The Struggle Climbing Show

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Elite climber and coach Neil Gresham explores:

The thing coaches don't talk about

Turning life stress into climbing fuel

How he trained Tim Emmett to send 14d / 9a

The most impactful training modalities

Why it’s good that most of us don’t train like pros

His low inflammation nutritional breakthrough

Technique pitfalls and fixes

Why having kids can level up our climbing

Chris Sharma‘s winning mindset

Work with Neil: https://www.neilgresham.com/
 
 
Neil's nutrition guide: https://www.neilgresham.com/nutrition-guide
 
 
Neil's technique masterclass: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLBCRwO0FN0zMTqSfFW9SMbK2tncTrI25r&si=Se3MPb8R8gFihL9z
 

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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.

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

 

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Shoutout to Aiden Schlatter, Michael Martin, and Kent Olmstead 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 Psych High Time Low
00:28 Meet Coach Neil
04:39 Podcast Format Plan
06:19 Struggle Origins
10:47 Life Stress And Grief
15:34 Ebb Flow Training
23:14 Climber Or Coach
24:22 Masterclass Legacy
27:08 Sponsors And Patreon
29:29 Training Strength Battle
34:03 Building Strength Plans
38:52 Tim Vs Dusty Coaching
43:41 Training Load Templates
45:07 Stop Copying Elites
47:07 Quality Over Quantity
47:51 Recovery Days Matter
49:20 Collagen Sponsor Break
50:40 Nutrition Recovery Reboot
52:13 Low Inflammation Shift
55:03 Cut Booze Sugar Wheat
57:29 Carbs For Sleep Recovery
01:00:25 Nutrition Burnout Warning
01:05:14 Periodized Eating Cycle
01:09:49 Technique Versus Strength
01:13:02 Mindful Warmup Drills
01:18:48 Repeats Mirror Angle Hacks
01:23:36 Outdoor Project Tactics
01:25:03 Timing Peak And Conditions
01:27:04 Maintenance Training Diagnostics
01:28:08 Quality Over Volume Peak
01:28:57 Simulate Project Conditions
01:29:49 Avoid Project Burnout
01:33:32 Kids And Mindset Shift
01:34:09 Learn From Chill Crushers
01:35:39 Obsession Reset Lessons
01:37:11 Want It But Let Go
01:39:05 Tim's Meltdown Breakthrough
01:42:45 Modeling Calm At Crag
01:44:36 Belief Unlocks Grades
01:46:47 Conditions Can Lie
01:50:05 Coaching Confidence Hack
01:57:19 Stop Overthinking Redpoints
01:59:10 Work With Neil Gresham
02:01:31 Wrap Up And Bonus Plug

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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

 

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Adventurer and Author, Alastair Humphreys, explores:

Why humans crave adventure 

Easy ways to create and embrace discomfort

An adventure anyone can do this weekend

The magic ingredient is uncertainty 

Leaving a positive trace

Environmental handprint vs footprint 

Our favorite books on nature

His new book, Unwilded

Shifting Baseline Syndrome

The incredible benefit of 15 mins in nature

 
Books Mentioned:
Shop Alastair's books: https://alastairhumphreys.com/books-by-alastair-humphreys/
The Path by Chet Ramo: https://a.co/d/0iOU9Gsa
Forest Unseen by David George Haskell: https://a.co/d/0ijwNBYp
A Sand County Almanac by Aldo Leopold: https://a.co/d/0h8May0H
 
Alastair playing violin badly: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LviLfvkZeAM
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BIG THANKS TO THE AMAZING SPONSORS OF THE STRUGGLE WHO LOVE ROCK CLIMBING AS MUCH AS YOU DO:

Honnold Foundation: Bringing solar energy to marginalized communities around the world. Learn more and support their incredible work with a monthly donation at HonnoldFoundation.org

 

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

 

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Shoutout to Aiden Schlatter, Michael Martin, and Kent Olmstead 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 Big Adventure Question

00:32 Earth Day Introduction

03:03 Meet Alastair Humphreys

06:00 Struggle And Comfort

10:05 Defining Adventure

13:53 Micro Adventures Explained

16:25 Micro Adventure Mindset Shift

19:33 Violin Trip Uncertainty

22:58 Earth Day Partner Spotlight

26:13 Solo Versus Group Micro

29:00 Backyard Adventure Starter

31:56 Pay Attention Tell It

34:51 Bad Adventuring Ethics

36:38 Leave Positive Trace

40:11 Handprint Over Footprint

41:23 Personal Positive Actions

43:10 Type Two Fun Stories

47:46 Fifteen Minute Nature

51:11 Nature Books Rabbit Hole

54:02 Unwinding From Screens

57:55 Politicians Need Camping

01:01:09 Next Adventures Ahead

01:02:55 Earth Day Wrap Up

 

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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 $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

 

In this episode of the Weekend Warrior series, amateur climber Chris Martin joins to discuss:

Early days developing at The Red

Bolting some of the most iconic routes

FA of my proudest sport send, The Force

Quitting climbing due to work and family

The struggle of restarting the climbing journey

Going from 5.11 to 5.13 in his 40's

Training up power in his 50's

Endurance training via Tyler Nelson

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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. 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.

 

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 Basement Interview Setup

03:33 Meet Chris Martin

04:34 First Climbing Days

06:08 First Red River Epic

09:07 Improvised Gear Era

11:40 Rapid Grade Progression

13:20 Porter Crew Origins

15:30 Motherlode Discovery

17:39 Bolting First Routes

19:32 Undertow Cleaning Battles

20:43 Omaha Beach Beginnings

22:11 Team Wilson and Thirteens

24:17 Flower Power Project

25:39 Sponsor Break

28:29 Ryan’s Route Overlap

31:11 Training and All Weather

34:59 Boca and Route Names

36:35 The Force and Dark Side

38:24 Mossy Wall Beta

38:44 The Force Grade Debate

42:42 Sharp Side Route Dev

44:01 Life Break And Triathlon

46:45 Gym Comeback In 2015

49:30 Rebuilding To Thirteens

50:53 Moonboard Power Sessions

55:05 Endurance For Season

58:44 Recovery And Retirement

01:02:33 Project Process Outdoors

01:09:56 Training Takeaways

01:14:17 Wrap Up And Next Goals

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Shoutout to Aiden Schlatter, Michael Martin, and Kent Olmstead 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!

A casual catch-up with coach Kevin Cuckovich from Kilter (alliteration overload!!!!) to chat through my training plan now that I sent the rig, and how we'll adjust things this spring and summer to help support my sport climbing goals while maintaining all of my hard-earned boulder fitness.

If you'd like to train with Kevin, you can reach him at [email protected]

I'm on spring break vacation with the fam and not supposed to be working, so I'm going to go bury my kids in the sand and eat my bodyweight in Oreos now. Hope you're having an awesome day!

Join the email list to get a FREE private finger training clinic with Dr. Tyler Nelson
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Support the Show on Patreon
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https://www.patreon.com/thestruggleclimbingshow

 

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:

Kilter: Award winning, adjustable, light-up board. It’s what I’m training on at home, 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!

Asana Pads: The best crash pads and indoor pad systems in the game! Incredible designs and best-in-class customer care. If you plan to fall, fall on these. Use code STRUGGLE to score 5% off your pad system or 15% off crash pads!

 

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!