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- 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
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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...
- 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...
- 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...