EP 129: Dorian Evers — How to Navigate Different Stoke Levels in Your Relationship, and Getting Vulnerable with Your Partner
01 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Dorian Evers is an individual and couples therapist in Boulder, CO. We talked about navigating diffe...
EP 128: Callie Joy Black — Training During Pregnancy, Climbing Hard with Kids, and Being Your Own Project
25 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Callie Joy Black is a strength coach who specializes in training during pregnancy and postpartum. We...
Follow-Up: Steve Maisch — My Summer Training Plan, and How to Get Stronger on the Moonboard (Teaser)
21 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This full episode is available for Patrons right now! This week we’ve got another Follow-Up with S...
EP 127: Jesse Firestone — Bouldering Tactics, Quantum Leaps, and Non-Physical Factors That Affect Our Performance
18 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Jesse Firestone is an elite boulderer, a climbing coach, and a climbing philosopher. He’s also a g...
BONUS: Michelle LeBlanc — An Upcoming 2SLGBTQ+ Pride Event in Squamish
14 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this short bonus episode, my friend Michelle LeBlanc joins me on the podcast to talk about Projec...
S1E2: The Great Equalizer (Repost from The American Climbing Project)
11 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This is my favorite episode of The American Climbing Project so far, and Devin Dabney graciously off...
EP 126: Devin Dabney — Getting Uncomfortable, How Climbing Saved His Life, and How Competition Makes Us Better
11 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Devin Dabney is a rock climber, routesetter, rapper, music producer, writer, and creator of The Amer...
Follow-Up: Alita Contreras — Sending Her First 5.14a, and Training With Lattice (Teaser)
07 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This full episode is available for Patrons right now! This is a teaser of a follow-up call with Alit...
EP 125: Zofia Reych — The Heritage of Climbing, Breaking Down Gender Roles, and What It’s Like to Be Autistic
04 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Zofia Reych is a Polish climber and anthropologist and author of Born to Climb. We talked about reno...
EP 124: Karly Rager — Mental Strategies for Developing Focus, Learning vs. Performing, and Building a Coaching Business
27 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Karly Rager is a structural engineer turned climbing coach, and the founder of Project Direct Coachi...
EP 123: Magnus Midtbø — The Hard Work Behind Success, Go-To Climbing Workouts, and Takeaways from Training with Adam Ondra
20 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Magnus Midtbø is a professional climber turned YouTuber from Norway. He has climbed 5.15b (9b), and...
Follow-Up: Chad Andrews — The Pros and Cons of Living on the Road to Climb, and Having a Healthier Relationship with Money (Teaser)
16 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This full episode is available for Patrons right now! This is a teaser of a follow-up with Chad Andr...
EP 122: Jared Vagy — How to Prevent Knee, Shoulder, Elbow, and Finger Injuries as Climbers
13 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Jared Vagy is a physical therapist who specializes in climbing injury rehab and prevention. We t...
EP 121: Carol Simpson — Being a Girl in the South in the 1950s, Yoga as the Fountain of Youth, and Ageism in Climbing
06 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Carol Simpson is a 77-year-old rock climber and yoga instructor from Lone Pine, CA. We talked about ...
EP 120: Lea Volpe — The World of Paraclimbing Competitions, How We Perceive Wheelchairs, and Empathy in Coaching
30 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Lea Volpe is a paraclimber for Great Britain and a 2x medalist at the IFSC Paraclimbing World Champi...
EP 119: Carrie Cooper — Thinking of Ourselves as Athletes, Research in Climbing, and Mobility and Warming Up
23 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Carrie Cooper is a former professional climber and a doctor of physical therapy. We talked about...
EP 118: Chad Andrews Interviews Steven Dimmitt — Repost from the Clipping Chains Podcast
16 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The tables are turned in this episode! Steven Dimmitt joins Chad Andrews from Clipping Chains to tal...
Follow-Up. Joe Kinder — Sending 'Mamajamma', and What I Learned from 5 Weeks of Projecting with Joe (Teaser)
09 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This full episode is available for Patrons right now! This is a teaser of a follow-up with Joe Kinde...
EP 117: Yves Gravelle — Lessons From Grip Sports, Basing Your Training on the Demands of Your Goal, and Top 3 Finger Training Methods
02 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Yves Gravelle is a V15 boulderer from Canada and a 3x APL World Champion (i.e. grip competitions). W...
EP 116: Paul Robinson — Coming Back From Injuries, Opening Up About Autism, and Working Boulders Top Down
25 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Paul Robinson is one of the top boulderers in the world and has been climbing at a V15 level for mor...
Steven's Blog: Mar '22
23 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
"Steven's Blog" is now available for Patrons!In this blog episode, Steven shares a recap of his fina...
Reflections: Mina
23 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
"Reflections" are now available for Patrons!In this Reflections episode, Mina talks with Steven abou...
Announcing "Reflections" and "Steven's Blog"
23 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Announcing more new content for Patrons! "Reflections" are collaboration episodes with Mina Leslie-...
Follow-Up: Steve Maisch — Hueco 2022 Debrief (Teaser)
21 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This full episode is available for Patrons right now! This is a teaser of my third Follow-Up with St...
EP 115: Jordan Cannon — The Triple Crown in Yosemite, Big Wall Pooping Stories, and How to Build the Skills to Climb El Capitan
18 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Jordan Cannon is a professional climber who exploded onto the Yosemite scene in recent years with mu...
EP 114: Q&A 5 — My Current Finger Training Routine, How to Deal With Bad Body Image, and Golden Nuggets for Newer Climbers
11 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In Q&A 5, I tackle Patron questions about my own current hangboard training, how to fit everything i...
EP 113: Ned Feehally — Beastmaking, Long-Term Finger Training, and Climbing With Ankle Weights
04 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Ned Feehally is Shauna Coxsey’s husband. (Just teasing Ned!) Ned is a top-level boulderer from the...
Follow-Up: Steve McClure — Sending ‘Lexicon’ E11, Projecting Tips, and How to Enjoy a Long Life of Climbing (Teaser)
29 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This full episode is available for Patrons right now! This is a teaser of a follow-up with Steve McC...
EP 112: Favia Dubyk — Specializing in Lowball Roof Bouldering, Surviving Cancer, and Learning How to Dyno
28 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Favia Dubyk is a pathologist, cancer survivor, Ninja Warrior, cat lover, and badass boulderer. W...
EP 111: Jerry Moffatt — Being a “Crag Rat”, Developing Your Mental Game, and What the Top Climbers Have in Common
21 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Jerry Moffatt is one of my all-time climbing heroes. He is a British legend and was arguably the bes...
EP 110: “The Verm” Returns — Life Lessons at Age 62, Fun Facts About Birds, and Injury Stories
14 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This is round 2 with John Sherman aka “The Verm”. We sat in the desert near Hueco Tanks and chat...
Follow-Up: Josh Wharton — Attempting to Flash 'Freerider' on El Cap (Teaser)
12 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This full episode is available for Patrons right now! This is a teaser of a follow-up call with Josh...
EP 109: Martin Keller — How to Train on Rock, Your Subconscious Brain, and Lessons from 150+ Days on a Boulder
07 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Martin Keller is a Swiss boulderer, climbing coach, and teacher, and is known for his long-term dedi...
EP 108: John Sherman — Hueco Tanks in the 80s, Highballing Before Crash Pads, and Adding Layers to the Bouldering Experience
28 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
John Sherman is a bouldering legend. His nickname “Verm” (short for “Vermin”) is where the “...
EP 107: Tim Emmett — How to Climb Harder After 40, The Magic Formula for Climbing 9a, and Life Philosophies
21 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Tim Emmett is a professional climber from the UK who practices everything from cutting edge ice clim...
Follow-Up: Tom Randall — How to Program Your Training Like a Pro (Teaser)
17 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This full episode is available for Patrons right now! This is a teaser of a follow-up with Tom Randa...
EP 106: Hans Florine — Speed Climbing on ‘The Nose’, Big Wall Tips, and the Evolution of Speed Climbing Competitions
14 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Hans Florine has held the speed record on ‘The Nose’ on El Capitan 8 separate times. He has clim...
EP 105: Brent Barghahn — How to Retire Before Age 30, Extreme Unicycling, and How to Free Climb Big Walls By Yourself
07 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Brent Barghahn has rope soloed ‘The Nose’ in a day, freed multiple routes on El Cap, and is a fo...
EP 104: Amity Warme — Crushing in Yosemite, Growing up in Gymnastics, and Eating More to Do More
31 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Amity Warme is one of the most badass trad climbers you’ve never heard of. She also has a master's...
Follow-Up: Tyler Nelson — How to Train Based on Your Finger Anatomy (Teaser)
29 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This full episode is available for Patrons right now! This is a teaser of a follow-up call with Tyle...
EP 103: Mina Leslie-Wujastyk — Chasing Flow State, The Role of Cleverness in Climbing, and Becoming a Mom
24 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Mina Leslie-Wujastyk is a professional climber from the UK. She is also a writer, speaker, and co-ho...
EP 102: Matty Hong — The History of ‘Flex Luthor’, Climbing Waterfalls in Japan, and the Camera as a Gift
17 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Matty Hong is a professional rock climber, photographer, and filmmaker. We talked about what it was ...
EP 101: Nina Caprez — Being a Swiss Machine, Leaning into Womanness, and a Beautiful Story of Failing on ‘The Nose’
10 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Nina Caprez is a professional rock climber from Switzerland, who is known for her many impressive as...
Follow-Up: Steve Maisch — My Training Plan for Hueco Round 2 (Teaser)
07 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This full episode is available for Patrons right now! This is a teaser of my second Follow-Up with S...
EP 100: Ben Moon — How Ben Moon Uses the MoonBoard, and the Evolution of Sport Climbing
03 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Ben Moon is a famous rock climber from the UK. He was the first person to climb 5.14c (8c+) with his...
Follow-Up: Paige Claassen — Dreamcatching, and Learning to Celebrate (Teaser)
16 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This full episode is available for Patrons right now! This is a teaser of a follow-up call with Paig...
EP 99: Q&A 4 — Goals for 2022, Dating on the Road, and What I’ve Learned from Nearly 100 Episodes
13 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In Q&A 4, I tackle patron questions about Hueco round 2 and other goals for 2022, my plans for V12 a...
Follow-Up: Tyson Schoene — Building Champions, and Keeping Things Simple (Teaser)
11 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This full episode is available for Patrons right now! This is a teaser of a follow-up call with Tyso...
EP 98: Kyra Condie — The Olympic Experience, Training With a Fused Spine, and Thriving in Organized Chaos
06 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Kyra Condie is a 25-year-old professional climber based out of Salt Lake City, UT, and was one of fo...
EP 97: Austin Hoyt — Favorite Zones in the Northeast, Rediscovering Old Projects, and Being a GUNKaholic
29 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Austin Hoyt is an 18-year-old kid from New York whose tick list rivals some professional climbers. W...
EP 96: Joe Kinder — The Love of Projecting, Leaving a Legacy, and the Other Side of Cancellation
22 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Joe Kinder is one of the hardest-working route developers in North America. We talked about his rece...
EP 95: Tyler Algeo — Starting a Climbing Gym in Africa, Climb Malawi, and Raising Black Sons as a White Dad
15 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Tyler Algeo is a Canadian who moved to Africa and started a climbing gym, with the goal of creating ...
Follow-Up: Steve Bechtel — When to Stick With It, and Climbing His First 5.14 at Age 47 (Teaser)
11 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This full episode is available for Patrons right now! This is a teaser of my second Follow-Up with S...
EP 94: Nathaniel Coleman — Preparing for the Tokyo Olympics, Climbing in a Sauna, and Kendama Training
08 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Nathaniel Coleman is the men’s silver medalist of the Tokyo Olympics. We talked about his preparat...
EP 93: Tom Herbert (Part 2) —How to Relax to Improve your Passat Reserves, and Tom’s Life Story
01 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This is part 2 of my conversation with Tom Herbert. Tom shared some clarifications about part 1, we ...
Follow-Up: Natasha Barnes — Climbing Harder in a Stronger Body (Teaser)
28 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This full episode is available for Patrons right now! This is a teaser of my second Follow-Up with N...
EP 92: Tom Herbert (Part 1) — Eating More to Train Harder, Protein Synthesis, and Carbohydrate Timing
25 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Tom Herbert is known as the usefulcoach, and is a leader in climbing sports nutrition. We talked abo...
EP 91: Craig DeMartino — Amputating His Leg to Climb Again, El Cap Stories, and Embracing a New Normal
18 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Craig DeMartino is a rock climber, motivational speaker, and teacher. His life changed in 2002 when ...
EP 90: Josh Wharton — Onsight Tips and Tricks, Training to Flash El Capitan, and Risk Assessment as a Parent
11 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Josh Wharton is one of the most badass climbers you’ve never heard of. He does it all at an elite ...
EP 89: Q&A 3 — How My Training Has Evolved, How to Stay Strong on a Road Trip, and Life Mottos
04 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In Q&A 3, I tackle patron questions about my two most successful winters of training on my home wall...
Follow-Up: Allison Vest — ‘Throwin’ the Houlian’, Mono Training, and the Periodic Table of Elements (Teaser)
30 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This full episode is available for Patrons right now! This is a teaser of a follow-up call with Alli...
EP 88: Ben Ditto — Early Climbing and Photography, Dynafit Dangling, and Adventures With the ‘Wild Bunch’
27 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Ben Ditto is a professional climber and photographer from Bishop, California. We talked about Ben’...
EP 87: Alita Contreras — Learning Languages, Coaching Women to Climb Powerfully, and Translating Training Books
20 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Alejandra (Alita) Contreras is a half Colombian half Venezualan professional rock climber, coach, an...
EP 86: Dylan Barks — Spray Wall Sessions, RMNP Rampaging, and Recovering From an Eating Disorder
13 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Dylan Barks is an elite-level boulder and sport climber, and a dark horse in the climbing scene. He ...
Follow-Up: Steve Maisch — My Summer Training Plan, Listener Q&A, and Steve’s Go-To Training Exercises (Teaser)
09 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This full episode is available for Patrons right now! This is a teaser of a follow-up call with Stev...
EP 85: Emil Abrahamsson — Trying Hard Projects, Hangboarding Two Times Per Day, and a Career on YouTube
06 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Emil Abrahamsson is an elite boulderer, route setter, and YouTuber from Sweden. We talked about goal...
EP 84: Boone Speed — Training in the Hell Cave, the Grasshopper Board, and the Future of Artificial Climbing
30 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Boone Speed is a photographer, innovator, and was the first American to climb 5.14b with his route ‘...
Follow-Up: Nathan Hadley — Two Routes on The Diamond (Teaser)
28 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This full episode is available for Patrons right now! This is a teaser of a follow-up call with Nath...
EP 83: Neely Quinn — Lessons from the TrainingBeta Podcast, Nutrition Advice for Climbers, and Kids vs. Houses
23 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Neely Quinn is the founder of TrainingBeta, and the long-time host of The TrainingBeta Podcast. We t...
EP 82: Christine Deyo — Learning Creativity, Fontainebleau Circuits, and the Role of Diversity in Route Setting
16 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Christine Deyo is a professional route setter, and the former head route setter at the Austin Boulde...
Follow-Up: Dru Mack — Play Hard. Rest Hard. (Teaser)
12 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This full episode is available for Patrons right now! This is a teaser of a follow-up call with Dru ...
EP 81: Hazel Findlay — The Ego, Fear of Falling, and Mental Training for ‘Magic Line’
09 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Hazel Findlay is a professional climber and mental training coach from the UK, known for her boldnes...
EP 80: Robb Wolf — Prioritizing Protein, the Importance of Sleep, and a Case for a Meat Inclusive Diet
02 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Robb Wolf is a former research biochemist and 2x New York Times best-selling author of The Paleo Sol...
Follow-Up: Ron Kauk — Listener Q&A, Who Punched John Bachar, and a Plane Full of Weed (Teaser)
29 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This full episode is available for Patrons right now! This is a teaser of a follow-up call with Ron ...
EP 79: Tyler Nelson — A Deep Dive Into Blood Flow Restriction (BFR), Finger Training, and Doughnut Eating
26 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Tyler Nelson is the owner of Camp4 Human Performance and specializes in tendon loading, strength...
EP 78: Jason Kehl — Karate Screams, Chronology of Hairstyles, and Bouldering with Cargo Nets
19 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Jason Kehl is a professional rock climber known for his highball bouldering ascents, and unique arti...
EP 77: Allison Vest — A Competitor’s Mindset, Fun Challenges, and the Secret to One-Arm Hangs
12 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Allison Vest is a 3x Canadian National Champion in bouldering. We talked about her mindset after a r...
Follow-Up: Shanjean Lee — Free Climbing El Cap (Teaser)
08 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This full episode is available for Patrons right now! This is a teaser of a follow-up call with Shan...
A Call from Ethan
07 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Ethan missed the Q&A and had a question he wanted to ask me.
EP 76: Q&A 2 — Party Tricks vs. Useful Exercises, Training for Long-Term Goals, and Octopus Wrestling
05 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In Q&A 2, I tackle patron questions about party tricks vs. useful exercises, training for long-term ...
EP 75: John Long — Yosemite Tales, the Love of Writing, and Opening Up About Alcoholism
28 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
John Long is an American rock climber and author, and one of the original “Stonemasters”. We tal...
Follow-Up: William Woodward — Sailing Stories, Vanlife Tips, and How to Wash Dishes (Teaser)
24 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This full episode is available for Patrons right now! This is a teaser of a follow-up call with Will...
EP 74: Tom Randall on Patience, Finger Training, and the Late Night Climbing Show
21 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Tom Randall is one of the Wide Boyz, and the cofounder of Lattice Training. We talked about Tom’s ...
EP 73: Kyle O’Meara — Favorite First Ascents, Experience vs. Strength, and Sharing the Love of Climbing
14 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Kyle O’Meara is a high-level boulderer, route climber, and successful climbing coach. He’s a tot...
Follow-Up: Katie Lambert — Zebra Stripes, and the Goal to Climb 300 5.13s (Teaser)
10 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This full episode is available for Patrons right now! This week's follow-up call is with Katie Lambe...
EP 72: Eric Hörst (Part 2) — Coaching Kids, Training Slopers and Pinches, and the Science of Collagen
07 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This is part 2 of my conversation with Eric Hörst. We talked about the differences between Eric and...
EP 71: Eric Hörst (Part 1) — TV Weather, Campusing vs. Hangboarding, and How to Train Your Core
31 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Eric Hörst is the author of the international bestselling book Training for Climbing and the founde...
Follow-Up: Alex Johnson — Sending The Mother F***ing Swarm (Teaser)
27 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This full episode is available for Patrons right now! This week's follow-up call is with Alex Johnso...
EP 70: Steve Maisch — How to Structure a Bouldering Trip, the 85% Rule, and Hueco Debrief
24 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Steve Maisch is a training legend and has been pursuing improvement in rock climbing for more than t...
EP 69: Ron Kauk — Hollywood Stories, Camp 4 in the 70s, and Connecting with Mother Nature
17 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Ron Kauk is a legendary Yosemite climber. He recently received a Lifetime Achievement Award for his ...
Follow-Up: Ken Klein — The 3 Things We Should Be Assessing As Climbers (Teaser)
13 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This full episode is available for Patrons right now! This is a teaser of a follow-up call with Ken ...
EP 68: Steve McClure — Hitchhiking Stories, Tenacity vs. Strength, and Making Your Own Luck
10 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Steve McClure is one of the best rock-climbers in the world, having made the FA of the hardest sport...
EP 67: Heth Jennings — Understanding Pain, Rehabbing Climbing Injuries, and Carb Backloading
03 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Heth Jennings is a Physical Therapist and Functional Medicine Practitioner who has been studying pai...
Follow-Up: Mercedes Pollmeier — Your Flexibility Questions Answered (Teaser)
29 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This full episode is available for Patrons right now! This is a teaser of a follow-up call with Merc...
EP 66: Mercedes Pollmeier — How to Improve Flexibility in 6 Minutes Per Day, and Cycling Your Training
26 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Mercedes Pollmeier is a climbing coach with a master’s in human movement. We discussed key stretch...
BONUS: Matt Sparks — Earth Day, and the Impacts of Chalk
22 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this bonus episode, Matt Sparks joins me to celebrate Earth Day by talking about the environmenta...
EP 65: Natalie Duran — Ninja Antics, Fear Conditioning, and Living Like a Superhero
19 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Natalie Duran is a “Proish Climber”, Ninja Warrior finalist, Guinness World Record holder, telev...
Follow-Up: Jon Glassberg — Sending ‘The Nest’, and Representing for the Big Guys (Teaser)
15 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This full episode is available for Patrons right now! This is a teaser of a follow-up call with Jon ...
EP 64: Christophe Bichet — Climbing As a Metaphor for Life, Finding ‘Why’, and the Awe of Being Alive
12 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Christophe Bichet is a world-class rock climber and a motivational speaker. He was born with a rare ...
EP 63: Megan Mascarenas — Solving Puzzles, Pole Dancing, and Discovering a New Identity
05 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Megan Mascarenas is a multiple-time World Cup gold medalist and the 2016 Open National Champion in b...