Christmas in August

My new budget-priced, low-spin 2k discus arrived today. I can’t wait to take it out for a spin tomorrow.

I was practicing standing throws with my old 2k rubber discus yesterday and I sent several over 100 feet. One measured out to 107’ 6”. If I ever hear of a “Men’s 50-54 yr 2kg Old Rubber Discus Standing Throw Championship” I may enter.

While I was practicing, just out of curiosity I marked off the current American discus record for my age group – 205’ 10”. Pretty impressive. Then I marked off the World Record of 224’ 5”. That wound up being right in the middle of lane 8 of the running track where I practice. I sure am glad I don’t throw that far. I would have to find a new place to practice!