Sunday, September 23, 2007

Worlds Strongest Man Competition

About a month ago I found out they would be holding the Worlds Strongest Man Competition in Anaheim. For those of you who don't know it is the crazy competition you see on ESPN where they lift cars and stuff. So on Saturday Jessica and I headed down to see the fire engine pull, and I have to say it was AWESOME. The competitors are HUGE most of them are 6'2-6'7, and weight any where from 290-340. It was awesome to see them try to pull a 20 ton fire truck 25 meters. Anyways it was definately one of the highlights of my year, I have grown up watching the competitions, so it was neat to finally attend one. Everyone will have to look for us in December when they air the competition, we got there early, so we had front row seats.










This is the truck they pulled, they had 75 seconds to pull it 25 meters. The fastest time was around 41 seconds.

















This is my favorite strong man, his name is Mariusz Pudzianowski, he is from Poland is a 3 time winner. He will probably win the 2007 title as well. He is trying to be the winningest competitor ever. He is a BEAST!!! All of the guys are big, but he is ripped, you can't tell, but he has a 6 pack.










This is Quincy's favorite strong man, His name is Chuck McHarryback, his nickname is "Cutoffs" for obvious reasons.








After the event all of the guys were just walking around, this might be the GREATEST picture I EVER take, it is going above our bed. I mean how awesome is that. Jess is flexing with Magnus Samuelsson 1998 strongman. He has been in the worlds strongest man a record 10 straight years, so pretty much he is a legend.






8 comments:

brenley said...

i love your blog! that is the sweetest picture ever! what a great event to attend. justin introduced me to that event last year and i thought i was incredible! i'll be watching espn to spot you guys when it airs. and jess, you look GREAT!

Momma Fran said...

You guys crack me up!!! That picture of Jess and the strong man is priceless. I don't know any couple that has more fun than you two.

Heather said...

I am SOOOO jealous! I have always wanted to go to the world's strongest man competition. Lance, that is the best picture ever. Jess, you are so lucky!

Ashley said...

You are too funny! I am so excited for the new baby!

Susan Mangus said...

Ok, so I think Brittany told me about this post. Love the pic of Jess and the strong man!!! Lance, fun to hear your sister knows Bruce. Small world.

brooketolman said...

i like how jess's head is in his armpit...i'm still jealous though.

Laquina said...

Careful Lance - that handshake looks a little too friendly. You might wind up with a 6ft 5 300lb baby. Think of the dishes then....shudder.

Rick Tolman said...

Great pictures and comments. We ae excited to hear about all of the fun that you are having. What a great opportunity.