Mobilizing for the Javelin Throw: Preparing the Body, Mind and Soul for Battle
The javelin throw is one of the most demanding and complex events in track and field. It requires a combination of strength, speed, power, flexibility, and mental toughness. Preparing for the javelin is much like preparing for battle: it’s about
Javelin Throwers with a Farmers Attitude
10 Reasons Javelin Throwers Are Like Farmers: Lessons in Dedication and Hard Work When you think of javelin throwers and farmers, they might seem worlds apart. One is an athlete who chucks a stick for distance, while the other works the
THE THROW
Lao Tzu: “Grasp it, and lose it” How can a throw be considered a throw if it is never released? Don’t you see, it is our desire to hold on – to maintain control – which keeps the throw from actualizing
Mountain of Success: Part II
In this installment of the Javelin SLAM, I will go into the base of the “Mountain of Success.” This describes the straight forward process of how you can combine an athlete’s goals, historical data/ norms and a thorough assessment of an athletes
Mountain of Success
For those who do not know much about me, in addition to being a javelin thrower and coach, for almost the last 20 years, I have also worked as a design engineer at a major aerospace and defense contractor. I
Season Summary: Assess the Past to Change the Future
It’s that time of year the year to ask yourself important questions. What were your technical flaws from last season?What were your key performance indicators, i.e. what was going well when it flew far?What are the key areas for you to
10 Ways to Set Your Life Up to Achieve Your Dreams
Success doesn’t just come. A successful career as an athlete is a combination of preparation, teamwork, goal setting, and other steps to keep us motivated, accountable, and realistic along the way. Here are 10 steps that we at Furey Athletics