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Olympic Trials 2012…It’s about to Begin…

It’s Thursday morning at 7:24 am. As I sit in bed, all I can think about are all of the athletes that have made their way to Eugene, Oregon for the US. Olympic Trials this year. This is such a suspenseful time for everyone, with their goals and dreams on the line, they get ready to compete. Every championship year is important and exciting, but the OLYMPICS is what we all as athletes strive for.

I think about what I’d be doing right about now if I was competing this weekend. At this very moment, I’d be laying in bed trying to give Jon and his wife a little more time, before sending out that early morning text to see if they were ready to get up for breakfast. Every year, as per tradition, we eat at the Original House of Pancakes in Eugene. They have some of the best food … it’s so delicious that I have a hard time describing it. All I know is that it’s been a great way for me to start off my mornings in Oregon and it gives me the extra oomph I need to conquer the harsh demands ahead of me.

The Olympic trials has to be one of the toughest competition I’ve ever competed in, in my life. The intensity level is truly off the charts. The best athletes from all over the country compete for the top 3 spots in their designated events and everyone takes it very seriously. With no room for error, it’s all about who is ready on game day, at game time! This is what everyone has spent their lives dreaming of and working their butts off in training for. Ahhh, to be an OLYMPIAN. Is there any word as sweet? How can you NOT love this???? The history alone that has been made in Eugene makes it that much more exciting competing there time after time. Four years ago, I made my first team there, and I will never forget the feelings of excitement and fulfillment I felt that special day. All of the hard work had paid off!

I’m excited for everyone that is competing. I can literally feel the suspense right now in my bed even though I am not going to have the chance to compete this year. For days I debated flying out to Eugene to watch the trials and support my fellow track athletes, but I just couldn’t do it. The thought of being there and not competing literally made me feel sick. Although I won’t be there physically, I will be there is spirit, and I will definitely be tuned into NBC watching and cheering everyone on. Not being there this time is motivating me now more than ever. It’s true what they say, you don’t realize how much you miss something, until you can’t do it for a while. I joke with my coach all the time, about how I can’t wait to get back to doing my repeat 300′s and the intense sprint workouts, I want that burn so bad!! I know it sounds nutty but I am very serious. I definitely miss competing like crazy, but I’m thankful for the growth within me that is taking place during this down time. In the meantime, I continue to workout- training my mind and body to stay sharp and in shape for when it is time for me to get back out there and compete. I have a completely different outlook on life now and a different kind of love for my sport, as I’ve been given the opportunity to see just how precious of a gift from God it is. The best for me is most definitely still to come, and I’m excited about it!

The London Games will be a truly special experience, from the walking of the opening ceremonies, to the upsets, to the surprise outcomes, to the well deserved victories, and it all starts this weekend with THE USA Olympic Trials. Make sure to tune in starting this Friday to NBC and support USA TRACK AND FIELD!!! Good luck to all of my fellow athletes and God Speed! I will be praying, and cheering for everyone out there competing. Go Get It, it’s Your Time!!!

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