Real quick... It rained all day... Ugh... I ended up throwing in the rain and didn't have to bad of a meet. I threw 64'0" (19.51m) and had a couple fouls over 20m (65'7"). I was really rushing the throw but it still felt ok. It was nice to have a home meet. I still have A LOT more in me. Talk to you again on Monday.
My shot putters both PRed... one by 2 inches... another by 2 feet... 54'10" adn 53'11"!
Steve
Saturday, March 31, 2007
Tuesday, March 27, 2007
First outdoor meet this weekend!
The meet at LSU last week was great. We had a number of PR's on the team. I have 5-6 athletes that are all very close to the NCAA regional mark. If they hit it they will go to the Regional meet in Missouri in late May. I believe that it is only a matter of time for them. There is a shot put guy, a discus guy (who threw 52'10" PR and 165'0" PR this weekend), three discus girls (Jessica Rutherford is still awaiting news on her back to see if she will compete this season), and a hammer girl (who PRed 2 feet in the shot this weekend, 43'10"). Also, our javelin guy continues to lead the nation after yet another PR in a very talented field at LSU. He threw 71.35m (234'1") which is a school record, PR, and ranked #1 in the nation. Pretty impressive. Our team is progressing so well right now and it makes my days much more enjoyable.
But that's not all! I've recently purchased a new vehicle - a 1997 Chevy Cavalier. It is a bit dented up front but it runs very well. I've also started meeting more people in Lake Charles, making much of my evenings much more enjoyable.
I think it is running over to my throwing. I had a great practice today. It started out like last week's practice, with each throw feeling balanced but no finish. On the last couple of throws, I realized my problem. I've been going to fast out of the back of the ring, making it difficult for me to connect with the shot at the finish. I slowed down in the back and bam - 20 meters (65'7"). So things are great. I'm fully prepared to throw this weekend and feel very confident that I can get a couple of throws out over 66'. It is a home meet, so I may be really busy all day but I won't let that bother me.
I've got to go now. Hammer practice! This will be a great weekend. I will post on it on Saturday night at the finish of the event (at least a quick post on the results).
Steve
But that's not all! I've recently purchased a new vehicle - a 1997 Chevy Cavalier. It is a bit dented up front but it runs very well. I've also started meeting more people in Lake Charles, making much of my evenings much more enjoyable.
I think it is running over to my throwing. I had a great practice today. It started out like last week's practice, with each throw feeling balanced but no finish. On the last couple of throws, I realized my problem. I've been going to fast out of the back of the ring, making it difficult for me to connect with the shot at the finish. I slowed down in the back and bam - 20 meters (65'7"). So things are great. I'm fully prepared to throw this weekend and feel very confident that I can get a couple of throws out over 66'. It is a home meet, so I may be really busy all day but I won't let that bother me.
I've got to go now. Hammer practice! This will be a great weekend. I will post on it on Saturday night at the finish of the event (at least a quick post on the results).
Steve
Monday, March 19, 2007
Going into a rest week...
Hey all!
Sorry that I haven't posted in a while, but there isn't much action going on. I just finished my third week of lifting and it went great. My body is a little shot right now, but I have a rest week this week to let my nervous system get fresh again. I will have two more hard weeks after this and then I will open up at my first meet in El Paso (April 14th). Lifting is going great and I have had some great techinical sessions in the shot.
This past weekend the team went to Lafayette, LA for a track meet. The early events went very well and then the sun must have gotten to everyone in the meet. In all of the later events, the athletes were worn down and performances were poor (for every school too). But in the morning, my athletes were 8 for 8 in PR's! It included two new hammer school records. My hammer throwers are coming along great. My #1 guy is in his second year throwing after I converted him from a 400m runner (like 52 seconds). He threw 49.14m (161'2") which is a huge PR for him. My girl threw well also (171'7") and had a small toe foul that went around 180' (which would have been a regional qualifier).
Oh yeah! I've got my plane ticket to Europe for the summer (Thanks Malcom!). I leave on July 8th (right after my sister's wedding on the 7th) and return on September 8th. I will get to have lots of meets and hopefully make some good money! Either way, I'm sure it will be a blast as I love to travel and see new places. I might also try to make a meet in Zagreb, Croatia shorty before Susan's wedding. It is on July 1st and it is a big big meet. If I can find a cheap ticket I will try to go.
Well, have a great week. I will update you on my throws sessions later in the week.
Steve
Sorry that I haven't posted in a while, but there isn't much action going on. I just finished my third week of lifting and it went great. My body is a little shot right now, but I have a rest week this week to let my nervous system get fresh again. I will have two more hard weeks after this and then I will open up at my first meet in El Paso (April 14th). Lifting is going great and I have had some great techinical sessions in the shot.
This past weekend the team went to Lafayette, LA for a track meet. The early events went very well and then the sun must have gotten to everyone in the meet. In all of the later events, the athletes were worn down and performances were poor (for every school too). But in the morning, my athletes were 8 for 8 in PR's! It included two new hammer school records. My hammer throwers are coming along great. My #1 guy is in his second year throwing after I converted him from a 400m runner (like 52 seconds). He threw 49.14m (161'2") which is a huge PR for him. My girl threw well also (171'7") and had a small toe foul that went around 180' (which would have been a regional qualifier).
Oh yeah! I've got my plane ticket to Europe for the summer (Thanks Malcom!). I leave on July 8th (right after my sister's wedding on the 7th) and return on September 8th. I will get to have lots of meets and hopefully make some good money! Either way, I'm sure it will be a blast as I love to travel and see new places. I might also try to make a meet in Zagreb, Croatia shorty before Susan's wedding. It is on July 1st and it is a big big meet. If I can find a cheap ticket I will try to go.
Well, have a great week. I will update you on my throws sessions later in the week.
Steve
Saturday, March 10, 2007
2007 NCAA Indoor National Champion Brad Gebauer
This post has nothing to do with me. I had to post about one of my best friends, Brad Gebauer. He had an amazing meet at the NCAA Championships, winning the pole vault with a jump of 18'0". It will put McNeese State University in the top 25 in the nation (maybe top 20). It is very good for our program and even better for Brad. I knew he could do it. He has some great pole vault years ahead of him.
Here are results:
http://www.uark.edu/depts/wathinfo/track/livestat/
Here is an interview:
http://www.flocasts.com/flotrack/nationals2007.php?nationals2007=284
And here is what www.mcneesesports.com had to say:
http://mcneesesports.cstv.com/sports/c-track/spec-rel/030907aaa.html
Congrats B!
Here are results:
http://www.uark.edu/depts/wathinfo/track/livestat/
Here is an interview:
http://www.flocasts.com/flotrack/nationals2007.php?nationals2007=284
And here is what www.mcneesesports.com had to say:
http://mcneesesports.cstv.com/sports/c-track/spec-rel/030907aaa.html
Congrats B!
Friday, March 9, 2007
Two weeks in...
I just finished my second week of six weeks of tough workouts that will gear me for the outdoor season. My body started wearing down after a long day in the sun on Wednesday. McNeese had a little track meet up at Northwestern LA. Weights have been going good though. It is really nice to have a training partner to push you in the weight room and get you in every morning. I threw once this week because I am beat. The distances were very low but I was only trying to work on my technique. My nervous system is really shot right now. But I feel really good to get 2 solid weeks of work in. I have a really big weight week ahead of me before I get a modified rest week. Then 2 more weeks and outdoor season will be here.
My kids did pretty well on Wednesday - especially the guys. We got two new school records in the men's and women's hammer. My discus thrower had a great day, surpassing his bests from last year in the shot (50'6") and the discus (165'). There was also a PR from my #1 shotputter who threw consistently around 54' with a best of 54'9". They have a long ways to go, but this was a GREAT start for them.
I'll post mid week next week to update you on my strenuous and intense weight workoouts.
My kids did pretty well on Wednesday - especially the guys. We got two new school records in the men's and women's hammer. My discus thrower had a great day, surpassing his bests from last year in the shot (50'6") and the discus (165'). There was also a PR from my #1 shotputter who threw consistently around 54' with a best of 54'9". They have a long ways to go, but this was a GREAT start for them.
I'll post mid week next week to update you on my strenuous and intense weight workoouts.
Friday, March 2, 2007
Hitting the ground running
With one week of tough lifting underneath my belt, I feel like a new man. I've decided to put in 6 weeks of heavy lifting to get my strength levels and fitness back up before the outdoor season is upon me. I have a new sense of motivation. I don't know if it is from my poor performance at the USA Indoor meet, my overall goal of the year (to be at my best for outdoors), or my new training partner. Whatever it is, I feel good. I'm upset that I was not able to throw what I know I can throw right now. I'm in shape for a big PR. It just didn't happen indoors. But, it is still there and as I get more practices with the shot, good things will happen.
This week one of my hammer throwers started lifting and training with me in the mornings. He is definitely the hardest worker on the team, so it keeps me honest during those 8am workouts. I've also purchased a bike which I ride to work every morning (and ride home every night). It is a 20 minute ride which makes for a very good warm-up. I've also started eating very well which makes me feel more athletic and fit.
My kids have a meet on Wednesday and I pretty optimistic about their first meet. Yesterday, all of my five hammer throwers threw PR's in practice. That is almost unheard of.
Other than that, nothing is new. There is nothing else to do here except stay focused on the training.
If you'd like to know more, you can email me at stevemanz@hotmail.com or call my cell at (5 17) 449-7835.
This week one of my hammer throwers started lifting and training with me in the mornings. He is definitely the hardest worker on the team, so it keeps me honest during those 8am workouts. I've also purchased a bike which I ride to work every morning (and ride home every night). It is a 20 minute ride which makes for a very good warm-up. I've also started eating very well which makes me feel more athletic and fit.
My kids have a meet on Wednesday and I pretty optimistic about their first meet. Yesterday, all of my five hammer throwers threw PR's in practice. That is almost unheard of.
Other than that, nothing is new. There is nothing else to do here except stay focused on the training.
If you'd like to know more, you can email me at stevemanz@hotmail.com or call my cell at (5 17) 449-7835.
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