Thursday, May 05, 2005
Event 1 - 100m
A rest day today. On the plus side, I was itching to get out, which is a good sign that I am getting back into the swing of things.
RunDiary.net looks like it's ready to go to testers - very exciting.
Lacking anything else to type about, I've decided to kick off a series of introspectives about the 20 events that make up the double decathlon, and my past performances and futures prospects. This thinking process should help me in my planning and motivation, although as I got tired just typing the events into the sidebar, it might just overwhelm me with the enormity of the task. These rambles will be fairly selfcentred, so apologies in advance.
Event
100m
PB
11.93
Background
My current PB is hand-timed (meaning it is probably flattering), on grass (which means I can probably go faster). Combine these two offsetting factors, and it is pretty close to the mark (I've run 12 dead electronically timed). My PB was run in 1994 (most of my PBs are over 10 years old), when I wasn't doing any weight training or sprint work, but was racing weekly.
Potential
The 100m is the first event of the double decathlon. It is also the shortest, so there is not reason why you couldn't run a PB.
Until I start doing speed work again, I have no idea what my high-end speed is like these days (I ran 12.80 in 2002 - but that was straight after a 500m race). As I intend to do significant amounts of weight training to help with throws, jump and shorter sprints, I should be more physically attuned to the demands of this event. My starts are, in a word, shocking, and ideally some good coaching will add a couple of tenths here. Likewise, I have never really practised my technique, and know that it is far from text book.
Goal
11.70 - some technical focus and practice should put back what the years have taken away, and maybe a little bit extra.
Double Decathlon Goal
11.70 - 711 points. As I've said, there is no reason why you can't run a PB in this event, with no preceding events to tire you out, and no need to conserve yourself over such a short distance.
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Not at all selfcentered, Sparkie; it's very interesting to read of your background, potential & your plans for the future...better to have plans & goals than sit around waiting for things to happen! Keep postin the news in your blog...I like to read it!
how you doin from reading your page it seems confident youll achieve your goal i was lucky to stumble across this page looking through to see upcoming championships ive happen to have completed the double decathlon and let me tell you it aint easy just be prepared and good luck i hope to see you there in bendigo 2006 good luck rob
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