Monthly Archives: January 2009

School Work

Posted on January 29, 2009 by Mark Reeves

View from my Campus Despite being a little old for little school, I am a rather ageing student at that big school most people call university. To say that I came here by mistake is a little of an understatement, … Continue reading →

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Repairing Split Tips

Posted on January 28, 2009 by Mark Reeves

Split tips are a small but very annoying injury that can end a day out climbing for all but the most hardcore climbers. There are ways to help aid the repair of a split tip as well as prevent them … Continue reading →

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An introduction to Interval Training for Power Endurance

Posted on January 25, 2009 by Mark Reeves

A Pumped Climber shaking out wishing he’d done some Interval Training! Interval Training is one of the most popular techniques for increase power endurance, or the amount of time we can sustain an extremely high power output. To help develop … Continue reading →

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Anti-Doping article

Posted on January 20, 2009 by Mark Reeves

I have just written an overview of doping issues in light of recent activity in Ireland, including a historical perspective, and overview of what’s legal and banned, as well as a few relevant links over on my life in the … Continue reading →

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How to Train Type books

Posted on January 13, 2009 by Mark Reeves

Over the years I have read many books about ‘How to Improve your climbing’, some of them have been very helpful, whilst others have been less so. Although there are some new books out like Coaching Climbing that is aimed … Continue reading →

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Overcoming Injury: A Psychological Perspective

Posted on January 4, 2009 by Mark Reeves

There are many ways we can injure ourselves that will affect our ability to climb over the years i have sprained ankles, torn tendons and pulleys, strained shoulders, prolapsed discs as well as a few other random injuries. All have … Continue reading →

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50% Off Coaching and Instruction

Posted on January 2, 2009 by Mark Reeves

January is never a busy time for me as an instructor or coach, with the credit crunch and christmas starting to take a grip on many peoples fiances, I am offering half price courses in January, in the North Wales … Continue reading →

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