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Choosing The Right Discus

on: February 07, 2016In: Discus, Events, Featured

When choosing a discus it is important to understand the key features behind the various discus models on the market. Multiple colours of plates; brass, steel, rubber and aluminium rims with... Read more

Justin Welch Training Blog February 6th

on: February 06, 2016In: Featured, Hammer Throw, Justin Welch, Training Programs

Hi everyone I’m Justin Welch! Well to start off I’m 6’2 and 200lbs. I started working with a new coach in August 2015 after graduating from the University of Findlay back i... Read more

5 Throwers Who Have Tested Positive For Performance Enhancing Drugs

on: February 05, 2016In: Discus, Events, Featured, Hammer Throw, javelin, Shot Put

The use of Performance Enhancing Drugs in sport is a common reality. For countless generations, the tribesmen of South Africa used a ceremonial drink called ‘dop’ when engaged i... Read more

Marcus Thomsen – Training Blog 3rd February

on: February 03, 2016In: Featured, Marcus Thomsen, Shot Put

Hello all the throwers at Throwers Unite! January has come to an end, and it has been my heaviest and toughest month so far this indoor season. I have been doing heavy lifting and a lot of v... Read more

Scott Lincoln – Training Blog 2nd February

on: February 02, 2016In: Featured, Scott Lincoln, Shot Put

Hello again, thanks for taking the time to read this. Well the season is fast approaching, im writing this from approx 10000 feet at the moment, as I’m heading to Vienna to open up my... Read more

Ned Weatherly – Training Blog 1st February

on: February 01, 2016In: Featured, Hammer Throw, Ned Weatherly

Hey again to the throwers unite world ! So I’m currently weighing 97.8kg and moving a lot better in the circle. I managed to throw a distance of 72.73m with the 6kg hammer and break th... Read more

Hunter Track Classic Throwing Results

on: January 30, 2016In: Discus, Featured, Jade Lally, javelin, Shot Put

The Hunter Track Classic! The very first meet for the 'Track Classic' series that sees meets occur throughout every Australian capital city. Below is a summary of the Hunter Track Classic Th... Read more

Jade Lally – Training Blog 29th January

on: January 29, 2016In: Discus, Featured, Jade Lally, Training Programs

Hi everyone, I am currently in Australia (New South Wales) for a training camp. The camp is around 7 weeks long. I am mainly out here to be able to throw with a couple of quality throwers (C... Read more

Alexander Rose Training Blog 27th January

on: January 27, 2016In: Alexander Rose, Discus, Featured, Interviews, Training Programs

Alex Rose stats: Height: 6’2”(1.88m) Weight: 280 lbs(127kg). I compete for Samoa in the discus throw, and am training for the opportunity to compete in the Olympic Games this summer. My pers... Read more

Chukwuebuka Enekwechi Training Blog January 19th

on: January 19, 2016In: Chukwuebuka Enekwechi, Featured, Hammer Throw, Shot Put, Training Programs

Hi, I’m Chukwuebuka Enekwechi. I am a senior on Purdue’s Track and field team majoring in Law and Society. I’m currently 22years old, stand 178cm (5’10”) and weigh 120kg (265lbs). I throw th... Read more