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The Cube Houses in Rotterdam, Netherlands

RC News #17: Our 12-Day Western European Vacation

After our competition season ended, Zach and I took a vacation through Europe to four countries in twelve days.

Edinburgh Scott Monument arial view

The Cookie, the Queen, and the Knight in Shining Armour

On the day of the Queen's procession through Edinburgh, Scotland, Zach and I decided to travel from Britain to collect a magical cookie.

Downtown Metz, France in the morning

A Three-Course Food Itinerary in France

Three amazing restaurants in one day in Metz, France

IFSC Brixen World Cup Women's Semi-Finals, 2023

Infographic: My 2023 Season Travel Itinerary and Debrief

Brixen World Cup 2023

RC News #16: All This to Say I Miss You

World Cups have been exponentially harder for me without Zach by my side, but that ends now.

Munich, Germany

23 Day Trips from Frankfurt by Train

Discover 23 amazing cities that are less than four hours from the Frankfurt Main Station!

Brixen World Cup 2023

Some Complicated Thoughts on Mild Success

Leveling up in the world brings on a whole new set of challenges, harder than the ones I've already faced.

A street in downtown Prague

5 Adventurous Travel Tips to Guarantee a Unique Experience

Tourist hotspots are certainly worth visiting, but a unique, off-the-beaten-path experience is how I discover my own hidden gems and become a local myself.

RC News #15: True Love Exists, I Can Prove It

RC News #15: True Love Exists, I Can Prove It

My true love for my husband was unearthed in a day spent traveling from Frankfurt to Prague.

Madison Fischer in semi finals at the Salt Lake City Boulder IFSC World Cup

RC News #14: IFSC World Cup - Salt Lake City

Madison Richardson and Zach Richardson on the podium at the BoulderHouse Langford Tour De Bloc Climbing Competition

RC News #13: Tour de Bloc Langford

For those of you that aren't familiar with Tour de Bloc, it's essentially Canada's classic competition series. Before climbing had an official national governing body, Tour de Bloc was where you competed against fellow Canadians and earned the title of National Champion. Competitions would

BoulderHouse Langford Climbing Gym Outside View

RC News #12: My Secret Training Grounds in Victoria

After travelling from Frankfurt to Tokyo to Seoul, it feels like we've slammed on the breaks here in Victoria. I've been here nearly a dozen times, three of which were with Zach. While we're certainly still on the road, still mid-season, the familiarity

IFSC Seoul Women's Boulder Qualifications

RC News #11: IFSC World Cup - Seoul

The second and final World Cup in Asia took place last weekend in Seoul, South Korea. My result: 25th place, 5 out of semi-finals. This result is really encouraging for me. Like I said a few weeks ago, I've been a little uncertain about my performance so

Seoul, South Korea panoramic view

RC News #10: Separated in Tokyo

Zach and I had to separate on our last day in Japan following the Hachoiji World Cup.

Women's Boulder Qualifications at the 2023 IFSC Hachioji World Cup

RC News #9: IFSC World Cup - Hachioji

Japan has been absolutely incredible. This trip is Zach's fourth time in Japan, and I can see why. There's nothing quite like Japan. The food really is amazing. The people really are polite. The trains really are crammed. It's a crazy experience being here

RC News #8: One Week Out, a Little Bit of Doubt

RC News #8: One Week Out, a Little Bit of Doubt

A chicken chalk bucket from Madison Fischer and Zach Richardson

RC News #7: Getting to the Professional Athlete and Sewing Grind

I've been making chalk bags!

Union Station early in the morning in Toronto, Canada

RC News #6: Zach Doesn't Travel Well and Finishing Canada

As you've now inferred from the title, Zach didn't have quite as good of an experience in time-zone shifted Canada. He got up with me, we trained in the mornings, we caught bakeries as they opened, but for some reason he still felt jet-lagged.

RC News #5: Two Weeks in Toronto

RC News #5: Two Weeks in Toronto

How to stay in your original time zone.

Madison Richardson watching a competitor at Studio Bloc Masters 2023 in Pfungstadt, Germany

Self-Improvement

Don’t Be a Fan: How to Become the Competition

Don't let the best in the world intimidate you. It's as simple as that.

Madison Richardson, Katja Debevec, and Chloe Caulier on the podium at Studio Bloc Masters 2023 Bouldering Competition

RC News #4: Studio Bloc Masters

So, this past weekend I landed second place at the 2023 Studio Bloc Masters Bouldering Competiton. Studio Bloc Masters! That literally happened. Let me tell you five reasons why this is so incredible: 1. It's the largest open international event outside of the World Cup Circuit 2. Studio

Utrecht, Netherlands

RC News #3: Dock Masters

Moving to Langen means that we have a new home climbing gym - Studio Bloc Darmstadt. This is the gym that will host our first event of the season, Studio Bloc Masters on March 11. On March 2nd, our second day in the new apartment, and first training day, we noticed

RC News #2: Settling Down in Germany

RC News #2: Settling Down in Germany

Zach and I found an apartment in Germany.

Madison Fischer and Zach Richardson on their wedding day in Waterloo, Canada

RC News #1: Montreal - Victoria - Toronto - Munich

Zach and Madison Richardson are married and living in Germany!

Berlin city on the water on a sunny day

Self-Improvement

The Training Camp Effect

Leaving your comfort zone is not an easy task, but if you can manage it, there are great gains to be had.