I think I’m building some strength in my hands that are really starting to pay off by allowing me to climb harder (for me) climbs.
Check-In
How did I do with last week‘s goals?
| Goal | Progress |
|---|---|
| Weightlift | Completed |
| Drink less soda | Completed, but not as good as I could have done |
| Climb one 5.8 climb per session | Completed |
| Shut down the house earlier | Not completed – Need to do better to ensure I get enough rest |
Goals for Next Week:
- Rest! I need way more sleep.
- Supplement: I need to get back on my supplements for my joints and muscles. I really suffered over the last couple of weeks having to allow them to clear my system before this blood work was completed.
- Drink more water: I’ve started taking creatine based on recommendations by the climbing gym’s coach, but this also means I need to drink more water. I’m hoping it will help with recovery and, possibly, some better sleep.
- Continue to climb one 5.8 route per climb session.
Infusion and Other Medical Issues
My infusions can be hit or miss sometimes. This week I had an infusion coupled with a specialized blood test that required all supplements to be stopped and additional medication taken for 2 days prior to the blood being drawn. All of this led a lower energy week, but I still tried to make the best of it.
Hands
My hands were only feeling a tad “twingey” through the week, but I still guarded them pretty heavily. But, I didn’t feel anything terrible that limited my climbs this week.
Semi-Private Coaching Session
The boyfriend and I pay for the VIP membership at our gym which grants us a once a month, semi-private lesson from one of the in-house coaches. This was the first time that we’ve decided to try out a lesson and it was GREAT!
Despite my physical limitations, I got some really good feedback that made the two 5.8 routes that I have been working on much easier. Not only were they easier, in general, they were less strenuous on my hands and that’s a big deal for me. I felt pretty good after doing my 3 climb limit, so good that I almost wanted to go for a fourth climb but opted not to, just in case. I’m looking forward to working on those climbs again to see if I can replicate the results.
Rest
There was a lot of non-resting time this week, mostly from being uncomfortable. The medication that I was on made me feel pretty crappy for half the week, which made my rest time less restful than usual. Due to being overly exhausted, I didn’t get any extra workouts or even exercises in during the week. I was saving any energy I had for my climbing days because that’s all I got.
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