tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29070294.post4402302553149214445..comments2024-03-22T07:20:37.601+00:00Comments on Dave MacLeod blog: E9 but no major TraumasDave MacLeodhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02442169589581067050noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29070294.post-25100275421234233562007-06-11T18:32:00.000+00:002007-06-11T18:32:00.000+00:00Hi Laurie, no my ankle wasn't fused, just restrict...Hi Laurie, no my ankle wasn't fused, just restricted in ROM after severe ligament damage. Sorry to hear you are getting yours fused. I guess it will affect what you can do a little, but not too much if you work hard? In Wales I was climbing with Kev Shields who has only one hand and he climbs E5 6b and M10+ in winter! From talking to him it seems that the postive aspect of his physiological limitation is that he only has himself to compete against, which is quite liberating in some ways because it re-focuses you on bettering only your own performance, not anyone elses. So often, comaparing yourself against other similar people means that you rest on your laurels and get lazy. Don't you find that when something drags you backwards it usually wakes you up and makes you get the bit between your teeth. For you maybe it will be a little different because you will be able to compare yourself against your pre-injury level. The main challenge coud be to let go of that? I've never had to go through that so I don't really know.<BR/><BR/>Let us know how you get on with your recovery...Dave MacLeodhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02442169589581067050noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29070294.post-39997222172849374662007-06-11T17:59:00.000+00:002007-06-11T17:59:00.000+00:00Hi DaveReading your article 'E9 but no major traum...Hi Dave<BR/>Reading your article 'E9 but no major traumas' I noticed a section were you comment about your ankle being damaged when soloing DOUG E8. I was wondering if your ankle was fused after the injury since you mentioned you couldnt bend it. The reason I ask is I'm getting mine fused and if you carry on climbing like you do with such a injury then I dont have to be so disheartened by what i'm going through. You're a great climber and motivator and I look forward to your next blog.<BR/>All the best with the move.<BR/>LaurieAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com