Training for Highland Games

[George Heckert]

I am just getting started with Olympic Weightlifting with intentions of eventually competing. I also have an interest in competing in Highland Games. I have never thrown before, so I wouldn't know where to start training for this. Any advice on where to get started, websites or other resources; or advice on how to train for highland games would be greatly appreciated.

[Allen Yeh]

Powerandbulk.com has a section related to throwing.

[Dave Van Skike]

I am just getting started with Olympic Weightlifting with intentions of eventually competing. I also have an interest in competing in Highland Games. I have never thrown before, so I wouldn't know where to start training for this. Any advice on where to get started, websites or other resources; or advice on how to train for highland games would be greatly appreciated.

Where are you at George? I found a bunch of folks at Yahoo groups.

http://groups.yahoo.com/group/NWScottishAthletes/cal

Also, you should be able to find someone through your local highland games org if the P and B folks don't pan out.

[Mike ODonnell]

http://danjohn.org/

[George Heckert]

Thanks for the feedback guys. Dave, I am in Delaware. I know there's a games in Elkton, Maryland occaisionally. I'll definitely check out the Yahoo groups.

And how could I forget Dan Johns site?! Thanks Mike! Love your blog BTW.