Comments on: A day for rest!

By: G.

G. — Fri, 27 Feb 2009 04:38:03 +0000

Loved this post, very inspiring (I’m in a injury rest right now… till April)

By: Brandon

Brandon — Fri, 27 Feb 2009 03:20:36 +0000

I had an injury last winter that kept me from climbing…and I was working in a climbing gym. It made me realize not only how much I loved climbing, but how much I loved the community. I spent the spring taking it easy and showing friends new projects I’d found, scrubbing boulders and equipping lines that I wouldn’t be able to even touch for several seasons – so I can really relate to the glass of wine analogy. I’ve taken care of myself, and this spring I look forward to climbing some of those lines. Great post.

By: tommy

tommy — Thu, 26 Feb 2009 22:02:34 +0000

beautiful post.

By: Matthew

Matthew — Thu, 26 Feb 2009 20:50:51 +0000

The spring sideline huh? I can relate, having pushed myself to finger pulley pain. Your point regarding the side affects of training too hard during the winter strikes a familiar chord. Very well said. I suppose that thinking in the long-term yields more well being. Any thoughts on diagnosing the extent of a finger injury? Thanks for sharing your well articulated thoughts.

By: joel

joel — Thu, 26 Feb 2009 18:38:54 +0000

yeah, but forever expired is epic. maybe it’ll be worth it for future generations?

By: Sonnie

Sonnie — Thu, 26 Feb 2009 01:04:02 +0000

Claire, wow, thanks for sharing that, a broken back? whoa! yikes. You have some awesome good energy, can I have some? My girlfriend and I talk about another Asia trip this coming winter as well, it’s sooooo gooood over there. Thanks to everyone with something to share, it really makes this page feel more ‘alive’ rather than some chump (me) ‘geeking out’ and venting on a flat screen, although I’d probably do it anyway. YA’LL RULE!! It goes to show that our climbing EXPERIENCE is the common bond, not the numbers. I find I can relate just as easily to the guy or girl pushing 5.15a as I can to the 5.10a climbers, it’s really the exactly the same experience with bigger or smaller holds. I think when the mood strikes, my next post will be about training safely, and actually MAKING gains in contact strength. I like throwing these ideas out there and see what the general feeling is. Best wishes.

By: Claire

Claire — Wed, 25 Feb 2009 20:14:54 +0000

thats so true! i broke my back over 3 months ago after decking out, but found the whole experience strangely positive. im back climbing already and getting back to where i was. during my recovery i got more motivated to really embrace climbing in every way i can, so im now going climbing round asia for 9 months starting May. amazing wat an accident can do!!
respect sonnie for the inspiring insight, im now i reqular reader!

By: Jake

Jake — Wed, 25 Feb 2009 03:19:30 +0000

Great blog Sonnie. Thanks for the positive, non cliche writing. Keep it up! Have a good one

By: jarthur

jarthur — Tue, 24 Feb 2009 22:54:30 +0000

This link was sent to me from a friend that thought I would be inspired by it. I’d have to say in the very least I was inspired. Two weeks ago I was dropped in the gym from about 40-ft and ended up crushing my L1 Vertebrae, tore my ACL in half, and broke my Talus (heel). Luckily in about 6 months I’m expected to make a full recovery. Being a transplant from NC to CO having friends was important to my mental and physical rehab. We’ve been blessed with some good friends both in and out of the climbing community. Although getting back into climbing is important and inspiring my true inspiration has been from the constant visitation and support from my friends and family. I’ve taken alot of your advice to heart especially about not rushing back into it and not giving myself time to heal. I want to be able to climb as long as humanly possible instead of as quickly as possibly. Thanks Kush for sending me this link it truly has been inspiring.

By: Chris

Chris — Tue, 24 Feb 2009 11:58:43 +0000

Damn, this blog is semi-inspiring! After busting my finger training yesterday, it’s really good to read a post like this. Kewl beans for your blog.