I Climbed My First V7 In Just 7 Weeks! Here's How I Did It

[@MrChristof1234567890]

This is so sick! I found your channel recently and it’s some of the best climbing content I’ve seen. Not only am I pushing for my first 7, I also help run my college’s team and I get to climb with a ton of brand new climbers. Your advice for beginners is so helpful. When new climbers ask me “how do I improve my footwork?” I actually have a coherent response and drills to follow up with. So thank you because your videos make my climbing experience so much better and are helping a bunch of people in my community

[@SendEdition]

That’s so awesome! I’m glad it has been helpful and good luck with your team and your 7 - you got this!

[@clarehiggins5398]

Thank you for sharing this! It's great to see that even the KZbinr climbers we look up to get stuck or frustrated, too. I recently got out of a blocked place in climbing but it's easy to feel like you're the only one when it's happening. Really liked the video!

[@SendEdition]

Glad you made it through the block and thank you so much - I’m glad you liked it 😊

[@devinp4855]

To anyone that might think it was a soft 7…I climb at both gyms in this video and was motivated to try that blue V7 after I saw Sarah had sent it. I thought I was a good climber since I’ve flashed V6 and can climb the majority of V5s…but this climb shut me down quick. I couldn’t make any progress on it. No excuses, just a great send Sarah, nicely done. 👊

[@SendEdition]

That means so much coming from you, thank you! And btw, I think you’re a fantastic climber - always making those crazy hard moves :D

[@wrswrftp]

On a proper v7 its physically impossible to have the strenght after 7 weeks. So with no prior training thats not very plausible. Technique does matter alot but its definietely not everything. Building strength takes years not weeks

[@geraldmartsy2165]

Great vid, Sara. It's crazy what change of scenery can do!

[@JayTie1]

It's always like this with something you project for a longer time! In the end, all moves are so refined and dialed in with precision, the final send looks almost easy. Well done!!

[@saraelbez1730]

Thanks Sarah for yet an other awesome video, Love your honestly and openness!! congrats on the V7. as a relatively new beginner to climber your vidoe have been an amazingly valuable tool for my growth

[@SendEdition]

I’m so glad you’ve found my content helpful - thanks for commenting! And welcome to the climbing community :D

[@danielprag5652]

Great job! I loved that you shared your emotions and inner workings throughout the process. This is really quality material. I really hope you get more subs - you deserve it!!

[@amozizzle7566]

I love this 😀. I've been watching these videos since you had your first few videos and this progression of content is super dope and humbling. So relatable.

[@aliciapenrod417]

Enjoyed honesty and seeing progression of getting your first v7. Fine line between training hard and training way too much. Sometimes it helps to take that rest time (days, weeks, or more) away. Great lessons for us all. Thanks for sharing.

[@SendEdition]

Yep, I think that is certainly something I’m figuring out :D I’m glad you enjoyed the video!

[@philmorris1570]

I've been using your videos to help me learn to climb. This is in a completely different league. Forget climbing, you have created a guide to self improvement that can be applied to any struggle people face. Thank you for being so honest and vulnerable..it is a wonderful gift

[@SendEdition]

This is the nicest comment I've ever received - thank you so much

[@mster50]

I saw you working that one a few times. Looked super tough. Really happy you got your first V7 though, congratulations!

[@LuMaFoe]

Thank you for this video. I do like it. Especially since it feels so authentic and you were not afraid to show us your weekness.

[@SendEdition]

I was (and still am) a bit nervous to showcase some of the reality so I’m glad you liked it - thanks for watching and for your comment. I’m glad you liked it!

[@dropthepenguin7]

I love the content you post. But this? Thank you! I needed to see this without knowing I needed to see this (hahaha) Great commitment. Keep up the good work!

[@thiagohitz8657]

6:30 that spray wall thoooo😍

[@richarddoan9172]

Such a great story. Congrats on the V7!

[@SendEdition]

Thank you so much!

[@belle6643]

I like your honesty. I can totally relate to you even though it's top rope and lead that I do. Thanks for putting your content out to help other climbers.

[@StephenTvedt]

Congrats on the V7 and thanks so much for sharing this!! I think that a lot of hard grades when climbed well just look easy, it’s deceiving.

[@timhoke1229]

Love these videos Sarah. Always motivating!

[@CrimpingPebbles]

What a ride!! Thanks for sharing your experience, it resonates a lot with what I’m going thru at the moment. I promised myself that I wouldn’t get too attached to indoor problems, I know the stone won’t go anywhere eh eh

[@jeanpaulorl]

To compare what Grades do u now climb on the moonboard?

[@SmartFamilyMoney]

This video is great! I love hearing the story of how you worked so hard for your goal. Very inspiring.

[@michaelmatonte9586]

That’s how my first one happened. I was projecting one V7 and kept falling by doing that same swing off and then they put up a V7 that I was able to do in like 10 tries.

[@SendEdition]

That’s awesome! Thanks so much for your comment :)

[@BreefinsKnowsBest]

Sweet video! Last year my goal was to climb a v4 before the end of the year but it ended up being unrealistic so it just felt like so much pressure and took the fun out of climbing. Now I focus more on improving skills instead of hard timelines for the next grade. I did my first v4 a few weeks ago so I got there eventually!

[@miguelgalllego]

That was a pretty good journey, congrats on the V7 send, that's already some serious number, first of many to come!

[@sebjan180]

Awesome video, you put words to many important concepts. The part about how you thought about creating motivation was interesting, especially as you connected to it in the end. The drop in performance as you started overreaching with your training leading to no longer following the plan, such a common thing and illustrates the reason for things like de-load weeks. The feeling of consistent failure, so common in climbing, yet still a struggle sometimes, how many attempts are reasonable before giving up. And I think in particular, you showed how focusing on a specific project rather a grade, can act as a driver for development that still allowed you to develop your skills to the level that you could actually climb another project at that grade, which I presume you wouldn't have otherwise. And finally, the pain of seeing your project go a way, the cost we need to deal with as indoor climbers for the benefit of getting new and exciting climbs on a frequent basis. The latter was also a good explanation for the allure and benefits of outdoor climbing as a driver for developing your skills. Great work and thanks for sharing!

[@BigBoiClimbs]

Been subbed to you for awhile without ever knowing we are neighbors apparently lmao! Coach Tash is a climbing coach I see a lot at the gym I currently climb at (where you went to get away from your project :) ), so I did a double take when I came back and saw her in this old video! Great content as always, maybe I'll see you at a climbing gym somewhere around here!

[@malindarayallen]

The videos of you projecting are very cool. Keep it up.

[@NishaSharma-gu5cq]

LOVED LOVED this video. I appreciate you keeping it real. I’ve been at that mental low point with my climbing too and it’s nice to feel that I’m not alone. Congratulations!! You should be so proud of yourself!

[@SendEdition]

I am so glad you liked it! Thank you so much for your super nice comment. You are not alone! Every low has a high, I think and you go this :)

[@cpdavis1]

Love this style of video, as someone who did a similar goal last year it's nice to see the steps you did you make that happen

[@SendEdition]

I’m glad you found it helpful - thanks for watching and for taking the time to comment :)

[@felmare101]

I go to the same gym as you with my kids! All the routes are different now and I am only on v3-4 there. Favorites right now are the long blue v3? On the corner of the cave and the red v4 in the mini cave with this dope upside down reach.

[@johnwesely]

Good job. Part of preforming at your peak is shopping around and finding climbs that really suit you. You never know what you will find you have an open mind and are willing to try everything.

[@SendEdition]

So true! It’s a hard balance between finding a better route and getting distracted from your project :) Thanks for your comment, I really appreciate it!

[@cliffvincentoporto2347]

Hey don’t feel bad about it. We have the same goals and I’m sticking to a training plan by a coach. Although i don’t put a deadline to it. I just try and enjoy each climb and let that V7 happen when it happens. 🙂 you’d notice you’ll be a stronger V5/V6 which is still an achievement.

[@RossPotts]

Awesome video! I spent so much time last year working towards 5.10/11 routes that I’ve almost burned out. The last few months I’ve only been able to maintain while in travel. I’m hoping the new gym opening up in my area will be a good change for me while I change up my training.

[@SendEdition]

Yup, I know that feeling! I’m glad you liked the video and I hope you get out of the rut soon - thanks so much for commenting and always being so nice about my videos :)

[@andrewrobinson6149]

I loved this video! It was great to see your own personal challenge and how you learned from it. I'd love to see a video where you reassess the 7 weeks and comment on how you would maybe do things different in more detail.

[@SendEdition]

I’m glad you liked the video :) I love that idea!

[@InfamousMS]

Nice - congrats and thanks for all your help!

[@SendEdition]

Glad I can be of help - Thanks for commenting!

[@jacquelynlau9558]

Congrats on the V7!! I really enjoy progress content like this with your training details! How often does your gym reset walls? I was surprised at first that the original V7 would still be there after 7 weeks!

[@sorinekarlsson]

That feeling when they reset what you've been working on 😂! Both relief and regret. Great video❤

[@climbhangout]

You seem to have discovered something I've noticed in myself and others... resting is often harder than training... haha. I struggle to avoid trying my MoonBoard projects every day, and I usually get injured before I get better.

[@DavidWKimber]

Well done on the blue :) If you wanna project a climb that won't get reset try a Moonboard or Kilter board. But beware, some of 'em are hard as nails!

[@applepie-sq8mm]

I think looking for extrinsic motivators for your hobbies is always a dangerous move. It makes you forget the real reason you like those things in the first place, and that is the excitement for the thing itself!

[@courtclimbs]

This is my favorite video you've ever made :)

[@SendEdition]

Thank you! I really appreciate that :)

[@g.3521]

Wow this was a really well made video!

[@slowsallyandcrew]

Enjoyed it!

[@MrKobohobo]

Great content, thanks :)

[@lainenby500]

I lately was in a climbing gym I hadn't been to before and there they used Fontainebleau instead of the system my local climbing gym is using. There I learnt that my current level is 6a+. How does that translate to the V levels, is that V3?

[@robertrider9845]

Whats the rubber on your shoes?

[@DRAGONBORNYOGI]

I really need to see this video. I've been trying a 5.12 at my gym that has just been kicking my butt. I know I can do it!.. maybe just not yet though.

[@SendEdition]

Thanks for watching and good luck on your project - you got this :D

[@BoulderingBerlin]

Great video and very intersting to follow your progress. Its always hard to handle life and training. So sometimes its great to play around with priorities and focus on one thing to maximize the outcome. I love to do this and love to see other to challenge thereself. One tip: do not only plan your training days per week, also think bigger in weeks in month. In my case, I can train very hard for 2 maybe 3 weeks, than I need a week with lower intensity. And your energy drop in week 4 was, for me, a sign, that you need to slow down a bit to power up the week after again. If you and every women even want to do more, read about training based on menstrual cycle. With this you can optimize the plan for resting well.

[@danielnedelka5771]

Thank you for that beautiful video! Who wouldn't love an actual, true heroe's journey?

[@SendEdition]

I’m glad you liked it! Thanks for commenting. And very true, haha 😆

[@robertrider9845]

Whats happening about the skydiving trip:)

[@jacquestessier100]

I just hit my first V7 today. Hoping to hit V8 by the end of the year.

[@RealWorldClimbing]

Proud of your perseverance! Spotted your XS. Yum!

[@SendEdition]

Thank you! Haha, I didn’t expect anyone to recognize the XS :) v yummy

[@cwehden]

v8 now please.

[@amandab4728]

I would definitely not use fear as a way to accomplish a goal in climbing. I would be obsessive and it would cause too much stress mentally and physically. Chances of me accomplishing any goal that way would be slim to none. Great video though.

[@lixu5291]

Oh my god I have met your coach during visit to Utah. 😅

[@SendEdition]

No way, that’s awesome, haha!

[@marcofedeli9293]

Congrats on V7 bad attitude though. It happened to me and I hated that. It sucks when you get obsessed like this. There’ll always be a problem we can’t send. It was good that wall has been reset.

[@SendEdition]

It does suck when you have blinders on haha. But sometimes it helps so there is a balance :)

[@JustinCasey216]

It does look like a v2. I'm curious how the grades differ in different countries/areas/locations. In my gym this would be considered a green tape or between a v3-v5. The v7 or blue tape boulders that I climb are way harder than what I've seen other people climbing on KZbin which has been graded in their gym as v7. Very good work though I am super happy to watch your progression!

[@loganbradford4148]

Same thing happened to me at SandyMo! 🤣 I hopped on a random V7 that I had never seen before and finished my first V7 in one session. I was so flabbergasted. Major congrats to you!!

[@priestmlh]

All I learned from this video is don't try so hard...eventually a gym will put up a super soft problem with your goal 😅 Jokes aside, great work on the climb! All that training for one project just made you a stronger/better climber and you were able to accomplish your goal, just not the way you anticipated. Good luck with the outdoors!

[@SendEdition]

I mean, that is the lesson here 😅 I’m glad you liked it and thanks for the 🍀!

[@erichuifitness]

Delooooad