Hello World!.
This is my first blog of the year 2010. I just want to say I am very excited about this year. it seems like there is always something new going on in my life every year. Hopefully I can settle down soon. I am settling into my new city, New job and and a new additional coach to help me with my general training and help monitor my high jump sessions and also a new training facility which has been very challenging to find. I Thank God for everything. Everytime I feel like i wanna give up. I Decide to push a lil further then doors starts opening up and i start jumping high which means that God still wants me to continue doing this.Most post collegiate athletes like me would’ve gave up because of the lack of resources for our sport to support the athletes, But im fortunate enough to have a decent job and I can afford the little things, But off course the challenge is balancing a 40 hour job with track and field training. This is very HARD Trust me. you have to be dedicated.. working from 7 am – 4pm and then training till 8pm everyday. If it wasnt for the help of My Coach Phil Groves and Cliff Rovelto. I dont even know if i’ll be jumping right now. I Thank this individuals for taking their time to guide and train me and also believing in my talent and potential. I’m gonna keep highjumping as long as I can still feel like there is a lot of stuff to fix to keep Impoving. I love the sport and I’m very passionate about high jumping. It rocks my world. ha ha. Although i am not at the level at which i’d like to be yet. I am VERY confident and believe I”ll get there once I have enough resources and time to dedicate myself fully to the sport.
2010 indoor Track Season So far
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I opened up with 2.14m (7 ft ) and have jumped 2.15m (7ft 1/2 in ) twice. So I am very consistent over 7 feet which is a good indicator that i still got it and I am in pretty good shape to jump a new Personal best during the indoor season. I’m Starting to get adjusted to my new high jump technique which involves bringing in more speed to the bar. Unfortunately I have a lil nagging knee discomfort so i am taking a break to get my fitness level up, get lighter, stronger and more flexible. nothing major. Im just listening to my body more nowadays so i can treat any imbalances before it gets worst. My Massage Therapist is working on the tightness of my IT band and im doing foam roller and some stretching routines to try to get back on the field. I already feel a lot better but im not getting too excited .I’ll be resuming back in 2 weeks and I’ll be READY!!
Thanks for reading and talk to you guys soon. I’ll be adding more updates on my prep for the african championships. Check back soon!.
holla!
- – Bayo