tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6802973391005919822.post5749557487046126982..comments2023-10-21T05:03:37.760-07:00Comments on A Day in the Life of a Masters Pole Vaulter: Of Ruts & Death!!Bubbahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06343734954951775043noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6802973391005919822.post-19819918143727620722012-06-14T21:51:50.070-07:002012-06-14T21:51:50.070-07:00Oh buddy! I can empathize with you! When you sai...Oh buddy! I can empathize with you! When you said "You start to get fit and say you're never going back" it really hit home! I have said that before, but I have been really good for at least a year and have kept within 5 pounds of where I should be. BUT!!! I was doing that a lot a few years ago. I have found that when I get sloppy and don't follow a solid nutritional/exercise regime, I pull up with more injuries! I don't think my legs can handle the weight gain and it retaliates with "dings". Serves me right if I am going to be serious about my vaulting. I need to train smart, still hard but smart. I need to be the best I can be at any age if I continue to play with the big boys! Funny thing is...when I do come down with a "ding", don't ask me why, I become very motivated to get better instead of sulking and giving in to the age thing. That's too easy to do and that is not my way of dealing with it! I know you are like that too! That is why I have so much respect for you. Anyway! Thanks for these awesome posts. I do enjoy them! Dan(Hopalong)Dan Cassidyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02047706358348657770noreply@blogger.com