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Friday Jun 4, 2010 #
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Some people propose absolutely insane research projects, and some even crazier people volunteer for them.
8 PM
Strength training 20:00 [3]
Ross, Sam, Boris and Kat graciously invited people to attend their rock climbing plans in Dedham. The facility was about a kilometer from the Readville commuter rail stop. Sam and I lacked belaying experience, so an instructor named Ian gave his rehearsed lesson that reminded me of the tone of voice of flight attendants reciting safety procedures. It was quite amusing, and Sam and I were quickly prepared.
My technique is inefficient; I don't use my legs enough and my arm technique relies too much on brute strength rather than leverage, and I waste valuable strength in awkward positions. I successfully climbed several 5.6 climbs, and tried a few 5.8s. Ian had put Sam and I on a 5.10 to compel us to fall unexpectedly. I was fresh at the start, and made good progress. I think that I might have been able to reach the top, but there were some difficult problems ahead. At the end of the night, I had difficulty lifting my arms over my head, and my forearms were tight from gripping holds. Kat had the greatest stamina and technical skill out of our group. The experience was quite pleasant, and I mean to go climbing again sometime this summer.
My technique is inefficient; I don't use my legs enough and my arm technique relies too much on brute strength rather than leverage, and I waste valuable strength in awkward positions. I successfully climbed several 5.6 climbs, and tried a few 5.8s. Ian had put Sam and I on a 5.10 to compel us to fall unexpectedly. I was fresh at the start, and made good progress. I think that I might have been able to reach the top, but there were some difficult problems ahead. At the end of the night, I had difficulty lifting my arms over my head, and my forearms were tight from gripping holds. Kat had the greatest stamina and technical skill out of our group. The experience was quite pleasant, and I mean to go climbing again sometime this summer.