Monday night at Metro Rock
– Routes climbed
5.8 Lead
5.8+ Lead
5.9 TR
5.10a TR
We did a bit of bouldering before and after which was pretty cool. I think it was the perfect amount of climbing for that night.
Right before I was about to lead the 5.8+ I noticed I was feeling scared. I didn’t want to do the climb. Something happens in my head that tells me that I won’t be able to do it and when I fail everyone will hate me. It sounds funny but it really sucks so to counter act it prior to getting on the route I stand there and breathe and wait until I feel ready to climb.
I just remind myself that this is just fun and all I have to do is my best for today (whatever that will be). Just try and don’t give up. 100% is all that I can give. 100% all of the time but some days 100% will seem to yield more but it is still 100%.
My friend Chris came to pick me up and he also checked out the rock gym. Maybe he will come climb with us soon.
Overall I felt pretty strong and back to my old climbing self! Hurr!