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Month: November 2010

Ouchie

Ouchie

My shoulder is rather sore tonight. Familiar pain when extending my arm backwards, or lifting it when extended. Oh dear. I did promised myself to take it each at the Climbing Works this morning, but it never ends up like that.

Out of (leading) shape

Out of (leading) shape

I went to The Foundry the other day with Chris from work and did some leading.  It must be the first time I’ve been climbing indoors for about  6 months, despite an awful lot of bouldering,  and bloody hell I felt it. I managed a 5a warm up, then started feeling it on the 2nd climb, a simple 6a. It got unbearable at the top of a 6b, causing me to bail and meaning I couldn’t finish a 5+ next…

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Fontainebleau!

Fontainebleau!

I went to Font at the end of September. I was planning a big post about it, but I’ve failed. Hmm. I should sort it. Anyway! Here is a pic: This is Blue 38 at La Canche aux Merciers.   Pic by Lorraine.