Arizona Long Snapping & shot putting

I was suppose to fly out Thursday but the flight was over sold and I was stuck in here until Friday. Once I got out there I had to immediately drive to Arizona State University and workout with Coach Zauner. I was skeptical on what would happen after sitting on a plane for 4.5 hours and rushing around. As I snapped he noticed my technique change 3 times (which is not a good thing) Once he showed me the technique I was able to get off some good snaps. "I have good speed and strength but being 29, teams usually go with the younger guys." I have 3 weeks to work on my form then I will contact Coach Z. This is his reputation so for him to make calls on my behalf he has to believe that I can do it. So, as of now its 50/50 as for him helping. We'll see. I wish I would have played ball in College and never picked up this damn shot...snapping is alot easier! Later that day I went to John Godina World Throws Center where I got a quick workout in. After this day I was physically and mentally in the shitter! Saturday I made the trip down to Tuscon for the Tuscon Elite Meet. It's great to be around people who are just crazy athletic looking and intense in what they do. It rubs off! I felt good other than a tired lower right back and right leg. I ended up hitting 63.5ft (season best) with 2 fouls a bit further. With one more meet before the US Nationals in Oregon, I am really trying to focus on technical aspects of the throw. It sucks being back in "reality." I am staying positive though. With Jersey Trash Clothing moving forward and the production of an amazing supplement in the works by my college buddy Mike Allen and myself...the future is looking good. Maybe I will be able to make it to more events!

3 Phases out from US Nationals 4 days out from Coach Zauner!

I have been asked what my training day looks like... So here we go:
Warm-up (dyanamic stretches)
Throw (14x16lb shot 8x12lb shot)
Long snap 10-15 snaps
Lift(Close grip snatch 2x80kilo, V-ups 2x15, RDL's 60lb DB's 2x8, Hanging leg raises 2x10, Step ups 135 2x5-90 degrees, Bench press 265 3x5 4 sec negative to bounce bench) All concentrating on being explosive.
Long Snap 10-15 snaps
Specific Strength exercises(35lb half turns to throw 2x15 & 4kilo throws for height 2x15)
Long snap 10-15 snaps
Static stretch

Long Snapping?

It looks like in 3 weeks I will be going to Arizona to snap for NFL Coach legend Coach Zauner. I am very excited for the oppurtunity. I will also be competing at the Tuscon Elite meet. I will keep everyong posted.

here is the video Coach Zauner saw...

Good weather, Good day!

I have started working with lighter shots last week and my body is begining to respond well to the implement. I will be competing this Saturday at Princeton University which will be my 5th day of throwing for the week. Just trying to get the reps in!

To let everyone know my throwing scheme for the week:
Monday: 12 throws w/ 14lb shot then 10 throws w/20lb shot (fun times)
Tues: 24 throws w/ 16lb shot
Thursday 12 throws w/14lb shot then 10 throws w/20lb shot(PR today 54.5ft)
Friday: taking 6-8 throws w/ 16lb shot then lifting etc. Cutting back on throws just so I can throw somewhat well at princeton. I will post how I do Sat. evening.

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Feb 15th 2009

US Nationals are coming and my body has begun to respond to the training..now I must just stay in the circle! At Delaware I hit 61ft fouls (fair throw 59+), Armory 62ft fouls (fair throw 59ft) Milrose Games 63ft fouls (fair throw 60.9) Princeton 65ft fouls (fair throw 61.9) Big throws for outdoors!

PS... I can not get this song out of my head!

EBOOK IS DONE!!!!!!!!

The Student Athlete Guide is Finished and online! It can be found at http://www.studlete.com

Also, if you look below you can see that I was offering personalized training programs in great detail for $50 per 4-6wk workout. Many people contacted me and I was swamped with making workouts... I am allowing myself to make workouts for the next 5 people who e-mail me at j.kalnas@yahoo.com . I will stop making the workouts until after christmas... So, HIT ME UP!