Hey guys :-)
After the bouldering comp in November, I
returned to my normal training routine. From 7am to 5pm I was at my working place and later on I usually went to
the gym and trained for some hours there. Unfortunately, I never managed
to climb outdoors. During the week I wasn't very motivated to drive to
one of the bouldering cracks which are situated around Graz. The idea of
climbing alone in the dark and the cold didn't seem promising at all.
On the weekends I ended up in the gym as well, so I didn't touch any rock
except for one bouldering session in Waldstein, which is a fine area if
you like crimps :D. The prestigious "Peter Strom" (8a) was wet, so I
just did some easier problems and tried one 7c which was reachy as hell.
From the 22th on I stopped training, in order to relax and regain
energy and motivation. I had a good time, visiting my relatives, taking
some pics and thinking a lot :D. Today I was in the gym again and I was
surprised how good I felt, as I usually feel like a sponge after a break^^.
This time climbing was great and I easily did a new 7c, falling off the
last move of an 8a+ route half an hour later :-). Well, my fingers are a bit sore, but I
think they will get used to the plastic holds again, otherwise I feel
strong and motivated to push myself to the next level. Maybe I'll do
some more rock climbing before I really restart my training. Let's
see... I wish everyone out there a happy New Year! Enjoy yourselves,
have fun, be thankful and keep climbing! :-)
Some impressions from my climbing break:
