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Having Issues PR-ing
Posted: Sun May 01, 2011 2:41 pm
by Gracie.J
I've been easily clearing 8'6" in practices and I have cleared nine a couple of times, but my PR has been stuck at seven since August. My form is really good but my speed is...lacking to say the least. (I was a distance runner until this year.) Is there anything I should try? My coach says I'm in my head too much but I don't really know how to get out of it.
(I'm a sophomore in high school and have pretty bad shin splints if either of those help.)
Re: Having Issues PR-ing
Posted: Mon May 02, 2011 6:12 am
by LHSpolevault
It's all in your head. Relax, take a deep breath and just have some fun and vault!
Re: Having Issues PR-ing
Posted: Mon May 02, 2011 10:19 pm
by Gracie.J
That really works? Eekkkk okay. Thanks! I will try that at districts =)
Re: Having Issues PR-ing
Posted: Mon May 02, 2011 11:54 pm
by rainbowgirl28
Are you practicing with a bungee? Make sure to practice with a real bar sometimes
Re: Having Issues PR-ing
Posted: Wed May 04, 2011 7:37 am
by LHSpolevault
rainbowgirl28 wrote:Are you practicing with a bungee? Make sure to practice with a real bar sometimes
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Re: Having Issues PR-ing
Posted: Wed May 04, 2011 1:50 pm
by ClintonMagus
My daughter was in a sort of funk for about four weeks this season due to sinus issues, during which time she was jumping fourteen inches UNDER her PR. This past weekend at regionals, now "cured", she PRed by seven inches, and would have PRed by probably eighteen, had there been a bar at that height when she jumped. A week ago, she got a new, longer pole that she was very comfortable using. During the meet, she stayed out of the sun, stayed hydrated, and relaxed between jumps, and it made all the difference.
I think the relaxed part was the most important thing, however...
Re: Having Issues PR-ing
Posted: Thu May 05, 2011 12:52 am
by Gracie.J
Thanks so much! I'm definitely going to PR at districts now. Just need to chill out =)