Baby Steps lead to big throws

As the week comes to a close I reflect back on a week that included 3 throwing workouts.....OUTSIDE!!!!!

The majority of snow is gone from the fields and I was out at Strathcona Athletic Park this week with Fish (Rob Fisher).  I have fully transitioned from Ron to Fish for my coaching and was blown away with the depth and detail Fish has put into my program.  Especially when dealing with my work schedule.

My first day at the track (Tuesday) was very humbling.  Thankfully Fish was there with me to guide me on the proper path.  A lot of direct feedback is what I need to progress every time I throw.  Tuesday's workout was somewhat disappointing as there are a lot of holes in my approach and throw.  I think part of the frustration was knowing that Ron was training me as a sprinter and not a thrower.  I am in great shape but just not great throwing shape.  I think that if my program had been different since October things would be different this spring.

Thursday's workout was much different.  The feedback Fish gave me on Tuesday and throughout Thursdays workout I was able to make significant improvements.  4 step approaches with crappy High School javelins and a strong X-wind while still throwing a decent distance put my mind in a good spot moving forward.

Lots of throwing means a couple of things.  Happy Athlete, sore body.  New movements, stretches and lot's of throwing means sore legs and shoulder.  Good thing Fish has icing, chiro, massage and stretching worked into my training plan.

Looking forward to the upcoming week, although with new baby arriving anytime training will be obviously take a back seat for a while.  Of course, baby means 23 days off work for me starting Wednesday morning!!!!

David

3 Weeks to go

It is 330am I am working as usual and I just finished a great 60min med ball workout.  After the workout a thought popped into my head.  It is April 14 and I have my first track meet on May 05.  For those of you counting that is 3 weeks from today.  Normally this would not be such a big deal, except for several restrictions. 

1: The entire province of Alberta has been under a snowfall warning for the past 2 days.  Edmonton was not hit so bad (maybe 5cm) but Calgary is supposed to get 15-20cm.

2: I have not had an outdoor practice at this point

3: While transitioning between coaches within our club, I have not received a training schedule.

4: See #1

I am in great shape and feeling very strong but am getting a little worried about the start of the outdoor track season.  I can be as strong as I want to be but if I cannot practice technique and actually throw a javelin I am not sure how things are going to go 3 weeks from now. 

The outdoor season is not very long in Alberta and I only have a limited amount of time this year.  Gotta make every day count.  Every day off is a day farther away from Rio

David

Back At It!!!

My last post was talking about the great time in Banff and my 'lazy' week of training.  I am happy to say that I have been back on track over the last couple of weeks.  Even working Monday-Thursday this week I have been able to get 3 hard quality workouts in plus a few other active recovery workouts.  My body feeling sore tells me that I have indeed been pushing hard.  

The snow has been melting like crazy here over the last 10 days and my front lawn is almost completely clear.  Time to get ready to start throwing...........not quite.  As we speak I look out the window of my office I can see the snow that has been accumulating in the parking lot for the past 4 hours.  Edmonton is expecting to get 5-15cm of snow over the next 24 hours.  Guess the hopes of throwing outside are on hold for a while.  By the end of next week the temperature is supposed to be back around 7-9C so my fingers are crossed.

David