by forrester on Tue Jun 10, 2008 2:18 pm
WOW, what a cooker of a day! Day Two of throwing for me, following McHenry, and I started off strong. Didnt feel gassed, or terribly sore. Open stone was pretty standard for me, came within 2" of PR (set the day before) in HWFD at 24'. Little off in the LWFD and 47'+, same with the hammer.... then came the caber ( dunh, dunh, DUNHHHHH!!!)
First two throws pulled a solid 70 degree on both, which was much better than McHenry. I wanted that caber bad! Got up to the third throw, and knew I had to pull one out to take third, was feeling a little twingy in the knee but thought all would be fine. Great pick, very little dance then its of to the races! Pull started nice, and then it all fell apart.... as I dropped to pull, knee started to go, but rockhead me wanted it so bad i kept pulling... start to come up and knee completely gave out, dropping me like Id been hit by Chuck Liddell. only ended up with a 55 degree. that so sucked.
Pretty much had to write off the rest of the day after that. no height in sheaf, and only 10' in WOB. I intentionally faulted 11' to save my knee, and because i gave my word i wouldnt go for 11'. And glad to do it.
Overall a very disapponting end to an awesome weekend, but I wouldnt trade it for anything!
ALso a special thanks to BJ and JC for all your help in getting my knee straight, next beer is on me!
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