I live in Somerset and teach Maths in a secondary school when I'm not out climbing. Strange as it might seem moving to Somerset seems to have done wonders for my climbing. I think it is because, dare I say it, the close proximity to sport climbing has improved my fitness and now when I get out on the tRAD I try to make the most of it.

Oh, and also going climbing abroad really helped too. When you aren't really sure what the grades mean it is easier to get on routes that you mightn't at home. Climbing with sandbag loving Ozzies helps as well.