8/21 climbing

Climbing is by far my favorite mode of cross training (um, obviously other than tennis). It feels like one of the most bizzare sports just because when you think of traveling from one point to another that is the most unlikely, counter-intuitive things to do.

As cross training I like it because it is completely mentally engaging and feels antithetical of running as far as how you manipulate your relationship to gravity. Oh- and I also like how stunningly beautiful it is. I like being on the warm rocks. I like how scary and exciting it is. I also like how much of a reality check it is for body weight. Wish I was a little more independent with it... I suppose I also like the enjoyably forced social aspect.