Hammer conundrum

[Ryan Nielson]

I threw the light 16lb hammer at 80 feet yesterday (measured it out). I was very happy with that. It finally felt good and I was doing more things correctly technique wise.

I usually throw hammer about 3 times a week and it seems like I only goes good about 20% of the time. but I think even when it's not feeling that strong it is beneficial to practice anyway. If anything it helps develop more flexibility and can work on good timing and get very familiar with the movement.

I sure hope it goes good for my contest August 23rd.

[Alan H]

I practically had a freakin' party when I broke 80 feet in the light hammer for the first time.

Extend those arms, and snap the release! I'm liking the hula hoop for practice....great idea.

Keep at it. I notice, myself that consistency is hard to come by. I'm up and down...have great days and have bad days. I know that I'm really getting somewhere when my good days are only 10% better than my bad days.