TRAINING LOG: Duncan McCallum

So much to do...so little time.

Moved a bunch of furniture last night/this morning, so no time to lift. GVT Squats tonight.

So, a few questions for the folks who read this trash and are better stone folks than I (basically everyone):

1. Where do you seat a braemar stone for your throw? I realize this sounds like a silly question, but I've been doing a bit of research and am wondering if having it loaded that high on my neck (around my right ear) is a bad thing/costing me distance.

2. Pros/Cons to training with shots? Selling off equipment and came across a few of these...wondering if they are really even worth keeping.

Thanks for the insight folks!

I am no means an expert in throwing but took lessons from a great one(17/20) I remember him telling me for braemer it was more forward and under the chin instead of high on neck and further back

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That's what I've been seeing in photos...just never done it. Have to get it right before Bill and Bombsatron crush my soul at Maine and Loon.

How's your boy?

Is your brain in constant pain from over thinking everything?

I put it in the same spot as the open stone because that's the most comfortable. I doubt that's right or technical, but I used to throw a decent braemar, and placement seems pretty trivial and individualized anyway.

You have a stone right? Just use that imo.

Also, called it. Praise be.

Not to hijack your thread but still fighting day by day just got out after 3 week stay in hosp

Smiff...yes. Very.

SoldierofGod

DWood...
"Not to hijack your thread but still fighting day by day just got out after 3 week stay in hosp"

THIS^ is what is important. THIS^ is what matters. Truly. Your Son. Tom and Amanda's Son. Tony's Son. And the folks I've missed. I ask for updates because I want to know; because I believe people in our community need to know...we are strong because we are together.

Your fight, and your Family's fight, encourages me. It gives me hope.

Hijack anytime my Friend.

Duncan McCallum wrote:

So much to do...so little time.

Moved a bunch of furniture last night/this morning, so no time to lift. GVT Squats tonight.

So, a few questions for the folks who read this trash and are better stone folks than I (basically everyone):

1. Where do you seat a braemar stone for your throw? I realize this sounds like a silly question, but I've been doing a bit of research and am wondering if having it loaded that high on my neck (around my right ear) is a bad thing/costing me distance.

2. Pros/Cons to training with shots? Selling off equipment and came across a few of these...wondering if they are really even worth keeping.

Thanks for the insight folks!

Do whatever you did last year when you threw 41-43' all year.

^ IKR? I have no idea where that went...I'm in MUCH better shape now (minus the back stuff) than last year.

Mile
10*10 squats
5*10 GHR

Chimichanga.

Ive got some ideas Duncapotamus. We'll talk next Friday.

Early AM throws and jog.

Mile and half...various ladder sprints.

OStone goofabouts. Rotational stuff still feels a little weird. Lots of fouls. Good distances...too bad. Vids on YT.

GVT
Ohp 10*10...kinda turned into PP at set 7
Lat pulls
100 kb swangs no rest

Duncan McCallum wrote:

100 kb swangs no rest

These are so bad.. And yet so good

Duncan McCallum wrote:

GVT
100 kb swangs no rest

I first read this as 100 kg swings and was wanting to see a picture of the 100kg kettlebell!

Kevin Becker wrote:

Duncan McCallum wrote:

GVT
100 kb swangs no rest

I first read this as 100 kg swings and was wanting to see a picture of the 100kg kettlebell!

Who do you think I am, Kevin Becker?

Open stone, hwfd (brilliant), lh.

New toys this week.

Lights out.

How are the hammers coming?

Hammers are meh. I picked up some solid tips from Stuart Anderson... A few throws really focusing on the gross movements.

GVT Bench
Mid rows
1.5 miles

GVT Squats...little tweak at the bottom of 8/6 so that was a ballgame.

GHR
Abs
Furniture refinishing...so high right now I could duck hunt with a bat.

Networking.

Duncan McCallum wrote:

Hammers are meh. I picked up some solid tips from Stuart Anderson...

What were said tips? I would like to get my hammers to "meh"..

I'll tell you after Mac.

(Taps fingers evilly...)

Here are the secrets...

Keep arms long and loose.

Move the ball fast.

Don't suck.

Brian Randell wrote:

Don't suck.

I wish somebody had told me that before. Jeez.. my problem is obvious now.

Brian Randell wrote:

Here are the secrets...

Keep arms long and loose.

Move the ball fast.

Don't suck.

yea i struggle with all of that..

^Lol...have you met me Hero-th?

Hammers are my glowing green space rock.

Brian Randell wrote:

Here are the secrets...

Keep arms long and loose.

Exaggerate the twist on the first wind.

Wide right. Start practicing this on the release wind. When you have that, move to previous winds.

PUSH the ball.

Embrace feeling just this side of out of control.

Finish the push on release.

TomLawrence wrote:

Brian Randell wrote:

Don't suck.

I wish somebody had told me that before. Jeez.. my problem is obvious now.

I am here to help in whatever way I can LOL

Sean wrote:

Brian Randell wrote:

Here are the secrets...

Keep arms long and loose.

Exaggerate the twist on the first wind.

Wide right. Start practicing this on the release wind. When you have that, move to previous winds.

PUSH the ball.

Embrace feeling just this side of out of control.

Finish the push on release.

I endorse this message.

Great day throwing with MurdaMurda, Bombsatron, and Tosteeto.

Solid day w/stones...37/49.
Weights 40+/79.
WOB maybe 13', maybe 16'. We kinda goofed this up. I feel pretty confident it was over 15', but who knows.
Light hammer.

Was good to get out and get some stuff done.

2 miles this morning, then GVT back and bi's.

I also bet three million dollars on The Notorious. Second round KO/TKO.

The Red King by decision.

Well...once again... Smiff > McMoney

Really thought that head kick was IT.

GVT Bench
106 kb 15 swangs between sets.

Hike/Squats tonight

1 mile jog this morning
GVT Deads
42" box jumps between sets

Ropes tonight