Funmi Jimoh

Can I Get A Clap Clap?!

Hello all!

So, I am pleased at the moment! Never satisfied though! I had a solid performance at Mt. Sac this weekend. I forgot how cool it is out there in Walnut, CA. First of all, California is absolutely beautiful! I need to make it out there more often! It was perfect track weather! I won the Long Jump with a 6.81m jump. I feel it coming guys, 7m is just around the corner! That was my goal this weekend, but it appears it will have to wait until Senegal! 7m thoughts everyone!

Well, on to the crux of this blog. I remember when I used to fear the clap! I wanted no part of it! A clap means you're paying attention to me. The clap means I have to impress. The clap used to be my enemy! Well, I no longer fear the clap. I want you to pay attention. I want to impress! The clap is certainly my friend! I know some spectators are hesitant to initiate the clap. Some even feel a little ashamed because they have no rhythm! But by all means let me quell your fears. In my situation any kind of clap is appreciated. Any kind of applause is desired. The beat of the crowd behind me has magical power to lift me up and push me to excellence! Let's think of this as an interactive competition, you give me a beat, I. Will give you a beautiful leap! Deal?

In Mt. Sac and in Oregon, I get the best claps. So, thank you all who have lifted me up while on the run way. Those jumps are our jumps! Cooperation remember. Well that is all that is on my mind at the moment!

Until Next Time!

Funmi K Jimoh
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The Pursuit of Perfection......

Hello All!

So, I recently jumped in El Paso, Texas. It was a fair competition. I jumped a windy 6.72. The most rewarding part of the competition was that I was confident in my fitness and in the health of my hamstring! I am so pleased. I was running well, which is usually an issue for me. Running doesn't come as natural to me as I want. A lot of "critics" see fault in my jumps, and especially my landing. But the savvy "critics" would find fault in my approach. My coach always says, "You can't look at 'C' for the problem, look at 'A' and 'B'. With that said, my issue is not how I land, but rather how I approach the take off. Anyhow, those things are coming along pretty well in my opinion. But satisfaction does not live here! No Sir!

I instill in my young athletes that Track and Field is a crazy pursuit. The goal is perfection always. But as we all know, perfection, does not exist with us mere mortals. The goal remains perfection non the less. Even with the most successful feats of athleticism, one could always find a fault and point of improvement. And we as track athletes are aware of this, and always in pursuit of this perfection. Sick I know, but I love this sport!

This friday I will be heading out to Mt. Sac! It has been a while since I competed there, but I am excited to return. I will be jumping saturday at 1:00 in the Invitational Long Jump. I hope I can count on all of you friends, family and fans to cheer for me!

Until Next Time

Funmi Kay J

Dear Friends and Family!

I have been a little distant recently. Often times I get very introspective, and really into what I am doing and sometimes lose sight of the things that balance my life, such as updating my blog. Well, I am back, again! I hope you guys didn't miss me too much. I have been keeping myself busy with many things. First, rehabbing my body. Indoors was a little rough for me this year. I suffered from a nagging hamstring..... um, lets just say annoyance. But, fear not dear friends, all is well! I have put all of my focus into doing the right things and I am feeling better than I did before my annoyance!

Besides healing up, I have been using my knowledge in track and field to help some local students! I find that very refreshing and a great training tool for myself! How dare I criticize the mechanics of my pupils while failing to perfect them as a professional!

All in all. I am happy, I am training well and I am eager to compete! I hope I can still count on all of you to cheer me on!

All the best. And until next time,

Funmi Kay Jimoh