Rise and shine! I know it has been quite some time since I have written an entry. Since Jamaica, I have gone to Qatar and Puerto Rico. Two very beautiful places that I really enjoyed. Qatar marked my second international track meet. I was in the company of some very worthy competitors and I had a very good taste of real competition. Where as I did not perform as well as I wanted to, it was great to be in that atmosphere and feel the energy, the competitiveness. After Qatar, I went to Puerto Rico. That was a very nice trip, I got to see my former coach, Victor Lopez and visit the beautiful Island that I have heard so much about. At this particular meet, I placed second, but my legs were not on fire the way I wanted them to be. So now I am in Houston, with my coach. I am here to focus on my mental training, and my physical training as well. At times I am not as sharp on the mental side, or the physical side as I want to be. I Think that comes with experience, and I am trying to learn. I also came back to Houston because my spirit is always at ease here. I venture back to Rice University, see my former teammates, train on the pits that I love and escape any negativity that may creep in. My next competition is June 8. The Prefontaine Classic. I am very excited about that. I can not wait, I am tuning up myself as whole so that I can perform well there. I believe that one is on TV as well, so, if they show the long jump, look for me!!! Well, I am off to practice in a bit, I just wanted to drop a line. Continue to keep up with me, my next few entries will probably be about training, rather than competition. And to everyone who has left a comment, thank you so much. The comments really help motivate me. Oh, btw. My birthday is this thursday. Getting older.... but better. All the best Funmi K. Jimoh

Happy Birthday
Lee
Posted by: Lee | May 28, 2008 at 04:51 PM
Dear Funmi,
CONGRATULATIONS!! on living your dream.
Posted by: Lora Wildenthal | July 11, 2008 at 10:06 AM