NH like a champ

Hi Everyone!

So last week I competed at U of M. And as you can figure out by my title I NH'd or No Heighted. Unfortunately I did not make a bar, However Normally I am usually very livid about doing so bad. But this time was much different. I was upset with the NH, however  my vault attempts were much better this time around. I was much more confident and was able to do a much better turn over. So because my jumps were much better this time and my step was much closer to being on, I am feeling significantly better about NH. (Id rather NH and feel/look good jumping, then make 1 height and feel/look awful doing it).

 I also think I am learning patience. This last few weeks have been very frustrating that I am not competing at the same level as I think I should be. And trying to get my self out of this self-doubt and confusion has only created a more frustrating situation- which we all know gets us no where. So this last weekend I just focused on Jumping and letting the training from practice take over, Rather then stress out on the things Ive been trying to change. It was a reminder that I can't be so absorbed in changing certain things during a meet specifically (cause I will forget the rest of the jump) but rather focus on it during practices. And what you practice will translate to the meets :)

So currently since I am not jumping at the level I was planning on We are pulling out of indoor competitions and focusing on practicing for awhile. This week is a recovery week for me and sort of a step away mental recovery. So I am doing some light cross training, involving some biking and swimming. And then getting back in to some good solid jumping and training shortly after with a clear mind :) (I will not be competing for a couple weeks in order to get things back in order for my jumping.)

Otherwise I am traveling out to Akron with the EMU Womens Track and Field team for their defending of their MAC Championship Title this weekend! I am so Excited to watch them compete :) 

So in overall not competing for a bit to get my jumping back in order, and to chill out my stress and mental craziness. And I have learned If your gonna NH, NH like a champ! lol. (but hopefully don't NH)  : D

Thanks EVERYONE for all the support! Please if you, or you know anyone or business that would like to donate it would be GREATLY appreciated! It will allow me to travel to some bigger meets as well as afford some new training equipment.  Thanks so much guys!!

Jess

GOOD LUCK EMU EAGLES WOMEN'S AND MEN'S TRACK AND FIELD TEAM THIS WEEKEND AT MACS!

KUDOS Megz on your PR and some great looking jumps!!

A step in the right direction- keep pushing forward

Howdy Everyone!

So Update Time:
I had another meet, this time at Grand Valley....and well... at least Im consistent. Needless to say I am not happy about my performance, but I did make some progress. We have gotten my step to be more consistent at 10 feet, which is much better then where its been. I have gotten better at my turn over (still needs work).  I only jumped 12'8.  But on a good note my run felt soo much better and the runway was awesome! Its just frustrating when you feel so good, but don't jump as well as you feel.  My last attempt was my worst attempt, I ended up stopping before going up, and ran back to start over. And then jumped, but unfortunately I knew I was tired from the run up, and tried to push harder in the run the second time. This caused me to run myself under or bring my step several feet under causing me to get stood up. with this I know that I got to nervous my last attempt and caused me to question my run.

So what I am/need to work on making the 14'7 162 pole my small pole from now on, continue to get my step out with good turn over, and work on 'not caring as much' during competition.  I know that last one sounds weird, but I have noticed when I am more concerned on just jumping and having fun I do much better, then when I get worried and try to make the height.

And this week I am planning on competing at U of M at the Silverston Invite. My Goals are at this moment for this meet, to get over more then just 12'8 X_x lol, but also working on hitting those big poles and being consistent with my step and swing.

  SO I know this is a short update but Got some homework I have to jump on... (wow no pun intended).... lol Also HAPPY VALENTINES DAY EVERYONE! I hope everyone had a great day whether single or matched!   Ill keep you posted! And please I am still looking for companies or individuals who wish to Donate or sponsor! Feel free to email me or click the Donate button :)  If you have any questions or comments feel free to email me too! Love to hear from you!

Jess

heming.j.way@gmail.com

Moving Along.....

Hello Everyone!

First of all I would like to inform everyone that I have just created a new Donate Button on the right side of my blog! So If you, your friends, or Businesses wish to help by donating to our funds for my journey to the Olympic Trails and becoming a Professional Pole vaulter, it will strictly be placed in to an account used only for traveling and supplies for training. And this can be accomplished by clicking on the donate button and following the process through PayPal (don't worry it is safe and you don't need an account).
And in doing so any kind of help we can get is GREATLY APPRECIATED ! Unfortunately it isn't an easy process trying to afford traveling and supplies while living in 2 places (Husband in Hillsdale working and Me at EMU, Ypsi, for classes and training) and going to college. It gets EXPENSIVE FAST, leaving little to nothing to work with. So feel free to donate if you can :) and if you can't don't worry! I am still very grateful for your support!

Moving on... With Updates:
So Again I had some good and bad outcomes from this last meet. First of all I would like to thank the Coaching staff from Notre Dame for allowing me to compete there this weekend and free of charge! I have always loved their facility! Unfortunately I did not jump great there. BUT we did accomplish bringing my step out a whole foot, which is a big improvement for me. :) This is something coach has been drilling in to me this last week of training. So it is translating in to competition.  I was only able to jump 12'8 this weekend, and disappointed I didn't jump higher. But it is the smaller things that I have to fix in order to get things fixed up top in my vault.

And lately I have been getting really nervous and frustrated by my lack of performance in competition. But after some talks with my coach, I am now confident that I may not be jumping well right now because of the changes I am making currently, once these changes are in place they will only help me to jump higher. Because I am 'freshly' changing them, my timing up top and my swing is off. So a little elbow grease in fixing the problems,  and getting my timing down, I should be jumping Much higher in no time :)

Anyways that's All I got this time, but if you have any questions feel free to contact me via email :)
Or Donate! :) 
I will continue to keep you posted. This weekend I am planning on jumping at Grand Valley State University at their 'Big Meet'.

Thanks so much!
 
Jess

Jess