Highlands in the 'burg

This was a fun games for me, the best part was that it wasn't a muddy crap hole like we have been throwing in for the last 4 weeks.

We left at 4:15 AM, got there around 8:30, and started warmups. 

Here's a breakdown of my performance:

Warrensburg Scottish Highland Games Date: 4/30/2011 Location: Warrensburg, MO
Amateur A
Place	Braemar Stone 22.5lb	Open Stone 16.2lb	Heavy Wgt for Dist	Light Wgt for Dist	Heavy Hammer	Light Hammer	Caber	Sheaf 16lb	Weight for Height
4	35'-2"	43'-3"	34'-11"	67'-7"	85'-5"	107'-9"	2:30	26'-0"	17'-0"

I wasn't really happy with how the Braemar stone went, I just don't feel like I'm getting any big push on it. I know the distance is good, but I just feel like it hasn't clicked yet.

The open stone was the first time I've tried the south african spin technique. I like it, but it needs work. After watching the video, I know what I need to change to throw some big numbers. This is still a 3 foot PR.

Heavyweight went well, it's starting to come along. I've changed some technique things on this, but the main thing is not scratching my weight throws. I'm lucky my best throw counted on both light and heavy or I would have been SOL. This was a 3' 8" PR, so I'll take that any day!

Lightweight was good. I was a bit disappointed, I really wanted to hit 70 this contest. Again, I scratched 2 of my throws. This was a 4' PR. 4 more and I'll be over 70!

Heavy hammer went much better this time. This was a huge contest PR. Watching video has shown some glaring technique issues though, same with light hammer. Heavy was a 10' PR and Light was a 1' PR.

Caber is something I need work at. This was the very first time I've ever tried a caber...ever. I just wanted to turn it, and on my third attempt I did! It wasn't pretty, or accurate, but it was a turn. So PR for me!!!

Sheaf didn't go very well. I was having technique issues again, I know I'm new to this and should be patient, but I don't like having technique problems. If it's just a strength or speed issue, I'm ok with that, but technique is something I need to get fixed. 26' with a 16# sheaf was good enough for last place. But on the bright side, since I've never done it with a 16# sheaf....Instant PR!

Weight for height is by far my best event. I changed my technique around a bit and didn't waste energy at lower heights and this made for a good 6 inch PR. I feel like I'm really close to 17' 6" and hope to hit that at the next games.

All in all it was a great time. I got 8 PRs for my birthday, I'll take that any day!