Saturday, May 24, 2025

Javelin Farm

The many colors of Javelin contest.

Still Having Fun

Sam and Adam are joined with Noah Bolt from Indiana State on the podium. Adam 1st, Noah 2nd and Sam 3rd. All of the throwers from the different schools know each other well since they are throwing against each other for years. Noah is a senior and I believe this is his last conference championship.

Nervous Watching

We all wanted Sammy to get his regional hammer mark so bad that I'm sure our blood pressure was higher than what is considered healthy.

Finding His Spot

Sam went out looking for the target for the next days hammer throw. Visualizing where he wanted the throw it was a good practice in principle. Didn't quite get there this year but he is gonna get it done next season.

Adam

Adam had a good meet, winning hammer and taking 3rd is discus. He peaked at the right time. I was sad for Sam because he didn't quite get what he wanted but happy for Adam who is like a close relative from Britain/Wales. Dylan connects with Adam because they share a love for Rugby, Football and EDM.

Holiday Card Possibility

Great to have all of us together at SIU in Carbondale Illinois. Dodged a few tornados but had fun watching Sammy throw.

MVC Discus Finals

Sam wasn't pushing discus this year but he was still able to take 7th in the conference championship. He was more focused on hammer where he took 3rd. 1st in both next year.

Friday, May 09, 2025

Cyclone Twilight

Grandpa, Rachel and I drove down for Minneapolis for a track meet at Iowa state. Sam had a good day throwing hammer and discus. Taking 3rd in hammer was nice, but he fell a little short of his goal. We will see him reach that goal in Carbondale next week.