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Kara Patterson (KPjaveliner)

http://www.karapatterson.blogspot.com

@@Karasayshi

San Diego, CA

About KPjaveliner:

Originally from the gorgeous Pacific Northwest, I love family, friends and working hard to accomplish my goals. I spend as much time outside enjoying nature as possible, but highly enjoy lazy TV days when I need them too. I look forward to pursuing other interests besides javelin in the future!

KPjaveliner's Favorite Sports:

Aquatic, Bodyboard, Kitesurf, Paddle Board, Mountain Bike, Fishing, , Men's Football, Gymnastics, Olympics, Figure Skating, Speed Skating, Track & Field, Beach Volleyball, Downhill, Ski Jump, Camping, Canoe, Dance, Hike/Backpack, Kayak, Outdoors/Adventure, Polo, Scuba Diving, Skydive, Table Tennis, Water Ski, Yoga

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KPjaveliner's blog is a member of the Women Talk Sports Network:

Kara Throws Javelin

The American Record holder in the javelin shares about everything that goes on in her professional javelin thrower life; injuries, training, competition, friendships, hardships, and victories, plus rest and recreation.

NOLA via @Karathrowsjav
I finally went to visit Ty at UNO!  He was hired as the head coach there last fall, and has done a super job setting up a brand new track and field program.  Two of his athletes head to the NCAA East Regional this weekend, and he's set to welcom...[Read on]
The Tough Times via @karathrowsjav
Huckleberry, one of Drake's most beautiful bulldogs!I traveled to Drake Relays last week to hang out with the awesome ASICS people, cheer Russ and all the other competitors on, and see my Mom and Grandpa.  It turned out to be such a fun week, but it ...[Read on]
Questions, Answered (via @karathrowsjav)
Photo by Russ: My first week of ball throws in Chula Vista! The two questions I had on my page recently were from Sebastian Alexander Miller and Sean Elkinton.  Sebastian asked what my plans were for this year and whether or not I would be ...[Read on]
Week 19...whoa (via @karathrowsjav )
This is the 19th week since my surgery.  Honestly, I forgot to count for the last few and have had to check on my phone.  That makes me really happy!  I went back to Chula Vista for a few clinics and a check-up with my surgeon, had a blast,...[Read on]
Validation (@karathrowsjav blog)
I've been in Colorado Springs now for a little bit over a month!  I was getting used to my new surroundings, taking online assessments for grad school, my computer died, and then I traveled home and to see friends for the holidays.  Busy times, but all ...[Read on]
Thankful for Change (Week 8!) - @karathrowsjav blog
  Happy Thanksgiving!!! When I hurt my knee in July, I started working with a lady I called my “emergency sports psychologist,” Wendy Borlabi.  She’s fabulous, and is now just my normal sports psychologist (since it’s n...[Read on]
Week 5.5 (@karathrowsjav blog)
Rehab has gotten so much more fun since my last blog! I thought that walking over hurdles, doing glute bridges, and not being in horrible pain during passive flexion was fun, but I've come so far in three weeks!  I got to start swimming at four week...[Read on]
Knee Rehab Update #1 (@karathrowsjav blog)
Warning: There are post-op pictures at the bottom of this post!  They're not gaping wounds or anything, but if you don't want to look at bloody steri-strips, don't! :)  As many of you may know, I tore my ACL on my fourth throw at this summer&rs...[Read on]
London 2012: The Knee Story
First of all, London 2012 has been a really good experience.  I knew what to expect this time around, from being bombarded by emails from team managers, to receiving an overwhelming amount of new gear and having to find a way to get it home (thanks, ...[Read on]
My Personal Opinion (Kara Patterson's take on Rule 40)
I don't know how many of you who read my blog have heard about the Rule 40 drama going on around the Olympics, but I wanted to write a little something that explains my personal stance on the issue at hand.  I was nervous to take part in what felt li...[Read on]

IN SEASON:

SOFTBALL

National Pro Fastpitch: Bandits Blank Comets, 5-0

Sat, Jun 15 at 7:30pm

NPF: Sarah Pauly Shines in 8-4 Victory Against Racers

Fri, Jun 14 at 2:41pm

...read more

TRACK & FIELD

Wesley Frazier competes historic triple, winning mile, 2 mile & 5K at #NBNationals

Tue, Jun 18 at 6:11am

USA Track & Field Champs: Comeback kid Treniere Moser leaves retirement plans behind

Tue, Jun 18 at 5:44am

...read more

SOCCER

Spirit doubleheader: amateurs win, pros lose

Mon, Jun 17 at 10:33pm

NWSL – Fantasy Preview – Round Ten

Sun, Jun 16 at 11:47am

...read more

BASKETBALL

Washington Mystics defeat the Indiana Fever, 64-60

Mon, Jun 17 at 10:29pm

Phoenix Mercury defeats Tulsa Shock in OT, 108-103

Mon, Jun 17 at 10:25pm

...read more

MMA

OpEd – Should Lightweight be the Next Division for Invicta?

Tue, Jun 18 at 10:03pm

Van Buren vs. Clark Added to XFC 25

Mon, Jun 17 at 9:52pm

...read more

LATEST ARTICLES & POSTS

Three States, One Quick Year via @jenny_scherer22
posted by Jenny on the Run

Tue at 10:10pm

OpEd – Should Lightweight be the Next Division for Invicta?
posted by Wombat Sports

Tue at 10:03pm

Spirit doubleheader: amateurs win, pros lose
posted by All White Kit

Mon at 10:33pm

Washington Mystics defeat the Indiana Fever, 64-60
posted by Swish Appeal

Mon at 10:29pm

Phoenix Mercury defeats Tulsa Shock in OT, 108-103
posted by Swish Appeal

Mon at 10:25pm

No nostalgia for Thompson as Storm defeat Sun by 12 in Connecticut
posted by Swish Appeal

Mon at 10:23pm

A tale of four WNBA games
posted by They're Playing Basketball

Mon at 10:19pm

Langhorne comes to life in second half as Mystics spoil Fever's trip to D.C.
posted by Swish Appeal

Mon at 10:08pm

Monday WNBA links: Maya Moore's MVP credentials, WNBA All-Star voting, and Katie Smith contemplating retirement
posted by Swish Appeal

Mon at 9:55pm

Van Buren vs. Clark Added to XFC 25
posted by Wombat Sports

Mon at 9:52pm

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