Strongest Woman in the Shire 2025

BEGINNERS AND NOVICE CATEGORY IS NOW FULL - PLEASE DO NOT ENTER THESE CATEGORIES 2/11/25. We still have spaces in the Inters and Opens!!

Details for the competition broken down by each event, with specified weights and categories for Beginner, Novice, Intermediate, and Open athletes:

Competition Details by Event

1. Log Press for Reps

 • Event Description: Competitors will lift a log for as many repetitions as possible within a 60-second time frame. Each athlete’s category uses a different size and weight log.

 • Categories & Weights:

 • Beginner: Log weight = 25 kg (using a standard 6-inch log).

 • Novice: Log weight = 35 kg (using a Mirafit 8-inch log).

 • Intermediate: Log weight = 45 kg (using a Celtic Strength 10-inch log).

 • Open: Log weight = 55 kg (using a Strength Shop 13-inch log).

 • Rules:

 • Each lift must start from the pads on the floor.

 • Competitor must press the log overhead and lock out the arms.

 • Reps are counted when the log is under control, overhead, with elbows locked out.

 • Maximum reps in 60 seconds.

2. Max Deadlift

 • Event Description: Competitors will perform 3 nominated lifts with the aim of achieving their heaviest successful deadlift.

 • Categories & Weights:

 • Beginner: Max lift starting weight = 100 kg.

 • Novice: Max lift starting weight = 120 kg.

 • Intermediate: Max lift starting weight = 130 kg.

 • Open: Max lift starting weight = 140 kg.

 • Rules:

 • Competitors nominate three lifts.

 • Standard deadlift form, with hips and shoulders rising together.

 • Straps are allowed.

 • The heaviest successful lift determines the winner in each category.

3. Sandbag to Shoulder

 • Event Description: Competitors lift sandbags from the ground to their shoulder as many times as possible within 60 seconds.

 • Categories & Weights:

 • Beginner: Sandbag weight = 30 kg.

 • Novice: Sandbag weight = 40 kg.

 • Intermediate: Sandbag weight = 50 kg.

 • Open: Sandbag weight = 60 kg.

 • Rules:

 • The sandbag must be fully resting on the competitor’s shoulder.

 • The opposite hand to the sandbag must be off the sandbag and out to the side for the rep to count.

 • Maximum reps in 60 seconds.

4. Sled Push into Seated Pull

 • Event Description: Competitors push a sled for 10 meters and then transition into pulling it back in a seated position within a 60-second time limit.

 • Categories & Weights:

 • Beginner: Sled weight = 50 kg 

 • Novice: Sled weight = 60 kg 

 • Intermediate: Sled weight = 70 kg 

 • Open: Sled weight = 80 kg 

 • Rules:

 • Competitors start by pushing the sled for 10 meters.

 • Once completed, they immediately sit and perform a rope pull to drag the sled back to the starting position.

 • The objective is to complete both tasks within the 60-second time limit.

 • Fastest overall completion wins.

5. Farmers Walk

 • Event Description: Competitors carry a pair of farmer’s implements for a distance of 20 meters in the fastest time possible.

 • Categories & Weights:

 • Beginner: Farmers implements weight = 50 kg per hand.

 • Novice: Farmers implements weight = 60 kg per hand.

 • Intermediate: Farmers implements weight = 70 kg per hand.

 • Open: Farmers implements weight = 80 kg per hand.

 • Rules:

 • The competitor will start with the weights on the ground.

 • Time stops when both implements cross the finish line (20 meters).

 • The fastest time wins.

 • This event will take place outside unless inclement weather necessitates moving indoors, in which case it will be two 10-meter runs on AstroTurf.

Categories Overview

 1. Beginner:

 • This category is designed for those who have never competed before and completely new to strongwoman events.

 • Ideal for athletes who want to experience strongwoman events for the first time or have minimal lifting experience.

 • Weights are lighter and less technical.

 2. Novice:

 • Suitable for beginners with some experience in strongwoman events.

 • Weights are still manageable but slightly heavier than in the Beginner category.

 • Athletes may have participated in a few small competitions.

 3. Intermediate:

 • Athletes have some competition experience and are progressing in strength and technique.

 • Weights are more challenging compared to the Novice category.

 4. Open:

 • Open to all competitors, regardless of experience.

 • Weights are the heaviest, and athletes are usually well-versed in multiple strongwoman events.

 • Most competitors have participated in several competitions.

Event Entry Information

 • Entry Fee: £35 per person (includes T-shirt and trophy for top 3).

 • Payment:

Please send £35 via bank transfer to:

Mission Fitness UK

Sort code:30-93-18.

Account number: 17906868

 • Information Needed for Entry:

 • Full Name

 • Chosen Category (Beginner, Novice, Intermediate, Open)

 • T-shirt Size

 • Email Address

 • Group Size:

 • Each category will have a maximum of 10-12 participants.

 • Minimum of 5 athletes required per category for that category to run.

 • Spectators:

 • Due to space constraints, only 1 spectator per athlete is allowed unless the event can be held outdoors, in which case more spectators may be accommodated depending on weather conditions.