Quote Originally Posted by Detroitpete View Post
I haven't thrown since my last competition in October. I haven't done much of anything except for work. I've worked out a couple of times each week, but since my knee still isn't up to it yet, my squats are light and I've basically have just lfted to stay in some for of shape until I decide on an off season training regime.

So...

I decide to throw my gear into my truck and go throw on my day off (made a sweet KILLER caber hacked down from a 14' 6X6).

And...

My stones looked like I shot them out of a cannon!!!! WHERE was this during competition? My form didn't seem any different. The only difference I noticed was right at the power position/hip block (the place I call "the Crank") I felt more in the groove and stronger--and BAMM.

Again--I'm only 5'7ish and 189lbs right now--and both my Breamar and light stones 'popped' out there.

Hmmph...maybe I should'nt 'train' so hard during the season???

Thoughts????
Pete,

I have had the same happen to me. My "Achillies Heel" is the hammer. I usually throw 75 to 77 feet. I took 3 months off and was throwing consistantly 80+ feet with the light hammer Saturday. Really I wasn't trying, just focusing on the release. My coach says my swing was really long and relaxed. I was really supprised with the last 2 throws being each 87 feet. Maybe I should take more breaks!