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backtrack
Feb 21, 2002, 7:01 PM
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i've been climbing straight for about 12 days, and am a month new into it... i actually improved really well about four days ago, hitting routes i never thought i could, but since then, it seems, i just can't get anything anymore. help! i love the wall and want only to get better and better-- i am quite proud of the scratches and bruises on my hands and arms and smile every time i see them because it means i work hard, but lately... those good climbs haven't been coming. i don't know what's wrong-- i'm starting to get stuck on routes that 've already made mine before... is it that i just need to get over this mentally? or am i climbing too much, not enough?
thanks
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cedk
Feb 21, 2002, 7:24 PM
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Everyone who responds to this is going to tell you the same thing I think. TAKE A REST DAY! If you've been climbing every day for the last 2 weeks you should probably take several rest days. It's good that you're motivated but overtraining does more harm than good.
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dontneedfeet
Feb 22, 2002, 4:32 AM
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Play hard, rest hard.
Some guys like Malcom Smith do the no rest day program, but if doesn't work for you - and it really sound like it isn't - fresh tactics.
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orngave
Feb 22, 2002, 4:52 AM
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rest
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maculated
Feb 22, 2002, 5:59 AM
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12 days straight?? What do your hands look like???
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qacwac
Feb 22, 2002, 9:26 PM
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Ha. I'm also new to climbing and saw the title and thought, "Hey that's what happened to me." Last Monday I climbed for about 2.5 hours and practiced dynoing and then for class on Wednesday I couldn't climb anything. I made 1 of 3 routes but 12 days straight. Oh well.
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jt512
Feb 24, 2002, 7:55 PM
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The most number of days a week you should climb is 4. More than that and you're on the short list for tendon injuries. Your body needs time off to recover and strengthen.
-Jay
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climber1
Feb 25, 2002, 8:53 PM
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you not only are wearing your body down, but may be suffering from burnout.
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