First Annual Paxton Power Gym Strongman Contest

[nathan fitzgerald]

Hello Everyone,

We are putting on our first strongman show on September 25th starting
at 12pm at 306 Grove Street,Paxton, MA 01612.
The events and weights look like this so far but will probably change
when I get your input.(not in this order)

Conans wheel (500 LW, 550 HW)
Viking press for reps (200 LW, 250 HW)
Farmers walk 150 foot course with 1 turn at 75 feet. ( 210 LW, 250 HW)
Yoke and Tire medley 100 foot course. Yoke 50 feet then 50 feet for
tire.(Yoke 400 tire 550 LW, Yoke 500 tire 650 HW)
Stones - TBD

We will have two divisions 230 and under and 231+.

Cost to enter will be $35.00 with 100% of the money collected going
to the top three in each division.

Spectating will be FREE.

Comments?


More info will be available soon on our website at
www.paxtonpowergym.com

[Callie Marunde]

love it!!! great idea to give $$ to top 3!! we spend so much to compete, it is nice to get a little back!!!

Callie

[nathan fitzgerald]

Thanks Callie,your right.
The winners will walk away with cash in hand.

[Mike Westerling]

I'm there. I did the RI a couple weeks ago and I'm doing the Mass states on the 23rd and I was bummed out that there's nothing else coming up in my area. I'm psyched!

[nathan fitzgerald]

Great Mike!

I was all ready to do the MASS state when my appendix needed to come out. I am out of comission for six weeks. What a bummer!!!!

[Mike Westerling]

Great Mike!

I was all ready to do the MASS state when my appendix needed to come out. I am out of comission for six weeks. What a bummer!!!!

I haven't heard of anyone having their appendix out in a while. I forgot how common that used to be. Do they know what caused the problem? I seem to remember it being somewhat of a mystery before. I hope you have a speedy recovery.
-Mike

[nathan fitzgerald]

I dont know what causes it but it was the most painful thing that I have ever been through. It started like a stomach ache and within 24 hours I could barely walk.

I cant wait to get back to training.I am already itchin.

[Callie Marunde]

Geeze Nathon!! Your pretty tough!! Too bad we live on the other side of the country, or we'd come watch!!

Callie

[Patrick McGuffin]

i would be in if i didnt live in oregon, i'd like to see my money go to someone who beat the piss outa me on all the events! hahaha :D

[nathan fitzgerald]

It will be great to see the two of you again at the Nationals in a few weeks.
Boy did that come quick!!

[Jesse Marunde]

see you soon!!
Callie

[nathan fitzgerald]

I am pleased to announce that we have just been sanctioned as a Silver Level contest. Every athlete must have a current NAS member card. Cards may be purchased the day of the show.

Please see our website for more info.

www.paxtonpowergym.com

[chris]

Well from fitchburg anyway, I now live in Washingto state and have competed in only two shows. I did an iron bear in Port Townsend, Wa. and Washington's strongest man and woman in Woodinville. I would like to compete in the one in Massachusetts and then go and visit some old friends.
Chris

[chris]

Nathan,
I am going to enter the competion like I said in an early repley. I look at your website I want to know if the address for the contest is the same address for the entry fee to sent to.
Chris

[nathan fitzgerald]

Hi Chris,

It is the same address. Great to have you onboard. We have a few more sponsers and will be giving away lots of stuff besides the cash. :)

[Mike Westerling]

I just got back from dropping my entry form and check in the mail for you. When I got back I noticed the entry form (still up on my computer screen) said cashiers check or money order. I sent a personal check. I hope this is okay. If not, I apologize, just let me know what you want me to do.
-Mike

[nathan fitzgerald]

Thats fine Mike. I just didnt want someone sending in a check a week before the show and have it bounce a few weeks later (has happened to me before).

Great to have you onboard also. Best of luck this weekend. I will be there cheering you guys (and girls) on.

If you ever want to come out and train just let me know. I will start my training in about two weeks (if the doc gives me the ok).

See you Saturday.

[Mike Westerling]

Thats fine Mike. I just didnt want someone sending in a check a week before the show and have it bounce a few weeks later (has happened to me before).

Great to have you onboard also. Best of luck this weekend. I will be there cheering you guys (and girls) on.

If you ever want to come out and train just let me know. I will start my training in about two weeks (if the doc gives me the ok).

See you Saturday.

I'm taking the weekend after MA off then I will try and get out the following week. It'll be great to get a little time on the implements that'll be used for the contest. Hopefully you'll have the ok by then.
See you Sat,
-Mike

[Mike Westerling]

It was nice meeting you today at MA states. I can't wait until your show so I can get a chance to redeem myself after today. Actually, I'm still planning to come out in 2 weeks to train with you guys if your given the okay to train by then.
-Mike

[nathan fitzgerald]

Great meeting you too Mike.

You did great Mike. The same thing happened to me last year being under the hot sun all day. It seemed like I could not do half of what I did in training.

It wont be so hot at the end of September and there is alot of shade. I look forward to training with you soon.