The Struggle Climbing Show

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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

 

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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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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!

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.

-

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!