Tag: Pole vault

No Talking on the Pit

My dad, Tim Winder, had a rule at his pole vaulting camp that he ran at North Central College for 25 years.  It was actually the number one rule, and to him the most important rule of them all.  That rule was “No Talking on the Pit”.  It was developed after an unruly teenager, that later became my high school…

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Things to Consider Before Purchasing Pole Vaulting Poles

If you don’t know by now, pole vaulting is a slightly expensive sport!  With the crazy supply chain bottlenecks and inflation exploding in 2022, pole vaulting poles prices are taking off and sending some pole vault poles price over $1,000 per pole (plus $150-$200 shipping)!!!!  Although it is expensive, we love to pole vault, and pole vaulting poles bring us…

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How to Keep a Pole Vault Training Journal

If you have read the blog, 8 Reasons to Keep a Pole Vaulting Journal,  you are probably wondering, “What should I keep track of in my Pole Vault Journal?”.  That is a great question since we want to make sure that we are keeping track of workout data that is measurable and can be reliably counted on to keep you…

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8 Reasons Why You Should Keep a Pole Vaulting Journal

When interviewing American record holder Sam Kendricks on episode twelve of the One More Jump Podcast, Sam talks about the importance of keeping a pole vaulting journal of his workouts and meets as a pole vault equipment for him to reflect on and track his improvement.  I can also testify that logging or journaling my workouts helped produce my best…

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Inject Some Fun Back Into Pole Vaulting With These Games

So…Sometimes pole vaulting can be frustrating.  Did you know that?  Of course you did.  Well, having grown up and pole vaulted in the wonderful (insert sarcastic grin) Illinois spring weather conditions, we know that vaulting outdoors in March, April, and May can accelerate this frustration.  One strategy we have used throughout the years is playing pole vaulting GAMES!!!!    This…

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The Four Noble Truths of the Pole Vaulting PATH

It’s time for a deep dive ladies and gentlemen. This one is for all the deep thinkers out there.  Please enjoy The Four Noble Truths of the Pole Vaulting PATH according to RISE coach Tim Winder (CW).  Take a deep breath…Namaste… #1: There will be suffering. In other words, you will not always do as well as you hope to.…

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