Psyching up to train day in and day out can be mental exhausting and difficult to motivate for in the long term. However, it’s no secret that consistently training will produce results and have you climbing harder than ever. The key is finding the proper motivation and sticking with a program.
To help you do this, here’s an article from Outside Magazine that outlines eight tips from pro-runners for psyching up to train. Obviously, this article isn’t about climbing or written specifically with climbers in mind. However, the motivational struggles in both sports are the same and applying these tips to your climbing training will certainly help you stick to an effective training program.
“But one thing sets the elites apart: their killer mental game. They know how to stay focused and motivated to dominate year after year. Lucky for us, that’s a teachable skill.” – Outside Magazine
8 Tips for Psyching Up to Train:
- Set a ton of mini goals
- Make your dream goal huge
- Get a running (climbing) buddy
- Don’t be a slave to the clock (grade)
- Obligation can substitute for motivation
- Strive for balance
- Enjoy yourself
- Believe in your plan
Again, while these tips are from professional runners, following them will help with psyching up to train and will make it easier to stick to your training program when things feel tough and simply skipping your workout for some extra couch time seems more attractive.
As we’ve mentioned before, the best training plan for climbing is the one you are going to stick to. Click through below to read the full article and try applying these tips to your climbing. We bet you’ll find they help.
Full Article: 8 Pro Tips for Psyching Up to Train Every Day
(photo courtesy of outsideonline.com)
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