down in houston

raisin' hell on a saturday night...november 19th to be exact. NAS Masters Nationals in Houston!
wa not sure if i wanted to go or was able...but friend convinced me i should and also is helping me to make this happen. i know it is a few month away but i have to train now! since i qualified for it as a heavyweight i will have to compete there as one.

here are the events....

Push/Pull Medley 
-60 second time limit
-1 rep with each implement (splits will be taken)
-Must go in this order (C&P Axle, Standard DL, C&P Log, Car DL)
Weights

Masters LW (40+, 50+, 60+): 180 Axle, 365 Standard DL, 220 Log, Car DL (light setting approx. 400-500 lbs)
Masters HW (40+, 50+, 60+): 217 Axle, 405 Standard DL, 250 Log, Car DL (Middle Setting approx. 550-650 lbs)


Truck Pull (Type TBD – Practice Heavy!)
-Rope Assist
-60 second time limit
-50 Feet
-Flat ground


Keg Toss
-45 second time limit
-5 mini-kegs, Keg weights (for all classes) – 25, 30, 35, 35, 40
Bar Height (approx)

Masters LW (40+, 50+, 60+): 14 Feet
Masters HW (40+, 50+, 60+): 15 Feet



Old Man Strength Medley
-60 second time limit
-40 ft. Yoke / 20 ft. Stone Carry/ 20 ft. Farmers
-Distance recorded as long as Yoke portion is completed
Weights

Masters LW (40+, 50+, 60+): 500 Yoke, 250 Texas Stone, 240 Farmers
Masters HW (40+, 50+, 60+): 600 Yoke, 350 Texas Stone, 290 Farmers



Atlas Stones
-5-stone Series (weights/heights determined by current record criteria as of contest date)
-60 second time limit
-Splits take




only event that bothers me is the medley. the 350lb texas stone will be interesting to pick up and carry. other than that i can handle the events. will be fun to go up against some bigger dudes. my goal is to come home with a belt buckle....