Training Log Archive: Stijn

Last day, so just cleaned my draws off the bottom half of Paws. (26Lx)

Finally dragged my weary body out for a run ;) Just an out-and-back along the road with Fran.

https://www.strava.com/activities/4115085681

My best day of climbing yet - must be getting more used to the style. Sent the 22 on warm-up, all but onsighted the 24 after a little slip on the first move, flashed a hard 23 with excellent beta from Julia, and then completely broke myself on a 26/27 back clean - another journey of a route, complete with dyno and several knee bars. Consistently steep for 35m! Again something I'll have to get stronger for before a lead attempt!

22L,24L,23L,(26)

Sent the 23 this time and then tried Paws (26) as a back clean. Such a monster journey of a route - incredible and fun moves, but would have to raise my head game to get on this on lead.

23L,(26)

Morning hike with Fran up the ridge into the Swartberg mountains. Beautiful views, but got pretty hot by 10am!

https://www.strava.com/activities/4115084892

Fell on my warm-up burn on the 23 at a tricky technical section and then tried Bigfoot (26). Managed to get most of the way up with some rests at bolts, but the top crux had me stumped - felt really thuggish and powerful.

(23L),(26L)

At Oudtshoorn for the long weekend with Fran, Justin & Lauren - first time climbing on limestone. Such a fun, athletic style. Super-pumpy and no crimps in sight! Dorked the 22 by faffing around too much and getting pumped, but managed to fight hard for my first ever onsight on the 24! :)

(22L),24L

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