Bobby Colantonio Jr – Training Blog 4th January

My name is Bobby Colantonio jr. I am currently 17 turning 18 in May. I stand 6 feet 3 inches (190cm) at a body weight of approximately 250lbs (113kg).

My season of 2015 has had its ups and down. Indoor was grinding it out with the 25lb weight and I got a best throw of 79 feet. I placed 2nd at New Balance nationals indoor. That was my 2nd all American honor. Then moving to outdoor was great.

My best 243ft, won my 2nd state championship. Then I fell short at nationals and placed 2nd for my 3rd all American title. Then I set off to Eugene Oregon where I was the youngest hammer thrower to win the American junior championships at the age of 17 with a personal best and also a New England state record of 232’9. From there I went on and won the Youth Championships in Chicago.

I competed internationally at the IAAF world youth championships. I placed 5th and was seeded 4th going in. Although I threw below my potential, I was still happy as it was my first international competition and it was an amazing learning curve and huge experience. From there I competed in the pan American games in Canada which was also another great experience. Further more I ended my season a few inches short of the junior national record for the 16lb. I threw 210ft.

Shortly after I committed and just recently signed my letter of intent and scholarship to compete for the University of Alabama. My goals for this year are to break 260 with the 12lb and throw as close to 260 as possible with the 6k. I wanna place as high as I can at world juniors and preserve my American junior title and in indoor title… I’m shooting between 86-88ft with the 25lb weight.

Training has been great. Currently throwing heavy hammers so 20lb and 18lb and 16lb. Once In a while I pick up a 6k to get some speed. Then I do a few throws with different weights, and 3/4 length hammers. Weights I throw anything from a 20lb to a 35lb weight. And 3/4 length hammers I’ll throw 20lb or 25lb.

This year my goals are to increase my ball speed and transfer my lifting strengths into the throw by applying better mechanics which in return will lead to great ball velocity.

Bobby Colantonio jr