This podcast is dedicated to cross training for climbing.  There are lots of advantages to cross training and I go over several.  I also give my definition of cross training and how you can effectively cross train for climbing.  I definitely get on my soap box on this one!
It’s been about a year since my last podcast.  If you would like to hear more podcasts, please let me know.  I didn’t think anyone cared about these.  If there’s interest, I plan on doing several podcasts on training, and some of the trip reports in podcast form.
Do any of you cross train for rock climbing?  What does your training consist of?

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My favorite climbing partner and I went down to the New this past weekend and enjoyed the fabulous Spring temperatures.  On Saturday we went to The Other Place and climbed:
Hope Pathology (10a) – done this one before
My First Eleven (11b) – Redpoint finally!!!!!
Makes You Tigger (11a) – 1 fall
On Sunday we headed out to Endless Wall and got on:
The Upheaval (9) – done this one before
Remission (10b) – Redpoint on gear
It was a great weekend even though we didn’t climb too many routes (I’m recovering from a slight muscle strain).  I checked another project off my long list too!  What did you all do??

My First Eleven

This past weekend, I went down to the New River Gorge.  We ended up at Endless Wall both days.  The highlights are:
Exoduster (10b) – Redpoint
Stim-o-Stam (11c) – Redpoint in 2 tries
S’more Energy (11c) – 2 trouble spots…no send
Party in My Mind (10b) – Top rope
Homer Erectus (11b) – Top rope
Remission (10b) – Top rope
Be sure to listen to the Podcast for all the goodies!

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The supplements I use.
In this podcast, help  I talk about the importance of dietary supplementation.  Taking supplements will speed your recovery and muscle soreness will decrease faster than normal.  I have found these all to be a huge benefit for multi-day climbing trips and training for climbing.  The convenience of using these supplements versus eating real food is worth it to me.
 
The protein powder I use is Optimum Nutrition 100% Whey
The carb/protein powder I use for post workout is Dymatize Elite Mass
The branch chain amino acids I use to reduce muscle soreness is USP Labs Modern BCAA
Do any of you use supplements?  Have you found that they help you?

The Importance of Supplementation

This past weekend, I met my friends, Greg and Jamie, down at the New River Gorge.  The weather was the best we’ve had this year.  On Saturday, we spent the day at South Side Crags, starting at Area 51, then moving down to The Other Place
Instant Gratification (11b), Accusing the Innocent (10d), My First Eleven (11b), Unnamed (8)
On Sunday, we were met with perfect temps which means only one thing:  Endless Wall season!!!
Two Step Arete (8), Black and Tan (10a), Aesthetica (11c), What a Jam (9)
Listen to the Podcast to get all the gritty details of our weekend.

Sometimes You Get Crushed

This past weekend, sales  I took advantage of the unseasonably mild August and went climbing at the New River Gorge.  Listen to the podcast for all the highlights and fun!  Saturday was spent at The Other Place and Sunday was spent at Summersville Lake.
The Other Place:  Treeiage (10b), pilule  My First Eleven (11b), generic  Makes You Tigger (11a), Accusing the Innocent (10d)
Summersville Lake:  Personal Pronoun (9), Under the Milky Way (11d), Jesus is My License Plate (10d), All Ears (10b), Sniff the Drill (8)

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