Highlander Invitational

15.44m. Felt really easy. Body feels pretty strong. Only issue was for some reason my run through was beyond off. I was a step short!? My steps didn't feel too long or anything. In warm ups everything was fine but I think I was alittle un confident and that ..... Idk. Never had a problem that I couldn't figure out in 5 jumps before. UVA meet in 2 weeks. Until then I will be focusing on my run through because I have the body and form right now to go 16.15 I think. 

Oh yea, my ankle is acting up again. It's only because when I have to chop my steps on a bad run up, I end up power jumping; jamming my feet in the ground instead of rolling through. 

Looking good, could be much better though. Hard working full time and training. 

Tight

I finally got back on the runway after taking it slower since I rolled my ankle. I did some run throughs and a few short approach jumps. The run throughs felt pretty good. The thing I am focusing on is my last 5 steps getting to the board. I need to stay aggressive all the way though and explode right on that last step. My first 3 ones were good, but then I just got plain tired. I had gone for a run in the morning so I was kinda tired before praciticing (thought i was in better shape).

Also did some short approach jumps. Things felt fine when I took it safe, but as soon as I tried to really dig, I was just tight and too tired to push through.

I plan on competing next weekend in Radford, 15 minutes from Blacksburg. I should be able to get 52 again, hope to use it as an escalator towards harder more focused workouts based on my deficiencies at the meet. Stay tooned! 

UGHHH

So, got out to the track today after a long day of sitting in the sun and watching construction. Excited to have a nice technique day. But........ as I'm warming up, i freaking roll my ankle!?!? It isn't the same inward roll that has plagued me. I did an outward roll because of my orthotics (arch supports) making my steps awkward. So, icing it now, don't think it will be serious. I am planning on competing at the end of the month, should be fine by then. Hoping to have a solid 52' performance.