1 minute Burpee challenge by HIGA MONSTER

We had a month long gym challenge at my work that ends tomorrow: Most Burpees in 1 minute.  Today was my turn to do it.  Lol

So far, the winning number is 38 for men and 36 for women.  The winners will get a red Animal Pak iconic shirt courtesy of HIGA MONSTER.

"Mt Rainier's Strongman man & woman 7" is tomorrow!

5 members from "Imperial CrossFit" will be competing tomorrow!

Coach Allen Velasco (left) & HIGA MONSTER (right)

Best of luck to Ryan Riess, Nicholas Grover, Joe Lopez, Katie Inserra & Marianne Jackson!

They will be competing down in Sumner, WA at Rainier CrossFit for the title of "Mt Rainier's Strongest Man/Woman".

This contest is a fundraiser for the benefit of Fragile X Syndrome.  Fragile X is the most common cause of inherited mental retardation & the most common cause of Autism.  However, it is largely unheard of and drastically underfunded.  

Kurtis and Laurie Bowler (owners of Rainier CrossFit) have raised over $40,000 to date for this cause.  Unreal!

The events for tomorrow are listed on the link below:

http://www.mtrainiersstrongest.com/

Good luck to my Imperial braddahs & sistahs!

HIGA MONSTER

   

Imperial CrossFit is getting ready for the "Mt Rainier's Strongest Man" contest this weekend!

Our gym is READY FOR BATTLE!

"Washers Extravaganza" video

Maple Valley "Washers Extravaganza"

My boys Bob Berge, Brian Ward & "Officer" Jimmy Stewart.

HIGA trying to show Officer Jimmy my awesome washer toss skills.

I had to make sure that Jimmy was counting them up right...LOL

Jimmy ended up beating me & put me into the Loser's Bracket.  What a guy...

Jesse Marunde would have been 33 years old today (9/14/79)

This is one of the hardest things I have ever done.  Happy Birthday to my brother, Jesse Marunde.

HIGA MONSTER

Bristol Marunde fights on "The Ultimate Fighter 16" tomorrow!

In the zone & ready to whoop ass!  Bristol Marunde

Tomorrow night, Sept 14th is the season premiere of "The Ultimate Fighter 16" and my braddah, Bristol Marunde is one of 32 fighters to fight for a shot to get into the TUF House.

16 fighters advance to move into the house and train with their coaches for 6 weeks, so set your DVR for 9pm EST/PST every Friday on F/X.

http://www.ultimatefighter.com/

I can't wait to see this go down tomorrow!  Bristol has been working his ass off to get a once in a lifetime opportunity like this, and I am confident that he can do bust some heads on the way to a possible contract with the UFC.

Go Bristol!  I am rooting for you my braddah!

HIGA MONSTER

"5th annual Live Aloha Festival" (Seattle, WA)

My braddahs Chia (left) and Guy (right) were there.

Live Hawaiian music at the base of the Space Needle.

My wife & I ran into our friend, Kim Song, who drove up from Portland, OR.

Saw my friend, "Braddah Gomes" who was the MC for the live music.

Braddah Gomes is the DJ for the weekly "Hawaii Radio Connection" here in Seattle.

"All in da Ohana" kicking it on the grass...

Our friends from Oregon drinking "Subway" & McDonald's" refreshments...

refreshments full of BUD LIGHT!  "All bus brah!"  Lol

Musical guests, "Kapena" was the main attraction this year.

"Grindin' with Grant" Episode #7

CrossFit's stupid remedy for "torn callouses"

Videos from Gatineau, Quebec strongman contest.

"North American Strongman Championships" (Gatineau, Quebec)

Group shot before the start of competition.

HIGA walking out before the 280 lbs Log clean & press for reps.

Nothing better than tearing my hand on Day 1 of the competition.

Karl Gillingham on the Max Wheelbarrow.

HIGA getting ready for the Press Medley on Day 2.

Dave Ostlund getting ready for the Atlas Stones.

Getting ready for the Hercules Hold.

Nick Rush doing the Hercules Hold.

Hugo Girard chalking up to test out the Hercules Hold.

Hugo & HIGA having a laugh while interviewing for the Canadian TV broadcast.

Luckily, I got one last "jab" in before the end of the interview.  Lol

Jean-Francois Caron of Canada won the contest & $5,000 prize.

These guys are always there cheering me on.  Way cool!

Team USA.  

Dave Ostlund, Nick Rush, HIGA, Joel Dirks & Karl Gillingham.

Me & Joe DeSilva.  Joe works for the city of Gatineau & is my Canadian "dad".

My family & I.  Always the greatest feeling to hear them cheer in the crowd!

My friends Sylvie & Yves.  They drive 3 hrs from Montreal every year to watch this contest!

Me & Kyle Rayner (Thunder Bay, Ontario)

My dinner after a long day of competing...1/2 chicken & Poutine.

After dinner, the family & I did some Mini Golf...Local Style brah!

A big thank you to my family for traveling all this way to Quebec with me and cheering me on.  Love you all!

We fly back to Seattle this afternoon and will upload some videos from this awesome contest.

The strongman contest will be broadcast nationwide in all of Canada in English & French later this year.  

Mahalos to Bulky Boy and Animal Pak for all your support!

HIGA MONSTER