Tom Walsh (New Zealand) | news & notes

It the video available in real time?

The NZ Championships in March will be a very good competition between Jacko Gill and Tom Walsh

Who are the top players in the men's shot put at the Commonwealth Games?
- Dylan Armstrong (CAN)
- Jacko Gill (NZ)
- TIm Nedow (CAN)
- Dorian Scott (JAM)
- Dale Stevenson (AUS)
- Tom Walsh (NZ)

Is Tom or Coach Beard answering questions like Jason Morgan and his coach did?

I'm curious how Walsh sees his strength levels compared to the European gliders? From what I've read the Euros have bigger numbers in the weight room than the US spinners. Rodhe seems to be the weakest on the bench and squat from our friends up north.

Will Walsh compete versus Birkenhead or Stevenson before IAAF championship?

I’d like to know how Walsh adjusts his training and eating on work days.

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Is Tom or Coach Beard answering questions like Jason Morgan and his coach did?

Tom may, we have yet to ask the coaches.

What are Walsh's weight room numbers? What exercises and loads?

I am Tom's S and C coach and overall planner of where things fit together.

We are very aware that his strength levels are not on the same level as the top throwers but they are tracking up over time so as long as we are making progress in that area then that is a plus. I am also very aware that the biggest strongest guy won't throw the furtherest but fully aware at the same time there are probably minimum standards you need to hit in the gym if you want to compete on the world stage. For example Tom hits around 200kg on the bench press but clearly this needs to improve further.

FYI, Stevenson is retired and is playing Rugby now.

Non-throwing questions.
Why are all NZ's national kits black?
Do you think NZ should get new flag?

@andrew1967 Coach Maclennan, thanks for joingin in.

Hi Guys

1st of all I would like to thank every one that as read the article and Norm for his hard work writing it.
i will answer all your question on thursday night my time as i am very busy with work and training up until then.

Thanks Tom Walsh

thanks again for waiting

1)regards to the video its only in slow mo

2)I hope to compete against Damien 2 weeks before indoors

3) My Pb in the gym are Bench 195kg
Power Cleans 160kg

4) How do i adjust my training and eating around work?
well i work Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday 7am to 5pm i do stretching and rehab in the mornings before work or training. i lift on sunday Avo, Monday after work, Wednesday after work and then a technique Olympic Lifting session thursday morning. Have Tuesday off and throw thursday avo 2 times on friday 1 time on saturday and sunday.

so i train once on the days i work and 2 times on the days i don't.

when i first starting building sometimes i would get to training and be stuffed. So there was no point in training. but after a few months of building i have gotten use to the loads that work puts on me.

It does take a wee bit off training but when i freshen up i have a huge jump, eg i get 2m in shot

food - i just try and eat as much protein as i can, weather it be for supplements or food.
i have 5 easting seaons a day. i call them season as i will be eating from 15-30m each sitting to keep my weight on.

1.) Do you cook your own food?
2.) Do you have a girlfriend?

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Do you think NZ should get new flag?

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@Tom Walsh what are the main championships available to you in 2014? Your interview mentioned the Commonwealth Games. Is there a regional championship for you as well?