Why we have the best weather

March has arrived, and for those of you that don’t know, it comes in like a lion and out like a lamb. Here in Illinois, it usually comes in like a polar bear and out like an even bigger polar bear. Wind, sleet, hail, snow, wind, wind, wind, even more wind, rain, tornado, did I say wind yet? Such conditions are not ideal for playing ultimate. We tend to associate ultimate with warm beaches and sunny days, and Central Illinois doesn’t have either.

We are indeed blessed; however, many of us turn this blessing into a curse. We don’t take advantage of our elements. We go through some of the toughest workouts, but the thought of throwing when it’s cold out shakes our nerve (we want hot chocolate, a blanket, and our cartoons). Take a moment and close your eyes (but after you’re done reading this paragraph, since I won’t be able to talk you through the rest of this exercise if you can’t read). Now imagine developing a sick 40 yard huck while your hand is frozen and the wind is blowing at 30mph in your face. Now imagine having that throw occur when we play in warm, sunny Atlanta or Austin.

It’s been quite some time since someone has emailed the list for a throwing session. This great weather isn’t gonna last much longer. The next time you hear sirens go off, don’t cower in the basement. Grab a disc and a friend and head outside. You aren’t gonna get better by loafing around the armory. Bring it on Mother Nature, bring it on!