The aim of this blog is to solve a problem: how does a climber who can climb 6a onsight improve enough to climb 7a? This is my problem.
From January 2008 this blog will record my journey through training and development until I the day that I climb a 7a route onsight.
3 responses so far ↓
1 Matthew J Townend // Jan 19, 2008 at 5:06 pm
Hi Phil,
I’m a long time listener but first time commentor. Dig the blog. Looking forward to hearing about your progress.
I have a question: Is climbing a sport, pastime, hobby or just the best way to get shoulders like Papa Bouba Diop?
2 philsheard // Jan 19, 2008 at 9:41 pm
Thanks for the encouragement Matt.
Climbing is recognised as a sport by the the Olympic movement - and they are considering adding it to the olympic games in future events.
3 Kate // May 7, 2008 at 8:46 am
While I’m a climber and think that its the best sport in the world, I don’t think that it would be a good Olympic sport. If you’re not a climber, it can be quite boring to watch. Try sticking a non climber down in front of Hard Grit, E11 or Psyche. They soon get really bored!
Shame. Because it is such a great hobby/sport/social life.
Good luck with your goal. I’m trying to get there too!
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