The Struggle Climbing Show

Pro Clinic: Endurance with Dru Mack (Free Preview)

Dru Mack, one of the foremost experts on endurance climbing, takes us to school with this Pro Clinic as he identifies common pitfalls and shares tips for Beginner, Intermediate, and Advanced climbers to level up their endurance training and beat the pump to the chains. The professor of pump is in the building!
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This show is sponsored by Patrons of The Struggle. Enjoy all the Patron perks by coming aboard at any level. Learn more at www.patreon.com/thestruggleclimbingshow
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CHAPTERS:
Catching Up: 0:02:16
Endurance Overview: 0:12:31
Beginner: 0:19:08
Intermediate: 0:25:30
Advanced: 0:40:13
Additional Takeaways for All Levels: 0:51:14
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Follow along on Instagram @thestruggleclimbingshow and @drumack5.
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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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The struggle makes us stronger. Let's climb hard and do good things in the world!
 
 

Live at Rocktoberfest!

A panel of elite climbers and coaches share their struggles and breakthroughs in Training, Nutrition, Tactics, and Mental Game. 
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Elite climbers Mo Beck, Matt Segal, Sam Elias, Dru Mack, and coach Eric Horst have come together to present a mini-masterclass on training and performance before a psyched audience at Rocktoberfest. Check your knots, grab a cold one, and join us in the hanger for some truth bombs!
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PhysiVantage is the official climbing-nutrition sponsor of The Struggle. Visit www.physivantage.com/discount/STRUGGLE15 to receive 15% off your full priced nutrition order. 
 
Petzl is the official gear sponsor of The Struggle. Check out their amazing products, including the Djinn Axess quickdraws, at your local gear shop and learn more at petzl.com.
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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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Want to be a podcast hero and score yourself some rad limited edition swag? Support the show and the climbers who make it by becoming a Patron at www.patreon.com/thestruggleclimbingshow
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CHAPTERS:
Struggle: 0:06:00
Training: 0:10:02
Nutrition: 0:19:52
Tactics: 0:28:44
Mental Game: 0:43:58
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Follow along on Instagram @thestruggleclimbingshow, and the wonderful panelists from today: @mo.in.mountians, @mattsegal, @bookofsamuel, @drumack5 and @eric_horst
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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. 
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Let's climb hard and do good things in the world!
 
 

Allison Vest

Elite climber Allison Vest shares her struggles and breakthroughs in Training, Nutrition, Tactics, and Mental Game. 
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Allison Vest has been a force on plastic, rock, and social media. Allison was the Canadian National Boulder Champion in 2018 and 2020, and the National Lead Champion in 2019. Recently she has stepped back from the comp circuit to focus on bouldering outdoors, where she has topped out some serious rigs, including V13s Masterpiece and Blackout at Joe’s, the first female ascent of V13 The Terminator in Squamish, and the FFA of V14 Show Your Scars. She also occasionally wears a rope to claim some hard sport sends, including the FFA on the 14a test piece, Throwin' The Houlihan at Wild Iris. Beyond climbing you’ve no doubt been highly entertained by Allison’s IG feats of strength and parlor tricks which are mind blowing… along with her thoughtful posts on women in sports and body image, which have found a way to cut through internet noise and resonate with millions in the climbing community and beyond. Allison and I hit the ground running in this interview, which is packed with relatable struggles, actionable insights, and a good dose of not taking ourselves too seriously.
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PhysiVantage is the official climbing-nutrition sponsor of The Struggle. Visit www.physivantage.com/discount/STRUGGLE15 to receive 15% off your full priced nutrition order. 
 
Petzl is the official gear sponsor of The Struggle. Check out their amazing products, including the Hirundos harness, at your local gear shop and learn more at petzl.com.
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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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Want to be a podcast hero and score yourself some rad limited edition swag? Support the show and the climbers who make it by becoming a Patron at www.patreon.com/thestruggleclimbingshow
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CHAPTERS:
Struggle: 0:06:46
Training: 0:12:20
Nutrition: 0:25:20
Tactics: 0:35:35
Mental Game: 0:44:49
Purpose: 1:01:06
Takeaways: 1:12:27
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Follow along on Instagram @thestruggleclimbingshow, and @allisonvest
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This show is produced by Ryan Devlin and Mary Mathis, and is 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. 
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Tommy Caldwell

Elite climber Tommy Caldwell shares his struggles and breakthroughs in Training, Nutrition, Tactics, and Mental Game. 
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Tommy Caldwell is quite possibly the greatest all around rock climber of this generation... and perhaps of all time. He has five first free ascents on El Cap alone, including the Dihedral Wall which went unrepeated for 12 years, and of course the Dawn Wall, widely considered the hardest big wall climb ever. Tommy was also the first person to free The Nose in under 12 hours and free two El Cap routes in a day. With partner Alex Honnold, Tommy freed the Yosemite Triple Crown, bagged the first ascent of the Fitz Traverse in Patagonia, and holds The Nose speed record at under two hours. But can he sport climb? Yep, he can. Tommy put up the FA on Flex Luthor, which he didn’t even bother giving a grade because he’s Tommy, it went unrepeated for 18 years… and now has been suggested at 15b which would make it the first 9b in the World. Beyond climbing, Tommy is a rad dad and a tireless activist for environmental causes. There's so much good stuff in this 60 minute chat you're going to want to listen to it 10 times. 
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PhysiVantage is the official climbing-nutrition sponsor of The Struggle. Visit www.physivantage.com/discount/STRUGGLE15 to receive 15% off your full priced nutrition order. 
 
Petzl is the official gear sponsor of The Struggle. Check out their amazing products, including the Sirocco helmet, at your local gear shop and learn more at petzl.com.
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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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Want to be a podcast hero and score yourself some rad limited edition swag? Support the show and the climbers who make it by becoming a Patron at www.patreon.com/thestruggleclimbingshow
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CHAPTERS:
Struggle: 0:07:48
Training: 0:14:25
Nutrition: 0:26:24
Tactics: 0:32:52
Mental Game: 0:42:18
Purpose: 0:53:04
Takeaways: 1:08:36
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Follow along on Instagram @thestruggleclimbingshow, and @tommycaldwell
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This show is produced by Ryan Devlin and Mary Mathis, and is 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. 
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Let's climb hard and do good things in the world!
 
 

Steven Dimmitt

Host of the hit climbing podcast The Nugget, Steven Dimmitt shares his struggles and breakthroughs in Training, Nutrition, Tactics, and Mental Game. 
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Steven, as many of you are surely already aware, is the host of The Nugget Climbing Podcast. With more than 135 episodes and over 1 million downloads, The Nugget has become a really valuable resource for the climbing community. Beyond the mic, Steven is a very strong and stoked climber. He's a V-double-digit boulderer, projecting 14a on sport, and casually deadlifts 405 lbs. This chat is equal parts insightful, entertaining, and psyched! 
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PhysiVantage is the official climbing-nutrition sponsor of The Struggle. Visit www.physivantage.com/discount/STRUGGLE15 to receive 15% off your full priced nutrition order. 
 
Petzl is the official gear sponsor of The Struggle. Check out their amazing products, including the Sirocco helmet, at your local gear shop and learn more at petzl.com.
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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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Want to be a podcast hero and score yourself some rad limited edition swag? Support the show and the climbers who make it by becoming a Patron at www.patreon.com/thestruggleclimbingshow
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SHOW NOTES:
Struggle: 0:08:28
Training: 0:11:18
Nutrition: 0:25:03
Tactics: 0:36:26
Mental Game: 0:47:07
Purpose: 0:59:05
Takeaways: 1:07:55
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Follow along on Instagram @thestruggleclimbingshow, @stevendimmitt and @thenuggetclimbing
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My Sends & Struggles: Summer

Ryan shares his sends and struggles from the summer (and spring). From working his toughest proj at the Red, to utilizing tips learned from the pros and coaches featured in Season 1, to summer training with an eye towards fall goals... this update covers a bunch of territory and also goes off the rails from time to time so hopefully you're cool with that. 
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Expert Analysis: Mental Game with Hazel Findlay

Hazel Findlay, pro climber and mindset coach, joins the show to look back at Season 1's interviews with 10 of the biggest names in climbing to see what themes and takeaways there are through the lens of Mental Game.
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Hazel is a pro with an impressive list of hard trad climbs to her name including Magic Line, a 14c rated R route, and freeing El Cap via the Golden Gate route. Hazel is also an insanely accomplished sport climber, having recently sent 9a (14d). What further sets Hazel apart is her ability to manage fear, stay focused, and use mindset to her advantage. Hazel has been coaching for the past 6 years in the area of performance psychology, stress and fear management. She also recently launched an interactive online course on mindset training, called Strong Mind, where she helps climbers manage their fears and maximize performance through the use of psychological tools. Get ready to free your mind in this interview with Hazel!
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Topics:
Identifying the 'right' level of challenge is key
Fear of failure
Process mindset
Fear of falling
"Rational" vs "irrational" fears
Gratitude as a superpower
Centering the mind and body before chalking up
What to do when fear arises mid-climb
Nutella
Check out Hazel's course, Strong Mind! 
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This season is supported 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. 
 
This episode is supported by Athletic Greens. Visit www.athleticgreens.com/struggle to receive a FREE 1-year supply of immune-supporting Vitamin D and 5 FREE travel packs with your first purchase.
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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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Want to be a podcast hero and score yourself some rad limited edition swag? Support the show and the climbers who make it by becoming a Patron at www.patreon.com/thestruggleclimbingshow
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Let's climb hard and do good things in the world!
 
 

Expert Analysis: Tactics with Eric Hörst

GOAT Coach, Eric Hörst, joins the show to look back at Season 1's interviews with 10 of the biggest names in climbing to see what themes and takeaways there are through the lens of Tactics.
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Eric literally wrote the book on Training for Climbing, which has numerous foreign translations and sold hundreds of thousands of copies worldwide. In addition to that, and 7 other books to his name, Eric is a member of the International Rock Climbing Researchers Association and is a published researcher. He’s been climbing for 45 years and coaching climbers for more than 30 of those. Eric’s love of climbing is perhaps only surpassed by his love of helping other climbers, of all abilities, to level up their training and performance, which he is doing with his business PhysiVantage. Eric is about to drop a masterclass on tactics, so chalk up!
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Topics:
Pursuit of mastery
Efficiency on route
Looking at climbing through a long lens
Rethinking a crux sequence
Sub-maximal training to improve top end
The importance of the people you climb with
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This season is supported 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. 
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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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Want to be a podcast hero and score yourself some rad limited edition swag? Support the show and the climbers who make it by becoming a Patron at www.patreon.com/thestruggleclimbingshow
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Follow along on Instagram @thestruggleclimbingshow and @eric_horst. 
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Let's climb hard and do good things in the world!
 
 

Expert Analysis: Nutrition with Caitlin Holmes

Caitlin Holmes, Certified Nutritional Specialist, joins the show to look back at Season 1's interviews with 10 of the biggest names in climbing to see what themes and takeaways there are through the lens of Nutrition.
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Caitlin received her MS in Human Nutrition and Functional Medicine and now runs a nutrition coaching business where she primarily works with climbers and outdoor enthusiasts to develop effective nutrition plans for long-term health and performance. She’s also the co-host of The Average Climber Podcast which is equal parts informative and entertaining. Caitlin came prepared and ready to spill the tea on all things nutrition so that we all can get the most out of our training and climbing. Get ready for a nutrient-dense episode!
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Topics:
Performance nutrition vs everyday nutrition
Are sweets and treats evil?
Body composition vs "lighter is better" mentality
Protein and other supplements
Fad diets
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Want to dial in your nutrition with Caitlin's guidance? Visit caitlinholmes.com to set up a consult and view her coaching plans, or check out her self-guided program, Empowered, and score 20% off with code STRUGGLE at checkout!
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This season is supported 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. 
 
This episode is supported by Athletic Greens. Visit www.athleticgreens.com/struggle to receive a FREE 1-year supply of immune-supporting Vitamin D and 5 FREE travel packs with your first purchase.
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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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Want to be a podcast hero and score yourself some rad limited edition swag? Support the show and the climbers who make it by becoming a Patron at www.patreon.com/thestruggleclimbingshow
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Let's climb hard and do good things in the world!
 
 

Expert Analysis: Training with Dr. Tyler Nelson

Dr. Tyler Nelson from Camp 4 Human Performance joins the show to look back at Season 1's interviews with 10 of the biggest names in climbing to see what themes and takeaways there are through the lens of Training.
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Tyler is bringing cutting edge science to the world of training for climbing and, in the process, he is blowing up myths of training that we’ve long thought to be true and helping climbers, from pros like Alex Johnson to everyday climbers, identify exactly what types of training will take their climbing performance to new heights. In graduate school Tyler completed a dual doctorate/masters degree in exercise science with an emphasis on tendon loading and rehabilitation. He is also a certified strength and conditioning specialist through the NSCA and teaches conferences worldwide on a host of topics. Strap on your helmet, this one is packed with truth bombs!
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Topics:
Fast fingers vs strong fingers
Injury prevention and rehab
How to know when you're approaching junk mileage
Common plateaus and how to break through
The pyramid scheme
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This season is supported 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. 
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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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Want to be a podcast hero and score yourself some rad limited edition swag? Support the show and the climbers who make it by becoming a Patron at www.patreon.com/thestruggleclimbingshow
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Follow along on Instagram @thestruggleclimbingshow and @c4hp. 
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This show is hosted by Ryan Devlin and produced by Mary Mathis and Ryan Devlin, with additional support from Emily Holland.
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Let's climb hard and do good things in the world!