Today was a little frustrating.  I had such a great week of practice!  On Sunday coach Clayton and I began working on a change to the back of my throw.  I am trying to enter the throw with a bent right him, knee, and ankle.  My goal is to have my right knee flexed at 90  degrees with my right toe up while I bring my right leg around into the middle of the ring.  This is HARD FOR ME!!!  My whole throwing career I have used a straight right leg entering the middle.  a bent right leg is quicker and easier to move in front of the right shoulder…which I HAVE TO DO!

Anyway, This was my goal all week…and I did get better at it.  However, when the meet came I digressed back to my old technique.  I was really frustrated during the competition.  It seems like such a simple adjustment but in the heat of competition my body’s muscle memory was stronger then my mind.  Here is my video. 

My training partner Aretha Thurmond had a great day.  Her goal was to throw over 60 meters (197 feet).  She started the competition off with throws in the 180′ range but made the necessary adjustments.  On her 5th throw she was on balance with great separation which led to a big throw of 60.86 meters (199’8″).  Watch as the official has to run and drag the tape because her throw was so far!

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