How these pages connect
The site is organized around the relationships between the standardized route, athlete movement, training, competition systems, measured performance, equipment and evidence. Use this page as the master index rather than browsing randomly.
1. Learn the discipline
Learn → What Is Speed Climbing? → Beginner Guide → How Speed Climbing Works.
2. Understand the standardized environment
Speed Wall & Standardized Route connects wall dimensions, holds, lanes, start system, timing, auto belay and certification. These parts define the repeatable task that makes records and detailed movement analysis possible.
3. Understand movement
Technique connects start mechanics, footwork, hip position, beta, movement efficiency, finish technique and video analysis. Technique is linked directly to biomechanics and movement research.
4. Understand training
Training & Performance connects programming, power, strength, reaction, route repetition, coordination, mobility, recovery, testing and race simulation. Research pages provide an evidence layer beneath those recommendations.
5. Understand competition
Competition & Rules connects qualification, seeding, elimination brackets, false starts, timing, Olympics, World Climbing events and four-lane/relay formats.
6. Understand measurable performance
Records & Performance Data connects world, continental, Olympic and relay records to historical progression, milestones, PB definitions and a transparent methodology.
7. Understand equipment systems
Equipment & Competition Systems separates athlete-controlled equipment from venue-controlled systems, including walls, holds, timing and automatic belays.
8. Check the evidence
Research & research notes connects claims to evidence topics, paper-level summaries and original studies. Evidence is labeled as direct Speed, broader climbing or emerging/limited.
9. Resolve terminology
A–Z Glossary defines 46 core terms and routes important concepts to the matching guide.
Glossary term relationships
Speed Route
Connects wall → holds → beta → technique → records.
Timing System
Connects start → reaction → finish → result → record.
Beta
Connects route → athlete dimensions → movement → practice.
World Record
Connects athlete → event → timing → standardized equipment.
What this site does not cover yet
Athlete profiles, event-by-event archives, gym directories, youth-development systems and coaching certifications are not yet built as large sections. Those areas require either substantial ongoing maintenance, a reliable data pipeline, or stronger editorial expertise. The current architecture prioritizes durable knowledge first.