This week we got to focus on finger strength with some hangboarding which, I must say, I was kind of impressed with myself! When I started climbing last July I could barely do 1 pull up and Tuesday I was able to do 3 sets of holds on the hangboard with no issues at all. I mean it was challenging, but I still have moments when I shock myself that my shoulder can do these things again with such ease!
Now onto my favorite part of climbing.......projecting! I got to sit down this week and not only stare at some of the new routes that have been set since starting this program, but I got to get my hands on them and give them a shot! One of the V4 routes is the longest bouldering route I've seen to this point so of course I wanted to jump right into that one......and I did! The first attempt, I got it pieced together in 4 parts and by the end of projecting time on that route I was able to get it down to 3 pieces. A big part of this issue is the endurance to get through the route all in one shot but I'm not one to back down, I'll keep trying til I make it! The second route I projected on was one of the routes that beat me at the last competition I did! I was shocked when I was able to get past the point I was stuck on at the comp and make it all the way to the final hold with one hand. Finger strength is going to be the sticking point for this route but super excited that I made it as far as I did!
Next week is supposed to be a rest week but since I'm on vacation the following week, I switched it up so I could get another hard week of training in before my "rest" week! So far I am incredibly pleased with my progress and am more excited for each new week of training to come. Is it climbing day yet?
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