Meet Results (Sept ’05)
(originally posted 9/12/05)
I’ve been nursing some strained muscles in my back since Saturday’s meet, but nothing serious. The meet went pretty well – not all performances were good, but there were some bright spots with some of the sub-par performances. Surprisingly, many of the “regulars” were not there so I placed pretty well, but it’s the distances thrown that are important.
Hammer: I began with a 28.88m 1-turn safety, which was good because I followed it with 3 fouls (sector, sector, foot). However, the fouls were close to being in, and the distances looked pretty good – 35m+ probably. More work on turns should produce good results in the November meet. I seriously think I can go over 41m then.
Shot Put: Somewhat disappointing. After several 35’ throws in practices leading up to the meet the best I could manage was a 32’ 11”. Seriously considering going to the spin before the next meet, as progress is just not coming using the glide.
Discus: Very encouraging here. After beginning with a long, over-rotated sector foul I settled down and threw 128’ 5” on my second throw. Subsequent throws were shorter, but just barely. My improvements in balance are translating to better consistency, which should open the door for a long throw soon.
Javelin: Javelin improvements are not happening, but based on practice sessions I shouldn’t have expected them. I just need to continue to practice proper technique. I managed 31.10m but I honestly believe I should/could throw 41m in November.
Weight Throw: Almost the same as hammer. I began with a 10.86m (35’ 7.5”) safety and finished with 2 sector fouls and a foot foul. The second throw was a line drive just short of 40’, throw 2 was around 42’, and throw 3 was at 40. 45’ (13.72m) is not out of the question in November.
I’ve been nursing some strained muscles in my back since Saturday’s meet, but nothing serious. The meet went pretty well – not all performances were good, but there were some bright spots with some of the sub-par performances. Surprisingly, many of the “regulars” were not there so I placed pretty well, but it’s the distances thrown that are important.
Hammer: I began with a 28.88m 1-turn safety, which was good because I followed it with 3 fouls (sector, sector, foot). However, the fouls were close to being in, and the distances looked pretty good – 35m+ probably. More work on turns should produce good results in the November meet. I seriously think I can go over 41m then.
Shot Put: Somewhat disappointing. After several 35’ throws in practices leading up to the meet the best I could manage was a 32’ 11”. Seriously considering going to the spin before the next meet, as progress is just not coming using the glide.
Discus: Very encouraging here. After beginning with a long, over-rotated sector foul I settled down and threw 128’ 5” on my second throw. Subsequent throws were shorter, but just barely. My improvements in balance are translating to better consistency, which should open the door for a long throw soon.
Javelin: Javelin improvements are not happening, but based on practice sessions I shouldn’t have expected them. I just need to continue to practice proper technique. I managed 31.10m but I honestly believe I should/could throw 41m in November.
Weight Throw: Almost the same as hammer. I began with a 10.86m (35’ 7.5”) safety and finished with 2 sector fouls and a foot foul. The second throw was a line drive just short of 40’, throw 2 was around 42’, and throw 3 was at 40. 45’ (13.72m) is not out of the question in November.
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