Worlds in Moscow

I am here in Moscow and compete tomorrow. I am in the first flight at 5:05 which is 9:05 AM eastern time. I believe live stats should be online on Iaaf.org or even a web stream of it.

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July 18th Meet

In order to get ready for the World Championships in Moscow, Russia, I am hosting a throwing meet on July 18, 2013 at Ferguson Field at Ashland University. The meet will start at 1 PM starting with the men's hammer then on a rolling schedule with women's hammer, men's shot, women's shot, men's discus, and then finally women's discus. There will be a $20 entry fee and this will allow you to compete in every event if you would like. This is a USATF sanctioned meet and weigh-ins will start at 12:15. Come and enjoy a fun competition at Ashland University and please email me at agkiii@yahoo.com for entering in the meet, you will also be able to walk up the day of. If you are a junior athlete please email me your age and what size implement you will be throwing.

A.G. Kruger

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Helping at Jud Logan's Track Camp

I helped Jud at another one of his camps this summer as an Instructor. As usual, the campers enjoy watching an elite thrower compete... Or practice. So I delayed my practice until later in the day so the campers could watch. Every year they enjoy it!

Jud, who is always a classic emcee explains what is going on...

I know you can't see that well here, but this shows how the over 200 campers are dispersed to watch. Some are on the shaded hill, and others are sitting in the sun on the bleachers.

And we are about to begin!

Jud is directing the campers in a chant, "USA! USA! USA!"

Thanks, Jud, for a great time!

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Speed Clinics in July

Ashland’s Kruger To Host Speed Clinics

 

​Ashland University strength and conditioning coach A.G. Kruger is hosting a series of speed clinics at Ashland University’s Schar Athletic Complex. Kruger, a three-time Olympian, will be instructing participants on basic running techniques and form. He will also present drills to improve speed and quickness.

​The clinics will be held on July 3, 10, 24 and 31 from 5 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Registration each day will take place in the lobby of the Troop Center. Cost is $20 per session per participant. These clinics are open to athletes from any sport and coaches and parents are welcome to stay and observe the clinics. In case of inclement weather, the clinics will be moved indoors to Conard Field House, which is located on the AU campus.

​Questions can be directed to Kruger at 419-289-5936 or akruger@ashland.edu

Links-

Ashland University

Campus map

Press Release

 

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Pictures from USA Outdoors

These are pictures that my wife took at the meet-

It was a sunny, hot day- 90-some degrees outside, 70% humidity, full sun at 5pm.

My son watching some practice throws...

Introductions. It was sunny... I was trying to keep the sun out of my eyes. 

Flight 2 is about to begin.

But after all the athletes were done competing and had left the field, and all the spectators left to go watch other events, my son just wanted to stand and watch things from afar for a moment. 

News Release: USA Outdoor Championships

I know I haven't written about USA Outdoors yet, I will, but until then HERE is a news release from AU.

And here is Geo and I playing in the NIKE hospitality suite.

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Heading to Chicago

Last weekends meet at Ashland went well. I threw 76.63m while also coordinating the event. A big thanks to Jim and Kathy for officiating. This weekend I'm heading to Chicago to compete again before USAs.

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