Grip it and Rip it

Today was my first official day back to pole vaulting. I started off small on a short run on a 2 step it was great. Got in some good jumps from a 2 and then pushed back to a 5. Which was kind of cool. I haven't done any real jumping for a little over 2 and half months. I am really struggling with my trail leg I can't get it to swing when I vault it has been just tucking which is a pain in the butt. I am getting to a good position for how little I am doing to get there. Once I get my trail leg to actually swing and put some energy into the pole I will begin to jump a lot better and higher. Bur for now I am stuck where I am at and am really limited but I don't know exactly how to fix it. All I can think of doing is just do a lot of bar work. But according to the coach I could clear my PR today if I went up a pole from a 5 step and just coming back from a broken hand and 2 month vacation from vaulting. Which was a great confidence booster. I can not wait to jump again. I am trying to jump at an indoor on this coming Saturday, I am planning on going from a 5 step there as well, I am not really ready for a full approach so I think something short and easy to control would be a good idea. Also, today was my first real day back to lifting, which felt great. It felt like I was shaking off the rust but its time for me to begin to get serious about my lifting. Especially, if I want to go to nationals and after being contacted by the Indian Track Athletic director saying to contact him after I clear 5 meters. Things are starting to look up I just need to make sure that I am smart with treating my finger. It is exciting to see things are finally starting to come together a little bit. Now all I can do is just keep working towards my goals on day at a time. I just wish I was able to get other advise that would help me with understanding on what I can do to fix things other than keep rotating. It just isn't clicking in my mind, I get what to do but my mind isn't comprehending it so that my body can do it. So hopefully things will come together a little better on Saturday.

One step at a time.