Well from someone who thought training was a swear word, I have become somewhat addicted to it. My general approach is to boulder at the wall or do easy routes. However having started to run I have really noticed my recovery time when I get pumped dramatically reduced. In terms of power endurance I have been using linking a number of boulder problems into each other both up and down, to the extent that I think to link those moves on a sport route would probably warrant F7c.
Combining this with the running and climbing lots of easy routes for capillarisation seems to be paying dividends. If you read my other blog you’ll know I had a crack at climbing a route that I named on this blog as a major goal for this year. Despite failing narrowly I am sure I’ll get it done soon. But to get on it in early March is just amazing.
I am putting this progress down to the fact that I have a holiday planned, and the motivation that I am getting for training with that trip in mind is outstanding. If you remember the goal setting post a while back I can’t over emphasis the need for something to aim for even if it is just one major route for the year. I will do some research into motivation and try and write a post for you.
At the moment though my training is going great, and I am using several of the key training skills that I have blogged about on here. In particular I found improving my confidence in my own ability a real help for pushing the boat out. I just hope that your training is going as well.