tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-58994600247975034382012-02-16T07:14:11.931-04:00Hello this a Gregory Hughes an aspiring track and field competitor for Barbados living in the United States. I encourage all of you to; follow your dreams and aspire to inspire!! This Blog accounts my trials and tribulations as I go for the gold in track and field triple jump. Please Join me.Dare2Dreamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10523772542508730146noreply@blogger.comBlogger281100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5899460024797503438.post-36292550507389939072007-10-03T14:37:00.000-04:002007-11-30T15:27:12.835-04:00

I have just landed yesterday and i have already done two practice sessions, this after traveling 13 hours yesterday. I jumped right into it and I am a lot fitter than anyone thought i would be. It has been a major concern and component of my preparationI am not 100% there of course, but i am not too far off, especially for someone who has not trained or competed for over two years.Did a morning

Dare2Dreamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10523772542508730146noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5899460024797503438.post-51217300983908717002007-09-30T14:11:00.000-04:002007-11-30T14:37:07.637-04:00

It is a hard decision to leave, not because I am chasing my dreams or leaving my job really, rather it is the emotional break of leaving my family. I may never see them again, bc of how life is so fleeting coupled with their ages especially my father.Anyhow it is just a few days before I leave to go back to Springfield Mo, where I went to school and feel most comfortable in the USA. The ticket

Dare2Dreamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10523772542508730146noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5899460024797503438.post-85799178915224117632007-09-04T21:06:00.000-04:002007-11-26T21:21:44.339-04:00

It is decision time, Track and Field and my dreams or a corporate career. Time is getting away, my mother grudgingly has given her blessings, my father really has not and he thinks I have lost my mind officially this time, hey maybe I have, who knows.I am really only thinking of a few things which are; my finances, coming back after being so long on the shelf for an Olympic year; guess no time to

Dare2Dreamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10523772542508730146noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5899460024797503438.post-74241132714827468772007-08-03T00:07:00.000-04:002007-11-26T21:03:35.291-04:00

This is sort of a continuation of the progress report; I apologize for the time in-between my last few posts, work and track practice as well as my social life or my attempt to have one have taken their toll. Every evening I run to the stadium from work, it is about a mile and a half or so...all up hill, lol. It is cool though. When I get there I do my full work up, which I make sure to write at

Dare2Dreamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10523772542508730146noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5899460024797503438.post-75472621669430821852007-07-26T20:25:00.000-04:002007-11-26T20:43:25.276-04:00

I am still home, but my mind is in a better place, I am training after work. Currently I work with a really nice company in Barbados I came on board with Duty Free Caribbean Holdings to assist them with the ICC Cricket World Cup 2007, being held in the Caribbean. I really like the experience I am gaining in the corporate world and I am certain that it will help me in many facet of life in the

Dare2Dreamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10523772542508730146noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5899460024797503438.post-84796113607387963942007-07-07T20:15:00.000-04:002007-11-26T20:25:13.983-04:00

Here is the plan...I am feeling the burn, never really left to be honest, just had some injuries and I needed to heal both physically and mentally. I have been doing track and field for a long time and there have been highs and lows, and the lows have been a bit too many recently and it has worn me out.I really needed to see my family, spend some time with them, get my head right and rebuild and

Dare2Dreamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10523772542508730146noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5899460024797503438.post-45079172760565583672007-06-06T14:45:00.000-04:002007-06-06T15:09:23.224-04:00

Of course I am in the gym, I have been working out for a bit there to improve my strength overall. I will soon move into more specific phases, such as reactive strength and so forth.There are three (3) phases I wish to progress through, before I wind down that aspect of my preparation for next year. I shall enlighten you as I progress.Anyhow I have taken some pix of myself recently at the start

Dare2Dreamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10523772542508730146noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5899460024797503438.post-21061484203184115672007-03-29T09:09:00.000-04:002007-03-29T09:27:54.558-04:00

I have resumed training this week, after the illness and injuries. I could definitely feel the lack of fitness. I shall have to evSave as Draftaluate my season and career or goals, please wish me guidance.

Dare2Dreamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10523772542508730146noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5899460024797503438.post-3837933233134050802007-03-24T22:52:00.000-04:002007-03-24T22:46:15.606-04:00

March has been a really difficult month for me even though my birthday was on the 18th. I have been injured and sick. Earlier on in the month I strained my quad, high up near my hip flexor at the very end of a training session. I did something wrong while I was lunging and tweaked it. Fortunately it was nothing major. Then I was recovering and fell ill with some bug that has been circulating.I

Dare2Dreamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10523772542508730146noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5899460024797503438.post-53551032950408255852007-02-24T14:50:00.000-04:002007-03-22T21:20:44.911-04:00

Man at times this thing trips on my end and shows me in Chinese, I have the language set for English, but it does its own thing when it feels like. Anyhow today I am off to a track meet here in Barbados Louis Lynch Championships, it is for 2 days, Sat. and Sun. should be interesting.I will not be competing as I still have a ways to go.

Dare2Dreamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10523772542508730146noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5899460024797503438.post-52273001778290728562007-02-23T13:11:00.000-04:002007-03-22T20:52:30.479-04:00

Feel free to drop comments and let me know what you think of the posts and what I have to say. Thank you for your support and encouragement.

Dare2Dreamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10523772542508730146noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5899460024797503438.post-91157934445526656532007-02-23T12:48:00.000-04:002007-03-22T20:53:50.707-04:00

I am training to make sure I am fit and ready to compete come the end of April and the beginning of May. I do have my doubts about myself as is natural, since it has been such a long layoff. I am getting stronger mentally and physically and I intend to exceed myself.My aim is to do well enough to head over to Europe, do exceedingly well there, make world champs and then hopefully this will lead

Dare2Dreamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10523772542508730146noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5899460024797503438.post-45682627087033553362007-02-23T12:31:00.000-04:002007-03-22T21:28:17.711-04:00

I know I have not updated for a couple of weeks, I have been training very hard and more specific to track and field and triple jump. I feel much better now and my weight is coming down and my fitness is improving. Climaxed with doing 2 sets of 5, 200m in 30 secs with a walk back recovery. Then I also did my hops and jump drills with a 20 lbs weighted vest, made my back a little sore, as I had

Dare2Dreamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10523772542508730146noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5899460024797503438.post-4358204850820199882007-01-28T15:29:00.000-04:002007-03-22T21:37:25.721-04:00

In life decisions have to be made, "Do I do the practical safer thing or do I follow my dreams?" Are they mutually exclusive though, or does it only appear so when we limit ourselves and think in the box?For me, it has come to that; my Father has made some calls for me to get a job, a serious position. This would keep me here in Bim thus completely messing up my plans to continue with my dream.

Dare2Dreamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10523772542508730146noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5899460024797503438.post-4082600176135639072007-01-07T12:40:00.000-04:002007-03-22T20:58:45.965-04:00

Finally preparing to go back, when I do I will update you some more as to daily training schedules and the actual realities that I face. While I am here in Barbados, I am doing weight management and strength/fitness training primarily, rather than specific track training.So please look for my updates coming throughout the weeks and I will get more stuff up regularly when I get back to Missouri.

Dare2Dreamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10523772542508730146noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5899460024797503438.post-55957894168110931412007-01-03T14:20:00.000-04:002007-03-22T21:00:44.177-04:00

Well the Xmas season is over and I have been bad and ate waywardly, now I shall have to really diet effectively to catch up and get where I want/need to.I also want to thank those kind folks who have left their comments on my blog; I really appreciate it, and look forward to both encouragement and otherwise.Keep God first and give life your all.

Dare2Dreamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10523772542508730146noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5899460024797503438.post-73040849858923921142006-12-29T11:52:00.000-04:002007-03-22T21:40:33.756-04:00

Took some time off for the Xmas season. Spent a lot of time with my family and friends had a wonderful time. Making sure not to abuse the eating and getting ready to head out to party a bit, Flight 2007- Light Aeroplane Club Barbados. My best friend is having it, with a free couple's flight giveaway to see the fireworks around the island, should be great.As for me I stay in the gym all through

Dare2Dreamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10523772542508730146noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5899460024797503438.post-18030192335053971422006-12-21T15:30:00.000-04:002007-03-22T21:42:47.279-04:00

Killed it in the gym this morning, did a lot of cardio and high rep weights. The weight aspect was not that long. The cardio was broken up into three parts to keep things at a high intensity and more regulated throughout the workout. I wish I could go again this evening, however I have to consider the pros and cons of that, I will try to do some other sports so I can enjoy myself while I get more

Dare2Dreamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10523772542508730146noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5899460024797503438.post-42968621347382411892006-12-21T09:30:00.000-04:002007-03-22T21:44:27.986-04:00

My branch of the gym was closed, so now this week I have had to go to another branch, this one has more varied equipment, and I am getting used to the vibe. My original branch will reopen December 27, after they do some renovation and expansion, with more creature comforts and amenities, such as massage and other therapies. At that location there is a more hardcore clientele and I like that and I

Dare2Dreamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10523772542508730146noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5899460024797503438.post-8615003162057179842006-12-21T09:07:00.000-04:002006-12-21T09:11:05.709-04:00

"Practice alone does not make perfect, Perfect practice makes perfect""Aspire To Inspire!!""Consistency, Dedication, Discipline,and Preparation are vital to success!""Knowledge is the Key""If you don't Dream, you are not really Living!""Dare to Dream, share your Dream"

Dare2Dreamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10523772542508730146noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5899460024797503438.post-40455327898028941082006-12-20T18:19:00.000-04:002006-12-20T18:21:00.075-04:00

Welcome to my site blog , please checkout my experiences and follow my journey. I am Gregory Hughes and I want to share my track and field experience, because many people don't get to know the every day life and times of a sports person as they rise through the ranks of their chosen passion.

Dare2Dreamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10523772542508730146noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5899460024797503438.post-8964347143432472472006-12-15T09:29:00.000-04:002007-03-22T21:51:28.639-04:00

My aims are to pursue my dreams and show as well as inspire others to dream big and follow through with their commitments.During my time at school (Combermere and University) I promised some persons, two individuals in fact that I would do all I could to bring glory to Barbados and use the talents that God blessed me with. I also do sports for all the persons who cannot do what I do.I am setting

Dare2Dreamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10523772542508730146noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5899460024797503438.post-42634247110321724502006-12-14T09:17:00.000-04:002006-12-21T09:29:06.178-04:00

On Sunday Dec 10th 2006 I did and interview for television in Barbados while I was home during the Xmas season. Sports Locker is as its name suggests pertains to sport, it has an interesting and innovative concept and I wanted to use it as a vehicle to publicise myself and my cause. It also help as it was a free advertisement for the host who owns the barber shop where we shot the interview. It

Dare2Dreamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10523772542508730146noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5899460024797503438.post-46578911944958774692006-11-09T09:16:00.000-04:002006-12-21T09:17:16.142-04:00

Had my first photo shoot yesterday at the stadium, did some drills and other simple things. Will do another one in another week or two, with better planning, by the way they are not professional photos, but they are nice.

Dare2Dreamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10523772542508730146noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5899460024797503438.post-63120465588629266422006-11-05T09:15:00.000-04:002006-12-21T09:16:10.739-04:00

Spoke with my coach about revising my schedule for training and competition as i have not returned to the States as yet and thus not in camp. I am three months behind now and it makes indoors infeasible as I have not even jumped since 2005 and things were not the best then, actually my worse since 1998, and almost prompted my termination of the pursuit. Anyhow it is outdoors for me.Hopefully we

Dare2Dreamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10523772542508730146noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5899460024797503438.post-45148139382441511192006-11-01T09:14:00.000-04:002006-12-21T09:15:24.929-04:00

Went to sleep way too late, thus disrupting my planned morning jog. I have decided to do more road and hills/stairs. All that is needed is long term perseverance and consistency to get out there daily. As these are my early days you can see my trials and mental battles. Of course I should have never got to this state and should have kept in form since the summer of 2005 and before, then I would

Dare2Dreamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10523772542508730146noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5899460024797503438.post-751595886593585502006-10-31T09:13:00.000-04:002006-12-21T09:14:14.727-04:00

Must stay disciplined and schedule my time effectively as that I sleep well and wake up on time and refreshed in the morning to run consistently. At this time I am not working, haven't since June some good fortune, planning and lots of love have seen me through these times. I am also subsidized for some funds which definitely helps. The big dog has a ritual of barking at 3am constantly she is 16

Dare2Dreamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10523772542508730146noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5899460024797503438.post-83839820435183420102006-10-30T09:11:00.000-04:002006-12-21T09:38:25.424-04:00

First official day of my fitness plan, have to eat, train and sleep more correctly to achieve my goal of 165-170lbs by March.So as it goes while I am in Barbados with my family, I will do a dailymorning jog/run for 30-40 mins, I'll vary it and go at 5:00am and I have five different routes for terrain and so it does not get monotonous. Thereafter I will do track training starting between 2:30 and

Dare2Dreamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10523772542508730146noreply@blogger.com0