Ep. 138: Endurance Climbing with Dru Mack
Honorary co-host Dru Mack is back in the building, and this time we're talking about what might be Dru's bread and butter - endurance climbing. We both learned to climb in the Red River Gorge, an area famous for it's steep, pumpy climbing, so we both think we're experts on the subject, and we both believe that many of today's coaches are getting it wrong.
We're also, concurrently with this episode, dropping a training program that Dru and I have spent the last week building specifically for people who are going to be heading to the Red River Gorge - though it can be useful for trips to anywhere with the same pumpy style. Red River Pump Prep is an 8 week online group training program, complete with video descriptions for each workout as well as a group chat with both Dru and I for the duration of the plan. There are only 25 spots available, so if you want it you’re going to have to hurry!
Even the best get pumped. Why do you think you shouldn’t?
Everybody’s favorite Red River climber Dru Mack is back in the building, and this time we're talking about something he knows all too well: endurance climbing.
Someone once told me that the person who needs to work on their mental game isn’t the same person who needs to be doing physical training. I’m here to argue otherwise.
Sod’s Law states: “Anything that can go wrong, will always go wrong, with the worst possible outcome.” Turns out, Sod generally spends his time at the climbing gym.
There is actually a difference between the muscle burn that you feel during intense exercise and true muscle fatigue.
How do you climb once you've already taken on a massive pump? That's where the CAP comes in. Climbing After Pumped.
Everybody’s favorite Red River climber Dru Mack is back in the building, and this time we're talking about something he knows all too well: endurance climbing.
Some say that mentorship is dying. I'm not sure that's true, although mentors are definitely outnumbered by new climbers these days.
We sit down with Dru Mack to discuss something that we are all far too well versed in: the 5 Most Common Redpoint Pitfalls that we see climbers get trapped in.
Dru Mack was given a list by JStar that is a surefire way to develop into a better climber. Now he’s made some lists for you.
Stoke is high with Dru Mack, and even though he comes about it naturally, we dig into how he brings that good energy.
A climber since 1994, Kris was a traddie for 12 years before he discovered the gymnastic movement inherent in sport climbing and bouldering. Through dedicated training and practice, he eventually built to ascents of 5.14 and V11.
Kris started Power Company Climbing in 2006 as a place to share training info with his friends, and still specializes in working with full time "regular" folks. He's always available for coaching sessions and training workshops.
The biggest jugs you’ll ever fall off of can be found in the sandstone hollers of the Red River Gorge.