Jason Dolby Honored at Russian Strength Museum
Today, Jason Dolby had his world record recognized at the St. Petersburg Strength Sport Museum. He donated the medal marking his achievement from the One Hour Long Cycle charity event in Los Angeles last October.
Jason had the idea last year. For his birthday he wanted to hold a fundraiser marathon event to raise money for Children’s Hospital Los Angeles. He decided that even though these events have always been held with one bell he would do it with 2 20kg bells.
We were in St. Petersburg in May of last year at the IKSFA St. Petersburg Elite Sport Camp and he told the coaches of his plan.
“It can’t be done” One Coach said.
“You can’t switch hands” another coach said.
“That’s too bad because I already decided to do it” was Jason’s reply.
When he got home from St. Petersburg he started his training. He suffered through 5 months straight of ultra long sets. After the second month Coach Rachinskiy checked in to see if he gave up his idea.
He had not.
After 3 months Coach Rachinskiy checked in to see if Jason had come to his senses.
Jason stood steadfast.
After 4 months Coach Rachinskiy was worried about Jason’s health. This had never been done before. He did not want Jason to get hurt.
Jason would not be moved.
Coach Rachinskiy made his last call. He asked to come to the event where he would attempt to break his own world record for the one arm long cycle in one hour.
Jason was thrilled. I remember the call…
“Fucking Rachinskiy is gonna come to my event and break a world record! CHU HI!!! Can you believe it!?!?!”
915 reps with 24kg
When he told me we discussed the idea of IKSFA holding a workshop to cover their expenses. We proposed the idea to Aleks…
“Oh baby, that sounds great baby…just what I had in mind! This is gonna be the best…just awesome baby”
We put the event together and got it all set up just as the final day was near. Jason had ground himself into burger.
The Russians arrived in town. Coachs Rudnev and Rachinskiy took the time to train with us. It was so cool to train with them. Jason could not believe they were lifting in his cave, in his home. It was so cool!
Saturday came and we had over 20 lifters ready to go. Jason picked up his two bells. Our friend Tom thought that he was just warming up. When he realized that Jason was attempting to go all the way he was shocked.
20 minutes in we were all focused on our set. I checked to see if Jason had dropped the bells.
He had not.
At 30 Minutes I checked again, this time I was sure that Jason would have hit the wall.
Jason stood steadfast.
At min number 46 Jason wobbled. His eyes rolled back, his foot slipped. I heard the audience gasp as his knee buckled. I looked over because I could feel him fall but…
Jason would not be moved.
He recovered, undaunted, and finished his time.
262 reps, One Hour, World record.
It was the most amazing experience, to see a man go so far in and make it back.
It is not such a normal thing.
Today, his achievement was honored in St. Petersburg Russia. The great sportsman Sergey Rachinskiy made the announcement. Nazo was there, many of Jason’s friends were there. I was there. I got to see it. I will never forget it.
Jason Dolby,
A really man.
Kettle,
May 20, 2011 at 1:45 pm
I feel very lucky to have met you Jason. Congratulations on this and the many more kickass kettle accolades coming your way in the future
May 21, 2011 at 11:24 am
Cynthia! You are too kind! Thank you so much for your kind words! We will def be back to The StrengthBox to see ya’ again!
May 20, 2011 at 2:23 pm
Unreal! Is Jason going to attempt this again to try and break his own record?
May 21, 2011 at 11:26 am
Haa ha thanks John! We’ll have to see about that! Lol!
May 20, 2011 at 2:48 pm
Awesome achievement by Jason, Awesome acknowledgement by such an esteemed group and awesome blogpost! Congrats Jason !
and the photos rock too. very dramatic.
May 21, 2011 at 11:36 am
Mark! Thank you so much bratan! I had lots of great people around me to support me in my training. Lovely museum by the way, with wonderful people!
May 20, 2011 at 4:34 pm
BOOM!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
May 21, 2011 at 11:39 am
Chu-Hi! Thanks Gary!
May 20, 2011 at 5:26 pm
BOOM!!! ChU-HI!!! Jason…YOU ARE LIKE CHUCK F-ing NORRIS! Only better, because it is Kettle.
May 21, 2011 at 11:40 am
Haa haaa! Thank you Aaron! Chu-Hi!
May 20, 2011 at 5:36 pm
Hi Jason,
I am so proud of your determination to take a difficult path and to stick with it. You are a true inspiration of someone who works hard, trains and achieves his goals. Take a bow, you have earned it.
May 21, 2011 at 11:53 am
Thank you Mrs. Buckley/Mom #2! I truly appreciate your kind words and support. John and Nazo really helped out in keeping me focused. Hopefully this has earned me some more of your amazing spaghetti and awesome apple pie!
See you soon!
May 20, 2011 at 9:12 pm
Congratulations Jason!! I was there when Jason did, and I STILL can hardly believe he did it! [I am the "Tom" mentioned in the post.] It is the most impressive display of fortitude and sheer guts I have ever seen with kettlebells. The picture with the two KBs overhead captures how exhausted Jason was, but he just keep doing rep after rep after rep. I remember yelling at him to keep going and doing my best to help encourage him during those last ten minutes. Jason is such a quality guy, I’m so glad he received this honor from the St. Petersburg Strength Museum. Tom
May 21, 2011 at 12:11 pm
Tom! Wow brother, I so wish you were here with us this year and I am speechless! Thank you so so much my man! You definitely helped push me through the end of the hour, and you rode it out with me. You rode it out with the rest of those who gave their hearts and souls to the Children’s Hospital on that day. I thank you.
Jason
May 20, 2011 at 9:47 pm
Jason is so awesome…!
May 21, 2011 at 12:12 pm
Haaa haa! Thanks Chornaya Koshka! You’re the best!
May 21, 2011 at 3:44 am
Fantastic achievement! Hope To have you guys back in SA sooner than later!
May 21, 2011 at 12:25 pm
Chris! Thank you so much! Lots of sweat and muscle soreness haa haa! I can’t wait to come out to SA brother! Tons to share and it will be a blast to lift with you all!
May 21, 2011 at 1:28 pm
Jason–That. Just. Happened! Congratulations–It sounds like you earned it twice over, once with all the training, and one with the doing. Definitely both Chu and Hi!
May 21, 2011 at 8:40 pm
You are the man, Master Chu!
May 22, 2011 at 12:54 pm
CONGRATS! what an honor Jason! I’m quite sure you have many more achievements to come! Chu-hu!!!
May 24, 2011 at 12:43 am
Wow, that’s awesome!!! Congratulations Jason!!! You’re a kettle thug. What an incredible achievement. Your dedication to the sport always inspires me! and it was such an honour to be lifting right next to you at the One Hour Long Cycle event in LA.
May 29, 2011 at 9:44 am
What an honor, Jason. Congratulations!
July 6, 2011 at 9:29 am
I just saw this posting—- WOW this is Incredible! Congratulations! Maya (YYZ-LAX)