Training Log Archive: Kat

Took my brothers (Aleksey and Daniel) and my mom to Brooklyn Boulders. We did a lot of bouldering, and I belayed each of them a few times. They had lots of fun, and are all pretty talented, mom especially. :)

As for me, I got in a few good climbs! Did three top-rope course plus some nice bouldering routes. V0s feel like a piece of cake, V1s take a little more effort, and I did a V2 and even a V3! This guy kept doing this V3 over and over always failing half-way through, so I asked him if I could give it a try. It seemed like my type of route - lots of little holds and balance/agility required - and it was! Got it on the first attempt. I think the guy was pissed, but another really good climbing chick complimented me on my "pretty" and "spider-like" form of climbing. Yay!

Another pole-dancing class with Amanda. I *loved* our instructor - another former ballerina converted to the art of the pole. :)

Did the Orchard Loop with Rachel this morning, and then went up to the top of East Rock on the way back instead of just heading straight to town. Gorgeous view, and actually the ride up isn't that bad except for one steep part. I felt like my cadence was a lot quicker on average this time, and there was no bonking or feeling tired. My legs feel slightly sore now (several hours later), but that's about the only after-effect. Knees also felt somewhat sore during the second part of the ride; I need to move the cleats a little, and that might make it better.

Went climbing with two different types of Chris tonight - one is a fireman and the other is a painter, and both are awesome. Very fun night.

orange 5.7 and pink 5.9-
pink 5.7 and black 5.8
pink 5.8+ and yellow 5.9
blue 5.10- (got it!!!!!!!!!)
yellow 5.8 (back room)
green 5.9 (back room, 2 breaks)
blue 5.8 (back room, 2 breaks)
blue 5.8 slab (1 break)

A pole-dancing class in Trumbull, CT. Very small group (just four of us) and nice instructor, but not the more organized or energetic session, so I don't think I'll make the 40-minute drive over there again.

orange 5.7 & pink 5.8?
pink 5.8+
blue 5.8 & white 5.7
green 5.10 (break in the middle)
purple 5.8+, incline (impossible! So hard.)
blue 5.9, harder than it should have been
green 5.6+