How do you prepare for an indoor competition in 1 week?

Discontinue training and start "Carbohydrate Loading."

My plan is..
1 week prior to competition: Discontinue strenuos excercise and start stretching and drinking plenty of water. Doing some light aerobic excercise to keep the blood flowing.

3 days prior: completely discontinue any excercise? I've read that any excericse at this point will deplete your glycogen stores? At this point start eating nothing but carbs (90% of diet should be carbs?)

Morning of Comp: eat a carb breakfast, I'm thinking bagels?

So the questions is: How do some of you prepare in order to maximize your performance during a comp?
Opinions?

I think you might be over thinking this.

That and his "plan" is pretty bad.

Here is what i would do. Call up your friends, grab some beer, and GO CLIMB OUTSIDE! Comps are for people that don't understand the true meaning of climbing. I have competed before but never on a serious level. Rock climbing is not a competition. It is purely for intrinsic value. Don't degrade the sport buy making it a competition. But that's just me and i am sure some people would disagree. Either way just make yourself happy.

Here is a revision to your basic plan, I think it will work well for you...


1 week prior to competition: Discontinue strenuos excercise and start stretching and drinking plenty of water. Doing some light competitive eating, vomit, give up, and realize that you are not a "winner"

3 days prior: completely discontinue any exercise. I've read that any exercise at this point will deplete your glycogen stores? At this point start eating nothing. Play Donkey Kong for 6 hours. You do not get past level 3. Realize you are, in fact, a "loser".

Morning of Comp: eat a carb , I'm thinking(no you're not)? Prepare to get fallen on and defeated over and over again.

I'm sixteen and competetion is merely for fun.

All I asked was for some opinions.

this thread shows how rude and misinformed some people are. Go ask your moms to reteach you some etiquette.

All I asked was for some opinions.

Misinformed? Only one of us has been to a competition. Trust me, you won't do that great, and some one will fall on you. Save the training regimen for later when you know what you need to do. Just have fun.

I won't do that great? You're the one that is misinformed. & Nice profile you got there. V4 and 5.10-5.11a? What a laugh. Wanna compete against me and see if I won't do that great?

I won't do that great? You're the one that is misinformed. & Nice profile you got there. V4 and 5.10-5.11a? What a laugh. Wanna compete against me and see if I won't do that great?

Yet you still have not accepted my invite to come climb at the crag I am developing. I just put up a short new route. It is about 13d/14a. It is 8 feet of v10 sandwiched between 10 feet of v8 and 15 feet of v6 with not rests. I use it as my warm up.

Yet you still have not told me where it is. I'd love to see it and try it.

That's exactly what you got. Don't cry if someone thinks you're a moron, in their opinion.

Sure. But we have to compete outdoors. What does onsighting V4's in the wild translate to in the gym anyway?

Probably not much.

Thank you. It should be alot of fun. Even If I play donkey kong for 6 hours realizing I'm a "loser"

You are a douchebag.

You are a moron.

Maybe this can help bridge the divide between the two of you: http://tinyurl.com/ycqpn8e

I only said that because he was being offensive. I personally love climbing outdoors. It's the whole reason I got into climbing; but there's nothing wrong with some healthy competition every now and then. It's pure fun.

I made this thread for the purpose of seeing how those who compete "prepare before a comp." The rude and offensive remarks from some people are truly unneccesary.

I only said that because he was being offensive. I personally love climbing outdoors. It's the whole reason I got into climbing; but there's nothing wrong with some healthy competition every now and then. It's pure fun.

I made this thread for the purpose of seeing how those who compete "prepare before a comp." The rude and offensive remarks from some people are truly unneccesary.

I agree....where else is one supposed to ask a climbing question? No matter what anyone posts here in the form of a question usually gets some moronic reply.

Good luck in the comp!

Here is what i would do. Call up your friends, grab some beer, and GO CLIMB OUTSIDE! Comps are for people that don't understand the true meaning of climbing. I have competed before but never on a serious level. Rock climbing is not a competition. It is purely for intrinsic value. Don't degrade the sport buy making it a competition. But that's just me and i am sure some people would disagree. Either way just make yourself happy.

You are a moron.

speaking of douchebag morons what the deal with this..."It is about 13d/14a. It is 8 feet" how can you rate something 13/14 when I can reach up to 8 feet?? back to the question... you're outa time. day of comp smoke a joint and drink 6 redbulls and you'll climb like sharma apparently. climb barefoot, shirtless and don't forget the shades!

whats the typical grade u should be at for sport climbing comps?

i wouldnt mind trying to get in one some time down the line.

Comps almost always have divisions, so you could probably enter at almost any level.

I only said that because he was being offensive. I personally love climbing outdoors. It's the whole reason I got into climbing; but there's nothing wrong with some healthy competition every now and then. It's pure fun.

I made this thread for the purpose of seeing how those who compete "prepare before a comp." The rude and offensive remarks from some people are truly unneccesary.

don't sweat it bro, people who dis comps are the ones who have no idea what climbing is about. oh, and they're generally gigantic pussies who are scared of competing and try to hide behind "climbing is for me" statements and "purity" bullshit.

That is such a true statement! I can't believe the insight you possess!

I'm sorry, but you really do need to relax. I know you're 16 and ready to go, but everything I've seen from you screams an anxious teenager who is hard charging! This is great. Most of the folks here are very enthusiastic.

Really though, just relax. You're going to have a hard time with people as a whole if you're so high strung all of the time. What did you think would happen coming in here with your opening? Of course people are going to act dismissively towards you. Of course when you flame back people are going to come down you like a hammer.
Just... relax!

How do you prepare for an indoor competition in 1 week?

Discontinue training and start "Carbohydrate Loading."

John, do you mind pming me as to where exactly that climbing spot you were talking about is located? I'm kind of interested...

I can't exactly do that. It is on private land, and I am the only one allowed to climb there because I know the owner. That, and the place is not exactly real.

I shoulda known.

so its been over a week how did you do? and what did you do?

I'm sixteen and competetion is merely for fun.

Competition is never merely for fun.

Whenever, I go to compete, I try to just have fun..I end up doing better that way.

Me too. But the fact that you said "I try to just have fun..." indicates there are other elements present.

The mindset I have when I walk into the gym is: "Just have fun, don't worry where you place" I don't kick my self in the butt if I don't finish where I'd like to be. Most of my friends compete, so thats really the reason why I go compete, is to hang out and have fun with them.
I'd rather climb outside if I had the choice though.

The mindset I have when I walk into the gym is: "Just have fun, don't worry where you place" I don't kick my self in the butt if I don't finish where I'd like to be. Most of my friends compete, so thats really the reason why I go compete, is to hang out and have fun with them.
I'd rather climb outside if I had the choice though.

Then why are you worrying about how to prepare for having fun?

Competition itself is what's fun. I'm preparing so I can do the best I can. 2 different things imo.

I'm not buying what you're selling.

I don't have to explain myself. You're the one asking questions.

I thought you said this was your first comp?

But you are the one ignoring advise from climbers who have been competing longer than you have been alive.

I don't have to explain myself. You're the one asking questions.

It seems that rc.com has more than one definition for "advice"
I have yet to see advice from anyone besides Shockabuku. He gave me some good advice for speed climbing competition and I thank him for that.

Let's see... Sidepull and Lena Chita gave you great advice on the first page of responses. In your initial post, you admit to wanting to "maximize your performance during a comp." Fair enough, asked and answered. I bet you didn't even click the links provided.

Later, you admit that "competetion (sic) is merely for fun." That was before you got trolled into believing johnwesley was secretly developing an undiscovered wondercrag in Georgia. I thought that was fun watching you grab the hook and run with it against the drag.

Then you get all holier than thou, berating another climber for what is written in their profile. No one keeps those things up to date, and where exactly do you get off slamming .10d/.11a? Have you led that grade on trad?

I can't seem to find in this thread where you mention speed climbing, or where shockabuku (who is qualified to answer) replies to you.

In this thread you seem to cover all of the bases from the inexperienced n00b, to the defensive know-it-all, to the utterly gullible, and finish up with the train wreck of a thread that you helped steer. Casey Jones, you ain't...

Congratulations for stating the obvious. You wanna cookie?

You realize that Edge is a corgi right? They are the most agile dogs by far, so you better watch out.

Congratulations for stating the obvious. You wanna cookie?

I'm so scared.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4kQnrKvOTNg

No thanks, I am currently not in my carbo loading stage.

I'm so scared.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4kQnrKvOTNg

Sweet! You can perform the search function on You Tube! Your parents must be so proud!

Some answers to your original post

I found this jewel

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Au32rBRvD6Y

See all of the useless posting this instructional video could have prevented?

I found this jewel

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Au32rBRvD6Y

jt512 needs should see this vid. At the end, the dude says: "if you include those excercises in a very very comprehensive rock climbing program, and maybe pretty soon, you'll become an expert rock climber."

Thanks for the laugh johnwesely

I can't exactly do that. It is on private land, and I am the only one allowed to climb there because I know the owner. That, and the place is not exactly real.

It is the least I could do.

That has to be among the worse training for climbing advice I have ever wasted my time with. Yike.

The comp is tommorow. March 6th.
So far, I've taken it easy for the past week. I did alot stretching and ate well balanced diet. I feel great! I'll post again tommorow after the comp

The night before the comp, I got a good 10 hours of sleep. When i woke up, I had a bagel and a banana for breakfast. When I got to the comp a good half hour early and scoped out all the different routes so I got a good idea of what I was going to be dealing with.

15 minutes before the comp, I jump roped for 5 mintues then I did some light stretching in my forearms/fingers. Then I traversed for 10 minutes and did an entire body stretch.

I entered the comp and got 5th place out of 13 climbers in my category. There was speed climbing at the end which was also much fun.

Did you win a chalk bag?

I won a chalk bag and a t-shirt. One of my friends won a hanboard from a raffle. That bastard.

I won a chalk bag and a t-shirt. One of my friends won a hanboard from a raffle. That bastard.

I won a chalk bag and a t-shirt. One of my friends won a hanboard from a raffle. That bastard.

It seems that rc.com has more than one definition for "advice"
I have yet to see advice from anyone besides Shockabuku. He gave me some good advice for speed climbing competition and I thank him for that.

Just because you lack the skill to see the hold, doen't mean it isn't there. Not all means to get oneself up to a goal are marked with tape or chalk.

You've been watching to many seagal flicks.

If skill you lack to the hold see, it still there be. To goal many means there may be to achieve, not marked are all.

I just got a headache.