My entry was accepted into Drake Relays 2026

It’s official: the comeback is on! After missing out last year due to elbow surgery, I’m thrilled to announce that I’ll be competing in the Decathlon at the 2026 Drake Relays.

​I'm currently in Dickinson, ND, wrapping up some coaching for the Frontier Conference Multi-Event Championships, and the energy from our athletes has me incredibly pumped to get back on the track myself.

​The Game Plan

​Since this is my first decathlon in nearly two years, my main focus is on consistency and managing fatigue. Here’s a breakdown of what I’m eyeing for each event:

​100m: Looking to set the tone early and stay close to my PR.

​Field Events: Feeling consistent in Shot Put and Discus, which are usually my strengths. High Jump is the one I’m most nervous about, but I’m targeting a solid 1.85m to keep the momentum going.

​Pole Vault: Being conservative with a goal of 4.40m, but I’ve got some great poles borrowed for the meet.

​Javelin: The elbow is feeling strong! I’ve had to be careful with intensity during rehab, but I'm ready to let it fly.

​The Finish: The 1500m is always the ultimate test (carrying 210 lbs for four laps is no joke!), but I’m aiming for a total score around 6,800 points.

​How to Watch

​I'll be competing at Drake Stadium in Des Moines, Iowa on the following schedule:

​Day 1: Wednesday, April 22 @ 11:30 AM

​Day 2: Thursday, April 23 @ 10:00 AM

Live Results: https://www.pttiming.com/event/2846?pt=schedule

Where to Watch: https://godrakebulldogs.com/news/2025/4/21/drake-relays-how-to-watch-relays-week-2025.aspx

Thank you all for the incredible support—knowing you're in my corner makes the recovery and the training worth every second. Let’s do this!

​Are you heading to Des Moines for the relays, or will you be watching the stream from home?