Training

So I attempted my first ever climbing training session on Thursday. It was quite interesting. Kind of thinking along the lines of this, which is pretty intense I did 10 sets of repeaters on top joint pockets. Some were with French pull ups some not. It felt pretty good nice climbing style pump. This week is going to be climbing oriented; I think I might try for everyday and see if I can do it. Because I'm still pretty weak I reckon 1 intense training session a week is probably safe for now.

Moving Out...

So for my first real post I thought I'd tell you about my last few days in the amazingly sunny Snowdonia on a course at Plas y Brenin(PYB) - the Welsh national mountain centre. I was on a course for those poor people who live the lie that is climbing indoors and want to escape to beautiful real rock. The fist thing to say is that it was fantastic! Of course we were spectacularly lucky with the weather but in general the course was great. Myself and my course mates were stunned by the efficiency and comfort of the centre.

Our instructor Mark inspired instant confidence and backed it up with fantastic coaching. See his blog here for some photos(and other climbing related stuff).

Climbing buddies take note:
a) In the very near future I will be dragging you outside
b) If you want to climb outdoors (and you know you do) and you're not sure how to start, courses at PYB are infinitely recommended.

A Start

So this is the start of my blogging life, who knows how it'll go. Hopefully I'll keep you posted...