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by padow
Thu Dec 01, 2005 2:34 pm
Forum: Pole Vault - College
Topic: All-Americans
Replies: 11
Views: 5281

Perhaps you or thinking about "all conference". The all world thing I am pretty sure does not exist in track and field.
by padow
Wed Nov 30, 2005 2:27 pm
Forum: Pole Vault - College
Topic: All-Americans
Replies: 11
Views: 5281

what you jump at nationals.
by padow
Tue Nov 29, 2005 11:06 pm
Forum: Pole Vault - College
Topic: All-Americans
Replies: 11
Views: 5281

The girl at the two year college was probably a sprinter. She could've been in the top three in two individual events and a relay both indoors and outdoors. The NJCAA (2 year schools) gives first team, second team, and honorable mention all america awards. High school has various ways to earn all am...
by padow
Tue Nov 29, 2005 10:16 pm
Forum: Pole Vault - Training
Topic: getting faster
Replies: 16
Views: 13655

good for endurance, but not for recruiting the the type of muscle fibers you want. There are alot of speed videos out there. Speed Dynamics is a very good one. I think you can get it at MF athletic.
by padow
Tue Nov 29, 2005 10:06 pm
Forum: Pole Vault - Beginning Technique
Topic: Bottom Arm Collapsing
Replies: 24
Views: 17120

I think your pole carry needs some work. You are having to muscle the pole with your left arm during your approach. Try carrying the pole at a higher angle with your left hand being about parallel with the bottom of your pecs. Your left hand will not be across your body, but in the center. As the po...
by padow
Sat Nov 26, 2005 10:17 pm
Forum: Pole Vault - College
Topic: NEW MEXICO SET UP??
Replies: 6
Views: 5129

its a raised mondo runway. plenty fast
by padow
Fri Oct 07, 2005 1:53 pm
Forum: Pole Vault - Beginning Technique
Topic: The end to all free take off debate!
Replies: 8
Views: 5768

Last season I was reading all this debate about the free takeoff and the Petrov/Bubka tech. model and decided that I was gonna back my step up 1 foot and see what happens. The result spoke for itself. The efficiency of the entire jump was unlike any I had ever taken. I was immediately sold. Watching...
by padow
Wed Sep 28, 2005 2:16 pm
Forum: Pole Vault - Training
Topic: bulging disc L5 S1
Replies: 0
Views: 2127

bulging disc L5 S1

I recently had an MRI and my results revealed a bulging or dehydrated disc at my L5 S1. I am not having "shooting" pains down my legs, but I am experiencing tightness in my lower back, right glute, and right iliop psoasis. I have a great chiro. and an excellent massage therapist that I work with and...
by padow
Fri Sep 16, 2005 1:25 pm
Forum: Pole Vault - General
Topic: celebs/pro athletes who are into pole vaulting?
Replies: 27
Views: 26534

I didnt realize that Shannon Hoon was "currently" dead! Is there a possible comeback in store? :P
by padow
Tue Sep 06, 2005 2:12 pm
Forum: General Track and Field
Topic: Worlds Decathlon?
Replies: 1
Views: 3819

1. Bryan Clay (USA) 8700+
2. Roman Sebrle (CZE) 8500+
3. Attila Zvocsky (HUN) 82 or 8300+
by padow
Fri May 27, 2005 8:05 pm
Forum: Pole Vault - College
Topic: anyone know of any regional results??
Replies: 4
Views: 3408

Trey, hows the hammy doing?
by padow
Fri May 27, 2005 1:37 pm
Forum: Pole Vault - USA Elite
Topic: sponsors
Replies: 1
Views: 2192

Some athletes recieve only training and competition gear, some recieve travel budgets, and a few are paid enough to not have to have an outside job. Reebok has a few athletes most notably Carolina Kluft, Oly. Champ in the Heptathlon. A friend of mine receives gear and a travel budget from reebok. T&...

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