Pro-Sports

I’ve often been asked what it was about climbing that kept me coming back for more. I would have to say that it was through climbing that I discovered what the real strength within me was. It’s a sport often mistaken to require only power and strength; and it was thought that if you didn’t have either of these, you could not climb.

What inspires me to continue climbing is that it epitomizes the power we have to make our dreams real if we set our minds upon it. It is the articulation of converting what appears to be visually impossible into something that is physically achievable. We can take these experiences and apply them to our everyday troubles in life. If I can complete that route in climbing, I can face this problem in life. It helps us to build the mental mettle we need to face even the toughest situations in life because our mind has been strengthened through climbing.

For me, climbing as a sport provides an all-round mix of physical, mental and relaxation. When I am climbing, it takes me away from the daily pressures of life, providing true relaxation from the hectic pace of city life. When the mind is concentrating on controlling fear all the other distractions of daily life fade into the background. The physical exertion from climbing builds up my strength and my confidence and the raised levels of endorphins elevates my mood.

Probably the best part of climbing is that I am exercising without realizing it. On the threadmill or in the gym, all I can think about is how long I’ve been there. When I’m climbing, I only realize the time has passed when the sky starts to grow darker or when my tummy rumbles.

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