Monday, June 29, 2009

Eugene...done!

US Nationals did not go well at all. Of course I learned a huge detail when it comes to training which will be greatly noted for future use! I excited my nervous system too early in the week allowing my body to respond greatly on Fri/Sat but was absolutely down on Sunday. This is the 2nd time this year that I went to US Nationals (indoor then outdoor) and was flat. It was impossible to get an adrenaline rush. That's whats crazy about this sport. Everything needs to be perfect. There is no "man-handling," there is no geting pumped up or thinking of cues. It's graceful with alot of force being applied and it needs to be done within .5 seconds. If the nervous system is not there, the shot will not go. If the nervous system is not there the juices will not flow...I have done this a few times in the past and it has become an occuring event.... I need to really learn from this. I will be competing at the Club Championships in 2 weeks in NY, taking a week off and then starting up the training again. I hope to throw decent at this meet in 2 weeks..we'll see! In the meantime I will be focusing more energy towards Jersey Trash Clothing and a new supplement project. Later!

Tuesday, June 23, 2009

At the Garage

Well this is the week. US Nationals are taking place in Eugene Oregon and I will be competing Sunday. I am currently in Reading Pa. working with Dane Miller of Garage Strength. Training today went okay. We forgot the tape to measure the end throws but I believe they were at 61, Dane feels they are at 63. If they are at 63, that would be a good sign. As the week goes on I improve in distance. Well, I have one more day here of training then I head back in NJ for the flight out on Thursday morning. Of course I will be representing Jersey Trash Clothing this weekend. Read more at Jersey Trash Clothing News to see who we are also sponsoring! Keep your head on a swivel.

Monday, June 8, 2009

June 8th 2009

The NJ International Meet was a success! This year there were 18+ Open Men's shot putters with the throws ranging from 53-66+ feet! Rhueben Williams who is currently training in Georgia with Reese Hoffa hit a lifetime PR at 20.25m (66.6) and I hit a second lifetime best of 19.91m (65.4) This roughly puts me 11th or so in the country leading into the US T&F Championships in Eugene Oregon. Now the main thing for me to do is work on hitting my best throw in the first six throws of practice and to get some rest. With my work schedule being inconsistant it is hard to keep my sleep pattern consistant. SO, I am figuring that problem out as we speak. Also, Jersey Trash Clothing is currently sponsoring the band APRILMAY www.myspace.com/aprilmaynj and Daniel Gray www.danielgrayworld.com so check them out... and we are currently waiting to hear back from The Warp Tour! Now back to work!