When You Shouldn't Train Smarter
“Learn how to train, then train hard, then train smart. Most people will never have to go past step two.”
Episode 36: Proven Plans with Blake Cash
Coach Blake Cash and I discuss our new Proven Plans, how they came about, where their value lies, and what we've learned from them.
Episode 26: Meghan Baker is a Not So Average Jane
Meghan Baker is a 43 year old mom (to a teenager), who works 50 hours a week, volunteers, and still makes time to train for climbing.
Episode 21: Board Meetings | Top 3 Ways to Balance Climbing with Life
Trying to balance life with climbing is TOUGH WORK.
Episode 14: Being a Multisport Athlete with Charlie Manganiello
In this episode, I sit down with Charlie Manganiello, from ClimbStrong, to find out how we can all perform in multiple sports.
Make a Simple Plan. Now.
If you want to be better prepared this season, the time to start planning your training is NOW.
Campusing, Part IV: Programming
So we’ve talked about campusing, but how do we actually implement it?
High/Low Scheduling
I've gotten several questions about my schedule during my High/Low training so let's talk a little about how I created it.
ATTACKtics: Projecting, Part I: Picking The Project
For those that have never undertaken a project, it can be intimidating just to decide on the right route.
Reader Questions: The Clock is Ticking.
Arthur writes: I'm a month away from a climbing trip… What is the optimal program for overall climbing fitness?
Simplified. The New Plan.
My thoughts on training had gotten maybe too complicated. Too many exercises, not enough focus on the basics.
An Epiphany.
Can you simultaneously be in an intense training cycle and realistically expect to perform your best? Doubtful.
The Proof is in the Progression: Part II.
I've been friends with, climbed with, and offered training advice to Yasmeen Fowler for several years.
Train Wreck: 5 Ways to Derail Your Training
After much deliberation over a list of about 25, I've decided on the 5 ways I see experienced climbers derail their progression.
Specificity Within Training.
In a sport as complex as climbing, can you even begin to train simply? You can, but you have to boil it down to specifics.
The Summer/Autumn 2011 Plan.
Despite the fact that the climbing I most often do is steeped in endurance, I can never have too much power.
Reader Questions: The Working Class Jedi
Over the past few years I've learned many secrets about how to train more efficiently as a weekend warrior.