Ah well updates are in order.  I ended the year with mixed emotions.  I was pleased to win the US Championships, and make the final at the World Championships although my performance was not quite the finish I was hoping for.  I missed on my training a little leading up to the world championships and it showed.  The good news is that I ended the year hungry.  I instantly knew how I would do things differently with my training to ensure I am in the shape of my life next year.  So I began training for the 2012 season mid October and things are going well.  Lots of lifting, running, stability, core, etc.. and the body  is sore!  Good stuff.  I won’t be jumping for a while but I do feel like I am getting back into great shape and far more organized with  how I am doing things.  This year should be exciting!  Stay tuned as I will try to update more often. DM   updated by Derek directly!! *****ARCHIVED BLOGS******* Don’t forget to check out he archived section below for previous posts!! Derek in Germany