First Day of Spring

Finally it is the first day of spring, but here in Montana the weather does not know that.
This morning I woke up to about an inch of snow and now this morning it has been snowing for about 2 hours. Well I have to keep remembering that I am in Montana now and the winters last longer than most places.

Other than the weather everything here is going great. Work has been good like always, long hours and small pay, but I love every second of it. My athletes are getting stronger and competing better, that is what I am here for, them.

Oh, Dan just got a job yesterday at a GNC store right across the street from our apartment. It is really convenient and he gets a discounts on supplements. We are doing great staying busy and just hanging out together, I love it.

Well I hope everyone is doing well and I will try and be better about up dating my blog.

Happy Spring

Highland game pics from dad

Hammer throw

2nd Andrea, 1st Summer, 3rd Lacey

breamar stone

hammer throw

caber toss

28lb weight for height

28lb weight for distance

More World Highland Games pictures

Bri and I getting ready to throw. Bri is from Washington also.

This is the Heavy hammer weighing 16 lbs


Just talking to the folks between hammer throws.


this is the heavy weight for distance which weighs 28 lbs

Me having fun like always, look at that cute kilt!

World Highland Games Championships

I went to Arizona this weekend to compete in the world highland games. I got second place behind Summer Pierson a great thrower in track and field and of course the highland games. Third place went to Lacy Johnson a great woman who helped me get a personal record in the weight for height of 17 feet. Thank you Lacy!

Here is a link you can look at to see all my throwing marks at the games and where everyone ranked.

http://www.nasgaweb.com/dbase/results.asp

My parents were able to make the trip and support me in the games, it was also my Dads birthday on Sunday when I competed. Thank you Mom and Dad for making the trip and being the best parents anyone could have. Also thank you for the great video and pictures, you guys are awesome.

I had a great time meeting new people and seeing old friends. I got to see my best friend Becky Potter who I had not seen in about 6 years. That I think is what really made my weekend, seeing her and Tina. Thank you to them for letting me crash at there house and eat there food. You guys are the best!

This was the best group of woman I have competed against since I have started throwing in the games 2 years ago. I hope to make it back next year and bring home the world title for my family and friends.

A huge thank you to my Boyfriend Dan for putting this video together, I know you wanted to be there. Next year I will have you there on the side line as my coach. You did a great job with this video and I love you with all my heart, thank you for your support.

Next Step

Dan and I are taking the next step. I am going to get him tomorrow from Pullman and bring him back here to Bozeman to live with me. He is going to transfer here to Montana State to finish school and of course to be with me.

I am so happy right now I am about to pop out of my skin. We have been missing each other a ton being apart so we thought, why put our selves through this. I will have my best friend, training partner, and my love finally with me. I cant wait!!! I just hope the weather holds out for me, it is snowing today in the passes and it is supposed to tomorrow a bit, I will take my time and I have chains and 4 wheel drive. It will be a long drive, but definitely work every second of it!

Weather

The weather was crazy today, really windy and snowing. The second picture is of the Field house where I work. I came in to get some stuff done and lift and I found that with the wind snow piles up in the weight room. It gets through the cracks in the door. It is supposed to be a high of -5 tomorrow, we will see.

Well things here are busy, school started again and all my teams got started this week or next week. So I have spent a ton of time on the computer making programs. Well I am going to brave the weather and go shopping for some food.

Holidays

I know it has been a long time since my last post, so here is an update.
Christmas was good, I was glad I had Dan here with me because I really missed my family. No matter how old I get I will always miss my family. I am also posting a picture of Dan and I right before he had to leave. I will be posting more later.
New years was good just sitting at home with Dan and taking in some well needed R&R. I had a great 3 weeks when he was here, but now it is back to the grind stone. Track will be starting in a week so I will be busy with lifting during the week and weekends with them and Volleyball will be in full swing with off-season training with me 5 days a week.
Lifting is going great! I am getting stronger and my weight is staying down. This last Tuesday I squatted 555lbs on a Reverse band box squat. This is a video of it, you can see the bands from the top of the rack, it is similar to me wearing all my gear in competition. That is the most weight I have ever had on my back. Well I have to finish making some lifting programs and do a little sewing at home. I will post more later.