Overdue Updates

So I'm still going and still here (wherever here is) and am getting those old feelings back. I'm happy, enjoying the nights as they come. So many vivid sights help to connect the artistry of what's happening. Been to the same places before but the nostalgic feeling of what was combining with what will be is wonderful. Relying on the love and appreciating what I am able to do. For those that aren't, hop on. All of this has been much bigger than everything I've been. Today I realized I was born in the late (really late fall...technically) and its these types of moments that make it easier just to go. I believe in so much to do so little but it hasn't failed me yet.

I'm not sure when I want to start competing...either first week in December or when I squat 400. One means creating a benchmark the other means a better foundation. We shall see. I'll give the people what they want (acting like I got fans).

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Updates

Getting faster, stronger, better, healthier lol. Time is being good to me. I approached these first few months like I did the summers, work and just be strong. Mind and body has to be strong to endure the UPS and downs. I'm growing a lot, thinking a lot, and understanding more. It's given me a better appreciation for what I do. I'm not chasing anything but further jumps, something that has been tainted through the years. It was easy to get caught up with all the shiny things, but everything is simple now. I'm happy and am enjoying myself. Given this is only the start, I think I'm in a good place for the future. I refuse to sabotage myself once more.

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See it, Believe it, Acheive it, Repeat it

Just thought of this title. I know, I'm money. Goals sometimes unobtainable aspects of what we want to be. I just want to jump but my legs are so damn sore(Samuel L. Jackson voice). I knew it would hurt and know it will pass. I never had a lot of stamina through life, but growing up if I had a little break, I knew I could come back just as good. I want to be great at what I do. Great? what the hell is this kid talking about, right? Great to me is how you carry yourself. You are respected not only for what you do, but what you didn't do. I have the same goals I've had but now I want the love to carry me through. Nothing but love and the simple joy of it all.

The title is serves as the mantra. This isn't something I thought I could just give up. I'm taking it for what it is and appreciating it. Doing it alone will be tough, but I will take on the challenge and hope that things change through my efforts. Its not always about the results, but the commitment to the effort.

I Come Alive in the Night Time

Tonight was the first time I've run in awhile but it felt good but very real. A couple lingering, nagging, nothing to keep me back injuries showing their ugly little heads once more. It humbled me in the nostalgia of the night. Breaking the law cause the sunset was awhile ago but I just had to go. Darkness surrounded me except for street lamps and porches. A few kids playing basketball in the court across from me let me know I wasn't crazy. brought it back to 09-10 with the warmup, nice and easy.
Have to admit it feels hella good to get back on the horse, but I am the horse?(get that one when you can, no rush) Obviously, this will only hold up for a a few weeks as i want to transition to a primarily track surface. It's a day by day hussle, not to be confused with work, cause work is what we do to get by, I do this to live.

Thanks for the support past, present, and future



Write and take Flight, that's me

Don't Call it a Comeback?

Or is it? I'm not sure what's PC but today was the first day towards chasing some goals. Some time away has allowed me to reflect on jumping. I got lost in the memories and as September approaches, I realize its been awhile since I've been here. I thought about hanging things up, honestly. Thought about life after and I can't say I truly believed in it. I still practice the beginning of my approach at work, imagining what it feels like. I still think about coming off the board perfect and landing in the sand. The one thing that I think of constantly is "How will I do it"? I think about rainy mornings and cold nights so I'll have to invest in some weather gear.

The thing is I love it and everything it brings out of me. I appreciate everything it has become to me. It's part of who I am rather than something I do.

Write and take Flight, that's me...

Good Times

As I transition from collegiate to post-collegiate, all I can think of is my career and what I've learned. That has made all the difference. Now I look at what I do with a different set of eyes and different motives. A good meal with a good friend exposed some things for me. It allowed me to see the entire table. I got to see why some people liked salad more than the mixed vegetables, how a medium and medium well rack of lamb both taste good with the same type of wine sauce, and why everyone likes the coconut shrimp. It is what it is, and there's nothing wrong with that. Now the tough question, "Why even eat there and could I get the same quality food somewhere else"?
Now this is where we all branch off and give our own opinion but why is it o.k. now and not in other circles? Asking tough questions is like playing with fire, you will get burned. Regardless it brings conversations to where they need to be. Keep talking, keep working. Whether time tells or not, you at least have a chance to understanding. You can sip til you get your refills, but it will always just be a refill.

Staying inspired

I believe that athletics were where I'm supposed to be. No matter when, its helped foster 90% of my relationships today. I would like to continue to have these relationships and also grow as a result. No matter what, I want to remain inspired and commit to Track. I believe I can do great good in this area at any level. I'm willing to learn and progress myself. Years ago it wasn't where I thought I would be, but can't imagine it any different.

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Thank you

I just want to say thank you. Many won't see this right away but I still want to say thanks. Thanks to coaches, teammates, friends, family, without you, I wouldn't be here today. Thanks to my competitors, some of whom are new and some who have been here since I've been. The reason I came back was to feel like this. I feel I exhausted every option and have done my best. Now this will be hard because I still want to jump, if not coach, but I don't know what to do. There are things to consider so I must remain optimistic. I enjoy what I do and feel like I can impact my own progress or someone's in a positive way. Having the opportunity to give back is something I would like to do. It would make me happy. Let's see where my life will take me. No matter where, it will have to lead with one foot after the other.

My ending

It's gratifying to have the gone through this last year. I'm glad to have been part of this type of chemistry. Two years ago I was just starting out with this jump thing. I've become more than just a jumper. I've come a long way and I know who I was expected to be was not at all who I became. I've overcome the feeling of being inadequate, acquired strength, speed, technique, gained confidence in myself, holder of two school records, and honestly will consider myself the best horizontal jumper in school history. Humble I still am, but that last statement only comes from these humble beginnings. I jumped 6.25 in the long jump and12.24m in the triple jump as a senior in high school. I leave behind personal bests of 7.05m and 14.48m respectively. I worked for every inch, every day. I cared too much not too. Also, I wanted to make this part of our team hold the same weight as the rest. No event is easy by any measurement but for some reason jumping seems to be the one everyone "thinks" they can do. I know what it takes and its the reason why "I" did.

These were some lyrics that I listened to on any given meet day:

One can never be judged when he's dressed like his brothers/ melancholy we are though we all learn to love it/ pessimistic we are, carry odds like luggage/ and through all our troubles we still walk around, walk around/ flyer than the rest of them, flyer than the rest of them, flyer than the rest of them and still got my Nike boots.

Thank you all, its been a pleasure to create this history with you.

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New updates

So its been awhile since I've been here. First, I had my first 14m jump in an outdoor season while at one of the worst officiating debacle I've seen in some time. Also, this past weekend I broke a school record in the triple jump. The record breaker came on my final jump of the day and also after the furthest jump in competition. Before the jump, I had a season PR but didn't feel like I had much left in the tank. A mixture between my teammates 4x400 and getting passed with a big jump gave me the extra that I needed to get one out there. I think its a jump that I will remember for awhile. The timing of it was well needed and will help heading into championship season. Looking forward to jumping well as I finish of my collegiate career."Jumping like I can't land".

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Day 2 at New Englands

Sorry for the delay. Day 2 didn't end up as i would've liked, but I competed in every sense of the word. Landed on the long jump replacement board coming out of my step and twisted my knee. I had fouled coming off the board so I had to make some approach tweaks. I fouled my next jump and ended up jumping a conservative 44'5" on my last. I hoped but it wasn't quite enough to get into finals. As I stood by, all I could do was watch all of the competition I was missing out on. Some good jumps by some guys I will definitely see again outdoors. That part excites me. Again, I've talked about failure before, but this day was my new found motivation. I have to accept it and move on. It's a history I can not change. Like the title of this blog, I will put one foot after the other(except during my hop phase) and go after my goal. I had goals before, but as of now I just want to say I was the best I could be. This may be it for my indoor season, but I will achieve what I set out to do.

Day 1 at New Englands

Yea, eh, sigh, whatever could be my outlook to the day but its not. I felt aggressive onthe runway. I came out and gave it all I had for my team. Made All New Englands for the second straight year in the long jump and hopefully can have a better showing in my triple than last year. Like last year I told myself, "you're only as good as your competition". Whether its the man next to you or the man in the mirror, you must be able to put a value on who you are. You must be able to face you adversary with tenacity and ferocious vigor. Win lose or draw you cannot make it easy for them. Every time you step up they stop and wonder if this is it, if this will be the one. I will Tao in this steam into tomorrow. I will use my failures to give me strength, my shortcomings to drive for more, my pain to bring me joy. Do what you love, love what you do.

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What the Difference Will Be?

As life has come my way and hit me head on, I've learned some things:

1. Nothing is guaranteed. No matter how hard you work, no matter how much you prepare, no matter how much you want it, it may never be yours. Regardless if you're deserving or not, frankly, it doesn't matter.

2. Believing in yourself is half the battle. No one can do this for you. No one will nor wants to hold your hand. Belief creates comfort and security in oneself to attack all things presented.

3.Remain who you are. Even when the environment changes around you, the only way to survive is to sustain actions that have kept you in the hunt. Hold onto the you the you would want by your side.

4. Love the way only you can. Love is a strong emotion/word that shouldn't be taken lightly. It is a gift and anything you love is a gift. It's precious, slowly withering within the sands of time. Hold onto it all and never let go.

With all the said I will take advantage of the opportunity to celebrate my life lessons. Don't get me wrong this is not all that I have learned, but these all are deeply rooted and intertwine amongst themselves. So, the difference will be what I'm willing to appreciate. It will be what I'm willing to accept. Freedom in living requires great responsibilities. I intend on honoring that.

Commitment to the Effort

Remaining committed has been hard but it has kept me in the hunt. I was able to shake off some of the dust and get get back into a groove. Granted the opportunity, I think these next couple of weeks will be fun. It feels so much better and I'm happy to be going out this way.

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New Beginnings

I've seen some ups and downs so far this year. I know it's part of the game and it comes with the territory. It seems I thought it was already mine. Truthfully, I've impaired my own success by doing so. I want to have fun and enjoy the journey. It's only what I make of it. I know I have the potential. As I sit here now all I can think is what I want to do. I believe in training, that each minute I've put in is what will take me further. I'm so happy with what I've been able to accomplish but I'm not done yet. I can't be done.

Lose to Win

Losing to win. I'm not saying losing is ok but it is part of the process. I'm only here because I've committed to the process. Success comes only through failure. I've failed and failed and failed yet I see the light at the end of the tunnel. I want so badly to be able to give back as much as whats been given to me. I will maintain hope and sustain the will that got me here. Remembering every reason I am will be every reason I will be. Grateful for the opportunity.

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Dashing in the new year

It was fun to run yesterday. I received two PR's : .01 in the 60 and .51 in the 200. Considering I don't run many races, ill take them both. It was fun to try a different double this time around. I thought I would have a faster time in the 60 but it is what it is. The first 130-150 felt really good but my legs died after that. I guess they're still stuck in runway mode.

I'm looking forward to jumping again. Can't wait to get after it again. This hiatus was much needed and much appreciated. There's never enough time to think, so I'll enjoy everything that I receive. 2011 til infinity.

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