From Gripped Magazine · Brandon Pullan · · 50s
Jen Wood's First 5.14d Climb
Jen Wood achieved her first 5.14d climb after two years of targeted training.
In brief
Jen Wood achieved her first 5.14d climb after two years of targeted training. Jen Wood sent her first 5.14d route after two years of focused climbing preparation. Originally reported by Gripped Magazine.
Jen Wood's First 5.14d
Jen Wood sent her first 5.14d with Climb for Life in Sicily earlier this year.
British Women's 5.14d Record
Wood becomes just the third British woman to climb 5.14d after Emma Twyford and Hazel Findlay.
Training for 5.14d
Wood built endurance with three to six hours of ARCing per week and fingerboarding.
Finger Strength Focus
She spent 18 months improving finger strength on steep boards at 60 degrees.
Critical Weakness
Wood's critical finger strength prevented her from completing the route’s crux initially.
Final Ascent
Wood sent the 35-metre route over six trips after systematic training.
The bottom line
Jen Wood sent her first 5.14d route after two years of focused climbing preparation.
