Learning the Ropes

[shanmonster]

It was what? Two weeks ago? Maybe three? Not that long ago, anyhow, that I first climbed a rope.

Yesterday, I climbed a 20' rope four times. Last night, I decided to look up rope climbing online, and I found this link: Rope Climbing, how to climb a rope efficiently (if you can find a rope...).

Today, on my very first attempt, I managed to climb halfway up the rope using just my arms.

I didn't even clue in until I was 10' up that I'd done it.

Holy shit.

I shimmied back down, and then repeated the climb four more times.

It wasn't easy. Oh no. But it also wasn't impossibly hard. If I practice this every other day, I think that within a month, I'll be able to arm-over-arm myself all the way to the top.

I've got this.

Comments

[cinestress.livejournal.com]

I've never been able to defeat the rope. I hated that part in gym class... I'm glad we didn't do it often.

[shanmonster.livejournal.com]

I could never climb ropes as a kid. Gym was the only class I'd skip. I hated gym, so very, very much.

Funny how things turned out.

[cinestress.livejournal.com]

I hated gym so much, too... I think it was mainly due to the other children, though... and sometimes teachers. I'd love to have a go at a rope now, though. It'd be like conquering my childhood.

[shanmonster.livejournal.com]

It was because of the teachers and the other students for me. The kids were such horrible wankers, and my gym teachers were insufferable assholes.

[shanmonster.livejournal.com]

I had one gym teacher tell me I had horrible balance.

I looked at him and asked how, if I had such terrible balance, I was able to ride my horses bareback, and even stand on their backs while they galloped?

[cinestress.livejournal.com]

I can relate. I went to great lengths to try and get out of it. I'd fake asthma attacks and I attempted to break my arm as well...

I can't remember any specific events in class anymore. I think I have tried to bury all of those memories.

On a somewhat related note, I used to horseback ride as well! It was my favorite thing to do.

[shanmonster.livejournal.com]

I miss my horses. It's been a long, long time.

[cinestress.livejournal.com]

I miss horses as well. I never had any. I took lessons and competed with a local riding school. I haven't ridden in about 8 years. :(

[shanmonster.livejournal.com]

I haven't ridden since 1994, and I pretty much grew up on horseback.

[hayet.livejournal.com]

OMG this is awesome. I have a new goal now! I used to be able to shimmy up a rope as a kid, but I can't even manage more than 2-3 pullups now. I can't wait to try it!

[shanmonster.livejournal.com]

It's fun!