CASTLE ROCK

Today me n JW travelled down south to Castle Rock to boulder. I consider this as my first bouldering trip ever. The weather was perfect and there were quite a few boulders lying around in the park. My only complains are the same things that bothered me in Ceuse: Flies and cracked lips.

The most important thing that i realise today is that i actually don't know how to climb. i was stumped by the micro footholds and i couldn't move effectively at all. I am glad i realize this as it really motivates me to hone my techniques. Basically, I NEED TO CLIMB MORE!!!

After Castle Rock, on a last minute decision, we decided to head down to GILROY to do some serious shopping. We only reached GILROY at 6pm and we had only 3 hours to shop. GILROY IS HUGE!!! I was rushing from shop to shop eager to clock as much mileage as possible. In the end I bought quite a few items though i regretted not buying the Nike Sunglasses and the Timex watch. Anyway, lets see if i can head back there another day......

DUSK

Rampage

WOW! 3 posts in a row, i am on a run! I is trying my best to sleep as late as possible these few days as i am heading to the land of the free this Thursday! Hopefully this futile attempt to minimize jet-lag will allow me to clock some serious mileage over there. This is the first time i am traveling since i started this blog. So watch this space for more updates!

DUSK

Some photos from my CEUSE trip around 1 yr ago

The Pizza that i love and miss


Bibbendum. The route that i tried but couldn't complete


Super Mario. Almost too technical to be 6b

End of Periodization (2)

How time flies. Its been a while since i last updated this blog. Just ended my 2nd cycle last week. All in all i am pretty satisfied with my results as i accomplished most of my goals for this cycle. I also want to take this opportunity to share with everyone a few things that i have learnt this cycle. Hopefully my pointers will help your climbing as well.

1) Try your best to straighten and relax your arms when you are clipping. Climb higher if necessary.

2) In the situation when the handholds suck but you are stepping on a good foothold, it might make sense to sit in instead of centering your CG evenly between your arms

3) Listen to your body. Know when to stop climbing. Sometimes your mind might want to do more, but spare a thought for your body (only applies to climbers aged 29 and above).

So there you have it! Feel free to comment on my points above.

DUSK