I started vaulting my freshman year of highschool as just a random sport that I thought looked cool, and fun to do. It was extremely hard and I was terrible at it, and I did not take it seriously my first year at all.
My sophomore year I started learning from a private coach, outside of school, it was a huge advantage and it was what really made me fall in love with vaulting.
This past year, my junior year, I have taken it very seriously, and managed to win 1st place in my region c: I didn't do too hot in the state competition, though I've been training hard recently and I am going to be ready to take 1st place at state my senior year!
Now, I live in South Carolina, which is not a huge state for pole vault. I won my region championship only vaulting 12 feet. Currently my Personal Record is 13 feet 6 inches, and I will have to improve about 2 feet by the end of next year to be able to win State. (wish me luck c:)
Now, if you've never seen pole vault in action, check out this video. This is the current world record holder, Bubka, doing his thang.
Final thoughts: Pole vault is extremely hard, does not really do anything towards getting you the ladies, and is a ton of hard work. But it is so much fun :)
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Pole vaulting seems so awesome. Very impressive video.
I have seen vaulting... But not that guy. That's awesome.
Also, you'd be surprised what can get you the ladies if you work it right. I'm positive if you don't over flaunt but let your talents show you could bring some admirers.
in my bucket list, definitely want to try it
Pole vault takes incredible talent I can imagine, its a sport that Hercules did :D
Pole vaulting is an awesome event to watch. It must take such preciseness to perform the actions- I can't even imagine!
Good stuff, man.
His face was hilarious.And Pole vault looks fun but it really requires intense training...
This is the kind of stuff to train your body for! I am really into working out and strength training. I used to do martial arts that was a reason to stay fit. I am really looking into stuff to stay fit for, I am currently looking into tricking/parkour and starting martial arts/mma training again, this seems like a good one too! Keep postin.
pole vaulting sounds like fun being high in the air!
pole vaulting seems like a really strenuous yet rewarding activity!
Keeps you in shape so that helps with the ladies.
So cool.
Looks like a lot of fun, wish I had the guts to try it!
i vaulted in high school my senior year too, it was a blast!
Wow that's pretty cool. I've actually never met a real pole vaulter before. Looks pretty hard!
this seems like it would be a total adrenaline rush for that few couple of seconds!
Looks scary
That was cool, interesting post. Followed!
Always wanted to try this. =p
very impressive... I tried it a few years ago but I could never get the hang of it.
It does look fun, 14 foot + vaults is pretty damn high! Good luck in improving those 2 feet btw.
totally agree it look really hard, but also a lot of fun :)
did it once at track practice... decided to stick to throwing discus ha. followed
I've always wondered how people actually manage to get started in pole vaulting. Good luck with your training!
Tried to pole vault once... I didnt make it :(
This is pretty rad, betting it takes superior upper body strength and decent coordination too.
always wanted to do this
Would love to be able to vault.
If you like pole vaulting, you'll love the movie Visioneers.
Visioneers was indeed awesome!
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