Hayward Field's New Hammer Cage

For the 2008 Track and Field Olympic Trials, Hayward Field has made many renovations and added new top of the line facilites. Two of which are: a brand new hammer cage and a brand new video score board donated by Nike. The new cage is in the same field and directly across from the old cage (right next to Agate Street). The new cage will allow more seating for spectators and fans and was designed by Lance Deal. The new, state of the art, video score board and display has a 30 X 17 foot screen and stands five stories high. For more infomation on the Nike scoreboard you can visit the following site: http://www.nikebiz.com/media/pr/2007/11/02_haywardfield.html
Not only is Hayward Field one of the best track and field facilities in the country, but arguably one of the best in the world. If you happen to be in the neighborhood, I highly recommend taking a look for yourself.

University of Washington Husky Classic

I had another solid Indoor performance at the Husky Classic this past weekend. Unfortunately I was hoping for another PR (personal record) but ended with being less than a foot off of my new PR from a couple of weeks ago. My series were as follows:

17.86 meters, 18.35 meters, 19.44 meters, 19.15 meters, 19.13 meters, 19.12 meters Best: 19.44 meters/63'10"

The University of Washington put on, yet another, terrific meet and I enjoyed my first place finish for my last indoor meet of 2008. I am really looking forward to the outdoor season and will be opening up at two outdoor meets in California. I'll keep you posted on how my training is going (with any luck, in good weather) these next few months.

University of Washington Indoor Invitational

I had a great first indoor meet in Seattle, WA at the University of Washington Indoor Invitational on February 2nd. My first throw of the day was a new PR (personal record), from last years mark of 61'10" to 64'5", and I continued to improve on several other throws as well. My series was as follows:

19.13m, 19.59m, 19.17m, 19.47m, FOUL, 19.63m,

19.63/ 64 feet 05.00 inches

The University of Washington put on an excellent meet and ran it very efficiently. It is really nice to have such a wonderful indoor facility to compete at that is close to home. Growing up in Olympia, WA, these indoor UW meets allow many of my friends and family to make the short drive to watch and cheer me on. I really enjoy having the people in my life see the results of my hard work and passion that goes into my throwing. I have one more indoor meet in Seattle on the 16th and am looking forward to another PR!