In the midst of stressful deadlines and college applications, I have FINALLY gotten an opportunity to sit down and reflect on the last several months. After a disappointing performance at the SCS National Championship, I started to have some doubts about my climbing. This lack of confidence contributed to several more surprising losses and further impacted my headspace. Disheartened and despondent, I was forced to reevaluate the reasons for which I compete. It seems like just another cliche moment in any competitive athlete's career, but I had to abandon my focus on winning and concentrate more on why I began climbing in the first place. In doing so, I was able regain some much-needed confidence and direct my attention to my passion rather than the results it yielded.
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| Deadpoint Competition 2014 |
With a clear mind and a positive perspective, I have only seen improvements in my climbing, both in training and in competition. A first place at the Regional Championship last month gave me confidence that a mental readjustment was all that I needed to rise out of my slump. It is still very early in the season, but I can honestly say that no matter what happens at the National Championship this February, I will have no regrets about the way I have prepared.
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| Desert Classic 2014 |
As always, I have loved the opportunity to compete it Soybu clothes. My person favorite from the Murano collection was the Nadia Tee. The formfitting material has kept me warm during the frigid Arizona winters and has served as an extra layer during every competition this season!
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