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strengthandconditioningnicole · 7 years ago

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TEAM POWERLIFTING COMPETITION

A little bit delayed but heres a little reflection of our clubs first powerlifting competition. The competition was hosted by North west powerlifting (a division of British powerlifting). The novice competition was hosted the day before but sold out within 15 minutes of accepting entries. We had two members (one male and one female), that were hoping to get a place on the novice comp. The reason for telling you this is just to highlight how proud I am of our club. As soon as the announcement was made the group pulled together and offered to form teams for the following day. This is something that both myself and the other founder of our club couldn’t have hoped for more.

We ended up with a male team and female team.

Each participant only has one lift (bench, squat or deadlift) and the team form the 3.

Results in powerlifting are formed from working out each team members wilks score for their lift.

The wilks score is based on an equation based on age, bodyweight and the weight lifted.

The team competition was a mix of experienced and novice lifters. It is a fantastic experience to gain confidence and exposure in powerlifting.

British powerlifting (including the North West division) adhere to the The International powerlifting federation (IPF) rules. The IPF is the main governing body for competitive powerlifting and coaching federation standards.

With regards to the all power lifts the IPF have a comprehensive set of rules for the athletes to adhere too with regards to the the lifters apparel, attempts and the movement itself. If the movement is considered inadequate, it is classed as a non lift. Here are just a few mainly noted as there were odd non lifts on the day from most teams:

On the Squat you must start erect and finish the same (with the knee’s locked out and standing upright).

On the deadlift you must lock the knees at the top of the lift and lower the bar down (not drop).

You must not Hitch / roll the bar up the legs.

On the Bench press you must have your feet on the floor, bum, shoulders and head on the bench.

Also you must lower the bar to the chest and then straighten the arms before finishing the movement.

Wait for the cues - when to lift, lower and rack (no sooner)

Now these rules may sound obvious and simple however when the pressure is on or when fatigue kicks in from the adrenaline.

I would also like to comment on how amazing and fantastic the atmosphere was. All the coaches and other lifting teams along with the volunteers were all supportive and wanting each other to do their best... after all who wants an easy competition? to be the best you have to beat the best.

All in all our team did amazingly well. They didn’t come last or come first but they got plenty of personal best lifts (PB’s).

Everyone at the competition (including our supportive members that came to watch and support), loved the competition. It was such a positive atmosphere and truly brought the best out in everyone.

From my perspective:

On the day we set off from our club early and went down in car shares. When we arrived there was a warm up area and we waited with the team for there weigh in. Once the weigh in is done most people have their breakfast and fuel for the lift.

Our lifters were all prepared and brought food with them (do not rely on food being nearby). Make sure you also bring plenty of water.

I spent most of my time during the competition in the area behind the platform. For our lifters (it was their first time lifting -All bar one). So with this I was surprised that more coaches weren’t back there but for me I wanted to support my lifters and this was greatly appreciated by them. When nerves started to kick in I was able to talk them through, push them to up their weights when they doubted themselves, and give them the odd cue. Feedback from the day: our members really appreciated me being back there to help them focus and encourage. Some responded better to just the odd word, others needed a bit more encouraging, so for me as a coach I felt this was the right thing to do. At national level only the qualified coaches are allowed back there or in the warm area but in smaller grass routes or team comps most will allow other supporters to be there too. I do feel with some of our more experienced lifters and competitors this wouldn’t be necessary. Many athletes once they have had a few exposures to either competition or high pressure situations will find a method in their warm up and intrinsic coping mechanisms. Eventually identifying the pressure, nerves and adrenaline as a positive state of excitement rather than potentially overpowering nervousness.

A few more points for anyone looking to compete:

Before lifting you will need to measure your bench and squat rack height.

Don’t over do it in your warm up. This is just as risky as not warming up enough. You will fatigue fast and may find even a modest opener will feel challenging especially under pressure.

Practice your warm up multiple times prior to the competition day and find what works for you. If you have mobility issues/ injuries you may need a little longer on certain area.

Practice having your lifts spotted how they would be in competition your coaches or other competent lifters. You could even mimic the competition scenario with having 2 observers/coaches side on and in front of the the lift to pass / fail the lift (based on IPF rules).

In some competitions you will have a choice with bench press if you want someone to spot for you or you prefer side or centre spotters.

Don’t forget IPF approved apparel will be needed for most competitions (belts, knee sleeves etc)

No compression tops or assistance clothing.

There is equipped and RAW each have different options for gear that can be used.

High socks needed for the deadlift

No bare feet (pic the best shoes for you, flat or weightlifting shoes - take note of any wedge as their are restrictions on the height of these).

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andrewdrobins · 7 years ago

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The Bledsoe Show w/ Kevin Gillotti: Carrying the Fire #64

Falling in love with obstacle course racing, Specificity training, Why CrossFit is not so functional, Sterilized training, The power of belief, and more.

[0:00] Falling in love with obstacle course racing [9:30] Specificity training [15:30] Why CrossFit is not so functional [35:30] Sterilized training

[41:15] The power of belief [48:00] Do you carry the fire? 🔥 [59:00] Living his true self

Guest: Kevin Gillotti

Kevin Gillotti is an insanely fit 48 year old with an unmatched mindset. An elite racer for almost 30 years in both duathlons (running and biking) and obstacle course racing (OCR).

Kevin was introduced to duathlons in college and almost won his first race. He then went on to become a 8 time confirmed All-American with USAT (duathlon), has been on numerous USAT Duathlon World Championship teams, and has won most of the North County-based duathlon races for the past 20 years.

Kevin now focuses on OCRs in the Spartan Race series and is already ranked 12th overall in the Elite NBC Series, second overall in the USA Elite Division and the West Region Division for his age, and fourth overall in the world Elite division for his age.

In this episode, we learn about Kevin’s unshakable self-belief, which helped him overcome a rough accident, why he doesn’t believe in lifting heavy and how he approaches his training, why being brutally honest has hurt his past relationships, and much more.

Enjoy!

-Mike

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Resources: Kevin Gillotti

0:00

Falling in love with obstacle course racing

Kevin Gillotti discovered his passion for racing at his first duathlon race almost 30 years ago. A friend invited him to a race and he ended up almost winning it without much intention or training. On that day, Gillotti decided he’s going to be racing for the rest of his life and moved against all odds from Iowa to San Diego, CA.

Besides becoming an elite duathlon racer, Kevin doesn’t like to be a one trick pony and does many things, including archery, competitive shooting, graphic design, and more. He even came up with a hashtag to show his intentions: #BeSkilledAtManyThings.

Today, Kevin is very involved with Spartan Race, which he was introduced to by a friend in 2011. His friend called it a mud run then, and even though it was nothing like a mud run, Kevin fell in love again.

“It was nothing like a mud run… It was the Joe De Sena Effect. It really was like chaos. It wasn’t well organized, but you could see the picture he was going for. So it was easy for me to jump on board and see that kind of future he was looking at, but just knowing it was a rough raw stage at that point, but at least I could see what his plan was.” — Kevin Gillotti

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Specificity training

When Kevin was studying for his Master’s degree in Sports Psychology at San Diego State University, he learned about a concept called Specificity. For him, it essentially meant ‘train how you are going to race.’

Once Kevin learned about specificity, he realized he has been doing it his entire career. He has always trained solely for races. When he trains, he’s always moving like he would in a race. He doesn’t do squats, pressing, or anything statically, he does everything to help OCR.

Kevin’s training usually incorporates light to medium weight weightlifting exercises sandwiched between runs and sprints. Even though he likes CrossFit and trains at a crossfit gym, he doesn’t believe in heavy weights, else in strength to weight ratio. He strives to be as light as he can and as strong as can be.

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Why CrossFit is not so functional

When Greg Glassman originally created CrossFit he did it with intention to focus on 10 general physical skills: Strength. Stamina. Endurance. Flexibility. Power. Speed. Coordination. Agility. Balance. Accuracy. These ten words describe the predominant characteristics of almost any activity you are likely to encounter, and therefore your capability in each describes your fitness.

Today, the expression of Crossfit today over emphasizes a few principles out of 10 neglecting specifically balance, coordination and accuracy work in favor of lifting heavy weights all the time.

Kevin doesn’t believe in the value of lifting 400��500 lb. It doesn’t really happen in real life. He trains for realistic life scenarios, like lifting 50 lb. overhead on a ladder, as he might want to place something heavy on a high shelf in the future.

Pro tip: Avoid injuries by training a variety of stuff and avoiding heavy repetition of the same movement .

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Sterilized training

The typical gym environment today is very sterilized. People train on flat floors, using straight bars, and everything is even. Real life scenarios though don’t offer though, which is why you need to diversify your training by adding unevenness and misbalance for example.

If you’re competing at Olympic Weightlifting, Powerlifting, or CrossFit, then those squats, presses, etc. are the movements you want to train. But otherwise, you want to diversify your training as much as possible. In the future we will have more asymmetrical training.

Your core strength is your resilience.

When you see people lifting heavy ass deadlifts on Instagram with rounded backs, it doesn’t necessarily mean they have bad, misinformed form. On the contrary, their core strength is so dialed in that they can do a rounded back deadlift and all kinds of things that look funny.

“I don’t believe there is bad movement. My only concern is… People have been sitting for a long time and their breathing gets fucked up, and so their diaphragm doesn’t expand very well, and not only that, but they use their breath to stabilize their spine during movement. So they’re holding their breath and they’re moving and that’s problematic because they don’t know how to stabilize their spine without creating abdominal pressure… It doesn’t matter how weight they’re doing. I can watch someone walking and I go: ‘Hmm their diaphragm in the right side is a little tight’… No movement is wrong if you can stabilize your spine.” — Mike Bledsoe

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41:15

The power of belief

In 2001, Kevin was hit by a truck that was going 70 MPH while riding a bicycle. The truck threw him 60 feet, he broke his back in two places, his left arm and his left leg. He had two blood transfusions to help him survive and spent three weeks in the hospital, two of which in the ICU (24 hour care).

After his accident, doctors told him Kevin he’d never be racing again. However, Kevin never approached life thinking he’s in the median group, he always believed he’s an outlier. He even told his doctors they didn’t know who they were dealing with.

He Spent a year in rehab and had his back fused, but he still does all kinds of physical things. He fights discomfort everyday, but he feels blessed to be alive. His mindset allowed him to the fittest he’s ever been post accident.

Belief is a huge part of recovery.

Today, it’s common practice for doctors to tell patients they won’t be able to fully recover from many incidents because they want to cover their ass. Unfortunately, it’s a huge disservice to people, as it sucks out hope, which literally handicaps people. Belief is something we need to fully maximize our recovery capabilities and general life capabilities.

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48:00

Do you carry the fire?

As a kid, Kevin was very influenced by the movie “The Road”. One sentence in particular spoke to him and was imprinted in his mind:

“Do you carry the fire? The fire to survive. The fire to be a good person. The fire to keep moving forward no matter what happens to you.” — The Road

Kevin was raised in a typical, old school American-Italian family. He was put through hard work, planning, suffering, etc. Even though he didn’t appreciate it when he was young, that path made him resilient and today he’s grateful for the parenting he received.

His father made him work at his construction business and as the boss’s son he got no breaks. He did the lowest jobs, shoveling out dirt and cleaned poop out of the sewer. His family didn’t give him a leg in this world, else work ethic. In high school, he was waking at 4am and worked 10 hour workdays in construction while his friends were partying.

“Most people don’t know what they’re made of they don’t believe in themselves… You need to fail, you have to fail, and failing is a good thing. But unfortunately, now people don’t want to fail and people don’t want to let other people fail. Everybody is supposed to win, everybody is supposed to get a medal.” — Kevin Gillotti

59:00

Living his true self

Everything that Kevin does in life, he does with the same intensity as racing. He gives his 100% every time and doesn’t half-ass anything. The only thing he keeps failing in at life is relationships.

Kevin is a no bullshit kind of man, but in relationships, it doesn’t always work. He says things in very uncoated ways that don’t resonate with people very well. He’s very honest and upfront about who he is, and sometimes people can accept it in the beginning, but stuff usually goes south after a while.

When things go south, Kevin always looks for ways to improve. He has married before and been in a 10 year relationship. He isn’t bitter or angry about his ex and will never say anything bad about her, he only focuses on the what can he improve and is grateful for how it made him a 10x better person.

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nissfit · 6 years ago

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Powerlifter Leanne clinches medal | Times and Star

A powerlifter who clinched a silver medal at a regional competition hopes to be a role model for girls getting into the sport.

Leanne Singleton finished second at Fighting Fit’s Christmas Spectacular in Manchester under the North West Powerlifting banner, racking up a 287.5kg total which is the accumulation of her one rep max on bench press, deadlift and squat.

Leanne, 38, struck on…

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communityadvertiser · 7 years ago

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Siona's our Commonwealth hopeful

Helensburgh power lifter Siona Garden is “absolutely delighted” to have been selected to join Team Scotland at the forthcoming Commonwealth Powerlifting Championships.

It takes place at Potchefstroom in the North West of South Africa from 10 - 17 September.

Siona currently holds the Scottish Masters one records in Backsquat, Bench and Deadlift as well as holding several titles in the sport of Powerlifting.

She tells us: “ I started weight lifting to get fitter and stronger as the demands of my profession are very physical (I own a cafe and roast hogs for a living!) And discovered not only that I loved it but that I was actually quite good at it.

“We started comparing the numbers I was lifting with results from competitions and realised that my numbers were competitive, so I started training with a purpose and the intention to compete and I haven't looked back since.

“I was hoping that I would be selected, but when the news finally came through I was floored by the enormity of it.

“I kind of sat there stunned, I just quietly turned to my husband Trevor and said "I have just been selected to join team Scotland in South Africa" it took a good few minutes to sink in.”

Siona, a mum of three little girls has been raising money for the trip. Costs involved are for things like flights, accommodation, training costs, equipment, physio, airport transfers, entrance fees, drug testing fees to name just a few.

She said: “The trip is self-funded, and taking into consideration numerous factors like flights, transfers, equipment, additional childcare costs, training costs, accommodation to name but a few I reckon the overall end cost is going to be around three thousand pounds.”

If you want to help see https://www.gofundme.com/sionagarden

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rodrigohyde · 7 years ago

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The top 20 men to watch at the 2017 CrossFit Games

After excelling in the five-week CrossFit Open in the spring and placing in the top five in the regional competitions in May and June, 40 men and 40 women are ready to compete in Madison, WI, for the title of Fittest on Earth.

Apart from Dave Castro’s cryptic hints, this year’s events are unknown. What’s certain is the athletes will run, swim, squat, snatch, row, and climb well past the point of exhaustion.

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In preparation for the CrossFit Games (August 3-6), we’ve prepared a guide of the 20 strongest male competitors, starting with last year’s champion, going in order of how each finished at Regionals. Check it out.

The top 20 men to watch at the 2017 CrossFit Games

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1. Mat Fraser

Mat Fraser is the reigning Fittest Man on Earth—and not by a small margin. At last year’s Games, he’d already won the competition before the final event even started. A few months ago, he took first in his region. Even though it was by a smaller margin that in 2016, he’s still the heavy favorite walking into Madison.

2. Patrick Vellner

A former national-level gymnast, and lacrosse and rugby player, Patrick Vellner took third in the Games last year. It was his first appearance, earning him Rookie of the Year. The Canadian is in the same region as Fraser (though their dynamic is less cutthroat than you'd imagine), so he knows full well what to expect.

3. James Newbury

It took James Newbury five years of competing before he qualified for his first Games, in 2016. He has an impressive athletic pedigree: He's Australia’s Fittest Man (2017), competed on Australian Ninja Warrior, and was a semi-pro rugby player. Oh, and he can deadlift 533lbs.

4. Tim Paulson

Based out of Ithaca, NY, Tim Paulson is in the North East region with Fraser and Vellner, so he’s used to competing against the best. This is his rookie appearance at the Games, but with one of the strongest performances at Regionals, he’s poised to do well. He can also do 50 triple-unders in 43 seconds.

5. Björgvin Karl Guðmundsson

Another former gymnast, Björgvin Karl Guðmundsson is perhaps best known for winning Murph, one of CrossFit’s longest, most grueling workouts, at the 2015 Games. That year, he took third overall, so it’s not outlandish to think he’ll make the podium this year.

6. Noah Ohlsen

Noah Ohlsen is, perhaps, CrossFit’s most star-crossed competitor. Though he’s consistently won the Open and his Regional, he’s never finished higher than 8th at the Games. With a new training regimen in place, he could realign his destiny.

7. Sam Kwant

Though he doesn't have a beard and shoulder tats, Sam Kwant is an intense dude. At the age of 21, he’s already competed at Regionals four times, and can clean and jerk 345lbs.

8. Streat Hoerner

Like Fraser, Streat Hoerner has a degree in engineering (industrial). And like Paulson, this will be Hoerner's first year at the Games. He's confident enough that he’s willing to reveal his mistakes, so don’t be surprised if he ends up on the podium.

9. Brent Fikowski

Last year at the Games, Brent Fikowski struggled with consistency. Of the 15 events, he finished in the top 3 in seven of them (including four first-place finishes) and in the bottom 10 for three of them, mostly powerlifting events. If he’s upped his PRs this year, he’s easily a top contender.

10. Logan Collins

If Logan Collins can perform at the Games like he did at Regionals, he stands to fare far better than his 31st place in 2016. At 5’7”, 172lbs, Collins is thick yet graceful. Last year, his best event was the handstand walk.

11. Rob Forte

This is not Rob Forte’s first rodeo. In fact, it’s his seventh appearance at the Games. He finished 12th in 2014 and 35th in 2012, and he’s consistently placed in the top two in his regional (Australia/the Pacific), so it’s tough to predict where he’ll end up.

12. Zak Carchedi

Last year at the Games, Zak Carchedi mastered the surprise event that bamboozled the other competitors: the pegboard. His first-place time was almost 20 seconds faster than Fraser’s second-place time—though Carchedi finished the Games in 23rd overall.

13. Josh Bridges

Josh Bridges is one of the strongest personalities in the sport, known for his victory scream at the end of brutal workouts. A former Navy SEAL, Bridges has been doing CrossFit since 2005. This is his fourth time at the Games.

14. Ricky Garard

Another former pro Australian rugby player, Ricky Garard has the power (510-lb deadlift) and speed (51-second 400m) that you’d expect from such a powerhouse athlete. He’s currently the world record holder in tandem pushups—and this is his rookie year at the Games.

15. Alex Anderson

Alex Anderson took 11th at the Games last year, winning the squat clean pyramid and taking sixth in the deadlift ladder (he finished at 555lbs). His weakest event was the handstand walk, so if he’s improved his upside-down game, he could easily crack the top 10.

16. R. Paul Castillo

R. Paul Castillo—not a household name at the Central East Regionals—surprised everyone, especially himself, by winning the competition a few months ago. To pull off another surprising win, the 27-year-old newcomer will have to pull off an even more impressive performance at the Games.

17. Cole Sager

Four months after Cole Sager started CrossFit, in 2013, he took 13th at the North West Regional. Since then, he’s only gotten faster and stronger, which he proved during “The Separator” event—a torturous chain of handstand pushups, squats, and burpees—at last year's Games.

18. Jason Smith

In 2012, Jason Smith decided to open a box with his brother, also an elite CrossFitter, in their hometown of Johannesburg, South Africa. Smith has been training there ever since, just missing a ticket to the Games last year with an eighth-place finish at Regionals.

19. Shane McBride

At 5’5”, 180lbs, Shane McBride is almost entirely muscle, and has the one-rep maxes to prove it: 550 lbs on deadlift, 505 lbs on squat, and 355 lbs on clean and jerk. He even has a sub-2:00 Fran time, showing that his bulk doesn’t necessarily slow him down.

20. Alec Smith

Another rookie, Alec Smith is hardly unfamiliar with the sport. He’s the younger brother of CrossFit legend Ben Smith, who won the Games in 2015, took second to Fraser in 2016, and placed third in 2013. A former competitive gymnast, Smith may follow in his brother’s footsteps.

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from Men's Fitness http://www.mensfitness.com/life/entertainment/top-20-men-watch-2017-crossfit-games

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robertmcangusgroup · 8 years ago

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The Daily Thistle

The Daily Thistle – News From Scotland

Monday 20th March 2017

"Madainn Mhath” …Fellow Scot, I hope the day brings joy to you…. It’s certainly brought joy to me, not a cloud to be seen, only an amazing heaven full of stars.. Andromeda, The Plough, and Orion are all shining brightly and Venus, Mars, and Jupiter are all visible with the naked eye, if we have a scope Neptune and Uranus are also visible… The moon if in its first waning phase and in about 7 days will be gone leaving the stars as the sentinels of the night to watch and guard over us… or more correctly Bella and I as we walk in the darkness of the early morn….

NORTH SEA HADDOCK TAKEN OFF SUSTAINABLE 'FISH TO EAT' LIST….The Marine Conservation Society (MCS) said it downgraded the fish on its Good Fish Guide after stock numbers fell. But the Scottish Fishermen's Federation insisted haddock quotas had been reduced in line with stock assessments. "You can continue to buy your fish supper without worrying about whether there will be enough fish left in the sea," its chief executive said. Haddock is one of the UK's "big five" seafood species along with cod, tuna, salmon and prawns, and a favourite at the chip shop. But haddock from three North Sea and West of Scotland fisheries is no longer on the MCS's recommended "green" list of fish to eat. They have been downgraded because stock numbers in 2016 were below the recommended level and action was needed to increase the number of fish at breeding age. The Scottish Fishermen's Federation said people can continue to buy their fish suppers "without worrying" about fish stocks Two North Sea haddock fisheries are now rated "amber" - scoring four on a scale of one to five, where one is the most sustainable. Haddock from the west coast fishery has dropped from being a good choice (rated two) to one to eat only occasionally (rated three).

FLYPAST FOR LAST RAF LOSSIEMOUTH TORNADO SQUADRON…. The last Tornado squadron based at RAF Lossiemouth in Moray will stage a final flypast before it is disbanded. The Tornado has been the key fast attack jet for the RAF for almost 40 years, but it is now being replaced by Eurofighter Typhoons. A flypast and simulated ground attack will form the culmination of the final formal sortie of 15 Squadron. It is the training unit for the Tornado, and the last of four Tornado squadrons to be disbanded. The ear-splitting noise of the Tornado has been a feature in the skies above Moray since the supersonic planes were first based there in the early 1990s. The multi-role aircraft was capable of attacking targets on the ground and at sea, as well as aerial reconnaissance and defence. The planes from Lossiemouth have seen service in combat over Iraq, Afghanistan and Libya. They are being replaced with Eurofighter Typhoons which now form the Quick Reaction Force, tasked with intercepting unidentified aircraft in British airspace.

SCOTLAND'S OLDEST GRADUATE PLANS NINTH DEGREE…. Alex Stewart returned to further education after his retirement Scotland's oldest graduate said he hopes to study for his ninth degree at the age of 87. Alec Stewart from Dundee has completed seven degrees since returning to further education aged 65. Mr Stewart started an MA General Studies last year and now plans to gain entry to another course at Abertay University. The pensioner said his latest degree would be in either environmental science and technology or criminology. He has previous qualifications from both Abertay and Dundee University. These include degrees in American and French studies, town planning, sociology and philosophy. Mr Stewart said: "After I retired I wanted to see what was possible and to go into higher education to do something I could enjoy. "My three sons are graduates so I knew what it was about and felt I could cope. "I've made a point in my late years of studying different subjects." Mr Stewart started work as a labourer in Dundee before serving as an RAF radar operator for ten years. He said: "I say to myself 'use your brain Alec and change your subject with each degree'. "It means your brain is pretty full of a lot of stuff. "I find that once in a tutorial or seminar group the younger students get to know you and they are always asking questions. "They always want to know who the old man is."

BORDERS FOX-HUNTING TRIAL ADJOURNED…. The trial of two huntsmen accused of breaching Scotland's fox hunting legislation has been adjourned. Legal reasons meant no evidence could be led on the second day of the trial of John Clive Richardson, 66, and his 24-year-old son Johnny Riley. The pair, both members of the Jedforest Hunt who live near Bonchester Bridge, deny deliberately hunting a fox with hounds near Jedburgh in February 2016. The trial will resume at Jedburgh Sheriff Court on 27 April. Deliberately hunting a fox with hounds has been illegal in Scotland since the introduction of the Protection of Wild Mammals Act 2002.

HEAD TEACHER RETAINS POWERLIFTING TITLE…. A primary school head teacher has retained a British powerlifting championship title for the third year running. Lynda Banks, 51, competes in the sports' Masters 2 class, which is open to 50 to 59-year-old competitors. The head of Inverness' Smithton Primary retained her title at the GB Powerlifting Masters Classic Championships in Belfast. Ms Banks only started competing three years ago at the age of 48. Since taking up the sport, she has competed in Commonwealth, World and International championship events in Canada, Finland and the US. She is a Commonwealth Champion and was placed third at last year's World Championship in Texas. Formerly head teacher at Strathdearn Primary School, in Tomatin, near Inverness, Ms Banks took up the post at Smithon Primary five weeks ago. Her new pupils learned of her powerlifting abilities during a school assembly held on themes of "trying" and "achievement". Ms Banks said: "I did a deadlift in front of them.

All good stuff....But remember it’s a dangerous world we live in ….. Be safe out there…

Robert McAngus On that note I will say that I hope you have enjoyed the news from Scotland today,

Our look at Scotland today is of the Frogs in the back yard. Michael Houlichan snapped this pair in his back garden pond in Tannochside, Uddingston.

A Sincere Thank You for your company and Thank You for your likes and comments I love them and always try to reply, so please keep them coming, it's always good fun, As is my custom, I will go and get myself another mug of "Colombian" Coffee and wish you a safe Monday 20th March 2017 from my home on the southern coast of Spain, where the blue waters of the Alboran Sea washes the coast of Africa and Europe and the smell of the night blooming jasmine and Honeysuckle fills the air…and a crazy old guy and his dog Bella go out for a walk at 4:00 am…on the streets of Estepona…

All good stuff....But remember it’s a dangerous world we live in ….. Be safe out there…

Robert McAngus

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