Training and Food

Post by **tania** » Mon Sep 24, 2007 11:29 am

All the hot climber chicks out there!! I want to start training for the fall and spring and I'm just curious what exercises and routines work best for you. Also what foods get you ready for a day of crushing and what keeps you going at the crag. Thanks!!

Post by **RRO** » Mon Sep 24, 2007 11:30 am

beer, bourbon and pancakes.

Post by **tania** » Mon Sep 24, 2007 11:39 am

Thanks Matt...only thing is, remember, I don't drink anymore.....after that night at Lynaghs with you guys!!! (Is that how you spell it???)

Post by **Meadows** » Mon Sep 24, 2007 11:48 am

Then make bourbon pancakes (whole grain) - the alcohol evaporates when heated, but the flavor remains. Add some chocolate. Pair it with some protein and a little coffee (not too much or you'll pee out your electrolytes). Drink water too and you're prepared to go.

Post by **Josephine** » Mon Sep 24, 2007 11:56 am

Fluffy - i don't think you qualify as a "hot climber chick" but nice try!

Post by **dipsi** » Tue Sep 25, 2007 12:40 am

Uh, tania, I've seen your photos. You look pretty hot now!

Post by **krampus** » Tue Sep 25, 2007 8:56 am

pork, egg, and cheese biscuits from the chevron keep me going all day. But you gotta get there early. mmmmmm good

Post by **anticlmber** » Tue Sep 25, 2007 11:26 am

eat what makes YOU feel good and perform well. Experiment with it and change it up. I think Nasty has a good regimine going for him
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Post by **tania** » Tue Sep 25, 2007 5:06 pm

That's the thing...I got my gallbladder taken out last year and thought that would fix the problems I was having. But it still seems everything I eat makes me feel sick. I have no energy and have been told I might need more Iron, but iron makes me feel sick too. It just sucks.

Post by **bcombs** » Tue Sep 25, 2007 5:48 pm

For me, keeping a supply of simple carbs at the crag and eating them steadily throughout the day has helped. It seems to keep the blood sugar levels steady and keeps the energy up. So, maybe something like fruits that you know won't upset your stomach. I usually try to eat a good solid meal the night before, then a light breakfast (since I usually get to the crag early), then fruits and such every 1 1/2 to 2 hours. I've been told not to eat sugary stuff (somewhat counter-intuitive since that's the point of the simple carbs) because they tend to spike the blood sugar level rather than even it. So I stick to fruits. Mostly bananna's, apples, and peaches. I try to stay away from things like the GelShots from Clif because they have a high amount of sugar IIRC.

Mostly, just make sure its all day. Don't eat a huge breakfast then crank until 6 with no other food and expect to send that last route of the day. Unless your piss strong like some of these people.

Of course, most people will just say eat some ex-lax and try to minimize the water intake. You don't want to have to carry that extra weight up the rock.

Good luck.