June 15th

This past week I started my last phase of lifting leading up to the trials. I had a good reaction to the program the first week throwing an outdoor season personal best for 08. My nervous system peaked at the end of the work week and than shut down quick as lightning by the weekend. I competed and couldn't do one thing right. My distance was 18.45meters. After throwing well at my mock meet Friday I was really hoping to do well on saturday. Due to the type of training I was set to be physically worn down by saturday.

This is how the training is set up. Each phase is 3 weeks long. The first week I will hit a mini peak (friday) than after this my throws drop off from day 6 through day 14 and than begin to pick up again the third week once my body gets a hold of the training. This third week where my body recovers is the week of the Olympic Trials. So, even after a poor performance this past saturday I am still excited for the Trials and for a big throw!

3 weeks to go

I competed yesterday at the NJ International meet in Holmdel, NJ. It was very low key and of course they did not follow the time schedule. That is one main reason I can not wait for the Trials. They do not touch the schedule and it is very detailed, which is nice because I have to time my warm-up perfectly. As, for yesterday I hit 63ft twice. I am happy with that even though my goal before trials is 64ft. It was 92 degrees and humid. I felt good but was feeling too good. If I am too loose I lose the muscle tension that I need to throw well. All and all it was a good meet. This week is going to be hot and I have alot of hours to put in at work this week :( The good thing is is that I start my peak phase!!! So, I am expecting to do better than this past saturday.

June 14th Monmouth University Men's shot 11:30am
High school and masters can throw. Just make sure you have your USATF MEMBERSHIP #
you can get it at www.usatf.org

June 2nd

So after having 4+ weeks of only training, I am finally competing this weekend at the NJ International Meet at Holmdel high school. The goal for the next 2-3wks is to go 19.50m(64ft) on the program that I am currently on. If I hit this distance it will set me up for the trials in 4 weeks. Work has been getting crazy. Alot of college and high school people are in need oftraining so my days have become very busy. However, I did somehow get coverage for June 4th. I will be going to the NJ Meet of Champions to watch 2 of the best high school shot putters compete. Well, off to practice at 8:30am, which is entirely too early for me :(

May 21st

Caitlin graduated yesterday and the weather was terrible. Raining and in the high
40's. So, she is done! She has her Masters and just got offered a job today which she took! I am excited for her. As for me I am continually pushing forward to get the student/athlete website up. I am still in the begining stages, but this needs to be done if I want to continue with the training. As for training, I just began my 2nd workout cycle. It is definitly easier than the 1st cycle. Here is a taste...18lb x 12 throws 14lb x 10 throws. LIFT (close grip snatch 2x5, plate twists 2x10, bounce bench press 3x5 superset w/explosive push-ups, jump squat superset w/bdy wght explosive jumps). Than head back out for 13lb x 20 standing throws at 80% intensity. This is done 3 days on 1 day off. Fun stuff! My hand is holding strong. The treatment I have been receiving from Sharon "magic hands" Wentworth is amazing. The evolution of the "tape job" has gotten alot better and has taken alot of stress off my wrist. Tommorrow is a warm-up/stretch and get errands done. Later

pork chop sandwiches!

It's been a bit so I thought I would post something. I am still on the 1st cycle of my peak program. However, my wrist is screwed up. I have a calcium deposit that is irratating my tedons. So I was only able to throw twice last week. I am getting treatment from Sharon Wentworth. She has volunteered to help since I was denied treatment from the University...Insurance reasons apparently. I have faith in Sharon and her magic! So, I am being smart and not trying to do anything that will aggrevate it...too much. So, the remaining weeks of May is getting the work in before I compete again the 1st & 2nd weeks of June; tuning myself up for the Olympic Trials on June 27th.

May 5th....

Here is the video of the 66.3ft throw on 5/2/08

series: 62.9-foul-64-66.3-foul-66

May 2 Princeton life time PR!!!

Well, there is not much to say other than F@CKing finally. Sorry for the language! This was my series today at Princeton: 19.20m, F, 19.54m, 20.19m, F, 20.16m. It was awesome. However, my technique is horrific and needs work. When I hit the throw I just knew it and began to scream like a complete idiot! I have it on film but I do not have the cord to upload it to the computer. So, I will have it up Sunday night. I also will be competing again at the University of Delaware tommorrow morning. I hope I can achieve similar results before my body breaks back down for the rest of the month. Check www.myspace.com/jkalnas sunday night to see the video and hopefully see another good video from Delaware. Well, off to bed!