Journey to V7: The struggle continues (2/8/18)

Post by: Conquer Your Crux (Will)
Last Updated On: September 13, 2019

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Brutal week for me. Everything feels out of sync. Today I failed my first V3s since starting this log…had a really tough time getting in the groove. Going to keep this log short and aim to just keep hitting the walls to get out of this slump.

The day’s stats:

Warmup	10 pull-ups
Training
Grade	Outcome	Points
V0		0
V1	✓✓	2
V2		0
V3	×✓✓×✓×✓	15
V4	✓✓✓	12
V5	✓×××	8
V6		0
	TOTAL	37
Cooldown	15 biceps 15 biceps 10 shoulders 21 biceps 20 squats 20 squats
Recap	10 sends, 6 failures

2018 YTD

161 sends (+10)
59 failures (+6)
395 pull-ups (+10)
115 pushups
117 biceps (+51)
12 triceps
100 forearms
40 shoulders (+10)
100 squats (+40)
1 peg / campus / hang board
465 ab reps

Conquer Your Crux (Will)

Will, the creator of Conquer Your Crux, is a passionate climber whose journey began in late 2015. Formally climbing since February 2016, he's been sharing his experiences and insights on his site since 2018. With a mission to inspire both novice and seasoned climbers, Will offers a rich blend of climbing logs, tips, gear reviews, and climber features on Conquer Your Crux. His dedication has seen him achieve milestones including sending a V7 in 2018 and over fifty V7s in 2019. You can check out his latest climbing feats on Facebook and Instagram.

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