Greg Damian
and I are planning to attempt the record together head to head in
April. Greg's training is going great and he recently did 4 pullups
with 117 pounds! That is only about 9 or 10 pounds under what he
weighs. Here is the current record (644) I spoke with this gentleman
last week.
http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?
f=/c/a/2005/12/09/NBGJDG1ELV1.DTL
Greg has done 445 pullups in 30 minutes and I have a feeling he will
be well over 700 in his attempt.


As for the email below I already responded back directly.

[Happy New Year!
Hywel is the one who sent it to me (with critical comments) anyway,
it was only a simple observation. (I unfortunately don't have time to
try and investigate the claim further and that photo was the only
thing I had to go on, so I am sure you will forgive me) Anyway I am
sure your attempt was judged correctly and good job on the 610, I
spoke with Guy who has the 644 record and he has submitted his video
to Guinness, although it wont matter sounds like you me and about
three other guys are out there training for 700. Truth is less then
700 will be something of a dinosaur soon.
700 is like a 4:00 mile, and in ten years there well be 100 people
who can lay claim to it.
My apolagies if I was insulting. Keep training and I hope you
compete in a STREND. I think I will compete in the Canadian STREND
in August. In any case this 2006 will be a year for records!!!!]







--- In STREND@yahoogroups.com, "haygem8" <haygem8@y...> wrote:
>
>
> hi matt came across this site over the xmas break interesting
> reading the chap you are referring to is myself,
> you know one (I seen a picture of the guy who did the
> 512, (terrible form, I can' t believe they let him get away with
> those, his knees were way out there)
> what you don,t know is the photos you have seen was done
> for the local papers only I was asked to do lots of silly positions
> from one arm to having
> one of the kids on my back etc etc if you look
> carefully ,if its the photo I'm sure it is,look at the guy to the
> side it may give it away that the shot is
> set up, looks like a rabbit caught in the head lights,as
I
> now know from reading the messages on this site,you are aware I did
> a 610 in one hour at the Vi-sport challenge in Belfast and
competed
> in the comp at 01.30pm same day, the comp is based on the ultra-
> fit,there was some of the top x trainers in the world (hywel didn't
> come) and to do the above in front of your peers
> who would be the first to find fault if there was any,even
> the judges discounted a few ,I appreciate you could only voice your
> opinion on the photo ,but I do think
> you should be more certain of your facts before you post a
> message rubbishing someone you don't know,all the more so as your
> name Matt carries a lot of
> respect on this site ,from the messages I've read,the
> people at Guinness have been in the records business,for a number
of
> years and are more than happy
> with my form which is tight and tidy (English term) and
> full straight line body at the end of each rep,sorry to go on but
if
> someone posts messages about me I feel I have the right to reply.
> ps have been looking at the strend site ,i must agree with
> hywel looks a great comp will give it a go even if its just for the
> training it would be a good work out,just one more thing
> when i first broke the record in jan i didn't do any
> specific training i phoned GWR on the Friday to check out the
record
> which was still 445 and on the Saturday i tried it and did it with
> ease so I phoned back on the Monday and asked for the form so I
> could do the thing as per GWR rules when it was posted on the box-
> fit Hywel was the first to tell me that you was the
> true champ as I only did 512 and you had done 522 after a few
> emails we agreed to disagree but your record was never accepted by
> GWR why was this? it could have been down to just
> incorrect paperwork who knows, well it's been nice emailing
> you and look forward to your reply, all the best and a happy new
> year to you and your family and all who visits this message.
>
> regards Steve and family would love to see the video
> of your 50 pull ups i think hywel may have a copy
>
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> --- In STREND@yahoogroups.com, Matt Bogdanowicz <skate_94538@y...>
> wrote:
> >
> >
> >
> > I recieved confirmation regarding the review of all submitted
> documents. My camera ran out at 509, and the Marines wife got the
> rest on her digital camera which had just enough left for the
> remaining few. This could have been an issue.
> >
> > I seen a picture of the guy who did the 512, (terrible form, I
> can' t believe they let him get away with those, his knees were way
> out there)
> >
> > The record is yours-
> > I know you will be over 700 you should blow this thing out of the
> water. I am so busy running and racing lately, it is hard to find
> time to lift and concentrate on pull ups. Perhaps in September
when
> the best of the track is behind me. I would like to raise money
for
> some sort of charity again if I can.
> >
> > Let me know how you do. Good Luck
> > Matt
> >
> > greg_damian <greg_damian@y...> wrote:
> > I just received this response from Guiness. Matt, I am surprised
> you
> > are not listed. Did you receive a confirmation?
> >
> > I may give this a go next Saturday.
> >
> > Dear Mr Damian
> >
> > Thank you for your enquiry regarding your intention to attempt
the
> > record for 'MOST CHIN UPS IN ONE HOUR'.
> >
> > We have attached our recommended guidelines for this attempt
which
> > provides you with all the details you require to make your
> attempt.
> > You should ensure that all those participating are aware of the
> > contents of these guidelines, and your attention is drawn to the
> > authentication we require when you come to make your claim.
> >
> > Our standard agreement form for record attempts is also enclosed
> and
> > must be signed by yourself and any other individual who may
> > contribute material as evidence (e.g. photos/videos). This must
> be
> > returned with the above documentation in order for us to consider
> > your claim. Please ensure that your claim ID number (above) is
> > clearly marked on your package and all documentation.
> >
> > Once the record has been attempted and you have compiled your
> claim
> > and completed the standard record agreement form, they should be
> > sent to us here at:
> >
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by
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> >
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