Training Log Archive: Stijn

Harry Potter crag, Chosspile. After a 30m warm-up route, I went for the onsight on a 23 I've been meaning to get onto for a while. I fell near the chains, but worked out the sequence shortly thereafter. While cleaning on the way down, I swung out into the biggest wasp nest I have ever seen! A swarm of about 20 wasps had a field day with me while Russell (my belayer) didn't realise that my grunts and screams implied that he should lower me down... ouch. Needless to say, no hard climbing for me after that :-) 15, 17.

First run in a little while - been resting tender shins.

Endurance Pyramid at Wits. 1-2-3-3-2-1 min intervals.

Elimination and endurance at the Old Mutual Sports Hall.