Super Saturday Series #3 Track Meet

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Today I competed in my first indoor track meet. I was only able to throw shot put since they can’t measure javelin or discus events.  I’m working on a new throwing technique that will be ready by the summer but I’m still tweaking all the details.  I had 6 throws.  I was really happy that I didn’t foul (step out of the circle) and that all the distances were really consistent. Each throw was missing a little something for the ‘perfect’ throw.  I felt a little diconnected.  As I tweaked a mistake in one throw I found I had to tweak something else in the next throw.  I guess it could be considered frustrating but I am excited that I’m figuring these things out on my own so I know what I have to do next.  There is such a huge learning curve with throwing events.  I was throwing with men and women who have been throwing for years so it’s always great to see experienced and talented throwers.

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I got there really early so I could have a good warm and visualize all the steps required.
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Jim Slepica has so such power and passion in this throws.

Last year in the regular season, I threw the 3kg and this year I have been throwing the 4kg. This meet was a good bench mark for the upcoming season and I have a lot of work to do but I am looking forward to it. I feel a lot stronger this year than last and I find I am improving at a pretty fast pace which is awesome. 🙂 I have been enjoying the winter season so much and am really pumped to see what will happen this year.

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There were so many things to focus on. I’m just glad that it’s starting to feel more natural as time goes on.

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It’s great to see some friends compete as well.  I go to school with Shelani Fernando and she is an amazing runner.

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I was also cheering on my friend Kerstyn Ferrell from school too.
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There is always something so cool to watch while you aren’t competing. It’s amazing watching these athletes fly through the ski.

 

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