I spent the last 7 months completely committed to intending to compete in highland athletics maybe someday--just as soon as I had trained enough/practiced enough/gotten big enough to make sure I didn't look stupid out on the field. In other words, I left myself room to half-*** things just enough so I could beg off with the promise to myself that "next year" would be my year to start.

Well, our resident word-mincer Alan H has recently been letting the wannabes (like me) have it with both barrels. However, as usual, he offered some sound advice for those who wish to cure their running mouths:


Quote Originally Posted by Alan H View Post
If you're so certain that you ARE going to throw, then start a workout log, right now. RIGHT NOW...

Not "someday". Not "next year". Not "after you do a few more things". Now. NOW

You want to step on a competition field next season and see what you can do? Then call yourself a thrower NOW, start working towards your goal, LOG IT so that everybody can see the work you're doing, and so YOU can see the work you're doing, and get on with it.

Are you worried that you're not doing the ideal workout? I have news for you, there IS NO IDEAL WORKOUT.

There's just YOUR workout. so make the commitment. Sign on. Log it. We'll all know when you're slacking off, eh? Use that accountability as a tool to motivate yourself. But whatever you do, dear Lord Above...what EVER you do...

....do it NOW. Not "someday".
Yeah. So this thread, while it may seem like some self-indulgent, desperate cry for attention (which, of course, it is!) is also a way for me to be accountable in my training and throwing. I could come up with a hundred reasons why I can't maintain a consistent regimen--my 50 minute commute to and from work, my 10 hour workdays, the fact that I'd rather sit on my butt and read a book, blah blah blah. The fact is, I have a pretty good set-up for making it work. I've got an extensive home gym, a supportive family, jury-rigged practice equipment and a prime practice field steps from my front door:



So...hello. My name is Tyler, and I'm a thrower.

As I post my workouts and throwing practice, I invite anyone who's paying attention to give advice, pass judgement, kick me in the seat, or ask me about our new curly fries. There are three throwing events next season in which I've committed to compete. This log, even if I'm the only one reading it, will help get me there.

And anyone who looks at the weight I'm lifting and is tempted to say that your granny can put up more weight, please include her training notes. I'll accept help from any source.

4:30 tomorrow morning, I reacquaint myself with an old friend: deadlifts.

Onward!