Inspired

Post-Workout
Sat, Aug, 14, 2010

Today's workout was awesome yet again. I squatted well enough but not as well as I wanted to but it's like that sometimes. I've become such a perfectionists, it's actually scary sometimes, lol. I didn't squat the heaviest weights today but I learned something today. It's not about how much you squat on a particular day. It's more about using that strength from the weight-room and putting in to use on the track. Power sprinting.

Ryan was getting on me a little bit because I was a bit unfocused. I was upset a little but then I realized he just wants me to be the best, that's why he's so tough on me. 40 lbs out of my weight class, I squat with throwers so I'm always trying to stay on pace. All in all I believe my progress from the end of last season is so far along that I'm actually scared. I'm putting up wights that I've never put up EVER. They're going to start testing me soon, lol. I hope NOT.

My back is really sore again so I definitely will be setting up and appointment with my sister for a massage tomorrow. I need it bad. I'm hurting. I can't even lay down because my back is so sore already. Advil in excess.

In other news, I watched some videos from the Diamond League in London. Tyson Gay is the man 9.78 today. The guy the fastest man in the world right now, hands down. I watched so many videos on sprinting and technique. I try to model my running after the best but I make sure that I don't change my personal running style. Allyson Felix also held it down today; doubling in the 200 and 400. She is also an inspiration of mine. Although she's a female sprinter she's the best; point blank (can't hate).

It's a great year for Track & Field right now. Athletes are jumping further, running faster and throwing big! I'm so excited about this upcoming season that I want it to start tomorrow but I am taking it one day at a time. Today my mental preparation before weights was better. I visualized what I wanted to do before I did it which helped me put my wights up with ease. On some of my reps my form was TRASH but the weight was easy. Kinda mad at myself for not being more focused. It's in the books now. Gotta move on and progress.

Next workout is Tuesday morning. I'm looking forward to that day. Time to go to moms and get some much needed home cooking! Peace, see you all Tuesday!!!

Signing off,

-d