[Johnny Brown]

Yes, cos like Ben everyone can easily lock off below their waist.

[Stu Littlefair]

Fiend bloody right it answers the question. Doesn't matter if they all climb 9c, they also all*reached the holds* therefore reach is *not* an excuse.


That's one thing I like about alpine climbing - height is pretty much irrelevant you short arsed fuckers ;-)

I made sure to count when I did it, and the Frendo took me 1806 more steps than my lanky companion. No wonder I was so tired.

[comPiler]

Things which are dull
21 April 2015, 11:45 pm

I read Moby Dick once. The whole thing from cover to cover. It's supposed to be a classic, but I'm too lowbrow to get it, I suppose. It was quite the dullest thing I've ever read. At one point, Melville abandons all pretence of keeping the narrative going, and spends a few pages simply listing things which are white.

I mention this because about the only thing I know which is duller than those pages is ballooning around on jugs endlessly, hoping to get fit. This evening was gorgeous; one of those pure azure skies that stretches forever. I left the office in a t-shirt and cycled to the wall with a heavy heart. Sometimes it sucks to go indoors. It helps to be honest with ourselves. It would be more fun to go out, and bathe the soul in sunshine. But something compels me not too. I am sacrificing my happiness for the sake of my ambition.

I know it's worth it.

Today's training session was brutal. Hours of fingerboarding leaves the fingers screaming. Endless reps on two fingers, massive iron plates dangling from my harness. Joints, skin and muscles all scream alike. At least the core exercises give my fingers a rest.

And then comes the real drudgery. Half an hour on the wall. There's barely anyone else here of course, so I can climb where I please. Nevertheless, I loop round the same overhanging section; a hamster in a wheel. When the timer beeps I allow myself five minutes rest and then it's back on. Another half an hour.

A list of things that are white. John Major. Grocery shopping. Endless bloody stamina training. The only thing not dull is the pain. Weakness leaving the body. I hope so. Barrows had a poster on his fridge. "Nothing tastes as good as 9a feels". He's an idiot. But this is my sacrifice. This drudgery. I pray it will pay off. But (whisper it), even if it doesn't I won't be too sad. I'm kind of having fun...



Source: The Spherical Cow

[petejh]

Ha, great post! Going through the same experience except much reduced volume and aiming 4 grades lower - last night was beautiful and I was in the mill doing the final campus session while the rest of north wales (in my imagination) was in the pass, on gogarth or down the orme. After a great sesh it felt satisfying being a contrarian.

[bendavison]

It looked like you were having a blast to me. There's something distinctly satisfying about 'suffering productively'.

[cjsheps]

Great post Stu. Sounds like an excerpt of Jerry's book.

[Jaspersharpe]

*squeaky voice* "This one's for you Didier!"

[Nibile]

Stu, will you adopt me?

[a dense loner]

I'd lv to see nibs calling stu dad

[Stu Littlefair]

Stu, will you adopt me?

will you make fresh pasta?

[Nibile]

Yes. And I'll make you a proud dad by beating the shit out of those who annoy you at the crag, or at the gym.

[cowboyhat]

Feel the same about Moby Dick, most over rated book of all time*.









*Not including any religious texts.

[Moo]

Moby Dick is class you heathens

[Wood FT]

Feel the same about Moby Dick, most over rated book of all time*.









*Not including any religious texts.

more than the great gatsby? pfffftttt

[a dense loner]

And that crap that guy had when he shot John Lennon, catcher in the wank.

[webbo]

 Bored of the rings.

[T_B]

Punishment and Punishment

[Stubbs]

>>>>>>>>>>> Book Thread

(I love Moby Dick, Lord of the Rings and Great Gatsby)

More about the problems of training when the weather is nice!

[tomtom]

You didn't mention marking...

[SA Chris]

Yes. And I'll make you a proud dad by beating the shit out of those who annoy you at the crag, or at the gym.

Why did this come to mind?

[Nibile]

I've received nicer compliments over time...
 
I like the mask though. And of course I would totally crush Mad Max.

[SA Chris]

I think you get off lightly compared to Stu

[Stu Littlefair]

Wait, where am I in that picture?

Oh, hang on...

I see him now - the tiny one, yes?

[SA Chris]

Yarp.

[Nibile]

Nevermind dad, I still love you and consider you my role model.