The Two Things You Need for Climbing Harder
We gathered the data. Here’s what it says about how finger and pulling strength combine for climbing performance.
Power Strips | Level Up Your Campus Training
From coach Nate Drolet and Tension Climbing, the obvious next progression in campus training is here.
Success vs. Mastery | Simple Ways to Become a Better Climber
Skaters do one important thing much better than climbers: they chase mastery instead of success.
Ep. 161: Board Meetings | Why Am I Still Getting Pumped?
Even the best get pumped. Why do you think you shouldn’t?
Ep. 153: Dr. Natasha Barnes | Pain Science for Climbers
Are you injured? Or is your brain just telling you that you are?
Ep. 149: Dr. Jared Vagy on Stretching, Prehab, and Other Hot Topics
For Dr. Vagy’s third appearance on the podcast, we tackle some myths and hot topics about training for climbing.
Redpoint Climbing: Applying the Art of the Second-Try Send
The 2nd Try Send is more than just a near miss onsight or a lucky send.
Ep. 138: Endurance Climbing with Dru Mack
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.
Episode 123: Board Meetings | Top 5 Reasons for Climbers to Strength Train
It has become accepted that climbers should be lifting weights to maximize our athletic potential. But why exactly? Our coach Paul Corsaro is here to explain.
Episode 118: The Best Hangboard Protocol with Eva Lopez
Researcher, coach, and climber Eva Lopez discusses the reactions to her research about finger strength as we try to find out once and for all: What is the best hangboard protocol?
Episode 116: Not So Reckless Abandon with Kyra Condie
I had the opportunity to sit down and chat with one of the most exciting comp climbers to watch: recent Pan American Combined Champion Kyra Condie.
Climb Better: How to Bulletproof Your Technique
It's no secret that skills deteriorate with fatigue, particularly a complicated, high skill sport like climbing.
Episode 108: Motor Learning with Trevor Ragan from Train Ugly
If you're a coach, this is a must listen to episode. In fact, if you're a climber who wants to learn to climb better, it's a must listen.
Episode 99: Setting for the Future with Tonde Katiyo
Shaper/setter Tonde Katiyo has put quite a bit of thought and care into his craft. He approaches it with both a pragmatism and creativity that often don't exist together.
Episode 97: Board Meetings | The Art of the 2nd Try Send
Sending a route 2nd try is NOT THE SAME as the 2nd Try Send. The difference isn't even subtle.
Episode 90: The Coach/Climber Dynamic with Taylor Reed and Bella Jariel
Taylor Reed and Bella Jariel set the bar high for being a successful coach/climber team. Taylor has helped coach Bella to big success on the international stage.
The Send is a Necessary Piece of the Process
It's the journey that matters most. Or is it?
Episode 66: Now What? with Dan John
After you've done your assessments, you've trained and met the standards, you've won or lost, or your season is over... Now What?