Funmi Jimoh

Beautiful Ponce, Puerto Rico

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Been Around the World and AYE YA YA!

Hello friends and family!

Okay, so since my last post I have jumped in Dakar, Senegal and Kingston, Jamaica. I am currently blogging from Ponce, Puerto Rico. Senegal was a very interesting trip. I enjoyed my stay as well as the competition and actually for once had an opportunity to see the country I competed in. I had an opportunity to visit Goree Island. For those of you who dont know, Goree Island was one of the areas on the west coast of Senegal that served as the home to one of the slave houses that kept enslaved people before shipping them to the western world. Anyhow, it was very educational! Very eye Opening.

On a lighter note, I jumped a very windy 6.87m in Dakar, You'd be surprised how not helpful that wind can be. Practically pushed us over. I then jumped in Jamaica The results were absolutely terrible. I spent half of the competition trying to find my mark on the runway! My approach was terribly off! Lets not dwell on the negative. I was very upset about that! Now I am in Puerto Rico! Im feeling Good! Surrounded by beautiful Black sand beaches! Life is grand!

I know that is a very brief synopsis of the last couple weeks. But I will spend a little more time later and post some good pictures and even some video of my recent trips! I hope everyone is good and blessed.

Until next time!

Funmi K

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

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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