Competition Features Swinging A Mace And Running

MANASSAS, VA — The Shop Gym is hosting the inaugural Vintage Strength Games, a contest based around maces and clubs. There will be a series of similar events held around the country regularly, and the one in Manassas is kicking it all off.

Swinging maces and clubs and sprinting at the same time is pretty difficult, and that's what the games are largely based on. With one handed maces, two handed maces and sprints and runs, this Aug. 17 competition is set to be a fun and challenging one.

The competition is for people of all experience levels. There are two weight classes for men (under 200 lbs./200 or more lbs.) and two for women (under 130 lbs./130 or more lbs.).

See the Facebook Vintage Strength Games event page.

Here's a list of events:

10and2 Mace
- two handed short sprint – 5 minutes
- one handed long sprint – 10 minutes

Long Cycle Club
- two handed short sprint – two clubs of equal weight – 5 minutes
- one handed long sprint – one club – 10 minutes

360 Mace
- two handed short sprint – 5 minutes
- one handed long sprint – 10 minutes (unlimited switches)

Challenge Round - as time allows
- Heavy Mace Ladder
- Heavy Club Mills
- Club Iron Cross Hold

Athletes who place first, second or third will get points. At the end of the competition, the athletes with the most points will win. See the Facebook page link for more details on scoring.

To register, the first event costs $60, the second costs $30 and all other events costs $15. All six events cost $150.

Visit the MaceWorx Vintage Strength Games website for more info and to register.