Jan. 7, 2026

Tim Emmett: Sending His Hardest Project at 51, Training and Mindset Breakthroughs, and What's Next

Tim Emmett: Sending His Hardest Project at 51, Training and Mindset Breakthroughs, and What's Next
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Tim Emmett: Sending His Hardest Project at 51, Training and Mindset Breakthroughs, and What's Next
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Elite climber, Tim Emmett, explores:

  • The moments surrounding the send of Era Vella (9a)
  • Dealing with relentless failure
  • Overcoming countless injuries and setbacks
  • 8 years of effort and commitment
  • Being his fittest and strongest at age 51
  • The invisible costs of taking on a huge project 
  • The training breakthrough prescribed by Neil Gresham
  • Having a total emotional breakdown 
  • The diet change that changed everything
  • Letting go of the outcome 
  • Skills over strength

Here's Tim's emotional video just after sending the proj: https://www.instagram.com/p/DRH5YN4CEa0/

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Here are some AI generated show notes (hopefully the robots got it right)

00:00 Introduction and Welcome03:14 Interview with Tim Emmett Begins04:01 Tim's Emotional Journey and Achievements08:25 Challenges and Family Sacrifices13:05 Mental and Physical Preparation28:10 Training and Nutrition Insights35:36 Injury and Diet Impact36:09 Performance Eating vs. General Diet39:13 Balancing Happiness and Discipline40:51 Winter Climbing and Training Goals42:38 PhysiVantage Sponsorship44:07 The Struggle Patreon Community45:38 Reflecting on Personal Climbing Achievements47:09 The Journey to Climbing Success01:02:19 Listener Questions and Final Thoughts

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This show is produced and hosted by Ryan Devlin, and edited by Glen Walker. The Struggle is a proud member of the Plug Tone Audio Collective, a diverse group of the best, most impactful podcasts in the outdoor industry.

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