Having missed the "cool-kids" on Tuesday night, I went down to the Shed on Wednesday with Paul Dusatko. This is my last day of climbing before I head out to the Sierra Nevada to lead a 5 day backpacking trip, and I'm a little bummed (perhaps stupidly) about 5 or 6 days off from climbing. But I'm an idiot: it'll be good to take a nice rest.
As usual, the Shed beckoned me in with promises of burl and sending, then SLAPPED me with shear disdain. But it was a good night, albeit short. Did about 10-14 (can't remember) laps without much rest between burns, and dialed some routes I struggled on in the past, like Standard 2-finger. I couldn't even TOUCH that line two months ago. Finger pocket training gets you strong in the weirdest way. I'm not sure how to describe it. Also, at the request of Phil, I put up a new route.
Phil, I hope you like it.
Per the typical Shed experience, Isaac Hayes waxed wistful about love. May he rest in peace.
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Go Andy Go! Nice to see someone else hitting it hard (and writing about it so I can attempt to stay motivated). Keep me posted on training days over the coming weeks. If I can find time between furniture and box moving sessions, I'd love to run some laps on some moderates (but I may have to pass on the trail runs...)
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