I'm not so good at this blogging thing... I'm not consistent :( ..... But I do enjoy it :D.... I have so much to talk about that has happened this year.... I will have plenty of stories to tell about this coming year... It's going to be My Olympic Journey to London 2012.... I have big goals and dreams this year. I want to be able to let you in on my journey! Sooooo! I will try my hardest to keep up with my blogs and keep you informed.... I will be talking not just about track but about all the things that I enjoy... If there is anything you want to ask or something you want to talk about send me your ideas... Ill see what I can do!
Until Next Time
Michelle
Tuesday, September 27, 2011
Saturday, June 25, 2011
2011 US Nationals/Season
I know it's been a long time since I've last blogged. Let me give you a recap on what has been going on.
This year I have been focusing on getting stronger and getting fit. Looking at what I did last year my dad and I decided to try something new. The reverse... For those who have no idea what the reverse is, its at the end of my throw I switch my feet to help me stay in the ring.
I worked it and worked it but it was improving. In the middle of all of that I had injured my shoulder and missed the indoor season. I felt that I was falling behind. When I was finally cleared to train I felt like I was starting over.
I kept trying the reverse and one day we came to the conclusion that the reverse was not for me. We decided to go back to what I know.
To be honest, I was worried that It was too late to make another change. My dad told me that it was going to be fine. I worked and worked and worked.
My marks this year were not my best. I wanted to do well at Nationals. I started to put pressure and stress on myself. To calm all of the extra nonsense that was going in my head, I told myself that my goal was to make the team. That's all I wanted to do. Make it to World Championships.
Before the meet my Dad and Jon told me that I was ready if I believed it or not. I chose to believe what they have told me. I knew that I was capable of doing well. Then I remembered the most important piece to my puzzle, Jesus. Philippians 4:13 says "That I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me". I wasn't just limiting myself but I was limiting God.
I knew that God already worked it out all I had to do was trust him. So I went out and competed.
My first throw in the competition surprised me I threw 19.16 62ft 10.5in. I came back with my second throw 19.86m 65ft 2in. when I heard that I could not believe it. I was not expecting that! I thought to my self just keep your composure you still have 4 more throws. My last 4 throws were all over 60ft. It was the first series I have had all of my throws over 60ft.
Lets rewind a little.
The day before I was distracted by looking and comparing what I had to what others had. I prayed about it. Woke up the next morning and read an email that I normally wouldn't read. It talked about being humble and patient. All I could do was laugh because it felt like God had just checked me. It was like He said "Girl shut up! Do what you know to do. I got you. I'm glad you took time to listen to me today!". After the meet is when I realized how close I was to missing a blessing. Negative thoughts flooded my mind. Pride was rising up in me. I had to check myself. I think if I had not prayed about what I was thinking and feeling the results would have been different.
After the competition all I could do was tell Him thank you. I was not expecting to throw that far but He succeeded all of my expectations. I am so grateful!
As for the rest of the season....
I finished 6th at every single Diamond League meet. :/ It was a little frustrating. The I placed 9th at worlds... Disappointed there too!
Having the break through throw at Nationals showed me that I have so much more in me. I have to learn how to get it out!
I will to continue to work hard, after that work harder, then work even harder!
This year I have been focusing on getting stronger and getting fit. Looking at what I did last year my dad and I decided to try something new. The reverse... For those who have no idea what the reverse is, its at the end of my throw I switch my feet to help me stay in the ring.
I worked it and worked it but it was improving. In the middle of all of that I had injured my shoulder and missed the indoor season. I felt that I was falling behind. When I was finally cleared to train I felt like I was starting over.
I kept trying the reverse and one day we came to the conclusion that the reverse was not for me. We decided to go back to what I know.
To be honest, I was worried that It was too late to make another change. My dad told me that it was going to be fine. I worked and worked and worked.
My marks this year were not my best. I wanted to do well at Nationals. I started to put pressure and stress on myself. To calm all of the extra nonsense that was going in my head, I told myself that my goal was to make the team. That's all I wanted to do. Make it to World Championships.
Before the meet my Dad and Jon told me that I was ready if I believed it or not. I chose to believe what they have told me. I knew that I was capable of doing well. Then I remembered the most important piece to my puzzle, Jesus. Philippians 4:13 says "That I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me". I wasn't just limiting myself but I was limiting God.
I knew that God already worked it out all I had to do was trust him. So I went out and competed.
My first throw in the competition surprised me I threw 19.16 62ft 10.5in. I came back with my second throw 19.86m 65ft 2in. when I heard that I could not believe it. I was not expecting that! I thought to my self just keep your composure you still have 4 more throws. My last 4 throws were all over 60ft. It was the first series I have had all of my throws over 60ft.
Lets rewind a little.
The day before I was distracted by looking and comparing what I had to what others had. I prayed about it. Woke up the next morning and read an email that I normally wouldn't read. It talked about being humble and patient. All I could do was laugh because it felt like God had just checked me. It was like He said "Girl shut up! Do what you know to do. I got you. I'm glad you took time to listen to me today!". After the meet is when I realized how close I was to missing a blessing. Negative thoughts flooded my mind. Pride was rising up in me. I had to check myself. I think if I had not prayed about what I was thinking and feeling the results would have been different.
After the competition all I could do was tell Him thank you. I was not expecting to throw that far but He succeeded all of my expectations. I am so grateful!
As for the rest of the season....
I finished 6th at every single Diamond League meet. :/ It was a little frustrating. The I placed 9th at worlds... Disappointed there too!
Having the break through throw at Nationals showed me that I have so much more in me. I have to learn how to get it out!
I will to continue to work hard, after that work harder, then work even harder!
Monday, December 20, 2010
2011 BABY!!!!!!
AAAAAAAHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Can you believe it's a new year already? It seems like 2010 went by so fast!
As I think about 2010 one word comes to mind. Growth!
I have learned so much about myself and I realized what's my passion. Knowing my passions and what I want most in the world has helped me to hone in on my goals. Having a clear picture of what it is that you want makes it setting goals easier.
It's very important that you take time to reflect on your priorities. What you spend the most time and money doing shows your main focus. Sometimes we have to refocus!
Three things to help us refocus for 2011......
1) Write down your goals
2) Make a plan
3) WORK YOUR PLAN!!!!!!!!!!!
I put #3 in all caps because it's the hardest step. Writing down goals and making a plan is pretty easy. Working that plan is where many of us fail.
Step #3 is the trial and era period. What you write down does not include everyday life situations. Things will happen that will take you off course. If you keep your goals in view you will be able to get back on the right path!
Put little notes in places that you look at everyday, to remind yourself what it is you are working towards. I have notes on my bathroom mirror, on the mirror in my bedroom, by the door, and on my refrigerator, things I look at everyday. On days that I don't feel like doing anything, the notes gives me a little pick me up. Your notes can be your goals, bible verses, or motivational quotes. Whatever you need that makes you tick, do it!
No matter what it is in life that you want to accomplish. If there is a will, there is a way!
Push yourself in 2011!
Can you believe it's a new year already? It seems like 2010 went by so fast!
As I think about 2010 one word comes to mind. Growth!
I have learned so much about myself and I realized what's my passion. Knowing my passions and what I want most in the world has helped me to hone in on my goals. Having a clear picture of what it is that you want makes it setting goals easier.
It's very important that you take time to reflect on your priorities. What you spend the most time and money doing shows your main focus. Sometimes we have to refocus!
Three things to help us refocus for 2011......
1) Write down your goals
2) Make a plan
3) WORK YOUR PLAN!!!!!!!!!!!
I put #3 in all caps because it's the hardest step. Writing down goals and making a plan is pretty easy. Working that plan is where many of us fail.
Step #3 is the trial and era period. What you write down does not include everyday life situations. Things will happen that will take you off course. If you keep your goals in view you will be able to get back on the right path!
Put little notes in places that you look at everyday, to remind yourself what it is you are working towards. I have notes on my bathroom mirror, on the mirror in my bedroom, by the door, and on my refrigerator, things I look at everyday. On days that I don't feel like doing anything, the notes gives me a little pick me up. Your notes can be your goals, bible verses, or motivational quotes. Whatever you need that makes you tick, do it!
No matter what it is in life that you want to accomplish. If there is a will, there is a way!
Push yourself in 2011!
Saturday, November 13, 2010
I'm still here!
Hey y'all!
I know I haven't blogged in a while. I'm still alive and well! Just been taking care of business.
I have started my off-season training. Its been going pretty good! I have my goals and I have a plan! So everyday, I am working towards that goal.
God has been working on me in so many way that I don't have words for it yet! I don't know when I will start blogging again but I will!
Until then take care and God bless!
I know I haven't blogged in a while. I'm still alive and well! Just been taking care of business.
I have started my off-season training. Its been going pretty good! I have my goals and I have a plan! So everyday, I am working towards that goal.
God has been working on me in so many way that I don't have words for it yet! I don't know when I will start blogging again but I will!
Until then take care and God bless!
Sunday, July 25, 2010
The reason why
I went to church last Sunday I was so happy that I went because I was truly blessed by what was said. I attend Oak Cliff Bible Fellowship (OCBF) Dr. Tony Evans in Dallas, Texas.
The thing that stuck out to me was when he talked about the purpose of a testimony. The purpose of a testimony is to confess what God has done for you. It doesn't matter how big or how small it is. Its a public statement. God has been so good to me that I want others to know what Im going through and how did I get through it. My Blog is my testimony. I cant keep it to myself. This blog isn't for me. I want people to see the ups and downs, the whys and hows.
I dont do what I do for me.
Everything I do God gets the glory. I am just a vessel for Him to use. My job is to tell other about Jesus Christ, not just in the things I say but in the things I do. In interviews I may not get a chance to say all the things I want to say or they may not put out all the things I said. In my blog I can say what I want. I don't have to hold back.
You may not agree with whats said or how its said. I pray that you can hear my heart. I love what I do and I love Jesus. This is one way how I can show it.
Greater is He who is in me than he who is in the world.
The thing that stuck out to me was when he talked about the purpose of a testimony. The purpose of a testimony is to confess what God has done for you. It doesn't matter how big or how small it is. Its a public statement. God has been so good to me that I want others to know what Im going through and how did I get through it. My Blog is my testimony. I cant keep it to myself. This blog isn't for me. I want people to see the ups and downs, the whys and hows.
I dont do what I do for me.
Everything I do God gets the glory. I am just a vessel for Him to use. My job is to tell other about Jesus Christ, not just in the things I say but in the things I do. In interviews I may not get a chance to say all the things I want to say or they may not put out all the things I said. In my blog I can say what I want. I don't have to hold back.
You may not agree with whats said or how its said. I pray that you can hear my heart. I love what I do and I love Jesus. This is one way how I can show it.
Greater is He who is in me than he who is in the world.
Friday, July 16, 2010
When it's all said and done! It's ME!
So, I threw today. I did better than my last meet, but it wasn't what I wanted. I threw 18.16m and took 6th place.
I want to feel sorry for myself but then I thought about three people that made me change my mind.
You know I am a people watcher. I watch and listen. I believe that you have a goal you are trying to accomplish watch those who are doing it or have done it.
There are 3 people I admire in my sport: Chante Howard-Lowe, David Oliver, and Lolo Jones.
The first person was Chante Howard-Lowe. She has had a great season this year in the high jump. She set the American Record at 2'05m. When I saw her at Nationals I can look at her body and could tell that she had put some work in. She look really fit! Her ABS OMG! Are great!
When she broke the AR to see her reaction! I wanted to cry with her. It was a celebration paired with a sigh of relief. You work so hard for something then to finally get it! I love to see people in that moment! All of those days, months, and years, of HARD WORK! Finally paid off!
I meet her in Beijing 2008. I remember her saying that she warms up and stretch for 30 min everyday! I asked her why? She said that she has to stay flexible to jump and it helps prevent injury. 2009 in Berlin she was in the airport doing ABS!
Man come on! Who does abs in the airport. She said that she had to finish her work out. I guess you can say hard work pays off! 2010 she makes it look so easy to jump over that bar. She didn't win this last meet. She knows she can beat the girl who had beat her. She has already jumped higher than her this year. I can't wait to see her jump again! I know she already knows what she needs to do!
What I love about Chante is that she is dedicated. She sticks to what she needs to do. Going that extra mile!
The next person I just really got to know this year is David Oliver!
What I love about him is his confidence. I have never felt a since of doubt from him. Some people may say he's cocky! I don't think so! I believe that people who know that they are the best have to have confidence about everything they do!
When you step on that line, ring, or runway, its just you. Your voice is the last voice you hear! You have to be sure of yourself. When you leave room for doubt, it shows!
David knows what he needs to do, how to do it, and when to do it! I talk to his coach Brooks and I see why David is so sure of himself. His coach has that same feel to him. He has been coaching for so long and been around the sport he knows what kind of mind set you need to execute!
Last but not least LoLo Jones. I remember when Lolo went down in the 100m hurdles 2009 at Drake relays! She was so upset. I think her feelings was more hurt than her leg. That injury had her miss the rest of the 2009 season.
Lolo went to work! She wanted to prove a point in 2010. She showed up in indoor ready to bust some heads. When she won Indoor Worlds she celebrated so hard. People say that she overreacted. I don't think so. I almost cried watching her because I knew what it meant to her. It wasn't just a win. It was a message Lolo sent to Lolo. She worked so hard to come back from an injury people wasn't sure how would she come back from. She had put all she had into that one moment and hope for a great outcome! She got what she was looking for. In that short 60m meant the world to her.
From these three people I see things in them that I have to work on. Well not work that I need to get!
Dedication- Do the little things everyday! They separate who's great from who's good!
Confidence- Not just in me and my ability. Confidence in my coaches. My Dad and Jon!
Heart-Put everything I have into what I do. Don't save nothing! Put it all out on the table!
I never told any of them what I thought about them. I appreciate what they do! They just do them thats the best thing anyone can do!
Yea my season may not be what I want it to be. I have to keep pushing, believe it, and do it whole heartedly! It may takes days, it may take months, or years! But Im tired of just barely making it! I believe that I am the best! Now its time to act like it! Im not a baby anymore. I've been a professional for 3 years now.
I know what it takes to be great but just been scared to put myself out there. I have to make some major changes! Let some things go. When its all said and done the only person stopping me is ME!
Tuesday, July 13, 2010
Peace of mind
One thing that I love about what I do, is the traveling.
I love to travel. I love going to new places, and seeing new things. The best part about traveling is I am by myself!!!
Sounds a little selfish! (I know) I love the fact they I can just focus on myself.
If there is one thing that I need to improve on is learning how to say no. I can't be everywhere all the time and do everything. I always try to be super women. This year I realize that I can't be superwomen. When I try, something suffers. 9 times out of 10 I get the short end of the stick.
I'm the one that ends up tired and stressed out. When I travel I get to relax! Breathe! I look at who Michelle is and what Michelle really wants! There are a lot of expectations that I try to meet. The only expectation that matters is God's. It's not hard wanting to please those who are around you. You don't want to let them down!
One thing about my sport is that when we (athletes) get together we all have the same mind set. Prior to the meet everyone is going to bed early. No one is bugging anyone. You leave all drama where it is and you focus on the common goal- To WIN. There is no room for other stuff. You need to be mentally free.
I don't like feeling that I have to call or see you. When actually you are the last thing on my mind. If I don't feel like talking I should not have to. I don't bug you at work! Don't bug me when I am at work!
Over here, my phone don't ring. I call to check in with my parents let them know that I'm OK. Check in with my coach to get my workouts. If you really want to keep up with me hit me up via Facebook or Twitter. Ill get to you when I get to you. ( a little harsh)
I like waking up and just sitting there listening to my music, thinking about what I want to get done in practice, and what needs to happen at this next meet.
That's it!
So simple!
No stress!
A peace of mind!
All I need to do, is figure out how to do that at home! LOL!
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