Blogs : Matthew Megerdichian

End of season/busy with non-track stuff

My season ended this past weekend at NCAA East Regionals.  I didn't do great, about 58m which seemed to be the average this season.  Big thanks to my entire team and coaching staff.  I was surprised to recieve a whole lot of text messages from a lot of people wishing me luck.  I felt really good going into my throws, but they just weren't going as far as they felt. 

This season was a very interesting one.  While I improved by several meters in the hammer, but I didn't improve in the javelin, my better event.  I think it is fair to say that my one good meet of the season came at the best time, at conference championships.  One of the many goals I set for myself at the beginning of this season was to win conference in the javelin.  Even though it was pretty much the only goal I achieved, it was probably the most important one. 

My coach and I have talked a bit about how to make sure this doesn't happen again.  The first thing I realized is that I should try to not take 18 credits during the spring semester.(6 classes left little room for extra practices or workouts)  Also, I have to run more, I admittingly slacked off in the sprinting and conditioning workout department as the season went on and being in better running shape will definately help with my lack of runway speed. 

This summer for me means working out consistantly at the gym, but mostly working in Manhattan as a vacation relief porter at a luxury high rise condominium.  I've had the job for the past 2 years and it's not a bad job plus the pay is really great.  Also, the hours can be crazy so I'm not sure how often I'll be updating this blog. 

Thats it for now..

Good luck this summer

3:51 PM, June 8, 2008 .. Posted by hmurphy

Good luck with training and work this summer. I've enjoyed reading your blog.