Weekly Challenge

This weeks challenge will be a little different. I'd like you to tell us how you mentally prepare for your competitions. What do you focus on when you are warming up? What are you thinking about when you get ready to climb a route? If you fall, what is it that you are thinking about afterwords?

This weekends Regional competition will be very exciting. Many of you have worked very hard physically to get prepared. Now let's think about the mental aspect of your competition. Post what goes through your head as you're competing, or just talk about it with your parents.

Things to think about

1) Having a Positive Attitude under difficult circumstances.
2) Competing with pride in yourself and your team and respecting other competitors.
3) Learning from each climb and each experience at the competition.

Remember, competing isn't just about hard moves it's also about learning and friendship. Think positive, be positive to your teammates, respect other competitors and know that you will learn something at this competition which will make you a better climber.

-matthew