November Climbing

I've been doing a lot of schooling and climbing this month. My friends Tom and Erica came out from Colorado and I have been spending my weekends climbing with them and others in Farley. During the week I've been going to class, coaching, and training.

I would like to congratulate Tom on sending so many v8-v10's in New England! Especially Speed of Life! That is one beautiful climb and one of the many great feats Tom has had this month. 

My training has been going well and I feel like I'm actually progressing..however it doesn't help when I get seasonal sinus infections. boo. Anyways, I just enjoy training. I enjoy feeling strong and I enjoy anaerobic activity.

My weekends climbing outside have been filled with great weather, eventful sends from others, and uneventful climbing from me. I have sent nothing! But I'm actually not frustrated. It is fun to get outside and throw myself at some hard climbs before I go back to my weekly routine. Unfortunately I have been spending this weekend doing homework (Actually, I am on a homework break right now). I hope that I can get most of it done so that I can go to Great Barrington tomorrow! But If i do not go, I will just do my homework in the sun outside. I never thought that I would skip climbing for schoolwork...

The one semi-eventful thing that has happened to me occurred 2 weeks ago...

WTH is that lump??

I got this giant lump on what I belive is my flexor muscle. It doesn't hurt and I've been climbing on it just fine...although I am a little concerned...Thoughts??

I'm going to see a specialist next week so hopefully it is nothing to be worried about.

Dark Horse #1

Photo Credit: Pat Bagley

As the competition series for youth climbers is in full swing, the first pro competition in the northeast was put on in Metrorock North. I have to say that this was a great competition! I like to compete in the Dark Horses because they are fun and the setters put on a good show. For me, the dynamic problems (that are the majority at these comps) were fun and I came in 1st for the redpoint round.

In finals the climbs were very well set. Nadya, who ultimately placed 1st, crushed the technical Women's 1 problem effortlessly. I wish I could have seen it! But at least i was able to cheer from my chair. I looked at that problem and....yeah that didn't happen. However I have been getting better at technique! But this was just one step ahead of where I am now. The rest of the problems were really good for Women: #2 being a straight forward combination of footwork and strength, and the last 2 being full on dynamic power.

This was a great competition and it is a good checkpoint for me with my training. I have had two successful competitions so far after my heart procedure, so it seems that the problem may be gone for good!

Here is some video shot by Jon Glassberg of the event:

Dark Horse Series Highlights - Competition #1 from Louder Than 11 on Vimeo.

5.10 Partners with Adidas

Wow, big step for 5.10! I can't wait to see their stuff on a more commercialized scale! I'm psyched to be apart of their team!


To read the article: "Adidas Group to Acquire Outdoor Specialist Five Ten" Click  here.