Failure is not failure 

it’s an index of understanding 

i cursed tore my skin sore status post the frustration of uncertainty when will it go ? how will I know?  readiness cheapened by deservedness (entitlement) traps gift exchange expensive loss less as expectation evaporates ...

         experience

L 

lesson earned once more 

second language no need for translation

confidence born from respect of humility in movement 

F l o w

N1

dropped last move three (3) times … , yeah.

 

 

sustained L hand DIP strain :/ on God knows what ,but fired first go of session a fun V8 Sidewinder2000 :)

 

 道

dyno method for crux 2

Quality session today. I managed couple new climbs on TB1 as warm up in gym (ideal when time permits) then drove to Aloha. I felt much better than last session (prior too cold, never felt engaged). I definitely thrive with warmer conditions. Steve and Alek's input helped (i.e L lower extremity engagement/turning knee in & catching L toe hook off start hold in set up). Getting better lift with hip apex timed precise and I think dyno method might be the way to go for crux 2. As for crux 1, holds are bigger and throw is closer than its felt... i can climb this

3.12.25 | 58°F 28% 

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NM

 

C R E A T I N E. [ It works ]

For a myraid of reasons, I had been reluctant over the years to try creatine. I was aware of it even in high school kids were trying it and I was critically skeptical at best. Pushing into my 40s now, out of a concern for studies about muscle wasting as an indicator of aging and the emphasis that I’ve began to place on strength training I decided to finally pull the trigger and try it. Less than 2months in and I’m thankful I did

Supplementing with 3 to 5 grams of creatine daily has been shown to: 

• Increase muscular strength-endurance & power 
• Accelerate recovery between bouts of intense exercise 
• Promote gains in lean muscle mass
• Improve sports performance involving short- to moderate-duration bursts of high-intensity exertion 
• Enhance cognition, speed of information processing, and memory, especially in times of metabolic stress, sleep deprivation, and with aging.

link:

https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0068/6751/7493/files/PhysiVantage_Creatine_Users_Guide.pdf?v=1732456256

source: PhysiVantage ™ 

Remember your Campus sessions

electrolyte fundamentals

 

source: primalhydration ™ 

https://lloydspharmacy.ie/blogs/vitamins-supplements/what-minerals-do-our-bodies-need-and-why

optimal nutrition performance windows

30-60 minutes before you climb, eat foods that contain quick digesting carbohydrates. Foods like:

1 oz. pretzels 

1 mini-bagel

1 piece of fruit—apples, bananas, oranges 

 (banana = 30min s/p peak energy)

¼ c dried fruit

8 oz. sports drink 

2 sheets graham crackers

8 oz. chocolate milk

1 packet sports gels (like Gu) 

1 packet sports gummies and chews        

 

Two to four hours before you climb, your body has some time to digest food. This means you can add a little protein, fat, and fiber, such as:

Peanut butter and jelly sandwich with chocolate milk or protein shake

Oatmeal with milk or almond milk, bananas, and walnuts

Tuna wrap with cheese and a side of fruit and yogurt

Fruit smoothie and a protein bar

Trail mix and an apple

Nut butter pouches

String cheese

Jerky

Keep in mind, aim for hydration (e.g. water + electrolytes + splash of tart cherry juice), branch chain amino acids, and complex carbohydrates within 30min-60min post workout to begin recovery/repair/rebuild process. A full meal for individual weighing 70 kilograms (154 pounds), the maximum amount of protein that can be effectively utilized for muscle protein synthesis per meal would be around 17.5 to 28 grams of protein. 0.25g/kg-0.4g/kg bodyweight ; aim for 1.6 to 2.2 g/kg (e.g. 112-154g) daily total for those engaged in regular resistance training

source: Outside ™ 

The “better” I get…the less I’m sure

 

 where hips go … body follows

Acceptance : Commitment

 

 My primary focus right now is on taking care of my body and pushing the needle where i can

 

This is the level I feel at “V9c”  … to employ a different spin on the insignia designating a classic of the Tension Board. I feel good about where I’m starting 2025. 

To reach through V9+ to double digits, I need a plan; something a bit perplexing given the sea of options, varying veracities of data, and an ever more minuscule chunk of the 168 hrs in a week to deal. 4% to be exact…I’ve calculated. 

With training time of 6hrs per week as a constant what goals and requisite plan can I make happen ?… time to imagine