Indoor Update - January 12, 2009

USU MEET
As I’ve said before, what a difference a year makes. Out first indoor meet of the season was a huge success. It was night and day when compared to last year’s first meet. Everyone who competed now has a mark to start with and something to compare future marks to.
There were many great performances- too many to list all. Jessica Pauni was the only Titan to capture a first as she won the shot put throwing 33'05. Hannah Williams had a great meet running 5:37.6 to finish 4th in the 1600m run. She also ran a 2:29.4 leg on the 4x800m relay, a time that would have won the open 800. McKayla Williams placed 4th in the 60m hurdles and ran a great leg (27.4) on the 2x200m relay. Kelsey Westbroek’s 8.66 was our best 60m time and she ran a very good leg on the 4x200m relay. Hilary Peterson’s 1:06.04 in the 400m dash and 29:4 split in the 4x200m relay were impressive performances. Taylee Hamblin ran two good 800's with her 2:48.4 showing that there are some great things to come from the sophomore.
For the boys, Austin Costley had a great meet running 4:53.7 in the 1600m run and 2:08.8 split in the 4x800m relay. Jake Rossmango, Preston Williams and Kyle Kelly also had some very good marks in their first meet of the season. Chris Jackson and Anthony Winegar made the finals of the 60m Hurdles running 8.88 and 9.11. Chris Smith was impressive in his Titan debut running great legs on the 4x200 and 4x400m relays. Alex Garrett cleared 5'10 in the high jump and ran 57.76 in the 400 in some very good early performances.
Eventually, the meet results will be posted at: http://utahstateaggies.cstv.com/sports/c-track/ust-c-track-body.html.

ATHLETES OF THE WEEK
Selected as the Athletes of the Week were Hannah Williams, Austin Costley and Chris Smith.

WORKOUTS
Plan on meeting everyday to workout as a TEAM, even if the workout will be done on your own. Be sure to sign the roll.

JAVELIN CLINIC
Even though we don’t throw the jav during indoor, take advantage of a javelin clinic with Dana Pounds. She is a three-time NCAA Champion and is the best thrower in the U.S. at this time. The clinic will be Tuesday at 3:00 in the Small Gym. Show up even if you’ve never thrown a jav in your life.

BYU MEET
The BYU Invitational is Friday and Saturday. Remember to get your entry info and money to me by Thursday morning. There will be no bus Friday. The bus Saturday will leave at 6:30 am.

SIMPLOT GAMES
Get your Simplot form returned ASAP. I put a January 19th deadline- I forgot about being out of school Monday and Tuesday. I DEFINITELY need your permission slip returned by Wednesday, January 21st.

ITEMS FOR SALE
The cost for the t-shirts will be $15 for regular or sleeveless. Pay in the office and bring me the receipt. They should be finished in about a week. You can also buy a “defective” Titan top (the ones with the “S” on the back) for $5. Again, pay in the office and bring me the receipt.

UPCOMING SCHEDULE
Jan 16/17 BYU Invitational
Jan 23/24 WSU Invitational
Jan 30/31 Kearns Invitational @ Ice Oval
Feb 6/7 UHSTCA Championships @ Ice Oval
Feb 17 Simplot Meeting in Room 2118
Feb 19-21 Simplot Games