You can say it’s about the journey not the destination all you want to, and I’ll agree with every time on a philosophical level. I get it. But when you’re talking about climbing, you have to admit it’s all about the view.
Make it to the top of something high and you’ll never forget what it’s like looking down.
What’s the last height you climbed? Was it a physical climb or an emotional, philosophical, religious or mental one? What was it like looking down?
Well if it’s been awhile since the last time you scaled a great height, let me introduce you to…
The Climb: Training Involution #97
- Half Pyramid of Push-ups, Jumping Jacks and Squats (that’s 1 of each, 2 of each, 3, 4, etc.). Beginners climb to 10 (55 total reps of each exercise), intermediate to 14 (105) , advanced to 17 (153). Transition to Push-ups on knees or Half-Squats if you have to, just don’t quit. Remember: this isn’t working out, this is training.
- Heavy Bag Max Power Shots 5 x 2:00/:30. Do your shots in combos half-pyramid-styled. So throw 1 strike, skip a beat, then 2 shots, beat, 3 shots, etc. up to 10 shots. Then start over until the round ends. No lollygagging.
- Enjoy the view. Cool down for about 2 mins and then set a timer for 10 mins. Assume your meditative posture of choice, keeping eyes wide open as you regulate your breathing to your natural, regular rhythm. Life is a climb and every moment presents its own unique view. Look at it with your whole being. Use your visual, symbolic, experiential mind not your linguistic mind. Don’t let yourself think in words. Reality is beautiful and everything is sacred. Just look at it and experience it for 10 minutes.
Robert Mitchell Jr. 