Rock climbing- learning a new sport

Rock climbing…bouldering specifically is a sport I took lightly for my whole life up until recently. I mean I tried it out for fun here and there but never really put work into it. It’s a tough sport filled with challenges but it’s worth it because after you complete a grade that you’ve been trying for days it makes you want to take on another challenge.

Consistency- going back for more and not being discouraged by the grade. I’ve only been climbing for a week and I’ve tried up to a V4 because why not? Failing is part of this sport but also succeeding comes with being consistent.

Strength- I’ve been sore in places I didn’t know could get sore. Physical strength goes a long way bouldering but mental strength is a whole different level, like I said failing is easy but keeping a positive mind goes a long way. Yeah I can’t complete even a V3 but then again it is the hardest V3 in the gym.

Technique- something I learned the hard way, sometimes it’s not about pulling yourself up the wall but finding a way to use the least amount of arm strength to get up the wall. That’s something I’m still learning and probably will continue to learn. There’s certain ways to place your feet and arms and whole body in some climbs.

Never give up- it’s tempting but don’t. I had set my mind to a climb and it wasn’t until the 4th day that I was able to complete it. It was easy to tell myself I wasn’t strong enough or that I didn’t have the correct technique or that I wasn’t skilled enough but even with those doubts I was able to reach the top. Rock climbing is HARD no doubt but it’s also fun and that alone should be a reason to try.

#bouldering #rockclimbing