So, the journey begins!

[SunsetBengal]

(07-09-2018, 01:52 PM)fredtoast Wrote: I wish you well.  I hope everything works out for the best.  But I honestly believe that if you have had two herniated discs you should find some other hobby.  You could even keep lifting weights because there are exercises that you can eliminate or protect your back.  But these strong man events involve a wide range of body movements that put a hell of a lot of strain on your back.

I genuinely appreciate your concern.  In fact, I agree, there is a good chance that I can aggravate my injuries.  However, one must also take to time to realize something.  By the time we get to the Masters 50+, we've all been injured, beaten, battered beyond repair, in some way, shape, fashion, or another.

Truthfully, I don't know a single competitor over the age of 40 that doesn't "sandbag" at least one event.  We all pick our moments to go all out, and when to protect what's left of our bodies.