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The Struggle Climbing ShowWeekend Warrior: Breaking into V7 and 5.12 on Just 3 Hrs per Week at the GymJoin The Struggle’s Patreon community to get 100+ hours of Bonus Episodes, Pro Clinics, Uncut Videos, and Submit Questions for Future Guests. FREE TRIAL available!
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In this episode of the Weekend Warrior series, busy-dad climber Joey Churchman joins to discuss:
How he broke into new grades on just 3 hours per week at the gym
Tall-climber struggles (he's 6' 6.5")
Big gains using a training app to stay focused and efficient
From avoiding system boards to training almost exclusively on them
How he programs his gym sessions and home traini...
2025-11-051h 14
The Struggle Climbing ShowRoad to V8: My Climbing Assessment, Strengths, Weaknesses, and PlanJoin The Struggle’s Patreon community to get 100+ hours of Bonus Episodes, Pro Clinics, Uncut Videos, and Submit Questions for Future Guests. FREE TRIAL available!
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Coach Kevin Cuckovich from Kilter joins to go over my recent climbing assessment on the board, including:
What my assessment entailed
My strengths and weaknesses
The two main things I need to work on right now
Specific drills and exercises for me to implement
Why he doesn’t want me to cut feet
The benefit of imposed scarcity for attempts
The importance of not 'cheating...
2025-09-031h 02
The Struggle Climbing ShowRoad to The Pyramid with Eric Hörst: Accepting Setbacks, How to Build Endurance while Maintaining Power, and My New Rivalry with Jared LetoJoin The Struggle’s Patreon community to get 100+ hours of Bonus Episodes, Pro Clinics, Uncut Videos, and Submit Questions for Future Guests. FREE TRIAL available!
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In our latest 'Road To' installment, Coach Eric Hörst joins to discuss:
How to handle big swings in performance from season to season
Why I was feeling bad about where I’m at this spring
My pyramid to date for 2025
The benefits of building strength as a route climber
How to maintain strength while in a sport climbing season
Where bouldering should fit in fo...
2025-04-231h 01
The Struggle Climbing ShowEmil Abrahamsson: Live Q&A from Portland Rock GymJoin The Struggle’s Patreon community to get 100+ hours of Bonus Episodes, Pro Clinics, Uncut Videos, and Submit Questions for Future Guests. FREE TRIAL available!
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Elite climber Emil Abrahamsson joins Ryan for a live event at Portland Rock Gym where they answered climber questions covering topics that explore:
How to improve at indoor climbing
What his coaching meant for me sending my hardest indoor climb
How to make fast progress on comp-style problems
Strength vs Mobility
His next outdoor project
How he uses tactics to improve his...
2025-04-0242 min
The Struggle Climbing ShowRoad To What's Next with Eric Hörst: Build a Pyramid, Climb V8, or both?Join The Struggle’s Patreon community to get 100+ hours of Bonus Episodes, Pro Clinics, Uncut Videos, and Submit Questions for Future Guests. FREE TRIAL available!
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In this episode, Coach Eric Hörst joins to discuss:
How to identify new climbing goals after sending a big proj
The importance of celebrating and reflecting big achievements
Building a skyscraper vs a pyramid
Reframing one's mindset on what we feel we're capable of
The benefits of clipping chains and topping boulders
Should Ryan's goal be V8, building the pyramid... or both?
How to pr...
2025-01-151h 11
The Struggle Climbing ShowAnna Hazelnutt | Crag Chat: Celebrating Big Sends, First Naked Ascents, Vegas Climbing, and More Foot StuffJoin The Struggle’s Patreon community to get 100+ hours of Bonus Episodes, Pro Clinics, Uncut Videos, and Submit Questions for Future Guests. FREE TRIAL available!
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Anna Hazelnutt is back with another Crag Chat packed with laughs, musings, updates, struggles, beta, and whatever else is on our minds, including:
The importance of celebrating big sends
The Vegas climbing and food scene
What should Ryan’s next big goal be?
Why FFAs matter
Ryan’s goal for a First Naked Ascent
Unhinged listener questions
Embracing gnarly feet and making pedicure plans
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2024-12-0459 min
The Struggle Climbing ShowRoad to 13a with Eric Hörst: Part IVCoach Eric Hörst is back to coach Ryan on his hardest project to date, his first 13a. This beta-packed conversation covers:
What went right and wrong on Ryan's almost-send last season
How to carry a project over from one season to the next
The secret to being a successful route climber
Aerobic vs Anaerobic endurance training
The science of building route fitness
Summer training specifics (in 10 hours a week)
Why many climbers are training endurance wrong
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2024-08-071h 32
The Struggle Climbing ShowMeagan Martin: Olympics Predictions (who will podium?), Training like a Ninja Warrior, and What Happens When Comp Climbers Get OutdoorsElite climber Meagan Martin shares her struggles and breakthroughs in Training, Nutrition, Tactics, and Mental Game
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CHAPTERS:
Struggle: 0:08:29
Training: 0:14:06
Nutrition: 0:24:34
Mental Game: 0:47:05
Purpose: 1:18:25
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2024-07-311h 26
The Struggle Climbing ShowTension Crew: Pro Clinic on System Board Training, Achieving Faster Progress, Training and Projecting Tips, and Building Sport Climbing Endurance (FULL)In this Pro Clinic, the Tension Crew covers:
History of system boards and board culture
Overview of popular boards and their strengths/weaknesses
TB2 and what sets it apart
Beginner, Intermediate, and Advanced board tactics
Utilizing adjustable angle and mirrored layout to speed up progression
How to train sport climbing fitness on a board
The best board climbers in the game
Best shoes to wear for board climbing
Cost overview of the TB2
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2024-07-242h 03
The Struggle Climbing ShowSam Watson: World’s Fastest Climber, Converting Strength to Power, Mindset Tips for Dealing with Pressure, and Olympics PreparationElite climber Sam Watson shares his struggles and breakthroughs in Training, Nutrition, Tactics, and Mental Game
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CHAPTERS:
Struggle: 0:08:17
Training: 0:21:51
Nutrition: 0:37:34
Tactics: 0:49:28
Mental Game: 0:53:29
Purpose: 1:03:31
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2024-07-171h 18The Struggle Climbing ShowAnna Hazelnutt | Crag Chat: Surprise Guest dr.climb, Dealing with Trolls, Enjoying Climbing While Injured, Yosemite Projects, and the Benefits of Comp-Style ClimbingAnna Hazelnutt and Ryan Devlin are joined by surprise guest Davis (dr.climb) for a wild and thoughtful chat that covers:
Anna’s work on the ultra-classic Yosemite 13d, Peace
The shifting landscape of climbing sponsorships and ‘influencer’ deals
Dealing with trolls
What injury can teach us about why we love climbing
Olympics, parkour-style climbing, and how we can all benefit from thinking like a comp kid
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2024-07-101h 08
The Struggle Climbing ShowAidan Roberts: Training Bulletproof Fingers and Shoulders, Mastering Mindset, and Sending Two New V17sElite climber Aidan Roberts shares his struggles and breakthroughs in Training, Nutrition, Tactics, and Mental Game
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CHAPTERS:
Struggle: 0:07:24
Training: 0:17:20
Tactics: 0:55:21
Mental Game: 1:02:46
Purpose: 1:18:34
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2024-07-031h 32
The Struggle Climbing ShowC4HP: Pro Clinic on Off-Season Finger Strength Training and Overall Strength TrainingIn this Pro Clinic, Collin and Jesse from Camp 4 Human Performance cover:
What "off-season" training should (and should NOT) look like
Determining the adaptations we're seeking off-season
Benefits of getting stronger from "toes to nose"
How our age plays into our strength training plan
Proven finger strength training protocol that takes ~20 mins per week
Grip positions for more effective finger strength training
Set/Rep recommendations for strength training
Specific exercises to most efficiently and effectively train the whole body
Example training schedule to strengthen fingers, large muscles, and smaller muscles in just a couple hours a week
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2024-06-2647 min
The Hang PodcastThe Hang #5 - Scott Devlin, Disney Musician and Iron Man AthleteIn this episode Scott Devlin talks about what it's like as a Disney musician, how training for and completing Iron Mans helps his musicianship, and what it was like raising Ryan Devlin.
2024-06-201h 44
The Struggle Climbing ShowCarlo Traversi: Mastering Movement, Getting Better Without Being Stronger, V16 and Beyond, and Seeking StruggleElite climber Carlo Traversi shares his struggles and breakthroughs in Training, Nutrition, Tactics, and Mental Game
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CHAPTERS:
Struggle: 0:15:16
Training: 0:25:58
Nutrition: 0:44:50
Tactics: 0:55:32
Mental Game: 1:16:54
Purpose: 1:29:47
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2024-06-191h 55
The Struggle Climbing ShowCoach Charlie Schreiber: Reducing "Junk Mileage” On and Off the Rock, Replica Training, and Mental Performance HacksCoach Charlie Schreiber of Paradigm Climbing joins to discuss:
How to work with clients that have a busy schedule
Junk milage of training and life
Keeping up climbing fitness while traveling
Creating replicas and training on them
The Big Island
Training harder than your proj
Being happy with “just” progress
Success is a state of mind
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2024-06-121h 21
The Struggle Climbing ShowPaige Claassen: Stronger Fingers, Endurance Hacks, Injury Prevention, and Balancing Climbing and ParenthoodElite climber Paige Claassen shares her struggles and breakthroughs in Training, Nutrition, Tactics, and Mental Game
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CHAPTERS:
Struggle: 0:10:26
Training: 0:15:31
Nutrition: 0:26:26
Tactics: 0:40:18
Mental Game: 0:48:16
Purpose: 0:59:53
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2024-06-051h 11The Struggle Climbing ShowAnna Hazelnutt | Crag Chat: Smith Rock Update, AI Theme Songs, Taking Falls, Feet Pics, How to Make $20M a Month, Climbing NewsAnna Hazelnutt and Ryan Devlin go unscripted and unfiltered in this Crag Chat as they explore:
Anna's Smith Rock tick list and updates
AI-generated theme songs for the show
Getting strong on a project but getting weaker as a climber
Flying practice (the importance of taking falls)
Feet pic update... and friendly competition
How to make $20M a month on OnlyFans
Climbing News: Speed Record, Michaela Kiersch, Tom Randall, Will Bosi
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2024-05-291h 21
The Struggle Climbing ShowDr Jared Vagy: Pro Clinic on Climber Injuries, Rehab, and PreventionIn this Pro Clinic, Dr. Vagy covers the most common climber injuries, rehab, and prevention, including:
Frequent shoulder injuries
Simple exercises to strengthen the shoulder, build range-of-motion, and properly warm up before a session
Why the elbow is a 'dumb joint'
How to perform a simple self-assessment to determine what type of elbow issue you're having, and how to address it
Lumbrical injury, and why it's unique to climbers
Top 3 finger injuries (and which one now holds the top spot)
The only proven warmup protocol to help prevent finger injury
Why capsulitis has been on the rise in t...
2024-05-2339 min
The Struggle Climbing ShowJonathan Siegrist: Success vs Failure, Limit Projecting, Try Hard Tactics, and What Happens When It Doesn’t Come TogetherElite climber Jonathan Siegrist is back on the show, and this time we dive deep into the concepts of success and failure in climbing, limit projecting, what happens when a climb doesn't come together... and how we can all learn from our struggles on rock to make our next go our best go.
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2024-05-151h 18
The Struggle Climbing ShowLIVE CALL-IN | Tom Randall Coaches Climbers on How to Rest Better on Route, Overcome Grade Fear, Build Endurance on a Hangboard, and More!Coach Tom Randall is BACK, and this time we've got 5 climbers joining the party! Tom coaches climbers from a wide-range of backgrounds on their climbing issues, including:
How to train for resting better on route
Overcoming mental blocks of not feeling ready to push into the next grade
When to shift from a performance phase to weight training phase
How much the average climber should focus on climbing vs off-the-wall training
How to identify and then train up the three endurance energy systems
How to build endurance on nothing but a hang board
Tall climber issues and how...
2024-05-081h 19
The Struggle Climbing ShowBeth Rodden: Epic FAs, Death-Defying Escapes, Mental Health, and Becoming a Weekend WarriorElite climber Beth Rodden shares her struggles and breakthroughs in Training, Nutrition, Tactics, and Mental Game
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CHAPTERS:
Struggle: 0:27:51
Training: 0:31:41
Nutrition: 0:38:43
Tactics: 0:48:44
Mental Game: 0:55:07
Purpose: 1:16:35
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2024-05-011h 25
The Struggle Climbing ShowNate Drolet: Pro Clinic on the 14 Barriers to Improving Technically as ClimbersIn this Pro Clinic, Nate covers 14 barriers that are holding us back from improving technically, including:
Why climbing with straight arms is NOT more efficient
When it’s good to make others’ beta your own
The most important question to ask yourself when you fall
The conflict between strength and skill
The three things to focus on to get better RIGHT NOW
Why practice is the opposite of performance
How to make climbing not feel like work
What we can learn from the V3 that Adam Ondra DIDN’T flash
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2024-04-2452 min
The Struggle Climbing ShowTommy Caldwell: Adventuring with Alex Honnold, Biking to Alaska, Building Endurance, and Environmental AdvocacyElite climber Tommy Caldwell is back on the show to talk about his latest epic adventure with Alex Honnold, how he's exploring the limits of human endurance, and the nexus of adventure and environmental advocacy.
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2024-04-171h 20
The Struggle Climbing ShowCoach Justen Sjong: Perfection is NOT the Goal, Mental Tactics, Tapping into Breath, and Climbing Performance HacksClimbing Coach Justen Sjong joins to discuss:
Two types of climbers (engineer and artist)
Tapping into breath as our engine
The hidden superpower of being in sync with your belayer
Identifying Technical vs Mental strengths / weaknesses
Perfection is NOT the goal (but what is?)
What our bodies do on the wall when we become scared to try
How a rowing machine can become a performance hack
A trick to preparing fingers to handle the pain of small holds
The difference between visualizing and rehearsing
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2024-04-101h 13
The Struggle Climbing ShowAnna Hazelnutt: Training Power, Climbing the Hardest Slabs, Mastering Beta, and Striving to Fail MoreElite climber Anna Hazelnutt shares her struggles and breakthroughs in Training, Nutrition, Tactics, and Mental Game
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CHAPTERS:
Struggle: 0:09:39
Training: 0:19:54
Nutrition: 0:37:50
Tactics: 0:46:28
Mental Game: 0:58:06
Purpose: 1:17:50
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2024-03-271h 33
The Struggle Climbing ShowNate Drolet: Pro Clinic on Rock Climbing Movement Analysis and Climbing Technique DrillsThis is the first of two Pro Clinics on Movement with Nate Drolet. In this episode Nate covers:
New client consultation with Ryan
Exploration of Ryan's strengths and weaknesses
Analysis of movement and technique
Shoe beta
Simple drills to improve technique
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2024-03-201h 20
The Struggle Climbing ShowBen Mayforth: Campusing V12, Grip Strength for Climbing, Pre-Game Rituals, and the Climbing CommunityElite climber Ben Mayforth shares his struggles and breakthroughs in Training, Nutrition, Tactics, and Mental Game
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CHAPTERS:
Struggle: 0:06:52
Training: 0:17:51
Nutrition: 0:29:50
Tactics: 0:37:01
Mental Game: 0:47:03
Purpose: 0:56:06
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2024-03-131h 08
The Struggle Climbing ShowCoach Lauren Abernathy: Climbing Movement Drills, Climbing Efficiency, and Multi-Sport TrainingCoach Lauren Abernathy of Good Spray Climbing joins to discuss:
Using momentum to save energy
Adding foot moves to make a sequence easier
3-step drill for technique
When it’s a good thing to wreck yourself on the route
The biggest mistake climbers make when they put a focus on technique
How to reach further on the wall
The art of letting things slip
Consolidation of stressors when it comes to multiple sports
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2024-03-061h 07
The Struggle Climbing ShowStefano Ghisolfi: Taking On the Hardest Climbs in the World, Olympic Training, the Grade Debate, and the Power of FunElite climber Stefano Ghisolfi shares his struggles and breakthroughs in Training, Nutrition, Tactics, and Mental Game
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CHAPTERS:
Struggle: 0:07:18
Training: 0:11:36
Nutrition: 0:31:25
Tactics: 0:37:34
Mental Game: 0:51:57
Olympics: 0:58:57
Purpose: 1:05:54
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2024-02-281h 18
The Struggle Climbing ShowEmily Harrington: Pro Clinic on Parenthood and Rock Climbing PerformanceIn this Pro Clinic, Emily explores:
Parenthood as one big expedition
Struggling with fear and risk as she got back on the big walls
Managing sleep deprivation like when she was on Mt Everest
Parenting hacks for climbing with a kiddo in tow
Sending 14a / 8b+ post-pregnancy
Training strength AND endurance on a hang board in around 20 mins a day
Balancing climbing goals with ski season
Listener questions
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2024-02-2235 min
The Struggle Climbing ShowNatalia Grossman: Olympic Training, Climbing World Cup Ups and Downs, and Using Joy as a Performance HackElite climber Natalia Grossman shares her struggles and breakthroughs in Training, Nutrition, Tactics, and Mental Game
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CHAPTERS:
Struggle: 0:06:37
Training: 0:08:34
Nutrition: 0:17:21
Tactics: 0:31:08
Mental Game: 0:40:48
Olympics: 0:51:12
Purpose: 0:56:22
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2024-02-151h 07
The Struggle Climbing ShowCoach Ollie Torr: Training like Alex Honnold, Climbing Endurance Hacks, Beginner Plateaus, and Listener QuestionsCoach Ollie Torr of Lattice Training joins to discuss:
How to adjust training when fighting a cold
How much time off we can take before losing gains
What energy system to top up right before taking a vacation
Building power like Alex Honnold
How to break through a beginner plateau
The thing that might be more important than finger strength
An easy hack to build endurance while driving or watching TV
Big training days vs shorter days
When CrossFit style training can be very useful to climbing
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2024-02-071h 08
The Struggle Climbing ShowAdam Ondra: Finger Training, Climbing Fast, Projecting Tips, Free Soloing, and Historical DowngradesElite climber Adam Ondra shares his struggles and breakthroughs in Training, Nutrition, Tactics, and Mental Game
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Adam has 18 World Cup Gold medals,, is one of the best boulderers in the world with four V16 or 8C+ and 17 8C or V15 to his name. On sport, Adam has flashed up to 9a+ or 5.15a with Super Crackinette, he was the first to redpoint 5.15c or 9b+ with Change in Flatanger, and then again with the first ascent of La Dura Dura in Oliana, and he was the first to establish the hardest grade in the...
2024-01-311h 26
The Struggle Climbing ShowHazel Findlay: Pro Clinic on Rock Climbing Performance Hacks, Mindset, Fear, and FlowThis conversation has the power to not only change your climbing, but to change your life. In this Pro Clinic, Hazel explores:
Fear of falling
Expectations
Social comparison / competition
Fear of failure
Performance Hacks that we can try TODAY to help reduce anxiety, access flow, perform better, and have a more joyful experience when we pull off the ground
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2024-01-2444 min
The Struggle Climbing ShowAmity Warme on Cobra Crack: Lessons from Not-Sending, Route-Specific Training, Micro-Underfueling, and Doing Her Hardest Routes with a Ruptured PulleyElite climber Amity Warme shares her process, struggles, and learnings as she projected (but hasn't yet sent) one of the hardest trad routes in the world, Cobra Crack.
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Amity is a trad and big wall crusher, boasting ground-up ascents of El Nino, El Corazon, Golden Gate, and the Freerider routes of El Cap, plus other hard trad lines such as Book of Hate (13d / 8b) which she recently sent with a fully ruptured A2 pulley. In this conversation we discuss:
Why she chose Cobra as her hardest project yet
Going from 9 days...
2024-01-171h 01
The Struggle Climbing ShowCoach Tom Randall: Unfinished Projects and Winter TrainingCoach Tom Randall of Lattice Training joins to discuss:
What to do if the project didn't go down
Winter training
Testing
Planning training around spring goals
What every climber should focus more in on their training
How to optimize a 2-hour gym session
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2024-01-1048 min
The Struggle Climbing ShowDrew Ruana: Climbing Hard Everyday, Never Hang Boarding, Progression, and When to Walk AwayElite climber Drew Ruana shares his struggles and breakthroughs in Training, Nutrition, Tactics, and Mental Game
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Drew started climbing at Smith Rock at the age of 3, and it didn’t take long for him to climb the place out. His focus in those earlier years was on sport climbing, and the kid was a crusher, sending Just Do It, the first 5.14C / 8C+ in the US, at 15 years old. Drew also dominated on the youth comp circuit, taking first place twice at US Youth Nationals in sport and once in bouldering.
Mo...
2024-01-041h 25
The Struggle Climbing ShowPro Clinic: 10 Tips to Start 2024 off Right with Coach JFireCoach Jesse Firestone shares 10 pro tips on how to start 2024 off right, so that we can take our training, performance, and enjoyment to new heights.
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This episode is sponsored by Patrons and Subscribers of The Struggle. Score immediate access to this full Pro Clinic plus 30 hours of bonus content and other perks by supporting the show as a Patron or Apple Subscriber. There's a level for everyone and this month you can join for FREE to check things out 🙌. Learn more at Patreon.com/thestruggleclimbingshow or if you listen on apple, you can subscribe righ...
2023-12-2142 min
The Struggle Climbing ShowMagnus Midtbø & Till Gross: Learning from the Best ClimbersElite climber Magnus Midtbø returns to The Struggle with his business partner, Till Gross, to share their perspective on how climbers can improve at the sport by accessing A-list coaches and other climbing resources online.
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Magnus and Till are developing a pretty ambitious and impressive online coaching platform that includes some of the biggest names in the sport including Adam Ondra, Alex Megos, Hazel Findlay, Dave MacLeod, and Daniel Woods just to name a few. And in developing these courses, Magnus and Till are learning how us climbers can best absorb new information and app...
2023-12-141h 03
The Struggle Climbing ShowMagnus MidtbøElite climber Magnus Midtbø shares his struggles and breakthroughs in Training, Nutrition, Tactics, and Mental Game
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Magnus is a wildly successful YouTuber, with more than two million subs at the time of this recording, and his videos – a mix of climbing content and general feats of strength and resilience – have amassed hundreds of millions of views. He's also an elite climber with incredible accomplishments indoors and out. In his teens and twenties, Magnus was a dominant force on the IFSC circuit, logging over a dozen wins including Youth World Champion. He was, and still...
2023-12-071h 22
The Struggle Climbing ShowRoad to 13a with Eric Hörst: Part IIICoach Eric Hörst continues the Road to 13a series, as we explore my training, tactics, and performance on the hardest project I've ever taken on... and what we ALL can do to make the most of our limit projecting experience.
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Eric is the host of the Training4Climbing podcast, author of numerous climbing bibles, pro coach for decades, founder of Physivantage nutrition, and all around crusher in his own right. Regardless of your style, grade, or goals, this conversation will help you to plan your projects and training in a manner that leads to...
2023-11-2951 min
The Struggle Climbing ShowDave MacLeod: Part IIElite climber Dave MacLeod shares his struggles and breakthroughs in Training, Nutrition, Tactics, and Mental Game (Part II)
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In Part II with Dave MacLeod, one of the world's finest and educated climbers, we explore Tactics, Mental Game, and what Dave’s working on outside of his own climbing. And get ready for your palms to sweat a bit as we explore some of Dave’s scariest moments on rock, how he systematically expanded his comfort zone and dealt with a fear of falling, and what we ALL can do to level up our tact...
2023-11-241h 05The Struggle Climbing ShowDave MacLeod: Part IElite climber Dave MacLeod shares his struggles and breakthroughs in Training, Nutrition, Tactics, and Mental Game
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Hailing from the highlands of Scotland, Dave has methodically worked his way up to the highest levels of the sport, and sits at the very top when it comes to heady trad ascents on the notoriously poorly protected gritstone in his backyard. He has bouldered up to V15 (8C), climbed 5.14d (9a), free soloed up to 14a (8b+), and put up E11 trad. His First Ascents are too many to name, but most notably he put up...
2023-11-171h 19
The Struggle Climbing ShowPro Clinic: Flash/Onsight Tactics with Kris HamptonKris Hampton takes us to rock school with this Pro Clinic focusing on flash/onsight tactics, and offers up clear and simple guidance for climbers of all levels to take our flash grade (as well as our redpoints) to new heights.
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2023-11-0940 min
The Struggle Climbing ShowJordan Cannon: Cowboy DirectElite climber Jordan Cannon takes us on the unbelievable adventures of tackling one of the toughest high-altitude big wall ascents in the world, the Cowboy Direct route of Trango (Nameless) Tower.
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This is Jordan’s third appearance on the show and for good reason – just recently he and partners Matt Segal and Jesse Huey accomplished one of the most mind blowing and impressive high altitude ascents of recent memory– the second ascent of Trango (Nameless) Tower via the Cowboy Direct Route – a grade VII 5.13 big wall that reaches over 20,000 feet into the clouds of the Ka...
2023-11-011h 49
The Struggle Climbing ShowTom Randall: Preparing to Send + Q&ATom and Ryan explore how to give ourselves the best shot at sending on the day, and then Tom answers Patron questions. Topics include:
Setting expectations
Adjusting for uncontrollables
Warmup tactics
Calculating proper rest periods
Post Activation Potentiation
Routine
Learnings from training Alex Honnold
Training fingers with a force gauge
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2023-10-271h 00
The Struggle Climbing ShowEddie TaylorElite climber Eddie shares his struggles and breakthroughs in Training, Nutrition, Tactics, and Mental Game
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Eddie pretty much does it all – boulder, sport, big wall, ice, alpine… he’s stoked, he’s driven, and he’s incredibly fit on vertical terrain. Just a few highlights from many, Eddie has freed Moonlight Buttress, the notoriously challenging Grade V, 12d multipitch in Zion. He’s done The Nose of El Cap in a day along with other big routes in the valley, and lately has been spotted linking up heinously long bike rides with fast and light mu...
2023-10-1857 min
The Struggle Climbing ShowPro Clinic: Advanced Bouldering with Allison VestAllison Vest, V14 boulder crusher, highlights advanced bouldering techniques and tactics, and offers up clear and simple guidance for climbers of all levels to take their bouldering to new heights.
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2023-10-1227 min
The Struggle Climbing ShowSasha DiGiulianElite climber Sasha DiGiulian shares her struggles and breakthroughs in Training, Nutrition, Tactics, and Mental Game
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Sasha is one of the most accomplished climbers in the world. She has been Female Overall World Champion twice, the undefeated Pan-American Champion for a 10-year span, and 3-time US National Champion. Sasha was just the third woman in the World to climb the grade 9a (5.14d), and she has more than 30 First Ascents and First Female Ascents to her name. Some of her sport FFAs include 14d/9a Era Vella in Spain, 14c/8c+ Southern Smoke...
2023-10-041h 19
The Struggle Climbing ShowTom Randall: Pre-Send Season Training + Q&ATom and Ryan explore how training should be adjusted in the 4-6 weeks before send-season, what exercises to cut as the season arrives, an often-overlooked red point tactic, and behind-the-scenes stories from when Adam Ondra was in the cellar. Plus, Patron questions!
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2023-09-2748 min
The Struggle Climbing ShowMichaela Kiersch
Elite climber Michaela Kiersch shares her struggles and breakthroughs in Training, Nutrition, Tactics, and Mental Game
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Michaela Kiersch has been crushing for decades. She’s the first woman to climb both 5.15a and V14 (9a+ / 8B+). The 5.15 was La Rambla, and as Michaela shares today, she doesn't feel like she has yet hit her limit in sport grades. Other notable sport sends for Michaela include the 14d/9a ascent of the Chris Sharma line Dreamcatcher in Squamish, a first female ascent of another classic Sharma route, Necessary Evil, and pretty much everything at the Red River Gorge, including the 1...
2023-09-131h 07
The Struggle Climbing ShowDr. Tyler Nelson on Finger StrengthDr. Tyler Nelson dives deep into all things finger strength training
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Tyler is bringing cutting edge science to the world of training for climbing and, in the process, he is blowing up myths of training that we’ve long thought to be true and helping climbers, from pros to everyday climbers, identify exactly what types of training will take their climbing performance to new heights. In graduate school Tyler completed a dual doctorate/masters degree in exercise science with an emphasis on tendon loading and rehabilitation. He is also a certified strength and conditioning sp...
2023-09-071h 27
The Struggle Climbing ShowRoad to 13a with Eric Hörst: Part IICoach Eric Horst continues the Road to 13a series with me as we explore my summer training (and what I did wrong), and then gets specific on how to level up my endurance and tactics for the hardest route I've ever taken on.
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Eric is the host of the Training4Climbing podcast, author of numerous climbing bibles, pro coach for decades, founder of Physivantage nutrition, and all around crusher in his own right. Regardless of your style, grade, or goals, this conversation will help you to plan your projects and training in...
2023-08-311h 00
The Struggle Climbing ShowJames Lucas
Elite climber James Lucas shares his struggles and breakthroughs in Training, Nutrition, Tactics, and Mental Game
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As a climber, James is incredibly accomplished and well-rounded, with impressive big wall sends that include freeing El Cap’s Freerider in a day along with loads of other big wall sends in the valley including the FA of Final Frontier, a Grade V 13b in the Valley. And while James is perhaps most experienced and known for his work on big walls, he has pushed himself into other disciplines with the goal of sending V10 boulders and 5.14 sport, the former of which...
2023-08-231h 10
The Struggle Climbing ShowEmil Abrahamsson
Elite climber Emil Abrahamsson shares his struggles and breakthroughs in Training, Nutrition, Tactics, and Mental Game
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Emil is an incredibly strong boulderer with a particular talent for compression and sloper problems, along with harnessing dynamic movement. He has sent loads of the world’s toughest blocks, flashing up to V12 and redpointing up to V15, which he accomplished on the Dave Graham test piece, Story of Two Worlds. He documented that process beautifully on his YouTube Channel – which has over 100k subscribers and is growing fast. He has a real talent for bringing us viewers into his process, riding...
2023-08-091h 19
The Struggle Climbing ShowPro Clinic: Weight Lifting with Dr. Natasha Barnes
Dr. Natasha Barnes, elite climber and power lifter, demystifies weight training and offers up clear and simple guidance for climbers of all levels and training ages to build overall fitness that will serve us on and off the wall.
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2023-08-0235 min
The Struggle Climbing ShowNina Williams: Part 2
Elite climber Nina Williams shares her struggles and breakthroughs in Training, Nutrition, Tactics, and Mental Game (Part 2)
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Nina is a world famous climber, perhaps best known for her cutting edge high balls which include heady and impressive first female ascents of the stunning Buttermilk test pieces Too Big to Flail, a 50 foot V10, Evilution Direct, a 45 foot V11, and Ambrosia, a 50 ft V11. She is incredibly well rounded, with big wall ascents including the FFA of Grade VI Father Time, a 2,000 foot 5.13b in Yosemite, and on sport, Nina recently sent the nails hard 5.14b Rumney classic China Beach...
2023-07-261h 08
The Struggle Climbing ShowNina Williams: Part 1
Elite climber Nina Williams shares her struggles and breakthroughs in Training, Nutrition, Tactics, and Mental Game (Part 1 of 2)
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Nina is a world famous climber, perhaps best known for her cutting edge high balls which include heady and impressive first female ascents of the stunning Buttermilk test pieces Too Big to Flail, a 50 foot V10, Evilution Direct, a 45 foot V11, and Ambrosia, a 50 ft V11. She is incredibly well rounded, with big wall ascents including the FFA of Grade VI Father Time, a 2,000 foot 5.13b in Yosemite, and on sport, Nina recently sent the nails hard 5.14b Rumney classic Chin...
2023-07-121h 05
The Struggle Climbing ShowPro Clinic: Anti-Style with Cameron Hörst (Preview)
Cameron Hörst, a rising star and 9a climber in his anti-style, takes us to rock school with this Pro Clinic as he identifies common pitfalls and shares tips and tricks for Beginner, Intermediate, and Advanced climbers to identify and embrace our anti-style... whether we're new to the concept or looking to bust through a plateau.
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2023-06-2828 min
The Struggle Climbing ShowChris SharmaElite climber Chris Sharma shares his struggles and breakthroughs in Training, Nutrition, Tactics, and Mental Game.
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Chris needs absolutely zero introduction but it’s worth hitting a few of the highlights because it’s so absolutely mind boggling when you’re reminded what he has achieved in this sport. At just 14 years old he won the adult US bouldering nationals. At 15 he freed the hardest route in North America at the time, 14c Necessary Evil. At just 20 years old Chris sent the world’s first consensus 5.15a, Ceuse’s Biographie / AKA Realization. He was also the f...
2023-06-211h 06
The Struggle Climbing ShowDr. Thomas Cunningham, MD
Elite climber Dr. Thomas Cunningham shares his struggles and breakthroughs in Training, Nutrition, Tactics, and Mental Game.
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Dr Thomas Cunningham is a weekend warrior… who climbs at an elite level. He’s a board certified emergency medicine physician who has published several papers, holds multiple patents, and is currently working as Research Faculty at the University of Louisville. He’s also a husband and father of three littles. The guy is as busy as can be, but can he climb? Yeah. He just sent the super classic Red River Gorge test piece, Southern Smoke, which is pretty much the pumpiest...
2023-06-071h 30
The Struggle Climbing ShowAlex HonnoldAlex Honnold dives into the world of bouldering, from exploring the Mellow culture, to what V18 could look like, to high balls and sketchy top-outs... this chat isn't what you're used to hearing about from the biggest name in climbing.
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This episode is in collaboration with our friends at Climbing Gold. Stick around after the interview to hear Climbing Gold's latest episode "Not So Mellow". It's so good!
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2023-05-261h 22The Struggle Climbing ShowTom Randall: Training up Energy Systems + Q&ATom Randall checks in on Ryan's training and offers up valuable insights that will help anyone level up their training and performance.
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Usually exclusive to Patrons, this Coach Chat is available to everyone. Topics include:
- How to test and self-assess your training progress
- Timing energy system work
- Managing life stressors (allostatic load)
- What we can all learn from Chris Sharma
- Listener questions
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2023-05-1649 min
The Struggle Climbing ShowPro Clinic: Gym-to-Crag with Alex Johnson (Preview)
Alex Johnson, one of the best ever indoor + outdoor climbers, takes us to rock school with this Pro Clinic as she identifies common pitfalls and shares tips and tricks for Beginner, Intermediate, and Advanced climbers to go from the gym to the crag... whether it's your first time outdoors or you're looking to bust through a plateau and make the most of your next trip.
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2023-05-0933 min
The Struggle Climbing ShowChris Kalous
Host of the hit climbing podcast The Enormocast, Chris Kalous shares his struggles and breakthroughs in Training, Nutrition, Tactics, and Mental Game.
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Chris Kalous has been the voice of climbing for over a decade now, bringing more than 250 episodes of The Enormocast to our ears and our hearts as we drive to the crag, run laps in the gym, or fold laundry. His voice, wit, and stoke are instantly identifiable, and if you’ve been a climber for more than a few days you’ve surely enjoyed your fair share of Enormocast episodes. As a climber, Chris has embarked on epic...
2023-04-271h 24The Struggle Climbing ShowRoad to 13a with Eric HorstEric Horst and I team up for this crossover episode as the GOAT Coach helps me chart a course to sending my hardest grade, 5.13a, this fall.
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Eric is the host of the Training4Climbing podcast, author of numerous climbing bibles, pro coach for decades, founder of Physivantage nutrition, and all around crusher in his own right. Regardless of your style, grade, or goals, this conversation will help you to plan your projects and training in a manner that leads to big gains. Topics covered include:
How to pick a project based on...
2023-04-101h 14
The Struggle Climbing ShowPro Clinic: Big Wall Tactics with Jordan Cannon (Free Preview)
Jordan Cannon, a rising star and incredibly accomplished big wall climber, takes us to rock school with this Pro Clinic as he identifies common pitfalls and shares tips and tricks for Beginner, Intermediate, and Advanced climbers to level up their big wall and multi-pitch knowledge and tactics, whether you're brand new or ready to tackle El Cap.
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2023-03-3142 min
The Struggle Climbing ShowExpert Analysis: Mental Game with Lor SabourinLor Sabourin joins the show to look back at this season's interviews with 10 of the biggest names in climbing, and helps us all to learn from where the pros have struggled and excelled in mental game.
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Lor is an elite climber and coach with an expertise in the area of mindset, and they join the pod to look back at season 2 (featuring highlights from Jonathan Siegrist, Melina Costanza, Allison Vest, Peter Croft, and more) and shares actionable takeaways that we can all use to level up our own mental game and climbing.
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2023-03-171h 30
The Struggle Climbing ShowExpert Analysis: Tactics with Kris HamptonKris Hampton joins the show to look back at this season's interviews with 10 of the biggest names in climbing, and helps us all to learn from where the pros have struggled and excelled.
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Kris has been a force in the climbing community for decades as a climber, coach, writer, and podcaster. He joins the pod to look back at season 2 (featuring highlights from Jonathan Siegrist, Melina Costanza, Matt Fultz, Allison Vest, Guy McNamee, and more) and shares actionable takeaways that we can all use to level up our own nutrition and climbing.
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2023-03-041h 16
The Struggle Climbing ShowExpert Analysis: Nutrition with Amity WarmeAmity Warme joins the show to look back at this season's interviews with 10 of the biggest names in climbing, and helps us all to learn from where the pros have struggled and excelled.
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Amity Warme is an elite climber, has her masters in sports nutrition, and is a registered dietician. She joins the pod to look back at season 2 (featuring highlights from Melina Costanza, Matt Fultz, Tommy Caldwell, Mo Beck, and more) and shares actionable takeaways that we can all use to level up our own nutrition and climbing.
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2023-02-231h 19
The Struggle Climbing ShowExpert Analysis: Training with Tom RandallTom Randall joins the show to look back at this season's interviews with 10 of the biggest names in climbing, and help us all to learn from where the pros have struggled and excelled.
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Tom Randall is an elite climber, elite coach, co-founder of Lattice Training, and one of the most psyched guys on the planet when it comes to geeking out over data and all things climber training. He joins the pod to look back at season 2 (featuring highlights from Tommy Caldwell, Maiza Lima, Jonathan Siegrist, Mary Eden, Mo Beck and more) and deliver a...
2023-02-131h 19
The Struggle Climbing ShowTraining Tip Tuesday: Eric Horst
It's Tuesday! Grab a taco and dig in to this bite sized beta from Eric Horst as he shares how to more effectively solve crux sequences.
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2023-02-0707 min
The Struggle Climbing ShowPro Clinic: Moonboard with Ravioli Biceps (Free Preview)
Ravioli Biceps, one of the strongest MoonBoarders in the game, takes us to rock school with this Pro Clinic as he identifies common pitfalls and shares tips and tricks for Beginner, Intermediate, and Advanced climbers to level up their MoonBoard knowledge and tactics, whether you're brand new or a ranked pro.
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2023-02-0335 min
The Struggle Climbing ShowTraining Tip Tuesday: Justin Salas
It's Tuesday! Grab a taco and dig in to this bite sized beta from Justin Salas as he shares how to quickly train fingers and arms so we can lock-off like a blind guy.
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2023-01-3106 min
The Struggle Climbing ShowTraining Tip Tuesday: Alex Megos
It's Tuesday! Grab a taco and dig in to this bite sized beta from Alex Megos as we focus on the power of rest as it pertains to injury prevention, recovery, and climbing stronger than ever (take it from one of the best in the game)!
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2023-01-2405 min
The Struggle Climbing ShowPeter Croft
Elite climber Peter Croft shares his struggles and breakthroughs in Training, Nutrition, Tactics, and Mental Game.
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It's hard to overstate the impact Peter Croft has had on the sport of rock climbing and on inspiring generations of climbers. He is an incredibly well rounded climber, though perhaps best known for his impressive free solos, many hundreds (maybe thousands of them at this point), including Astroman and The Rostrum in Yosemite. Amongst Peter’s other most notable climbs are the first free ascent of Moonlight Buttress in Zion, Venturi Effect in the high sierra, and Solar Flare on Incredible Hulk. Over...
2023-01-201h 26
The Struggle Climbing ShowTraining Tip Tuesday: Kevin JorgesonIt's Tuesday! Grab a taco and dig in to this bite sized beta from Kevin Jorgeson as we recognize the 8th anniversary of one of the most impressive feats in climbing... and the mindset KJ implemented (that we can as well!) in order to take on the impossible.
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2023-01-1706 min
The Struggle Climbing ShowMary Eden (aka Tradprincess)Elite climber Mary Eden (aka Tradprincess) shares her struggles and breakthroughs in Training, Nutrition, Tactics, and Mental Game.
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Mary Eden is perhaps most known for her crack and off-width climbing at an elite level, but as you’ll hear in our chat, she doesn’t consider herself an "off-width climber"… she’s a climber. A climber who seeks discomfort and charges headlong into styles that challenge her. Bouldering, sport climbing, crack and off-width… she gets after all of it, and at an incredibly high level. Just a few months ago Mary accomplished a life goal when s...
2023-01-1353 min
The Struggle Climbing ShowTraining Tip Tuesday: Alex JohnsonIt's Tuesday! Grab a taco and dig in to this bite sized beta from Alex Johnson to hear how she got stronger by training less.
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2023-01-1005 min
The Struggle Climbing ShowPro Clinic: Core Strength with Dr. Favia Dubyk (Free Preview)
Dr. Favia Dubyk, one of the strongest roof climbers in the game, takes us to school with this Pro Clinic as she identifies common pitfalls and shares tips and exercises for Beginner, Intermediate, and Advanced climbers to level up their core strength and tension for steep climbing.
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Catching Up: 0:01:55
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Intermediate: 0:32:55
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2023-01-0535 min
The Struggle Climbing ShowTraining Tip Tuesday: Alex HonnoldIt's Tuesday! Grab a taco and dig in to this bite sized beta from a guy who would rather be climbing, Alex Honnold.
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2023-01-0305 min
The Struggle Climbing ShowJonathan SiegristElite climber Jonathan Siegrist shares his struggles and breakthroughs in Training, Nutrition, Tactics, and Mental Game.
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How accomplished is Jonathan Siegrist? Well, he’s climbed six 5.15s… JUST THIS YEAR! That ticklist includes Event Horizon, a route he bolted that’s at least 15b and very well may be harder. It’s certainly one of, if not the, hardest routes in North America. Earlier this year he had an unbelievably impressive trip to Spain where he sent three 15a's, two 14d's, and a handful of other 5.14s. Remember I’m just talking about the past 12 mon...
2022-12-161h 18
The Struggle Climbing ShowGuy McNameeElite climber Guy McNamee shares his struggles and breakthroughs in Training, Nutrition, Tactics, and Mental Game.
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Guy was born in Haiti, raised in Canada, and has been a force in boulder and lead competitive climbing throughout his teen years… which he only just recently moved beyond. Guy is a 7 time national champion, most recently taking the top spot in boulder at Canadian Nationals and then following that up a few days later, on his 20th birthday, by taking lead nationals as well. Guy is very focused on his training but he’s also a prett...
2022-12-0943 min
The Struggle Climbing ShowMo BeckElite climber Mo Beck shares her struggles and breakthroughs in Training, Nutrition, Tactics, and Mental Game.
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As a competitive climber, Mo has won 9 national titles, a gold medal at the 2014 Paraclimbing World Championships in Spain, and defended that title with a gold medal at the 2016 World Championships in Paris. Mo became world famous as the subject of the Cedar Wright film Stumped which documented her journey to send 12a with half the hands most climbers use. Mo was also named a 2019 National Geographic explorer of the year after completing an expedition to the Cirque of...
2022-12-0159 min
The Struggle Climbing ShowPro Clinic: Power with Dr. Tyler Nelson (Free Preview)
Dr. Tyler Nelson, one of the foremost experts on climber physiology and training, takes us to school in this Pro Clinic as he identifies common pitfalls and shares tips for Beginner, Intermediate, and Advanced climbers to level up their power (a.k.a. contact strength, fast fingers, rate of force development). He also blows up long-held understandings on finger training in general, and shares actionable (and simple!) protools that we can all implement to save time, reduce injury risk, and level up our training and performance.
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2022-11-1732 min
The Struggle Climbing ShowMelina CostanzaElite climber Melina Costanza shares her struggles and breakthroughs in Training, Nutrition, Tactics, and Mental Game.
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Melina has been a household name in the youth competition circuit for over a decade. She’s a two-time Youth National Champion and three-time Collegiate National Champion, and has consistently been a member of the US Team every year since 2010. After some time away from climbing to earn her physics degree at UPenn, it was no surprise when she showed up again as an undeniably dominant force on the Open circuit. Winning every North America Cup she entered in b...
2022-11-111h 12
The Struggle Climbing ShowMatt FultzElite climber Matt Fultz shares his struggles and breakthroughs in Training, Nutrition, Tactics, and Mental Game.
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Matt is one of the world’s strongest and most accomplished climbers. He has topped multiple V16s – Grand Illusion, Creature from the Black Lagoon, Hypnotized Minds, and Sleepwalker (whaaaaat?!?!). What’s perhaps more impressive than how hard Matt pulls, is how hard he tries and how dedicated he is to his craft. This guy knows how to project, and has a lot of insight on the subject. Speaking of insight, Matt knows how to coach… because he is one. A...
2022-11-0358 min
The Struggle Climbing ShowMaiza LimaElite climber Maiza Lima shares her struggles and breakthroughs in Training, Nutrition, Tactics, and Mental Game.
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Maiza grew up in a small village in Brazil, escaped poverty with her mother, and spent a decade cleaning houses in the Seattle area to make ends meet in pursuit of the American Dream... which ultimately led her to climbing. Maiza fell in love with climbing and almost immediately started sending hard sport grades, but she didn’t stop there. When routes weren’t available, she bolted her own, and continues to give back to the sport as a dev...
2022-10-271h 02
The Struggle Climbing ShowPro Clinic: Endurance with Dru Mack (Free Preview)Dru Mack, one of the foremost experts on endurance climbing, takes us to school with this Pro Clinic as he identifies common pitfalls and shares tips for Beginner, Intermediate, and Advanced climbers to level up their endurance training and beat the pump to the chains. The professor of pump is in the building!
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CHAPTERS:
Catching Up: 0:02:16
Endurance Overview: 0:12:31
2022-10-2028 min
The Struggle Climbing ShowLive at Rocktoberfest!A panel of elite climbers and coaches share their struggles and breakthroughs in Training, Nutrition, Tactics, and Mental Game.
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Elite climbers Mo Beck, Matt Segal, Sam Elias, Dru Mack, and coach Eric Horst have come together to present a mini-masterclass on training and performance before a psyched audience at Rocktoberfest. Check your knots, grab a cold one, and join us in the hanger for some truth bombs!
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2022-10-1358 min
The Struggle Climbing ShowAllison VestElite climber Allison Vest shares her struggles and breakthroughs in Training, Nutrition, Tactics, and Mental Game.
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Allison Vest has been a force on plastic, rock, and social media. Allison was the Canadian National Boulder Champion in 2018 and 2020, and the National Lead Champion in 2019. Recently she has stepped back from the comp circuit to focus on bouldering outdoors, where she has topped out some serious rigs, including V13s Masterpiece and Blackout at Joe’s, the first female ascent of V13 The Terminator in Squamish, and the FFA of V14 Show Your Scars. She also occ...
2022-10-061h 15
The Struggle Climbing ShowTommy CaldwellElite climber Tommy Caldwell shares his struggles and breakthroughs in Training, Nutrition, Tactics, and Mental Game.
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Tommy Caldwell is quite possibly the greatest all around rock climber of this generation... and perhaps of all time. He has five first free ascents on El Cap alone, including the Dihedral Wall which went unrepeated for 12 years, and of course the Dawn Wall, widely considered the hardest big wall climb ever. Tommy was also the first person to free The Nose in under 12 hours and free two El Cap routes in a day. With partner Alex Honnold, T...
2022-09-291h 10
The Struggle Climbing ShowSteven DimmittHost of the hit climbing podcast The Nugget, Steven Dimmitt shares his struggles and breakthroughs in Training, Nutrition, Tactics, and Mental Game.
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Steven, as many of you are surely already aware, is the host of The Nugget Climbing Podcast. With more than 135 episodes and over 1 million downloads, The Nugget has become a really valuable resource for the climbing community. Beyond the mic, Steven is a very strong and stoked climber. He's a V-double-digit boulderer, projecting 14a on sport, and casually deadlifts 405 lbs. This chat is equal parts insightful, entertaining, and psyched!
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2022-09-211h 11
The Struggle Climbing ShowMy Sends & Struggles: SummerRyan shares his sends and struggles from the summer (and spring). From working his toughest proj at the Red, to utilizing tips learned from the pros and coaches featured in Season 1, to summer training with an eye towards fall goals... this update covers a bunch of territory and also goes off the rails from time to time so hopefully you're cool with that.
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2022-09-0723 min
The Struggle Climbing ShowExpert Analysis: Mental Game with Hazel FindlayHazel Findlay, pro climber and mindset coach, joins the show to look back at Season 1's interviews with 10 of the biggest names in climbing to see what themes and takeaways there are through the lens of Mental Game.
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Hazel is a pro with an impressive list of hard trad climbs to her name including Magic Line, a 14c rated R route, and freeing El Cap via the Golden Gate route. Hazel is also an insanely accomplished sport climber, having recently sent 9a (14d). What further sets Hazel apart is her ability to manage fear...
2022-06-241h 09
The Struggle Climbing ShowExpert Analysis: Tactics with Eric HörstGOAT Coach, Eric Hörst, joins the show to look back at Season 1's interviews with 10 of the biggest names in climbing to see what themes and takeaways there are through the lens of Tactics.
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Eric literally wrote the book on Training for Climbing, which has numerous foreign translations and sold hundreds of thousands of copies worldwide. In addition to that, and 7 other books to his name, Eric is a member of the International Rock Climbing Researchers Association and is a published researcher. He’s been climbing for 45 years and coaching climbers for more tha...
2022-06-101h 02
The Struggle Climbing ShowExpert Analysis: Nutrition with Caitlin HolmesCaitlin Holmes, Certified Nutritional Specialist, joins the show to look back at Season 1's interviews with 10 of the biggest names in climbing to see what themes and takeaways there are through the lens of Nutrition.
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Caitlin received her MS in Human Nutrition and Functional Medicine and now runs a nutrition coaching business where she primarily works with climbers and outdoor enthusiasts to develop effective nutrition plans for long-term health and performance. She’s also the co-host of The Average Climber Podcast which is equal parts informative and entertaining. Caitlin came prepared and ready to sp...
2022-06-031h 02
The Struggle Climbing ShowExpert Analysis: Training with Dr. Tyler NelsonDr. Tyler Nelson from Camp 4 Human Performance joins the show to look back at Season 1's interviews with 10 of the biggest names in climbing to see what themes and takeaways there are through the lens of Training.
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Tyler is bringing cutting edge science to the world of training for climbing and, in the process, he is blowing up myths of training that we’ve long thought to be true and helping climbers, from pros like Alex Johnson to everyday climbers, identify exactly what types of training will take their climbing performance to new heights. In...
2022-05-2654 min
The Struggle Climbing ShowLynn HillElite climber Lynn Hill shares her struggles and breakthroughs in Training, Nutrition, Tactics, and Mental Game.
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It’s hard to overstate just how impactful, badass, and groundbreaking Lynn has been on the sport of rock climbing and beyond. If you are a climber then you are standing on her shoulders. Lynn has been a dominant force in pretty much every discipline of climbing. She has won world cups as a comp climber, she was the first woman to onsight 8a, she was the first woman to climb 5.14, and most famously, she was the first hum...
2022-05-1146 min