Hey sorry for the late post. I had my first meet outdoors and it went pretty good. It was my second day going from a 7 and my first day on 15'6" poles. I was having problems with my run. I was getting quick to soon and then slowing down at the end. It got better towards the end but not where I want it. As for the poles it was way different timing then I have been use to so I just need a couple practices on those and I will be flying. I am really happy with how things went even though I did not jump the height I wanted to, I know I can jump a pr easily on those 15'6" poles.
Saturday, July 9, 2011
Tuesday, July 5, 2011
7-05-2011 Pole Vaulting
First time from a 7 Stride since 2009! I was really sore and tired today but did some good things. It felt really good. I am not taking off as far out as I would like but I think that has to do with the new run and being tired. I have a meet Thursday and I am going to run from a 7 on 15'6" poles. I want to jump 5 meters plus. I would really like to jump 5.20. I am going to stretch well and Ice bath. I am so excited to jump!
Monday, June 27, 2011
6-27-2011 Pole Vaulting
Today I was really tired with no energy and on top of that had to deal with bad winds. I was trying to just take-off good and really try and swing my left leg straight as long as possible. This was not my best practice but I did so good things. I hope for a better practice Wednesday.Well off to bed.
Wednesday, June 22, 2011
6-22-2011 Pole Vaulting
hey so today was a very short practice. The conditions were around 76 Degrees with swirling winds. I took a few jumps on the 14'9" 185# 6.0 Inch Flex from 6 today. I really need more reps on bigger poles. I realized I am being passive because I am used to blowing through poles. I am very happy with today's practice because I got up on the 14'9" on the first run down. This is very good for me, because last year I spent the whole year running through on every approach I tried and using small poles. The thing that I noticed was my long last step. I need to quicken the last three steps up and really get down that last step. This will help my take-off and swing. I am going to go back to vaulting twice a week so that I feel more fresh for the meets on the 7th and 14th. I really wish I could do more detailed posts but I have no time right now. I will answer any questions and would love to hear your thoughts. Thanks for watching my videos.
Monday, June 20, 2011
6-20-2011 Pole Vaulting
Hey so today I was just getting use to my 6 stride. I dont have any bigger poles to go to, but I will Wednesday. Today towards the end of my practice I found out I was holding to narrow so I widened my grip 3". This felt a lot better on my run, plant, and take-off My shoulders could stay a lot more square while running. Well this is a short post today. Have to get to bed.
Friday, June 17, 2011
6-17-2011 Pole Vaulting
Hey so today was my first day back to a longer run then a 5 stride since July 2009! It was great! I need bigger poles for sure though. I felt really tired and tight all day at work but all I could think about was jumping from a 6 stride, so I went to practice and went for it. The winds were swirly, mainly switching between a cross-tail and a head wind. Monday I will go from my 6 again on the 15' 175# 17.1 Flex and then Wednesday I will get to jump on the 14'9" 185# 6.0 inch flex. Well here is the video!
Thursday, June 16, 2011
6-16-2011 Mini Pole Vault Circuit
Here is the pole vault circuit from today. I am excited to vault tomorrow! I wont have the bigger pole but I am going to work on my run from 6 on the 15' 175# 17.1 flex and not have a bar up. Really work on swinging with a straight left leg to the top. I think I had a break through yesterday. I feel really stupid because I know how important stiff pole drills are but never noticed how I work my arms. I work them completely different in my actual vault so yesterday I worked them like I do in my pop up extension stiff pole drill. Anyways here is the drills from today. THE VIDEO
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