Back on the rock

Very timely after my previous post, I was given the option to go climbing or biking. I went climbing. Bouldering to be precise. I picked up Chad's girlfriend in Charlottesville Friday night on my way to Chad's place. On Saturday we went over the boarder to WV to a new bouldering spot. It was really nice to get out again. It was cool out temp wise, but sunny and comfortable. Other than my skin being soft, I felt good, having not climbed in well over 6 months, and maybe as much as 10. I didn't do anything harder than a V3 and my endurance was pretty poor. But it was really nice to get back on the rock. I'm going to hit the climbing gym this weekend and work or my skin and strength. And as much as strength helps, it was interesting just moving on the rock again. The balance work and the stretching, reaching, and lunging in ways you don't do in other activities. It was fun.

On Sunday we went to Old Rag where the rocks are so grippy, you barely have to hold on. But your skin is very unhappy. The problems are fun and you can find something for everyone. I'm still loving my car, since it's super easy to cram 3 crash pads, 3 people, a dog, overnight bags and an assortment of other stuff, and cruise up the poorly maintained roads to have easy access to the top.