[:es]As many of you have already heard, it has already been decided that CLIMBING will be an OLYMPIC SPORT in the Tokyo 2020 Games. The current decision seems to be that the three male and female medalists will be chosen on their ability to climb well in all three events: speed, bouldering, and lead. They have, however, chosen to call the integration of these three events “sport climbing”  which is a bit confusing to many of us who give that same name to lead climbing (when not using traditional gear but rather on bolted walls.)
Apart from climbing, several other sports have been added to the Olympic menu, such as baseball/softball, karate, skateboarding and surfing. As many of you many know, I spent years surfing after my accident before returning to the world of climbing. What a great sport!

I understand that not everyone climbs to compete. For many people both climbing and surfing are more about self-exploration and personal objectives. However, many times as athletes we want to explore the “next level” and our physical and mental boundaries. Competition is a natural next step for many.

As a former competitor, I understand what this decision from the Olympic committee means, both for individual climbers as competitors as well as for the sport.

I know what it means to train hard…to put in long, grueling hours and wake up sore. I never ask my clients to do something that I myself that have not already done and suffered through.

I understand what it takes to push yourself to the limit and to be extremely focused on achieving your goals and doing whatever is necessary to achieve them.

I have always been, and still am, extremely motivated. Motivation is what climbers all over the world who strive to compete at this Olympic level will need.

Many climbers are specialized in one or maybe two events. The way that it seems that climbers will have to compete in 2020 asks for climbers to be holistic, well-rounded, strong, lean, determined, fast, explosive, technical, and above all, accustomed to the world of competitive climbing.

I have had the opportunity to visit many places and meet many amazing people thanks to this life-changing sport…or should I say, way of life. I have trained hard, and on several occasions, won competitions because of it. I currently climb for joy and personally get pleasure out of climbing hard, so I haven’t stopped training despite no longer competing.

As a former World Champion and current coach to many that strive to achieve that same goal, I am happy that this sport is finally being recognized at an Olympic level.

There is nothing like the thrill of winning. At PUC Series we hope to be able to provide you with that thrill (whether it be in the Olympics, in a national competition, or just at your local crag.)
For that reason, we have developed campus board holds, fingerboards, and portable hang-boards (the Il Domani) which will help you train to the fullest. Our high-quality performance chalk and natural bamboo brushes were designed with the same goal in mind…to help you climb more, send more, and go home happier. While there is no magic pill to success, my own personal experience has taught me that when you want to achieve something that there are NO limits!

So, is PUC Series ready for the Olympics? YES! 100%!

I personally became a coach to pass on what I have learned. Having achieved all of the titles that I could, I wanted to pass on what I had spent so much time developing and working on. I started climbing over two and a half decades ago and have been perfecting the PUC training method ever since.

I am excited to see if one of the #pucseriesambassadors like competition veterans Adam Ondra, and Marco Jubes as
well as the young but promising Mikel Linacisoro, Cedric Junque, Itziar Zabala, and Vanda Mikalkova will attempt to make it to this level.

The PUC Series team is even prepared for the Paralympics when that time comes, with Simone Savagnin and Urko Carmona – two great climbers that daily show me and all of their fans that there are NO limits.

Our other immaculately strong ambassadors, like Felipe Camargo, Edu Marin, Carlos Logroño, Dani Andrada, Luis Rodriguez, Jose Luis Palao, Javi Pec, and Daila Ojeda will undoubtedly do their part – as they already have – to continue to develop the passion for this sport in the next generation.

PUC Series is proud of its ambassadors and excited to see how the this Olympic decision affects the climbing sector over the next four years (and hopefully many more years to come.) Are you happy with the decision? Do you fear negative consequences? Are you more motivated than ever to train?

Comment and tell us on our Facebook and Twitter pages.[:en]As many of you have already heard, it has already been decided that CLIMBING will be an OLYMPIC SPORT in the Tokyo 2020 Games. The current decision seems to be that the three male and female medalists will be chosen on their ability to climb well in all three events: speed, bouldering, and lead. They have, however, chosen to call the integration of these three events “sport climbing”  which is a bit confusing to many of us who give that same name to lead climbing (when not using traditional gear but rather on bolted walls.)
Apart from climbing, several other sports have been added to the Olympic menu, such as baseball/softball, karate, skateboarding and surfing. As many of you many know, I spent years surfing after my accident before returning to the world of climbing. What a great sport!

I understand that not everyone climbs to compete. For many people both climbing and surfing are more about self-exploration and personal objectives. However, many times as athletes we want to explore the “next level” and our physical and mental boundaries. Competition is a natural next step for many.

As a former competitor, I understand what this decision from the Olympic committee means, both for individual climbers as competitors as well as for the sport.

I know what it means to train hard…to put in long, grueling hours and wake up sore. I never ask my clients to do something that I myself that have not already done and suffered through.

I understand what it takes to push yourself to the limit and to be extremely focused on achieving your goals and doing whatever is necessary to achieve them.

I have always been, and still am, extremely motivated. Motivation is what climbers all over the world who strive to compete at this Olympic level will need.

Many climbers are specialized in one or maybe two events. The way that it seems that climbers will have to compete in 2020 asks for climbers to be holistic, well-rounded, strong, lean, determined, fast, explosive, technical, and above all, accustomed to the world of competitive climbing.

I have had the opportunity to visit many places and meet many amazing people thanks to this life-changing sport…or should I say, way of life. I have trained hard, and on several occasions, won competitions because of it. I currently climb for joy and personally get pleasure out of climbing hard, so I haven’t stopped training despite no longer competing.

As a former World Champion and current coach to many that strive to achieve that same goal, I am happy that this sport is finally being recognized at an Olympic level.

There is nothing like the thrill of winning. At PUC Series we hope to be able to provide you with that thrill (whether it be in the Olympics, in a national competition, or just at your local crag.)
For that reason, we have developed campus board holds, fingerboards, and portable hang-boards (the Il Domani) which will help you train to the fullest. Our high-quality performance chalk and natural bamboo brushes were designed with the same goal in mind…to help you climb more, send more, and go home happier. While there is no magic pill to success, my own personal experience has taught me that when you want to achieve something that there are NO limits!

So, is PUC Series ready for the Olympics? YES! 100%!

I personally became a coach to pass on what I have learned. Having achieved all of the titles that I could, I wanted to pass on what I had spent so much time developing and working on. I started climbing over two and a half decades ago and have been perfecting the PUC training method ever since.

I am excited to see if one of the #pucseriesambassadors like competition veterans Adam Ondra, and Marco Jubes as
well as the young but promising Mikel Linacisoro, Cedric Junque, Itziar Zabala, and Vanda Mikalkova will attempt to make it to this level.

The PUC Series team is even prepared for the Paralympics when that time comes, with Simone Savagnin and Urko Carmona – two great climbers that daily show me and all of their fans that there are NO limits.

Our other immaculately strong ambassadors, like Felipe Camargo, Edu Marin, Carlos Logroño, Dani Andrada, Luis Rodriguez, Jose Luis Palao, Javi Pec, and Daila Ojeda will undoubtedly do their part – as they already have – to continue to develop the passion for this sport in the next generation.

PUC Series is proud of its ambassadors and excited to see how the this Olympic decision affects the climbing sector over the next four years (and hopefully many more years to come.) Are you happy with the decision? Do you fear negative consequences? Are you more motivated than ever to train?

Comment and tell us on our Facebook and Twitter pages.[:]