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Upcoming Events: Arizona Edition  *Did I miss your event? Shoot me a message and give me some details.  Strongman has continued to take off in Arizona, and the west coast in general. It’s become easier to find events, but harder to keep track of them. In this article, we will highlight the events happening in the state in the coming three months.  As a friendly reminder: promoters promoting promoters grows the sport. Encourage promoters and athletes to bring their best so the sport continues to grow. Eleos, October 1st, Bell Bank Park   Location: Bell Bank Park (That’s pretty cool!) Federation: United States Strongman  Qualifications: Top Three from each Weight Class  Level: Local, Novice Division Available Eleos was a banger last year, and I fully expect it to be a banger this year. Michael Carroll has proven himself to be an invested promoter and will run this show fast and efficient.  Events:  Max Distance Farmers with a Turn  Keg, Axle, L...

  Approaching Competition: Training, Mindset, and Reflection If you’ve ever read event descriptions and questioned whether you should sign up for the competition because one of the events is out of your wheelhouse, you're not alone. I’ve had countless competitions where I have read the event list and wondered if I would be able to complete an event. In this article, we will discuss how to plan for a competition, important elements to keep in mind, and creating a focus scope for your training.  Planning for Success When you sign up for a competition, it is EXTREMELY rare to feel great about all five events. Most of us have one or two events at a show that make our inner-quitter scream. Here’s the deal: YOU AREN’T GOING TO WIN EVERY EVENT AT EVERY SHOW.  YOU AREN’T GOING TO WIN EVERY EVENT AT EVERY SHOW.  YOU AREN’T GOING TO WIN EVERY EVENT AT EVERY SHOW.  Is it a poor mindset to have, or is it realistic? Sure, if you’ve been competing for 6 or 7 years and are at ...