Inner Fire Climbing Podcast

Andy McVittie is a physiotherapist and climbing coach based in the UK. He is currently working towards building research-based guidelines for youth athletic development. On this episode, we talk about his personal climbing journey of over 30 years, what youth climbing needs right now, and pursuing fulfillment as a climber.

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0:01:41 - Anthony - Balancing outdoor climbing with training

0:07:40 - Rob - Pacing, breathing, and mantras

0:13:25 - Cian - How different grading systems affect peoples' conceptions of their climbing

0:18:33 - Jantina - How often to chalk up

0:22:10 - Steven - Finding partners

0:27:18 - Instagram Q - Keeping stoke while injured

0:29:30 - Instagram Q - How has coaching changed my views on climbing

0:31:40 - Instagram Q - Is visualization necessary for limit climbing?

Henry Davis is a professional routesetter and coach based in Austin, TX. He coached and set for Team Texas, set for multiple training centers, and is one of the founders of the future climbing gym, The Workshop. On this episode, we talk about route setting, comp climbing, paths to skill development, and much more.

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0:01:30 Ethan – Strength and finger training after an outdoor session

0:05:05 Josh – Improving high step ability and hip mobility

0:09:50 Jantina – Utility of off-the-wall balance exercises

0:13:05 Sam – Responsibility in developing climbing areas

0:19:25 Foo – What is “good form”?

0:22:50 Cian – Helmet when bouldering

0:25:20 Matthew – When to go for send attempts

0:31:00 Brian – Brushing ethics

0:36:15 Anthony – Crag dog etiquette

Karly Rager is a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS), an AMGA Single Pitch Instructor (SPI), and has over 13 years of climbing experience. Karly is the founder and head coach for Project Direct Coaching. On this episode, we talk about her multi-pitch first ascent in Mexico, her strategies for hard projecting, her coaching focus, and much more.