The Struggle Climbing Show

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Coach Nate Drolet joins me to break down the big send, including:

Timeline of days on the proj

Puppydog vs Bulldog

Major difference makers

Physical prep

Mental prep

Was this limit?

What's next 

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

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

 

Check out Max's photos: https://www.instagram.com/mjbarron/

 

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

00:00 V8 Send Celebration
 
03:03 Meet Coach Nate
 
05:20 Why This Goal
 
07:41 Puppy Dog Sessions
 
12:14 Journaling and Tracking
 
15:51 Back Injury Pivot
 
18:54 Bouldering Witchcraft
 
22:16 Send Day Chaos
 
28:05 Ferris and Belief
 
32:46 Rehearse the Topout
 
37:08 Better Beta Breakthrough
 
40:55 Make Goals Public
 
45:37 Beginner Mindset Reframed
 
47:27 Project Close to Home
 
52:06 Boulderer Specific Training
 
59:02 Leaving the Rope Behind
 
01:01:56 Beta Sharing and Learning
 
01:07:55 Community Gratitude
 
01:19:31 What’s Next After V8
 

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Shoutout to Aiden Schlatter and Michael Martin for supporting at the Hero level on Patreon. So mega! 

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Follow along on Instagram and YouTube: @thestruggleclimbingshow 

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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.

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!

Join the email list to get a FREE private finger training clinic with Dr. Tyler Nelson
(normally $10)
www.thestruggleclimbingshow.com/strong

 

Support the Show on Patreon
Get access to all Pro Clinics, bonus episodes, and more.
https://www.patreon.com/thestruggleclimbingshow

 

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Elite Climber, weekend warrior, and Philosophy Professor, Bill Ramsey, explores:

His early days with Alan Watts 

Moving to Vegas for year-round climbing 

Climbing 30 5.14s after age 40

Climbing three 5.14s (so far) in his 60s

Customizing training for specific projects

Developing the try hard part of the brain

The benefit of doing a very big training day 

How to train on a Treadwall 

Most common mistakes he sees climbers make

Having no F’s to give 

The Pain Box

 
Here's Bill's article on the Pain Box: https://www.trainingbeta.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/pain-box1.pdf
 
Here's Bill's article on how to set up a Treadwall:  https://www.trainingbeta.com/bill-ramsey-treadwall-training/
 

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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.

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 STRUGGLE10 at checkout.

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

 

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Shoutout to Aiden Schlatter and Michael Martin for supporting at the Hero level on Patreon. So mega! 

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

00:00 Am I Too Old
00:47 Meet Bill Ramsey
03:54 Early Days With Watts
05:28 Eugene Training Era
07:27 Smith Rock Revolution
08:51 Red River Return
10:50 Move To Vegas
12:04 Decades Of 514
16:19 Two Very Different 14a
18:20 What Struggle Means
21:12 Sponsor Break Collagen
23:28 Back To Training Talk
26:49 Try Hard Over Minutiae
31:25 Training On Climbing Days
36:35 Big Days More Rest
37:55 Injury Risk Overtraining Myth
40:35 Treadwall Setup Linkups
43:50 Protocols for Red River
46:22 Training Rests Recovery
48:50 Dark Side Stories
50:23 Sponsor Break Ads
53:10 Nutrition Recovery Basics
57:55 Project Tactics Staging
01:02:40 Micro Beta Puzzle Mindset
01:06:04 Warm Up on Project
01:07:54 Rope Solo Projecting
01:08:14 Garage Crux Replicas
01:11:03 DIY Holds And Measurements
01:11:40 Warmup And Rewarmup Plan
01:14:31 Attempts And Rest Timing
01:15:57 Cold Hands Pain Tactics
01:18:10 Aging And Mental Freedom
01:21:24 Arrival Fallacy And Next Goals
01:24:39 Process Over Metrics
01:28:14 Pain Box Explained
01:35:04 Risk And Modern Comfort
01:36:20 Wrap Up And Bonus Tease
01:40:07 Host Training Update
01:42:37 YouTube And Farewell

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Follow along on Instagram @thestruggleclimbingshow and YouTube /@thestruggleclimbingshow

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

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

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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!

Join the email list to get a FREE private finger training clinic with Dr. Tyler Nelson
(normally $10)
www.thestruggleclimbingshow.com/strong

 

Support the Show on Patreon
Get access to all Pro Clinics, bonus episodes, and more.
https://www.patreon.com/thestruggleclimbingshow

 

Andrew Bisharat and Chris Kalous (along with a surprise guest) join to explore:

Climbing gym culture of the 90s

Trends in corporate vs independent gyms

Which gyms prepare climbers better for real rock

A case against mega gyms

A case for mega gyms 

Will soft gym grades result in mass upgrading of classic outdoor climbs?

When a local gym closes... and is miraculously saved

Is pickle ball competitive with climbing?

How dirtbags can help save indie gyms

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

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

00:00 Old Gyms vs Mega Gyms
01:37 Rock Sport Closes
03:20 Andrew First Gym Memories
06:35 Chris Early Wall Origins
11:26 DIY Gym Spirit
11:51 Rock Sport and Rock Creation
15:09 Rock Creation Business Model
20:45 How Many Gyms Exist
23:32 Gym Growth and Trends
28:29 Gyms as Outdoor Gateway
32:26 Case for Mega Gyms
36:04 Gym Community Vibes
37:24 Modern Mega Gym Magic
39:12 Corporate Future Hypothetical
40:19 Grades Versus Real Rock
42:48 Setting Ergonomics Limits
44:34 WALL-E Mega Gym Satire
46:44 Surprise Guest Joins
48:21 Saving Rock Sport
50:29 Keeping the Old Soul
56:07 Sandbagging and Grade Plans
58:15 Pickleball and Business
01:01:47 Gym Ownership Reality Check
01:07:44 Support Your Local Gyms

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Shoutout to Aiden Schlatter and Michael Martin for supporting at the Hero level on Patreon. So mega! 

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Follow along on Instagram and YouTube: @thestruggleclimbingshow 

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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.

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!

Join The Struggle’s Patreon community to get 100+ hours of Bonus Episodes, Pro Clinics, Uncut Videos, and Submit Questions for Future Guests. FREE TRIAL available! 

https://www.patreon.com/thestruggleclimbingshow

 

Grip Master and Boulder Crusher, Yves Gravelle, explores:

Which grip training pays off most for climbing

Is a hang board all climbers need?

How to make a $3 forearm trainer 

Eccentric vs isometric training

Why half crimp may not be the best to train

Minimal edge vs heavier hangs 

Which grips are weakest for climbers

Two simple grip exercises to consider adding

How to program ballistic lifts for a peak phase

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Gain instant access to the FULL Pro Clinic by supporting the show as a Patron (you can even check it out for FREE with a 7-day trial):

https://www.patreon.com/thestruggleclimbingshow

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

00:00 One Weakness Focus
00:22 Meet Eves Gravel
03:28 Arm Wrestling Basics
05:38 Why He Started
07:36 Climbers Crossover
09:05 What Is Grip Training
11:04 Arm Wrestling Weak Links
13:16 Training Recovery Tradeoffs
14:29 Is Hangboarding Enough
18:16 Grip Sport Implements
21:42 Hand Size And Events
24:44 Wrist Flexion For Climbers
27:44 PVC Pipe Setup
33:09 Patreon Outro And Teaser

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Shoutout to Aiden Schlatter and Michael Martin for supporting at the Hero level on Patreon. So mega!

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Follow along on Instagram and YouTube: @thestruggleclimbingshow 

 

Follow Yves on IG @yvesgravelle

 

Here's the homemade forearm trainer: https://www.instagram.com/p/DUzPN7fDaaL/

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

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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!

Join the email list to get a FREE private finger training clinic with Dr. Tyler Nelson
(normally $10)
www.thestruggleclimbingshow.com/strong

 

Support the Show on Patreon
Get access to all Pro Clinics, bonus episodes, and more.
https://www.patreon.com/thestruggleclimbingshow

 

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Elite climber Mike Boyd explores:

The formula for rapid learning 

His biggest mistake when he was a new climber

How to get better at failure 

Avoiding “junk mileage” when learning a new skill

The 40-minute rule for optimized learning 

Why coaches don’t like shortcuts (and why we should anyway)

Stealing knowledge from fellow climbers 

Trying the Dave McLeod diet

Refusing to say “I’m too short”

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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.

Kilter: Award winning, adjustable, light-up boards. I’m training on the Homewall Full Ride, and if you’re psyched to join me then use code STRUGGLE at checkout when you build your board, and you’ll score up to $1000 off plus a free gift pack let’s goooo!

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

 

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Follow Mike on IG @mikeboydvideo and on YT /@mikeboyd and /@mikeboydclimbs

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Shoutout to Aiden Schlatter for supporting at the Hero level on Patreon. A hero indeed!

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

00:00 Welcome and Learning Dip

00:41 Meet Mike Boyd

04:18 Climbing Setup and Psyche

17:35 Struggle Mindset Origins

27:47 Learning Framework and Breaks

32:57 Training Diary Metrics

33:51 Self Coaching vs Mentors

38:19 Keeping the Psych Alive

41:12 Weekly Climbing Plan

57:25 Nutrition Weight Strategy

01:09:41 Resting Like A Pro

01:10:41 Climbing In Gears

01:14:18 Projecting And Send Blues

01:18:21 Fear Of Falling Tools

01:32:02 Creative Goals And Wrap

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Follow along on Instagram @thestruggleclimbingshow and YouTube /@thestruggleclimbingshow

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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!