I started my training for the 2013 season at the end of November after an extended rest period. I had been far too busy doing DIY and wore myself out, so left myself wide open for catching one of the many colds doing the rounds. It wasn’t worth starting training until this had past, so I put my feet up and had a proper rest for a week.
It was exciting to find that I was fitter than expected when I started doing conditioning exercises. I’d expected to find the cv work really hard to start with, but it was ok. I started ‘softly softly’ and then gradually ramped the training up. I’m trying to listen to my body more this year and not just push through regardless. I’m doing TRX, free weights and the like at the gym and some cv work such as running. I’m also doing more climbing than I was this time last year, as it’s important to make sure the movement and flow of climbing isn’t lost.
In each of my climbing sessions I’m trying to ensure that I work on some dynamic movements, even if it’s just in the later stages of my warm-up, before going on to work other things. If I get used to doing dynamic moves without over thinking about them, without the hesitation, then I will improve. It’s a head game for me.
On Christmas day we like to get outside on the grit for a bit. The Christmas day conditions once again do not look promising, but we usually find something that we can play on. It’ll probably be overhanging with no top out or very big holds tomorrow as the forecast is wet. We will go out and play regardless before putting our feet up in front of the fire and eating lots and lots. Christmas Goose, trimmings and chocolate pudding. Nom.
