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Weekly Update: February 9, 2026 – February 15, 2026
The author reflects on building hand strength for climbing, achieving some fitness goals while struggling to rest adequately. They had mixed success with medical infusions affecting energy levels. A semi-private coaching session improved climbing technique, and plans include better hydration and supplement use to enhance recovery and performance in upcoming climbs. Continue reading
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Weekly Update: February 2, 2026 – February 8, 2026
The author reflects on building hand strength for climbing, achieving some fitness goals while struggling to rest adequately. They had mixed success with medical infusions affecting energy levels. A semi-private coaching session improved climbing technique, and plans include better hydration and supplement use to enhance recovery and performance in upcoming climbs. Continue reading
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Next Steps
In the upcoming weeks, I’ll be seeing a physical therapist who specializes in climbing injuries. My goals for this appointment: I woke up today with tenderness in some of my fingers. Saturdays are usually a day spent at the climbing gym watching my boyfriend boulder. Sometimes, I lift weights and do some physical therapy exercises… Continue reading
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The Beginning
Today marks day one of documenting and collecting data about how my disabilities impact my climbing and recovery. If there’s anything that I’ve learned through decades of orthopaedic surgeon appointments is that building and maintaining muscle to protect my joints and keeping my ligaments and tendons happy are super important. I know that I have… Continue reading