Funmi 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,

Funmi K J Sent via BlackBerry from T-Mobile

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!

Funmi K J Sent via BlackBerry from T-Mobile

Lets See If Video Works!!

Dear Friends, If you like seeing video, let me know!! Auf Wiedersehen Funmi K Jimoh

My war wound

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Klutz, clumsy... Just plain nuts!

Family, friends....

I've attacked myself twice in 3 days. The first time was in Lucerne when I spiked my own hand.... I don't know, so please don't ask how!! I bled quite a bit. I had just changed my spikes so they were nice and sharp! Sand was in the wound. It was a mess.

So today as I planned to lift, I tended to my hand wound. I washed it with soap just like my mama said! I covered it with a band aid so I wouldn't get it dirty with the weight room bar. I took all safety precautions.

Well, where do I begin?! I had gone through most of my exercises in the weight room and was on the penultimate exercise, an olympic lift called a "snatch" I believe, where you lift the bar from the ground to above your head. On my bar, there was about 60 pounds. There are 5 repetitions in each set. So on my last set, and last repetition, my head went down, when it should have been up. So, visualize if you will, my head is down, and 60 pounds is coming up FAST. So basically I KNOCKED MYSELF OUT! Its a little blurry from there. I remember looking at myself in the mirror and spitting out pieces of my tooth, little pieces, but pieces none the less. Then I saw the wound. Silly me, I laughed. Then it started gushing blood. Who knew there was so much blood in the forehead! It went everywhere! Then, silly me again, I tried to walk, I don't know where I was going! I walked the blood seemed to come even quicker, and what did yours truly do as a result? I fainted.... Don't know if it was the excessive blood or the dizziness. But yes, I was out very briefly. Then of course, the tears flowed. Mostly I was embarrassed. I feel better now. Mostly I am concerned with my teeth and how I look with this gash on my forehead.

Well, that was my morning! Adventurous huh?! I wouldn't be me if something nuts didn't happen! So with all this said, I hope I heal before Berlin because I don't want to jump with a huge band aid on my head!

Well until next time Ciao

Funmi K J Sent via BlackBerry from T-Mobile

3 in 4 days.....whew

Hello Friends,

I am writing you now from Munich Airport. I am en route to my training base in Germany.

I won my meet in Reims, it wasn't too bad. I had a decent series and won with 6.73m of course as an athlete, and a serious competitor, I want to always do better. My goal at the present is to be able to jump 6.80's and 6.90's like its nothing. Once I can do that, then 7 meters becomes more and more possible. I'm getting there!

Anyhow, yesterday's competition was turbulent. After my meet in Reims, I ate and was packed by 1 a.m. And my bus to the airport was scheduled for 4 a.m. Needless to say sleep was lost to me. I got to Lucerne, switzerland where I was scheduled to compete that evening at 8:30. I quickly got in my bed by 10:30am. Try as I might, I had a fitful rest. There was construction going on right outside my hotel! It took a lot for me to wake myself up. The competition I will say was one of my poorest technically. I faltered in my run, body position, execution. Honestly it is a miracle I jumped 6.65 for my second place honors.

Coach told me to focus on my speed, I did that, and it saved me. My series was erratic. Where as there are so many things negative I could dwell on about yesterday, I certainly see a couple positives.

1st: I'm way stronger physically, mentally and emotionally than I previously thought. I know this because last year I would have crumbled at the thought of competing back to back with so little rest. I didn't crumble. I pat myself on the back.

2nd: I didn't count myself out. I rarely find my last jump is the one that is the best. Well lo and behold my last jump put me in first (before Hyleas' wonderful 6.89 passed me). I am proud of that. I did a little thing we like to call compete!

Well, at the end of the day I'm proud of myself even though I did not win a diamond... Boo.

Yes, first place gets a diamond! But I learned somethings about myself and that my friends... Is priceless.

Until next time

Funmi K J

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Another "W" for Funmi

Hello friends,

Today I competed in Lignano. I had a best jump of 6.61. It was a nice stadium, great weather and a friendly crowd.

I know I'm notorious for not liking the clap, but these days I've been asking for it more and more. I just have to remember to run to my rhythm and not the rhythm of the clap!!!

I love Lignano and will be sad to leave, its so peaceful here! And the beach was beautiful. Tomorrow I leave at 6.30 am to go to Paris, then take a car to Reims. Another day, another plane, another hotel. I love it! Until next time.....

Ciao

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The Road to Berlin - NBC coverage in Houston

Click here to watch a special sports report about me from my local TV station.

Dearest Friends and Family

I first want to apologize for being gone so long. Please forgive me. Sometimes when it comes to track and field, I have a one track mind. But with that said, I am inviting all of you once again to join me on my track journey once again!

Some of you know that track is more than every four years at the Olympics. Some of you do not.

For those who do not join me for a bit of a track lesson.

Every odd year between olympics there is a world championship. Basically this is just like the olympics, minus the world wide publicity and other sports competitions.

So the selection process was the same as last year, and the top three at USA's who have the A standard get to go! This year, I got 3rd again. Where as I am pleased and blessed that I have an opportunity to represent the USA again, I hoped for a better placing at nationals. But I like to say, I'm saving it for the big stage, USA's first return to the Berlin stadium since the olympics were held there in 1936.

So, as I speak, or write rather, I am in my room in Lignano, Italy. This city is beautiful. And my mom will bear witness to the fact that every time I go somewhere new, I promise I'm moving there!! I feel so much peace here! Tomorrow evening what I need to feel is a whole bunch of spring in my step.

So now that I've given you and "eyeful" I will now lay my head down to sleep. Goodnight all!!

Cheer for me tomorrow, your support and prayers are wonderful and truly help me!!

Ciao! Funmi K J Sent via BlackBerry from T-Mobile