The Struggle Climbing Show

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Coach Justen Sjong: Perfection is NOT the Goal, Mental Tactics, Tapping into Breath, and Climbing Performance Hacks Apr 10, 2024

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Climbing 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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Connect with Justen for coaching at www.climbing-sensei.com

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This show is produced and hosted by Ryan Devlin. The Struggle is carbon-neutral in partnership with The Honnold Foundation and 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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Live from the Beach: Listener Q&A, Project Update, Random Ramblings Apr 03, 2024

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With ice cold beer in hand and waves crashing over the sand... I answer some burning listener questions spanning climbing, training, unicycles, donuts, and Tommy Caldwell. This might be a fun listen or a total waste of your time. Let me know! And I'll be back in the podcast/utility closet next week for a fresh (polished) episode. Cheers!

Anna Hazelnutt: Training Power, Climbing the Hardest Slabs, Mastering Beta, and Striving to Fail More Mar 27, 2024

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Elite 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

BIG THANKS TO THE AMAZING SPONSORS OF THE STRUGGLE WHO LOVE ROCK CLIMBING AS MUCH AS YOU DO:

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ForceBoard: A better way to train fingers. Portable, accurate, and created to train finger strength and endurance exactly how YOU need it. Score 10% off and support the show by using code STRUGGLE at checkout.
PhysiVantage: the official climbing-nutrition sponsor of The Struggle. Use code STRUGGLE15 at checkout for 15% off your full-priced nutrition order.

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Follow along on Instagram @thestruggleclimbingshow and YouTube /@thestruggleclimbingshow

The Struggle is carbon-neutral in partnership with The Honnold Foundation, whose mission is to promote solar energy for a more equitable world.

This show is produced and hosted by Ryan Devlin. 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.

The struggle makes us stronger! I hope your training and climbing are going great.

Nate Drolet: Pro Clinic on Rock Climbing Movement Analysis and Climbing Technique Drills Mar 20, 2024

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This 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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Follow along on Instagram @thestruggleclimbingshow and @natedrolet, and check out Nate's YouTube

Book a session with Nate by hitting him up on IG or emailing him at njdrolet@gmail.com

The struggle makes us stronger! Let's get out there and try hard. Thanks for supporting the show!

Ben Mayforth: Campusing V12, Grip Strength for Climbing, Pre-Game Rituals, and the Climbing Community Mar 13, 2024

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Elite 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

BIG THANKS TO THE AMAZING SPONSORS OF THE STRUGGLE:

MAXIM: The best ropes in the game! Ultra-light, ultra-reliable, and ultra-durable. Check out the Airliner (my favorite) and all their ropes at your local gear shop and on the MAXIM site.
Rungne: Try Magdust, performance chalk at a great price, and check out all of Magnus's other favorite gear. Enter to win a YEAR supply of Magdust and other rad prizes or discounts at Rungne.com
SCARPA: Whether you’re a climber, trail runner, skier, or hiker, SCARPA offers an array of adventure footwear for the adventure seeker in you. with a commitment to sustainability. Shop the whole collection at SCARPA.com. SCARPA, No Place Too Far.
COROS: Track your workouts, HR, HRV, Sleep, Recovery, and Climbs with the best wearable tech for serious climbers. Use code STRUGGLE at COROS.com to score a free watch band with the purchase of a COROS Apex 2 Pro.

And check out ALL the show’s awesome sponsors and exclusive deals at thestruggleclimbingshow.com/deals

Follow along on Instagram @thestruggleclimbingshow and YouTube /@thestruggleclimbingshow

The Struggle is carbon-neutral in partnership with The Honnold Foundation, whose mission is to promote solar energy for a more equitable world.

This show is produced and hosted by Ryan Devlin. 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.

The struggle makes us stronger! I hope your training and climbing are going great.

Coach Lauren Abernathy: Climbing Movement Drills, Climbing Efficiency, and Multi-Sport Training Mar 06, 2024

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Coach 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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BIG THANKS TO THE AMAZING SPONSORS OF THE STRUGGLE:

PhysiVantage: the official climbing-nutrition sponsor of The Struggle. Use code STRUGGLE15 at checkout for 15% off your full-priced nutrition order.
ForceBoard: A better way to train fingers. Portable, accurate, and created to train finger strength and endurance exactly how YOU need it. Score 10% off and support the show by using code STRUGGLE at checkout.

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Follow along on Instagram @thestruggleclimbingshow and @goodspraycoaching

Here's Lauren's FREE movement course: www.goodsprayclimbing.com/fast-track

Here's the 'hips first' drill Lauren talked about: https://youtu.be/6Z-j_sQQq6U

Book coaching with Lauren, sign up for her newsletter, and learn more about Good Spray at www.goodsprayclimbing.com

The struggle makes us stronger! Thanks so much for listening and supporting.

Stefano Ghisolfi: Taking On the Hardest Climbs in the World, Olympic Training, the Grade Debate, and the Power of Fun Feb 28, 2024

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Elite 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

BIG THANKS TO THE AMAZING SPONSORS OF THE STRUGGLE:

COROS: Track your workouts, HR, HRV, Sleep, Recovery, and Climbs with the best wearable tech for serious climbers. Use code STRUGGLE at COROS.com to score a free watch band with the purchase of a COROS Apex 2 Pro.
Crimpd: The absolute best tool for self-coached climbers to stay on track with training. Visit Crimpd.com to download the app for FREE and take your training to the next level.
SCARPA: Whether you’re a climber, trail runner, skier, or hiker, SCARPA offers an array of adventure footwear for the adventure seeker in you. with a commitment to sustainability. Shop the whole collection at SCARPA.com. SCARPA, No Place Too Far.

And check out ALL the show’s awesome sponsors and exclusive deals at thestruggleclimbingshow.com/deals

Follow along on Instagram @thestruggleclimbingshow and YouTube /@thestruggleclimbingshow

The Struggle is carbon-neutral in partnership with The Honnold Foundation, whose mission is to promote solar energy for a more equitable world.

This show is produced and hosted by Ryan Devlin. 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.

The struggle makes us stronger! I hope your training and climbing are going great.

Emily Harrington: Pro Clinic on Parenthood and Rock Climbing Performance Feb 22, 2024

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In 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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The struggle makes us stronger! Let's get out there and try hard. Thanks for supporting the show, y'all.

Natalia Grossman: Olympic Training, Climbing World Cup Ups and Downs, and Using Joy as a Performance Hack Feb 15, 2024

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Elite climber Natalia Grossman shares her struggles and breakthroughs in Training, Nutrition, Tactics, and Mental Game

Bonus Eps and Full Videos (FREE TRIAL!):

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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

BIG THANKS TO THE AMAZING SPONSORS OF THE STRUGGLE:

PhysiVantage: the official climbing-nutrition sponsor of The Struggle. Use code STRUGGLE15 at checkout for 15% off your full-priced nutrition order.
Rungne: Try Magdust, performance chalk at a great price, and check out all of Magnus's other favorite gear. Enter to win a YEAR supply of Magdust and other rad prizes or discounts at Rungne.com
ShayrdAir: Sign up to have Jordan Cannon as your climbing mentor! This in-depth 4-month experience is capped at just 30 climbers. Use code STRUGGLE to score $300 off this incredible mentorship program.

And check out ALL the show’s awesome sponsors and exclusive deals at thestruggleclimbingshow.com/deals

Follow along on Instagram @thestruggleclimbingshow and YouTube /@thestruggleclimbingshow

The Struggle is carbon-neutral in partnership with The Honnold Foundation, whose mission is to promote solar energy for a more equitable world.

This show is produced and hosted by Ryan Devlin. 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.

The struggle makes us stronger! I hope your training and climbing are going great.

Coach Ollie Torr: Training like Alex Honnold, Climbing Endurance Hacks, Beginner Plateaus, and Listener Questions Feb 07, 2024

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Coach Ollie Torr of Lattice Training joins to discuss: