Cheers Alan, I'm only around 175 pounds but at 5'9" I'm quite stocky for a distance runner so I'm hoping to bulk up a bit. I'm not really worried about being able to take on the big guys I just think throwing around heavy stuff looks great fun! I was at the Dufftown highland games in Speyside last summer, running in the Ben Rinnes 5 tops hill race (15miles / 4900ft ascent)
watching the heavies got me thinking,So I think I'll give it a try.
Your guides been really usefull, I havent been able to find anything even close to it so thanks. My running club has a track & feild section so I think I'll have a word with their throwing coach and then work on the weights.