“I am thankful and humble for all that’s going on in my life at this moment. I have some kind and amazing people to thank for assisting my journey so far.”
Those are the words of the national record holder for discus in Jamaica, Jason ‘Dadz’ Morgan.
Despite having a less than stellar 2015, Morgan insists that the year was a “blessing” for him and he is looking forward to an even better 2016.
“I had some injury challenges that prevented me from really doing well last year. I tore some ligaments in my shoulder early in the season and had to do rehab and speed up healing myself,” Morgan explained.
Working without the benefits of a personal medical team, the self-styled thrower said he used the internet, Google and you-tube, to find information on how to heal his injuries and it worked.
“I got it feeling better and one month later I threw and broke the national discus record and also had a world leading throw.”
But the injuries continued to plague his season and struck shortly before the World Championships in Beijing, China.
“After a few meets in Europe I hurt my lower back. It was disappointing for me knowing that I was doing everything in preparation to throw well at the World Championships. I had to sit out weeks of training and take things easy during the time I should have been in full training mode and getting sharp.
“I couldn’t get myself back into throwing shape in time, but it is all a part of being an athlete. I was so frustrated and disappointed after the discus qualifying, to be honest, I was very emotional because to me I was so ready to throw far and possibly looking forward to win a medal if I was healthy. I was hurting so bad yet I smiled and tried to remain positive.”
The new year promises much for the 33 year old as he signed a deal with leading sportswear manufacturers Puma at the end of 2015 and engaged the services of two coaches, which means he no longer has to go the journey virtually alone.
“I am working a part time job while I train. I am training hard and it is going very well now. I now have a set workout plan and cycles for the season and a couple of great coaches that will assist me. I won’t be doing it alone like I have done in the past. I am motivated and determined to do well. I am working hard honestly and listening to my body. I have a great support and management team and it is a blessing to have Puma as my sponsor,” he revealed.
Puma has been a part of the Jamaica track and field landscape for a number of years and sponsors not only the national program but the global icon Usain Bolt.
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