I took a break from shot put last week to focus on weight throw for the meet, and it sure paid off. I had three throws over 15 meters, which means I'm getting more consistent in my throws. Soon enough, I'll have all of my throws be over 15 meters.
As you can see above, my throws series was very consistent from prelims to finals. I threw better every throw within each flight, and this shows that I'm progressing well in my throws.
My last throw was a small miracle of sorts. I went up to throw, fumbled on the wind, and had to reset. I was nervous because I've never been able to come back from a reset and throw well. Through concentration and focus, I was able to use my one minute time limit to my advantage and relax before picking the weight back up again. By staying in a relaxed mind set, I was able to pull off a great last attempt and finish with a PR.
As I mentioned before, I wasn't throwing shot put because I wanted to focus on weight. While that is true, I was also taking a short break from it. I haven't been throwing very well, relatively, and I just need to step back from it for a little while.
I've gotten into a funk, and I needed some time away from shot. This is something that just has to happen some times. If I ever feel like I just can't do it anymore, that it's too hard, and that I haven't thrown well in a while, I just take a week off of throwing that certain event. I'm stilling training and throwing the other events, but stepping back to get some perspective on the event that I'm struggling with. I always come back, though.
After a week away from shot, I came back this Monday with a clear mindset. I knew what I wanted to accomplish, and I threw better than I have all season. Some times, taking a break is the best way to help you to refocus. So, if you're ever in a rut, just take a step back. It could be the difference between quitting or not.
"Never give up. Stay focused. Stay positive. Stay strong."
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