2008 USS Highland Games at Costa Mesa

Posted on May 01, 2008 - 11:22pm by MarkFu in Sports

Now this is interesting. The Scottish Highland Games are coming to the Orange County Fairgrounds on Memorial weekend, May 24th-25th. I have wanted to do this but have no idea how to do the events or anything. It does sound like a lot of fun though!

I’m not even a novice! I’ll have to see if I can find someone to get some quick training, so I know what to expect.

Excuse me while I go shop for a kilt!

Kilts and CabersEvery now and then in the world of Hacker Athletics* comes around an event that is just too good to pass by. I have had several of these in my lifetime like doing my first marathon with less than 6 months of training-none of it long distance. I was asked,...
Dropping GlovesWhile talking about Woopra in the previous post, I referred you to One Man's Blog. There is some interesting stuff over there and when you consider his tagline, "specialization is for insects" you expect there will be variety. (Some Crossfitters also use that tagline to define the highly variable style...
Val’s New Painted KettlebellWe have been having fun with kettlebells over here. Not only do we swing and snatch them, but we paint 'em too! You have seen my blue-green 24 kilo creation and the candy apple Big Red 32 kg paperweight. Those were my modest attempts at kettlebell creativity and about as...
Allergy Attack AbatedWhat I thought was a nasty cold preceded by a fever was actually a nasty allergy attack. After the first day, my symptoms differed from Val's (my nappy headed blonde). When I went out for a skate last night, I realized I was getting blown away by the wind. You...
11th Hour Bailout!Not the financial markets bailout Congress is wrestling with, but the good news coming out of Met-Rx gym in Costa Mesa which was due to close September 30th is that my gym will remain open. Investors, including one who is a member bought the property just days from closing will...
Active RestBack in the days when I road raced, both running and skating, active rest was the first easy, light workout after a race or a long training session. Things have changed. I have a new definition of the term. Tonight, I planned on working out. I got dressed to workout....
Why Hold Back? Start Training With Sandbags Cleaning the Bag Originally uploaded by MarkFu2U Earlier in my sales career the company would have monthly and annual sales contests for it's sales people. There were two dominant strategies to win. The first was that of the front runner. Start strong, fast and never relinquish your lead, which...