ヘイゼル・フィンドレーのインスタグラム(hazel_findlay) - 7月9日 21時30分
‘I was scared. I enjoyed it’. Could be a tag line for climbing as a whole? The first photo was taken after I did my first new route/first ascent on my 10th birthday. I doubt you could find a photo of a happier child, and yet I remember crying most of the way up the route. The second photo is of my diary entry about that route. In the third photo you can see me really not wanting to be where I am in that moment. Not sure how old I am. Maybe 7? Looking back things really haven’t changed that much. Same feelings of fear and aversion followed by happiness when you overcome it. The only thing that’s changed are the routes I’m challenged by and hopefully less tears, more self awareness and better mental management. How many times have we wished to be somewhere else when we’re uncomfortable on the wall and then feel ecstatic after the fact? I was so lucky to learn at such a young age that easy things aren’t interesting. @blackdiamond @lasportivagram @seatosummitgear
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domenico_bressanello
I'd like to comment on your most recent story about body transformations and societal pressures. Whilst I fully agree that the message sent to your friend was quite disgusting, I have to disagree with your statement that women face more pressure in this regard. Within the past years, support for + size figures and masculine phisiques has grown, that is only towards women, not men. The amount of support for clinically obese models and masculine women has grown extensively mostly in an effort to change the public's view and increase support towards all body types. On the contrary, I have yet to see an obese man being featured as the front page of modelling magazines wearing swim trunks only, as it has happened for several female models of the same size. To judge or shame someone based on their body type is wrong and honestly disgusting in this day and age. But to think that women face this issue more is naive. The only difference is that man are considered "stronger" and therefore less in this of receiving support, whilst women are considered more "fragile" (this being another social construct that shouldn't exist if we strive to promote equality)
madeleinefwilson
"Easy things aren't interesting" so truuuuue 🙌 have been told repeatedly throughout my life I should play basketball or volleyball because I'm 6'4" and it'd be easy for me - the uni coaches just didn't get that, it being easy was exactly why I wasn't interested in pursuing them.
Challenging yourself, working hard and overcoming what you were scared you couldn't achieve = spice of life ✨
lurod969
Inspiring indeed. My daughter is seven now and has been climbing since she could walk. She’s more fearful of rope now than before and still struggles with composure when things get tough or steep. She’s elated and proud when she completes a challenge, but it’s like pulling teeth when in the process of sending. Loving climbing isn’t exactly linear for all I suppose!
twobmary
Hi Hazel! I love this. I have a 5 year old who I am trying to get to overcome her fear of crashing and falling off her bike. (Hopefully, she'll be into climbing too but I'm not pushing it.) Can you recall some things your dad said that helped you overcome your fears and keep trying? I haven't been able to say anything that hit home yet.
celtics2018champs
This is an awesome post. It's amazing to see you climb at such an elite level. It's even more important to show how hard it was to become great. You are one of the best examples of what dedication and perseverance can achieve. Thanks for sharing, best wishes on your next project! ??✊
berndschuller
Well said! I remember having to "rescue" my son (when he was 7 or so) in an indoor toprope route when he was stuck 3 metres above the ground, looking even less happy than you in your 3rd photo, and now he's all muscles and bravado and absolutely loves the sport.
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