Andree Pickens

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apickens — Mon, 24 Mar 2008 01:47:50 +0000

For the last two and a half weeks I have been in Stockton, CA training with the group of athletes at Tri-Valley Athletics, formerly Tiger Bar Sports.

Encouraged by the Bell Athletics guru Earl himself, to make the trip out to Northern California. I came to Stockton with an open mind, ready to make some changes to my run to become a better pole vaulter. As we all know change is a process, nothing happens over night, progress is being made. It has been a great experience, learning from Dan Pfaff about running mechanics and how it transfers over to speed on the runway. I am excited to see these changes take place through out this season.

Bell Athleties Series ~ June 6th

apickens — Wed, 06 Jun 2007 23:37:30 +0000

Today Bell Athletics hosted another Summer Series in Jonesboro, AR. Among the women field was Elizabeth Boyle, Maria Ferrand (Peru National Record Holder), and Andree’ Pickens. Drew Bell, Sam Preble, and Derek Miles rounded out the men field.

Highlights of the competition:
Drew Bell cleared at Personal Best of 16′5″

Derek Miles cleared …, his highest mark post surgery. Congrats to Derek as he makes his way back.
Andree’ Pickens cleared 14′6 and was in reach of a new personal best of 14′10″
Comnpetition Performance

13-02 xo
13-06 o
13-10 o
14-02 o
14-06 o
14-10 xxx

o denotes cleared attempt
x denotes missed attempt

Bell Athletics Series / Jump Session

apickens — Sun, 22 Apr 2007 01:24:05 +0000

On Wednesday, April 18, 2007, I competed in the Bell Athletics Series, setting my second highest mark for the outdoor season. I follwed up that clearance with attemps at a new perosnal best of 14-6. No clearance, but it is only a matter of time.

My Competition Performance:
12-9 o
13-3 o
13-9 o
14-3 xo
14-6 xxx

o denotes clearance
x denotes miss

Bell Ahtletics Meet / Jump Session

apickens — Sun, 15 Apr 2007 01:01:06 +0000

A good competition and practice today to help gear up for the outdoor season. I cleared 13′8″ in the competiton and then cleared 14′2″ post competition. I was able to jump on one pole bigger than I have every used. An Essx 4.30/19.6 and I just received an Essx 4.30/19.1 that is ready to help me jump sky high.
Competition:
13′2″ xxo
13′8″ xo
14′2″ xxx
I took three additional practice jumps after the completition of the competition.
14′2″ xo
14′6″ x

Jump Session, December 4

admin — Thu, 08 Feb 2007 19:35:54 +0000

Post meet blue today. After a great competition this weekend, the body and mind was not quite rejuvenated. We took a close look at the seperation of the tall top hand and the power of bottom hand to get a more fluid vault. Something was accomplished today, now I have to train and rest up for the weekend.

Jump Session, November 16

admin — Thu, 08 Feb 2007 19:32:31 +0000

Great jump session. Today I worked on my 10 step approach, perfecting my pole drop, plant, and movement into the pit. I cleared 12′10, 13′1, 13′4, and 13′7, all on first attempts. Took several good attemps at 13′8 before calling it a day.