As with most of this season, things did not go as planned.  Reedus Thurmond and I threw at the 2009 USA Track and Field Championships on Friday the 26th of June.  I entered the meet with a mark of 61.74 meters which I threw at the Olympic Trials last year to place 6th in the USA.  This mark ranked me 10th coming into the meet.  I fealt great, I am stronger then last year and even more focused.  However, my discus throwing did not show the amount of work I put into this season.  I threw 57 meters and placed 14th.  My goal was to place in the top 3 which would have required a throw of 62 meters.  This goal was possible and very realistic but was not in God’s plan for this year.  I still had an amazing time and I always love seeing my track and field friends.

Thank you Kate, Grandpa, Aunt Pauline, Uncle Ernie, Mom, Dad, Elizabeth, Sarah, Tom, SJ, Donna, and the Hatfield Clan for coming to cheer! And Thank you everyone else for all your support and cheers from around the country.  You are all amazing for making the trip and being part of the 2009 USA Championship experience.

Here was my 2nd throw that landed at 57.96m (190’2″)

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