Will decided back in June that his summer should revolve around mentally and physically preparing for this someday challenge, and to that end he turned every playground he visited - as well as a significant portion of our house - into a training facility. He climbed rock walls and rope ladders, swung across monkey bars and rings, attempted (and eventually succeeded at performing) countless pull-ups, balanced on both stationary and moving objects, and created all sorts of obstacle courses. The beautiful weather in Wisconsin this summer helped tremendously, as we spent considerably more time visiting the city's parks than we have in summers past.
Faux-rock climbing. |
He made it to the top... |
Rock wall climbing. |
Monkey bars. |
Balance and core strength. He'd spin the tire swing and then alternate taking his hands off and staying on using only his legs with taking his legs off and staying on using only his arms. |
Warped wall training. After climbing up the "front", swinging over the top, and jumping to the ground, he switched gears and climbed up the "back" as if the structure were a warped wall. |
Shelf climbing. I had to quickly step in and put the kibosh on this activity. |
Forming a mental connection with the playground. |
Training on the upward slanting monkey bars.
Training on an obstacle course he created in the playroom.
(Will wanted me to note that if he hadn't been training
with Hallie the course would have been more difficult.)
with Hallie the course would have been more difficult.)
Training in our door frames.
I had to approve certain doorways for this training exercise because
at one point I found him trying to climb up and around the tops of door
frames to touch our highest ceilings. I'm really hoping to avoid the ER.
at one point I found him trying to climb up and around the tops of door
frames to touch our highest ceilings. I'm really hoping to avoid the ER.
Yes, I'd say my little Ninja Warrior is ready to go!
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