Advice needed!

Abby,

what are you doing or have been doing for training? also what level are you currently at for RP and OS?

NOthing beats fingertip pullups on small wooden doorjams. Ask Ash' how she trains around the house...she's got some novel ideas I believe.

core body workout. A strong core is vital to maintain good position. Positioning is more important then strength. I hope that makes sense.

Stamina is also a HUGE part especially in a competition. If you cant climb allot or get to a gym find a workout program that involves pushing your stamina. Like run 2miles, 50 pushups, 50 sit-ups or crunches. Do this in a 30min time frame every morning or afternoon. You will be surprised at the core strength you will gain as well as how much your endurance will improve.

"Need a Belay?"

thanks guys! im going to try youre suggestions this week! =D

While trying to improve my stamina for HCR 24 and to nurse nagging injuries, I have found a system that is working great for me. Laps on moderate climbs. When in the gym I now usually do every route I climb at least twice. I teamed up with another climber and we are now doing 4 routes 4 times each with the rest simply the other climber doing his 4 laps. There has been a great side effect besides the endurance. I can tell I am getting much smoother and learning to use as little energy as possible on each move.

sweet man! thanks! so, its basically the more i climb and climb the same route, endurance builds, and cleaner moves?

We also have rules that if you want to rest, you must do it on the route not between laps. So, you end up finding places to shake out and use different techniques to try to squeeze in little rests. Dropped knees and opposition start to become regular parts of your repertoire as you find creative ways to rest.

yea sweet, all the help i can get ill take! =D