New Boulders...

While out and about with a couple friends last Sunday, (re)scrubbing some boulders in the Hope area, we happened upon two that have yet to see any development!

I'm pretty stoked to scrub these off and contribute my own first assents to the growing number of problems in the area :)

I'll hopefully post pic's of the rock with problems next week...
along with info and names if they are sent...

...and Roll When You're Ready.

My side is stretched to its max as I reach from under the boat to it's side...
The paddle moves from parallel to perpendicular in relation to the boat and my body...
I flick my hips, pushing the paddle flat in the water...
The boat rolls smoothly, pulling my upper body up and out of the water...
Chlorinated snot water runs out my nose...

Despite a feeling of being physically tired, I'm happier inside than I'm sure I was showing outside.

Inspiration!

For the month or longer I have had an empty feeling inside while climbing. A feeling that something is not quite right and as much as my finger may not be 100%, it has yet to cause me any issues therefore eliminating it as the source. I have had few outside stresses from work, girls, or friends yet still something has been off.

During this feeling I was trying to analyze why, and could not come to a solid conclusion. Analyzed things like fitness level, physical strength, flexibility, and general movement. I was not moving right, over powering stuff that should be easy and just generally climbing like crap.

I watched a video this morning while laying in bed, one put together by Sonnie Trotter while in Hueco Tanks, Texas; and I may have figured out why.

...Inspiration.

I didn't realize it until just that moment when both my feet and hands were suddenly sweaty and clammy. A desire to train harder and push my limits flooded my mind.

The video has been posted to facebook :)