222!!!

Today we got back to normal and had a monday jump day.  We focused on some ground jumping then did a lot of short approach work.  It was nice to just focus on some aspects of the take off from a three step today.  I really had some great jumps today so I hope this can continue.  Also, it was nice to welcome Amanda to the pole vault team for real today!! I hope she does awesome! It was a great day and a beautiful day to practice, a little windy though.
Then we went to the weight room to max for the first time in a long time.  I was pretty certain my maxs had gone up based on the way i have been lifting lately but it was nice to find some actual numbers.  To day we did back squats and full cleans.  My goal for the year was to squat over 200 pounds ( last time my max was 191)  Today I was able to rep 185 lbs 7 times which equaled a single rep max of about 220 lbs! way over the goal!  Then we moved to full cleans, I still have not fully figured cleans out and feel like I should be able to lift more than I do.   Today I managed 110 lbs 5 time which was my previous single rep max.  This is the equivalent of about 124 lbs.  So not too bad for me.  Finished practice with a modified version of 2 min abs.  I am definitely pleased and look forward to seeing how I do for the rest of the week.

On a much sadder note we had our good bye party for Patty tonight it was a nice party and a lot of people made it.  This team is definitely going to miss her!!!!!!!!!

Sad News

Coach had us in this morning at 7:30 for a post conference meeting. or so we thought.  After he went over the schedule for the week, Coach Patti stepped up and gave us some sad news.  She is leaving for Gonzaga University in about three weeks.  It is a great opportunity for her, but we are absolutely gonna miss her!!! : ( 

Then for afternoon practice, went and saw Lindsey.  She had me take it easy today.  Just heat and bike for a little.  Got in a small little 8:35 mins on the bike, then moved to go join our medal ceremony and lost the bike.  Even the ones in the freeman were busy!  Then, the team headed out to play kick ball, since I couldn't play I ducked out a little early to get started on the pile of work I have tonight.  Think giving the leg a rest day was the best thing for today, I pushed it through a lot yesterday.