Funmi Jimoh

Its Been a Long Time

Good Morning friends and family,

I pray everyone is having a wonderful holiday season so far! So, those who actually read my blog may wonder what I have been up to recently! Well, I went on a few mini vacations after the season. Rested, reflected, and revisited my goals. I have been training well and trying to focus without being overwhelmed.

 This is the time of year I love the best. You are around friends and family. There is lots of eating and relaxing and partying even for some. To me, this time of year is the time in which my dedication and love for what I do is really seen. OH how easy it is to fall by the wayside when there is so much temptation to stray from eating, sleeping, and training routine. I find this the time when I buckle down the best, put in the most to my preparation, and slip in some fun as well. In college winter break was the time of year coaches dreaded the most. When students go home and they are out of routine, you never know what they will do, or how they will prioritize training in their day. Well, since those days in college, I listened to the emphasis my coaches put on winter workouts, and I have always tried to narrow my focus during this time.

With all that said, I figured, what way to better narrow my focus than to ....... GO TO BAHAMAS! No seriously. Although the Bahamas is paradise, I will be focused, around like minded athletes and the weather is unbeatable! Today is my second day here, and already I am pleased and excited for progress I know I will see, and the joy I will experience training in such a beautiful country!

Well friends and family, expect to be hearing more from me more often.

Funmi k j 

Good 'ole Tejas

Hello Friends and Family,

You may be thinking it is time for a personal reflection of a long season, but do not jump the gun! The season for your's truly has yet to come to a close.

At the end of the year there are a few meets in Asia. I am doing two of them. Kawasaki, Japan and Daegu, Korea!

I am home in Texas for a few days before I head out. It was amazing coming back home! I have been gone for the longest I ever had, 2 months. I love Europe, but I missed home.

Well, in any case, I compete on the 23rd and 25th. After that I come home and will post a season finale of sorts!!

Keep supporting me! I love it, and have the best support and fans out there! I will go to asia and do my best win, and close my season with pizazz! Because I can!

All the best!!

Funmi K J
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Good 'ole Tejas

Hello Friends and Family,

You may be thinking it is time for a personal reflection of a long season, but do not jump the gun! The season for your's truly has yet to come to a close.

At the end of the year there are a few meets in Asia. I am doing two of them. Kawasaki, Japan and Daegu, Korea!

I am home in Texas for a few days before I head out. It was amazing coming back home! I have been gone for the longest I ever had, 2 months. I love Europe, but I missed home.

Well, in any case, I compete on the 23rd and 25th. After that I come home and will post a season finale of sorts!!

Keep supporting me! I love it, and have the best support and fans out there! I will go to asia and do my best win, and close my season with pizazz! Because I can!

All the best!!

Funmi K J
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Bouncing Back - Maintaining my vision

Hello Friends and Family,
First I would like to say thank you for all of the encouragement and support
when I truly felt low. I needed more than a minute to put myself back
together. In this last week I have been in Italy, recovering my confidence
and evaluating everything. My eyes are dry, my smile is back and I still
love what I do.

At the end of the day it is not a question of whether Funmi Jimoh is capable
of excellence on the field, and off for that matter. The only answer is yes,
absolutely, without a doubt. I am seeing more and more how much a fighter I
can be. I don't like to lose, and I don't want to be average by any means.
When I want something I go and get it.

So......I am narrowing my focus and changing my goals. This is a process,
and I am still on the right track. I truly cannot wait to get back on the
field.Tonight I will have that opportunity and I know the important thing
for me to do is, relax, and do what I know how to do, and that is jump!

Fall down seven times, stand up eight!! Here we go!!!

arrivederci

Funmi K. Jimoh

Yes. Im Down, but not out.

Family and friends,

Yes. It hurts. My heart hurts tremendously. I've dedicated a year to this moment. And in that moment I failed.

Nothings harder than refocusing and fighting the fight again.
I hate to lose. I am at my lowest in this moment. But I know this is not it.

I am a good jumper. Today It just didn't materialize. Its hard to believe that when my performance was so weak. I wish today were different.

Good night all.
Funmi Jimoh

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Twas the night before worlds.........

Good evening friends,

I'm just about to lay down and rest before tomorrows qualification round of the long jump at the world championships in Berlin.

I am excited and anxious and ready! I feel that great. Watch me on tv, and cheer from the crowds!

Until tomorrow,

Funmi K Jimoh
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Weitsprung In Deutschland

Hello Friends, I know I have been gone for a while. Some of you saw The Stockholm meet on t.v. That was a decent meet. The weather wasn't great in my opinion, but I still had fun. Ive been back in Germany training. Things are going well here. I am just trying to keep focused and get everything tuned up well. I am very anxious to compete!!! 15 days until my prelim! Thank you everyone for cheering for me thus far, the fight isn't over! I will get back to you all soon concerning my progress in training.

Until Then,

Funmi K Jimoh

London Grand Prix in Review

Hello Friends and Family,

Todays competition was a fight. There were many great jumpers out today. Everyone rose to the occasion. Some just rose higher.

I ended 4th. Yes, I am disappointed with my position. I always want to win. My jump was 6.80. My second best jump of the year.

I am pleased with my distance, but by no means satisfied. My goal is to jump 6.80's and 6.90's like its nothing, so seven meters comes when I put it all together. I'm getting closer and closer to that goal. I want it all today, I want it all right now. Despite that, I am wise enough to be patient and grow and aggressively pursue my goals.

So how am I feeling?

Ever hopeful, determined, and just a step closer to the medal stand.

Thanks for your support everyone! And thanks for the comments, keep them coming! They lift me up!

Until next time,

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London Bound for a Top Notch Competition!

Hello Friends and Family!

Well, now I'm headed to London for the Grand Prix! I am very excited. I have been feeling quite well and I'm ready to put my body to the test against some great competitors.

Anyone who knows me knows I like to compete! All the time. I appreciate my competitors because without them, who am I?

Some of you may remember last year at this meet I did my infamous 4 - event challenge! I loved it! Despite running the hurdles twice and a false start (not on my behalf). My 200m PR, which was nothing to call home about. And who can forget my seasons best in the shot put! Ok, so it wasn't the best. One thing I do remember about that day though is that I had fun. In the mix of this sport and competition, and stress, money, etc. I cannot forget that I love this sport and that it is fun.

I can't wait to bring it and fly!!

Until next time. Funmi K J Sent via BlackBerry from T-Mobile

The Power of My Mind

Good Morning Friends and Family!

Today I just want to write about a power we all possess, and that I have learned to use in my favor more and more.

My morning started a bit rocky due to a restless sleep the night before. I had a lot on my mind and my thoughts would not quiet. When I finally shut my eyes I had but a few hours of sleep. Of course when the alarm went off, I pressed the snooze button! I woke up in a panic, it was 9:30am and practice is at 10:00am. Quickly I had to negotiate which of my morning routines would sacrifice. So breakfast was fruit only and a quick stop to get a bottle of water. As I rounded the corner, I saw my tram.... Pull away! Oh no. I mis-calculated! So the next one doesn't come for 10 min. So now I must wait, and its cold today. I of course get a bit frazzled, I don't like being late and I am not pleased with the weather. At this time I'm wishing I had gone to breakfast because it appeared I would be late anyway (I had no protein this morning, which I like before practice). Well all things considered, I decided to take my morning, rushed and frenzied as it was, and make it a strength. I told myself no excuses. I put on a smile, wrapped my head around executing my sprints effectively. And what do you know, I had an excellent practice. Basically I showed myself that my mind, and my attitude are powerful and can turn any situation that appears to have started on the wrong foot, to a situation that ends with success.

Basically, I am learning to be strong and a competitor! There is nothing like some good 'ole personal growth!

Until next time!

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