2012 Outdoor Competition Schedule
Outdoor season is about to begin, and this is what we have lined up.
My Olympic A standard from my 2011 score (6353pts) carries over to this season, so to qualify for the Olympics I need a B standard (5950pts) and top 3 finish at the Canadian Championships.
- London 2012
| 2012 Schedule | Event |
|---|---|
| April 20 | Bryan Clay Invitational, Azusa, California |
| April 21 | Mount Sac Relays, Walnut, California |
| May 26-27th | IAAF Hypomeeting, Gotzis, Austria: Heptathlon |
| National Track League (NTL): | |
| June 10th | Victoria Invitational, Victoria BC |
| June 13th | Harry Jerome Invitational, Vancouver BC |
| June 16th | Donovan Bailey Invitational, Edmonton AB |
| June 27-30th | Canadian Olympic Trials, Calgary AB: Heptathlon |
| August 3-4th | Olympic Games in London: Heptathlon |
May 16, 2012 - 12:26 pm
Good luck in Goetzis! I’ll be there, cheering you on to that standard. It’s such a fantastic meet, the best place to experience the magic of combined events.
One thing I wonder: how much attention you pay to what your competitors are doing. Is it more a total focus on your own goals, your efforts to realize your own potential; or do you get motivation and inspiration from seeing your competitors hit new heights (like at the World Indoors in Istanbul)?
And how important is it to actually compete with them prior to the Olympics, at a meet like Goetzis, rather than simply hunker down and focus on training?
Thanks. And good luck in ten days’ time!
May 18, 2012 - 8:33 am
Hi Tim,
Great questions. In Gotzis, I will use the great environment (competitors, spectators, etc.) to my advantage. I find it difficult to compete in low-key meets; so although my competition plan is entirely focused on my own goals, I know that competing with the best does inspire me. Seeing the World’s best before lining up with them in London is not necessary but may help to iron out any foreseeable distractions. Make sure to say hi! Safe travels!
May 22, 2012 - 7:51 am
I will say hi. Looks like a great field!
A bit of a random question: do you know your Myers-Briggs type?
The reason I ask, I came across a book on brain typing and its connection to sports. The theory is each brain types has advantages (and disadvantages) that predispose it to a higher likelihood of success in certain sports.
For instance, ESTPs (that’s extroverted, sensing, thinking and probing types) are the most natural multi-eventers. Dan O’Brien is an ESTP (as are Steve Nash and Brett Favre, apparently).
Jackie Joyner Kersee was apparently an ISFP (introverted and feeling. As were Jesse Owens and as is Michael Johnson).
And several decathletes, including Bruce Jenner, Erki Nool, Bill Toomey and Dave Johnson, were ENTJs (judging, rather than probing).
Curious what type you are, if you know, and happy to send along a more detailed description, for your amusement.
Hope you’re feeling at your best!
May 27, 2012 - 11:37 am
Jess,
Long time no see. Well done at Goetzis; I presume this punches your ticket for the Games?
Steve Green
London Free Press