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This is a section of one of the great 8a's in the Grotte De Sabart which eventually,after many repeats, I could use to warm up. It was an amazing feeling to get your core to that level and I learned a lot from this style after being shown the technical beta by Stevie.</div>
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Recientemente, en la competencia por la IFSC Escalada Copa del Mundo
de 2015 en Sheffield , Gran Bretaña. España e Italia amigos me
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Como con mi español , quiero aprender más técnicas y movimientos para los escaladores con una pierna. Con mi conexion a España es fuerte, ya que es donde yo elegí para ir a construir una mejor conexión y la comprensión de lo que quería para mi país natal , Escocia , el británico<br />
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Nunca he creído en este tipo de productos similares . Probablemente
porque creo que el cuerpo tiene la capacidad para cuidar de sí mismo en
tales áreas. Pero , estoy viendo un beneficio para la comodidad de mi
piel después de la formación de las sesiones con la aplicación de
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<i>"Abseiling down from the Eiger summit in a storm in the dark with a blind climber, an Autistic climber and a climber with MS wasn't terrifying, it just felt meaningful..."</i><br />
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<a href="https://goo.gl/maps/FZMlp" target="_blank">Big Rock Climbing Centre </a>in MK are teaming up to provide regular coaching sessions from Mark McGowan from Reach Climbing Coach.<br />
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If you live in the area and are looking to improve your climbing with structured sessions from a GB Team coach then get in touch to arrange a 2hr session at Big Rock with Mark for £30.<br />
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Contact <a href="mailto:markmcgowan01@gmail.com">markmcgowan01@gmail.com</a> or call Chris on <b></b>Tel: 01908 583 128
to arrange your session.<br />
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<b>Big Rock Climbing Centre</b><br />
Mandeville Drive<br />
Kingston<br />
Milton Keynes<br />
MK10 0AG<br />
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Don't just hope and pray for the best in your climbing, take action based on experience with our climbers on the rainbow project: Autism At Height.<br />
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If you, a friend or family member are Autistic and want to begin or improve your climbing skills with Reach Climbing Coach, then contact <a href="mailto:markmcgowan01@gmail.com">markmcgowan01@gmail.com</a> for cost of a 1:1 coaching programme built around a quality experience of working with Autism At Height.<br />
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Mark has worked and help develop young Jamie Owen's climbing skills, self confidence and other life skills, which eventually lead to Jamie's successful ascent of the Eiger in Switzerland in July.<br />
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<i>"Working every week with Jamie in North Wales, around UK competitions, climbing in the Pyrenees and finally sharing the summit of the notorious Eiger, has been life changing for both of us. I understand Jamie and his perspective, sometimes more than I understand the 'neurotically' shaped ideas of what is 'normal' in life and society. First we built mutual trust, then friendship, then we focused on driving his performance in climbing.</i><br />
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<i>Jamie has won every competition he has entered and now climbed the Eiger and that is why he is a key part of our project. Autism at Height has and is learning so much from Jamie and his perseverance, kindness and basic will to improve his own and others lives like his, is what makes my work so meaningful and worthwhile..." (Mark McGowan)</i><br />
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Now based in Northamptonshire, we are hoping to develop the project in England as well as planned trips further afield. Please get in touch if the Autism At Height project is of interest to you or someone you know.<br />
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<a href="mailto:markmcgowan01@gmail.com">markmcgowan01@gmail.com</a>markmcgowan01http://www.blogger.com/profile/01631190408080858589noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2218808365476679307.post-11591111508998831032015-08-07T17:42:00.000+01:002015-08-07T17:42:11.179+01:00Corby Climbing Centre...Crowdfunding Now!<div style="text-align: center;">
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To build a public bouldering centre in Corby, Northamptonshire, which
offers indoor rock climbing for all ages and abilities, and therapeutic
climbing programmes for the whole community<br />
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About the project</h2>
Over the last three years, <a href="http://www.ididadventure.co.uk/" title="iDID Adventure">iDID Adventure</a>
has supported countless marginalised young people to improve their
physical and mental health through therapeutic adventure programmes that
improve well-being, confidence and self-esteem. Through our work, we've
seen the phenomenal health benefits of rock climbing and we think
everyone should have access to that!<br />
<b>Sadly, our local area doesn't have a dedicated climbing
centre within easy reach. iDID has identified an opportunity to build a
state of the art bouldering facility to enable people of all ages and
abilities to enjoy this awesome sport... the benefits are huge!</b><br />
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<li>Improve fitness<b><br /></b></li>
<li>Aid communication, social interaction, and risk management skills</li>
<li>Fun for everyone</li>
<li>Great family activity</li>
<li>Increase strength</li>
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<b>As a social enterprise, the profits from the centre will
enable us to offer social programmes to a wider population, invest in
grassroots paraclimbing, and support marginalised individuals in our
community. </b><br />
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The Corby Climbing Centre will be home to over 6000 sqft of
bouldering walls catering for absolute beginners and advanced climbers
alike. Bouldering is low level climbing without the use of ropes with
walls surrounded by thick crash mats. Each wall has a different
'problem' (a series of climbing holds that form a route to the top of
the wall). Climbers then use their strength, problem solving skills, and
technique to get to the top. No two routes are the same.<br />
<b>This fantastic sport has seen a massive rise in popularity
due to the fact it's extremely accessible, sociable, and most
importantly... it's fun!</b><br />
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Over the last year, our team of experts have worked tirelessly,
volunteering their time, expertise, and money to get this right so we
have the best chance of launching a high standard bouldering facility in
Corby. For the locals here, it's tough to get into this brilliant sport
when there is no dedicated climbing centre nearby, and we want to share
the benefits that climbing can have on people's lives.<br />
As a great way to keep fit, bouldering can be enjoyed on your own or
with a group of friends. At Corby Climbing Centre, you can choose to
come down and climb independently or join one of our many climbing clubs
and sessions.<br />
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<li><b>Coaching evening</b></li>
<li><b>Paraclimbing clubs</b></li>
<li><b>Bouldering Leagues</b></li>
<li><b>Dedicated children's sessions</b></li>
<li><b>Ladies Only</b></li>
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As an organisation, social responsibility and impact is in our blood,
we've helped countless individuals through our programmes and
development work, here are a few examples.<br />
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<li><b>178 programmes for over 200 young people </b></li>
<li><b>Over 2000 volunteer hours</b></li>
<li><b>Award-winning inclusive grassroots adventure clubs</b></li>
<li><b>Creators of the UK's first alternative <a href="http://www.ididadventure.co.uk/sign-climb-system">communication system for climbers</a> with communication difficulties</b></li>
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The Corby Climbing Centre will be open to the general public,
and will be no different. Here are just a few ways we'll be giving back:<br />
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<li><b>Paying above the living wage</b></li>
<li><b>Committing to environmental responsibility</b></li>
<li><b>Delivering therapeutic climbing programmes in the community</b></li>
<li><b>Supporting local events and community organisation</b></li>
<li><b>Sponsorships for promising young climbers limited by economic status</b></li>
<li><b>Invest in the growth of grassroots paraclimbing</b></li>
</ul>
<b>However, none of this is possible if we can't raise the
last bit of money. We've raised over 60% of our funds and now... we need
your help.</b><br />
By helping us raise £75,000, you'll be bringing this amazing climbing
centre to life. If we don't get fully funded, we can't build. It's as
simple as that.<br />
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Give as little or as much as you can, <a href="http://www.ididadventure.co.uk/corby-climbing-centre">http://www.ididadventure.co.uk/corby-climbing-centre</a><br />
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<i><br />"Jamie Owen Personal Development And Support:<br /><br />Ive been working with Jamie for over a year now in Snowdonia on a weekly basis which has lead to a massive improvement in Jamie in terms of his well being and improved ability to cope with more complex situations such as travel, budgeting and food shopping in both the UK, France and more recently in Switzerland where Jay climbed the Eiger as part of the GB Eiger Paraclimb 2015, (<a href="http://www.ukclimbing.com/news/item.php?id=69870" target="_blank">see media report</a>)<br />On the Eiger, Jamie’s courage and raw humanity was profound to be part of. He personally assisted in motivating John Churcher on the final ice field in a very precarious situation to make the final few steps to the summit. A truly inspiring moment for me as his coach and key worker.</i><br />
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<i><br />Jay has come such a long way, in fact, we both have… Jamie is now in a film about the Eiger Paraclimb!<br /><br />I have moved to Northampton now, but wish to continue my work with Jay as I promised him a better life than the one he has endured living in a small room with his parents.<br /><br />I would like to propose the following..</i>."<br />
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If you meet Jay Owen in the Welsh mountains or at the Indy Climbing
Wall or Beacon Climbing Centre don't try and fix him, he doesn't need that, just say hello, shake his hand and be a real friend. If
your lucky, you will learn something about Autism, just like he has had
to learn about you...<br />
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<i></i>Here is to more access for a better life for Jamie and others unlike him!<br />
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... Next!!!!!!!!<br />
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#autismatheight<br />
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Reach Climbing Coach is now based in Northamptonshire, England.<br />
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If you live or work in or around the wider area and climb between 6a and 7c and are looking for 1:1 climbing coaching then please get in touch via <a href="mailto:markmcgowan01@gmail.com">markmcgowan01@gmail.com</a> for cost and coaching strategy<br />
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Indoor and outdoor coaching available depending on your needs and plans. Just supply that information when directed to our online data-capture form.<br />
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<br />markmcgowan01http://www.blogger.com/profile/01631190408080858589noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2218808365476679307.post-9333746720960598902015-05-22T17:34:00.004+01:002015-05-22T17:34:59.179+01:00Chapter 2: "Training" with Dani Andrada, Edu Marín and Patxi Usobiaga<div style="text-align: center;">
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We are recruiting for 5 clients for our online training programme beginning May. If you climb between 6a to 7c.<br />
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The plan will work around the cycle of Strength > Power> Power Endurance against a back drop of a Fatigue cycle to induce an extended climbing peak.<br />
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If you are keen to train for 6 weeks using our online Dual Factor Programme then please contact<a href="http://markmcgowan01@gmail.com/" target="_blank"> markmcgowan01@gmail.com</a> for details. The cost is £100 or 100 euros (English & Spanish)<br />
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markmcgowan01http://www.blogger.com/profile/01631190408080858589noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2218808365476679307.post-62579319728155563962015-04-30T16:22:00.001+01:002015-04-30T16:22:04.977+01:00 Route Setting for Para - Climbing in Europe<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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I will be specialising in route setting for Paraclimbing from May onwards in UK then available in Europe after August 2015.<br />
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I have been working specifically in Paraclimbing for a while now as a coach and have decided to combine my route setting experience with Paraclimbing coaching to hopefully provide a service based around excellence supported by a depth of knowledge in movement in climbing that has led me to this point.<br />
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Please contact me at <a href="mailto:markmcgowan01@gmail.com">markmcgowan01@gmail.com</a> for rates if you are a climbing centre or event organiser looking for Paraclimbing specific route setting.<br />
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<br />markmcgowan01http://www.blogger.com/profile/01631190408080858589noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2218808365476679307.post-32425749760997000882015-04-27T08:54:00.003+01:002015-04-27T08:59:06.891+01:00Online 6 Week Training Programme for May- Recruiting for 5 clients<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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We are recruiting for 5 clients for our online training programme beggining May. If you climb between 6a to 7c.<br />
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The plan will work around the cycle of Strength > Power> Power Endurance against a back drop of a Fatigue cycle to induce an extended climbing peak.<br />
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If you are keen to train for 6 weeks using our online Dual Factor Programme then please contact<a href="http://markmcgowan01@gmail.com/" target="_blank"> markmcgowan01@gmail.com</a> for detail. The cost is £100 or 100 euros (English & Spanish)<br />
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<br />markmcgowan01http://www.blogger.com/profile/01631190408080858589noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2218808365476679307.post-69384296627556553182015-04-13T17:21:00.000+01:002015-04-13T18:53:51.864+01:00Dave Bowes thinks he's so pretty! But is he pretty enough for 8a?<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Dave Bowes thinks he's so pretty! But man... I think he's ugly, cause me and Ali are much prettier!<br />
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'... Even the sweat on his own head runs backwards from his face... He's so ugly... My crocs are even prettier than he is, and they are ugly man...'<br />
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Finding your climbing style takes time, like learning to box well, I expect, never done it! It's hard trying to look so pretty when your body is being busted with explosive movements or drowning in lactic acid, but me and Ali do our best!<br />
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<span style="text-align: center;">Dave is asking me why I don't send the 8a (I demonstrated it for </span><a href="https://vimeo.com/98841583" style="text-align: center;" target="_blank"><span id="goog_302239211"></span>Finalcrux Films<span id="goog_302239212"></span></a><span style="text-align: center;"> last year with one slip... Woopsie!) But I keep telling him that until I get my tooth fixed, then I'm just not pretty enough to send the route...</span><br />
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Dave has a great climbing style, but he is gonna have to get much prettier!<br />
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OK, maybe he is pretty?<br />
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... But we are much prettier!!!<br />
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Dave's chosen charity that inspires him to fight the demons of living with a hidden brain injury is pretty good...<br />
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markmcgowan01http://www.blogger.com/profile/01631190408080858589noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2218808365476679307.post-20151443861405264602015-04-10T11:14:00.000+01:002015-04-10T15:15:19.185+01:00Fingers: Training them in three phases - Strength > Power > Power Endurance...<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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There's obviously a few ways to strengthen your fingers for rock climbing. At Reach, we break it down into three phases:<br />
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The main focus is to wait until you have an appropriate level of static finger strength before converting it to dynamic power and finally power endurance. </div>
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first UK female to climb 8b), <br />
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Ruth's partner told me a few weeks ago that Ruth went out and worked the moves on an 8c in the first session having not climbed for a long time. Some people (like Ruth, and her son!) have an amazing strength to weight ratio and some people (like me!) have to work harder at it.<br />
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We are running a 3 week online training programme in English and Spanish beginning Monday the 27th of April for £35.<br />
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If you want to join and see a marked improvement in finger strength gains using our framework then please contact <a href="mailto:markmcgowan01@gmail.com">markmcgowan01@gmail.com</a> before the 25th of April.markmcgowan01http://www.blogger.com/profile/01631190408080858589noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2218808365476679307.post-91133828011208386582015-04-08T23:19:00.002+01:002015-04-08T23:38:45.936+01:00"What?" (Mark), "Nothing..." (Dave), "Good!" (Mark)...<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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After Leaving the Google+ popper in Birmingham, I managed to hook up with GB Paraclimber Dave Bowes near Liverpool. I drank all his wine then we headed into Wales the following day to get Dave on his 8a Project.<br />
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Dave's brain injury is very complex for me to understand but we are getting to know each other better and building trust in our climber coach relationship. <br />
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I think as a better coach you have to be in the persons life a little more than you might expect and that is very satisfying as a human being. I didn't feel very human being this morning after drinking Dave's house out of vino tinto, pero ahora, yo bien :)<br />
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Developing mutual respectio takes time, building trustio takes time and maybe its about time Paraclimbing in the UK chewed on some 8's. Ocho a para Dave Bowes pronto yo creo.<br />
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A bit rough on the communication at the start of the day, but we got there and Dave is getting ever closer to climbing 8a.<br />
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A good day...<br />
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<br />markmcgowan01http://www.blogger.com/profile/01631190408080858589noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2218808365476679307.post-13658386283771501752015-04-06T23:27:00.000+01:002015-04-10T10:32:58.439+01:00Becoming A Birmingham Google+ Millionaire!<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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in Auzat, Pyrenees<br />
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John pointed out to me that I was a google+ millionaire when we were discussing how to bring more awareness to Paraclimbing on an international platform. It turns out my Google+ hits are above the million. If it helps us attract more people to support the Eiger Paraclimb then that's great.<br />
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It feels a lot easier hitting my first google+ million than it was hitting my first £1,000,000 in business sales in my previous life! Funny...<br />
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A great week with John. Competitions, training, systems development for Eiger, running with John for first time and eating shit loads of his food. All good. Snowdonia ahora por favour...<br />
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but it still gives me a giggle. Not a google...</td></tr>
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