A Vital Spring High Jump Tip
Hey,
If you are anything like me, you can't wait to get back on the
track for indoor season. Indoor is a great time to get warmed up
for the outdoor meets and gives you a chance to shake off the
winter cobwebs and get some good jump clearances in.
However, indoor season is when everyone seems to be getting
injured. Nothing serious, just little tweaks, pulls, and
strains...but they can keep a high jumper like you out for weeks.
So, the tip I have for you today is: take it easy!
The first two weeks, don't push yourself past 80%. Get your legs
moving in those unnatural motions again and let your mind remember
how it used to move.
After two weeks, slowly ramp up your training so that within the
first couple meets you are starting to train near 100% intensity.
Taking it easy now will set you up for a strong, injury-free
season. Best of luck!
Gregg
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Shoes are something I get asked about a lot. While you can absolutely jump in traditional spikes to some point, the harder you plant the bigger risk you have of injury due to the forces placed on the heel that sprint spikes aren't designed for (I once tore the heel out of my shoe before upgrading to high jump spikes). You can still find strap-on J-Heel spikes now and again, but these are my recommend shoes for the 2025 season.
These have great reviews, are reasonably priced, and I love having a velcro strap for a little bit of extra squeeze over my arch.
Price: $63-93
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I've always loved Asics shoes. My first pair was Asics and they always fit my feet well without feeling too stiff like other brands.
Price: $170-180
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While Nike's were never my favorite, I have jumping friends who love Nike high jump shoes and right now these are the best they've got.
Price: $110-$150 (usually)
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