Very impressive. I was only able to grab the rim last year. I'm 5'9" and about 150. I say go for it. We have some common things it seems. I started out lifting also with alot of b-ball. It led to muscle strains .I did manage 5'10" that year at 47.  My 2nd season  (at 48) I did nothing but running and that retrained my legs ( strenght is not everything)   I then was able to clear 5'11" and very close to 6'1" I wish the best and I know how excited you must be to  get back to the sport you love. Please stay in touch Craig

kerry myers <jumperkerry@yahoo.com> wrote:

hey craig, thank's for the info.  craig i'm 5'9" and weigh 155lbs, like you i work in the trades i'm a painter.  Last year i started lifting again and messed around and played some basketball, i felt pretty good so i tried to dunk!  After several aborted attemp's once i really tried i was throwin em down!  Before i left i was able to get a nice two hander in, so i know i still got hop's.  At 155 i'm only 10 pound's over my jumping weight of some 25 years ago so i think all i need is to get in jump shape.  Well see, thank's, stay in touch,  kerry myers

Craig Levine <dolphinfan131d@yahoo.com> wrote:

Kerry, I came back at 46. So this sounds familiar. I was fortunate enough to win 5 National medals 3 in high jump and 2 in the triple jump. On the down side now I've been told I have a torn meniscus. I don't know if it's my 25 years of plumbing or the competitions. I would advise a consultation with your doctor or a good physical trainer. I'm also curious as to if you have jumped lately. 2.00 is a lofty goal. Only 2 people have done it at your age. Good liuck. Train well. Craig Levine (M50 HJ possibly retired)

jumperkerry <jumperkerry@yahoo.com> wrote:

my name is kerry myers and i'm coming back for the master competition
at age 47. i jumped 7'2.5 in high school, Berkeley high 78 then went
to cal Berley where i jumed 7'3. i stopped jumping at 21 after i hurt
my ankle. Now i've regained the passion for jumping and am looking
forward to attacking the listed world record in my age group of 2.00
m. Dwight i jumped with you at the tac meet and the trials in 80. i
will be in contact as i go thru my traing cycles, wish me luck, talk to
you soon.

kerry myers

Craig Levine -Owner Nova Drain Services

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