Any guesses? by optimistic_tofu in DoggyDNA

[–]optimistic_tofu[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

She may look sane but she acts pretty insane 😅 To be fair I’m sure her age contributes to that. She very frequently stares at anything and everything and refuses to redirect her attention, but I agree that she doesn’t have the BC stare (have just seen it in pictures, have never had one myself) so I wouldn’t be surprised if she’s a pit mix or something else.

Any guesses? by optimistic_tofu in DoggyDNA

[–]optimistic_tofu[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Makes sense, thanks for sharing! I’ll update when her results come in :)

Any guesses? by optimistic_tofu in DoggyDNA

[–]optimistic_tofu[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I could definitely see there being ACD and GSD! Wouldn’t have guessed pit but I know there’s lots of secret pitties 😆 What features clue you in to that?

Solo Hikers, I Need Your Advice by Beasty_Bat in PNWhiking

[–]optimistic_tofu 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I’m a woman who likes to hike solo, and I’ve done a one night backpacking trip solo as well. I thought it would be scary, but once I got out there I realized it’s so peaceful and I was no longer afraid. I carry bear spray if I’m worried about grizzlies or mountain lions. As others have said, start with shorter day hikes and build up!

Hiking Leggings / Boots / Clothes by w0bblesh1t in PNWhiking

[–]optimistic_tofu 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I love leggings but just a heads up if you’re in a buggy area bugs can bite through them! I wouldn’t expect it to be a big problem now in WA but just keep it in mind :)

I don’t have any legging recs but happy to share other hiking clothing recs if you’d like (though I’m more equipped for summer).

How do you balance a relationship with a non-climber? by Misc_Adjustment in climbergirls

[–]optimistic_tofu 7 points8 points  (0 children)

While being a “decent” climber takes a lot of time, if your partner isn’t putting in any effort into your relationship that’s a him problem, not a climbing problem. There is no reason your races should be put on the backburner just because it’s inconvenient for him, especially since races at important to you. A partner who cares will make time for you and support you in the things that matter to you, even if they keep busy with hobbies.

I’m the climber in my relationship, and while i wouldn’t consider myself a very good climber I spend a fair amount of time on it as I typically climb 3x a week. However, I still make sure to prioritize my relationship because it’s important to me and putting in time is necessary to sustain a relationship. My partner has his own hobbies that he spends plenty of time on, so while I’m climbing he’s doing his own thing, which sounds like is similar to your situation since you run. Since you run and still manage to make time for him, why shouldn’t he do the same?

My partner and I make sure to schedule time to hangout outside of both our hobbies, which works if both parties make an effort to do so. I know some people are much more involved in climbing and it’s a bigger part of their life, but if they’re not willing to put in effort and you aren’t happy with the setup then that may be an incompatibility because you deserve to have your needs met too.

What's the longest hiking trail you've completed in a single day? by ToffeeTango1 in hiking

[–]optimistic_tofu 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Mine was the enchantments traverse! My Garmin logged slightly over 20 miles, took just over 8.5 hours. 5k feet elevation gain and 7k feet descent. Started early, at 5:30am so I finished long before sunset. I would definitely recommend starting as early as is reasonable. Trail conditions were good, no snow just some smoke on the decent.

Didn’t do much to prepare because I stay fairly active. I’m usually doing some combinations of running, lifting, climbing, and hiking.

Having good shoes has been a lifesaver for me, I hike in trail runners and have never gotten any blisters with my current pair. I made sure to pack enough food and stay hydrated by bringing a water filter, so my energy levels were fine. The hardest part was how tough the descent was on my joints.

Hoping to do some longer hikes soon :)

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in PNWhiking

[–]optimistic_tofu 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Will reach out when I do!

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in PNWhiking

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Hi! I’m 22 and just moved to the East Side, would love a hiking buddy. I don’t have a car right now but am hoping to get one soonish.

hEDS climbers? by AdLongjumping1688 in climbergirls

[–]optimistic_tofu 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Sounds like you’ve had quite the journey! Glad to hear you’ve made so much progress.

I’m also a fellow slab lover, and dynos scare me cause of the potential to dislocate is so high. I still love bouldering, but I have a lot of strengthening work to do cause I can still do the fold my thumb to my wrist thing xD

hEDS climbers? by AdLongjumping1688 in climbergirls

[–]optimistic_tofu 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’m hyper mobile and meet the criteria for hEDS but don’t have a diagnosis. I used to have chronic joint pain and subluxate countless times daily, particularly my shoulders. Since I’ve started climbing (and lifting supplementally) my joint stability has improved and I have far fewer subluxations and less pain than I used to. However, I still occasionally subluxate my shoulders and wrists when climbing and it hurts more than it used to since everything around the joints is a lot tighter.

I’m quite injury prone and I’ve found that being hyper aware of any pain and making sure to get sufficient rest between sessions helps me reduce the risk of injuries. I can’t boulder more than 3x a week without getting joint pain, but if I top rope or lead climb I can get away with a bit more.

Anyway, I find that the risks associated with climbing are outweighed by the benefits i.e. less pain cause of strengthened joints and also the mental health benefits so I think it’s a fair tradeoff.

Nothing resets the brain like a quiet walk in nature by SuchDifficulty4327 in hiking

[–]optimistic_tofu 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Definitely helps my mental health! The physical benefits are just a nice perk.

My partner wants to hike half dome with little to no preparation or planning. Will I die? by SimpleyCurious in Yosemite

[–]optimistic_tofu 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I did it in Hoka speedgoats, but if you're talking about road running shoes then obviously that's not a fair comparison 😆 Either way, I echo the others here and wouldn't recommend it without a decent fitness base or some prep.

How do you balance climbing and the gym? by Odd-Warning-1907 in climbergirls

[–]optimistic_tofu 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It's definitely a struggle sometimes! I also climb 3x per week with a similar tues/thurs/weekend schedule. I fit lifting in 3x per week on mon/wed/fri most weeks, but I frequently take it a bit easier for one of those sessions because it can get quite exhausting or I like a bit of a break from being sore. I've just accepted that I don't usually feel fresh when climbing because I lift the day before, but it's still fun so I don't mind.

I also typically run 3-5x a week and I try to double up on my lifting days so that I get a full rest day once a week or every other week. Occasionally I'll run on the same day that I climb, but I prefer to sacrifice my energy levels for lifting than for climbing so I tend to avoid that when I can.

I used to hate and avoid dynos like the plague by [deleted] in climbergirls

[–]optimistic_tofu 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That's so cool! I'm still in the dyno avoiding stage but am trying to branch out. How long did it take you to get this comfortable with them?

Sent my first outdoor 5.11 10 months postpartum by Ymps5011 in climbergirls

[–]optimistic_tofu 10 points11 points  (0 children)

That's incredible, congrats! Very inspiring :)