Michael Auslen geared up for some pole vaulting action before track practice at Arvada West April 7. Photo by Ashley Pajor.

It’s been a long time since I last had the opportunity to participate in one of RVHS’s wonderful sporting practices and, to be honest, I wasn’t completely confident in my decision to do girls’ track. Those who recall my first column (cross country) will remember that I am not athletic, as I continually assert, but even more specifically, I do not run.

I abhor running.

Nevertheless, track went off relatively well.
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My over-cautious personality has been thwarted. For those who missed my earlier post, I spent my afternoon today doing pole vaulting at girls’ track practice. Simply put, it was harder than I expected, though a lot less dangerous than it looks. Maybe it only becomes deadly once you can get some height. In any case, here’s the basic recap:
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Michael Auslen geared up for some pole vaulting action before track practice at Arvada West April 7. Photo by Ashley Pajor.

Pole vaulting is scary. No, seriously, it really freaks me out. Understandably, therefore, I am very nervous about my second day practicing with girls’ track because I’m passing into the realm of the pole vaulter.

In just 40 short minutes, I will be on my way to Arvada West to pole vault with Ashley Pajor. This should be interesting. I don’t have much to say but this one question:
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Michael Auslen trying discus for the first time

Today I went to Girls’ Track practice (see original post for my pre-practice thoughts). It was interesting to say the least.

First, I met up with the rest of the team back in one of the hallways of the school and we did some warm up, by which I mean ran two laps, each consisting of running up and down stairs, through classroom hallways and, essentially giving ourselves a good tour of the building. I actually held my own (I am not very athletic for those who don’t know); I was second in line behind Ashley Pajor for most of the run, but I could have passed her if I knew where I was going. Then I got passed by more than half of the girls. Oh well, they do this almost every day and I do not.
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These photos are from reporters Michael Auslen and Ashley Pajor’s day at track practice. All photos were taken by Ashley Pajor.

Nicole Watson (11) throws discuss at track practice March 25.

Christine Hartfield (11) winds up for a discus throw at track practice.

Lauren Revis (11) throws discus March 25 at practice.

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First off, I am proud to make the first true news post on rvhsnews.com.

For those of you who are new to the Xpress, welcome. One of our recurring features is a sort of day-in-the-life of RVHS athletes. Ashley Pajor and I go to opposite gender sports practices for one day and see what it’s like. Today, I’m going to girls’ track.

HOLY EXPLETIVE!

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