The Struggle Climbing Show
Episodes
Coach Justen Sjong: Perfection is NOT the Goal, Mental Tactics, Tapping into Breath, and Climbing Performance Hacks
10 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Climbing Coach Justen Sjong joins to discuss: Two types of climbers (engineer and artist) Tapping into breath as our engine The hidden superpower of ...
Live from the Beach: Listener Q&A, Project Update, Random Ramblings
03 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
With ice cold beer in hand and waves crashing over the sand... I answer some burning listener questions spanning climbing, training, unicycles, donuts...
Anna Hazelnutt: Training Power, Climbing the Hardest Slabs, Mastering Beta, and Striving to Fail More
27 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Elite climber Anna Hazelnutt shares her struggles and breakthroughs in Training, Nutrition, Tactics, and Mental Game - Bonus Eps and Full Videos (FREE...
Nate Drolet: Pro Clinic on Rock Climbing Movement Analysis and Climbing Technique Drills
20 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This is the first of two Pro Clinics on Movement with Nate Drolet. In this episode Nate covers: New client consultation with Ryan Exploration of Ryan'...
Ben Mayforth: Campusing V12, Grip Strength for Climbing, Pre-Game Rituals, and the Climbing Community
13 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Elite climber Ben Mayforth shares his struggles and breakthroughs in Training, Nutrition, Tactics, and Mental Game - Bonus Eps and Full Videos (FREE T...
Coach Lauren Abernathy: Climbing Movement Drills, Climbing Efficiency, and Multi-Sport Training
06 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Coach Lauren Abernathy of Good Spray Climbing joins to discuss: Using momentum to save energy Adding foot moves to make a sequence easier 3-step drill...
Stefano Ghisolfi: Taking On the Hardest Climbs in the World, Olympic Training, the Grade Debate, and the Power of Fun
28 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Elite climber Stefano Ghisolfi shares his struggles and breakthroughs in Training, Nutrition, Tactics, and Mental Game - Bonus Eps and Full Videos (FR...
Emily Harrington: Pro Clinic on Parenthood and Rock Climbing Performance
22 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this Pro Clinic, Emily explores: Parenthood as one big expedition Struggling with fear and risk as she got back on the big walls Managing sleep dep...
Natalia Grossman: Olympic Training, Climbing World Cup Ups and Downs, and Using Joy as a Performance Hack
15 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Elite climber Natalia Grossman shares her struggles and breakthroughs in Training, Nutrition, Tactics, and Mental Game - Bonus Eps and Full Videos (FR...
Coach Ollie Torr: Training like Alex Honnold, Climbing Endurance Hacks, Beginner Plateaus, and Listener Questions
07 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Coach Ollie Torr of Lattice Training joins to discuss: How to adjust training when fighting a cold How much time off we can take before losing gains W...
Adam Ondra: Finger Training, Climbing Fast, Projecting Tips, Free Soloing, and Historical Downgrades
31 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Elite climber Adam Ondra shares his struggles and breakthroughs in Training, Nutrition, Tactics, and Mental Game - Adam has 18 World Cup Gold medals,,...
Hazel Findlay: Pro Clinic on Rock Climbing Performance Hacks, Mindset, Fear, and Flow
24 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This conversation has the power to not only change your climbing, but to change your life. In this Pro Clinic, Hazel explores: Fear of falling Expecta...
Amity Warme on Cobra Crack: Lessons from Not-Sending, Route-Specific Training, Micro-Underfueling, and Doing Her Hardest Routes with a Ruptured Pulley
17 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Elite climber Amity Warme shares her process, struggles, and learnings as she projected (but hasn't yet sent) one of the hardest trad routes in the wo...
Coach Tom Randall: Unfinished Projects and Winter Training
10 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Coach Tom Randall of Lattice Training joins to discuss: What to do if the project didn't go down Winter training Testing Planning training around spri...
Drew Ruana: Climbing Hard Everyday, Never Hang Boarding, Progression, and When to Walk Away
04 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Elite climber Drew Ruana shares his struggles and breakthroughs in Training, Nutrition, Tactics, and Mental Game - Drew started climbing at Smith Roc...
Pro Clinic: 10 Tips to Start 2024 off Right with Coach JFire
21 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Coach Jesse Firestone shares 10 pro tips on how to start 2024 off right, so that we can take our training, performance, and enjoyment to new heights. ...
Magnus Midtbø & Till Gross: Learning from the Best Climbers
14 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Elite climber Magnus Midtbø returns to The Struggle with his business partner, Till Gross, to share their perspective on how climbers can improve at ...
Magnus Midtbø
07 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Elite climber Magnus Midtbø shares his struggles and breakthroughs in Training, Nutrition, Tactics, and Mental Game - Magnus is a wildly successful ...
Road to 13a with Eric Hörst: Part III
29 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Coach Eric Hörst continues the Road to 13a series, as we explore my training, tactics, and performance on the hardest project I've ever taken on... a...
Dave MacLeod: Part II
24 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Elite climber Dave MacLeod shares his struggles and breakthroughs in Training, Nutrition, Tactics, and Mental Game (Part II) - In Part II with Dave M...
Dave MacLeod: Part I
17 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Elite climber Dave MacLeod shares his struggles and breakthroughs in Training, Nutrition, Tactics, and Mental Game - Hailing from the highlands of Sc...
Pro Clinic: Flash/Onsight Tactics with Kris Hampton
09 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Kris Hampton takes us to rock school with this Pro Clinic focusing on flash/onsight tactics, and offers up clear and simple guidance for climbers of a...
Jordan Cannon: Cowboy Direct
01 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Elite climber Jordan Cannon takes us on the unbelievable adventures of tackling one of the toughest high-altitude big wall ascents in the world, the C...
Tom Randall: Preparing to Send + Q&A
27 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Tom and Ryan explore how to give ourselves the best shot at sending on the day, and then Tom answers Patron questions. Topics include: Setting expecta...
Eddie Taylor
18 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Elite climber Eddie shares his struggles and breakthroughs in Training, Nutrition, Tactics, and Mental Game - Eddie pretty much does it all – bould...
Pro Clinic: Advanced Bouldering with Allison Vest
12 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Allison Vest, V14 boulder crusher, highlights advanced bouldering techniques and tactics, and offers up clear and simple guidance for climbers of all ...
Sasha DiGiulian
04 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Elite climber Sasha DiGiulian shares her struggles and breakthroughs in Training, Nutrition, Tactics, and Mental Game - Sasha is one of the most acco...
Tom Randall: Pre-Send Season Training + Q&A
27 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Tom and Ryan explore how training should be adjusted in the 4-6 weeks before send-season, what exercises to cut as the season arrives, an often-overlo...
Michaela Kiersch
13 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Elite climber Michaela Kiersch shares her struggles and breakthroughs in Training, Nutrition, Tactics, and Mental Game - Michaela Kiers...
Dr. Tyler Nelson on Finger Strength
07 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Tyler Nelson dives deep into all things finger strength training - Tyler is bringing cutting edge science to the world of training for climbing an...
Road to 13a with Eric Hörst: Part II
31 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Coach Eric Horst continues the Road to 13a series with me as we explore my summer training (and what I did wrong), and then gets specific on how to le...
James Lucas
23 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Elite climber James Lucas shares his struggles and breakthroughs in Training, Nutrition, Tactics, and Mental Game - As a climber, Ja...
Emil Abrahamsson
09 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Elite climber Emil Abrahamsson shares his struggles and breakthroughs in Training, Nutrition, Tactics, and Mental Game - Emil is an inc...
Pro Clinic: Weight Lifting with Dr. Natasha Barnes
02 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Natasha Barnes, elite climber and power lifter, demystifies weight training and offers up clear and simple guidance for climbers of all levels an...
Nina Williams: Part 2
26 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Elite climber Nina Williams shares her struggles and breakthroughs in Training, Nutrition, Tactics, and Mental Game (Part 2) - Nina ...
Nina Williams: Part 1
12 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Elite climber Nina Williams shares her struggles and breakthroughs in Training, Nutrition, Tactics, and Mental Game (Part 1 of 2) - Nin...
Pro Clinic: Anti-Style with Cameron Hörst (Preview)
28 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Cameron Hörst, a rising star and 9a climber in his anti-style, takes us to rock school with this Pro Clinic as he identifies common pitfalls and sha...
Chris Sharma
21 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Elite climber Chris Sharma shares his struggles and breakthroughs in Training, Nutrition, Tactics, and Mental Game. - Chris needs absolutely zero intr...
Dr. Thomas Cunningham, MD
07 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Elite climber Dr. Thomas Cunningham shares his struggles and breakthroughs in Training, Nutrition, Tactics, and Mental Game. - Dr Thomas ...
Alex Honnold
26 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Alex Honnold dives into the world of bouldering, from exploring the Mellow culture, to what V18 could look like, to high balls and sketchy top-outs......
Tom Randall: Training up Energy Systems + Q&A
16 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Tom Randall checks in on Ryan's training and offers up valuable insights that will help anyone level up their training and performance. - Usuall...
Pro Clinic: Gym-to-Crag with Alex Johnson (Preview)
09 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Alex Johnson, one of the best ever indoor + outdoor climbers, takes us to rock school with this Pro Clinic as she identifies common pitfalls and shar...
Chris Kalous
27 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Host of the hit climbing podcast The Enormocast, Chris Kalous shares his struggles and breakthroughs in Training, Nutrition, Tactics, and Mental Game...
Honnold, Megos, and More... coming to YouTube!
19 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
A quick update from the podcast/utility closet where I share some exciting news, launch a sick giveaway, and do a virtual happy dance for all of the c...
Road to 13a with Eric Horst
10 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Eric Horst and I team up for this crossover episode as the GOAT Coach helps me chart a course to sending my hardest grade, 5.13a, this fall. - Eric is...
Pro Clinic: Big Wall Tactics with Jordan Cannon (Free Preview)
31 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Jordan Cannon, a rising star and incredibly accomplished big wall climber, takes us to rock school with this Pro Clinic as he identifies common pitfa...
Expert Analysis: Mental Game with Lor Sabourin
17 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Lor Sabourin joins the show to look back at this season's interviews with 10 of the biggest names in climbing, and helps us all to learn from where th...
Expert Analysis: Tactics with Kris Hampton
04 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Kris Hampton joins the show to look back at this season's interviews with 10 of the biggest names in climbing, and helps us all to learn from where th...
Expert Analysis: Nutrition with Amity Warme
23 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Amity Warme joins the show to look back at this season's interviews with 10 of the biggest names in climbing, and helps us all to learn from where the...
Expert Analysis: Training with Tom Randall
13 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Tom Randall joins the show to look back at this season's interviews with 10 of the biggest names in climbing, and help us all to learn from where the ...
Training Tip Tuesday: Eric Horst
07 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
It's Tuesday! Grab a taco and dig in to this bite sized beta from Eric Horst as he shares how to more effectively solve crux sequences. - ...
Pro Clinic: Moonboard with Ravioli Biceps (Free Preview)
03 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Ravioli Biceps, one of the strongest MoonBoarders in the game, takes us to rock school with this Pro Clinic as he identifies common pitfalls and shar...
Training Tip Tuesday: Justin Salas
31 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
It's Tuesday! Grab a taco and dig in to this bite sized beta from Justin Salas as he shares how to quickly train fingers and arms so we can lock-off ...
Training Tip Tuesday: Alex Megos
24 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
It's Tuesday! Grab a taco and dig in to this bite sized beta from Alex Megos as we focus on the power of rest as it pertains to injury prevention, re...
Peter Croft
20 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Elite climber Peter Croft shares his struggles and breakthroughs in Training, Nutrition, Tactics, and Mental Game. - It's hard to overstate...
Training Tip Tuesday: Kevin Jorgeson
17 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
It's Tuesday! Grab a taco and dig in to this bite sized beta from Kevin Jorgeson as we recognize the 8th anniversary of one of the most impressive fea...
Mary Eden (aka Tradprincess)
13 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Elite climber Mary Eden (aka Tradprincess) shares her struggles and breakthroughs in Training, Nutrition, Tactics, and Mental Game. - Mary Eden is p...
Training Tip Tuesday: Alex Johnson
10 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
It's Tuesday! Grab a taco and dig in to this bite sized beta from Alex Johnson to hear how she got stronger by training less. - This Training Tip Tues...
Pro Clinic: Core Strength with Dr. Favia Dubyk (Free Preview)
05 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Favia Dubyk, one of the strongest roof climbers in the game, takes us to school with this Pro Clinic as she identifies common pitfalls and shares...
Training Tip Tuesday: Alex Honnold
03 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
It's Tuesday! Grab a taco and dig in to this bite sized beta from a guy who would rather be climbing, Alex Honnold. - Training Tip Tuesday is brough...
Training Tip Tuesday: Emily Harrington
27 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
It's Tuesday! Grab a taco and dig in to this bite sized beta from crusher Emily Harrington.
Jonathan Siegrist
16 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Elite climber Jonathan Siegrist shares his struggles and breakthroughs in Training, Nutrition, Tactics, and Mental Game. - How accomplished is Jonat...
Guy McNamee
09 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Elite climber Guy McNamee shares his struggles and breakthroughs in Training, Nutrition, Tactics, and Mental Game. - Guy was born in Haiti, raised i...
Mo Beck
01 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Elite climber Mo Beck shares her struggles and breakthroughs in Training, Nutrition, Tactics, and Mental Game. - As a competitive climber, Mo has wo...
Pro Clinic: Power with Dr. Tyler Nelson (Free Preview)
17 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Tyler Nelson, one of the foremost experts on climber physiology and training, takes us to school in this Pro Clinic as he identifies common pitfa...
Melina Costanza
11 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Elite climber Melina Costanza shares her struggles and breakthroughs in Training, Nutrition, Tactics, and Mental Game. - Melina has been a household...
Matt Fultz
03 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Elite climber Matt Fultz shares his struggles and breakthroughs in Training, Nutrition, Tactics, and Mental Game. - Matt is one of the world’s str...
Maiza Lima
27 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Elite climber Maiza Lima shares her struggles and breakthroughs in Training, Nutrition, Tactics, and Mental Game. - Maiza grew up in a small village...
Pro Clinic: Endurance with Dru Mack (Free Preview)
20 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Dru Mack, one of the foremost experts on endurance climbing, takes us to school with this Pro Clinic as he identifies common pitfalls and shares tips ...
Live at Rocktoberfest!
13 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
A panel of elite climbers and coaches share their struggles and breakthroughs in Training, Nutrition, Tactics, and Mental Game. - Elite climbers Mo ...
Allison Vest
06 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Elite climber Allison Vest shares her struggles and breakthroughs in Training, Nutrition, Tactics, and Mental Game. - Allison Vest has been a force ...
Tommy Caldwell
29 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Elite climber Tommy Caldwell shares his struggles and breakthroughs in Training, Nutrition, Tactics, and Mental Game. - Tommy Caldwell is quite poss...
Steven Dimmitt
21 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Host of the hit climbing podcast The Nugget, Steven Dimmitt shares his struggles and breakthroughs in Training, Nutrition, Tactics, and Mental Game. ...
My Sends & Struggles: Summer
07 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Ryan shares his sends and struggles from the summer (and spring). From working his toughest proj at the Red, to utilizing tips learned from the pros a...
Expert Analysis: Mental Game with Hazel Findlay
24 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Hazel Findlay, pro climber and mindset coach, joins the show to look back at Season 1's interviews with 10 of the biggest names in climbing to see wha...
Expert Analysis: Tactics with Eric Hörst
10 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
GOAT Coach, Eric Hörst, joins the show to look back at Season 1's interviews with 10 of the biggest names in climbing to see what themes and takeaway...
Expert Analysis: Nutrition with Caitlin Holmes
03 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Caitlin Holmes, Certified Nutritional Specialist, joins the show to look back at Season 1's interviews with 10 of the biggest names in climbing to see...
Expert Analysis: Training with Dr. Tyler Nelson
26 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Tyler Nelson from Camp 4 Human Performance joins the show to look back at Season 1's interviews with 10 of the biggest names in climbing to see wh...
Expert Analysis Overview
18 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Ryan explains what to expect with the upcoming Expert Analysis episodes, reveals the lineup of wizards who will be lending their expertise, and looks ...
Lynn Hill
11 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Elite climber Lynn Hill shares her struggles and breakthroughs in Training, Nutrition, Tactics, and Mental Game. - It’s hard to overstate just how...
Dru Mack
04 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Elite climber Dru Mack shares his struggles and breakthroughs in Training, Nutrition, Tactics, and Mental Game. - Dru Mack is a master of endurance,...
Justin Salas
27 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Elite climber Justin Salas shares his struggles and breakthroughs in Training, Nutrition, Tactics, and Mental Game. - Justin is a ridiculously stron...
Alex Johnson
20 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Elite climber Alex Johnson shares her struggles and breakthroughs in Training, Nutrition, Tactics, and Mental Game. - Alex Johnson is one of the mos...
Alex Honnold
13 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Elite climber Alex Honnold shares his struggles and breakthroughs in Training, Nutrition, Tactics, and Mental Game. - Alex Honnold is the biggest na...
Kevin Jorgeson
06 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Elite climber Kevin Jorgeson shares his struggles and breakthroughs in Training, Nutrition, Tactics, and Mental Game. - You know Kevin from his icon...
Favia Dubyk
30 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Elite climber Favia Dubyk shares her struggles and breakthroughs in Training, Nutrition, Tactics, and Mental Game. - If there’s anyone who personi...
Jordan Cannon
23 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Elite climber Jordan Cannon shares his struggles and breakthroughs in Training, Nutrition, Tactics, and Mental Game. - Jordan is making a name for h...
Alex Megos
16 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Elite climber Alex Megos shares his struggles and breakthroughs in Training, Nutrition, Tactics, and Mental Game. - Alex is one of the strongest cli...
Emily Harrington
09 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Elite climber Emily Harrington shares her struggles and breakthroughs in Training, Nutrition, Tactics, and Mental Game. - Emily is a quadruple threa...
Trailer
08 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
What to expect this season on The Struggle Climbing Show!