USA Track and Field Training Camp
August 7, 2008 · Print This Article
Our Training camp has been awesome. Our staff has worked hard to make us feel at home. We have an American Chef here who is fantastic. He is mixing our favorites in with Chinese cuisine. Breakfast has your choice of ready to order omelets, toast from freshly baked bread, bacon, an array of fresh fruits, cereals and my favorite coffee. The best dish I have had so far is the sweet and sour shrimp, butterflied prawns in a tempura batter with the best sauce I have ever tasted, mmm good.
The athlete lounge has wireless Internet, table tennis (ping pong), bowling alley, lounge area, dominoes, playing cards, a variety of board games and of course snacks. I have been playing a lot of dominoes and spades. Trying my best not to hurt anyone’s feelings, the games can get intense. But not as intense as the ping pong games those have been fierce. Check out latest video of a ping-pong war.
We even have a movie theater lounge with lazy boy style chairs and movies playing all day long. Tonight we are going to have an opening ceremonies viewing party for those of us not marching in the ceremony.
The medical training room is top notch. We have a great team of athletic trainers, massage therapist and chiropractors keeping us healthy and ready to go each day. And of course every-one’s favorite a giant ICE Bath for recovery. There is a nice indoor pool, hot tub and sauna.
I know you saw the video of our awesome training facility. My training has been going really well and I am excited to start competing next week. Here are some pictures of our adventures so far. We went on an outing one day this week and found a Starbucks, MMM GOOD!
Aretha, I am a’77 grad from Hazen, my boys grad from Renton, ‘06 and ‘08. My youngest, Brice, wrestled and threw for Coach Eager. We attended your induction into the UW H of F. It has been very inspiring to follow your career over these past years, and I wanted to wish the very best of luck when you throw next week. As I’ve always told my boys, now it is time to have fun and trust your training. So to you I say, you’ve worked so hard to get to this point, so relax, enjoy the moment, trust your training and throw well!!
Starbucks again huh? We need to figure out a way to get you sponsored by them right?
Aretha,
It is really cool to here about your experience at the Olympic Games! I hope you have a very successful competition. I really look up to you, as a high school athlete, who also has a passion in throwing the discus, you are a very good role model in showing that working hard, will soon enough pay off. I’ll be watching on August 15th and 18th! Good Luck!
I just wanted to you to know that you are in my prayers, I am wishing you the best in the next few weeks!!! Love you!!!
Aretha–
Good luck at the games, tomorrow. I’m sending out good vibes for ya.
And tell Kristin I said the same!
Greg Spence
(your next door neighbor in O-town)
Oh yeah! You are loose, you are doing ALL the right things and making ALL the right moves - keep it going and keep it revved amiga!
In your corner and on your side - the awesome Aretha Army at the moorage is behind you all the way “bay-bay”!!!
I am so proud to know YA!
Hugs and much Husky spirit to YOU!
Mary
Hi Aretha, have enjoyed reading everything on your website. Can’t imagine the experiences you are having in Beijing. Tell Kristin hello for me and want you both to know that my prayers, good wishes and positive vibes are with you. Also, tell Kristin that I am pretty positive I saw her in the opening ceremonies walking with the US delegation. I was able to pause it, go back and look several times and I am pretty positive it was her. Liked those snazzy outfits. Tons of good luck wishes to you both!
Faye (Opelika, AL neighbor)
HOORAH Aretha
Aretha,
Amber and I wanted to wish you the best and will be praying for you when you compete. Amber said she didn’t think you would remember us but I told her I doubt you could forget. You were the best coach she has ever had with the Knoxville Track Club and we will never forget you. Good Luck and God Bless, Amber and Carol
Hi Aretha,
I just want you to know I think you’re awesome and I know your going to let the world know how awesome you are! The whole state of Washington is rooting for you!
Hi Aretha~
We went to HS together and I’ve kept up with your career throughout the years. I just wanted to wish you the best. I’ve been bragging about you and let my office know to watch for you.
I’m so very proud, you deserve it all!
Angie
We in Remton are proud and pulling for you. Brad Young
Way to go girl!! Good luck in the finals! I’m pulling out some of that magic for you and Kristin!