Wednesday, January 25, 2012

Mastering the Wall!


Upon knowing that this challenge is before me I have been trying to mentally prepare myself for this date; february 20th, 2012. This is the day we will be climbing the rock wall. I have never as far as looked at one let alone attempt to beat it (make it to the top.) Since i have let my pride get the best of me, by already telling myself and other people i.e. classmates, that the wall was going down, I figure i have to go a few steps beyond just mental preparation.

Steps for myself to conquer the wall... so far
1. mental preparedness - check
2. research - check
3.physical preparedness - in progress

Some of the tips i have learned from http://www.buzzle.com/articles/indoor-rock-climbing-tips.html are as follows..

  • stretch
  • map out your route
  • take breaks
  • watch other people climb
  • use your legs
 For the last step it looks like I'll have to start lifting some weights to physically prepare myself for this climb.
Have Fun out there!


Picture is of The Rock Club in New Rochelle, New York



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