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I was just talking about this yesterday with someone. Great timing! This is so important because this is what the majority of folks do. They continually *move* so they think they are getting somewhere for their sport when really all they are doing is moving. This goes beyond sets, reps and loads. This is all about where your mindset is at any given time. I also think for many of us what hurts us is that we are still good *in spite of* ourselves. So we have no real incentive to ‘get it together’.
This is an excellent point, too, because this is the whole premise behind “Good to Great” in that good is the enemy of great (although I just heard someone say the opposite yesterday and they have a point there, too).
I love this article, Amy! While I’ve never hit the stage for a figure comp…I train like a figure competitor. Now that I’m actually going to train for an (tri or bike) event I know my training must change, too. And probably my diet, right? It’s helpful to see an outline of your training schedule. Thanks, girl!
Okay, that plate-loaded backpack stairclimber deal exhausted me just to read. But, oddly, I immediately started thinking of ways and reasons to do it. Nice! I could kiss you for including the “mobility and balance” section. Most oft overlooked component of training, IMO! And I’m speaking for myself here too. {hanging head in shame} Great read, keep ‘em coming!
Thanks Jodi!!!! I’m glad you like the post. Mindset is everything and when the mind is not there, boy is it really not there, despite all you may try to do to get it there! I like the “Good to Great” premise, hey, maybe you will ponder on that one day?!?
Joanna, it’s so hard to make the change, isn’t it? To start a new type of training…..but I can’t wait to see how you switch it up for your race!
Heather, I hear you on the plate loaded back-pack. Normally I am against loading yourself while doing cardio, especially on a treadmill. But this had a purpose, so we went with it. And let me tell you, carrying all that gear is HEAVY. I’m glad we did it.
Totally in agreeance (is that a word?) on the mobility also. Just like Jodi was saying the other day in class, as we age, that is the first thing to go. So not only was mobility and balance VERY important for as we age for regular functioning but add in a sport like climbing and it is a MUST!
I really enjoyed reading your post. Sooo interesting esp. since I haven’t a clue what rock climbing training entails! “Purpose” – love that!
I recently started training for a figure comp and it’s completely changed my workout mindset. I am so much more focused and enthusiastic. I have always been one to want a future goal to work towards in the gym (half marathon, duathlon, etc.) though.
This is a great post! I’d like to think all of my workouts have purpose behind them, but in all honesty I know there are definitely days where I feel like I’m doing the workout on our schedule just to “get through it” or check it off of the day’s to-dos.
It is fun to look back over the years and see how my training has changed. I remember the days when I was a runner only – no weights, no other forms of cardio, just miles and more miles. Glad I got over that
Hey Michelle, You know, I never thought there would be a way to set up a climbing program, but I think you can work your program around just about any sport! It’s great that you are training for a figure show! That def. gives you Purpose. It really is amazing, as you say, how focused and enthusiastic a goal makes your training!
Erika, I feel you on that. There are days, even when I have a training purpose, that I am just there to get it done. But I try my hardest to not let that be the norm!
Awesome article!!
I was just talking about this yesterday with someone. Great timing! This is so important because this is what the majority of folks do. They continually *move* so they think they are getting somewhere for their sport when really all they are doing is moving. This goes beyond sets, reps and loads. This is all about where your mindset is at any given time. I also think for many of us what hurts us is that we are still good *in spite of* ourselves. So we have no real incentive to ‘get it together’.
This is an excellent point, too, because this is the whole premise behind “Good to Great” in that good is the enemy of great (although I just heard someone say the opposite yesterday and they have a point there, too).
I love this article, Amy! While I’ve never hit the stage for a figure comp…I train like a figure competitor. Now that I’m actually going to train for an (tri or bike) event I know my training must change, too. And probably my diet, right? It’s helpful to see an outline of your training schedule. Thanks, girl!
Okay, that plate-loaded backpack stairclimber deal exhausted me just to read. But, oddly, I immediately started thinking of ways and reasons to do it. Nice! I could kiss you for including the “mobility and balance” section. Most oft overlooked component of training, IMO! And I’m speaking for myself here too. {hanging head in shame} Great read, keep ‘em coming!
Thanks Jodi!!!! I’m glad you like the post. Mindset is everything and when the mind is not there, boy is it really not there, despite all you may try to do to get it there! I like the “Good to Great” premise, hey, maybe you will ponder on that one day?!?
Joanna, it’s so hard to make the change, isn’t it? To start a new type of training…..but I can’t wait to see how you switch it up for your race!
Heather, I hear you on the plate loaded back-pack. Normally I am against loading yourself while doing cardio, especially on a treadmill. But this had a purpose, so we went with it. And let me tell you, carrying all that gear is HEAVY. I’m glad we did it.
Totally in agreeance (is that a word?) on the mobility also. Just like Jodi was saying the other day in class, as we age, that is the first thing to go. So not only was mobility and balance VERY important for as we age for regular functioning but add in a sport like climbing and it is a MUST!
I really enjoyed reading your post. Sooo interesting esp. since I haven’t a clue what rock climbing training entails! “Purpose” – love that!
I recently started training for a figure comp and it’s completely changed my workout mindset. I am so much more focused and enthusiastic. I have always been one to want a future goal to work towards in the gym (half marathon, duathlon, etc.) though.
This is a great post! I’d like to think all of my workouts have purpose behind them, but in all honesty I know there are definitely days where I feel like I’m doing the workout on our schedule just to “get through it” or check it off of the day’s to-dos.
It is fun to look back over the years and see how my training has changed. I remember the days when I was a runner only – no weights, no other forms of cardio, just miles and more miles. Glad I got over that
Hey Michelle, You know, I never thought there would be a way to set up a climbing program, but I think you can work your program around just about any sport! It’s great that you are training for a figure show! That def. gives you Purpose. It really is amazing, as you say, how focused and enthusiastic a goal makes your training!
Erika, I feel you on that. There are days, even when I have a training purpose, that I am just there to get it done. But I try my hardest to not let that be the norm!