Thread: How many IronMag members compete?

Probably gonna do the local SuperNatural show in June.

I complete in PL -mostly local events.

I want to compete in weightlifting but availability is an issue right now. Because of that I may just train for some raw powerlifting competitions.

I used to compete in PL comps back in the 90's. I have serious body dysmorphia issues to the point where I haven't worn a tank-top in public since about '87 so getting on stage in a poising suite isn't even an option for me.

Originally Posted by Merkaba

Probably gonna do the local SuperNatural show in June.

Nice. What federation is this show? Is the name of the show Super Natural? When do you start prepping?

Originally Posted by HeavyBomber

I complete in PL -mostly local events.

Cool. How long have you been doing PL?

Originally Posted by gtbmed

I want to compete in weightlifting but availability is an issue right now. Because of that I may just train for some raw powerlifting competitions.

What do you mean when you say "weightlifting?"

Are there many PL meets in your area?

Originally Posted by LAM

I used to compete in PL comps back in the 90's. I have serious body dysmorphia issues to the point where I haven't worn a tank-top in public since about '87 so getting on stage in a poising suite isn't even an option for me.

Oh, why is this?

I have issues...lol

just don't like people staring at my body. i'm always the last to take the shirt off at the beach, pool, etc.

does competition in Muay Thai and MMA count?

Originally Posted by LAM

I have issues...lol

just don't like people staring at my body. i'm always the last to take the shirt off at the beach, pool, etc.

Normal people always like to look at muscles.

Originally Posted by bio-chem

does competition in Muay Thai and MMA count?

Of course!!! How many fights have you done already?

Originally Posted by IslandGirl

Of course!!! How many fights have you done already?

3. I'm still a young one in the fight game.

Originally Posted by IslandGirl

Of course!!!

Well, in that case, as of a few months ago, I started competing in my club's shotgun golf tournaments...

Gotta invent new competition for myself, now!

Bodybuilding

Originally Posted by Thunder46

Bodybuilding

Son, I'm 6'2", 245 lbs, the biggest most well put together golpher I've ever seen!...

Originally Posted by IslandGirl

What do you mean when you say "weightlifting?"

Are there many PL meets in your area?

Weightlifting = oly lifting

Originally Posted by IslandGirl

Cool. How long have you been doing PL?

The last 10-15 years.

Originally Posted by bio-chem

3. I'm still a young one in the fight game.

Oh ok. We all have to start somewhere. Have you had a fight yet? Or training for one?

Originally Posted by IronAddict

Well, in that case, as of a few months ago, I started competing in my club's shotgun golf tournaments...

Gotta invent new competition for myself, now!

Originally Posted by Thunder46

Bodybuilding

What shows have you competed in?

Originally Posted by gtbmed

Weightlifting = oly lifting

Oh ok. Sorry. What a dumb question for me to ask.

Originally Posted by HeavyBomber

The last 10-15 years.

How often to you compete in meets?

Originally Posted by bio-chem

3. I'm still a young one in the fight game.

I had no idea you competed, do you have any video online?

Originally Posted by IslandGirl

How often to you compete in meets?

I used to do 3-4 annually until a couple years ago when I started hosting them myself. Lately I have not been very active doing either for reasons just due to life.

competing is the ultimate... you train, work on strong points, really hit your weak points, then finally peak and see how all your efforts stack up against the rest..

i love it..

been doing it 45 years now?? gymnast, running, ice hockey, now cycling, maybe my last year as a cyclist, and in another year deadlifting..

i know these arnt the powerlifting bodybuilding olo ylifting competitions, but you do have to lift a certain way, and lift hard to be stronger at your sport.

it takes more than good looks and a secret recipe to be at the top of your game..

competition is the best, and brings out the best in you. as my current bike racing goes, i travel alot to other states with different terrain to see how i do against the top guys there.. so far so good..

to each their own, but going to the gym 4-5-6 days a week and training and not competing is a waste to me.. train to beat someone.. thats what its all about.

i think everyone ought to compete.and compete often..

Originally Posted by HeavyBomber

I used to do 3-4 annually until a couple years ago when I started hosting them myself. Lately I have not been very active doing either for reasons just due to life.

Are you thinking of making a comeback or getting back involved in hosting?

Originally Posted by stepaukas

competing is the ultimate... you train, work on strong points, really hit your weak points, then finally peak and see how all your efforts stack up against the rest..

i love it..

been doing it 45 years now?? gymnast, running, ice hockey, now cycling, maybe my last year as a cyclist, and in another year deadlifting..

i know these arnt the powerlifting bodybuilding olo ylifting competitions, but you do have to lift a certain way, and lift hard to be stronger at your sport.

it takes more than good looks and a secret recipe to be at the top of your game..

competition is the best, and brings out the best in you. as my current bike racing goes, i travel alot to other states with different terrain to see how i do against the top guys there.. so far so good..

to each their own, but going to the gym 4-5-6 days a week and training and not competing is a waste to me.. train to beat someone.. thats what its all about.

i think everyone ought to compete.and compete often..

I do love competing too! I think it's fun and will keep doing it until it is no longer fun. I actually had retired from competing back in 1995. I made a comeback after in 2006 after 11 years and have been competing every year since then.