Tag Archives: Highland Games

Monday Bacon: Just F’n Throw!

Posted on August 26, 2013 by tosabarbell

We had a beautiful throwing day this weekend in Cherry Valley, Illinois for Jane and Jason Clevenger’s Throw for the Cure event alongside Cherry Valley Days. The field was beautiful and the ladies (both young and Master’s) were teamed up … Continue reading →

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Breakdown

Posted on July 31, 2013 by tosabarbell

One thing I learned last weekend as I watched the Elite women throw was the moment an implement was underway, many of them would instantly break down the throw and either move or say (or both) what needs to happen … Continue reading →

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Monday Bacon: Hidden Gems

Posted on July 22, 2013 by tosabarbell

I’ve been involved in sports for over forty years. Softball; swimming; a brief stint in soccer where I thankfully hurt my knee early enough to get out of the knee destroying sport; weightlifting and now Highland Games. There’s probably some … Continue reading →

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Game Day Eats

Posted on June 6, 2013 by tosabarbell

I’ve paid close attention and received some help on how to approach food on Games day. Lot’s of protein with some carbs each day going into the weekend and a bigger meal on Friday night. I’ve been doing okay in … Continue reading →

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