Taking the class, now just need a pole!

Hi - I'm new & from the Carolinas. (Go Heels - am I allowed to say that?) Anyway, a friend and I have just started to take some pole dancing classes and I am loving it. I am crazy sore! I have always been into running, but never seemed to find a way to develop my core strength (lifting is so boring). So... why not have fun and train at the same time?! I am excited! Thanks for having me!