Jay Silvester offers advice to masters in video chat
Jay Silvester, the new M70 recordman in the discus, was one of several legends interviewed at the recent National Throws Coaches Association annual convention. About 20 minutes into a chat with Gerry McEvoy, Jay gets this query: “What advice would you give to masters throwers?” His reply is pretty general — but down-to-earth. Jay says you can’t expect to recapture old strength if you weren’t strong to begin with, or haven’t stayed fit over the years. Check out the series of interviews with Jay, Al Feuerbach, Brian Oldfield, John Powell and Hal Connolly. Many of the interviews are conducted by M40 national shot champion Glenn Thompson, the force behind the Long & Strong Throwers Journal. Mary Lasorsa’s photos from the Ohio meeting also are posted.
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It was great to see those giants of years past talk about their training, technique, and in the case of Brian Oldfield, their exploits. It was also quite a thrill to see Jay being presented with the question that I, a big fan of his, had submitted. I hope someday to compete in a meet where Jay is throwing (currently as an M70). Maybe I could get him to autograph my copy of his book.
John Powell and Brian Oldfield look younger since I saw them last. I think they are overdosing on fish oil
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