tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4499182010097561729.post291413166500638338..comments2023-07-03T06:25:58.621-07:00Comments on NICOLA GILDERSLEEVE BLOG: TIME...Nicola Gildersleevehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08609038320644576098noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4499182010097561729.post-64465380685121985902011-10-23T19:49:19.763-07:002011-10-23T19:49:19.763-07:00Oh and PS- There is always something harder to cli...Oh and PS- There is always something harder to climb, so it never gets easy, and hence, there is always an opportunity to embarrass yourself!Nicola Gildersleevehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08609038320644576098noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4499182010097561729.post-55275153545302120452011-10-23T12:41:30.366-07:002011-10-23T12:41:30.366-07:00Steve: I don't know if I yet describe myself a...Steve: I don't know if I yet describe myself as a climber, as a so clearly do a runner. The first few years are humbling!!! But the reward comes in getting stronger, improving ones technique, and the challenge! Climb with people who are better than you and just stick with it! It's been such a fun non-running activity and I think, natures way to strength train outdoors!!!Nicola Gildersleevehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08609038320644576098noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4499182010097561729.post-78260452931045682992011-10-23T10:17:53.863-07:002011-10-23T10:17:53.863-07:00Your the only person I can think of who runs ultra...Your the only person I can think of who runs ultras and is a rock climber. I just got talked into trying climbing by someone who's good (read: an instructor), but I don't have any finger strength, upper body strength or flexibility - I'm a runner! - so, any suggestions on a crash course to not embarrass myself completely?SteveQhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16943650844671498074noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4499182010097561729.post-85778172824525357332011-10-22T08:38:18.265-07:002011-10-22T08:38:18.265-07:00This comment has been removed by the author.Tom Craikhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12788359983827033311noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4499182010097561729.post-46069286563831559772011-10-22T08:37:55.590-07:002011-10-22T08:37:55.590-07:00Tell your friend it's all in the long taper an...Tell your friend it's all in the long taper anyway and enjoy the ride.Tom Craikhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12788359983827033311noreply@blogger.com