Coach Neubauer on top of the podium!

On a cold, rainy morning, the M50-60 discus was contested out of a new throwing circle with a very slippery surface. The good news, we were all throwing from the same conditions, the bad news, many struggled with the conditions. For those who know the discus you understand. For those who don’t, think starting on two feet, spinning on one foot to your left (counter clockwise), jumping, landing on your right foot spinning left (counter clockwise) again, then finally landing on both feet, by slamming the left foot into the ground (blocking) and pushing with your right foot, then jump turning one more time to your left (counter clockwise) and landing under control. All this being done in an 8 foot 2.5 inch circle. You get the picture, with these conditions – like a sheet of ice; balance and control are of utmost importance. I feel fortunate to have thrown as well as I did!

Lance Neubauer

Hey, its masters track and field. Yet it’s still very cool to stand on top of the podium and hear your national anthem play while pictures are being take! Then look at the results and see the Gold medal count go up by one. http://www.kamloops2010masters.com/Medals/index

Preparing to throw.