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May 52 min read
When It Rains, It Pours
Life feels heavy right now. I have been battling with a hurt ankle for 10 weeks, so I haven’t fully been able to train or jump in...
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Mar 19, 20232 min read
Outdoor Debut
Spiked up for my first competition in 13 months and first outdoor meet in almost 2 years! I competed in the pole vault (4.15m) and 200m...
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Mar 18, 20233 min read
Bouncing Back
Hello again! It's been awhile... actually two years since I have been made a blog post here. I have been putting this off for so long...
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Mar 2, 20211 min read
2021 Indoor Season
The indoor season ended on a positive note at Arkansas! I placed 3rd, clearing 4.30m as my opening bar (highest opening bar ever) and...
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Feb 17, 20211 min read
Ready or not, adventure in Arkansas awaits
Getting ready for my last meet of the indoor season and I am struggling to walk due to an ankle injury. My ankle has been bothering me...
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Feb 11, 20212 min read
The Power of Perspective
It's so easy to get caught up in one thing, or one goal - especially if that one thing is really important to us. We can become so laser...
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Feb 10, 20211 min read
Get Knocked Down and Get Back Up
Failure is not an option. Defeat is not an option. Giving up is not an option.
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Feb 9, 20211 min read
Unwavering Confidence is a Constant Choice
Accomplishing big goals is hard. That's why it's not for everyone. Not only is it a physical challenge, but it is so much a mental one....
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Jan 31, 20213 min read
People don't swim in dirty ponds for a good reason
Picture a dirty pond. Filthy, swampy, gross. It does nothing good for you to jump in and try to swim there. Well, I swam there today. Not...
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Jan 22, 20212 min read
Rumors for Potential Cancellation of Tokyo 2021 Olympics
There have been potential rumors circulating that the Tokyo 2021 Games may be cancelled due to COVID-19 concerns. Whether or not these...
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Jan 18, 20211 min read
YOU Create Your Happiness
I've been adding more mindfulness practice into my weeks and digging deeper within to find peace and manage emotions. I have a couple of...
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Jan 5, 20211 min read
Texas Expo: Refuse to Change and you will Remain the Same
This weekend was very uplifting and motivating. Being reunited with my pole vault family and meeting new incredible people was so much...
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Jan 1, 20213 min read
2021, Manifestation
Each new year comes with a clean slate and a fresh start. It's a good time to re-evaluate where you are at and how that checks up with...
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Dec 18, 20202 min read
Results are exciting, but stay focused on the Process
Testing week went really well last week! I PR'ed in all of our lifts for one rep maxes: Hang Snatch: 140 lbs (+20 lb) Hang Clean: 175 lbs...
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Nov 28, 20202 min read
How will you move forward?
The holidays can put added pressure on us through extra travel, gatherings, family obligations, meals, etc. I personally really enjoyed...
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Nov 15, 20202 min read
Why I am thankful for pole vault
Can we all agree that life has its ups and downs? Life gets hard at times. People get in our ears, saying things we don't like or agree...
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Nov 6, 20201 min read
Focus on the pain, or focus on the progress
Setting myself up for front squats at 10 pounds heavier than the previous sets at which I struggled taught me about the power of our...
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Oct 31, 20202 min read
Your body's greatest value is what it DOES for you, not what the scale says or how it looks
Recently I was asked if I ever get any negative comments on my strength/athleticism and it led me to think about our different...
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Oct 21, 20201 min read
Lift Off!
Training has been going really well this fall and we had our first jump session of the year yesterday. This is the latest I have ever...
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Oct 12, 20202 min read
Week 3
We made it through Week 3! Woohoo! I felt a little more sluggish than usual this week, but that was to be expected for this time in our...
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