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		<title>General Discussion</title>
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			<title>Just Saying Hello</title>
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			<dc:creator>jason bever</dc:creator>
			<description>I just wanted to say hi to everyone out there.  It's been a long time since I've talked to many of you, so I just wanted to say hi.  I also wanted to say congrats to everyone, especially Tony and Anna for a great 2009 season.  I hope everyone is doing well and hope to see all of you soon!</description>
			<category>General Discussion</category>
			<pubDate>Sun, 15 Nov 2009 21:30:55 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title>Sport of Strongman...Your Voice</title>
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			<dc:creator>Tony Soucie</dc:creator>
			<description><![CDATA[Hey guys,
<br />

<br />
I'm looking to get some feedback from you guys on anything you may wish to say about the current state of Strongman, NAS, or even what I'm doing.
<br />
What you like, what you don't.
<br />
Maybe suggestions on how to improve the sport, NAS or Illinois.
<br />
This is not a NAS forum. Feel free to say whatever you like.
<br />

<br />
Thanks,
<br />
Tony]]></description>
			<category>General Discussion</category>
			<pubDate>Wed, 28 Oct 2009 08:14:53 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title>Your NATION!!</title>
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			<dc:creator>Tony Soucie</dc:creator>
			<description><![CDATA[<a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cghAiWH_AUM" target="_blank">http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cghAiWH_AUM</a>
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<br />

<br />
This is our NATION. Stand up for what you believe to be true or the government will take everything you ever believed in.]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Sat, 12 Sep 2009 04:38:52 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title>Thank a Vet</title>
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			<dc:creator>Tony Soucie</dc:creator>
			<description>Happy Veterans Day and a Happy Belated Birthday to the USMC!!</description>
			<category>General Discussion</category>
			<pubDate>Thu, 12 Nov 2009 05:07:18 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title>Where did everyone go????</title>
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			<dc:creator>craig kruse</dc:creator>
			<description><![CDATA[Alot of the regulars seem to not post here anymore?  Why?
<br />
Where has everyone gone?]]></description>
			<category>General Discussion</category>
			<pubDate>Fri, 02 Oct 2009 15:48:48 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title>2009 WSM!!</title>
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			<dc:creator>smj091977</dc:creator>
			<description>1. Zydrunas Savickas-WSM!! First time in years the title is true!

2. Mariusz Pudzianowski

3. Brian Shaw 

Last I knew Poundstone fell to Fourth... I had high hopes for Derek, I do know came in heavier than usual, so maybe that had something to do with it. 

official site http://www.theworldsstrongestman.com/blog.php

Ironmind News http://www.ironmind.com/ironmind/opencms/Articles/2009/Oct/Zydrunas_Savickas_2009_Worldxs_Strongest_Man.html

they have a good write up </description>
			<category>General Discussion</category>
			<pubDate>Sat, 03 Oct 2009 15:08:02 GMT</pubDate>
			<comments>http://ilstrongman.forumotion.net/general-discussion-f5/2009-wsm-t197.htm#4247</comments>
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			<title>8 years ago today</title>
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			<dc:creator>Tony Soucie</dc:creator>
			<description>I still get emotional seeing the footage of the 9/11 attacks.



here is a list of the ones that were lost: 

http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,62151,00.html





Years ago when I was in school, my Comparitive Political Systems professor made the prediction that a massive terrorist attack will happen on U.S. soil by 2000 (this was in 1991). He was only a short while off. Many in the class scoffed at the idea. However it was the first thing that came to mind when I turned on the TV and  ...</description>
			<category>General Discussion</category>
			<pubDate>Sat, 12 Sep 2009 03:36:30 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title>Calendar</title>
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			<dc:creator>Tony Soucie</dc:creator>
			<description>I added a section for the calendar. I will be posting days that are open to training and special events coming up.</description>
			<category>General Discussion</category>
			<pubDate>Mon, 07 Sep 2009 02:51:20 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title>Bill of Rights</title>
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			<dc:creator>Tony Soucie</dc:creator>
			<description>Bill of Rights 

Amendment I

Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the government for a redress of grievances. 





Amendment II



A well regulated militia, being necessary to the security of a free state, the right of the people to keep and bear arms, shall not be infringed. 





Amendment  ...</description>
			<category>General Discussion</category>
			<pubDate>Sat, 05 Sep 2009 07:32:02 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title>Walworth County Strongman Comp. - WI</title>
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			<dc:creator>jasonplale</dc:creator>
			<description>We are a few weeks away from the Walworth County Fair Strongman held in Elkhorn WI, (west of Milwaukee and north of Lake Geneva) The event will be held at the grandstand, and just think you will be competing in the same venue as STYX, who perform at 7:30 that night. If you live in WI, Northern IL or North Western Iowa its not that bad of drive. 



Events 

Log Press for reps 

Car Deadlift 

Tire Flip 

Arm over arm pull 

Stone for reps 



For information about the fair www.walworthcountyfair.com  ...</description>
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			<pubDate>Tue, 04 Aug 2009 18:30:22 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title>Pro-Strongman.com</title>
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			<dc:creator>jasonplale</dc:creator>
			<description>Here is this weeks newsletter check out the site if you get a chance.  We will be adding more pros soon.





New Articles:



    * Have you ever wanted your own circus dumbbell to train with?  Well Pete gives you all the information you need to Build your Own Circus Dumbbell

    * We know our sport like many others involves the use of performance enhancing drugs.  While we do not  endorse or condone the use of P.E.D.s we feel that its important to get you accurate information regarding  ...</description>
			<category>General Discussion</category>
			<pubDate>Sat, 18 Jul 2009 17:26:11 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title>4th of July</title>
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			<dc:creator>Mark</dc:creator>
			<description>Have a great 4 of July everyone.  I will be spending the day resting and cooking out with family and enjoying the pool.   Probably some homework to.</description>
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			<pubDate>Fri, 03 Jul 2009 23:17:22 GMT</pubDate>
			<comments>http://ilstrongman.forumotion.net/general-discussion-f5/4th-of-july-t169.htm#3809</comments>
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			<title>Stand up for our Constitution</title>
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			<dc:creator>Tony Soucie</dc:creator>
			<description>I heard this letter read on the Glenn Beck Program and decided to copy and paste it from his web site: www.glennbeck.com



If you agree please go the web site and sign the petition. 

Regardless if you are a Democrat, Rebublican or independent, the sad truth is our freedoms are being taken away, bit by bit and lately, chunk by chunk. 



Tony Soucie



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GLENN: I got a letter from a  ...</description>
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			<pubDate>Fri, 19 Jun 2009 07:54:05 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title>GOALS for 09', post'em here</title>
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			<dc:creator>Tony Soucie</dc:creator>
			<description><![CDATA[Well it's 09'. 08' was interesting but glad it's behind us.
<br />

<br />
If you have any goals for 09' here's the place to post them if you like. One year from now we can come back to this post and see if we've reached them, surpassed them, or didn't even come close, hahaha.
<br />

<br />
Tony]]></description>
			<category>General Discussion</category>
			<pubDate>Sat, 03 Jan 2009 05:44:06 GMT</pubDate>
			<comments>http://ilstrongman.forumotion.net/general-discussion-f5/goals-for-09-post-em-here-t96.htm#1698</comments>
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			<title>2010 Illinois season</title>
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			<dc:creator>Tony Soucie</dc:creator>
			<description>Hey guys,



I am starting to gather ideas for the 2010 season (always try to be 6 months ahead, haha). 



Looking for ideas, suggestions. Let me know what you liked/ disliked, want to keep, like to change, bring in or omit.

----------------------------------------------------------------------

Here is an overview of what we have right now.



-State records for open men (175, 200, 231, 265, 300, Shw), LW/ HW teen, LW/ HW women, and LW/ HW master's



-Point system for IL Strength  ...</description>
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			<pubDate>Sun, 07 Jun 2009 06:33:59 GMT</pubDate>
			<comments>http://ilstrongman.forumotion.net/general-discussion-f5/2010-illinois-season-t162.htm#3558</comments>
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			<title>My RESULTS from the chiropractor</title>
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			<dc:creator>B~RAD</dc:creator>
			<description>So I know I already complain about hurting myself enough on here, so why not keep it up? I thought my back pain would be pretty minor, but it seems as though I have A LOT of things wrong with me.



So I went to the chiropractor monday because I've been having some moderate lower right back pain since december. He took an x-ray, and here's what we know now.



*My have a strong backwards curve in my spine of 47* (Normal is 35*)



*My right shoulder is a bit lower then my left shoulder  ...</description>
			<category>General Discussion</category>
			<pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2009 16:41:25 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title>NAS NATIONALS 09'</title>
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			<dc:creator>Tony Soucie</dc:creator>
			<description>Lets have some fun.....



1st, who is planning on attending Nationals this year?



2nd, any predictions as to what the events may be?





Here's my take...

I have been throwing the idea around about competing in Nationals. The busy stuff for work is almost behind me and most of my boo-boos have healed.

I'd like to see a number of Illinois guys attending this year.

When I competed in the 03' Nationals there were only two from Illinois, Craig Richards and myself.





As for  ...</description>
			<category>General Discussion</category>
			<pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2009 05:37:25 GMT</pubDate>
			<comments>http://ilstrongman.forumotion.net/general-discussion-f5/nas-nationals-09-t154.htm#3438</comments>
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			<title>More content?!</title>
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			<dc:creator>smj091977</dc:creator>
			<description>I posted this at Beaverstrengthandcombat.com I am curious if anyone has ideas about more content. as of right now I am a casual peruser of chasingkaz.com forum, marunde-muscle.com, criticalbench.com, bodybuilding.com, beaverstrengthandcombat.com, mustseestrongman.com and whatever else I can find in my searches. The information is out there, I was wondering if we could put it together. Links, youtube videos, workouts... I am sure I have never seen a ton of the info out there. Most of you  here  ...</description>
			<category>General Discussion</category>
			<pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2009 18:22:25 GMT</pubDate>
			<comments>http://ilstrongman.forumotion.net/general-discussion-f5/more-content-t140.htm#3197</comments>
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			<title>Waist size</title>
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			<dc:creator>craig kruse</dc:creator>
			<description><![CDATA[What size waist does Brad have?  Damn is he lean!!!!  I predict 28&quot;
<br />
I bet he had to drill extra holes in his powerlifting belt to get it to fit]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Sat, 18 Apr 2009 20:44:28 GMT</pubDate>
			<comments>http://ilstrongman.forumotion.net/general-discussion-f5/waist-size-t138.htm#3148</comments>
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			<title>Got my stone mold in the mail today. Need some help</title>
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			<dc:creator>B~RAD</dc:creator>
			<description>The directions are confusing me and dont seem to be very well written. I want to add an insert to my stone. So here's what I THINK I'm supposed to do.



1. Spray inside with silicone spray.

2. Put the mold without a hole on a small tire for support.

3. Pour concrete into mold that doesnt have a hole

4. Put insert in the middle.

5. Put mold WITH hole on top of mold WITHOUT hole

6. Pour the rest of the concret in and let it sit for a week



is this right? </description>
			<category>General Discussion</category>
			<pubDate>Tue, 14 Apr 2009 19:48:52 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title>Homemade Shirts</title>
			<link>http://ilstrongman.forumotion.net/general-discussion-f5/homemade-shirts-t136.htm</link>
			<dc:creator>Tony Soucie</dc:creator>
			<description><![CDATA[I went ahead and bought a starter screen printing kit this weekend. Plan on experimenting with it. Nothing against the shirt guy we've been dealing with however if I can produce quality shirts for the meets and the club myself, it will cut costs and allow us to put more $$ towards the &quot;gym&quot;. 
<br />

<br />
Tony]]></description>
			<category>General Discussion</category>
			<pubDate>Sun, 12 Apr 2009 05:58:37 GMT</pubDate>
			<comments>http://ilstrongman.forumotion.net/general-discussion-f5/homemade-shirts-t136.htm#3093</comments>
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			<title>gorilla grip towels</title>
			<link>http://ilstrongman.forumotion.net/general-discussion-f5/gorilla-grip-towels-t135.htm</link>
			<dc:creator>craig kruse</dc:creator>
			<description>where do you buy them?</description>
			<category>General Discussion</category>
			<pubDate>Sat, 11 Apr 2009 18:37:10 GMT</pubDate>
			<comments>http://ilstrongman.forumotion.net/general-discussion-f5/gorilla-grip-towels-t135.htm#3085</comments>
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			<title>Tony Soucie.....</title>
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			<dc:creator>david escalante</dc:creator>
			<description><![CDATA[IS THE MAN!!!!!
<br />
Fine job on the farmers sir.....
<br />
Damn fine job!]]></description>
			<category>General Discussion</category>
			<pubDate>Sun, 05 Apr 2009 00:15:39 GMT</pubDate>
			<comments>http://ilstrongman.forumotion.net/general-discussion-f5/tony-soucie-t132.htm#3028</comments>
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			<title>intense cramp, or ahernia?</title>
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			<dc:creator>B~RAD</dc:creator>
			<description>so I did my workout today, and at the end I usually do 1 set of abs a few reps short of failure. Well today I did abs cable style with the rope and did crunches. I went to absolute failure for the first time in a while, probably got about 30 reps. I then went on to hyperextensions. As I was coming down on the second rep, my abs cramped up and I felt everything shift around. I got off the hypers and called it a day. They feel a little sore, but no protrusions (yet) any ideas? here was my workout



today-



tire  ...</description>
			<category>General Discussion</category>
			<pubDate>Tue, 24 Mar 2009 21:33:53 GMT</pubDate>
			<comments>http://ilstrongman.forumotion.net/general-discussion-f5/intense-cramp-or-ahernia-t127.htm#2884</comments>
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			<title>Illinois Records</title>
			<link>http://ilstrongman.forumotion.net/general-discussion-f5/illinois-records-t126.htm</link>
			<dc:creator>Tony Soucie</dc:creator>
			<description><![CDATA[I'll most likely be deleting the records section on this forum. It's a bit of a pain in the behind to update it. The records can be found at <a href="http://www.ilstrongman.com" target="_blank">www.ilstrongman.com</a> 
<br />

<br />
I'll replace that section with something else.
<br />

<br />
Tony]]></description>
			<category>General Discussion</category>
			<pubDate>Mon, 23 Mar 2009 08:08:39 GMT</pubDate>
			<comments>http://ilstrongman.forumotion.net/general-discussion-f5/illinois-records-t126.htm#2861</comments>
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			<title>SIZE 34 JEANS!!!</title>
			<link>http://ilstrongman.forumotion.net/general-discussion-f5/size-34-jeans-t116.htm</link>
			<dc:creator>david escalante</dc:creator>
			<description><![CDATA[So I tried on 34 jeans yesterday and they fit!!!
<br />
This is the first time in 7 years I could fit into that size.
<br />
Back then I was 200 pounds and just started getting into powerlifting.
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Now 235 and feeling alright.
<br />
Just wanted to share my excitement with others who would appreciate it.
<br />
Have a good day all.]]></description>
			<category>General Discussion</category>
			<pubDate>Wed, 18 Feb 2009 12:42:48 GMT</pubDate>
			<comments>http://ilstrongman.forumotion.net/general-discussion-f5/size-34-jeans-t116.htm#2446</comments>
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			<title>Nose Tork....WHY?</title>
			<link>http://ilstrongman.forumotion.net/general-discussion-f5/nose-torkwhy-t122.htm</link>
			<dc:creator>Dennie Craddock</dc:creator>
			<description>Does anyone know what the purpose of using nose tork is.How does it benefit lifters and what are negative side effects.Just Curious.</description>
			<category>General Discussion</category>
			<pubDate>Mon, 09 Mar 2009 04:42:02 GMT</pubDate>
			<comments>http://ilstrongman.forumotion.net/general-discussion-f5/nose-torkwhy-t122.htm#2681</comments>
			<guid>http://ilstrongman.forumotion.net/general-discussion-f5/nose-torkwhy-t122.htm</guid>
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			<title>120LB WEIGHTED PULL UPS. I TORE MY SUPRASPINATUS</title>
			<link>http://ilstrongman.forumotion.net/general-discussion-f5/120lb-weighted-pull-ups-i-tore-my-supraspinatus-t118.htm</link>
			<dc:creator>B~RAD</dc:creator>
			<description>I JUST TORE MY ROTATOR CUFF. I HEARD IT TEAR AND IT HURTS LIKE HELL. ILL GO TO THE DOC TOMORROW. HOW LONG SHOULD I EXPECT TO BE OUT?</description>
			<category>General Discussion</category>
			<pubDate>Sun, 01 Mar 2009 03:12:34 GMT</pubDate>
			<comments>http://ilstrongman.forumotion.net/general-discussion-f5/120lb-weighted-pull-ups-i-tore-my-supraspinatus-t118.htm#2604</comments>
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			<title>Em pulls 350 again</title>
			<link>http://ilstrongman.forumotion.net/general-discussion-f5/em-pulls-350-again-t120.htm</link>
			<dc:creator>Dave</dc:creator>
			<description>Emily has fallen victim to some of the glute inactivity that most desk-ridden people have, but she's so gifted with back strength that it doesn't matter. It's really not very fair. With some activation work and a better setup she'll be close to 3x BW. We're going to work rack pulls tomorrow and then she'll do the 18&quot; pull next week. That ought to force her to learn to lock a weight out properly.



350 DL as a true LW, no belt, no glutes:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GhCw_-Z0P9Q



370  ...</description>
			<category>General Discussion</category>
			<pubDate>Fri, 06 Mar 2009 21:56:34 GMT</pubDate>
			<comments>http://ilstrongman.forumotion.net/general-discussion-f5/em-pulls-350-again-t120.htm#2665</comments>
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			<title>Anyone want a rottweiler named KAZ?</title>
			<link>http://ilstrongman.forumotion.net/general-discussion-f5/anyone-want-a-rottweiler-named-kaz-t117.htm</link>
			<dc:creator>Dave</dc:creator>
			<description>Well actually his name is Taz, but you could change it to Kaz without him really caring.



He's 8 months old and really awesome. I was approved to adopt him on my sister's behalf, but she decided to adopt a stupid little dog locally instead, meaning I wasted my entire sunday last week driving around to meet dogs for her. But I really fell for this guy and the idea of having him in my house with my dogs for a month or so til she came to get him. Since I really still want to hang out with him  ...</description>
			<category>General Discussion</category>
			<pubDate>Fri, 20 Feb 2009 17:29:17 GMT</pubDate>
			<comments>http://ilstrongman.forumotion.net/general-discussion-f5/anyone-want-a-rottweiler-named-kaz-t117.htm#2475</comments>
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			<title>FORUM VOTE</title>
			<link>http://ilstrongman.forumotion.net/general-discussion-f5/forum-vote-t112.htm</link>
			<dc:creator>craig kruse</dc:creator>
			<description>Since The good Dr. has not taken the time to respond to my messages to him (he probably has been working or spending time with his family to his defense) lets put it to a vote.



Should Chris cut to 200# and join the fun this March contest?



Dan the Man beat Dwyer by 1st places at the IL championships



Dan beat me at the May event at Tony's house on the last event



I am pretty sure I am ahead 3 to 1 (Lance's, CSM, one of the 2007 Series events vs 2007 ILSM)



It is looking like  ...</description>
			<category>General Discussion</category>
			<pubDate>Fri, 13 Feb 2009 01:32:43 GMT</pubDate>
			<comments>http://ilstrongman.forumotion.net/general-discussion-f5/forum-vote-t112.htm#2326</comments>
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			<title>Signature Series shirts</title>
			<link>http://ilstrongman.forumotion.net/general-discussion-f5/signature-series-shirts-t89.htm</link>
			<dc:creator>Tony Soucie</dc:creator>
			<description><![CDATA[Sorry for the delay on these. Work got a little crazy and I'm playing catch-up.
<br />
Designs are just about done. Once they are I will contact the winners of the &quot;Illinois Athlete of the Year&quot;. 
<br />
 
<br />
Tony]]></description>
			<category>General Discussion</category>
			<pubDate>Thu, 25 Dec 2008 06:50:13 GMT</pubDate>
			<comments>http://ilstrongman.forumotion.net/general-discussion-f5/signature-series-shirts-t89.htm#1552</comments>
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			<title>ILSA 09'.......</title>
			<link>http://ilstrongman.forumotion.net/general-discussion-f5/ilsa-09-t77.htm</link>
			<dc:creator>Tony Soucie</dc:creator>
			<description>I've changed the name of our organization from Illinois Strongman to the Illinois Strongman Association (ILSA). We're still the Illinois chapter of NAS. 



Here are some projects/ goals I'd like to see for ILSA in 09'



-Build the new training facilities around spring time. There are number of things I'd like for the new facilities...



Have it the official headquarters of the ILSA.

ILSA Hall of Fame...When NAS first started our Hall of Fame was in a tavern, not too sure if it has changed.  ...</description>
			<category>General Discussion</category>
			<pubDate>Sat, 29 Nov 2008 07:39:29 GMT</pubDate>
			<comments>http://ilstrongman.forumotion.net/general-discussion-f5/ilsa-09-t77.htm#1225</comments>
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			<title>09' Series Points: Illinois Athlete of the Year update</title>
			<link>http://ilstrongman.forumotion.net/general-discussion-f5/09-series-points-illinois-athlete-of-the-year-update-t105.htm</link>
			<dc:creator>Tony Soucie</dc:creator>
			<description>Okay guys, I made a few changes for the good. Here is an overveiw in how to earn points for the 09' season and qualifing for the Illinois Hercules...

 



Placements made during the NAS-ILSA contests.

Breaking ILSA Records during the NAS-ILSA contests.

**NEW**Club Power Meets: You may qualify for the Illinois Hercules with the Club Power meets as well as earn points by breaking any ILSA Records.

Record Breaker Days: Earn points by breaking ILSA records.

**NEW** GRIP CHALLENGE/ CERTIFICATIONS:  ...</description>
			<category>General Discussion</category>
			<pubDate>Tue, 13 Jan 2009 08:30:56 GMT</pubDate>
			<comments>http://ilstrongman.forumotion.net/general-discussion-f5/09-series-points-illinois-athlete-of-the-year-update-t105.htm#1940</comments>
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			<title>09' Entries</title>
			<link>http://ilstrongman.forumotion.net/general-discussion-f5/09-entries-t102.htm</link>
			<dc:creator>Tony Soucie</dc:creator>
			<description><![CDATA[Finally figured out how to link up documents on our website <a href="http://www.ilstrongman.com" class="postlink" target="_blank"><a href="http://www.ilstrongman.com" target="_blank">www.ilstrongman.com</a></a>
<br />
I posted all the current Series meets along with Record Breaker Days and  Club Power meets.
<br />
 
<br />
Special note:
<br />
Club Power Meets are now a qualifier for the Illinois Hercules.
<br />
 
<br />
Tony]]></description>
			<category>General Discussion</category>
			<pubDate>Mon, 12 Jan 2009 09:08:29 GMT</pubDate>
			<comments>http://ilstrongman.forumotion.net/general-discussion-f5/09-entries-t102.htm#1927</comments>
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			<title>Dave B. Call out</title>
			<link>http://ilstrongman.forumotion.net/general-discussion-f5/dave-b-call-out-t101.htm</link>
			<dc:creator>Dr. Jonathan Osterman</dc:creator>
			<description><![CDATA[Dave - You are still being called out.  Craig signed up for a contest and can continue posting in the strongman area.  <img src="http://illiweb.com/fa/i/smiles/icon_razz.gif" alt="Razz" longdesc="9" />]]></description>
			<category>General Discussion</category>
			<pubDate>Thu, 08 Jan 2009 20:04:02 GMT</pubDate>
			<comments>http://ilstrongman.forumotion.net/general-discussion-f5/dave-b-call-out-t101.htm#1848</comments>
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			<title>Calling out Dave B. and Craig</title>
			<link>http://ilstrongman.forumotion.net/general-discussion-f5/calling-out-dave-b-and-craig-t100.htm</link>
			<dc:creator>Dr. Jonathan Osterman</dc:creator>
			<description><![CDATA[OK, I follow your journals and you're both doing great.  But, WTF, when are you going to sign up for some contests?  I think that if you don't start competing we'll have to start another section for you to post your workouts because you won't be entitled to call them strongman workouts any longer!  <img src="http://illiweb.com/fa/i/smiles/icon_tongue.png" alt="tongue" longdesc="30" />]]></description>
			<category>General Discussion</category>
			<pubDate>Wed, 07 Jan 2009 16:47:49 GMT</pubDate>
			<comments>http://ilstrongman.forumotion.net/general-discussion-f5/calling-out-dave-b-and-craig-t100.htm#1801</comments>
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			<title>VIDEO- the secret to Pudz's strength</title>
			<link>http://ilstrongman.forumotion.net/general-discussion-f5/video-the-secret-to-pudz-s-strength-t99.htm</link>
			<dc:creator>B~RAD</dc:creator>
			<description><![CDATA[<a href="http://video.google.com/videosearch?q=mariuz+dancing+with+the+stars#" target="_blank">http://video.google.com/videosearch?q=mariuz+dancing+with+the+stars#</a>
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<br />
I've been training entirely wrong all this time.]]></description>
			<category>General Discussion</category>
			<pubDate>Wed, 07 Jan 2009 00:51:35 GMT</pubDate>
			<comments>http://ilstrongman.forumotion.net/general-discussion-f5/video-the-secret-to-pudz-s-strength-t99.htm#1789</comments>
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			<title>Help finding sponsors</title>
			<link>http://ilstrongman.forumotion.net/general-discussion-f5/help-finding-sponsors-t67.htm</link>
			<dc:creator>Tony Soucie</dc:creator>
			<description><![CDATA[If anyone has any ideas or suggestions I'm all ears.
<br />
Looking to get as many as possible for the 09' season.
<br />

<br />
Tony]]></description>
			<category>General Discussion</category>
			<pubDate>Mon, 10 Nov 2008 08:44:31 GMT</pubDate>
			<comments>http://ilstrongman.forumotion.net/general-discussion-f5/help-finding-sponsors-t67.htm#964</comments>
			<guid>http://ilstrongman.forumotion.net/general-discussion-f5/help-finding-sponsors-t67.htm</guid>
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			<title>standard bars...</title>
			<link>http://ilstrongman.forumotion.net/general-discussion-f5/standard-bars-t92.htm</link>
			<dc:creator>david escalante</dc:creator>
			<description>Anybody know how much a 7 foot standard bar is rated to hold? I am getting 460 pounds of standard weight tomorrow, but have not seen anywhere how much weight  the bar is rated to hold.</description>
			<category>General Discussion</category>
			<pubDate>Wed, 31 Dec 2008 22:44:51 GMT</pubDate>
			<comments>http://ilstrongman.forumotion.net/general-discussion-f5/standard-bars-t92.htm#1652</comments>
			<guid>http://ilstrongman.forumotion.net/general-discussion-f5/standard-bars-t92.htm</guid>
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			<title>Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays</title>
			<link>http://ilstrongman.forumotion.net/general-discussion-f5/merry-christmas-and-happy-holidays-t88.htm</link>
			<dc:creator>Tony Soucie</dc:creator>
			<description><![CDATA[Just would like to wish everyone a very Merry Christmas  <img src="http://illiweb.com/fa/i/smiles/icon_santa.png" alt="santa" longdesc="49" />  and Happy New Year  <img src="http://illiweb.com/fa/i/smiles/icon_geek.png" alt="geek" longdesc="55" /> .    
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<br />
Also wanted to thank everyone for their efforts this year. Looking forward to 09'.
<br />
 
<br />
Train hard, train safe, bust thru PR's.
<br />
Tony]]></description>
			<category>General Discussion</category>
			<pubDate>Thu, 25 Dec 2008 06:41:15 GMT</pubDate>
			<comments>http://ilstrongman.forumotion.net/general-discussion-f5/merry-christmas-and-happy-holidays-t88.htm#1551</comments>
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			<title>Please help me find....</title>
			<link>http://ilstrongman.forumotion.net/general-discussion-f5/please-help-me-find-t85.htm</link>
			<dc:creator>david escalante</dc:creator>
			<description><![CDATA[18 inch threaded dumbbell handles? I have outgrown my 16 inch ones and the only place I have found them is newyorkbarbells.com
<br />
The shipping kinda sucks on them-$16 and they run $14.95 a piece. 
<br />
Thanks for any help provided on this one.]]></description>
			<category>General Discussion</category>
			<pubDate>Sun, 21 Dec 2008 00:03:40 GMT</pubDate>
			<comments>http://ilstrongman.forumotion.net/general-discussion-f5/please-help-me-find-t85.htm#1485</comments>
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			<title>Grteat freaking idea!!!</title>
			<link>http://ilstrongman.forumotion.net/general-discussion-f5/grteat-freaking-idea-t84.htm</link>
			<dc:creator>david escalante</dc:creator>
			<description><![CDATA[Saw this on the anvil.
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<br />

<br />
<a href="http://theanvil88051.yuku.com/topic/4388/t/Without-Tacky.html" target="_blank">http://theanvil88051.yuku.com/topic/4388/t/Without-Tacky.html</a>]]></description>
			<category>General Discussion</category>
			<pubDate>Sat, 20 Dec 2008 21:48:39 GMT</pubDate>
			<comments>http://ilstrongman.forumotion.net/general-discussion-f5/grteat-freaking-idea-t84.htm#1482</comments>
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			<title>Dang 5# spin lock plate</title>
			<link>http://ilstrongman.forumotion.net/general-discussion-f5/dang-5-spin-lock-plate-t82.htm</link>
			<dc:creator>david escalante</dc:creator>
			<description>So I have a 5 pound plate that spins onto my dumbbell handle without having to put a spinlock collar on it. Here is the problem-it does not fit on any of my 16 inch dumbbell handles. Fits on my 14 inch ones though. The other 3- 5 pound plates I have fit on the 16 inch handles, just not the one. Any ideas? Places to maybe take it? Places to buy another? I have called sports authority, 2nd wind exercise equipment, play it again sports, fitness factory outlet. I got nothing.</description>
			<category>General Discussion</category>
			<pubDate>Wed, 17 Dec 2008 21:06:57 GMT</pubDate>
			<comments>http://ilstrongman.forumotion.net/general-discussion-f5/dang-5-spin-lock-plate-t82.htm#1447</comments>
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			<title>09' Club Shirt design</title>
			<link>http://ilstrongman.forumotion.net/general-discussion-f5/09-club-shirt-design-t76.htm</link>
			<dc:creator>Tony Soucie</dc:creator>
			<description><![CDATA[<img src="http://i72.servimg.com/u/f72/12/92/05/34/copy_o17.jpg" border="0" alt="" />]]></description>
			<category>General Discussion</category>
			<pubDate>Fri, 28 Nov 2008 09:28:45 GMT</pubDate>
			<comments>http://ilstrongman.forumotion.net/general-discussion-f5/09-club-shirt-design-t76.htm#1215</comments>
			<guid>http://ilstrongman.forumotion.net/general-discussion-f5/09-club-shirt-design-t76.htm</guid>
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			<title>Interviews with stars</title>
			<link>http://ilstrongman.forumotion.net/general-discussion-f5/interviews-with-stars-t78.htm</link>
			<dc:creator>Jeff Douglas</dc:creator>
			<description><![CDATA[I just thought I'd share something dumb. Please accept my sincere apology.
<br />

<br />
<a href="http://nononsensestrength.blogspot.com/2008/12/interviews-with-some-famous-musical.html" class="postlink" target="_blank"><a href="http://nononsensestrength.blogspot.com/2008/12/interviews-with-some-famous-musical.html" target="_blank">http://nononsensestrength.blogspot.com/2008/12/interviews-with-some-famous-musical.html</a></a>]]></description>
			<category>General Discussion</category>
			<pubDate>Wed, 03 Dec 2008 16:19:16 GMT</pubDate>
			<comments>http://ilstrongman.forumotion.net/general-discussion-f5/interviews-with-stars-t78.htm#1278</comments>
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			<title>Series Athlete of the Year idea</title>
			<link>http://ilstrongman.forumotion.net/general-discussion-f5/series-athlete-of-the-year-idea-t68.htm</link>
			<dc:creator>Tony Soucie</dc:creator>
			<description>I have an idea for the winners of the Illinois Strongman of the Year award.

Looking for input...



Signature Club Shirts:

Basically custom designed club shirts for each winner with their name on the back of the shirt.

We would sell the custom shirts on our web site with a good portion of the proceeds going towards the winner to be used for nationals or personal use. A bulk check would be issued to the athlete around the end of next year or before their Nationals. 

Would also like to  ...</description>
			<category>General Discussion</category>
			<pubDate>Wed, 12 Nov 2008 07:34:56 GMT</pubDate>
			<comments>http://ilstrongman.forumotion.net/general-discussion-f5/series-athlete-of-the-year-idea-t68.htm#989</comments>
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			<title>Ripping hands open.....</title>
			<link>http://ilstrongman.forumotion.net/general-discussion-f5/ripping-hands-open-t69.htm</link>
			<dc:creator>david escalante</dc:creator>
			<description>Just wandering how to fix a problem I appear to be having. The palm of my hand is starting to rip open when I do farmer holds. I have never had this happen before. Any ideas what I can put on it so I do not completely rip it opne? I tried athletic tape today, but it slipped as I tried to pick up the farmers and made the attempt null and void.</description>
			<category>General Discussion</category>
			<pubDate>Wed, 12 Nov 2008 18:06:01 GMT</pubDate>
			<comments>http://ilstrongman.forumotion.net/general-discussion-f5/ripping-hands-open-t69.htm#995</comments>
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			<title>Squat stands</title>
			<link>http://ilstrongman.forumotion.net/general-discussion-f5/squat-stands-t58.htm</link>
			<dc:creator>david escalante</dc:creator>
			<description>Just wandering if anyone has them for sale or if they knew someplace to get them cheap?</description>
			<category>General Discussion</category>
			<pubDate>Thu, 30 Oct 2008 20:13:41 GMT</pubDate>
			<comments>http://ilstrongman.forumotion.net/general-discussion-f5/squat-stands-t58.htm#810</comments>
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			<title>Illinois Strongman records</title>
			<link>http://ilstrongman.forumotion.net/general-discussion-f5/illinois-strongman-records-t38.htm</link>
			<dc:creator>Tony Soucie</dc:creator>
			<description><![CDATA[I've been transfering the records over to this forum. I have most transfered as of right now. Will try to the get the rest within the week.
<br />

<br />
Tony]]></description>
			<category>General Discussion</category>
			<pubDate>Wed, 27 Aug 2008 08:36:54 GMT</pubDate>
			<comments>http://ilstrongman.forumotion.net/general-discussion-f5/illinois-strongman-records-t38.htm#320</comments>
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