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by anmattson
Sun Oct 04, 2009 12:26 am
Forum: North and Central Regions
Topic: Total amateur in Mpls wondering how to start pole vaulting
Replies: 9
Views: 14194

Re: Total amateur in Mpls wondering how to start pole vaulting

VaultPurple, I'm 5'8" and 155 lbs. I look like a thin man that has become a Buddha baby over time. I did gymnastics as a child and dance as a teenager and have always been way more flexible than most people. These days I'll work out occasionally but mostly it's just sit-ups and push-ups, Yoga a...
by anmattson
Sun Oct 04, 2009 12:11 am
Forum: North and Central Regions
Topic: Total amateur in Mpls wondering how to start pole vaulting
Replies: 9
Views: 14194

Re: Total amateur in Mpls wondering how to start pole vaulting

Kirk, Thanks for your response. I can only say that yes, I realize that pole vaulting is challenging. I feel like training for pole vaulting might be one of those things in my life that changes me from a schlub to someone that has true self-confidence. Isn't that what pole vaulting seems to be about...
by anmattson
Sat Oct 03, 2009 4:08 pm
Forum: North and Central Regions
Topic: Total amateur in Mpls wondering how to start pole vaulting
Replies: 9
Views: 14194

Total amateur in Mpls wondering how to start pole vaulting

I just got inspired to pole vault because of some feel-good documentary that talked about being able to accomplish and achieve things with the power of thought. A little clip in it had a pole vaulter and it occurred to me that that is pretty much the most hilarious and perfect example of physical ac...

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