Ugh Okay I will stretch....

Warm-up and stretch or not to warm up and stretch? That is the question. I guess I will. Today is a day off where I usually do an active recovery, but I am finding it difficult to do this. I blame the internet and it's wonderful get-a-ways. Currently I have an OCD to check out sites like www.mindcrap.com and www.liveleak.com I just can't get enough of them.

My injury that kept me out of quality training is still present, but alot better. I am able to perform many movements that I couldn't do 6 weeks ago. When I first started back I had dropped from 59-60ft with the 18lb to 51 ft. Yes! a 8-9 decrease in throws. I am currently back up to 56 ft with the 18lb shot. Each week I am finding it a bit more tolerable to add in a bit more volume whether that be reps or exercises. Soon I will be back in full swing. As for meets... they are a no go this summer but I hope to participate in Delaware's Fall meet in September. Maybe by then I will be at 20 meters again.

Now paying more close attention to detail, I have noticed that I am weak as shit! However I am still able to get the ball moving (specific strength goodness). I feel that if I can get my strength back up or even surpass my old personal best along with working the Dr. B theories that big things can happen. Now, I am not looking to put up big numbers in 8 months I am thinking more like 20 months! Yes increasing weight in small increments of 7-10lbs monthly over an extended amount of time. I know what your thinking "7-10lbs is alot for 20 months... he'd be benching 550lbs!" When I say I am weak I mean really weak that a 7-10lb increment monthly will put me back up to my old numbers. This will keep muscle healthy (I hope so) rather than forcing fast strength gains which could lead to an unhealthy muscle. Strong but not dynamic to drop bombs! If I can stay at a slow akward pace towards March 2012, I think my response to training would be fantastic. Hey I am 30 and need to take it easy!

okay I need to stretch now or I won't do it.

What Happened To The Season?

What happened to the season!?!?! Looks like its a no go. I have not had a quality practice since the last week in March! AAAHHH! It's frustrating but I feel nature is telling me to rest.. completely. After the groin area injury, I began to get in some light workouts (no more than 30min). I Felt good enough to now get back on track. I had a throwing day with my normal weighted shots and took the following day off to rest the groin. Then the next day... I got sick! Like fever sick! Not sure what it was but it seems every 6 years I get sick like that. So, I was on the couch... for 4-5 days. The positive... I did nothing and rested completely. The negative.. I didn't eat a thing and lost a bit of weight. Okay sickness is over... now my right foot is bothering me ... why? No clue! Now it feels better... "lets start saturday" I told myself... what do I do? I dropped an Fing big metal trash can on my other foot's big toe while wearing flip flops. I thought I lost my toe!


So, tomorrow is the day that I plan on getting a full practice in. Since USA Nationals is out of the picture... maybe I will shoot for a 20+ meter throw at the Delaware meet in September... that sounds like a plan!

I don't know when the MTV gig will air. I will be getting an email letting me know when the show will air. I will keep everyone posted.

If anyone is in Wildwood this Memeorial Day weekend stop by Gary's Boards. Our Jersey Trash Clothing Line will be there on display and for sale! Check out the site www.garysboards.com

30yrs old:( Hurt & MTV

DON'T BE A LAZY BASTARD GO OUT AND WALK OR JOG!
I turned 30 yesterday...it sucks! The twenties are gone! Wait what happened to the 20's? I don't even remember them? There is more of a realization now than ever that time waits for no one. So, these are 100% my last 2 years of throwing. It's scary but yet a bit exciting. What will I do after this? I know that I will be physically active but in a different way. I am ready to look good! When I am finally done with this sport I will drop back down 30 or 40 pounds. I haven't seen my abs in almost 10 years!

First I need to get over this injury. I have had a strained muscle and ligament in my right hip for a month now. It's getting better but I have not been able to do anything explosive and I am loosing my mind! It's exercise with drawl! I got lucky and the trainers at Monmouth University are allowing me to use the ice bath tomorrow. That will add to the healing process, and hopefully will be doing some light tosses by Friday afternoon. We'll see!

Last Wednesday I was in NYC and walked from 18th to 57th street... it took 45minutes! The reason I was in NYC was for an MTV rehearsal for SILENT LIBRARY. Me in a tight spandex outfit, John Travolta look-a-like, a mime, a long haired dude that sings opera. This who was running around me while "I want my MTV" song played in the background.. It was pretty cool. It's interesting what they have me doing and if all goes well I will be causing some pain on some college kids. I will keep everyone posted on that!


Weird? MTV.. huh? I have come to the conclusion that you can not sit around and wait for things to happen. Everyone I spoke to at the studio said that they have their information out there for contact, they e-mail everyone and this is how they get noticed and get work. So, the tip of the day... seize the opportunity and keep life interesting. I guess that is why I get lucky and do some weird stuff. Who wants to live an uneventful life?

Penn Relays 2010

If the Penn Relays weren't exciting enough, with big time runners, jumpers and throwers. Speaking of throwers Nick Vena is timing up a big throw at Penns, now Usain Bolt will be running! He will be competing Saturday April 24th in the USA vs. The World. There is going to be thousands more people there now! I wonder if I should go? More to read here.... http://www.usatf.org/news/view.aspx?duid=USATF_2010_04_08_10_37_59

Nothing to do today...So went to the nude beach!

It's been two weeks since I touched a shot put. I have been able to finally warm-up and stretch but it's still tender. If I were to do anything explosive I would most definitely make it worse. Time is the only therapy...oh and my crazy ass massage I will be getting tomorrow...it will hurt so good! So, since I have this free time I have been working on some Jersey Trash Clothing Stuff (new site and designs by Volcom and Airwalk designers coming soon!) and just resting. Yesterday I went to the beach to get some color and today I went again... this time to the nude beach! It was kinda weird... Okay it was really weird... but it made for an interesting day! No I did not get nude!!!! I am trying to get some color for a little Joby job-job... wink ;) in New York City this month. It's going to be fun and when the time is right I will let you all know what it is! If anyone is interested in health, fitness or my particular injury to my Illiopsoas muscle then go to strengthathletes.com

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!