Guest viking power Posted February 26, 2003 Share Posted February 26, 2003 (edited) I've not posted for sometime on the board but i do read it regular, very interesting stuff. the reason i wanted to post today is because I wanted to relay my news. As some may recall i had a nasty car accident on boxing day 2001, amongst the injuries that i suffered was to cut 4 of the finger tendons in my right hand via the wrist. one tendon never healed so i only have full use of three fingers. i was told i would never get my grip back to how it was, and perhaps would be fortunate to recover average grip strength. Well the doctors were wrong, after 13 months of hard work i just did a 130ft farmers walk with 100kg per hand on 1 1/4" handles, followed by a 130ft walk with 90kg per hand no straps. Can't tell you how good that felt. Guess i wanted to just share this, and to show that doctors can be wrong and anything is possible if you want it hard enough. Thanks for listening guys. Edited February 26, 2003 by viking power Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Horne Posted February 26, 2003 Share Posted February 26, 2003 Well done! Congratulations on your determination. David Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest viking power Posted February 26, 2003 Share Posted February 26, 2003 Thanks David thats a fantastic compliment coming from yourself. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amaury Posted February 26, 2003 Share Posted February 26, 2003 Congrats !! Your grip is FAR above the average now ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chuckie B. Posted February 26, 2003 Share Posted February 26, 2003 Great job coming back from your injuries! Most guys would have quit training. True Viking Power !!! ---------------------------- "Live long, stay strong" - C.F.B. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gazza Posted February 26, 2003 Share Posted February 26, 2003 A Viking in the makeing for shore Very inspiring!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rick Walker Posted February 26, 2003 Share Posted February 26, 2003 Viking Power- GET IT DONE! Rick Walker Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rick Browne Posted February 26, 2003 Share Posted February 26, 2003 Congrats to a fellow "Monkey Paw" I can relate Viking Power, For I too had injuries to my right hand. I give major kudos to the information I have learned from the grip studs on the board to restore a huge improvement in my hand strength. Grippers and plate loading grip machines doing the job. Wannagrip and his KTA program is the cornerstone of my training and with patience and perseverance I believe it will take me to the "advanced" level of hand strength. No, I "aint" kissin' azz, just stating the facts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gazza Posted February 26, 2003 Share Posted February 26, 2003 Quote no i aint kizzin arse. Rick,your results speak for themselves Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the swiss Posted February 26, 2003 Share Posted February 26, 2003 wow IMMENSE mind (viking) power! I guess you now have absolutely NO mental barrier! very inspiring. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
underdawg Posted February 26, 2003 Share Posted February 26, 2003 this board just reeks of inspiration here recently. great going. just more proof that the mind is much more powerful than most people think. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Mac Posted February 26, 2003 Share Posted February 26, 2003 From what I remember, you were quite lucky to walk away from that crash. Congratulations on your return. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bseedot Posted February 26, 2003 Share Posted February 26, 2003 Awesome resolve VP! The mind is an incredible machine. BC. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest viking power Posted February 26, 2003 Share Posted February 26, 2003 A wonderful reponse thanks guys. just wish i had more to add to the board, but there are so many world class guys here with much more experience on grip, Anywho Will certainily try and do so from now on. As everyone is saying you've just got to believe it can be done. i want a 110kg walk next. I've already closed the number 2 gripper again. Your all an insparational bunch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bearcat 74 Posted February 26, 2003 Share Posted February 26, 2003 Great story! Very inspiring! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
terminator Posted February 26, 2003 Share Posted February 26, 2003 Awesome! Keep going! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EricMilfeld Posted February 26, 2003 Share Posted February 26, 2003 I second all that was said by everyone else, Viking Power. Congratulations on your amazing recovery, and may your progress continue! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3Crusher Posted February 26, 2003 Share Posted February 26, 2003 viking power- No matter how much schooling a doctor has, they will not be able to measure your level of dedication, desire, and determination. You are obviously a determined individual, and your story is very inspiring. Sometimes it just takes somebody that does not know you at all to tell you that you will not be able to do something, and that will give you the burning desire to prove them wrong. Keep it up, and I guarantee that you will be stronger than your pre-injured self. Way to go! Steve Weiner Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisJames Posted February 26, 2003 Share Posted February 26, 2003 Keep it going Viking Power !! INSPIRATIONAL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonathan McMillan Posted February 26, 2003 Share Posted February 26, 2003 Thanks for sharing your story! Inspirational to the exponent 10!!!!!! Jon@han Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Mikael Siversson Posted February 26, 2003 Share Posted February 26, 2003 Never give up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2strong Posted February 26, 2003 Share Posted February 26, 2003 Very inspirational ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sybersnott Posted February 26, 2003 Share Posted February 26, 2003 I too came back from an injury to my hand. I went from thinking I had broken fingers to re-mastering the #3 all over again. Don't EVER give up or give in. Now.... tell all of us about your plan to master the #3!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Harlan Jacobs Posted February 27, 2003 Share Posted February 27, 2003 A wonderful reponse thanks guys. just wish i had more to add to the board, but there are so many world class guys here with much more experience on grip, Anywho Will certainily try and do so from now on. And you wish you could bring something more to the board ? We all talk about improving our grip. You had to regain yours ! What he bring to the board is insperation and guts . Fantastic job ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest viking power Posted February 27, 2003 Share Posted February 27, 2003 (edited) Just found out i did that carry with a broken rib also. well when you've had a car fall on you head AND your girlfriend f*rt on your head in one lifetime a broken rib is nothing. Chris J and the grip board; The key for improving and regaining some level of grip strength was reading about all the work with thick bars, I found that very inspiring. Seeing the accounts from roark of thick bar lifts. Reading chris's exploits with thick bars etc WAS the factor that helped the most. Syber: Not really to bothered about closing the no. 3 gripper although it might be something to go for just want to have the strength to give a strongman comp a go this year. Harlan: Thanks mate, i'd never thought of it like that. Edited February 27, 2003 by viking power Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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