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As we return to outdoor and indoor climbing following a long lay-off, our physical and mental state likely differ from what they were in the pre-pandemic days. To avoid injury, frustration or burn-out, it's important that we ease ourselves back in gently and moderate our expectations. Reading-based climbing coach Xian Goh shares some helpful hints and tips...

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Nice article - some good nuggets!

Excellent article! Thanks.

Made me think - especially the bit about community, kindness to others and yourself. The reciprocal benefits aren't obvious until someone spells it out.

Good article. I felt a bit deflated after my first climbing sesh since the lockdown. It's been four months!

I like the idea to practice climbing a route a variation of speeds once comfortable with the technicalities of it.