mobsterone Posted April 25, 2011 Share Posted April 25, 2011 In a few short weeks we have the Bodypower Expo at the NEC. Some part of the weekend I'll be working with my buddies Ultimate Grip (stand C60) but the other focus for me is the Rolling Thunder Challenge. I've been training using both of the two handles we have here at the Gloucester Strongman Training facility. One is my new, relatively, handle and the other an older stiffer one. Right now I'm loading in excess of 100-kilos (220lbs) onto the pin, handle and clip for multiple singles with my right hand using the newer handle. Using the older version I'm loading in excess of 130-kilos (286lbs). If there's an issue it's the inability to be able to compare these two handles I'm using with a new (2010) model. At least in a meaningful way. I DO know that I pulled 276lbs on Sam Solimi's new 2010 handle back when Mark Felix pulled 271lbs in the same year at a contest. This makes it difficult to plan weight selections on the day. Add in the number of gripper closes I'll be doing to pay my way on the Saturday (the RT event being Sunday morning) and my getting the Joe's (it being a Joe vs. Pro style event) together to qualify by pulling at least 90-kilos on the 2010 handle and I have to take special care not to over do it in any way. Maybe any demos I do need to be all left handed... More than anything, both for myself and the 'Joe's', the opportunity to be on the same stage as the pro's is one not to be missed. With the current record holder Mark Felix you can also add Laurence Shahlaei and Terry Hollands. Ref is a BSM Mick Gosling and MC (now tuned into the rules and nuances) Les Wiltshire. That the crowd pretty much numbers in excess of 1000 all day long and the Joe's, more than anyone, can get to see what it's like being out there. Can they do it? Can I? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisJames Posted April 25, 2011 Share Posted April 25, 2011 Best of luck Big man. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terrygrip Posted April 25, 2011 Share Posted April 25, 2011 I understand it held on two days? which day will be the Rolling thunder day? Might pop along to have a go. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mobsterone Posted April 26, 2011 Author Share Posted April 26, 2011 Chris: Cheers Terry: Sunday morning. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kashtan Posted April 26, 2011 Share Posted April 26, 2011 Good luck Steve. I believe in you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mobsterone Posted April 26, 2011 Author Share Posted April 26, 2011 Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terrygrip Posted April 27, 2011 Share Posted April 27, 2011 What time is it starting mate? is there anything gripwise on the Sat? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bencrush Posted April 27, 2011 Share Posted April 27, 2011 I hope you tear it up Steve! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mobsterone Posted April 27, 2011 Author Share Posted April 27, 2011 What time is it starting mate? is there anything gripwise on the Sat? I'll bed with Ultimate Grip on stand C60 so I am sure to bring some toys with me. What time is it starting mate? is there anything gripwise on the Sat? I'll be with Ultimate Grip so I am sure to bring some toys with me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kashtan Posted May 6, 2011 Share Posted May 6, 2011 http://ironmind.com/ironmind/opencms/Articles/2011/May/Mark_Felix_Wants_to_Break_Rolling_Thunder_World_Record.html << Previous NewsNext News >>Wednesday, May 4, 2011 Mark Felix Wants to Break Rolling Thunder World Record by Randall J. Strossen, Ph.D. | ©2011 IronMind “Well Fe turned 45, (lol), and we have been busy getting things together for Bodypower,(in two weeks),” Denny Felix reported to IronMind as her strongman-gripmaster husband, Mark Felix, is “hoping to beat his 301 lb. on the new handle." Mark Felix manhandled 260 lb. on the Rolling Thunder at the Los Angeles FitExpo earlier this year, and he's primed to break the world record—his world record. IronMind® | Randall J. Strossen photo. “Training has been going good (he’s keeping hush), but really wants to break another record on home soil,” Denny Felix said. “I’ve sent him to the gym tonight with camcorder in hand for a Rolling Thunder video, get a bit of hype going for our British Rolling Thunder Championships,” Denny said. Speaking of another strongman-gripmaster, Denny said, “Brian Shaw will be coming over for the weekend as a guest and I’m hoping he might be tempted to take part in the Rolling Thunder. “We will have Steve Gardener looking to take scalps and Loz [Laurence Shahlaei], with some of the other athletes from Saturday if they can make the [opening] weight." On the strongman side of things, Denny said, "We are good to go on Saturday with our Opens and Heavies, 30 guys in each, all events head-to-head, one being the IronMind sack loading again." So, it's strongman on Saturday, May 21 and the 2nd Annual British Rolling Thunder Championships on Sunday, May 22. For full details, please visit the official website. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mobsterone Posted May 7, 2011 Author Share Posted May 7, 2011 Not long now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hubgeezer Posted May 7, 2011 Share Posted May 7, 2011 I love the Rolling Thunder, and I like watching the competitions as well. A few years back, I actually paid to watch that webcast of the World Championships (it was only $10) when M Felix pulled his 301. Felix is the undisputed Rolling Thunder Champion, so that sounds very cool to be able to go head-to-head with him. It is an event that is watched by all kinds of people, so that should be a lot of fun as well. I think by going with the lower level early weight selections with the less dominant hand you can get a feel for what kind of day you are going to have, which can help with weight selection on the heavier rounds with your dominant hand. We don't talk about it much, but I swear that sometimes your own skin texture/moisture/etc has a big impact, and that it practically varies day to day. I haven't figured out yet in terms of hydration/foods that are good or bad for that, but if someone ever discovers what works, I would like to hear about it. Good luck! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kashtan Posted May 21, 2011 Share Posted May 21, 2011 Guys who will be in the tournament - a huge request to film on video and on YouTube. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kashtan Posted May 22, 2011 Share Posted May 22, 2011 (edited) What were the results? Edited May 22, 2011 by Kashtan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kashtan Posted May 22, 2011 Share Posted May 22, 2011 (edited) felix - 123 (failed 128) steve - 118 brian shaw - 118 Edited May 22, 2011 by Kashtan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wade Gillingham Posted May 23, 2011 Share Posted May 23, 2011 felix - 123 (failed 128) steve - 118 brian shaw - 118 Good job Steve. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mobsterone Posted May 23, 2011 Author Share Posted May 23, 2011 Cheers Wade. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7HRh-hiK5V0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kashtan Posted May 23, 2011 Share Posted May 23, 2011 Great job Steve! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisJames Posted May 23, 2011 Share Posted May 23, 2011 Well done Big Steve ! You deserved another attempt like the others. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cannon Posted May 23, 2011 Share Posted May 23, 2011 Excellent showing Mob. Those are big numbers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mobsterone Posted May 23, 2011 Author Share Posted May 23, 2011 Cheers guys. I spoke to Brian after reminding him of his start (via YT) in grip and said I was happy to be in the last few with two WSM competitors representing the pure grip guys. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hubgeezer Posted May 24, 2011 Share Posted May 24, 2011 (edited) Steve, That converts to 260 pounds (as of course you know). 260 pounds, in a competition, on the "new handle". I don't think there are 5 guys that have done that yet. In the Vise Grip Viking Challenge in LA in January, Felix won with 260. Haugen, Wade, and Andrew, all very good RT guys, did not lift that amount. And, the RT was the First Event of the Grip Contest, so fatigue was not a factor. It puts you in Elite Rolling Thunder class. I know you have pulled numbers bigger than that, but you know, practice, used handles, old handles, etc. In this environment, under competition conditions, this puts you in the "beyond reproach" Elite Class as far as I am concerned. And, BRIAN SHAW did not outpull you! I have said to many people that I expect Brian to be the Heir Apparent to WSM as well as Grip King. Mark Felix seems like a real nice fellow from my observations of him. Congratulations! Edited May 24, 2011 by Hubgeezer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mobsterone Posted May 24, 2011 Author Share Posted May 24, 2011 Thank you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IZMAN Posted May 24, 2011 Share Posted May 24, 2011 I thought that Felix will be able to lift more weight! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mobsterone Posted May 24, 2011 Author Share Posted May 24, 2011 I'm sure he felt the same way ha ha Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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