The Struggle Climbing Show

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Road to V8 with Nate Drolet: My First (gym) V7, Better Not Stronger, and the Importance of REALLY Trying May 28, 2025

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Climbing Coach Nate Drolet captains the Struggle Bus on my Road to V8 as we cover:

Recap of winter strength and power training
Climbing my first gym V7
Getting better without getting stronger
Video assessment of recent board struggles
Macro vs micro beta when it comes to board training
How to learn from our better climbing friends
Why Nate could tell I wasn’t REALLY trying
Why sport climbing can sabotage bouldering goals
Nerd Gummies and other tricks to send

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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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This show is produced and hosted by Ryan Devlin, and edited by Glen Walker. 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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Kyra Condie: How to Perform When It Counts, Simple Training for Strength and Power, and Comp Climbing News May 21, 2025

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In this episode, elite climber Kyra Condie explores:

"You suck try harder"
Spray walls vs system boards
Struggles with modern comp setting
The power of the campus board
Her super simple hang board routine
Game changing skin care tips
Tools to handle performance anxiety
How to up/down regulate for a specific objective
Updates from the World Cup and Olympic formats
The elusive million dollar climbing sponsorship
What even are the grades of comp climbs?

CHAPTERS:

Struggle: (0:05:48)
Training: (0:15:53)
Nutrition: (0:38:31)
Tactics: (0:47:23)
Mental Game: (0:57:19)
Purpose: (1:27:58)

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

Rúngne: Soft threads and high performing chalk! Use Code STRUGGLE for 10% Off Bags, Buckets, Chalk & Apparel from Rúngne! Rungne.com
Rhino Skin Solutions: Perform, Cleanse, Repair… repeat! Amazing skin care products crafted specifically for climbers, whether you’re pulling hard indoors or out. Use code STRUGGLE to score a whopping 20% off your purchase!

5-Year Training and Performance Journal: The most important climbing tool I use! Takes just a few minutes each day, and yields amazing insights year after year. If you’re psyched on training and performance, this is the journal for you. Log, reflect, send.

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

Shoutout to Matt Waltereese for being a Victory Whip supporter on Patreon! So mega.

Follow along on Instagram @thestruggleclimbingshow and YouTube /@thestruggleclimbingshow

Check out Kyra's YouTube channel, and the Circle Up! Podcast she does with Allison vest.

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, 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.

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

Weekend Warrior: A Protocol that Added More than 40lbs of Strength PER HAND in About a Year May 14, 2025

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The new Weekend Warrior series will feature stories of amateur climbers who have taken their training and performance to new heights, and shine a light on what they feel have been the difference makers in their growth. Today, we're connecting with Aaron Townsley to learn about the simple finger training protocol he developed for himself and some friends, which has yielded amazing results on and off the rock.

Here is a doc that Aaron created, outlining the BORK protocol: https://docs.google.com/document/d/14dncDso1ZIMCROkzYJJhVoT6tApUbVw05nVVVMU5PiU/edit?usp=sharing

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

PhysiVantage: the official climbing-nutrition sponsor of The Struggle. Use code STRUGGLE15 at checkout for 15% off your full-priced nutrition order.
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

Shoutout to Matt Waltereese for being a Victory Whip supporter on Patreon! So mega.

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.

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

Toby Segar: Parkour Tools for Climbing, Managing Fear, and Why We Shouldn't Say "I'm not strong enough" May 07, 2025

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In this episode, parkour pro Toby Segar explores:

Going from beginner to advanced in climbing
Grades vs No Grades
Finger training that helped him to level up as a climber
Century Crack dreams
Learnings from Pete Whittaker
Why we shouldn't say "I'm not strong enough"
How to improve very quickly on dynamic climbs
Tips to manage fear of falling
Parkour 101 for climbers
The future of STORROR

CHAPTERS:

Struggle: 0:05:32
Training: 0:12:39
Nutrition: 0:38:09
Tactics: 0:44:47
Mental Game: 1:01:12
Purpose: 1:23:40

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

PhysiVantage: the official climbing-nutrition sponsor of The Struggle. Use code STRUGGLE15 at checkout for 15% off your full-priced nutrition order.
Rúngne: Soft threads and high performing chalk! Use Code STRUGGLE for 10% Off Bags, Buckets, Chalk & Apparel from Rúngne! Rungne.com
Rhino Skin Solutions: Perform, Cleanse, Repair… repeat! Amazing skin care products crafted specifically for climbers, whether you’re pulling hard indoors or out. Use code STRUGGLE to score a whopping 20% off your purchase!
Arc’teryx: Inspired by and tested in the Coast Mountains of BC, Arc’teryx makes gear to go the distance! If you’re out adventuring in the elements, Arc’teryx has got you covered. Shop their full collection at Arcteryx.com

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

Shoutout to Matt Waltereese for being a Victory Whip supporter on Patreon! So mega.

Follow along on Instagram @thestruggleclimbingshow and YouTube /@thestruggleclimbingshow and check out Toby's insane stuff with STORROR /@storror

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

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

Anna Hazelnutt | Crag Chat: Earth Day, Shoulder Rehab, Brooke Raboutou, and My Road to V8 Apr 30, 2025

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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 issue with inside out and outside in
Naked in nature
Tick mark hot takes
Rehabbing a shoulder injury like a boss
Anna's insane itinerary
Brooke sending 5.15c
The power of picking the right route
My Road to V8 update
Big wall send ethics

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Shoutout to Rúngne for sponsoring this Crag Chat! Use code STRUGGLE to get 10% off Magdust chalk, performance apparel, and pretty much everything on their site. Plus, you can score free shipping to the U.S. on a bunch of bundles (on top of the 10% off code)!

Shoutout to Matt Waltereese for being a Victory Whip supporter on Patreon! So mega.

Check out Anna’s latest videos on her YT channel: youtube.com/@annahazelnutt

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Follow along on Instagram @thestruggleclimbingshow and @annahazelnutt

Are you as obsessed with training and climbing as I am? If so, check out the 5-Year Training and Performance Journal that I created, where you can log and reflect on all of your struggles, sends, adventures, and metrics over the next 5 years. It's the most important climbing tool I have, and it brings me so much joy each day!

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.

Road to The Pyramid with Eric Hörst: Accepting Setbacks, How to Build Endurance while Maintaining Power, and My New Rivalry with Jared Leto Apr 23, 2025

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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 for me during the spring season
Jared Leto vs Ryan Devlin
The new tool I scored on Marketplace to take my training to the next level
30:30 protocol for a sport climbing power-up
The massive amount of new development and amazing new routes coming online at the red
The art of the second go send

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

PhysiVantage: the official climbing-nutrition sponsor of The Struggle. Use code STRUGGLE15 at checkout for 15% off your full-priced nutrition order.
Rúngne: Soft threads and high performing chalk! Use Code STRUGGLE for 10% Off Bags, Buckets, Chalk & Apparel from Rúngne!
5-Year Training and Performance Journal: The most important climbing tool I use! Takes just a few minutes each day, and yields amazing insights year after year. If you’re psyched on training and performance, this is the journal for you. Log, reflect, send.

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

Shoutout to Matt Waltereese for being a Victory Whip supporter on Patreon! So mega.

Follow along on Instagram and YouTube: @thestruggleclimbingshow

Luke Mehall: Starting Training at 40, Why Climbers Should Write, and the Power of Good Storytelling Apr 16, 2025

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Climber, writer, and podcaster, Luke Mehall of The Climbing Zine, joins to discuss:

Starting training at age 40 and unlocking big gains
Falling in love with sport climbing
What it means to have a dirtbag state of mind
Why all climbers should write and writers should climb
Developing hundreds of routes and what makes the process so special
Route development 101 for those interested in first ascents
The climbing scene in El Potrero
The Climbing Zine and why YOU should be getting it

Subscribe to The Climbing Zine and check out its podcast, Dirtbag State of Mind

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

PhysiVantage: the official climbing-nutrition sponsor of The Struggle. Use code STRUGGLE15 at checkout for 15% off your full-priced nutrition order.
Rúngne: Soft threads and high performing chalk! Use Code STRUGGLE for 10% Off Bags, Buckets, Chalk & Apparel from Rúngne! Rungne.com
5-Year Training and Performance Journal: The most important climbing tool I use! Takes just a few minutes each day, and yields amazing insights year after year. If you’re psyched on training and performance, this is the journal for you. Log, reflect, send.

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

Shoutout to Matt Waltereese for being a Victory Whip supporter on Patreon! So mega.

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.

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

Louis Parkinson: A Masterclass on How to Improve at Indoor Climbing Apr 09, 2025

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Coach Louis Parkinson of Catalyst Climbing joins the show to explore:

His recent struggles with low self-esteem
The main differences between indoor and outdoor climbing
Why indoor grades are softer at the lower end
Movement styles that are unique to indoor climbing
The problem with boulder grades in general
Knowing when we're climbing too much (or not enough)
Utilizing indoor climbs to become more well rounded outdoors
The reason many climbers avoid dynamic movements (and how to fix it)
The shockingly small odds of getting seriously hurt
A comprehensive (and fun) 20-minute climbing warmup
The 3 simple movements that make up nearly all dynamic climbs
The huge benefit of not trying to send
How to accelerate learning on indoor climbs
How to coach ourselves as if Louis were in our heads

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

PhysiVantage: the official climbing-nutrition sponsor of The Struggle. Use code STRUGGLE15 at checkout for 15% off your full-priced nutrition order.
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. SCARPA, No Place Too Far.
Rúngne: Soft threads and high performing chalk! Use Code STRUGGLE for 10% Off Bags, Buckets, Chalk & Apparel from Rúngne! Rungne.com
5-Year Training and Performance Journal: The most important climbing tool I use! Takes just a few minutes each day, and yields amazing insights year after year. If you’re psyched on training and performance, this is the journal for you. Log, reflect, send.

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

Shoutout to Matt Waltereese for being a Victory Whip supporter on Patreon! So mega.

Follow along on Instagram and YouTube: @thestruggleclimbingshow

Check out the Catalyst channel on YT: @catalystclimbing

Emil Abrahamsson: Live Q&A from Portland Rock Gym Apr 02, 2025

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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 projecting process
Time management tips for busy climbers
Board Climbing: the most important training tool if used properly
What to be cautious of when training on boards

Shoutout to Portland Rock Gym in Beaverton for hosting us! What an INCREDIBLE facility they have. If you're in the area (or can find a reason to be) check it out. The rope hall is mega, the setting is top notch, the staff are friendly, and the entire vibe is so positive.

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

PhysiVantage: the official climbing-nutrition sponsor of The Struggle. Use code STRUGGLE15 at checkout for 15% off your full-priced nutrition order.
Rúngne: Soft threads and high performing chalk! Use Code STRUGGLE for 15% Off Bags, Buckets, Chalk & Apparel from Rúngne!
Rhino Skin Solutions: Perform, Cleanse, Repair… repeat! The absolute best skin care products crafted specifically for climbers, whether you’re pulling hard indoors or out. Use code STRUGGLE to score a whopping 20% off your purchase!

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

Shoutout to Matt Waltereese for being a Victory Whip supporter on Patreon! So mega.

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.

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

Tom Randall: Pro Clinic on How to Climb Harder Without Getting Stronger Mar 26, 2025

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In this Pro Clinic, Lattice Co-Founder and Elite Climber Coach Tom Randall explores: