Rock climbing is not predmoninatly and aerobic based sport and as a result a high level of cardiovascular fitness is not really required. Furthermore, adding intense cardiovascular conditioning to your work outs will create another stimulus from which your body must recover. This ultimately leaves less time to actually climb, and, if you do, creates a greater chance of injury... With that being said, there are two particular situations where cardiovascular condition stands out as being important.
One, if your goal is long alpine style routes, requiring extended periods of scrambling or walking
Two, if you are in sub optimal physical condition. That is, those carrying a bit of extra body fat. If you fit into this catagory and are relatively new to rock climbing then climbing more than 3 days per week may not be an option (increased injury risk). Low to moderate level aerobic activity on your off days will help burn the extra calories required to lose the excess weight.
If you are still asking "please, can I go for a run" then some light, conversational pace exercise shouldn't hurt your training too much. Just keep these short and only a few times per week.
Happy climbing :-)
Hugh
One, if your goal is long alpine style routes, requiring extended periods of scrambling or walking
Two, if you are in sub optimal physical condition. That is, those carrying a bit of extra body fat. If you fit into this catagory and are relatively new to rock climbing then climbing more than 3 days per week may not be an option (increased injury risk). Low to moderate level aerobic activity on your off days will help burn the extra calories required to lose the excess weight.
If you are still asking "please, can I go for a run" then some light, conversational pace exercise shouldn't hurt your training too much. Just keep these short and only a few times per week.
Happy climbing :-)
Hugh
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