6-21-2012 Pole Vault Practice(RTB)

Today I was just feeling tired. I have not been on a very good sleep cycle now that school is out. I hope to get back on track with that next week. As for my vaulting, I think my run and take-off was not as consistent as it usually is, but I feel like my top end improved as far as wrapping the pole and staying with it on top.

                                                                                   

5-31-2012 Pole Vault Practice(RTB)

I was just working on getting quick at take off and jumping up at take-off. I kind of fell away from that on a few jumps and then realized that towards the end of practice and started working on it again.
                           here is the link to the video:5-31-2012 Pole Vault Practice Video        

5-16-2012 Pole Vault Practice(RTB)

Today's practice went well. I just did distance vaults from my 4 stride really trying to hit positions. Mainly trying to swinging to my knees. I had a really good straight pole drill at the beginning(POP UP DRILL). I really swung straight bodied for the most part and dropped my shoulders back. I think it is the best drill I have done in awhile if not the best drill. I think that things are coming along and that I just cant get ahead of myself. I also set up rings in my back yard and I really think they will help me with my swing.

                                                                             

4/21/2012 Oregon Relays(RTB)

The meet went pretty good considering it was my second day from an eight stride and my first meet from an eight stride in 4 years! I see things that I really need to work on, but that is a good thing. I have had a hurt shoulder for the past week and a half and am taking it easy on it to try and recover it as quickly as possible. I think that it is just really tight and maybe pinching a nerve or something. I went to acupuncture on Wednesday and it seemed to help a lot. I have another appointment scheduled for this upcoming Wednesday. I will keep everyone posted.

                                                                                 

                                                                                 

4/04/2012 Pole Vault Practice and 4/02/2012 Pole Vault Practice(RTB)

Hey sorry I haven't updated you guys in awhile! I have been super busy and I feel bad because I know there is people out there that like to follow this. I will be getting back on schedule with my posts and also try and start going into more detail on practices. I have to run but I hope everyone's training is going great!

                                                                             

3-19-2012 Pole Vault Practice(RTB)

Today I broke a pole. It was actually a pretty weird break. Well one that I never have witnessed or heard of; The pole broke when it started to uncoil. After it broke the bottom half flipped up hitting me in my left shoulder blade. It stung and was tight, but I was able to vault and finish with a great practice.

                                                                               

3-18-2012 Oregon Preview(RTB)

Well I didn't make a bar, but I made improvements. Some things that I noticed after watching the video was that my run was taller, my plant mechanics were more forward and up, shoulders stayed more square to the box, and I did a better job of keeping my hips rising through my swing. Its still not where I would like it, but I am Improving. I also have some bigger poles i will be able to jump on in practice now, so that will help for future meets.