tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29070294.post5585352800030049121..comments2024-03-22T07:20:37.601+00:00Comments on Dave MacLeod blog: Training climbs for Ben Nevis – 8c soloDave MacLeodhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02442169589581067050noreply@blogger.comBlogger16125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29070294.post-12196651562064762162009-11-05T11:18:15.525+00:002009-11-05T11:18:15.525+00:00not 8c, nowhere near. Still impressivenot 8c, nowhere near. Still impressiveAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29070294.post-44988328100691363002009-05-14T11:39:00.000+00:002009-05-14T11:39:00.000+00:00You're an awesome climber but not as impressive as...You're an awesome climber but not as impressive as Dan Osman who when it comes to free soloing was the best, he had balls of steel.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29070294.post-7405234860520695872008-11-20T10:31:00.000+00:002008-11-20T10:31:00.000+00:00My father always told me, 'Impress the press' or g...My father always told me, 'Impress the press' or go big only for the camera.. It made a lot of sense and now that Im looking at these pictures and I can see a little bit of what he meant by it.<BR/>These pictures really entice an individual to get up out of the house and go for an adventure! Which is what 80% of the American population has to do!!!! :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29070294.post-64932437156307724412008-03-16T22:38:00.000+00:002008-03-16T22:38:00.000+00:00Amazing Dave, its really inspiring to see you do t...Amazing Dave, its really inspiring to see you do these climbs. Your physcological side of the blog is also really good. Keep up the hard climbing and interesting articles.David A Toonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00409673195020855202noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29070294.post-72017433985286164942008-03-15T22:34:00.000+00:002008-03-15T22:34:00.000+00:00Fuuuck dude!If you like to live.., i mean, you don...Fuuuck dude!<BR/>If you like to live.., i mean, you dont have to solo 8c routes ever..<BR/>Did you been in La Pedriza, in Madrid? Slabsland!<BR/>Check my blogsite or Wild Country/Red Chili web to watch more pics, and tell me<BR/>Cheers, TaloTalo Martínhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03994889753022456737noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29070294.post-44882769760205116212008-03-14T15:00:00.000+00:002008-03-14T15:00:00.000+00:00dear Daveit was badly impressive and realy stagger...dear Dave<BR/>it was badly impressive and realy staggering.<BR/>Congratulation to you and Claire<BR/>I will translate this into my language Persian and publish on our site: www.hamtanab.com<BR/>Hamtanab means Climbing Partner<BR/>wish you more breathtaking climbs<BR/>Saeed Hasheminezhad from IranAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29070294.post-83860143838649746572008-03-14T09:18:00.000+00:002008-03-14T09:18:00.000+00:00so is there another spain/kalymnos etc trip on the...so is there another spain/kalymnos etc trip on the horizon to try some more 9a/9a+ for some practice before your c.E12 you mention in Committed. Or is it back to the project as soon as the snow and ice dissapear?? <BR/><BR/>Good luck!<BR/><BR/>Angus (Aberdeen)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29070294.post-88742019258993597892008-03-13T22:09:00.000+00:002008-03-13T22:09:00.000+00:00F Sake Dave 8c solo?! Truly awesome.I'm increasing...F Sake Dave 8c solo?! Truly awesome.<BR/><BR/>I'm increasingly interested in the whole area of 'mental training', partly because when you're genetic potential is so paultry like me (I train a lot physically, honest!) it's your brain that usually demarcates between success and failure. What I'm intrigued by is the idea that by doing increasingly hard / serious leads / solos etc, one can actually build mental capacity. For me, I sometimes wonder if every time I do something a little bit more committed than previously, I'm actually using up a finite mental resource, rathern than building new skills / strengths. Howevr I guess I prob train exponentially less than yourself as a full time climber, therefore a lot of my progression actually happens on route, kinda by default, rather than in any structured, deliberate way.<BR/><BR/>Thoughts?<BR/><BR/>Sorry dude I just necked a half bottle of vino after becoming a dad again earlier today so rambling somewhat!!<BR/><BR/>Cheers, GuyAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29070294.post-24914062744621313952008-03-13T21:05:00.000+00:002008-03-13T21:05:00.000+00:00I' m very much impressed with the way that you man...I' m very much impressed with the way that you manage to describe your " inner truth". <BR/>I'm therefore very interested in reading your diary containing your thoughts and feelings before this incredible ascent. Will you publish it soon? Where ?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29070294.post-51278993959035413652008-03-13T19:02:00.000+00:002008-03-13T19:02:00.000+00:00Amazing achievement Dave! Your climbing is extrem...Amazing achievement Dave! Your climbing is extremely inspiring and I appreciate the training/injury treatment tips on your site very much. Well done.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29070294.post-41873739527700302882008-03-13T15:56:00.000+00:002008-03-13T15:56:00.000+00:00Thanks.Anonymous - the route isn't that long reall...Thanks.<BR/><BR/>Anonymous - the route isn't that long really, maybe about 50 feet, but unfortunately the climb overhangs a road so a fall from the technical or redpoint crux means the worst consequences. At least the route finishes at the top of the crag, so you can top out like a normal trad climb.Dave MacLeodhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02442169589581067050noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29070294.post-36611295180257493152008-03-13T15:01:00.000+00:002008-03-13T15:01:00.000+00:00Good work Dave once again! Was just wondering how ...Good work Dave once again! Was just wondering how high is the climb? from the picture it seems that the crux? is quite low down but i haven't been there myself.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29070294.post-77697760431573333132008-03-13T10:01:00.000+00:002008-03-13T10:01:00.000+00:00Kudos for the confidence and dedication. Two thumb...Kudos for the confidence and dedication. Two thumbs up for this achievement!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29070294.post-90129855181021411422008-03-13T08:31:00.000+00:002008-03-13T08:31:00.000+00:00Wow .. this Ben Nevis project must be something el...Wow .. this Ben Nevis project must be something else if this blog is anything to go by. <BR/><BR/>Your so relaxed about your whole Spanish trip that it really does come across as _just_ a training exercise .. from your descriptions it's obvious that your focus is so on this Ben Nevis route.<BR/><BR/>Can't wait to hear more about it - Good luck :-)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29070294.post-1765459148090363232008-03-12T23:33:00.000+00:002008-03-12T23:33:00.000+00:00Increddibly impressive achivement and nice bloggin...Increddibly impressive achivement and nice blogging-skills aswell :Dkjell borrdellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03432503203961935566noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29070294.post-40463924166373601812008-03-12T20:36:00.000+00:002008-03-12T20:36:00.000+00:00impressive dave, well doneNMimpressive dave, well done<BR/>NMAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com