OBN 2019: The process of processing
It’s been two weeks now since Open Boulder Nationals. Many people have come up to me this week, concerned about my wellbeing, considering the very vulnerable blog I wrote about my experience. Last week was a scheduled training break and I took full advantage of the...ROAR
In honour of International Women’s Day 2019, this is a blog about the book “Roar: how to match your food and fitness to your female physiology for optimum performance, great health, and a strong, lean, body for life”, by Stacy T. Sims, PhD. I read...Devastated: 2019 OBN
Devastated. It is such a dramatic word; but I can’t think of a better word to describe how I feel right now. I just got the worst result compared to expectations of my climbing career, at a time when I am supposed to be exceeding my achievements of the past. How can I...
Reflections 2018 and Looking Forward 2019
Reflections – 2018 Here’s what happened in brief: (TLDR – too long didn’t read) Times were tough. I learned a lot. If everyone who gave in 2018 gives the same amount again in 2019, my expenses will be covered. I can’t do it without you! I am looking...Create Your Own Reality
I have just finished my first Bouldering World Cup in four years. The standard of the climbers, and of the setting has gotten higher and so I am proud to feel like I am “keeping up”. Instead of the a debrief of the competition, I decided to write this blog on a new...Oceania Continental Climbing Championships 2017
Those of you who follow my blog will know that I was quite nervous about going to the Oceania Continental Climbing Championships. That it signified to me a very early step on my journey to the Olympics; that I was scared of being judged, and of being laughed at. Not...Gratitude
I will share a debrief of my recent Oceania competition soon, but first I wanted to share my second Vlog. Thank you for watching!...Trying something new…
It’s taken me a week and a half to build up the courage to post this. Here is my first attempt at a Video Blog. 🙂 Please persevere with the clip – it takes me a bit to get into it, but you’ll see some real vulnerability. Also apologies for the...Setbacks already
My first big goal on this journey is actually a reconnaissance mission to the Oceania Continental Championships. It will be one of the qualifying competitions for Olympic selection in 2019 and as it’s only held once every two years, this will be my only chance...About Tiffany
Climbing serves all aspects of my well-being – physical, mental, emotional, social, and spiritual. I would be a very different person without the amazing influence it has had on my life.
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