All American

Like i said it was time for a change. I dont know if it was the 110 degree heat or the fact that wherever i went i got double takes like i was some kind of homeless person; but the hair had to go. Mary calls it my "All American Haircut". She figured that if i was going to be on tv i was going to have to look somewhat presentable. Salon de Jack changed my life, and to the trials we go! Thank you all for your letters and emails, and please continue to pray for me! The time is finally here, and believe me, im ready!!!!!!

Of course we had to start by cutting it into a mullet of sorts:

Jack in his element:

Vanessa didnt like it:

Very artistically done Mary:

Mission Accomplished:

The Remains (straw included):

7747 to 8066

There's a Change in the Wind

What a crazy few weeks it has been! The Dominican Republic was a blast, but George Fox University in Newberg Oregon is even better!!! In Santo Domingo, team USA placed 1st 3rd and 6th at the Pan America Cup. Chris Helwick won at 7800 and i placed third with a 7747. The trip overall was a total blast and such a good experience for me. I really felt like i competed well but had a few events where i struggled because of lack of competition. Talking with Jack we came to the conclusion that for the first meet of the year 7747 was not a bad score at all. After getting back in the states Jack and I thought that there might be another opportunity to do a decathlon at George Fox University as a last chance meet because i was pretty low on the USA list. After the first day of competition we realized that i should just keep it going and see if i could break 8000 which would put me higher on the list and give me the 'A' Standard. With one event to go it came down to running a sub 5:00 min to break the barrier, wow, i never thought i would be in that position. When all was said and done a 4:46 gave me 8066 for a decathlon PR! Its crazy how much has changed within the past few days.

So i am back in San Luis now resting and training in preparation for the trials at the end of this month. Its crazy to think of how much my life has changed in the past 4 months, and as i look forward to the trials i think of all the people who have helped me get here. From my father to my friends, coaches, and fellow athletes, i would never be in the position i am now without their support and prayers. I thank you all for everything you have done, i would not be here with out you! I will put a post up after the trials to let you all know how i did and i look forward to seeing some of you there!

Of course, me and Jack celebrated in style: by drinking his fathers day gift - Beers of the World!!!

It looks like it got out of hand.... but don't worry we were able to control ourselves.....

Olympic Trials Here We Come!