HI+ACEAIQ-Man, life.+ACY-nbsp+ADs I think that opportunities to look around you and realize just how awesome it is are abundant, but sometimes it takes a lot for us to notice.+ACY-nbsp+ADs The last two years of my life have been???epic?+ACY-nbsp+ADs Drastic?+ACY-nbsp+ADs Tumultuous?+ACY-nbsp+ADs GREAT.+ACY-nbsp+ADs Torn ACL, move to Colorado, … [Read more...]

Two continents, two weeks, two competitions, two different versions of Kara, similar end results.+ACY-nbsp+ADs Lausanne, Switzerland is my new favorite European competition.+ACY-nbsp+ADs Flying into Geneva was fun because it was pretty countryside, then the mountains that we could see from the shuttle all the … [Read more...]

Whew+ACEAJg-nbsp+ADs The last three or so weeks have been a bit packed, so I???m catching you up on Rome, New York, and USAs here.I competed in the Rome Golden Gala on June 9th +ACY-nbsp+ADs-in the 1964 Olympic Stadium.+ACY-nbsp+ADs I love Rome+ACEAJg-nbsp+ADs I???ve gotten to visit some of its more famous places and wander a bit … [Read more...]

I competed in Tucson, Arizona last weekend at one of the most fun competitions of the year+ACEAJg-nbsp+ADs Every May, the majority of elite American throwers head to the University of Arizona for a meet that features only field events, and focuses on the throws.+ACY-nbsp+ADs It's always exciting to see long-time … [Read more...]

A belated recap of the Doha Diamond League+ACE-I already told you that my travel was super easy+ACE +ACY-nbsp+ADs-So my body felt pretty good warming up for competition because I'd traveled well and slept even better upon arrival. +ACY-nbsp+ADs-I also had a great roommate to pass the time with, and got to see Becky a lot, … [Read more...]

Deplaning in Frankfurt.City view from the warm-up track+ACE-Doha mosque at sunset from the warm-up track.Qatar Sports Club.I'm in a new part of the world+ACEAJg-nbsp+ADs I've never been to the middle east before, so this is fun.+ACY-nbsp+ADs Qatar is across the Persian Gulf from Iran and a little bit northeast-ish of … [Read more...]

This is a belated Drake Relays wrap-up post+ACE I competed two Fridays ago at Drake Relays in Des Moines, Iowa.+ACY-nbsp+ADs My family came, ASICS puts on the meet, Russ threw well, and I met some cool new friends, so the weekend was fabulous+ACEAJg-nbsp+ADs Unfortunately, I could have thrown better, and my knee … [Read more...]

I just drove back into Colorado Springs after spending two weeks in Austin, Texas in preparation for the 87th Annual Clyde Littlefield Texas Relays+ACEAJg-nbsp+ADs Yes, I drove down there because a) plane tickets were super expensive, b) oversize baggage fees for my javelins are super expensive (now more … [Read more...]

I???m opening my season on Friday morning+ACEAIQAh-OMG, I???m opening my season on Friday morning.Mike A. Myers StadiumRemember how I said I???d shout my schedule from the rooftops, and do it early?+ACY-nbsp+ADs I do too, and I???m sorry that I???ve been a chicken and haven???t done that.+ACY-nbsp+ADs Not only does the … [Read more...]

Heeeeey+ACEAJg-nbsp+ADs So, I've been getting more and more comfortable with my knee and my technique with each practice, and wanted to share a bit.+ACY-nbsp+ADs In an effort to be totally transparent with you all in this recovery process and climbing back to where I know I belong, I want to talk about the … [Read more...]