Virginia Scottich games

I did a great job recovering from the Montana games the week before Virginia.  Did a light recovery workout on Tuesday, ate good food and got lots of rest.  This was the rough and tough Pro crew for the games.  It was a hard fought battle all day.  I had an above average day and came out 2nd overall.  I won the Braemar stone, Caber and Sheaf.  Big Eric Frasure #4 rank Pro came out on top.  These guys are some of the best Athletes and even better people!!!  Fun with a mix of seriousness was had all day!!
I have 3 weeks to get ready for the Hew Hampshire Pro Masters game at Loon Mountain.  I hit the beach this morning for a nice walk, a few sprints up the dune and an ocean soak.  Light lift tomorrow then its full bore for the next 3 weeks.

Kill it,
Irish Celt     

Masters Championships in Montana

I had a last minute invite to a new Pro Masters Championship in Hamilton, Montana.  And of course I will be there.  Training is going great, I will be ready.  The weekend after Montana I will be competing at the Virginia Scottish games in The Plains, Va.  This is a Pro meet.  Three weeks after is New Hampshire, Pro Masters, probably the biggest game of the year.  I am defending Champion.  This always makes it more interesting.  The peak of the season is approaching and i will hit it just right.  Come on out and watch if you can.

Kill It,
Irish Celt

Grandfather Mtn. Results

There is always something special about the Grandfather Mtn. HG.  This year was the 57th year running.  The weather was perfect for a mid summer game in Carolina.  Partly cloudy high of 78 and low humidity.  Saturday I threw with the Pro class.  I had a personal record with the heavy hammer at 103' 8" for a second place behind one of our best hammer throwers Mike Pockoski.  I turned the Caber 3x but was not good enough as I turned 3, 11:45 and Wes turned it once for a 12:00.  I hit 15 standing WOB which is good for me..  I ended tie for 4th with big Kerry.
Sunday early morning again to throw with the Masters group.  Myself, Kerry and big Mike Nease threw Saturday and were a little beat up!
Kerry and I battled all day again trading 1st and 2nd's.  At the end Kerry won, but not without me pushing him.  I won the caber and sheaf.  I had 3 attempts at a new world record at 38', close but no cigar.  I still have a few games left to hit that!!  
Well im off to the gym to work out some of this soreness.

Kill it,
Irish Celt

Prep for Grandfather Mtn. HG

Started throwing yesterday for the first time since Worlds.  Giving my back time to heal.  I have however been hitting the weights on schedule.  In season is more about moving lighter weights as fast as I can.  I started hitting the beach on my off days from the gym and sprinting the hills at the accesses.  Its great short burst cardio and strength.  Then off course hit the Ocean.  I love the fact that while I am training on the beach and soaking in the ocean afterwards people are sitting in traffic somewhere heading to work and hatin' life..  I am truly blessed!  
Grandfather Mountain Highland Games are in 4 weeks and I am on schedule.  Not sure if my body will be able to handle doing the masters game the next day after throwing a full game day before with the pros?!  We will see.
Until next time, go out and enjoy LIFE and Carpe Diem...

Kill It,

Irish Celt

2x World Champion

                                    Receiving my sword for 1st place

This past Saturday I stepped on the field for the Masters Highland Games World Championships and prevailed the winner to take my 2nd title.  I had 17 guys in my class and everyone was gunning for me!  I got through the day with 9 out of 9 Gold medals.  I tied for 1st in 2 events, Caber and WOB.  I was very pleased with my performance considering I had hurt my back 10 days before.  Chiropractic, Massage, PT, and liniments got me to 90% before the game.
Thank you everyone for their support and a HUGE shout out to my sponsors, Bio Rhythm, Standard Process and Shiek Belts.
Next game is in 7 weeks, Pro meet at Grandfather mountain, NC July 13.

Kiil it,
Irish Celt   

3 days to Worlds

Hoorah.  3 days to go.  Leaving tomorrow for Greenville to contest the Masters World Championships.  All the work has been done, slight tweak in the back- but I will adapt and overcome!!  Weather is calling for 104 heat index- very hot and humid!!  At least it will be good to keep the muscles nice and warm...  Well, I will post when its over.  Thanks all for your support!


Kill it,
Irish Celt

World Championships, May 26

Well maybe your wondering about my last game, Southern MD.  I decided it would be better to heal a little more and train more intensely for the World Championships.  With a little less than 3 weeks to go, I am feeling better than I have felt in a while.  Last season really took its toll on me and I am just now healed up from it.  I competed in 15 games in 4 different countries.  Its bad enough the toll competition takes on you let alone traveling.  I really have to give a lot of credit to my supplement sponsors, Bio Rhythm and Standard Process.  Without these great supplements it would have taken longer to heal up!  Bio Rhythm http://www.biorhythm-ads.com/  supplies me with pre (new formula coming) / post (Afterglow) workout and a great quality Protein called Whole Gains.  Ask for Tim Gatti, he really knows his stuff!
Standard Process www.standardprocess.com  supplies me with my Vits/Mins and herbs..  They only sell to Physicians, so go find a Chiropractor or MD that sells these great products.  All their blends are from whole foods.. 
If any of you are in the Greenville, SC area on the 26th of May- come on by and watch us compete..  It is going to be a huge Masters World Championships http://www.scottishmasters.org/   with well over 100 Athletes from all over the world.  Click on who's coming.  I have 20 guys in my class.

Kill it,
Irish Celt