Something Positive (Oct ’05)

(originally posted 10/4/05)

Training was pretty encouraging 2 days ago, so I can’t wait to get out this afternoon and work some more. I threw a hammer PR of 118’ 9” off of 1 turn. On the other events I was just concentrating on getting a good block and re-establishing good rhythm. Discus and javelin distances have just about returned to what they were before my recent layoff, but there is much improvement that can be obtained from improvements in technique. Shot is still a problem, although I was able to finally find a good power position on the last 2 throws of the day.

Goals for the day:
Discus – Work on balance, block, and “snap”. Need to be 130’+ consistently.
Shot – Work on block and consistently finding the power position. Need to be ~35’ consistently.
Javelin – Work on block, and body position. Need to start hitting 105’+ consistently.
Hammer – Improve 1-turn distance (~125’), begin working on 2-turns. “Catch” earlier.

Next meet goals:
Hammer – 148’
Shot – 35’
Discus – 131’ 3”
Javelin – 125’
Weight – 46’
Weight Pentathlon - 3343