BPC Team event in Birmingham

[Mike Adams]

Well done to the lifters. I went for a bit of general support .. it was a great day.
They didn't put the scores up on the boards so was a bit hard to keep tabs on who did what .. but the highlights from memory were ..

Lee (little_lee on this forum) did some great lifting and improved his PB total by around 80kg if not more (I'm sure he'll correct me if I'm off the mark .. could be nearer to 100kg). Think he added around 60kg to his squat. He did a 220kg bench (using his old shirt so who knows what he'll be doing with his new one) and an improvement on his deadlift .. so he had really good day (there's was definitely talk of a few beers!!!). Well done Lee mate!!

PJ Maguire did a 270kg bench which was awesome .. initial drive off the chest was so fast. Looks like there's more to come from him.

Mark Cullimore went for 400 or 410kg squat which looked pretty close to deep enough but unfortunately got redlighted for depth.. was a good effort tho. He did get a record. He'd torn some muscle but had to register something in all lifts to make the record legit. He got a bit of friendly stick going out and doing a 25kg bench press and 50kg something deadlift :razz:

A few records went in quite a few weight categories. Not sure who won the overall team event as had to leave as soon as lifting was done.

Sorry for such a poor and vague report but it's all from memory :confused:
Well done to everyone who lifted tho.

Where were Chris and Justin? .. i thought you were planning to come up.

[Justin Hurley]

Well done to everyone!!!

Chris had to work and I couldn't be bothered travelling for 2-3 hours on my own.

[Mike Adams]

Well done to everyone!!!

Chris had to work and I couldn't be bothered travelling for 2-3 hours on my own.

Ahh fair enough. I wouldn't have gone on me own as absolutely shite at directions and getting to places .. luckily one of the lads from the gym wanted to come. Still went the wrong way coming back which added another 30 miles to the journey.

[DEL]

Well Done to Mark and little Lee. Mark has been very unlucky with injuries over the last year. He Broke the 110kg squat record held by Nathan Scott.

I am very happy for little Lee. He trained so hard for this comp, Watch out for little Lee next year, You will be seeing some big lifts from him. He has been pushing me very hard in training over the last 6 weeks. He has help me alot with me much improved bench press since the worlds.

[Mike Adams]

I spoke to Lee afterwards to congratulate him. He was well chuffed with his days lifting .. and so he should be. He went for it and never gave up and the results speak for themselves. I'm really pleased for him.

What was Marks squat Del? I thought he went for a 410kg

[DEL]

Mark done 395kg, He failed 405 2 to 1.

What did PJ squat and deadlift. Which class was he in?

[Mike Adams]

Mark done 395kg, He failed 405 2 to 1.

What did PJ squat and deadlift. Which class was he in?

Sorry I don't know exactly what PJ squatting and deadlifted. They didn't write the scores up and I found it hard to hear what they were announcing over the microphone. I think his deadlifts were around 320kg ish (from looking at the plates on the bar) and his squats were mid 300 at a rough guess. I know his bench was definitely 270kg.

[extreme]

faye millam 80-45-105 total 230
leslie watson 97.5-65-105 total 267.5
leslie thomas 215-100-175 total 490
mancy puta 75-30-100 total205
annette cross bench only 60
jason mannering 250-127.5-230 total 587.5
barrie brown 145-82.5-132.5 total 360
helan stack 135-70-142.5 total 347.5
dave mannering 270-195-260 total 725
budgie mullan 165-107.5-185 total 457.5
emily gorlin 132.5-25-135 total292.5
mark spurling 310-160-280 total 750
owain rowland 265-120-230 total 615
adam brooks 270-167.5-260 total 697.5
paul latter 300-172.5-270 total 742.5
adam kitchener 235-110-215 total 560
steve plunket 287.5-182.5-225 total 695
mark cullimore 395-25-35 total 455
antony cross 320-180-300 total 800
robert graham 290-140-250 total 680
chris lowe 240-180-240 total 660
alex turner 275-160-265 total 700
p.j maguire 370-270-315 total 955
lee alberts 280-220-240 total 740
ben williams 300-205-265 total 770

winning team little-uns[dave,jason mannering, les thomas] 2514.38 points
2nd 7-side [p.j,anthony cross,adam brooks] 2346.447 points
3rd howard-warden 2073.565 points
4th gallery
5th genesis
6th david lloyd
7th olympian [most improved lifter award lee alberts]

[extreme]

yesterdays british team event in birmingham had some great lifting, their was a good atmosphere and a lot of freindly banter between the lifters.
A number of british and european records were broken, the competition was well run and on time, information about flights were posted and the order of lifters announced all the time.
It was a pleasure to watch a competition that seemed to be all about the lifters and that reflected on the lifters performances, the spotters were on the ball and the referees fair.
Thank you TO marie marshall for the results

[little lee]

cheers mike and del that means a lot to me:-D i had the sort of day that puts a big smile on your face and makes you realise how much i love the sport!
mike your going to have to let me no what you think of the shirt mate. i think you could be looking at a big boost.ill keep you up to date on my shirt work and share tips see if we can really abuse it.;)
i only had one total from april (i went all out to get it)and just put 115kgs on it
del its on now! i have got to try and keep up with your bench mate see you friday
thanks for the results extrame the contest was very friendly and the atmos incredible. lee marshal puts on a great show and looks after all the lifters.

[Mike Adams]

No probs Lee .. it was good watching you hit form. It was a great day and event in all as there were some quality lifters .. wish I'd lifted now ;0)
Lee Marshall always organises good comps. There were lots of lifters but still finished by 4.45.

Yes, will keep you updated on the shirt .. when i get it. Maybe organise a session with you and Del (you're Windsor way??) as not far from you (Winchester).
Think it would be good next year in general to organise training sessions for us all next year on this forum. Has been mentioned before on other thread here.

[Justin Hurley]

It would be great idea to get everyone together.

Logistically it would be a task, as we all live so far away from each other.

I think it would be good to get it together before the GPC Worlds and British.

I think Genesis would be a good place to have it.

[Mike Adams]

I agree with Justin .. could be logistically difficult. Maybe we could have different session in different places just so no individual is always having travel hundreds of miles. Maybe Windsor and Wales as venues to start with .. one of these should be within easy range for most of us.
I don't mind having to travel a bit if it's all for the good of improvement. Would be awesome to train with some of u guys.

[Mike Adams]

Maybe Windsor and Wales

Is Genesis in Windsor?? If not then where ever it is then. Point is, it seems that most of the lifters on this forum are either far West (Wales), mid or east South. So any venues along this belt. Sorry if there's lifters who're further North, in which case we could revise a session further up the country.

[Mike Adams]

I'm bloody waffling now. I'm going to shut up now. Just bored with work at the mo so anything doing everything to avoid it :D

[HelenS]

Is Genesis in Windsor?? If not then where ever it is then.

Genesis is in London near Hanger Lane and Wembley

333, Athlon Road
Alperton
Wembley
HA0 1EF

The Gallery is in Windsor, near the racecourse.

54 Vale Road
Windsor
Berkshire
SL4 5LA

[Mike Adams]

Cheers HelenS for the info. I've got the worst sense of direction known to man!!

[DEL]

Mike. you are more then welcome to join me and lee for some training sessions. I would be good if everyone from this forum could get together for some training sessions in the new year. Are you lifting at the south east champs in march?

The Gallery is very easy to get too. It's only just of the M4.

[Mike Adams]

Mike. you are more then welcome to join me and lee for some training sessions. I would be good if everyone from this forum could get together for some training sessions in the new year. Are you lifting at the south east champs in march?

The Gallery is very easy to get too. It's only just of the M4.

Cheers for the offer Del. I shall definitely be taking you up on it in the New Year. Will be good to get together for a few sessions. Yes, i'll be doing the south east champs. There seems to be a bit of confusion as to whether existing Brit champs need to qualify. I was planning on doing it anyway just to get some competition experience as won't have competed since Germany.

Looking for some major improvements next year. Deadlift is feeling v easy at the mo. Am tripling 260kg beltless and adding 10kg each week while it feels strong.

How's your training going mate?

[DEL]

Training is going well. My bench is improving alot, I have hit PBs on my board press (2,3,4 and 5 Boards) Can't wait to my new shirt! I am 3 rep at 300kg easy with out suit or belt. I have done a triple at 280 raw with no belt too.

I am just waiting tell the new year to start giving training a push for the south east champs where i will be taking my british record total back and going for Marks squat record too!

[Mike Adams]

You're looking strong Del especially considering you're not going to push it hard til build up next year. Judging by the way that 410kg squat (??) video of yours posted a while back came up, you're more than capable!!

[Phil R]

was the comp at tysley ????? plenty going on there looks like a good day out

[little lee]

great idea to meet up for some sessions would also be good to see a few different gyms! count me in