Sinking The ARC
ARC (Aerobic Restoration and Capillarity) is the new buzz word around my gym.
Transitioning
Fact is, training hard gives us certain expectations toward our performance.
Reader Questions: A Red River Plan.
A reader asks for opinions on his proposed training plan to prepare for climbing at the Red.
Reader Questions: New Place, New Plan. Keep it Personal.
Another reader writes in with questions to be answered.
The Importance of Vision.
I realized not long ago that it was quite difficult to set problems for myself that are at or above my limit.
Southern Update.
I used the last trip as a time to feel out more of the hard boulders on my list.
Intimidated?
Our egos are ruthless. I've seen climbers stop a workout early because they didn't want to "look bad".
Reader Questions: Follow the Leader.
Josh asks: Who are your favorite climbers, and what particular aspects of their climbing really stand out?
Simplicity: Fitting the Pieces Together.
I've been asked by several friends and readers to give a glimpse into one of my sessions.
Kicking Off the Season In Style.
A brief update on my recent 2 day trip into the Dirty South to wrestle with some gorgeous pebbles.
Reader Questions: System Boarding for Power
A reader asks: I'd love some advice on how to use the systems board and/or fingerboard to train power.
Big Gains Come In Small Packages.
I have a gift for you. It often comes in a very small package. We call it success.
Winter Goals and Southern Slopers.
I only now have begun cobbling together a wish list of outdoor problems for the winter.
The End Draws Near, and a New Beginning Is Upon Us: Goals and Lessons Learned.
It's by aiming for harder-to-hit targets that we learn the little lessons we need to improve ourselves.
When Bouldering Doesn't Equal Power (...and when it does.)
If you really want to reap the benefits that bouldering can provide, you're gonna have to make sure that your muscles get the memo.
Reader Questions: Onsighting
Tom writes: I'm primarily interested in raising my trad onsite level...
Reader Questions: Workout Plan
I’ll answer another great question from a reader about their training plan.