Post by gargano on Aug 27, 2014 15:29:31 GMT -7
Hey all.
In the Training for Cracks thread, Mark commented that after five years of the RCTM program he and Mike climbed Freerider handily. I'm curious which iteration of the RCTM program they were following over those five years. Was it the Trad & Big Wall Program, the Sport program, or some combination of the two based on fulfilling seasonal/shorter-term goals.
As a climber who focuses primarily on trad routes, with long-term big wall free climbing goals, I'm curious if following the Trad and Big Wall program is the quickest way to gain improvements in trad performance. It seems that there's some evidence that a strong base in sport and bouldering makes for a successful transition to big wall free climbing. Would the RCTM Sport Program be a better program for improving one's overall baseline climbing performance? Is the Trad & Big Wall Program better used as a goal-specific program applied once the climber has achieved the ability to climb at a requisite level for the goal (Freerider 12d/13a)?
Currently, when in shape, I climb 5.11 trad and 5.12- sport consistently. I'm definitely far off from Freerider, but in the spirit of long-term goal planning, I'd like to start moving in that direction. Conveniently, the RCTM uses Freerider as an example of a long-term goal, but starts at a level more advanced than I am currently. The question is, as mentioned above, what would be the best focus initially in working towards this goal? To focus on a RCTM Sport program to improve overall climbing/grade performance or to stay on track with the Trad & Big Wall Program?
Thanks for taking the time to write the RCTM, guys! It's an incredible resource and has provided the direction and inspiration to go for those big dreams!
Hope this topic provides useful for other members, as well.
In the Training for Cracks thread, Mark commented that after five years of the RCTM program he and Mike climbed Freerider handily. I'm curious which iteration of the RCTM program they were following over those five years. Was it the Trad & Big Wall Program, the Sport program, or some combination of the two based on fulfilling seasonal/shorter-term goals.
As a climber who focuses primarily on trad routes, with long-term big wall free climbing goals, I'm curious if following the Trad and Big Wall program is the quickest way to gain improvements in trad performance. It seems that there's some evidence that a strong base in sport and bouldering makes for a successful transition to big wall free climbing. Would the RCTM Sport Program be a better program for improving one's overall baseline climbing performance? Is the Trad & Big Wall Program better used as a goal-specific program applied once the climber has achieved the ability to climb at a requisite level for the goal (Freerider 12d/13a)?
Currently, when in shape, I climb 5.11 trad and 5.12- sport consistently. I'm definitely far off from Freerider, but in the spirit of long-term goal planning, I'd like to start moving in that direction. Conveniently, the RCTM uses Freerider as an example of a long-term goal, but starts at a level more advanced than I am currently. The question is, as mentioned above, what would be the best focus initially in working towards this goal? To focus on a RCTM Sport program to improve overall climbing/grade performance or to stay on track with the Trad & Big Wall Program?
Thanks for taking the time to write the RCTM, guys! It's an incredible resource and has provided the direction and inspiration to go for those big dreams!
Hope this topic provides useful for other members, as well.
