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Climbing Gold
Margo Hayes: Renaissance Woman
Sep 20, 2024
Margo Hayes, a trailblazing climber and the first woman to conquer the 5.15 grade, shares her journey through the highs and lows of professional climbing. She candidly discusses battling Lyme disease and how it impacted her passion for climbing. Margo reflects on the pressures of societal expectations while striving to maintain balance between her athletic pursuits and creative interests. She also touches on the importance of community support, personal safety, and finding joy in individual achievements within the sport.
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- Margo Hayes navigated immense pressure to redefine success in climbing while managing personal health challenges, including Lyme disease.
- Post-accomplishment periods can lead climbers to rediscover their passion and prioritize personal joy over external validation to prevent burnout.
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The Pressure of Expectations in Climbing
Climbers often face immense pressure to constantly achieve more due to their past successes. After accomplishing significant milestones such as free soloing El Capitan, athletes may feel they have to continually redefine what success means to them. This pressure can become overwhelming, leading to feelings of doubt about whether previous achievements are enough or if they must pursue even bigger challenges. The importance of recognizing personal satisfaction and redefining success according to individual values is key in navigating this pressure.
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