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The best audio resource for information on training for, competing in, coaching, and being a fan of the shot put, discus, weight throw, hammer, and javelin.

Throws Genius


    • May 18, 2023 LATEST EPISODE
    • infrequent NEW EPISODES
    • 31m AVG DURATION
    • 17 EPISODES


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    19. Patron for the Patreon!

    Play Episode Listen Later May 18, 2023 66:09


    Welcome to the first episode of the third season of the Throws Genius Highland Games podcast with Janine Tessarzik! Joining us this season as co-host is Janine's BFF, Tiffany. Watch Janine and Tiffany's shenanigans in the full video episode on YouTube. If you want to buy a drink for Janine and Tiffany (and get a shoutout on the next podcast episode): Venmo - @JanineThrows; CashApp - $JanineThrows Connect with Janine: Janine's fundraiser for Switzerland and Scotland Send Janine an email at ⁠janine@janinethrows.com⁠ to schedule a Highland games coaching consultation Support Janine on Patreon⁠ to get access to all future Patreon-exclusive "Patron for the Patreon!" episodes! Request a personalized video from Janine on Cameo⁠ Subscribe to Janine's channel on YouTube Follow Janine on TikTok Follow Janine on Facebook⁠ Follow Janine on Instagram ⁠ Check out Janine's competition schedule and (soon!) merch! Pages/groups/events mentioned on this episode: Southeastern Highland Athletics Group⁠ NASGA website⁠ Sisterhood of Highland Throwers Association of Scottish Games & Festivals⁠ Savannah Scottish Games⁠ Smoky Mountain Scottish Festival and Games⁠ Scottish Masters Athletics International⁠ Braemar Gathering Blairgowrie and Rattray Highland Games Celtic Jackalope

    18. Review of Finger Lakes, GCVM, and Alaska Highland Games

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 6, 2021 42:26


    On this episode, Janine gets us up to date on her performances in her last three Highland games (spoiler: they were GREAT). About Janine: Janine Tessarzik is an elite Highland games heavy athlete. She threw shot put, discus, hammer, and weight in college, and also has experience as a college throws coach. Follow Janine: TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@janinethrows?lang=en Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/janinethrows/?hl=en Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/janinethrows Find more info at janinethrows.com

    17. Review of The Brotherhood Pandemic Games II

    Play Episode Listen Later May 27, 2021 23:08


    Janine Tessarzik breaks down her performance at her last games in Bradford, PA.

    16. Season 2 preview

    Play Episode Listen Later May 15, 2021 21:22


    What's coming up this Highland games season for our host, Janine Tessarzik (@janinethrows).

    15. Memories from 2019: Victoria Highland Games

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 23, 2020 12:52


    Now that her 2020 season is completed, Janine Kuestner gets nostalgic. Listen as she reminisces about her favorite game thus far. (Also, it's weird for her to be writing this in the third person, but that's what ya gotta do, right?)

    14. Covenanter Highland Games and a mental breakthrough

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 23, 2020 26:52


    Listen in for a breakdown of my performance at the last stop of the IHGF qualifying tour, and how my mindset shifted, thanks to a word from a friend.

    13. TikTok and getting started in the Highland Games

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 20, 2020 21:09


    A whole bunch about TikTok, including how my account started growing. ~10 min in - How I got started in the Highland Games. ~15 min in - How YOU can get started in the Highland Games.

    12. After an unexpected off-season...

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 14, 2020 29:46


    After an unexpected three month off-season, Janine Kuestner is back with the latest episode of the Throws Genius podcast. Welcome back to an abbreviated 2020 Highland Games season.

    11. Incidentally, the Arnold

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 15, 2020 71:05


    In an episode sure to stay relevant for weeks, Janine Kuestner breaks down her performance at the 2020 Arnold that almost wasn't, the 2019 Topeka Highland Games, and COVID-19 (or the reason she's driving for 24 hours in a 36-hour period).

    10. Sorta not really RIP, 2020 Arnold

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 4, 2020 58:23


    ETA: spectators allowed! Fresh off the news of the cancellation of the 2020 Arnold expo and the banning of spectators, Janine Kuestner talks about what an indoor Highland games is like, including her experiences at the 2018 and 2019 Arnold Sports Festival in Columbus, Ohio, and previews the 2020 event. As a bonus, how to compete in your first Highland games. Leave Janine a voice message: https://anchor.fm/janine-kuestner/message

    9. ACL DSPS GLSAA

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 16, 2020 58:32


    On the drive to and from the aptly named 2020 Tundra Games, Janine rambles about how she tore her ACL, what the heck DSPS is, and results from the GLSAA members-only event. Leave Janine a voice message: https://anchor.fm/janine-kuestner/message

    8. Highland Games, How I Love Thee!

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 14, 2020 23:29


    On Valentine's Day, 2020, Janine Kuestner talks about all the reasons she loves the Highland Games! Leave Janine a voice message: https://anchor.fm/janine-kuestner/message

    7. Training Thoughts

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 11, 2020 14:10


    Janine Kuestner reflects on training and competing in the Highland games in 2020.

    6. Women in Sports: Thoughts on 2020 National Girls and Women in Sports Day

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 6, 2020 24:55


    Janine talks about gender equity in sports, including the Highland games. There's some data.... Leave Janine a voice message: https://anchor.fm/janine-kuestner/message Equity in Athletics Data Analysis (EADA) website: https://ope.ed.gov/athletics/#/ Stereotype Content Model: https://cos.gatech.edu/facultyres/Diversity_Studies/Fiske_StereotypeContent.pdf Tucker Center for Research on Women and Girls in Sport: https://www.cehd.umn.edu/tuckercenter/ Tucker Center research on women in coaching: https://www.cehd.umn.edu/tuckercenter/research/default.html#collapseTwo NASGA data: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1x2efwyaoBAnD-3k3Wr5oNWRptmMb9D7npa6FNoQiYaI/edit?usp=sharing

    5. Fit AND Fat: A tale of a heavy athlete

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 3, 2020 21:47


    Janine talks through her process of (finally) coming to terms with being kinda fat and how it relates to her pursuit of Highland games throwing greatness. Leave Janine a voice message: https://anchor.fm/janine-kuestner/message

    4. Highland games musings and motivation

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 31, 2020 14:26


    Rambling a bit about getting the Highland games season started...in Ohio...in the winter...and training... Games coming up: Tundra Games, Arnold Classic.

    3. Welcome back!

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 3, 2019 5:23


    It's a rough cut...but some podcast is better than none podcast, right? Whelp, here goes nothing. Janine talks Highland Games, track and field, and just rambles a bit. Enjoy! #highlandgames @janinethrows podcast@janinethrows.com

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