Training Log Archive: hamlet

My mom and I wanted to go on a quick run. At first we wanted to run 7km, but after 1.5 or 2 km we decided that we're too tired and that we'll turn around at the first bridge onto Beach Dr.

I DID MY LEAD CLIMB TEST!! So for the first time I actually lead climbed! My first lead CLIMB was a 5.6, but at the top I purposefully let go of the wall 3 times so I could practice falling. It's terrifyingly fun! My second lead CLIMB was a 5.10c. I knew it was WAY out of my skill level and I only made it 1/3, maybe 1/2 way up, but it just looked fun, which it definitely was. Then I tried a 5.10a, which I got 2/3 or 3/4 of the way up. I was so close, but since it was my last CLIMB of the day, I was tired and the holds were really sharp and they hurt my feet when I stood on them.

I went skating with my best friend AJ and some of his other friends, and I, being the clumsy person I am, fell pretty bad within the first 15-30 minutes. The worst part was that I wasn't even doing anything special I was just trying to pass through some people, but there was a girl on the ground ahead of me and I lost my balance and fell on my right elbow and lower back, and then hit my head. It hurts pretty bad, and the elbow is bruised.

I didn't run for a long time, so I decided on running. Also I came from school pretty angry and agitated, so I decided on running 7km. I wanted to make an entire loop through Ashleigh Knolls to Highland Rd and onto Pindell School Rd, but Highland Rd was really busy so I turned around after 3.5 km rather than making the loop.

We had a 2 hour delay today for school, so I decided to take advantage of it and go for a run. Originally I wanted to do 7km, but I started late, so I decided on 5, because I thought it would only take me half an hour. But what I didn't realize was how icy the ground was. Eventually I got used to it, but it was still a bit tough.

I tried practice leading one 5.9, but.I fell once about two thirds up. Then I tried practice leading a nice 5.8 that was on a very slightly overhanging wall, and I made it clean. Then I tried the beginning of a 5.10b or d, But I only got up a few feet, even after three tries. Then I tried the beginning of a 5.11b or c, and I got maybe a hold or two higher than I did on the 10b/d. Then I tried to practice lead a 5.9 on the same wall as the 5.8,and I made it about halfway up until I got stuck and fell, and then got up about two thirds of the way until I got stuck again and tired out so much that I gave up. Then I tried practice leading a 5.9 over hexagonal bulges on the wall. I almost made it clean, but halfway up my arms gave way on these mouth-like holds when I was trying to clip in. Then I tried a bit of bouldering, one V1 and two V2s.

The snow was amazing and perfect for skiing. It was fast and just soft enough for skating.

Snow was still amazing. My mom and I went on the Orange loop.

Snow was wonderful. My mom and I went on the red loop.