Slowly Climbing Back from Injury…
Last night I was able to test myself at the Texas Rock Gym for the first time since my finger injury in mid-January. I’ll tell you, it felt good, really good, to start to get back to my old self, not limited to only running…
I took it easy, started off with a 5.7 and worked my way up from there…after blitzing up the 5.7, I completed two 5.8 problems with ease (not quite as easily as I would have 2 months ago, but still easy and tested myself on my last climb, a crimpy 5.9. I almost completed the 5.9 cleanly, but a little less than half way up, my calf cramped up on me and required me to take a break to stretch it out (yes, I know, need more potassium…bananas…). My finger felt good, though my fingers are noticeably weaker from 2 months of non-use in climbing terms. My arch also was doing alright, my climbing shoes have a good bit of arch support and are tight (as they should be) to give me additional support in compression (it actually felt really good).
So, this also means I can start updating my Climbing Log…which I will try to update as frequently as possible, and definitely after a big trip outdoors (E-Rock is calling…)!
