I should have printed off my QR codes for parking and admission, but they took my word for it. I packed the standard chair, sheaf, cooler and backpack which was sufficient.
After announcements and invocation we were underway and proceeded with WFD, Hammers, WOB, Sheaf, Caber and finished with Stones.
- Braemar Stone - 18'-6" - Solid throw, just inches off of my best at Elizabeth 2024
- Open Stone - 23'-4.375" - PR! by an inch compared to Elizabeth 2024
- Heavy WFD - 18'-3.625" - PR! by 3 feet compared
- Light WFD - 24'-4.75" - Solid throw, just inches off of my best at Thornton 2023
- Heavy Hammer - 34'-1.75" - Still struggling here
- Light Hammer - 43'-6" - Improved from Elizabeth 2024, but still behind 2023 throws
- Caber - 11:00 with M2 - PR! Finally flipped the M2
- Sheaf - 15' - solid throw, but could not match the 16' at Elizabeth 2024
- WOB - 11' - PR! Finally breaking my consistent previous best of 10'
Competition Order
WFD - Started out standing and went 16', 18', 17' on the heavy hammer. Switching to the light, I went 24' standing and then started a one turn throwing 20' and 21'
Hammers - Went 31', 34' and 28' on the heavy hammer (I caught the turf on the 3rd throw). Went 43', 43' and 42' on the light hammer. I was happy to not scratch on any of them, but do need to improve my speed.
WOB - We incorrectly started with the 35 pound weight and I managed 10', 11', 12' and was hitting the bar with 13' before we noticed our mistake. Switching to the correct 42 pound weight, I cleared 10' on my second attempt, 11' on my second attempt and missed twice at 12' before passing my third attempt.
Sheaf - We opened at a reasonable 14' which I made on my first attempt along with 15'. I then failed all three attempts at 16'.
Lunch Break
Caber - I flipped the M1 at 11:00 and passed my second and third attempts. Switching to the M2, I got about 45 degrees on my first attempt, bailed on my second attempt and finally got a 11:00 on my third attempt. Huge PR!
The master's men selected from the following four cabers:
- 15'-2.75" 45 pounds
- 17'-0" 51 pounds
- 18'-0" 62 pounds
- 18'-0.25" 76 pounds - BROKEN
Stones - All of my Braemar throws were at 18' and my Open throws went 22', 23' and 22'
Relative to the field, I was well behind but felt good about my improvement. Curtis was another newer athlete visiting from Las Vegas. I was ahead of him on a couple of events, but his overall score was 3864. With some solid off season training, I feel like I could crawl out of the cellar. I would be ecstatic to win a 3rd place plate next year.
Decathlon Scoring:
- 3379 points - Colorado Scottish Festival 2024
- 3259 points - Elizabeth 2024
- 3002 points - Thornton 2023
- 2783 points - Colorado Scottish Festival 2023
- Braemar Stone - 425
- Open Stone - 391
- Heavy WFD - 344*
- Light WFD - 306*
- Heavy Hammer - 294*
- Light Hammer - 303*
- Caber - 375
- Sheaf - 423
- WOB - 499
*If I am targeting to break 4000, I need to work towards an average of 375 and the biggest opportunities for improvement are hammers and weight for distance.
I feel like I have my kit dialed in. I like having a chair and cooler. The backpack is convenient, but maybe I will start using my GR1.
- Stones - Elbow sleeve and wrist wrap, towel
- WFD - Leather Glove, switch to Mechanix?
- Hammers - Pow'r Tac, cleats?
- Caber - Weigth Belt, Pow'r Tac
- Sheaf - Fork
- WOB - Weight Belt, Leather Glove, switch to Mechanix?
I will typically use the sunscreen, but have not done much taping up and fortunately have not needed the medical supplies. Kilt, boonie hat, sunglasses and boots work well. I might try switching to soccer or baseball cleats. I also want to try Pow'r Tac Grip Spray Tackifier (available at Dick's for $14.99).
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