This last weekend was my last chance to improve my mark before USA Indoor Nationals, but I was unsuccessful. I had some decent jumps and made my highest opening height of 17'5", however when it mattered most I was unable to leave the crossbar up. Standard placement and pole selection are two strategies that I am really going to work on for the outdoor season. Overall, I had a fun indoor season marked by consistently high jumps and that is the hardest thing for a vaulter to accomplish, so I that gives me confidence.Plus I was able to visit my Idaho friends that I had not seen in quite awhile and also got to see Paul Litchfield get an Olympic qualifying mark of 5.52m. In other good news I just received a PowerBar sponsorship so now I have plenty of food for workouts and competition days. I have a lot of reasons to be positive right now, for example; I am also happy just to be able to physically do what I do. I am very blessed and even after poor performances I thank God for the abilities and opportunities that I have. I feel that my abilities should be used to entertain, encourage, and help others so that they aren't squandered, and pole vault is a way to do that.
Well, I hope you enjoy the videos and updates! Better things to come this outdoors.
Another HIGH jump! I know I keep saying this but you are right on the verge of a breakthrough! Keep believing and trust that it will happen. Your attitude is a testament to us all. Way to go!
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