Personally, I’d like to be climbing pretty much all day every day. Now, obviously, this isn’t possible as we all know everyone needs rest days. However, wouldn’t it be nice to be able to maximize the days we can climb so that we can feel strong all day and do as much climbing as possible? Here’s an article from Rock and Ice by Neil Gresham about ways we can increase our staying power and still be able to put forth quality efforts after a long day filled with lots of hard moves.
“The climber having the most fun is the one still cranking at sunset, yet the formula for sustaining energy levels during a prolonged day can be elusive. It’s common to find yourself flagging, especially if you are on a trip and climbing several days in a row. Yet you can maximize productivity for a long day’s bouldering or sport climbing.” – Neil Gresham
To help you get ready for long days full of climbing, Gresham discusses a variety of ways you can stack the deck in your favor so that you continue to feel energized and strong. Specifically, he covers changes you can make in these areas:
- Training
- Warming up
- Resting between climbs
- Nutrition
- Hydration
- Post-climbing nutrition and recovery
Take a look at the full article by clicking through below. These tips may just give you a bit more staying power which means more time climbing and having fun at the crag.
Click Here: Staying Power – How to Last All Day at the Crag
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(photo by Leon Legot; courtesy of rockandice.com)
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