How are you at mentally training for climbing? Do you actually spend time focusing on it?
What if you did?
“As I observe climbers these days I see more and more physical strength and fewer tough performers who can get the most out of themselves when it matters. Why is this? It’s debatable. Maybe it’s because mental training is inherently less quantifiable, so less likely to get done?“
-Dave MacLeod
There are quite a few excellent books out there now all about how to mentally train for climbing. Some of the information can get pretty complex and for some, may be overwhelming.
To help with that, Dave MacLeod wrote this short article from his site, onlineclimbingcoach.blogspot.com, distilling some of the complex ideas you may have read about. He shares 3 simple messages, or mantras, he uses to prepare for a climb or while he is actually on a climb….
LEARN THEM HERE: Mental Training, 3 Simple Mantras
(photo courtesy of onlineclimbingcoach.blogspot.com)
