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    First Highland Games Competition

    I was fortunate enough to compete in my first highland games this past weekend in Bellingham, Washington. It was an amazing time. This is the first time I have competed in any sporting event, outside of golf, since junior high school. I am 31 years old, if that helps judge the time. I happened upon a couple training about 2 months ago in a local park. Me being the social person I am, walked up and introduced myself. They have been my coaches since. I am more than fortunate to have access to all of the throwing equipment. During practice I use the 56# weights for height and distance. Since this was my first games, I was registered as a novice and used the master's weights. Lets say I will most likely be a B class at my next games. My scores were enough to get "Athlete of the Day, Novice", that is 1st place overall out of 11 competitors. Here were my scores: 20# Sheaf 18'/1st place 42# Weight for Height 14'/1st place 42# Weight for Distance 31'/1st place 28# Weight for Distance 48'/1st place 16# Hammer 78'/4th place 16# Open Stone 32'/4th place 15' 75# Caber 11:30, 85 degree no turn, and 12:00/3rd place In practice I throw the 56# WFH 12' and the 56# WFD 26'. I was too busy competing to get a lot of pictures, but I will try and post some as soon as possible. I am looking forward to the Prosser, Washington games on 6-21-08. Hope to see some of you there!

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    Outstanding numbers, definitely in the B's. You'll be pretty competitive in that class too I think.

    What are your coaches names? Mike and Mandy by any chance?

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    Their names are John and Breanne out of Kelso, Washington. I was extremely lucky to run into them by chance. John ranks top 30 on NASGAWEB, and Breanne ranks top 25 for women.

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    Guys like you are the backbone of what are generically called, "the games". Congrats!

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    Congrats on the accomplishment. Only two months of training? You'll be a bear to beat if you keep up with it.

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    Ah, I competed with John at the Arizona Games, I just can't remember which one he was. He's an A and I'm a B, but we threw in the same flight.

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    Congrats! Highland Games are awesome.. and highly addictive.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Yaish View Post
    Ah, I competed with John at the Arizona Games, I just can't remember which one he was. He's an A and I'm a B, but we threw in the same flight.
    One of the nicest guys, but is very serious when he throws. He is about 28, crew cut, 6' athletic guy with a bit o' chin scruff. I am sure he will be happy that I describe him as such. Like I said, I am lucky!

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    Well good on ya sir, sounds as if you had a terrific first outing. Now just stay with it. I have recently been bitten by the competition bug and I am training for my first games in Nov. hopefully I can do half as good as you.

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    THOSE are your numbers for your first shot at it?

    Yer an ANIMAL!

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