'Tis the season for training...

That about sums up my life the past few months. Since the snow hit the ground and I can no long get on the rock, I've been in the gym, trying to get ever stronger for the send fest that will happen this spring. Yeah, I've dabbled a bit on ice and even went skiing a couple of times, but I can't get the longing for rock to leave my system. 

Matty wrote up a plan for me to follow in the gym. I have actually been pretty good about sticking to it and really trying hard with all of the workouts. It feels so good to go to the gym and really work hard, and leave feeling satisfied that I'm one day closer and that much stronger for the up-coming rock season. The best part about it is that I am really seeing improvements in my climbing. I'm getting much better about resting, and actually finding rest positions. My foot work has improved drastically along with my body position on overhanging routes. I am starting to work on powerful moves (through bouldering circuits) and have found myself better able to send V3's which used to be so difficult for me. 

All of these factors are adding up to a super psyched girl ready to get on some rock and crush the hell out of it!! Good thing we're going to Rumney this weekend! It is also a good thing that in three short week's time I'll be on my way to Spain where I'll join Matt and Aaron (who are leaving next Tuesday) for a nice 16 day vacation full of climbing! I don't think I can describe how excited I am fully, but it is really going to be an incredible trip! I've been reading the guidebook and reserving campsites and just generally getting a good psych going for this trip! 

So we'll see how the next three weeks go, and until I get on that plane I have many more nights at the gym to go...