Tag Archives: Training

Mental Toughness

Posted on October 29, 2012 by Ashley

Hello again!  Wow, I haven’t posted in a long time but am going to try to blog more consistently now.  It’s been a busy fall so far; school is in full swing, and climbing competitions are starting up once more.  … Continue reading →

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The Ten-Minute-Cycle Workout

Posted on June 27, 2012 by Ashley

Hello again!  For today’s Wednesday Workout, I will take six of the core and shoulder exercises that have been most effective for me and combine them into one awesome training session.  This is meant to be a power workout; so … Continue reading →

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Flagging – An Essential Technique

Posted on June 5, 2012 by Ashley

Hiya!  Today’s technical training lesson is on flagging.  One of the most basic yet essential moves for a climber’s skill set, flagging will help you retain your balance and climb with grace.  Flagging aids the climber by eliminating the danger … Continue reading →

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Lead Falls

Posted on June 5, 2012 by Ashley

Today’s Tuesday Training!  First off, our mental training exercise for today is lead falls.  Now, you must know that I am a terrified lead climber.  I have an irrational fear of lead falls, even safe ones, and this near phobia … Continue reading →

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Core, Shoulders, and Grip Strength Workout

Posted on May 17, 2012 by Ashley

Sorry I never posted yesterday!  It was one of those crazy days when nothing gets done… but I will post double today to make up for it.  I am continuing on my never-ending quest for the perfect workout, and today … Continue reading →

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Climbing Drills: Focus and Footwork

Posted on May 15, 2012 by Ashley

Today’s Tuesday Training will cover two drills, one mental, the other technical.  First is the focus drill, recorded by Eric Horst in his book, Training for Climbing.  This focus drill may seem rather strange at first glance, but the distracted … Continue reading →

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The V13 Workout

Posted on May 9, 2012 by Ashley

Hello everyone!  Today I will post a Wednesday Workout.  Wednesday posts are all about the physical aspect of climbing, and each Wednesday I will post some type of PT (physical training) session for you to do.  I have been experimenting … Continue reading →

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Visualization and the Drop Knee Technique

Posted on May 8, 2012 by Ashley

Hiya! Today is Tuesday Training! Before I move on to today’s subject, I want to tell you why I post on what I do on Tuesdays and Wednesdays in particular. I learned that climbing is made up of three different … Continue reading →

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