Down time between jumps...

[HJfrick]

I know as a HJ'er I don't start until 6' usually, and since a lot of the bigger meets start as low as 5'6", I have a lot of time to kill. Personally, I like to chill out, read, and listen to music as long as it isn't prohibited at the meet(and sometimes even if it is). Once I jump, I don't stop stretching until I jump again. How about you guys? What do you do before/in between jumps?

[aidan]

i have a problem in this area actually


i get really pumped up, during runbacks and runthroughs.. the adrenaline (*sp?) is pumping and I'm flying.. but then there's that lull between warmups and the actual jumps (in invitationals, sometimes an hour or 2 before my flight), and i lose all the adrenaline and really feel flat. I never feel like I get the adrenaline and the excitement back, and with that being said, I never get the same speed down the runway, and I never jump as far as I FEEL i'm capable :(


Anyone have any suggestions? I guess I just have to try to keep cool in the warmups, and save my enthusiasm for later on, but i think nerves come into play, setting off the adrenaline prematurely... I guess if some other people just chime in with what they do to prepare for actually jumping, maybe i'll get some good stuff out of it :)

*edit.. i should get the rambling award for this post*

[GJones]

i have a problem in this area actually


i get really pumped up, during runbacks and runthroughs.. the adrenaline (*sp?) is pumping and I'm flying.. but then there's that lull between warmups and the actual jumps (in invitationals, sometimes an hour or 2 before my flight), and i lose all the adrenaline and really feel flat. I never feel like I get the adrenaline and the excitement back, and with that being said, I never get the same speed down the runway, and I never jump as far as I FEEL i'm capable :(


Anyone have any suggestions? I guess I just have to try to keep cool in the warmups, and save my enthusiasm for later on, but i think nerves come into play, setting off the adrenaline prematurely... I guess if some other people just chime in with what they do to prepare for actually jumping, maybe i'll get some good stuff out of it :)

*edit.. i should get the rambling award for this post*

Well Joyce what you should do is warm up right before you jump. I never warm-up right when I get to a meet. I start my warm up about 30 min before I jump. Try it and see how you do.

[cantbeat70's]

i have a problem in this area actually


i get really pumped up, during runbacks and runthroughs.. the adrenaline (*sp?) is pumping and I'm flying.. but then there's that lull between warmups and the actual jumps (in invitationals, sometimes an hour or 2 before my flight), and i lose all the adrenaline and really feel flat. I never feel like I get the adrenaline and the excitement back, and with that being said, I never get the same speed down the runway, and I never jump as far as I FEEL i'm capable :(


Anyone have any suggestions? I guess I just have to try to keep cool in the warmups, and save my enthusiasm for later on, but i think nerves come into play, setting off the adrenaline prematurely... I guess if some other people just chime in with what they do to prepare for actually jumping, maybe i'll get some good stuff out of it :)

*edit.. i should get the rambling award for this post*
It sounds like you have a classic case of premature ejumpulation. Several articles on www.webmd.com can help

[NVJumper13]

i do an initial light warm up and stretch when we first get to the track, and then hang out until about an hour before my heat starts to warm up again. i wouldn't suggest runthroughs until your heat starts. you should already have your distance down from practice so little adjustments should be needed at the meet. one last piece of advice...after you take your first jump, keep moving; don't just sit down. i like to do accelerators for about 40m or so and i often move my mark back about half a shoe to save myself from scratching. scratching is the worst thing ever. so since i don't want to ramble as aiden so greatly did, i will wrap this up. calm down, warm up well, and pee as close to before you jump as possible.;)

[JumpinSkiing]

If i'm coming in at a higher height, I usually stay engaged and cheer on my teammates, try and tell them what made them miss their last jump, what was good about a clearance. If I miss a height, i don't put on shorts and a t shirt until i do, if i make it first time i put my shorts and t shirt on again to stay warm.

Before i jump i like to be over by myself, thinking about what the jump should look like in the air, reminding myself to do things i need to. The usual.

[aidan]

yeah.. that all sounds good.. my steps are roughly 98 feet, but since every indoor facility ive jumped at has a totally different surface, I haven't really been able to rely on this measurement. Definately, once outdoors starts, I'm going to get that figured out, and i bet it does the trick ;)

[HJfrick]

I usually run/stretch as soon as I get to a meet, just to get my body loose. Then I run some more and stretch some more right before and in between.

[GJones]

Static Stretch in the morning when you wake up and then before you get on the bus. When you get to the meet you should be doing dynamic stretches only for your warm-up unless something feels REALLY tight. Which is why you should warm-up directly before you jump therefore you don't stop moving and you shouldn't stop moving (If you stop moving for 10 min during dynamic excersizes your body will tighten up again and defeat the whole purpose of anything you did prior to the rest). The dynamic stuff refreshes the muscles and makes them explosive for the jumps. If you do this you will not feel tired and you should be able to jump to your full potential week in and week out. I've seen positive results every week since I started following this warm-up plan. PM me if you need a good warm-up routine.

[HJfrick]

Static Stretch in the morning when you wake up and then before you get on the bus. When you get to the meet you should be doing dynamic stretches only for your warm-up unless something feels REALLY tight. Which is why you should warm-up directly before you jump therefore you don't stop moving and you shouldn't stop moving (If you stop moving for 10 min during dynamic excersizes your body will tighten up again and defeat the whole purpose of anything you did prior to the rest). The dynamic stuff refreshes the muscles and makes them explosive for the jumps. If you do this you will not feel tired and you should be able to jump to your full potential week in and week out. I've seen positive results every week since I started following this warm-up plan. PM me if you need a good warm-up routine.

the stretching guru has spoken!

[GJones]

the stretching guru has spoken!


HAHAHA....I do what I can.;)

[aidan]

posting at 1am on the jumps board... I can't remember the last time someone did that.. anyone here remember how dead this board used to be 2 or 3 years ago? I was looking at the number of threads on here yesterday, and I can't remember the last time there were even close to that many.


And as for the stretching, I've read, that for explosive stuff, like jumping and sprinting, it can be better for your muscles to be a little tighter (aka less static stretching), so that there will be more force when you attempt to "explode". If your muscles are totally loose, I guess they don't explode as quickly... I have trouble explaining it, but it does make sense in my head. I'll try to find a link.

[GJones]

posting at 1am on the jumps board... I can't remember the last time someone did that.. anyone here remember how dead this board used to be 2 or 3 years ago? I was looking at the number of threads on here yesterday, and I can't remember the last time there were even close to that many.


And as for the stretching, I've read, that for explosive stuff, like jumping and sprinting, it can be better for your muscles to be a little tighter (aka less static stretching), so that there will be more force when you attempt to "explode". If your muscles are totally loose, I guess they don't explode as quickly... I have trouble explaining it, but it does make sense in my head. I'll try to find a link.


NO your totally correct. That is why you static before and you give your muscles a lot of time to tighten up but they will still be a little loose. Then when u warm up dynamic your muscle memory will remember that they are somewhat stretched and makes it easier to do all the dynamic and reduces risk of injury.

[HJfrick]

I'm a big fan of dynamic stretches, but sometimes I like to just sit there and do some static butterflys or "sit and reaches" in between jumps, especially after I run hurdles before I jump.

[aidan]

I always do a toe touch right before I jump.. since I have trouble touching my toes normally (short arms.. and not really that flexible anyway), being able to touch the ground with straight legs right before I jump gives me a little confidence, knowing that at the very least, I'm all loosened/warmed up.

[Beto]

Hey GJones can you give me the warm-up rutine please, I need it, jeje, I never do a good warm-up before jumping


Thanks

P.d- Your TJ PR is awesome