Adam Bishop
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Thanks Chris.
Yeah a lot of unanswered questions regarding next year. TV contract negotiations are ongoing but I very much doubt we will be getting a live stream anytime soon as there is just not enough money in it. The Arnold puts out a free livestream (subsidised by the expo itself) and still doesn’t bring in anywhere near the viewing figures channel 5 gets in the UK.
Possibly could end up on a streaming platform which might televise it live but we will see.
I really do think WSM gets a lot of unjustified negativity. It’s the largest prize pot in the sport, the largest filming operation, the largest athlete field which costs a lot in terms of flights and hotels etc. I mean I can’t even imagine how much they spent on water, Gatorade and soft drinks for the athletes and crew.
It’s very different putting on a two day show with 10 athletes vs 25 athletes over a week.
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WSM all done and dusted for another year. Very entertaining final day of competition today and all the guys did a great job considering how brutal the process was this year.
I fly back home tomorrow evening so spent some time tonight repacking my bags to make sure they are under the weight limit for my flights. Looking forward to getting home now
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Day one of the finals didn’t disappoint, some great performances from the guys and looking forward to watching the final two events tomorrow.
Final full day in the US tomorrow before I head home on Monday evening.
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Couple of days lined up supporting the guys in the final now. Some amazing performances over the past couple of days with some shock results.
The standard of strongman gets higher and higher each year across the board which is very cool.
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Day one of WSM really did not go to plan for me unfortunately.
Tore multiple callouses on both hands on the farmers walk which messed my hands up pretty good. With the upcoming events relying on my hands it did not makes sense sense for me to continue – I’ve competed at 10 WSM now and I have no interest in scrapping for 3rd or 4th in my group. It was better to withdraw there and then and let one of the reserve guys get their chance.
Obviously disappointed but these things happen and we move on. Plans are already in motion for the deadlift champs in 19 weeks. For now I’ll enjoy a couple of days in the sun and support the guys competing
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Final media bits done today. Medical all passed this morning and social media/photos ticked off.
Next stop tomorrow morning is day one of the group stages. 3 events today and looking forward to finally getting started.
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Tv interview and kit familiarisation ticked off today.
Got measured up for the squat event and had a play with the farmers/powerstairs implements. Didnt mess around too much with the stones as not worth the risk for the bicep, only got the set ups ready.
Another day of media and medicals tomorrow before we kick off on Thursday
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Nothing official booked in for today so said hello to all the guys arriving and caught up with those of whom I like and get on well with.
Won a second round of crazy golf this time with 3 holes in won. I think I’ve found my calling.
Rules meeting and a few other bits tomorrow including getting to grips with the comp kit.
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Speed pulls up to 270×2 and some dead hangs today. Felt super strong. Very tough to just do that low volume and leave it, body is feeling good and I want to lift. All part of the plan though.
Moved over to the athlete hotel today as the other guys start arriving. Noting planned for tomorrow WSM wise to a change to catch up with the guys and get some food prepped.
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Rest day. Nice day going for a walk along the beach front, playing some crazy golf (I won) and eating plenty of food. Body feels great.
Some speed pulls to be done tomorrow and we move out the Airbnb and into the athlete hotel.
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Down to The Pump House gym today for a very short session. Goal was to go through a couple of movement patterns – the squat and the overhead press. Pressing out the rack up to 147×2 then squatted 230×5 – both felt as easy as the should feel right now.
Solid gym, I’ll be back there Sunday for a few speed pulls.
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First day here in Myrtle Beach. Got to Walmart to grab some supplies and had a walk along the coast to check out the comp site and the athlete hotel we’ll be checking into on Sunday.
27 degrees out there today but nice coastal breeze so not a complete sweaty mess.
Will head over to a gym tomorrow to get some light work done and get my body moving.
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Very long day.
Got some farmers walk done this morning just working on turns with the 120kg suitcase farmers.
Then left home in the afternoon to get to the airport to fly to Myrtle beach via Atlanta. Travel went pretty smoothly TBH and we’re finally settled in our Airbnb at 1am local time (6am uk time)
Chilled day tomorrow to get over the travel.
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Short press session today at around 80% comp weight all felt easy as expected.
Sports massage in the afternoon working on biceps, pecs and lats which were a little beat up.Will head over to the farm for some farmers walk with some turns. Was going to do that today but didn’t want to head over after massage.
Off to the US tomorrow
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Rest day
Body feels pretty good, probably the best it has after a competition tbh. Saw my physio this morning to check the bicep and other bits. All look good.
Rest today and tomorrow I’m back with a couple of bits in the gym and at the farm. Final training day in the UK before WSM.