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Update: I have managed to stay healthy and slowly reducing my weight (from 175 to ~157 lbs now) and increasing my leg strength and speed. I still have plenty of work ahead of me (especially on my speed) but I am being patient with my body to avoid injury. One major item is that I found a place to ju...

Altius,

Can you post a link to "the chart"?

Make sure you penetrate enough so you can set your standard deep (I had a friend clear a bar and landed in the box because someone set standard in a unsafe range). If you are short of the bar don't let go of the pole and use it to slow your fall and/or guide you away from the box. Also, if you feel ...

Vaultmd, Thanks for your reply. I will look Kris Allison up and see if he can give me some guidance. Right now I am working on losing some weight, cardio, and getting my legs stronger for the jumping and impact. I am taking my time preparing my body. Any other advice would be welcome. Thanks, Jorge

I am a 37 year old male (5' 5 1/2", 175 lbs) looking to start pole vaulting again. My Lifetime PR is 15' 2" back when I was 145-150lbs in High School. I walked on in College but I stop (money+injuries) before I cleared any official heights. I visited my old HS and on a whim I vaulted again...