Atlantic Canada StrongMan Association's guestbook

Grant

Wed, 3 Sep 2008 20:42:51 GMT

No my strap almost let go at 40sec when they said 1min i was only holding on with one finger at 1min15 the finger was slipping off as well it felt like my wrist and tendon were going to tear I decided to stop at 1min21sec because I thought the strap would let go and who knows what you might tear then. My body had alot more holding left but should of tied straps. That time seamed to hold up for everyone but 1 so I worked out ok.
I gained alot from this show and look foward to putting that back into my training all I can say I will be a pain in everyones ass in 2009. I have big goals for next year and I will NOT rest untill they are met. 2009 CSM will be very interesting.

Terry

Wed, 3 Sep 2008 19:39:21 GMT

Grant, Did you do a few shrugs at the end for effect . Glad to see you both had a strong finish

Grant

Tue, 2 Sep 2008 21:13:13 GMT

North America's Strongest Man 2008: Day 3 and Final Results by Sam Dube

Only two events remained in the contest: the car deadlift hold and the medley. Measuring 720 pounds at the handles and with wrist wraps allowed, Eastern Canada's Strongest Man Grant Connors set the standard in the former with a grueling 1-minute 21.04-second performance, which was not eclipsed until Grant Higa's superhuman 1:26.45 effort. Christian Savoie, hanging on for dear life, impressed with a time of 1:10.54, but current contest leader and defending champion Jessen Paulin succeeded in his strategy to keep The Butcher at bay by besting this by 5 seconds, earning him third in the event next to the Higa Monster and Connors.

With respect to strongman contests, I'd like to say that “the show ain't over until the chain hits the ground.” In this case, it was the 600-pound marine chain that ended the three-part medley event, the first two parts being a 950-pound tire requiring one push and three flips, and a 750-pound car engine yoke carried for 50'. The chain, by the way, needed to be dragged 100' and the whole event completed in 75 seconds or less. With the loss yesterday of the injured Jose Plante, the odd number of athletes required Higa to go it alone while the remaining pairings made for some interesting match-ups. Canadian Maritimers Dany Frame and Connors went head-to-head, with the former Toronto Argonaut Frame edging out the latter and setting the distance to beat, as no one could complete the chain drag and thus the course. With only half a point separating Western Canada's Strongest Man Matty Parkes and Texan Josh “The Natural” Thigpen, their placings would be a direct reflection of the result of this pairing.

Unfortunately for The Natural, and sadly, reminiscent of his bad fortune in the log lift, his yoke toppled over when put down, and he lost valuable time to Matty by having to upright it. Tied at 51.5 points apiece, Ryan “The Trooper” Bekke of Arizona and “Handsome Pete” Konradt of Wisconsin took off like bats out of hell, with Konradt eventually pulling ahead and ultimately becoming the man to beat in the process. The two relative newcomers demonstrated superior strength athleticism throughout the weekend, and I'm certain we will see much more of them in the future!

With a 5-point deficit in the overall standings, the pressure was on Savoie to blast through the medley and beat Paulin by as wide a margin as possible. That, and pray that Paulin make some dreadful error.

But it was not to be.

Despite tearing through the tire and the yoke and dragging the chain the farthest of all, Savoie was unable to close the gap. Paulin, with a powerful and methodical performance so characteristic of his strongman career, paced Savoie and placed second in the event, thus securing the overall victory and becoming a two-time North America's Strongest Man.

At the end of Day 3, the final points and standings are as follows:

1. Jessen Paulin 83.5 points
2. Christian Savoie 79.5
3. Pete Konradt 61.5
4. Ryan Bekke 57.5
5. Matty Parkes 56
6. Corey St-Clair 54
7. Josh Thigpen 53.5
8. Dany Frame 42.5
9. Jonathon Conner 41.5
10. Grant Connors 37.5
11. Grant Higa 36
12. Jose Plante 17*
(* = injured and withdrew after 5th event)

Grant

Tue, 2 Sep 2008 17:09:45 GMT

The northamericians were so close packed in every event it came down to inches on almost all events, There were no weak links at this show and Danny Frame had his best show to date by far. My highlight was finishing 6th in the arm over arm with those guys. My car Dl hold time was 1min 21sec I finished 2nd winning time was 1min26sec. I went first in this event and had to hold on for dear life, or untill my strap let go I was suprised in that field that it held up.

Grant

Tue, 2 Sep 2008 17:04:16 GMT

well If your counting the show that I tore my hamstring I guess u could call that 20 % And Danny And I had an agreement that we would only go at the comp at 50% THAT is what i mean and and not that I was injured, I don't fake injuries. So when It becomes something more than what it really is it bothers me to think that you can loose a comp in everyones eyes without trying to hard to win. THAT IS MY POINT.

While I'm at it there were a fiew guys that decided just not to show up at the final with out telling us. those people are banned for one year in competiting in the cup final. It is up to the promoter if he or she wishes them to compete in the qualifiers, they just won't be able to qualify. those people are
1-Jay Smith
2-Jeff Lundberg
3-Kalen Brennan

Framer

Mon, 1 Sep 2008 21:14:58 GMT

Quick note. At the North AMericans, I came in eighth, with 45ish points and Grant was tenth with 39ish points. We both turned it around and represented the east well the last two days.

Terry

Mon, 1 Sep 2008 18:37:27 GMT

Thanks to the crew who put on the Berwick competition. Every year including my first in 1991 they put on a well-rounded and well run competition.
Thanks for your hospitality and look forward to seeing you next year.
Congratulations Jay on your win.

Alex

Mon, 1 Sep 2008 02:54:29 GMT

So was it in Abrims that you were only competing at 50%???? Thats pretty impressive, last time you lost you were only 20% when Harper won in Charlottetown!! Thats a complement Danny

Grant

Sun, 31 Aug 2008 21:38:25 GMT

Thats funny everyone thinks that I lost but really what happend was I competed at 50% to save myself others may have chosen to go all out but hey I will bow down,

and take my big loss. good god guys.

Day 2

bad luck all around. bla bla bla. got to 9 stirs and fn weight fell all the way to the bottem got credet for 5.

pressed log 7 times only locked it 5 -4place

got 4 wheels same as everyone else except 1 huge tie on this no split times done.
danny moves up to 8th. I am now fn 9th.

Day 3
car hold (I will do everything in my power to win this fn event)
med 950tire for 4---800yoke -- 700chain. fun fn fun

you can prob tell I'm not to impressed but bla bla what fn ever.

Alex

Sun, 31 Aug 2008 14:42:30 GMT

Hey guys here's a link to our paper and there is a video feed from the comp on the site as well.
http://www.journalpioneer.com/index.cfm?sid=166820&sc=119

Terry

Sun, 31 Aug 2008 03:07:05 GMT

I hear you guys on the soreness from the Cup Final. Got some instant relief at the chiropractor today but my left wrist started throbbing today when I mowed my lawn??? They seem to like throwing the arm over arm ahead of another tougher grip event up there. Hope tomorrow goes good for you both and you both make it back healthy

Alex

Sun, 31 Aug 2008 01:16:57 GMT

Good luck in day 2 guys as well and Congratulations to Danny Frame on his ACSA Cup win!! It was good to compete with all you guys again this year!

keith macknight

Sat, 30 Aug 2008 22:57:44 GMT

well it sounds like you guys are still doing ok though wish you both the best in day 2

Framer

Sat, 30 Aug 2008 22:12:37 GMT

actually i had the third one up to the top but no jam, from the comp thursday and on the road for so long...

grant

Sat, 30 Aug 2008 21:24:28 GMT

After day one Arm over arm, farmers, atlas stones

Jessen and Christian are 1and 2 danny is 11th and I am 8th or 9th about 4 points from7th and 5 from 6th.

I had a great arm over are only a couple of guys finished I got like 6th in this I was not happy with farmers after the arm over arm. Matt parks and I went head to head with 325 and everyones grip was bad , well except Jessen and Christian the only 2 to finish, I got like 20 ft with 5 picks Matt got 35 or 40 so I didn't feel so bad. that should tell you how hard it was, Because I normaly can complete that course I thinke danny got 8 ft.
The stones Jessen only one to get 5. I had the 3rd high enough like 4 times but wasn't close enough when I went to place it (rookie). Danny legged the 3rd and couldn't do anything with it.

This is a tough show to finish the year and competiting Thursday night and driving here was not smart at all. Body is beat up. Day 2 will be power stairs , log 280 for reps and train wheel and truck push loading. Should be an ok day except for power stairs.

Grant

Mon, 25 Aug 2008 21:01:46 GMT

here are the final results of the 105s

1. Paul Vaillancourt (ON)
2. Paul Rykiert (BC)
3. Luke Skaarup (ON)
4. Dave Droeske (ON)
5th Lupine Wills (BC)
6th Jamie Templeman (BC)
6th: Shane Church ( BC)
8. Dennis Ruygrok (AB
9. Jay Smith (NS)
10. Vid Vain BC
11. Rheimer Reid (ON)
12. MIke Mc gonical (BC)

paul v walked throught this show. Paul was at the CSM with us as well I predicted he would have no Issues there.

keith macknight

Fri, 22 Aug 2008 23:53:49 GMT

grant can you please sign chris bulman up for the berwick comp

Danny Sutherland

Fri, 22 Aug 2008 00:47:06 GMT

Don't worry grant i washed it cause as soon as i grabbed it i was like gross not as bad as when the new guy from quebec threw his shirt into the crowd some one grabbed it and you could see sweat fly across 5 people. Also, Framer i would like to hand it to you for working a austin powers quote into an interview at a strongman competition

Danny Sutherland

Fri, 22 Aug 2008 00:43:37 GMT

Hey Grant i'll have a talk with Brian and see if he would be able to compete in the final. i imagine he will if he has the time it is short notice but i'll still ask him

Grant

Thu, 21 Aug 2008 20:27:46 GMT

updated list

Grant Connors
Danny Frame
Terry MacKay
Danny Sutherland
Keith Mcknight