Volume Phase is underway

We are in the midst of our volume training and that means lots of climbing on easy terrain. Remember this is a perfect time to focus on footwork and technique. Relax, flow through your moves, and enjoy getting a lot of mileage in on relatively easy terrain. This is where you get your body ready for the hard training to come in power and power endurance phases. Work hard to be tired by the end of practice and get lots of climbing in.

Ben on Noah's custom made onsight problem.

Having a plan, one for hydration.

Thanks to Emily Tieu for her time spent educating the team members about hydration and nutrition.

Proper hydration just doesn't happen it takes a plan. Hydrate early and often.

Hydration is important for optimal climbing performance. Being dehydrated can lead to poor performance, fatigue, and muscle cramps.

What should you drink?

If training or competition last less than one hour, WATER is the best choice.

What about Sports Drinks?

Before, during, after long or intense training sessions.
Multi-day competitions.
When climbing in a hot environment.
When the last meal was more than 3 hours before climbing.

Hydration Plan

Before Climbing:

Start hydrating at least 4 hours before.
Drink 2 hours before and again 15 minutes before climbing.

During Climbing:

Drink every 15-20 minutes.

The healthy pee test.

Clear to very light color = good hydration, anything darker must hydrate.

Each and every practice have a bottle, and a plan to stay hydrated.