One week.

I have been trying to get myself motivated to get out for a longer road ride, but it hasn't been happening. On Wednesday I was able to get out for some mountain biking. I did Picture Rock and Wild Turkey trails. I was thinking about riding over to Hall Ranch as well, but again I just didn't feel like it and I wasn't sure I would have enough water, as my ride took me a bit less than 2 hours and I had consumed over two quarts.
It is definitely hot during the days here. There is low humidity compared to the east coast and Missouri, so it doesn't feel too bad, but it is still noticeable, particularly when exercising. A nice thing about riding is that with the altitude change, the temperature really cools off. When I stopped to eat at the lookout, it felt very comfortable.
I have been climbing alot lately which is good. I am thinking about adding a 60 degree panel to our home wall set up. When we built the walls, we joined E-Grips' first dibs program. For forty dollars (shipping included) you get a set of new and exclusive holds every month. Alot of the sets go on to retail for 50 bucks or more plus shipping, so it seems like a good deal. In eight months we have gotten 80 holds which works out to four bucks per hold. That might seem like alot, but that is relatively cheap. I find most companies have prices around 7 dollars per hold and up.
Once I found a job, I started buying holds as well, trying to spend 40-50 a month. Usually I will look at Nicros' website, as they run monthly specials. This month SoIll was having a sale so I ended up spending a little more and getting the lightbulbs.
The large hold is one of the more difficult holds I have encountered at the gym, so it will be nice to have at home to practice on. The bulbs are completely smooth so you really have to rely on proper hand placement and pinch power to be able to hold on. Anyway, with all the holds, we now have some that are in a box and getting swapped out periodically. We would have enough to get another wall somewhat populated, I am just not sure if it is worth it. But I think I could build the whole thing for a little over 100 which isn't so bad really.
I have also gotten some new climbing shoes - Mad Rock Demons (not pictured). I will probably write up a full review in a bit, but I have to say they are incredible. The rubber is super sticky and they fit me well and are very comfortable. They carried over all the good things from the Super Loco, my previous shoe, and vastly improved on the things I didn't like in that shoe.