Tuesday, 27 November 2012

Last few weeks of training for our September Team... Incredible!



We are nearly there with the ReAch September Team, with just a few weeks left, it has been great seeing the ups and downs and back UPs again! Training for 4 months consistently is not easy, I know.

Sport science is ever changing and only some data seems to carry forward into the next generation of research as 'credible'... We use various training methods specializing in Dual Factor but for me, what makes the ReAch Training Program 'credible' is having someone watching how you are doing during the program period and this is the whole center for my coaching.

Back in GB
It is not that I am a better climber ( I have climbed 8a+ so far since returning in 2010 and am proud but like you, I want more! 8b is killing me, but I have a plan!) but I think I understand the motivational drivers and need for support when things can get a bit tougher.

So here is to my September Team : Matt, Chris, Duncan, Joanne...Nearly THERE! :)

A link to Chris sending Weed Killer Traverse in the Peak and his recent trip to El Chorro in Spain below:

November Tor from 205Chris on Vimeo.


El Chorro
Chris Taylor at El Chorro

Joanne Lucas at Grotte De Sabart testing her core!

Duncan Jones Working techniques at Calames in Ariege
1:1 day at Dunkeld, Scotland on 7b+ with Joanne
Joanne working 8a at Grotte de Sabart, Ariege, Pyrenees
Mark Taking a lesson from Malcolm at Calames


Duncan doing his (S1) at TCA Glasgow's Board Area

If you wish to join our next Training Team using our Online Dual Factor Programme, then please contact markmcgowan01@gmail.com for start dates.

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Saturday, 3 November 2012

Estamos buscando 5 clientes Españoles/Catalanes para nuestro equipo de diciembre


Estamos buscando 5 clientes Españoles/Catalanes para nuestro equipo de diciembre a entrenar con nuestro programa en linea durante 4 meses a un precio de 200 euros. Por favor, pongase en contacto con markmcgowan01@gmail.com

Thursday, 1 November 2012

The 1000 - http://www.climbforlife.it/en/



Inspired by this (http://www.climbforlife.it/en/), I decided it was a good time for me to try for the 1000 pull up challenge as it seems like a great cause and the timing was right for me to try and complete such a great psychological challenge. It took me around 10 hours with 200 visits to the ledge with short sets of 5... Not the cleanest pull ups I have ever done but certainly the meanest!

A great challenge for all when you are looking to build some psychological strength as well as bigger arms! It's not easy but felt great pulling up for that big number 1000! Try it!



Referrals from clients:



"...This training season I decided to get all the help I can to speed up my improvement. I needed guidance to work towards my goals in long term. I also needed more vision and opinions about my exercises and weak links. I am glad I can share my training with Mark..." (Ville Mustonen, Finland)


" I met Mark in Glen Nevis on his return to climbing to check out some lines he had in mind for me, I wasn't really training at this point but after a day or two talking and training with him I had a much more structured idea of what to do to improve and I did" (Kev Shields)