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A forum to discuss overall training techniques, nutrition, injuries, etc. Discussion of actual pole vault technique should go in the Technique forum.
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Unread postby vaultmd » Wed Jul 21, 2004 12:54 pm

If I get to the curve on a track I consider it a middle distance workout.

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Unread postby Robert schmitt » Wed Jul 21, 2004 1:03 pm

If I run from more than 6 lefts it's a long distance work out. :P
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Unread postby Skyin' Brian » Wed Jul 21, 2004 1:37 pm

KYLE ELLIS wrote:I can hold my breath for 3 min. and 27 sec. and gauruntee that i can beat anone on this board in swimming

yeah, but who would win in a wrestling match?

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Unread postby KYLE ELLIS » Wed Jul 21, 2004 7:21 pm

I say 100 and below in swimming. I dont know if I could swim fast real far.

And for wrestling bring it, I was naturally better at that than pole vaulting.
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Unread postby wacky274 » Wed Jul 21, 2004 7:42 pm

lol, alright ellis, i consider it a challenge....50 free, short course....lol, j/k j/k...what are your bests though?
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Unread postby opalkak » Thu Jul 22, 2004 1:48 pm

if you need filler for the other lanes when yall race I'll swim. I can do a 50.
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Unread postby fong520 » Thu Jul 22, 2004 5:04 pm

ppfftt its not who can swim the fastest that matters.. its who can do the coolest looking belly flop. at pv camp last year we had a contest when we got to the pool. i think a kid did a backflip belly flop. his chest was red the whole day.. i think he jumped off of soem kids back too heh.. fun stuff
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Unread postby KYLE ELLIS » Thu Jul 22, 2004 6:42 pm

Whenever yall wanna race Im ready especially you kevin for allways whoopin me in pv!
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Unread postby Mecham » Tue Jul 27, 2004 4:19 pm

age 16
weight 125
hieght 5'7
bench 180
squat 300
40 4.9 (w/ sprained ankle)
pull ups 38

last trimester of school so about.....3 months ago, before football started. So im in better shape now.

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Unread postby MillerTime » Tue Aug 03, 2004 2:03 am

age: 17
weight: 130-135 depends when the last time i ate was.
hieght: 5'8
bench: 205
squat: never maxed
40: never did it, but 12.3 100,
pull ups: 2 middle finger pull-ups
sit-ups: infinity
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Unread postby vaulter870 » Thu Nov 11, 2004 10:20 am

age 17
bench 260
weight 155
5'11''(waiting on 6'0)
squat 300
pull ups 30
sit ups alot
power cleans ?
40-5 flat with torn cartilige in knee (better now)and 2 months off from running
100M-11.9
30 with pole 3.4
Just a question but dose this seam good for a junior in Hs looking to jump 5 meters?
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Unread postby Bonevt » Thu Nov 11, 2004 8:14 pm

I think that all of these things are great but you can have a real high bench and squat and still be weak in the vault. You would be some much better off doing some gymnastics twice a week, you will get stronger and almost just as important you will get the body awarness. I know that Sarf was pretty weak in the weight room but is a beast in the gym. If you can try doing some gymnastics i promiss that you will think that it is the hardest strength workout you can do.


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