It's Been A While; We've Got Some Catching Up To Do

Would you be surprised if I told you that last week I was ready to call it quits? Not my blog, but NSU track and field. I guess that would also mean giving up my blog, but that's relatively unimportant in the scheme of things. Anyways, this wasn't something that came out of the blue, it had actually been building up and by Friday I had just had enough. Seriously, out of the five days of practice last week, there wasn't one day where we (the throwers) had everybody either at practice or on time for practice. The fact that they weren't physically there didn't really bother me, it's what them not being there represents. Sure, track is an individual sport, but we have to combine our individual efforts to be a team. One of my goals this year is for the women's team to win a conference title (I mean it's only fitting considering conference is at home this year). But, how the heck can we expect to win anything when we can't even show up for freaking practice. What makes it worse is that I gave this long speech to the women about being accountable. Not only being accountable to themselves, but being accountable to the team. It's frustrating because I've put myself in a position to be a leader, but I can't lead if people don't follow. It's even more frustrating because I don't think anybody on the team is held accountable for anything they do. I think the coaches have gotten to a point where they are tired of trying. I try to set the best example that I can, but honestly some people just don't care and it pisses me off. It's reasons like this that have kept me from accepting this role in the past. I guess I'm just tired of all the b.s. on this team. But, I've calmed down since last week and I've decided, for my own selfish reasons, to keep at this thing. I mean, I can't be a NCAA Champ if I'm not on the team, right?



In other news, we're maxing in the weight room and testing some other skills this week. We did power cleans yesterday and I don't mean to toot my own horn, but I did get 225 yesterday Today we're doing the vertical jump and the 40 yard dash and later this week, we'll do the bench and the timed mile. I never did get around to running in preparation for that mile, so we'll see how things go. lol



I really need to studying instead of blogging considering I have a major test tonight and I take the GRE in tomorrow. Wish me luck. So, on that note, I'm gonna get dressed for practice and start studying again.



See Ya next week!!!!

O, by the way, my six weeks is up!!! My diet is over. In the process, I knocked off some of my baby fat and I lost 10 pounds!!! (Go me!) I've kind've pigged out this week, but I plan to pick back up my eating habits next week. Thanks for the support. Picutre coming soon.

This is so all over the place I can't even think of a title

I know. . .I know . . .I'm late on my update, for that I apologize, but I've kind've been busy. Well, not busy, more like tired. Track practice has been getting the best of me. I come home and I feel so nasty from sweating in the hot, humid Louisiana heat that all I want to do is shower and lay down. By the time I get motivated to do anything, it's time to go to be and I don't miss out on sleep. lol.

The past few days, I've really been trying to get to know the two freshman throwers. One of them, Shay, is still really quiet and reserved, but I have a feeling that she's gonna come around sooner or later. She really has no choice because she's gonna be spending a lot of time with us. The other one, KeKe, she's had no problem adapting to us. She's a character. She has the kind of confidence I wish all the girls had. She doesn't get wrapped up in what she knows somebody else can do; she's only worried about what she's gonna do. She wants to be the best, not the best right behind me, but the best!!! I love it!!! Her drive, drives me to better and I hope the others can feed off of her determination.

In other news, I'm still trying to come up with fundraising ideas! It's been like 2 months and I still don't have any good ideas. Ugh, it's so frustrating because I know there's money to be made!!!

An update on the diet. Things are not looking so good right now. This is week five and I've really let my guard down. For a while, we hadn't been grocery shopping and so I was just kind of eating what I could just really limiting my portion size, but today I had a total weak moment! I cheated so bad I'm thinking about not eating for week. Not really, but I probably had enough calories for a week. Burg, bought chips to go with chili dogs that we had for dinner last night, since I got out of class late and wouldn't be able to cook. Well let me tell ya. Today while I was sitting at home doing some work I pigged out them. Before I knew it I had eaten darn near half the bag--and I'm talking about the big bag. I think today was a reality check though. I'm back on pace and ready to give it 100%. I'm gonna hate to get on the scale tomorrow, but hey that's the harsh reality of my choices.

Signed . . . Sealed . . .Delivered

Let me start by apologizing for not having a new post up on Monday. For the past few days, I have been trying to include video on my blog post, but after waiting all day for the videos to upload I got an error message, so I'm holding off on those for now. Hopefully, I can find a format that will upload.

On to the good stuff . . .

The first day of team practice was this past Tuesday, which means this is officially the beginning of my senior season . . .my last season as a collegiate athlete. Wow. It's almost surreal because I'm excited to be a senior and I'm excited for what's to come in the season, but after this, I have some major life decisions to make. I'm not going to dwell on this though because I have time to figure this out. What's really important, is what I'm going to do this year. As you all know, I started this blog because I have promised myself, my coach, my family, friends and all my supporters that I will be bringing home a National title this year, but that's not the only thing I'm setting out to do. Last week, when I spoke to the team--which went well if I may say so myself--I asked each of the girls to write down their goal for this season . I challenged them, to put in writing, what others should expect from them in 2011. It's not enough just to show up and go through the motions. So, tonight I'm putting it out for everyone to see . . . here's what you can expect from me in 2011:

1. The 60/60 challenge. I plan to go 60 m (just under 200 ft) in the discus and 60 ft in the shot
2. Win a NCAA title in either the shot put or the discus . . .I would mind taking them both.
3. Sign a deal with some major athletic brand, so track can become my career.
4. Be a leader. I haven't always accepted this role, but I think I'm far overdue.

So, there it is . . .signed, sealed and delivered.