Elite climber Nina Williams shares her struggles and breakthroughs in Training, Nutrition, Tactics, and Mental Game (Part 2) - 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 2,0...
Jul 26, 2023•1 hr 8 min•Ep. 52
Elite climber Nina Williams shares her struggles and breakthroughs in Training, Nutrition, Tactics, and Mental Game (Part 1 of 2) - 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, ...
Jul 12, 2023•1 hr 5 min•Ep. 51
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. - This episode is sponsored by Patrons and Subscribers of The Struggle. Enjoy the full Pro Clinic, extended and ad-free episodes, and other perks by joining The Struggle...
Jun 28, 2023•29 min•Ep. 50
Elite climber Chris Sharma shares his struggles and breakthroughs in Training, Nutrition, Tactics, and Mental Game. - 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 ...
Jun 21, 2023•1 hr 7 min•Ep. 49
Elite climber Dr. Thomas Cunningham shares his struggles and breakthroughs in Training, Nutrition, Tactics, and Mental Game. - 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 s...
Jun 07, 2023•1 hr 30 min•Ep. 48
Alex 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. - 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! - Follow along on Instagram @alexhonnold , @climbinggold , and @thestruggleclimbingshow . T...
May 26, 2023•1 hr 23 min•Ep. 47
Tom Randall checks in on Ryan's training and offers up valuable insights that will help anyone level up their training and performance. - 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 - This episode is sponsored by Patrons and Subscribers of The Struggle. Enjoy the full...
May 16, 2023•50 min•Ep. 46
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. - This episode is sponsored by Patrons and Subscribers of The Struggle. Enjoy the full Pro Clinic, early and ad-free episodes, an...
May 09, 2023•33 min•Ep. 45
Host of the hit climbing podcast The Enormocast, Chris Kalous shares his struggles and breakthroughs in Training, Nutrition, Tactics, and Mental Game. - 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 ...
Apr 27, 2023•1 hr 24 min•Ep. 44
A quick update from the podcast/utility closet where I share some exciting news, launch a sick giveaway, and do a virtual happy dance for all of the cool stuff coming your way! Spoiler alert: https://www.youtube.com/@thestruggleclimbingshow Let's GOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!
Apr 19, 2023•4 min•Ep. 43
Eric 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. - 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: ...
Apr 10, 2023•1 hr 15 min•Ep. 42
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. - This episode is sponsored by Patrons and Subscribers of The Struggle. Enjoy the full Pro Clinic, early and ad-free episodes, and other perks by joinin...
Mar 31, 2023•42 min•Ep. 41
Lor 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. - 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 me...
Mar 17, 2023•1 hr 30 min•Ep. 40
Kris 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. - 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...
Mar 04, 2023•1 hr 17 min•Ep. 39
Amity 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. - 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 nutrit...
Feb 23, 2023•1 hr 19 min•Ep. 38
Tom 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. - 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, M...
Feb 13, 2023•1 hr 20 min•Ep. 37
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. - The Struggle is carbon-neutral in partnership with The Honnold Foundation , whose mission is to promote solar energy for a more equitable world. - This Training Tip Tuesday is brought to you by Physivantage. Check out their entire line of science-backed products at Physivantage.com , and level up your game with 15% off using code STRUGGLE15! - This show is pro...
Feb 07, 2023•8 min•Ep. 36
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. - This episode is sponsored by Patrons of The Struggle. Enjoy the full Pro Clinic, early and ad-free episodes, and other perks by joining The Struggle patron community. There's a level for ...
Feb 03, 2023•35 min•Ep. 35
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. - The Struggle is carbon-neutral in partnership with The Honnold Foundation , whose mission is to promote solar energy for a more equitable world. - This Training Tip Tuesday is brought to you by Patrons of The Struggle (thanks, Patrons!) Pop by patreon.com/thestruggleclimbingshow to support the show, score cool swag, gain access t...
Jan 31, 2023•6 min•Ep. 34
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)! - The Struggle is carbon-neutral in partnership with The Honnold Foundation , whose mission is to promote solar energy for a more equitable world. - This Training Tip Tuesday is brought to you by Friction Labs. Use code STRUGGLE20 for 20% off your first order at fric...
Jan 24, 2023•6 min•Ep. 33
Elite climber Peter Croft shares his struggles and breakthroughs in Training, Nutrition, Tactics, and Mental Game. - 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...
Jan 20, 2023•1 hr 26 min•Ep. 32
It'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. - The Struggle is carbon-neutral in partnership with The Honnold Foundation , whose mission is to promote solar energy for a more equitable world. - Support the show and the climbers who make it by becoming a Patron at www.patreon.com/thestru...
Jan 17, 2023•6 min•Ep. 31
Elite climber Mary Eden (aka Tradprincess) shares her struggles and breakthroughs in Training, Nutrition, Tactics, and Mental Game. - 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 incredi...
Jan 13, 2023•54 min•Ep. 30
It'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. - This Training Tip Tuesday is brought to you by Petzl. Access the Inaccessible at your local gear shop and Petzl.com. - The Struggle is carbon-neutral in partnership with The Honnold Foundation , whose mission is to promote solar energy for a more equitable world. - Support the show and the climbers who make it by becoming a Patron at www.patreon.com/thestruggleclimbings...
Jan 10, 2023•6 min•Ep. 29
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. - This episode is sponsored by Patrons of The Struggle. Enjoy the full Pro Clinic, early and ad-free episodes, and other perks by joining The Struggle patron community. There's a level for everyone 🙌. Learn more at P...
Jan 05, 2023•36 min•Ep. 28
It's Tuesday! Grab a taco and dig in to this bite sized beta from a guy who would rather be climbing, Alex Honnold. - Training Tip Tuesday is brought to you by PhysiVantage, the official climbing-nutrition sponsor of The Struggle. Visit www.physivantage.com/discount/STRUGGLE15 to receive 15% off your full priced nutrition order. - The Struggle is carbon-neutral in partnership with The Honnold Foundation , whose mission is to promote solar energy for a more equitable world. - Support the show and...
Jan 03, 2023•6 min•Ep. 27
It's Tuesday! Grab a taco and dig in to this bite sized beta from crusher Emily Harrington.
Dec 27, 2022•5 min•Ep. 26
Elite climber Jonathan Siegrist shares his struggles and breakthroughs in Training, Nutrition, Tactics, and Mental Game. - 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 o...
Dec 16, 2022•1 hr 19 min•Ep. 25
Elite climber Guy McNamee shares his struggles and breakthroughs in Training, Nutrition, Tactics, and Mental Game. - 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 v...
Dec 09, 2022•44 min•Ep. 24
Elite climber Mo Beck shares her struggles and breakthroughs in Training, Nutrition, Tactics, and Mental Game. - 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 Nat...
Dec 01, 2022•1 hr•Ep. 23
