It Is Done.
The end of an epic. I finally clipped the chains on "Swingline".
Autumn. Maybe "Fall" isn't the best word...
Tomorrow, Autumn officially begins.
How Your Friends Are Holding You Back
There is NO single workout that any group of people can follow to get the optimum results for each of them.
Simplified. The New Plan.
My thoughts on training had gotten maybe too complicated. Too many exercises, not enough focus on the basics.
Training Wheels: How to Climb Harder than the Other Newbs
Newbs, rejoice! You get a whole post. A short one, but your very own set of training wheels.
Climb Better Faster: The Magic Bullet
So how do you get better faster? There's a simple answer. You don't.
Back to Business.
I suppose I should give you all a quick update on where I've been and how the spring season went.
The Specialist: Angie Payne on Pressure, Performance, and Possibilities.
“At that point, I realized that I was climbing because I wanted to.”
Weather Or Not. The Problem with Periodized Training.
When dealing with the unpredictability of weather in this region of the country, periodized training can kiss my ass.
The Specialist: Routesetting with Chris Danielson
Professional setter Chris Danielson is the absolute go-to guy for any big comp or gym consulting project.
An Epiphany.
Can you simultaneously be in an intense training cycle and realistically expect to perform your best? Doubtful.
Wake up, it's 2012.
What are YOU changing for 2012? What are your climbing and training goals this year?
The Proof is in the Progression: Part II.
I've been friends with, climbed with, and offered training advice to Yasmeen Fowler for several years.