There's a familiar smell in the air . . .kind of smells like track season. The scent is still kind of faint because this is the first week of drills and what not, but I can definitely smell it. I got in the shot put ring for the first time since July; I was a little too excited. We haven't actually touched an implement, just doing some drills, but it's still exciting . . . sure beats running. lol jk jk Seriously though, I feel really good about this year. I think my body finally knows what a throw is supposed feel like. Drilling felt so natural. But, on the other side, I have to remember that drilling has always felt somewhat natural to me, it's what happens when I get an implement in my hand that's the problem. I can drill and drill and drill and do it perfectly, but for some reason, things always change when I put weight in my hand. I hope that by drilling a lot during fall training that my body locks in this technique and doesn't screw up things in the long run. lol We shall see. lol
To change gears a little bit, we got a new "thrower" today. He seems pretty cool, but he's never actually thrown before. Strange, right? I know, but he looks like he might actually be able to do a little something. I guess we'll see when he gets in the ring.
Well, that's really all I have for now.
I'm really trying to upload some videos and more pics on here so things aren't so blah, but for some reason my camera won't upload anything, so after I figure it out things will be more interesting.
Until next time . . .
WELCOME
Hello and Thank you to anyone who is taking time out of their day to read my blog. I am so excited to share a part of my life with you and I hope along the way you will gain something from this experience as well.
Let me start by saying in 2012 I will be in London competing for my country in the Olympic Games--well, at least that's my plan. It's gonig to take a lot of hard work to get there, but I plan to give everything I have to achieve my goal.
Presently, I'm entering my senior season as a collegiate shot putter/discus thrower. I spent most of last year on the outside looking in; this year I'm going to be the main attraction. By the end of this season I will be an NCAA champion.
I think I got a little comfortable last year and didn't reach my full potential, which is why I created this blog, so I can be accountable to myself and everyone who supports and encourages me. I will be blogging about my last year as a NCAA thrower and my journey to the 2012 Olympic Trials.
I titled this blog "Mark" because that's the one word I want to hear when I finish a throw. If I have the best throw of my life, it means nothing if the red flag goes up.
With all that said, let the journey begin!!!
Let me start by saying in 2012 I will be in London competing for my country in the Olympic Games--well, at least that's my plan. It's gonig to take a lot of hard work to get there, but I plan to give everything I have to achieve my goal.
Presently, I'm entering my senior season as a collegiate shot putter/discus thrower. I spent most of last year on the outside looking in; this year I'm going to be the main attraction. By the end of this season I will be an NCAA champion.
I think I got a little comfortable last year and didn't reach my full potential, which is why I created this blog, so I can be accountable to myself and everyone who supports and encourages me. I will be blogging about my last year as a NCAA thrower and my journey to the 2012 Olympic Trials.
I titled this blog "Mark" because that's the one word I want to hear when I finish a throw. If I have the best throw of my life, it means nothing if the red flag goes up.
With all that said, let the journey begin!!!
Wednesday, October 6, 2010
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