Listen to Jerry!
I really think that this might be some of the better advice for comp climbing I've ever heard...
I've never figured out how to unlock being a good competition climber. Even when I feel I'm at my best, I can never seem to make the effort I think I should. Even when I win sometimes, I feel like my climbing could have been better.
Which leads me to believe that besides what Jerry says, that there must be some strong-headed form of ego that must accompany all of these things - not only does one have to believe; they have to believe in themselves.
Showing posts with label Climbing. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Climbing. Show all posts
Wednesday, August 5, 2009
Sunday, August 2, 2009
The Dolphin
Oh, how I miss the Dolphin...
The Dolphin from Garrett Gregor on Vimeo.
This fall, me and KO took a trip around the southwest. We met up with a bunch of people, including some of my best friends, Carlo Traversi and his girlfriend, Alex Puccio.
It was one of the best times of my life... And I can't wait to do it again this year! Bigger and better, of course ;-)
(and, if you're interested, you can see the full list of what went down below on my 8A card.)
http://www.8a.nu/scorecard/AscentList.aspx?UserId=8439&AscentType=1&AscentClass=0&AscentListTimeInterval=1&AscentListViewType=0
Monday, July 13, 2009
Shared Items
I just added a new widget on the right for some "money" articles (earning that title by the default color associated with it) that I've come across while ritually accessing my Google Reader and it's more than approximately 45 sources it so dutifully collects from on the spot...
I share my favorites, and sort through all the other stuff so you don't have to. If you find something you like - subscribe to their blogs; or keep reading mine ;-) It's easy to do, and if you have a Google account - even easier.
I was inspired to add my shared articles to my blog today after a very well written post by a very good friend, Keith Bradbury. He talks about how different competition climbing is and has a very good tone of voice. I shared it to the right, but you can also access it by clicking on his name, just above.
I empathize with him fully - and after this past June, having qualified for the US team and not climbing to my potential, empathize yet again. It seems like I just can't perform 100% then and there. And one hypothesis that has arisen out of this, answers the question of what makes a good competition climber? And I suspect that part of what needs to be there is an ego. Not a hubris of which could ultimately be a downfall, but perhaps some mixture of cockiness and level-headedness - because, as they have said: If you can't visualize it, you can't do it. Could climbing really be all that mental? Do things really boil down to what we believe is possible? Oh the questions I have...
But until I get my answers, I'll let Uncle Somebody guide the way...
"Practice makes perfect. Or perhaps it should be that an infinite amount of practice makes perfect, but since we are finite we can only ever strive for perfection, which is what I’m trying to do"
About a week left to practice, practice, practice... and maybe try on a big head.
I share my favorites, and sort through all the other stuff so you don't have to. If you find something you like - subscribe to their blogs; or keep reading mine ;-) It's easy to do, and if you have a Google account - even easier.
I was inspired to add my shared articles to my blog today after a very well written post by a very good friend, Keith Bradbury. He talks about how different competition climbing is and has a very good tone of voice. I shared it to the right, but you can also access it by clicking on his name, just above.
I empathize with him fully - and after this past June, having qualified for the US team and not climbing to my potential, empathize yet again. It seems like I just can't perform 100% then and there. And one hypothesis that has arisen out of this, answers the question of what makes a good competition climber? And I suspect that part of what needs to be there is an ego. Not a hubris of which could ultimately be a downfall, but perhaps some mixture of cockiness and level-headedness - because, as they have said: If you can't visualize it, you can't do it. Could climbing really be all that mental? Do things really boil down to what we believe is possible? Oh the questions I have...
But until I get my answers, I'll let Uncle Somebody guide the way...
"Practice makes perfect. Or perhaps it should be that an infinite amount of practice makes perfect, but since we are finite we can only ever strive for perfection, which is what I’m trying to do"
About a week left to practice, practice, practice... and maybe try on a big head.
Thursday, April 30, 2009
My Review of 5X Rock Shoe
Take a basic slipper and amp it up with five times the advantages of your basic climbing shoe and you get Five Ten's 5X. You won't want for extra features in this lined leather shoe with ultra sticky Stealth C4 rubber soles, fish-hook midsoles, down-turned toes for superior edging, ...
The Zlip
G Boulder, CO 4/30/2009
Sizing: Feels half size too small
Width: Feels true to width
Pros: Comfortable, Versatile
Cons: Green Feet
Best Uses: Long Climbs, Indoor, Outdoor, Bouldering
Describe Yourself: Competitive Climber
If you liked the zlipper, you'll love the new one - improved heel cup and the same precision edging the zlipper was the best for.
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