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Reflecting on 4 Years of Finger Strength Tests, Big Sends, Epic Adventures... and the Journal That I'm Using To Log It All
Dec. 20, 2024

Reflecting on 4 Years of Finger Strength Tests, Big Sends, Epic Adven…

Listen in as I flip through my 5-Year Training and Performance Journal to reflect on some of my test metrics, meaningful sends, and days out on rock over the past few years. What a journey! Grab a copy of the 5-Year Training ...

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Davis Ngo: Struggling with Progress, Overcoming Setbacks, and Finding Joy in the Community
Dec. 18, 2024

Davis Ngo: Struggling with Progress, Overcoming Setbacks, and Finding…

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Fitz Cahall: Creating a Life of Adventure and Purpose
Dec. 11, 2024

Fitz Cahall: Creating a Life of Adventure and Purpose

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Anna Hazelnutt | Crag Chat: Celebrating Big Sends, First Naked Ascents, Vegas Climbing, and More Foot Stuff
Dec. 4, 2024

Anna Hazelnutt | Crag Chat: Celebrating Big Sends, First Naked Ascent…

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Will Bosi: Sending four V17s, Simple Training for Power and Endurance, 5.15d / 9c+ Goals, the Problem with Downgrading
Nov. 27, 2024

Will Bosi: Sending four V17s, Simple Training for Power and Endurance…

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Dr. Tyler Nelson: Pro Clinic on Building Endurance for Bouldering and Sport Climbing
Nov. 20, 2024

Dr. Tyler Nelson: Pro Clinic on Building Endurance for Bouldering and…

In this Pro Clinic, Dr. Tyler Nelson covers: How to build climbing endurance for bouldering, sport climbing, and multi-pitch climbing Blood Flow Restriction and other off-the-wall interventions to build capacity Utilizing a f...

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Road to 13a: the Send
Nov. 14, 2024

Road to 13a: the Send

Join me and Coach Eric Hörst as we enjoy a send beer and a slice of pie at Miguel's, just moments after I clipped the chains on The Force. I'm so psyched!

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Hannah Morris: Expanding the Comfort Zone, Managing Anxiety, Fun vs. Gains, and Learnings from a Hit YouTube Channel
Nov. 13, 2024

Hannah Morris: Expanding the Comfort Zone, Managing Anxiety, Fun vs. …

Climber and YouTuber Hannah Morris shares her struggles and breakthroughs on and off the wall. - Bonus Eps and Full Videos (FREE TRIAL!): https://www.patreon.com/thestruggleclimbingshow - BIG THANKS TO THE AMAZING SPONSORS OF...

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Mind-Blowing Finger Strength Study with Emil Abrahamsson and Dr. Keith Baar
Nov. 6, 2024

Mind-Blowing Finger Strength Study with Emil Abrahamsson and Dr. Keit…

Climbing Coaches Emil Abrahamsson and Dr Keith Baar joins to discuss: Overview of Emil's viral "No Hang" protocol (aka, Abra-hangs) The scientific paper that gave Emil and his brother the idea for the Abra-hang experiment Acc...

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Anna Hazelnutt | Crag Chat: Adulting, Establishing a New Yosemite Classic, Top Roping, and Unhinged Listener Questions
Oct. 28, 2024

Anna Hazelnutt | Crag Chat: Adulting, Establishing a New Yosemite Cla…

Anna Hazelnutt is back with another Crag Chat packed with laughs, musings, updates, struggles, beta, and whatever else is on our minds, including: Anna turning 27 and all of a sudden adulting (kind of) Anna’s experience with ...

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Tim Emmett: Tips to Push Harder and Recover on Route, Stronger than Ever at Age 50, 88 Days on Era Vella, and Mastering Mindset
Oct. 23, 2024

Tim Emmett: Tips to Push Harder and Recover on Route, Stronger than E…

Elite climber Tim Emmett shares his struggles and breakthroughs in Training, Nutrition, Tactics, and Mental Game - Bonus Eps and Full Videos (FREE TRIAL!): patreon.com/thestruggleclimbingshow - CHAPTERS: Struggle: 0:14:56 Tra...

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Babsi Zangerl & Jacopo Larcher: Live from Rocktoberfest!
Oct. 16, 2024

Babsi Zangerl & Jacopo Larcher: Live from Rocktoberfest!

Elite climbers Babsi Zangerl and Jacopo Larcher sit down at iconic Miguel's Pizza for a live Rocktoberfest interview that covers: - Working up to the hardest trad climbs in the world- Finding flexible work to accommodate cli...

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Tom Randall on Urban Climbing, Free Soloing, and Running From the Cops
Oct. 9, 2024

Tom Randall on Urban Climbing, Free Soloing, and Running From the Cops

Climbing Coach Tom Randall is back on the show to discuss: The world of urban climbing (AKA buildering) How to get into urban climbing What's uniquely sketchy about climbing buildings compared to rock Scouting tips and tricks...

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Alex Puccio: Stronger After Injury, Finding Joy Outside, and Insights from Coaching and Climbing with Brooke Raboutou
Oct. 2, 2024

Alex Puccio: Stronger After Injury, Finding Joy Outside, and Insights…

Elite climber Alex Puccio shares her struggles and breakthroughs in Training, Nutrition, Tactics, and Mental Game - Bonus Eps and Full Videos (FREE TRIAL!): patreon.com/thestruggleclimbingshow - CHAPTERS: Struggle: (0:07:14) ...

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Dr. Thomas Cunningham, MD: Pro Clinic on Supplementation and Biohacking to Boost Strength, Recover Faster, Improve Endurance, and Feel Better
Sept. 25, 2024

Dr. Thomas Cunningham, MD: Pro Clinic on Supplementation and Biohacki…

In this Pro Clinic, Dr. Thomas Cunningham, MD covers: Clinical trials and studies that show the most promise for enhancing performance and health on and off the rock Supplements and biohacks that range from most-proven to mos...

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Cedar Wright: Suffering with Honnold, the Future of Free Soloing, Dirtbagging, Paragliding, and Boogie Til You Poop
Sept. 18, 2024

Cedar Wright: Suffering with Honnold, the Future of Free Soloing, Dir…

Elite climber Cedar Wright shares epic stories of suffering with Alex Honnold, learning the ways of Yosemite, Paragliding competitions, Free Soloing culture, and what it means to be a dirtbag. Plus, BTS on the funniest climbi...

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Finger Training 2.0 with Zachary Laschober of Specialized Masochism
Sept. 11, 2024

Finger Training 2.0 with Zachary Laschober of Specialized Masochism

Climbing Coach Zachary Laschober joins to discuss: Sports-specific versus non-sport-specific finger training Limitations of the "standard" 20mm flat edge Hand and finger physiology for optimal performance and recovery Evoluti...

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Anna Hazelnutt | Crag Chat: Finger Injuries, How to Focus Our Training, Naked in Nature, Dating Apps, and Dick Jokes
Sept. 4, 2024

Anna Hazelnutt | Crag Chat: Finger Injuries, How to Focus Our Trainin…

Anna Hazelnutt is back with another Crag Chat packed with laughs, musings, updates, struggles, beta, and whatever else is on our minds, including: The climbing posters that hung on Anna’s childhood walls (and why she took the...

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Kai Lightner: Sending 5.15a and Beyond, Adapting to a Bigger Body, Competitor's Mindset, and the Future of Climbing
Aug. 28, 2024

Kai Lightner: Sending 5.15a and Beyond, Adapting to a Bigger Body, Co…

Elite climber Kai Lightner shares his struggles and breakthroughs in Training, Nutrition, Tactics, and Mental Game - Bonus Eps and Full Videos (FREE TRIAL!): patreon.com/thestruggleclimbingshow - CHAPTERS: Struggle: 0:08:50 T...

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Useful Coach Tom Herbert: Pro Clinic on Fueling for Better Performance, Recovering Faster, and a Method to Cut Weight Without Cutting Calories
Aug. 21, 2024

Useful Coach Tom Herbert: Pro Clinic on Fueling for Better Performanc…

In this Pro Clinic, Tom Herbert covers: How to "stack" carbs and protein around a workout Getting a head start on recovery after a hard sesh How nutrition changes for "on" days vs "off" days The bias against carbs and the ris...

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Matt Samet: Building Strength and Power, Being Coached by Nina Williams, Redpoint Tactics, and Dealing with Anxiety On and Off the Rock
Aug. 14, 2024

Matt Samet: Building Strength and Power, Being Coached by Nina Willia…

Elite climber Matt Samet shares his struggles and breakthroughs in Training, Nutrition, Tactics, and Mental Game - Bonus Eps and Full Videos (FREE TRIAL!): patreon.com/thestruggleclimbingshow - CHAPTERS: Training: 0:9:22 Nutr...

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Road to 13a with Eric Hörst: Part IV
Aug. 7, 2024

Road to 13a with Eric Hörst: Part IV

Coach 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 seas...

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Meagan Martin: Olympics Predictions (who will podium?), Training like a Ninja Warrior, and What Happens When Comp Climbers Get Outdoors
July 31, 2024

Meagan Martin: Olympics Predictions (who will podium?), Training like…

Elite climber Meagan Martin shares her struggles and breakthroughs in Training, Nutrition, Tactics, and Mental Game - Bonus Eps and Full Videos (FREE TRIAL!): patreon.com/thestruggleclimbingshow - CHAPTERS: Struggle: 0:08:29 ...

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Tension Crew: Pro Clinic on System Board Training, Achieving Faster Progress, Training and Projecting Tips, and Building Sport Climbing Endurance (FULL)
July 24, 2024

Tension Crew: Pro Clinic on System Board Training, Achieving Faster P…

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 U...

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