George Mathews — hammering hard for masters throws
I’m quick to criticize USATF Masters T&F Chairman George Mathews when he falls down as a leader. But a recent article on a weight training site reminds us that George is a big-time booster of masters throws. No one can doubt his dedication to the hammer throw (where he’s M60 world-class).
As part of a longer article, masters thrower Todd Taylor writes in the December edition of GetUp:
“Commitment in a relationship or marriage means you esteem the other person and do whatever is necessary to maintain it. No matter what or whatever comes against you, that person is “your only best one.” It’s not just “working” at a relationship; to the contrary it’s a real joy and pleasure to be doing things with that person. A competitive goal has to be the same way. Commitment gives you staying or sticking power; you cling to the goal and requisite training regimen— no matter what!
“A ambien online quick story will illustrate the point. George Matthews, Chair for USATF Masters Track & Field, had been a successful competitor. He sold his business in Seattle and retired to San Diego; he helped Tom Myers with Club Thor and throwers meets, working with young throwers, etc. But missing their grandkids back in the Northwest, George and Kate moved to just north of Coeur d’Alene, ID. A high school is in town, but no facilities for throwing the hammer. So George finds some acreage, clears it and installs a ring; now he’s looking at erecting a steel building for winter training.
“This past summer George won a Gold Medal at the World Championship in Spain and set a world record. That’s commitment! Oh, by the way, he did all this while “un-retiring” and going back into another business at 60 something!!”
Good work out in Idaho, George!
Happy new year year to Todd, to. And happy throwing.
