March 28th

The last few days sucked! It's cold and as I mentioned before, I strained a muscle in my lower abdomen well it got worse. I could not finish practice on Friday and I took Saturday and Sunday off. I am looking to take Monday off too. My lower right back is also nagging me which is effecting my right leg. I feel like I have a bone disease of something, just achy all over. I have never felt this 'drag' before. I hope taking 3 days off will allow me to heal up and get some needed rest.

This has thrown off the begining of my out door season. There is a meet at Princeton on April 3rd but I am feeling that I may not compete until the 17th which is also at Princeton. That means that I will not be going Atlantic City on the 16th.... but who knows?! Everything is up in the air now. Okay done whining... going to eat some chilly then pick up my RAW MILK!!!! MMMM!

March 24th YATTA!

Haz Rubbing someone's face into the ground... he will be fighting April 16th at the Tropicana in Atlantic City!

Game Point! Screw that, you would never see me playing tennis ontop of this.

I started a new training phase this week and I am sore! I also have a groin issue that has been bothering me for a week, so tomorrow is an off day to rest and recover. The last two days have been rain here in New Jersey. My throwing shoes are soaked which leads to my socks being soaked which means my shoes stink. If I can smell them then I know my clients can smell them! I need to wash and dry these things asap!

This weekend I will be throwing at the Monmouth Season Opener depending on my groin. The goal for Saturday is 62+ feet, Chipotle and some drinks in Red Bank during the night. I need to just chill out and relax, but be in bed at a decent time. Last Saturday I was in NYC for Caitlin and Ryan's B-day party. We did not get back to Staten Island until 4:30am and that really killed me Sunday and Monday. As long as I am back in bed by 1 or 2 this weekend then I will be fine.

As for my outdoor schedule... I am still trying to figure that one out. Might be at Princeton next week might not... who knows. I do know that I will be in Atlantic City on April 16th to celebrate my 30th Birthday (TERRIBLE.. WHat happened to the last ten years?) and watching a college roommate of mine, Haz, Smash someone's face in at a MMA fight at the Tropicana. Can't wait!

Gloomy Friday, Bright future!

Nice picture of an older couple... Now if you want to laugh... look to the right in the background!

The last couple of weeks here have been fun. Last week #2 in the Nation Nate Hunter came to New Jersey to get a throwing day in with the Monmouth crew. He must have taken 30+ throws ranging from 62-65ft. That following weekend he did not throw well at the IC4A's but is still due for a big throw. Today is NCAA DI Championships, hopefully he can knock off a big throw there.

Bryce from Temple is training here this week. While everyone else is out at the beaches for spring break he has been here getting alot of hammer and shot put work. Abe Flores, the Monmouth T&F Throws coach is giving him some good feedback and looks to be rubbing off. He has been tossing the 20lb hammer far. Not sure on the distance but it's going a long ways. I think he will finish his track career on a high note.

Now, today Ryder University is coming to practice with us. Hopefully I can get a quality practice in because "the Nut" John Clark will be here.

Tomorrow Dane Miller of Garage Strength will be attending a practice. I am excited about that since he is making my program and likes to bust my balls about everything I do. So, hopefully tomorrow will be another good quality throws day. I wish every week was exciting like this.

Outside of throwing my brother Justin and I have a couple oppurtunities this spring and I hope we take great advantage of them. One being working with some high profile celebrities, Jersey Trash Clothing being in it's first retail space, and two others that I don't want to mention because no one knows! Once they are finalized YOU will hear if first!

Great Training Day!

57 degrees here in New Jersey. It felt absolutely amazing! This was my 3rd day outside and 3rd day with the 17lb shot put. I improved on Friday's mark of 59.7 to 60.9ft today. The best part is that I am not use to the size of the outdoor ball, I am working a different start than the past and I was going about 80% to stay consistant. Now, you may think 60 feet with the 17lb is not that great... but if you know me I can't throw for shit in practice, I only throw well at meet so... that being said, I am excited to see the competition shot fly over 20meters again in May/June time. Hopefully at USA's!

Also, any High School athlete in NJ, Monmouth University is having a meet this Thursday night at 5pm for High School Athletes at the new indoor facility. It be a great idea to increase your indoor PR & tune up for the High School Nationals! Click here for meet information!