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Back at it again.  Started training end of the summer 2010 to spark something that will get me more height.  I have been changing my approach to training.  Last year you may have read my blog about all my training efforts.  This yea...]]> Fri, 15 Oct 2010 16:21:00 +0000
March 14th Silver Medal at Masters World Championships My journey comes to an end for this indoor season.  My blog was long and the work was good.  Injuries slowed me down from December until March, but I made my way through it.  I ...]]> Sun, 14 Mar 2010 07:42:00 +0000
Started having some technical difficulties with form over the winter break but with vigorous weight and jump training, everything is looking positive. I have been building myself towards a goal where hopefully I can go out and jump 7ft on a b...]]> Tue, 12 Jan 2010 00:50:00 +0000 Tue, 15 Dec 2009 04:39:00 +0000
I was ready the stadge was set, I was having the best year of my life, I was undefeated against all the Americans this outdoor season with new PBs and the USA champs in my backyard I was ready for something big.  I woke up Sunday June 28th and...]]> Fri, 10 Jul 2009 20:02:00 +0000
Well I cant really say much except that I am feeling great.  I have been training hard all year and now is the first time that I am truely rested.  I am stronger, faster and more confident than I have ever been.  I have high high hopes.&...]]> Sat, 27 Jun 2009 16:05:00 +0000 Tue, 23 Jun 2009 18:12:00 +0000 Keyword: Perseverance. I started the meet w/ the jitters. I knew I had a lot riding on this meet since it happened to be the Biggest Meet of the Year, Showcasing the Best Jumpers From Washington to Maryland. There was a good 3 hr rain delay before pr... Thu, 18 Jun 2009 14:28:00 +0000
Well I am waiting for my flight in Vegas right now on my way to Brazil for the weekend.  I love Vegas!  I wish I could just stay here for all weekend instead of the long trip that lies ahead of me but the competition awaits.  I am...]]> Wed, 20 May 2009 16:55:00 +0000
it's 12:33am on a wednesday... this saturday i will compete at the german student championships (which are held in darmstadt) along with raul spank (5th place 2008 ...]]> Wed, 13 May 2009 20:32:00 +0000
The stage was set this year for the Drake Relays with 8 of the top 10 (Jim Dilling, Dusty Jonas, Tora Harris, Andra Manson, Keith Moffat, Jamie Nieto, Scott Sellers and myself) ranked high jumpers in the nation all in the same competitio...]]> Tue, 28 Apr 2009 14:04:00 +0000
Well I have been sick the past few days but that is not slowing me down from hard training and finalizing some things for this years outdoor season.  I have recently been sent a schedule from my agent with what meets have the high jump and have no...]]> Tue, 31 Mar 2009 20:43:00 +0000
he flowers are blooming the birds are singing its spring time as the outdoor season officially begins.  I am up in Eugene and its finally starting to get a little warmer!  The weather here has been quite miserable at times and we have all bee...]]> Fri, 20 Mar 2009 19:14:00 +0000
Well what can I say I am happy with the way my indoor season went.  I averaged a 2.31.8m jump (just over 7-7) won 3 meets and got 2nd in 3 meets.  I never would have thought that the indoor season for me was going to be this success...]]> Thu, 05 Mar 2009 17:19:00 +0000 Its been a long season. I thought back to how much work I put in in contrast w/ my recent akeles tendonitis. I rehabed da hell out of the injury and I felt somewhat ready to go. After the 10+ hr bus ride to Penn State my jump practice a couple days bef... Mon, 02 Mar 2009 19:32:00 +0000
Well as we all know the US indoor Championships are next weekend in Boston. I am entered in the competition for the first time and am eager to face the best field in America. With jumpers like Jesse Williams, Andra Manson, Jim Dilling, Dusty Jonas,&nbs...]]> Fri, 20 Feb 2009 10:52:00 +0000
I have not had the internet for a week now!  I have a blackberry so I can use the internet and email on it, but its just not the same.  I finally got back into Sweden they are always good for internet use, its streaming everywhere! ...]]> Mon, 16 Feb 2009 17:15:00 +0000 Sun, 08 Feb 2009 17:55:00 +0000
Well this was a crazy meet one that I thought I might not even compete in! I strained my back the day before the competition and it did not feel good in the warm ups before the meet.  I did my usual warm up and then took a few jumps at some...]]> Wed, 04 Feb 2009 06:03:00 +0000 Ok here is the info for the meet I am going to compete at in Sweden The meet website is http://www.malmoindoorgala.se/index2.php ... Sun, 01 Feb 2009 09:38:00 +0000