the condition, state, or quality of being free as possible from all flaws or defects
So condition (as in sports conditioning) is pretty much what I'm getting at through out this blog. I'm not a trainer, just a climber. I've improved my skills by using the 4x4 and pyramid training to set up my routines. To condition the body for climbing is complex. You can hire a trainer to help you build a cross fit program, or a kinesiologist to work on your form. Whatever the method, ascending onto new plateaus is what we come back for.
The Perfect Send
Getting the first ascent on your most recent project is gratifying but when it come to achieving perfection, the problem needs the second ascent to be fully justified. Like land speed records, running the line a second time to take into account unseen variables is means of pushing personal limits.
Perfection in Movement
A fundamental in climbing technique is to co-ordinate the limbs so the upper body follows the lower and knowing how to properly place your feet can save energy and create flow of movement. Like any fundamental in sport training, foot work must become second nature to any aspiring rock master. Foot placement is very intuitive and can only be trained through repetition. Repeating 5.8-5.11a at Allez Up helped me understand how to move on steep terrain.
Down Climbing Improves Footwork
Any movement that can be down climbed has been perfected....enough said.