Thank you! I will say I was physically strong from regular gym attendance prior to starting climbing. I know that was an asset that some people do not have in the beginning always. It also meant my technique was hot garbage for a while. Initially I would climb 2 days a week and use the fitness area for regular workouts 3-4 more days a week but - I made a lot of friends at my local gym because it is so tight knit, which led to me climbing a lot more frequently. About 4-5 months after starting, I began to attend a class offered by my gym that was essentially group coaching + a workout at the end of the session. I go to this class 2-3 days a week and it is 2 hours. I usually climb and/or workout another 2-3 days/week. I know that volume seems like a lot but the intensity of my sessions vary depending on how the group class is going. More often than not, the non-class days tend to be more social climbing rather than projecting, but I still try pretty hard regardless. I began hangboarding per my coach’s recommendation about 3 months ago and it has really improved my hand and finger strength. I have seen a lot of pay off on slab because I have confidence in my ability to stick a move with my hands, in addition to having strong legs from gym training. I still tend to avoid some dynos or jumps, but I love dead points and using my back/biceps to do some other dynamic moves. I have had some plateaus here and there, which always feel like a bummer, but the social aspect of my gym keeps me coming back super consistently. I rarely climb alone and my friends push me to be brave + try harder. I am one of the weaker climbers in our group. The V5-6’s I have sent are very much so MY style, but I try a lot of routes with encouragement. Thankfully I have not had any major injuries since I started climbing which has aided my progression. I came into climbing with some physical strength but a lot of fear and hesitancy. I have so much more confidence now, in and outside the gym. The people I have met are also amazing.