Blog

Blog

Read the publications of Richardsons Climbing as they write about their experiences as athletes mentally, their time travelling and competing, as well as their latest adventures and situations they find themselves in.
Mar
19
Don't Be a Fan

Don't Be a Fan

Don't let the best in the world intimidate you. It's as simple as that.
5 min read
Feb
22
The Training Camp Effect

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.
4 min read
Feb
26
Pushing Further

Pushing Further

For the longest time, I thought my best chance of getting really good at climbing was to specialize, and train
4 min read
Jul
11
Man and Machine

Man and Machine

As an athlete, you’re constantly iterating on your training. Five years ago, my training was child’s play, at
4 min read
Apr
15
You Have to Suffer

You Have to Suffer

I’ve spent a lot of time over the years, thinking about what it means to be a professional athlete.
5 min read
Feb
27
The One Hit Wonder

The One Hit Wonder

In all my years of competing, I’ve come to an absolute conclusion: anyone can win a competition. Whether it’
4 min read
Feb
02
The Process

The Process

I started meditating because I wanted to be a better athlete. While that motivation is still present, meditation practice and
4 min read
Dec
18
Training on the 25th

Training on the 25th

Christmas day is a pretty major holiday. Most people get the day off work, there’s a good two, even
2 min read
Nov
08
High Quality High Fives

High Quality High Fives

Anyone who knows me knows I’m a competition climber. I have little business being outside, but recently I thought
3 min read
Oct
20
The Question of Passion

The Question of Passion

People often question whether I enjoy training. After all, training takes up the majority of my athletic life. If you
4 min read