So school has ended and I am friggin glad to have a break for a friggin change. Remember, Jamesy has had non-stop school since august. And training and boning on top of that...glad to feel things slowing down for a damn change whew.
On wednesday night my bud and I from Rice went took the 6 1/2 hr drive up to Abilene for a track meet at ACU. Why? Because Jason Tunks the world's 7th best discus thrower was going to be there...thats WHY MUTHA PLUCKA! He throws for Canada and has placed high in the Olympics. Also an SMU grad.But yeah, it was more for an educational experience rather than trying to rip agood mark...but I did eh...decently 182'. I wouldnt be so upset normally but I scratched (fouled) a throw that couldve been my personal best at around 191'. I just let my bad habbits of not alwasy leaving the back of the ring kill me...thus proving how immature of a throwe I still am. Oh well...i threw it and I know I can do it so thats a start. The experience was truely a blessing for me. I've been keeping up with Jason for the whole year now and to finally meet the man in person was a true pleasure. Quite possibly the nicest thrower I have ever met. We talked a lot after the comp and he was very encouraging...he also commented on how he was glad that me and my Rice buddy loved throwing enough to drive all the way out to see someone throw a plate...its true..thye dude was strait up inspirational. And I honestly think my big throw (even if I scratched) was due to a big effort of support that he showed me the whole meet. Talk about class...this guy was great.
Even if the driving was friggin lame and costs were pretty high with hotels and shiz...the trip was definitely worth it...it was everything that I would hope to be and more...
Im glad.
