The Savannah Games
^^^^^ Thanks guys.
This was a really fun game. It was ran well and by great people. The athletes made things even better. Everyone was respectful and polite (though some smack talk does occur
) All in all a great experience.
I came in 2nd place in the B class. I feel that with some work over the summer I will become an A guy. Which falls into meeting my goals this year.
If anything describes my performance in the Savannah game it is consistency. I placed in every event, I did not have any disasters or get killed in any event. With a sport with this many events I believe it is important to be consistent. Everyone has their best event, but there should not be an event where the placement is too low.
I did not make the some of the PR's I was looking to hit. Do to some faulting (hey, it was my second game) and some technical errors. I think more experience will solve these issues.
As far as my practicing goes. It is important that I get after the first 3 throws or so. To get used to having to do it in a game. Instead of what I have been doing. Which is getting my best throws 20-40 throws into practice.
I will practice technique and other things after I dial in the first 3 practice throws. Something to think about.
Other learning experiences.
The Hammer - Each throw was less than the last. My best was 63'8". I thought it was more, apparently not. Partly due to the tearing up of the sandy ground by those with spikes, partly because I miss-judged the amount of tacky needed. (I did not take into account the tacky that others would have on the hammer) Learning experiences that I will remember for the next game.
The Caber - Though I won this event, I did not turn the caber. I definitely could have. Bert later brought to my attention that if I ran forward faster I would be more likely to turn it. Which makes sense since I just balanced it, let it come forward and threw. Again, something to remember for next time.
The Heavy Weight - I hit 21'8" (or something around there) I did not win this event. There is definitely a lot more distance I can pull out of this throw. Upon video analysis, I finish with my back to the field a lot of times. Something I will work on in practice.
The Light Weight - I forget the actual distance. 40something. Again there is more there. I just need to get my second turn better. Did you know your foot cant touch the back line? I know now. Something else to practice. I will pay more attention to where I am in the box.
The Stone - I am going to have to learn the glide at least. Something to get more then just my stand. There is a lot I can do here to get better.
The Sheaf - I hit 22'. Which was good for only practicing once. I also hit every height on the first try. Also good. I missed 24' more due to aiming issues than height issues.
The WOB - Hit 11'. Again aiming was an issue. Hit the 12' bar on the way up. Hit 12' height, but it went straight up and straight down. Not over the bar. I have to say that this was the best I have felt on the WOB though. A couple of changes that I made over the bast couple weeks really helped.
All in all I am happy with the way things went. Bert was great, being a long distance phone coach. A BIG thanks out to him.
I also feel very fortunate to train with a guy like Bert. As much as everyone makes fun of him, he is a pure athlete who has a great handle on the technique of throwing. Which is good for a guy like me with a mere 8 months of throwing. I am sure he is preventing me from making mistakes that I would have made without great coaching.
All that being said. I am getting ready for next time.
"G"
