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Break through plateaus, stay consistent, and make every session count with a free 14-day trial of Intentional Climber. https://www.thestruggleclimbingshow.com/intentional   Support the Show on Patreon Get access to all Pro Clinics, bonus episodes, and more. https://www.patreon.com/thestruggleclimbingshow   Founder of The Climb Clinic, Kevin Cowell, joins to discuss: Starting the Climb Clinic in his garage Treating elite athletes and weekend warriors What happens to our identify as climbers when we become injured How to keep climbing and training while managing an injury Work, school, family… and other things that can affect our climbing identity What to do when pushing grades is important What to do after we’ve “peaked” How to get better when we can’t get stronger Follow Kevin https://www.instagram.com/theclimbclinic/?hl=en - 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. 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 Intentional Climber: Stop spinning your wheels. Start making real progress. Plan smarter, train harder, and stay consistent with world-class coaching plans, mindset tools, and powerful analytics built specifically for climbers. Download on Google Play or the App Store and use code STRUGGLE to unlock Kris Hampton’s 6-week Stronger Fingers program.  And check out ALL the show’s awesome sponsors and exclusive deals at thestruggleclimbingshow.com/deals - Here are some AI generated show notes (hopefully the robots got it right) 00:00 Plateaus And Shifting Focus 00:56 Meet Kevin Kowal 03:44 Squamish Academy Stories 04:42 Kevin’s Climbing Origin 06:12 Building The Climb Clinic 08:23 Treating Pro Athletes 10:23 When Expectations Collapse 12:43 Injury And Identity 14:39 Reframing Rehab And Training 19:13 Beyond Injury Life Changes 22:56 Sponsors And Gear Break 25:48 Kevin’s Own Setbacks 31:47 Progression Obsession 34:14 Can You Still Progress 36:03 Plateau And Tweaks 36:46 Low Hanging Fruit 38:50 Elite Habits Beyond Hangboarding 40:55 Training Shift Rope To Board 45:36 Injury As Performance Gift 46:51 Life After The Peak 51:38 Humbling Trips And New Beta 57:14 Long Term Climbing Relationship 01:00:39 Work With Kevin And His Course 01:04:12 Bonus Episode And Season Updates   - Shoutout to Kent Olmstead, Michael Martin, and Sam Hancock for supporting at the Hero level on Patreon. So mega!  - Follow along on Instagram and YouTube: @thestruggleclimbingshow  - 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. And now here are some buzzwords to help the almighty algorithm get this show in front of people who love to climb: rock climbing, rock climber, climbing, climber, bouldering, sport climbing, gym climbing, how to rock climb, donuts are amazing. Okay, whew, that’s done. But hey, if you’re a human that’s actually reading this, and if you love this show (and love to climb) would you think about sharing this episode with a climber friend of yours? And shout it out on your socials? I’ll send you a sticker for doing it. Just shoot me a message on IG – thanks so much!

Founder of The Climb Clinic, Kevin Cowell, joins to discuss: Starting the Climb Clinic in his garage Treating elite athletes and weekend warriors What happens to our identify as climbers when we become injured How to keep climbing and training while managing an injury Work, school, family… and other things that can affect our climbing identity What to do when pushing grades is important What to do after we’ve “peaked” How to get better when we can’t get stronger - Shoutout to Kent Olmstead, Michael Martin, and Sam Hancock for supporting at the Hero level on Patreon. So mega! Follow along on Instagram and YouTube: @thestruggleclimbingshow Follow Kevin https://www.instagram.com/theclimbclinic/?hl=en - Here are some AI generated show notes (hopefully the robots got it right) 00:00 Plateaus And Shifting Focus 00:56 Meet Kevin Kowal 03:44 Squamish Academy Stories 04:42 Kevin Origin Story 08:23 Treating Pro Athletes 10:42 Injury Meets Identity 14:39 Reframing Rehab Goals 19:13 Beyond Injury Setbacks 23:22 Kevin Personal Ebbs 29:26 Progress Without Sending 33:16 Low Hanging Fruit Training 36:13 Beyond Finger Strength 38:03 Training Outside Your Style 42:44 Injury As Performance Gift 43:59 Finding Challenge After Peak 50:24 Squamish Humility Lessons 54:15 Lifelong Climbing Relationship 57:42 Work With Kevin Cole 01:01:20 Bonus Episode Teaser 01:03:34 Host Season Training Update 01:05:15 Intentional Climber App Plug 01:07:10 Final Thanks And Wrap - 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. - The struggle makes us stronger! Let's get out there and try hard.

Break through plateaus, stay consistent, and make every session count with a free 14-day trial of Intentional Climber. https://www.thestruggleclimbingshow.com/intentional   OG climbers and advocates Shannon Stuart-Smith, Hugh Loeffler, and Paul Vidal, join for a live discussion at iconic Miguel's Pizza during Rocktoberfest to explore: The hilarious stories behind the naming of the classic routes  “Two Women Alone” and “Mercy the Huff” Early days of bolting routes at the Red The forest service bolting ban that prompted Shannon, Hugh, and others to take action to protect the Red How to fake your way into becoming an organization The discovery, development, and purchase of the Motherlode The discovery of The Dark Side The Hominy Hole incident Petzl RocTrip and Rocktoberfest - PLEASE SUPPORT THE WORK OF THE RRGCC IF YOU CAN, ALONG WITH THESE RAD BRANDS WHO SUPPORT THE COALITION: Red River Gorge Climbers Coalition: Freedom to climb is not free. If you climb at the Red, become a member! PhysiVantage: the official climbing-nutrition sponsor of The Struggle. Use code STRUGGLE15 at checkout for 15% off your full-priced nutrition order. SCARPA: The best climbing shoes, trail runners, and hikers in the game! Score yourself a free SCARPA x STRUGGLE hat when you use code STRUGGLE at checkout at SCARPA.com. SCARPA, No Place Too Far. Petzl: The best and most reliable helmets, harnesses, draws, and gear that'll help you to Access the Inaccessible. Find Petzl at your local gear shop, and learn more at Petzl.com Rhino Skin Solutions: Take care of your skin, send harder! 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!    And check out ALL the show’s awesome sponsors and exclusive deals at thestruggleclimbingshow.com/deals - Shoutout to Kent Olmstead, Michael Martin, and Sam Hancock for supporting at the Hero level on Patreon. So mega!  - Follow along on Instagram and YouTube: @thestruggleclimbingshow  - 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. And now here are some buzzwords to help the almighty algorithm get this show in front of people who love to climb: rock climbing, rock climber, climbing, climber, bouldering, sport climbing, gym climbing, how to rock climb, donuts are amazing. Okay, whew, that’s done. But hey, if you’re a human that’s actually reading this, and if you love this show (and love to climb) would you think about sharing this episode with a climber friend of yours? And shout it out on your socials? I’ll send you a sticker for doing it. Just shoot me a message on IG – thanks so much!

OG climbers and advocates Shannon Stuart-Smith, Hugh Loeffler, and Paul Vidal, join for a live discussion at iconic Miguel's Pizza during Rocktoberfest to explore: - The hilarious stories behind the naming of the classic routes “Two Women Alone” and “Mercy the Huff” - Early days of bolting routes at the Red - The forest service bolting ban that prompted Shannon, Hugh, and others to take action to protect the Red - How to fake your way into becoming an organization - The discovery, development, and purchase of the Motherlode - The discovery of The Dark Side - The Hominy Hole incident - Petzl RocTrip and Rocktoberfest PLEASE SUPPORT THE WORK OF THE RRGCC IF YOU CAN, ALONG WITH THESE RAD BRANDS WHO SUPPORT THE COALITION: Red River Gorge Climbers Coalition: Freedom to climb is not free. If you climb at the Red, become a member! PhysiVantage: the official climbing-nutrition sponsor of The Struggle. Use code STRUGGLE15 at checkout for 15% off your full-priced nutrition order. SCARPA: The best climbing shoes, trail runners, and hikers in the game! Score yourself a free SCARPA x STRUGGLE hat when you use code STRUGGLE at checkout at SCARPA.com. SCARPA, No Place Too Far. Petzl: The best and most reliable helmets, harnesses, draws, and gear that'll help you to Access the Inaccessible. Find Petzl at your local gear shop, and learn more at Petzl.com Rhino Skin Solutions: Take care of your skin, send harder! 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! And check out ALL the show’s awesome sponsors and exclusive deals at thestruggleclimbingshow.com/deals - Shoutout to Kent Olmstead, Michael Martin, and Sam Hancock for supporting at the Hero level on Patreon. So mega! - Follow along on Instagram and YouTube: @thestruggleclimbingshow - 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.

Break through plateaus, stay consistent, and make every session count with a free 14-day trial of Intentional Climber. https://www.thestruggleclimbingshow.com/intentional   Support the Show on Patreon Get access to all Pro Clinics, bonus episodes, and more. https://www.patreon.com/thestruggleclimbingshow   Chris Kalous of the Enormocast, along with weekend warrior (and Hell coach) Annette Guo, join me to explore the good, the bad, and the ugly of our recent 24 Hours of Horseshoe Hell epic, including: My mind blowing COROS metrics Coach Annette and her support plan Using legs more than arms Funniest moment Darkest moment Having a good cry My epic bonk and how we adjusted The song that lifted me out of the depths 75 routes, 100 routes   - BIG THANKS TO THE AMAZING SPONSORS WHO GOT ME THROUGH HELL AND BACK: 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 4. SCARPA: The best climbing shoes, trail runners, and hikers in the game! Score yourself a free SCARPA x STRUGGLE hat when you use code STRUGGLE at checkout at SCARPA.com. SCARPA, No Place Too Far. Petzl: The best and most reliable helmets, harnesses, draws, and gear that'll help you to Access the Inaccessible. Find Petzl at your local gear shop, and learn more at Petzl.com Rhino Skin Solutions: Take care of your skin, send harder! 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!    And check out ALL the show’s awesome sponsors and exclusive deals at thestruggleclimbingshow.com/deals - Shoutout to Kent Olmstead, Michael Martin, and Sam Hancock for supporting at the Hero level on Patreon. So mega!  - Follow along on Instagram and YouTube: @thestruggleclimbingshow  - 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.   And now here are some buzzwords to help the almighty algorithm get this show in front of people who love to climb: rock climbing, rock climber, climbing, climber, bouldering, sport climbing, gym climbing, how to rock climb, donuts are amazing. Okay, whew, that’s done. But hey, if you’re a human that’s actually reading this, and if you love this show (and love to climb) would you think about sharing this episode with a climber friend of yours? And shout it out on your socials? I’ll send you a sticker for doing it. Just shoot me a message on IG – thanks so much!

Chris Kalous of the Enormocast, along with weekend warrior (and Hell coach) Annette Guo, join me to explore the good, the bad, and the ugly of our recent 24 Hours of Horseshoe Hell epic, including: My mind blowing COROS metrics Coach Annette and her support plan Using legs more than arms Funniest moment Darkest moment Having a good cry My epic bonk and how we adjusted The song that lifted me out of the depths 75 routes, 100 routes - BIG THANKS TO THE AMAZING BRANDS WHO GOT ME THROUGH HELL AND BACK: 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 4. SCARPA: The best climbing shoes, trail runners, and hikers in the game! Score yourself a free SCARPA x STRUGGLE hat when you use code STRUGGLE at checkout at SCARPA.com. SCARPA, No Place Too Far. Petzl: The best and most reliable helmets, harnesses, draws, and gear that'll help you to Access the Inaccessible. Find Petzl at your local gear shop, and learn more at Petzl.com Rhino Skin Solutions: Take care of your skin, send harder! 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! And check out ALL the show’s awesome sponsors and exclusive deals at thestruggleclimbingshow.com/deals - Shoutout to Kent Olmstead, Michael Martin, and Sam Hancock for supporting at the Hero level on Patreon. So mega! - Follow along on Instagram and YouTube: @thestruggleclimbingshow - 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. And now here are some buzzwords to help the almighty algorithm get this show in front of people who love to climb: rock climbing, rock climber, climbing, climber, bouldering, sport climbing, gym climbing, how to rock climb, donuts are amazing. Okay, whew, that’s done. But hey, if you’re a human that’s actually reading this, and if you love this show (and love to climb) would you think about sharing this episode with a climber friend of yours? And shout it out on your socials? I’ll send you a sticker for doing it. Just shoot me a message on IG – thanks so much!

Break through plateaus, stay consistent, and make every session count with a free 14-day trial of Intentional Climber. https://www.thestruggleclimbingshow.com/intentional   Join the email list to get a FREE private finger training clinic with Dr. Tyler Nelson (normally $15) www.thestruggleclimbingshow.com/strong   Support the Show on Patreon Get access to all Pro Clinics, bonus episodes, and more. https://www.patreon.com/thestruggleclimbingshow   Climbing Coach Joy Black joins to discuss: How to make a 30-min session count Removing friction to start workouts faster Being strong doesn’t mean being good Her groundbreaking study on climbing while pregnant How dangerous is falling while pregnant? Helpful signs to know when to end a session Postpartum training and climbing I HAVE A PELVIC FLOOR (and so do you) Listener Q&A   Follow joy on IG, @climbingwithjoy, and email her for a copy of the study: [email protected] - 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. Train harder, recover faster, and feel better than ever. I love all their stuff! Use code STRUGGLE15 at checkout for 15% off your full-priced nutrition order. 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  Intentional Climber: Stop spinning your wheels. Start making real progress. Plan smarter, train harder, and stay consistent with world-class coaching plans, mindset tools, and powerful analytics built specifically for climbers. Download on Google Play or the App Store and use code STRUGGLE to unlock Kris Hampton’s 6-week Stronger Fingers program. And check out ALL the show’s awesome sponsors and exclusive deals at thestruggleclimbingshow.com/deals - Here are some AI generated show notes (hopefully the robots got it right) 00:00 Why This Paper Matters 00:48 Meet Joy Black 05:01 Small Talk and Cold Plunges 08:07 Parenting and Training Consistency 13:08 Beating Perfectionism 16:56 Joy’s Current Struggle 21:12 Coaching Pregnant Climbers 24:52 Sponsor Break 27:45 Replacing Opinion With Data 33:14 Study Methods and Fall Risk 36:24 Risk Rates In Context 37:29 Talking With Providers 40:01 Bouldering Falls Breakdown 41:38 How Climbers Self Modify 44:03 Misconceptions About Falling 45:50 Miscarriage And Birth Outcomes 46:48 Natural Taper And Guardrails 50:45 Pregnancy Not Performance Season 54:12 Intentional Climber Ad Break 56:04 Mental Health Benefits 58:18 Relaxin And Finger Training 01:03:21 Defining Postpartum Timeline 01:06:13 Breastfeeding Vs Recovery 01:08:11 Pelvic Floor Explained 01:12:55 Postpartum Pelvic Floor Rehab 01:16:04 Pelvic Floor Progression 01:17:04 Coaching Lessons for All 01:19:41 Consistency and Intentional Training 01:20:55 Finger Training Focus 01:22:31 Overcoming Iso Repeaters Setup 01:25:52 Overhead vs Ground Repeaters 01:28:32 Stacking Sessions and Block Pulls 01:30:22 Rapid Fire Listener Q&A 01:30:36 Kids at the Gym Tips 01:32:53 Caffeine During Pregnancy 01:34:05 Two Years Postpartum Rebuild 01:37:41 Where to Find Joy 01:39:06 Wrap Up and Next Pro Clinic 01:41:11 Host Updates and Upcoming Events 01:47:48 Final Thanks and Sign Off - Shoutout to Kent Olmstead, Michael Martin, and Sam Hancock for supporting at the Hero level on Patreon. So mega!  - Follow along on Instagram and YouTube: @thestruggleclimbingshow  - 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. And now here are some buzzwords to help the almighty algorithm get this show in front of people who love to climb: rock climbing, rock climber, climbing, climber, bouldering, sport climbing, gym climbing, how to rock climb, donuts are amazing. Okay, whew, that’s done. But hey, if you’re a human that’s actually reading this, and if you love this show (and love to climb) would you think about sharing this episode with a climber friend of yours? And shout it out on your socials? I’ll send you a sticker for doing it. Just shoot me a message on IG – thanks so much!

Climbing Coach Joy Black joins to discuss: - How to make a 30-min session count - Removing friction to start workouts faster - Being strong doesn’t mean being good - Her groundbreaking study on climbing while pregnant - How dangerous is falling while pregnant? - Helpful signs to know when to end a session - Postpartum training and climbing - I HAVE A PELVIC FLOOR (and so do you) - Listener Q&A Follow joy on IG, @climbingwithjoy, and email her for a copy of the study: [email protected] - Shoutout to Kent Olmstead, Michael Martin, and Sam Hancock for supporting at the Hero level on Patreon. So mega! Follow along on Instagram and YouTube: @thestruggleclimbingshow - Here are some AI generated show notes (hopefully the robots got it right) 00:00 Why This Paper Matters 00:48 Meet Joy Black 03:36 Life Updates and Events 05:01 Small Talk and Cold Plunges 08:07 Training With Kids 10:40 Consistency Over Perfect 16:56 Joy’s Current Struggle 21:12 Coaching Specialty Explained 25:12 Defining Pregnancy Postpartum 27:10 Study Goals and Scope 30:00 Falling Risk and Findings 35:12 What The Data Changes 37:06 Bouldering Fall Risks 37:55 Self Guided Pregnancy Adaptations 42:33 What The Data Shows 43:54 Natural Taper And Guardrails 47:37 Pregnancy Not Performance Season 51:30 Mental Health Benefits 53:28 Relaxin And Finger Training 58:37 Defining Postpartum Recovery 01:03:21 Pelvic Floor Explained 01:08:05 Rebuilding Pelvic Floor Strength 01:12:14 Lessons For All Climbers 01:13:34 Training Mindset Reset 01:14:52 Intentional Stimulus Focus 01:16:05 Finger Training Low Hanging Fruit 01:17:41 Overcoming Iso Repeaters Setup 01:20:23 Overhead vs Ground Repeaters 01:23:46 Stacking Sessions and Block Pulls 01:25:32 Rapid Fire Listener Questions 01:25:46 Kids at the Gym Tips 01:28:03 Caffeine During Pregnancy 01:29:15 Postpartum Progress Reframe 01:32:51 Where to Find Joy 01:34:54 Core Training Pro Clinic Tease 01:36:21 Host Updates Red and Projects 01:37:59 Horseshoe Hell Prep and Sponsors 01:41:27 Events Rocktoberfest and Wrap - 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. - The struggle makes us stronger! Let's get out there and try hard.

Break through plateaus, stay consistent, and make every session count with a free 14-day trial of Intentional Climber. https://www.thestruggleclimbingshow.com/intentional   Support the Show on Patreon Get access to all Pro Clinics, bonus episodes, and more. https://www.patreon.com/thestruggleclimbingshow   - Weekend Warrior and badass adventurer Eddie Taylor explores: How to plan a first expedition as a weekend warrior What to do when the plan goes sideways Dealing with killer mosquitoes Trundling while climbing Training hard on a busy schedule Participating in the SCARPA Athlete Mentorship Initiative How he raised funds for his Everest expedition Why onsighting is the way   Learn more about the SAMI program here: https://us.scarpa.com/pages/scarpa-athlete-mentorship-initiative-sami   - 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. Train harder, recover faster, and feel better than ever. I love all their stuff! Use code STRUGGLE15 at checkout for 15% off your full-priced nutrition order. SCARPA: The best climbing shoes, trail runners, and hikers in the game! Score yourself a free SCARPA x STRUGGLE hat when you use code STRUGGLE at checkout at SCARPA.com. SCARPA, No Place Too Far. 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 Kent Olmstead, Michael Martin, and Sam Hancock for supporting at the Hero level on Patreon. So mega!  - Here are some AI generated show notes (hopefully the robots got it right) 00:00 Midnight Pre Climb Panic 00:23 Sendtember Welcome 01:10 Meet Eddie Taylor 02:38 Weekend Warrior Resume 04:55 Catching Up Dad Life 06:03 Family Climbing Trip Beta 07:17 Why The Cirque 08:30 Getting There Logistics 09:43 What Makes It Unique 11:59 Endless Daylight Window 12:58 Training And Prep Reality 14:22 The Expedition Team 15:32 Goals And Route Wish List 17:22 Parenting Time Tradeoffs 18:54 Sponsor Break Scarpa 20:19 Sponsor Break Physiovantage 22:30 Trip Length Breakdown 23:24 Planning And Packing Lessons 27:29 The Brutal Mosquito Hike 29:16 Fairy Meadows Vibe 30:39 Right Into The Storm Warmup 31:43 Lotus Flower Tower Push 35:17 Summit Glow And Rappel 36:10 Rest Days and Forecast 37:46 Goals Shift After Storms 38:26 Power of Silence Attempt 40:29 Bailing and Regrets 41:43 Arc'teryx Gear Break 43:08 Hawaiian Shirts and Meaning 45:30 Parenting and Next Trips 47:46 Training Split and Simul Mileage 49:12 Freerider Boulder and Board Power 53:22 Scarpa SAMI Mentorship 58:13 Funding Everest Lessons 01:03:57 Fall Goals and Yosemite Plans 01:07:13 Ground Up Adventure Ethic 01:09:01 Wrap Up and Listener Takeaways 01:10:44 SAMI Links and Bonus Episode 01:13:05 Host Training and Horseshoe Hell 01:17:33 Final Thanks and Sign Off - 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, 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.  - And now here are some buzzwords to help the almighty algorithm get this show in front of people who love to climb: rock climbing, rock climber, climbing, climber, bouldering, sport climbing, gym climbing, how to rock climb, donuts are amazing. Okay, whew, that’s done. But hey, if you’re a human that’s actually reading this, and if you love this show (and love to climb) would you think about sharing this episode with a climber friend of yours? And shout it out on your socials? I’ll send you a sticker for doing it. Just shoot me a message on IG – thanks so much!

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Elite climber Eddie Taylor explores: How to plan a first expedition as a weekend warrior What to do when the plan goes sideways Dealing with killer mosquitoes Trundling while climbing Training hard on a busy schedule Participating in the SCARPA Athlete Mentorship Initiative How he raised funds for his Everest expedition Why onsighting is the way Learn more about the SAMI program here: https://us.scarpa.com/pages/scarpa-athlete-mentorship-initiative-sami - Follow along on Instagram @thestruggleclimbingshow and YouTube /@thestruggleclimbingshow Shoutout to Kent Olmstead, Michael Martin, and Sam Hancock for supporting at the Hero level on Patreon. So mega! - Here are some AI generated show notes (hopefully the robots got it right) 00:00 Midnight Pretrip Grind00:25 Sendtember And The Guest02:38 Eddie Taylor Recap03:33 SAMI Mentorship Spotlight04:55 Catching Up Dad Life06:03 Family Climbing California07:17 Cirque Dream And Location08:45 Remote Logistics And Weather11:34 Big Walls And Endless Daylight12:58 Training And Team Setup15:32 Objectives And Flex Plans17:22 Parenting Time Tradeoffs20:18 Planning And Packing Lessons24:33 Mosquito Hell Hike In26:21 Fairy Meadows Shire Vibe27:43 Right Into The Storm Warmup28:47 Lotus Flower Tower Push32:22 Summit Glow And Rappel Out33:55 Storm Fatigue Reset34:31 Forecasting and Pivoting Goals35:31 Power of Silence Attempt37:23 Bailout and Regrets38:46 Hawaiian Shirts and Meaning39:38 Parenthood and Friendship Time43:24 Back Home Training Rhythm45:22 Freerider Boulder Beta47:41 Gym Psych and Home Setup49:01 SAMI Mentorship Program53:51 Funding an Everest Expedition58:37 Mentoring Others Forward59:34 Fall Goals and Yosemite Plans01:01:16 Ground Up Adventure Ethic01:04:39 Wrap Up and Listener Notes01:06:21 SAMI Links and Bonus Episode01:08:43 Host Training and Horseshoe Hell01:13:11 Final Thanks and Sign Off - 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. - And now here are some buzzwords to help the almighty algorithm get this show in front of people who love to climb: rock climbing, rock climber, climbing, climber, bouldering, sport climbing, gym climbing, how to rock climb, donuts are amazing. Okay, whew, that’s done. But hey, if you’re a human that’s actually reading this, and if you love this show (and love to climb) would you think about sharing this episode with a climber friend of yours? And shout it out on your socials? I’ll send you a sticker for doing it. Just shoot me a message on IG – thanks so much!

Break through plateaus, stay consistent, and make every session count with a free 14-day trial of Intentional Climber. https://www.thestruggleclimbingshow.com/intentional   Support the Show on Patreon Get access to all Pro Clinics, bonus episodes, and more. https://www.patreon.com/thestruggleclimbingshow   - Michaela Kiersch: Her Latest 5.15a (9a+) Ascent, Grade Debates, Power Endurance Training, and Reel Rock   The story behind her FA of Mad Lib (9a / 5.14d) Sending Dolby Surround (9a+ / 5.15a) after a hold broke Trading beta with Will Bosi Taking her strength and power endurance to a new level Handling send pressure on a limit project The challenge of grading the hardest climbs A case for doing easier volume The most efficient way to build endurance Being featured in Reel Rock - 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. Train harder, recover faster, and feel better than ever. I love all their stuff! Use code STRUGGLE15 at checkout for 15% off your full-priced nutrition order. 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 Intentional Climber: Stop spinning your wheels. Start making real progress. Plan smarter, train harder, and stay consistent with world-class coaching plans, mindset tools, and powerful analytics built specifically for climbers. Download on Google Play or the App Store and use code STRUGGLE to unlock Kris Hampton’s 6-week Stronger Fingers program. And check out ALL the show’s awesome sponsors and exclusive deals at thestruggleclimbingshow.com/deals   - Shoutout to Aiden Schlatter, Michael Martin, and Kent Olmstead for supporting at the Hero level on Patreon. So mega!  - Here are some AI generated show notes (hopefully the robots got it right) 00:00 Pressure at the Limit 00:24 Mikaela Returns 01:27 Big Sends Preview 04:03 Lyme Disease Detour 07:10 Catching Up and Moving 08:50 Vermont Bouldering Tear 09:53 Madlib First Ascent 15:22 Jaws and Size Beta 16:25 Dolby Surround Backstory 19:04 Two Months on Dolby 21:44 Sponsor Break 24:41 Training for Dolby 27:08 Send Day Mindset 32:50 Grading and Consensus 35:50 Grades Versus Inspiration 39:20 Breakthrough Grades Memories 42:21 Colorado Plans And Technique 44:58 Tactics And Smart Volume 45:55 Intentional Climber App 47:47 Anti Style And Beta Sharing 50:34 Training For Route Season 51:48 Endurance Sessions Explained 55:22 Madness Cave Prep Tips 58:32 Mindset Journaling Progress 01:02:13 Real Rock Feature Reveal 01:06:46 Bonus Episode And Patreon 01:11:00 Host Red Session Update 01:16:18 Thanks Sponsors And Wrap - 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, 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.  - And now here are some buzzwords to help the almighty algorithm get this show in front of people who love to climb: rock climbing, rock climber, climbing, climber, bouldering, sport climbing, gym climbing, how to rock climb, donuts are amazing. Okay, whew, that’s done. But hey, if you’re a human that’s actually reading this, and if you love this show (and love to climb) would you think about sharing this episode with a climber friend of yours? And shout it out on your socials? I’ll send you a sticker for doing it. Just shoot me a message on IG – thanks so much!

To listen to this bonus episode, simply subscribe! You'll be supporting the show (THANK YOU!) and will also gain instant access to more than 100 hours of exclusive content including Pro Clinics, Bonus Episodes, and Uncut Videos from Adam Ondra, Chris Sharma, Hazel Findlay, Alex Honnold, Magnus Midtbø, Will Bosi and more. Thank you for supporting me as I work hard to put out quality content for us climbers! -Ryan

Michaela Kiersch: Her Latest 5.15a (9a+) Ascent, Grade Debates, Power Endurance Training, and Reel Rock _ The story behind her FA of Mad Lib (9a / 5.14d) _ Sending Dolby Surround (9a+ / 5.15a) after a hold broke _ Trading beta with Will Bosi _ Taking her strength and power endurance to a new level _ Handling send pressure on a limit project _ The challenge of grading the hardest climbs _ A case for doing easier volume _ The most efficient way to build endurance _ Being featured in Reel Rock - Follow along on Instagram @thestruggleclimbingshow and YouTube /@thestruggleclimbingshow Shoutout to Aiden Schlatter, Michael Martin, and Kent Olmstead for supporting at the Hero level on Patreon. So mega! - Here are some AI generated show notes (hopefully the robots got it right) 00:00 Pressure On The Send 00:24 Mikaela Returns 01:27 Big Sends Preview 04:03 Lyme Disease Scare 06:39 Reconnecting And Catching Up 07:32 Europe Move And US Plans 08:50 Vermont Heat And V12 Flash 09:53 Madlib First Ascent Story 13:07 Madlib Beta And Grade 14:17 Rumney Side Quests Jaws 16:25 Dolby Surround Origins 19:04 Two Month Project Grind 21:40 Training For Dolby 24:07 High Stakes Redpoint Mindset 26:41 The Jump Move Send Day 29:49 Grades Consensus And Body Size 32:37 Motivation Beyond Grades 34:06 Climbing Beyond Grades 36:43 Breakthroughs and Motivation 38:15 Chasing Iconic Routes 40:02 Technique Volume and Tactics 42:51 Anti Style and Sharing Beta 45:40 Training for Routes 46:47 Endurance Sessions Explained 50:27 Madness Cave Prep 53:37 Mindset Tracking Progress 57:19 Real Rock Announcement 01:00:08 Film Making Behind Scenes 01:01:51 Wrap Up and Bonus Tease 01:06:05 Host Training Update 01:11:00 Community Sponsors Farewell - 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. - And now here are some buzzwords to help the almighty algorithm get this show in front of people who love to climb: rock climbing, rock climber, climbing, climber, bouldering, sport climbing, gym climbing, how to rock climb, donuts are amazing. Okay, whew, that’s done. But hey, if you’re a human that’s actually reading this, and if you love this show (and love to climb) would you think about sharing this episode with a climber friend of yours? And shout it out on your socials? I’ll send you a sticker for doing it. Just shoot me a message on IG – thanks so much!