“The only way to maximize potential for performance is to be calm in the mind” Their is no better feeling in the world then to be calm. After a summer of living life and having fun every chance I could get, calm has come over my mind and body. Not much is going to take that … [Read more...]
Summer of fun! (Britney Henry blog)
The week proceeding the Olympic Trials I wrote down a list of activities that I wanted to do this summer. Everything from hanging out with my friends to paint balling. It is my chance to step fully away from my hammer, and focus on myself and having fun - since that is what my coach prescribed! … [Read more...]
“Remember this feeling”
"This feeling is going to motivate you for the next four years”. Lance DealAs I walked away from the hammer area at the Olympic Trials, I was numb. I didn't know what to think, what to feel or even what to say. All I knew was that it hurt, really bad. Essential I broke my own … [Read more...]
Britney Henry: To make the Olympic Team in the hammer throw I must….
WOW , I cannot believe that the Olympics are only 100 days away! That means that the Olympic Trials for the hammer throw is only 63 days away! Now I know what your next question will be," Are you on the team?". Well let me explain:To make the Olympic Team in the hammer throw, there are 2 … [Read more...]
Hammer Thrower Britney Henry Recaps the Oregon Preview Meet
Alright, apologizes again for being away from my blog for the last month. I have plenty to tell y’all but I just have not found the time to do so! I do a much better job with updating my Twitter and Facebook account, so please follow and like those pages. Y’all will … [Read more...]
Britney Henry: Outdoors Season is Upon Us! Road to London Continues…
The OTC - San Diego:) Hello Blog-World! My fingers have been slacking lately but they are finally ready to update y’all on how training and life has been. Everyday that I walk down the road to the hammer ring, I have to smile. I get to train in one of the most amazing places in the country, … [Read more...]
Powerful Women Athletes Telesummit- Spread the word
Powerful Women Athletes Tele-SummitHey Guys! I am doing a live tele summit on Sunday, January 22, 2012 at 5-6pm Pacific time. This is a chance to ask questions about the hammer, training for the hammer and anything else that you have always wanted to ask me. Register here It is free but you … [Read more...]
Britney Henry: London Bound - Summer ending, training beginning!
Labor Day in Eugene, OR … [Read more...]
Britney Henry: Loop around America!
Here are a few pictures from my journey! Where do I begin? Life has been pretty busy but I kinda like it that way. Let me start with my past two meets. I few weekend ago, I flew up to Ashland, Ohio for the Ashland Elite. I want to thank Jud Logan for all his help putting on an amazing meet. The … [Read more...]
Athletes Giving Back: Britney Henry and Kara Patterson’s Children’s Hospital Visit
Last Wednesday my best buddy, Kara Patterson and I headed over to Rady's Children Hospital to hang out with some kiddos in the oncology unit. Walking into the hospital Kara and I both thought we were going to be emotional wrecks, since we were not quite sure what to expect. Each kiddo not only put … [Read more...]