Update

Hey bloggers, whats crackin! I know I've missed out on my June posts for the most part, but BOY have I been on a grind! From work to play and trying to find time for myself to do some much anticipated studying (I like to learn!). Anyways, this is how June ended up goin down:

I've had two track meets this month, both put on by my great coach: D. Mitchell. Even if I havent seen such a huge improvement in times this year (just getting back to my PR) I've already progressed so much under him. Im actually learning how to run and more importantly how to think on the track. My first race was the 5th and it went pretty well. I blasted outta the blocks and ripped down the back stretch. Unfortunately my body has lately been deciding that @ 200m I start thinking and mess my steps up. I actually end up finishing the last 100m accompanied by my final two barriers fairly well; usually closing on people. I don't know what it is about that second curve but it just looks like I'm not going to make any of those hurdles over there so I start to force my stride open and it slows me down. One of my boys Adretti said I need to trust my steps and keep trying to gun for it. I'll definitely try something like that next race. Needless to say I didn't win the race but I came in 3rd overall.

The second meet on the 12th was MOS (More of the Same) as my old finance instructor used to say, he thought that was soo funny...I don't know. Ok Im back from my tangent. I was actually really tired going into this meet. It was WAY hotter than the the week before and we were experiencing a record heat index that whole week. I prepared for the meet well eating sleeping, drinking water, and taking care of my body but I was just drained when I stepped on the track. I did do more hurdle drills prior to race start, so perhaps. Anyway, I felt like I got out pretty slow...got rolled on at the backstretch (way too early to see any competitors from your inside lanes). I didn't feel like I was pushing it much first half of the race, but I came on a little bit towards the end (typical). Not enough to get the win though.

Aside from running I've been trying to figure out what exactly can you do in Orlando besides Theme Parks. I mean Im down for a good thrill ride any day of the week, but when it costs $89 for a one-day pass, I'd rather watch the birds fly around in the sky. Plenty enough excitement for me; at least for the first 5 or 6 minutes.

I've been trying to take care of my car, but some small things pop up now and then. How many people get their oil changed every 3k miles? Alright now newer cars have an oil gauge that tells your oil life? if you are only @ 60% every 3k miles would you think you really NEED to get another change so soon, or does the guage mean little to nothing as far as oil maintenance?

As for all the excitement in my voice its because Im headed back home in about 2 weeks! Im mainly there for business (track meet) but I can always relax, stress free around family. If you can't tell Im pretty excited about it. With a stress free enviornment better times are always produced and its easier to focus, so Im looking forward to a comfortable and fast race.

In other news, BIG shoutout to my long-time good good friend Philip Roscoe who just signed his first professional baseball contract to play in Canada. He's definitely doing his thing and Im looking to see some great stats among other things (major's possibly...hmmm?!) lol. Once again Congratulations Man, you are living your dream! As for me Im outta here bloggers so see you later Sayonara e Konbanwa! This is...the life of D Kinney