The Nest 8C by Rudolph "Drew" Ruana

Drew Ruana, who just did his first 8C+, has done The Next 8C in Red Rocks. "Today I went by myself. I worked it with my friend Nathan Williams every other session. He got really close. It is like an hour if you walk fast, and maybe an hour 15-30min with crash pads." Very nice video from the send. In the Combined World Championship, Drew was #13 meaning he will most likely get to Tokyo through the Tripartite ticket if a Canadian qualifies from the PanAmerican Championship. "That was the only good comp I had last year and still I messed up in every round a bit. Either way, I am happy because if I do not get the Tripartite I can just keep climbing outside. After a while of getting unlucky every comp I got tired of it and wanted to just go outside... and here I am. " What about structured training and how is it organized? By myself. I know what works for my body and mind at this point. The last time was in December for three weeks and I probably will again in early April. Lot's of strength training in the weight room after sessions. Lots of limit bouldering and power endurance exercises. I campus boulders but I don't campus hang boards. (c) Alexander Sway