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I love this Laura - really interesting to contemplate shallow and deep terrain in one's life. Beautiful footage!

Here’s what I learned from all the climbing videos I’ve watched for beginners (before I watch your video & there will undoubtedly be differences): Wear clothes that allow free movement and aren’t too tight. Avoid hoodies, as they can snag or get in the way. Remove watches, rings, and accessories to prevent injuries or damage. For climbing shoes, choose a snug fit with no air pockets when you move or put pressure on footholds. The heel should sit firmly against the back, and your big toe should touch the front without causing pain. Poorly fitting shoes can hinder progress or cause unnecessary discomfort. Warm up before climbing by doing light cardio and joint mobilizations, focusing on ankles, wrists, shoulders, and hips. Start with easy routes to complete your warm-up. Place your feet carefully by watching where you step until secure. Use the toe of your shoe, not the entire sole, and leverage the inside or outside edges for precision. When no footholds are available, try smearing: press the front of your shoe sole against the wall or a volume and apply weight. To climb higher without fear, learn to fall correctly. Land feet first, then your buttocks, with arms crossed on your chest, and tuck your head inward. Roll sideways if necessary, and avoid landing on your ankles, wrists, or neck. Climb with straight arms to conserve energy, relying mostly on your legs, which are much stronger than your arms. Always maintain three points of contact, and position yourself under handholds to balance better. Advance your technique with moves like the flag, using your opposite foot for balance, and staying close to the wall with your hips for efficient leg pushes. Practice advanced techniques such as heel hooks, toe hooks, drop knees (down knees), dynos, bicycles, and smearing. Refine your basics by focusing on foot placements, foot switches, and traverses (sideways climbs). Get familiar with different holds like jugs, slopers, pinches, and two- or three-finger pockets. Visualize better climbing strategies by descending after an attempt and rethinking your approach to be more efficient and avoid unnecessary movements. Grades indicate climbing difficulty. In France, easier routes have lower numbers, starting at 4a and reaching up to 9c. For example, 4a, 4b, 4c, 5a, 5b, 5c, 6a, 6a+, 6b, 6b+, and so on. Don’t hesitate to try problems slightly above your current level. Follow safety and courtesy rules: ensure the landing area is clear, respect climbers already on the wall, avoid monopolizing routes if others are waiting, and encourage fellow climbers without giving away solutions unless asked. Rest adequately: 30 seconds after an early fall, 1-2 minutes for mid-route falls, and 4-5 minutes after strenuous moves. Take at least one rest day between sessions to prevent injuries. Build strength naturally by climbing frequently but cautiously, as tendons strengthen more slowly. Avoid overexertion and do strength exercises only after warming up.

Please keep making videos as you progress in climbing. Please. I commit to watching them all.

:o this is an amazing video! I had about 10 climbing videos on a to watch list but then this came, thank you!

Ah man, you are so tenacious. Show us some of the others tackling the same boulders as well?

Flapper... needs a dictionary entry please

Awesome vid your editing skills have come a long way in a short time 🦾🦾

RUclips failed to recommend this video to me. If I had seen this I would have been somewhat more prepared "climbing with you" a couple of weeks ago. You good at this stuff!

Interesting... you come across not very positive about the process, yet you did it and got through it! Well done. Will be Interesting to hear your take on it in 6 months time. Because you sure did a lot of stuff in those 75 days, it seems you achieved a lot as well?

Loving this series!

Great vid Laura - better you than me :)

Stay soft! I like it.

I think internalizing failure can be beneficial, but only if you make it about specific things you can change. Like "I messed up because I did X, in the future I will do Y instead" rather than "I messed up because I'm a bad person". I would agree, though, that sometimes you do everything right and still fail, and in those cases it's healthier to see it as a result of external factors (which it usually is) rather than something wrong with yourself.

I think it also depends on the individuals motivations and inspirations. I know some internally motivated people may find self-improvement to be easier. Interesting take.

Interesting take on the Internal vs. External Locus of Control discussion 🤔 Thanks for sharing!

Did you go back?…🤔

Too true!

My first thought will never be to sign up for a 100 mile bike race

There will be loads of pain and self-doubt until you send your hardest route ever and you will not look back.

I can't believe this only has 53 views. Beautiful and inspiring.

In the last couple of weeks I just fell in love with this race. I don't know why but my inner voice tells me to go with it, although I am anticipating a huge amount of physical and mental suffering. Your video has showed me that sometimes that is the whole purpose of it: to be able to find a why within a very hard journey. That is the prize. Your message is extraordinary! Congratulations!

Wow, great video & contents. Nice summary of 11 years of hard work and while having fun.

Nice.

Okay. We need to talk.

Oh no, i think your mic didn't pick up your voice. Or maybe you forgot to ad dit in.

Have fun climbing. Its a great sport 😊

The only thing I can think about is; what if those glasses fell off 🤔lol

One day we will see Loftie in shorts.

weird way to pass the time.

Paintball gun

You leave it alone

I'd climb somewhere else instead

love your "average human being does climbing with casual zeal" approach =D curious to see how quickly you can improve, very analytic like someone said

You will learn climbing quick with how well you understand yourself and all your early inquiries about climbing technique. That kind of attention to detail pays off tenfold in climbing. Loved the vid! Except the part with the gym noise.

you got this!

This is such a great concept, where is this one? And are there more events in the pipeline? (Well done btw)

I completed my first Backyard Ultra in December. Made it 8 laps for a 33 mile, but I knew I had more in me. Good luck on the next one.

… with that accent you either from Slapstad or a Sandtonist… what the crap are you doing getting yourself covered in volcano ash? Do tell 😂😂😂

Is a goody one!

👌 "promo sm"

bruh homie just fell lmao

Holy crap..

Laura! OMG Wow!

The rock that horror movie characters trip on

Not a crash bruh homie just fel

skill issue

So proud of you two! 🤩 Please keep following your heart/curiosity!!! It ensures your life is unique, lived/experienced and true to yourself. This remains true, regardless of where your curiosity may lead you in future - doing ultra events or taking up stamp collecting.

Thanks for the explanation of whats going on it really clears things up

As a mother I love this window into your cycling world, girls. These are enriching life experiences. Glad to know you both. ❤

Awesome footage.