Gilbert Global Highlander Challenge Recap

First of all thanks to all who came out and competed. If it weren’t for you all none of this would be possible, and a special thanks to Ryan Seckman for all the help.

I don’t know what’s up but I throw a highlander and bring on the heat wave. Much like last October we had another scorcher. Lots of sun and burns to go with it. Trouble keeping the logs and other implements from being burning hot but we dealt with it and had a great day.

We had three new women come up and give highlander a try and we had a heck of a battle. Denise, Doreen, and Gretchen Battled all day for first place. It was a great class of women both competitive and supportive. In the end Denise took home the gold taking first in three events and 2nd in the other three. Followed by Doreen in 2nd, and Gretchen in 3rd. Congrats to all three ladies, and thanks for coming out and kicking butt. ... See More

The Masters division also saw two new highlanders Big Paul and little Paul. Both came out showed there all and kicked butt. Big Paul Sim had the WOB height of the day at 15”

LW division. Ryan Seckman scared away the rest of the competitors and was the lone wolf in this class. Ryan was the lone male competitor to get a 12 Oclock Caber turn and is improving each time in the strongman events

The MW division was the closest battle all day with Mike and lance trading 1st place finishes all day long. Lance took all three Scottish games events including the longest braemar of the day and a PR tieing 13 foot weight over bar. Mike in turn won all three strongman events. While doing so Mike Broke the existing Middle weight Log record of 260 with a very impressive and artistic 265lb log dance. Mike in the end edged out lance as he weighed in 1.5lb lighter and he further sealed his victory by winning the bonus Keg over bar event with a 17 foot throw.

Me. Well instead of cutting to the middle weight I came in as the lone heavy weight. All in all I’m happy with my results. My log still needs work I missed what would have been a PR 275 lb log. I smoked the DL and farmers, turn the caber for a 1oclock, ties my weight PR and had an OK Braemar. I am still leaving a LOT on the table in the highland stuff. I have much respect for those who are good at these, but am going to keep my practice going and Ill get there.

Thanks again for all the support and the great day. Phil