Went outdoors today for the first time since I dislocated my shoulder. Headed up to Wharncliffe with Andy B. I hadnt been there before so was just keen to do anything that felt ok on the shoulder.
Started off by warming up on some nice little problems and then went onto 'Kim Span', a V6 that hasnt seen any repeats due to people thinking that you need a large amount of span to top out this bloc. Andy (-2 ape) dispatched 2nd go and I quickly followed. The problem is not that spanny but is great climbing, consider it thoroughly recommended.
After this we headed to the main buttress, Dragons Den. Here I did a few more good problems including a V7 called 'Crouching Tiger'. I also should of done 'Dragon Slayer', a brilliant V7 involving heels, toes and guppys. Unfortunately I fell off the top after failing to see a huge crimp, oops! Was de-pumping and waiting for another go when the heavens opened.
A much better day than I expected, and much more achieved also so I was pretty happy! My strength doesnt seem to have disappeared completely but my fitness is kaput! Oh well sure all will return.
Home for more shoulder exercises. Joy, joy, joy!
Works on Thursday I think.
Tuesday 15 April 2008
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