Hi everyone!

I just applied to compete in my first Highland Games where I live and I’m very excited! I’m and experienced thrower with about 10 years of shotput and discus experience and 6 years of hammer.

I’ve been scouring the internet for info but I’m having a hard time narrowing down exactly what I need. I know I’ll need cleats but not if I need a specific kind or what. I also have no idea where to look for the hammer boots/blades and need some direction. If anyone knows where to get large shoes that would be greatly appreciated as well, for reference I’m a size 16 shoe.

I’m about 2 months out from competition and am going to get back into weight training in the next day or two so I have a bit of time to search.

I'm a strongman wanting to sign up for a stone-focused highland event later this year. I was contemplating getting a kilt to get more into the spirit of the games; would that be frowned upon/in poor taste if I don't have any Scottish heritage in my family (at least that I'm aware of)? My family tree is Czech & Germanic.

If it wouldn't be a problem, what do I need to know about getting a kilt? I know the pattern/colors of a tartan is traditionally determined by your family lineage, which wouldn't be applicible in my case.

Lord Aberdeen and the Marquis of Huntly . 9th September 1926

Aboyne highland games

More images at https://houseoflabhran.com/blog/scottish-highland-games-kilt-style

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Lady Marjorie Mackenzie and Mr Seton Gordon 23 September 1923 at the Inverness Highland Games

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Hello, I am seeking advice for preparing for the highland games in my area. This will be my second time competing and I don't want to die like I did last year. Basically, I didn't train at all last year and said f*ck it and signed up on a whim because it was something I've always wanted to do but never had the chance to. I won first place as a novice and now I want to compete again.

My problem now is that I only have a month and 1/2 to prepare. I practically died last year and don't want to this year. Is there any advice anyone can give me so I'm, 'less dead' by the end of it? (If it helps: I'm female, 5'4 and 300 lb (please don't judge me on my weight, I know I'm obese 😢)) Anything helps 🙏