Earlier this month we posted an article by Alli Rainey about what to do if you are plateauing on your climbing project. In this first article, Alli suggested that when confronted with diminishing returns on a project the first thing we should all do is take a break and climb on something else.
While this suggestion is definitely sound advice and may lead to success, it may also be ignoring other issues that are preventing you from sending. If you return from your time away from your project and are still plateauing, it is time to start evaluating your tactics both on and off the route.
In her second article of this series about how to end your sending drought, Alli addresses the tactical changes you can make off-route to help ensure success:
“Off-route tactical changes might help you in your efforts to bust through a plateau. Consider adjusting variables such as your warm-up protocol, amount of rest between efforts, project attempts per day, and being attentive to proper hydration and fueling.” – Alli Rainey
Take a look at the whole article bellow to read Alli’s detailed advice about how to adjust your tactics in each of these areas. Even if you are not stuck on a particular project, this article is a good reminder that a lot more goes into sending than simply trying hard on every burn. Don’t forget to set yourself up for success!
Click Here: Plateauing on Your Climbing Project? Try This! Part 2
(photo by Louis Arevalo; courtesy of allirainey.com)
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