S MTB, Houndkirk, Lady Cannings, Ox Stones. I think the trail through Lady Cannings is great.
For those interested, here is what no cigar looks like. Is this close? It f*****g felt close. Was going to post a NNFN at the time, but it was sort of a good thing as it would surely go next time. Still will. I'm staying positive on this one, even though it feels like I'm at war with it and it's destroying my life...
It would be hard to not give it 100%.
Is it body tension just dropping as you go to match?
F. Broke out yet another new pair of Whites.
I have a pair of size 6.5uk in my store, if you're interested - they've only climbed Looning the Tube. Can't see me wearing them very often as I seem to be settling on Scarpas these days.
Quote from: kelvin on October 23, 2016, 10:25:18 pmI have a pair of size 6.5uk in my store, if you're interested - they've only climbed Looning the Tube. Can't see me wearing them very often as I seem to be settling on Scarpas these days.Thanks Kelvin - I'm an 8 though I am bidding for an unworn 7.5 on eBay following a tip off
Enjoyed that clip . I want that guy around shouting "Come on! Hold it!!" when I climb. It would be hard to not give it 100%.
The worst thing is that I will have to do what it takes this winter to get in shape to get it done ie train and diet and lay off the booze which isnt going to be much fun.
Quote from: shark on October 23, 2016, 10:04:49 pmThe worst thing is that I will have to do what it takes this winter to get in shape to get it done ie train and diet and lay off the booze which isnt going to be much fun. Surely you should be looking to train heavy over winter, then drop the excess as you starting peaking for Spring. You can't be light and at your peak all the time, easier to cut back and lose weight at the right time when you've cut yourself a bit of slack for a while. I averaged an extra 4kg last winter, peaking at +6kg over Christmas.And surely if you did the Oak you'd have a new project which you'd be training for anyway? I don't believe that you can't not train, it's in your DNA.
Yes I would be training but I was thinking that for the maximum gains I will have to sacrifice going outdoors as much as I would have otherwise. Also I figure I will be doing more of the types of training (ie on woodies) that I don't enjoy.
Quote from: shark on October 24, 2016, 09:44:08 amYes I would be training but I was thinking that for the maximum gains I will have to sacrifice going outdoors as much as I would have otherwise. Also I figure I will be doing more of the types of training (ie on woodies) that I don't enjoy. I reckon you could still manage to get outdoors and do all the training you need with a bit of planning, especially during a base phase (this is what I'll be doing anyway). E.g. AeroCap and AnCap aren't really long workouts (20-45 mins) which you can perform after an outdoor bouldering session, maybe just have to leave a little earlier and fresher. And once you improve on a woody I'm sure you'll start to enjoy it a lot more, just have to suck it up for a few sessions.
If I do it, I do it, if I don't, I don't.
it is the most convenient 7C+ for me to work and it's not one that is going to get downgraded.
It's a 3 star uber classic which happens to be the most convenient 7C+ for me to work and it's not one that is going to get downgraded.
Quote from: Will Hunt on October 24, 2016, 10:44:46 amIf I do it, I do it, if I don't, I don't. That's how it starts.One night you will wake up with a start to find yourself standing by the problem in your dressing gown with a lump hammer in your hand
Quote from: shark on October 24, 2016, 11:10:31 amQuote from: Will Hunt on October 24, 2016, 10:44:46 amIf I do it, I do it, if I don't, I don't. That's how it starts.One night you will wake up with a start to find yourself standing by the problem in your dressing gown with a lump hammer in your handThats better than waking up to find yourself pissing on your mother in law...
Will, you should open up an account on Stu's Roof btw. It's very similar in style to RBR and so would provide a good stimulus (and the difficulties are more evenly spread across the moves). Furthermore, if you can do one you'll be able to do the other. That's two hard classics for the price of one!
Keep the faith Shark.
Everyone has poor sessions when they're close Shark. Normally right before the send. The last 100m can feel like the hardest part of the marathon etc. etc. Just keep going and turn your brain off.
Middleton on the wolds, been here nearly 2 years.
Anyone storing some 5/5.5 while we're all sharing our addiction?
Quote from: Wood FT on October 23, 2016, 10:36:09 pmAnyone storing some 5/5.5 while we're all sharing our addiction?I might do actually, have a feeling a bought some a few years ago before breaking bones and forgetting about them. If true they will be totally unused. I'll have a look. How much we talking?
Quote from: webbo on October 27, 2016, 12:12:49 pmMiddleton on the wolds, been here nearly 2 years.Oops.. I'm behind the times... prob going to WokCity on Mon or Tues eve if you're about/interested etc..
Quote from: Nigel on October 27, 2016, 01:12:18 pmQuote from: Wood FT on October 23, 2016, 10:36:09 pmAnyone storing some 5/5.5 while we're all sharing our addiction?I might do actually, have a feeling a bought some a few years ago before breaking bones and forgetting about them. If true they will be totally unused. I'll have a look. How much we talking?You've floated this driftwood of luck towards me before, £50? worth a fettle around in the cellar. I still think you'll need them for the very big and very small #comeback #bolts #hardsportslabs #stillcountsontoprope
Quote from: Wood FT on October 27, 2016, 02:33:02 pmQuote from: Nigel on October 27, 2016, 01:12:18 pmQuote from: Wood FT on October 23, 2016, 10:36:09 pmAnyone storing some 5/5.5 while we're all sharing our addiction?I might do actually, have a feeling a bought some a few years ago before breaking bones and forgetting about them. If true they will be totally unused. I'll have a look. How much we talking?You've floated this driftwood of luck towards me before, £50? worth a fettle around in the cellar. I still think you'll need them for the very big and very small #comeback #bolts #hardsportslabs #stillcountsontopropeHaha yeah true enough, I have ain't I. I'll make good on checking this time. Can't see myself needing them despite your faith tbh #8b+slab #hugerockovers #legsdontwork #bootstoofuckingsmallforowtelse
Quote from: Nigel on October 27, 2016, 03:13:20 pmQuote from: Wood FT on October 27, 2016, 02:33:02 pmQuote from: Nigel on October 27, 2016, 01:12:18 pmQuote from: Wood FT on October 23, 2016, 10:36:09 pmAnyone storing some 5/5.5 while we're all sharing our addiction?I might do actually, have a feeling a bought some a few years ago before breaking bones and forgetting about them. If true they will be totally unused. I'll have a look. How much we talking?You've floated this driftwood of luck towards me before, £50? worth a fettle around in the cellar. I still think you'll need them for the very big and very small #comeback #bolts #hardsportslabs #stillcountsontopropeHaha yeah true enough, I have ain't I. I'll make good on checking this time. Can't see myself needing them despite your faith tbh #8b+slab #hugerockovers #legsdontwork #bootstoofuckingsmallforowtelseIt's just like Verve sang in that song when he's walking down the street looking dead moody 'and the legs don't work, they just make you worse, but I know i'll climb 8a again (footless)'
Quote from: tomtom on October 27, 2016, 12:49:05 pmQuote from: webbo on October 27, 2016, 12:12:49 pmMiddleton on the wolds, been here nearly 2 years.Oops.. I'm behind the times... prob going to WokCity on Mon or Tues eve if you're about/interested etc..Stopped going there in October 2013. I'm trying to keep it that way.