Training Camp in Saarbrücken

Since Norway, I’ve been busy training again. I feel the most comfortable in the ring when I have had consistent training, so I felt it was best to get a few solid weeks of training after several weeks in a row of competitions. I’ve been training again outside Saarbrücken, Germany with coach Christoph Sahner‘s training group and also house sitting for my sister in nearby Ramstein. In training, I have been feeling better than I have all season, and have consistently thrown some good marks. I also feel like I’m in the best shape of my life. I’m lighter than I have been in nearly five years, but feel as strong and powerful as I’ve ever been. I’ll get a better idea of how things are going on Wednesday when I compete at a small local meet.

At the Notre Dame de Strasbourg Cathedral

In my spare time, I’ve also been seeing a lot of the area. Last week I visited the picturesque cities of Strasbourg, France and Heidelberg, Germany. A group of athletes from the U.S. Olympic Training Center, including my friend Adam Kuehl, are also training in Saarbrücken during the European season, so I’ve had some welcome company on my adventures.  But this trip isn’t about playing.  I have not missed one throw or one rep in the weight room; I’m excited to finish up the season with some good marks and a Swiss title.