Something to share

My sis sent me this so I thought I would share

Quote of the day: Imagination

I have a chat with a new friend this evening and he said these words which really touhed me.

Now we all know I love a good quote so here it is.

The imagination is the most powerful sense that we have

Thanks new friend I think we gonna have some fun convo's

Jx

Quote of the day: How happy are you?

Most folks are about as happy as they make up their minds to be.

Abraham Lincoln

One For My Scrapbook

I received my first nasty gram comment on my blog today. It was posted by an ever so brave person called "Anonymous." Lol. Here's what they had to say as it was sent to me:

Anonymous has left a new comment on your post "Chasing the Sun": "Would love to know how you keeping paying for avoiding moving on from the sport and getting a real job. You are one of those who just can't quit even though their better days are behind you. Our government better not be funding you. So many young Brits deserve support. Time for you to get real." Posted by Anonymous to Get it right 3rd time around at January 24, 2009 9:19 PM






My response:
None of your damn business.

Get a life and I hope you continue to enjoy watching me run for however much longer I choose. Stop hatin'.

It's funny, I needed something to fuel the fires and I think I just got it. Thanks Anonymous.


Here's a timely and relevant quote from comedian Katt Williams:
"Live your life. Get your hustle on. Understand people are gonna hate you regardless. Get that out of your head, that fantasy world where people ain't hating on you. You gotta be grateful. You need haters. What are you complaining about? What do you think a hater's job is? To hate! So let them do their damn job. Ladies, if you've got 14 women hating on you, you need to figure out how the hell to get to 16 before the summer gets here. Fellas, if you've got 20 haters, you need 40 of them. What are you complaining about? If there are any haters in here right now that don't have anybody to hate on, feel free to hate on me."

Chasing the Sun

This week was predicted to be COLD in Atlanta. Loren decided on Monday that we was gonna ship out of town and we headed down to Atlantic Beach, Jacksonville, Florida to get some sun on our backs.



We drove down on Tuesday morning and headed to the track for our session. The drive was some 5 hours. It actually didn’t feel that much warmer than what we had left behind us. But, calls back to Atlanta said that the temperature had not risen above freezing.


The athletics department were nice enough to let us use their facilities at Jacksonville University.




Wednesday was Loren’s birthday so we took him out to eat at a Japanese steak house and then onto bowling.




The boys got competitive surprise surprise! It turns out Derrick is pretty good. Loren couldn’t help himself and found that he was still coaching be it bowling this time.



We were offered the opportunity to train at the new Mondo track at the University of North Florida for the remainder of our time here. The track and facility is amazing. They even have a 400m warm up track.





The Salford City Reds were out at the track using their facility also. I was like Brits abroad out there. Lol


It’s been great being down here and we have definitely bonded more as a group. We discovered you should NEVER EVER let Derrick eat Calamari. LOL (Group Joke)

And so racing starts. Or does it?

I went on a road trip this weekend to Lexington Kentucky. I ran in the 60m and 200m.

I put them down as my first races of 2009. Yeah I know I ran in a 55m last week in Tennessee. But that don't count 55m ain't a competing distance in my head. A good friend told me whatever time I run there will be a PR lol.

I've been in Atlanta since November going through yet another coaching change. Which means taking on a new coaches philosophy when it comes to how I will prepare for the 2009 outdoor season. Because, after all its outdoors that REALLY counts. Indoors to me just breaks up the training Meso-cycles.

Loren is a great coach for sure. I would NEVER have come here if I did not believe that 100%. I have had the opportunity of sitting in the back when he gives presentations and lectures. I find I learn better this way. People pay to listen to him speak and I sneak in the back of the lecture theatre. Pretty neat if I do say so myself. lol



He calls this phase travel to train. I finally got what he meant at yesterdays meet. In Lorens eye I won't be ready to COMPETE indoors until February. So people please yes read the results but know I have not tappered off any of my training and I'm at theses meets working on particular aspects of my race.

'There is no better place to practice than in a competition environment' Loren Seagrave.

I on the other had was some what frustrated. Basically because I'm still trying to figure out and own my start and new running technique. So why why why would you send me out in public at a college track meet to figure this out.

But, for real and jokes apart I get it. What will Joice do when the chips are down and the pressure is on?

A) Try and repeat all the things she has learnt in practice.
B) Return to what she used to do. 'You do the same you get the same'
or
C) Run down the track like her hair is on fire and just get there.

You'll be happy to know I am doing more of A albeit hesitantly with me start. lol.



Let me explain a little about the meets I have been running in. They are collegiate meets. Not your Grand Prix or Permit Meet. They have the 1 false start and you're out the race rule. (A bug bear of mine which makes me even more nervous if that is the correct word that I'm using.)

I'm supposed to be the professional athlete these kids are trying to scalp me. lol.


They don't know I'm out there 'Trying to figure out aspects of my race' They see the Olympic rings tatted on my left leg and say 'Oh Imma about to go get her' lol



So I was up in Lexington this weekend sitting in the blocks trying not to false start. Cause I'm not about to drive 5 hours to false start my arse out of a race. lol

Loren has informed me he has some reaction drills lined up for me which will stop me from doing this. I just pray it doesn't involve a Cattle Prong. lol



He was happy with the runs because I highlight to him the things I still need work on.

The 200m was also interesting I raced for the first time on an over sized flat indoor track. The track was 290 round. Strange!. It was not great running the turn was hard. As I tried to stay in the lane. Give me a European banked track any day. Well at least I can add it to my list of things I will never do again if I can help it.




My results
Event 19 Women 60 Meter Dash
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Name Year School Finals Points
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Section 1 Finals
1 Ahoure, Murielle SR Miami (FL) 7.17A
2 Brookins, Kya SO So. Carolina 7.33P
3 Kidd, Ashlee Unattached 15 7.37P
4 Maduaka, Joice Unattached 2 7.45


Event 27 Women 200 Meter Dash
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Name Year School Finals Points
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Section 1
1 Kidd, Ashlee Unattached 15 23.43P
2 Long, Brittany FR Cent.Florida 24.04
3 Maduaka, Joice Unattached 2 24.31

Work Learn Play

It takes struggle, a goal and enthusiasm to make a champion.

Norman Vincent Peale

Basically the whole training group has been on the grind. We are developing into a family unit. Its like having those brothers and sisters that get on your nerves but you still love them. lol

Here are few pictures of some of the group us at work and at play.

Work





Me



Travis




Roby




Andre






Lisa



Ian



Dean




Derrick



Dwight



Dani


Fonz


Labronze


Sasha


Learn







Play










This is how we feel when we go home most days

Quote of the day: True Power

Knowing others is intelligence; knowing yourself is true wisdom. Mastering others is strength; mastering yourself is true power.

Tao Te Ching

Happy Birthday Big Sister

Basically I am her and she is me.
I love my sister with all my heart and its her birthday today.
I found this poem that sums up all I want to say.

PS. I know you love Gerald Levert so the play list is for you

Jx


My Best Friend


You've been there for me
Through the good times and bad
I know I can count on you
To be there when I'm sad

Life without you
Just wouldn't be right
I wouldn't be able to get through
Each day and night

When I've had a bad day
I know that you're only a call away
When life takes that crazy turn
You are always there to help me learn

We've had so many good times together
I know we'll be best friends forever
No matter where we are
I know we'll never be too far

You're my idol, my sister, my friend
We'll be together till the end
Even when we're old and gray
You'll be here still, to help me get on my way

Gerald Levert

Smile - Why not?

Life is like a mirror, we get the best results when we smile at it. ~Author Unknown

Enjoy the play lists I've been dancing around the room to it getting ready for practice.

Jx