Back to training

So I've started my third week of training for the 2009/2010 season. After being away from the hammer for 4 weeks its has been pretty hard to get back into form. The first few practices went well. I threw the 6kg 65.20m but then the soreness from the workout began to set in. I'm using my own workout until Dr. Bondarchuk gets back from Europe on the 5th. Its feels pretty weird administrating my own program but if I waited for him to get back it would have been too long for me to be away from throwing.

As far as technique goes I've successfully worked on keeping my head with the hammer going into the first turn. The helps me be patient through the turns and helps me not feel the hammer as much. I think on a lot of my throws I'm worried about the distance and try to force it to go further while sacrificing my technique. But its way to early to be trying to throw each implement for a PB. Technique has to be my focus from here on out each and every throw. I'm happy to say I'm still having fun which is a good sign that I'm still doing what I love.

I'll keep the post coming more frequently now. And I plan to do a lot more video analysis this year. Maybe I can get a compare and contrast video of my throws and my training partners.

Thanks for the continued support.

KST Speed and agility camp

This past week I coached at the 1st annual Kareem Streete-Thompson Speed and Agility camp here at home. About 70 Caymanian youngsters came out from ages 4 to 19 and participated over the 4 days. It was great joy to work with these kids. I know that each and everyone of them took something special away from this event. Special thanks to the FSU coaches that came and helped. Coaches, Harlis, Richards, and Dave did a tremendous job. Are local athletes, Ronald, Andrew, the Morgan twins did a fantastic job of keeping the kids in line. I'd also like to thank coach Harper and all the parents that made this event a success. And lastly my Caymanian youth who stuck through the heat all for days and give there best efforts.

Here are some pictures.

2009 Season comes to an end on a low note

Well I just had my last competition in Rhode Island today. I went 58.55m for 6th place. I'm very disappointed to say the least. I had 62m practice throws this past week in Tallahassee. I had two warm ups around 61m but It just didn't pan out the way I had it planned. All my other throws were left sector fouls. I tried to adjust but mentally I think I just lost it.

This year will be the first time that I have not PR'd at a meet. I must say that my training was better than last year even with the injury as a set back. But my competitions were below par.

Now I return home for 2 weeks then its back to Kamloops to do it all over again.

Thanks for the support everyone. I'll probably not blog again till after my much needed vacation.

Tallahassee practice

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59.50M in Cuba video

Season best in Cuba

I've been extremely busy the past two weeks, traveling over 14k and countless time zones. After the Island Games in Aland, I traveled to Havana, Cuba for the CAC games. I threw a season best of 59.50m. Overall I felt it was a successful competition. I'm grateful that my knee held up during the meet and allowed me to produce a season best.
Overall I enjoyed the city but didn't have anytime to see any sites of the island other than what could be seen through our shuttle bus window.
The Caribbean Games were supposed to be held in Trinidad from the 19-21st of July but were canceled due to swine flu fears. So to make up for this meet I'll be traveling to Bogota at the end of the month to compete in my final meet for the 2008/09 season. I'm aiming for a PB and NR.

Results:http://www.world-track.org/?p=2027

Pictures:http://www.facebook.com/home.php?ref=home#/album.php?aid=129559&id=622109407

I know there was a bit of a gap since my last post. But I just competed at the Island Games in Aland, Finland and placed 2nd. I threw 57.78m which is not really close to my best but given the season I've had thus far its not so bad. I did have a warm up at 59m though. My knee bugged me a little during practices leading up to the games as well as in competition. But I'm able to bare it and throw. I leave on Wednesday for Cuba for my next competition.
That's all for now!

Back on the injuried list

It turns out I've torn the fibers in my quad that connect to my patella tendon. I've had this since February but have chalked it up to soreness and having my knee over-worked from training.

My physiotherapist said it will take 10 days of doing absolutely to heal. At this point in the season I can't step away for 10 days and expect to come back and compete well at my summer meets. So coach and I have decided to just back off on the training and focus solely on technique for two weeks. He say's I will be fine and should begin my peak condition or come out of a down phase by the 12th of June.

So right now all my practices have been easy throwing. I'm happy to say I can feel it healing and it doesn't hurt as much as it did last week. I'm eager to see what I can really do this season.

So that's the update for this week. I have a session with the doc on Sat. to see my progress.

Meet notes

So I get to Seattle, I feel great, 2nd warm up throw measured at 60.10m. Then first throw into the competition my left knee began to hurt. I've had trouble with this all season but have been training through it. I've worn a brace and do home rehab (heat and rolling). I gritted my teeth through the whole competition in hopes of repeating my warm-up attempt. I ended up throwing 56m. I'm disappointed about the competition mark but I feel great about my warm up throw and don't feel as if this was a waste of a trip at all. I'd like to thank the high school and masters athletes that came out and made this meet possible. And I greatly appreciate the Bingisser family officiating and putting me up for two nights.
Now the game plan is to get back to Kamloops and get treatment. Find out what's wrong with my knee and see If I can get healthy to compete on June 12th in Richmond.

This season is far from over and I know I will get a big throw before its out!

Training marks

Here are last weeks training marks.

5th
60.10m 7.26kg
65.15m 6.kg
50.50m 9kg
68.00m 5kg

6th
59.36m 7.26kg
62.50m 6kg
48.00m 9kg
68.20m 5kg

8th
58.71m Competition

9th
51.32m 9kg
68.60m 5kg
57ish 7.26kg

11th
50.70m 9kg
71.35m 5kg
59.00m 7.26kg
64.10m 6kg

Training notes

Well training has been going well despite my shorter competition marks. Tomorrow I'll post my marks from last weeks' training. Here are a few photos taken from my competition this past weekend. Thanks Ryan for the photos.

Meet Notes

58.71m Ughz! Not sure what to say at the moment.

Pre meet notes

I have a competition in 3 hrs and its time to set a new national record and personal best. My adrenaline has been pumping pretty hard for the past two hours. My mental game is to not think and throw hard. I'm in good throwing shape so there's nothing for me to worry about. I'll let you all know how I do once I'm doing.

Positive thinking, positive throws.

Training notes

Dr. B got back today as well as the rest of my training group, less Sultana. She's off to compete in Doha. I wish her all the best and hope she throws another Canadian record. Training has been going fairly well. I've had 22 sessions on this program so far. I have my competition here in Kamloops on the 8th and I'm looking to PR there.

Training marks,

29th
60.20m 7.26kg
64.00m 6kg
50.80m 9kg
70.00m 5kg

1st May
60.20m 7.26kg
66.00m 6kg (PR)45.80m 9kg
68.50m 5kg

2nd
57.10m 7.26kg
64.00m 6kg
48.00m 9kg
68.10m 5kg

4th
58.30m 7.26kg
65.01m 6kg
49.01m 9kg
70.70m 5kg

Training notes

Training has been upbeat over the past week. The weather has varied from windy and cloudy to sunny and warm. Even though its almost May it still snowed for a bit the other day. I got sick on Sunday and have been feeling under the weather but I have still been training through it. Here are last week's marks.

22nd
56m 7.26kg
62m 6kg
47.70m 9kg
67.70m 5kg

24th
58.70m 7.26kg
64.00m 6kg
44.60m 9kg
68.60m 5kg

25th
57.70m 7.26kg
63.80m 6kg
46.40m 9kg
68.60m 5kg

27th
58.30m 7.26kg
62.00m 6kg
48.00m 9kg
69.40 5kg

28th
59.00m 7.26kg
63.40m 6kg
no afternoon practice. (clinic)