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finally got up there

Posted by Legs4Days on April 21, 2013 at 4:25 pm

Finallly got about 3 climbs in…I need more ceiling space! This was my first time climbing and Im so happy! Bruised foot tho…

Prplegrl10 replied 11 years, 7 months ago 9 Members · 13 Replies
13 Replies

Legs4Days

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April 21, 2013 at 4:55 pm

I think I cud have gone a little higher but Im almost 6 feet tall!
calipolepixie

Member
April 21, 2013 at 9:39 pm

Congrats!
PlatinumAni

Member
April 21, 2013 at 10:03 pm

Congrats and oh boy I remember those buises!
Legs4Days

Member
April 21, 2013 at 10:17 pm

Im not ready for heels but would some type of shoe like a ballet slipper help to prevent some bruising?
Saphyre

Member
April 21, 2013 at 10:21 pm

Congrats and just keep climbing, gail!! Your foot will eventually get used to it. Also, try using your shin a bit more to take some of the pressure off of the foot. It takes some practice, but it will wind up being a prettier climb that way. Yay!
PlatinumAni

Member
April 21, 2013 at 10:26 pm

Gail I shiny plastic or patent leather would… but honestly I recommend building up to it. You will find way harder moves down the line and will wish you had already conditioned your feet 🙂 Good luck and congrats!
Legs4Days

Member
April 21, 2013 at 10:34 pm

Thanks! I will just try to "grin and bear it" lol, and I do bruise easily. I have noticed the thigh bruises dont develop as much now.
michaelaarghh

Member
April 22, 2013 at 12:09 am

YAYYY congrats!!! climbing is such a GREAT strength builder!!

Like Saphyre mentioned, use more of your shin / ankle to climb, rather than the top of your foot. the bones in your feet are tiny and delicate, and it can really hurt them to hold your whole weight. it might take a bit of adjusting (took me ages!) but not only is climbing with proper form prettier, its much, much safer!
Whonam

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April 22, 2013 at 8:20 am

Congrats! So excited for you.
suigintou

Member
April 22, 2013 at 11:55 am

Congrats! Climbing can be tough. I skinned my ankle climbing. Keep at it!
Hazi411

Member
April 23, 2013 at 12:40 am

Well done! It took me a while to grasp the "mechanics" of how to climb, but now I find it so satisfying to be able to climb to the top of the pole at the studio 🙂
Hazi411

Member
April 23, 2013 at 12:40 am

Well done! It took me a while to grasp the "mechanics" of how to climb, but now I find it so satisfying to be able to climb to the top of the pole at the studio 🙂
Prplegrl10

Member
April 23, 2013 at 6:22 am

I just learned to climb last week and am also sporting a bruised foot! I use arnica cream on my bruises because I also bruise very easily. I should be taking out some stock in that stuff the way I am using it lol