. Competing is fun, you push yourself beyond what you think you are capable of, make new friends, and gain a great sense of satisfaction. Plus you don’t feel guilty pounding back a DQ Blizzard after wards!

I posted a video below for you to check out if you care to watch me in action. The events were a truck pull, a log press with 185lbs for reps, a yoke walk with 590lbs (an event I need more practice with), a farmers walk with 220lbs per hand, a deadlift up to max weights (I hit 580lbs), and a stone carry for distance with 350lbs.

I couldn’t have made a such a good showing without the help of my wife, the Independent Powerlifting Team, the guys at Remington’s Gym, and the Bells of Steel Crew. Now that this contest is over I am going back off a bit and spend more time running sprints and playing with my kettlebells. Basically taking it easy Nathan style for a while!

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