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Kevin Cowell: Climbing Identity and How to Keep Getting Better (Even When You Can't Get Stronger)
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Oct. 21, 2026

Kevin Cowell: Climbing Identity and How to Keep Getting Better (Even When You Can't Get Stronger)

Break through plateaus, stay consistent, and make every session count with a free 14-day trial of Intentional Climber. https://www.thestruggleclimbingshow.com/intentional Support the Show on Patreon Get access to all Pro Clinics, bonus episodes, and more. https://www.patreon.com/thestruggleclimbingshow Climbing Coach Kevin Cowell joins to discuss: Starting the Climb Clinic in his garage Treating elite athletes and weekend warriors What happens to our identify as climbers when we become i
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Before The Red was Famous: The OGs Who Built and Protected the RRG
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Oct. 14, 2026

Before The Red was Famous: The OGs Who Built and Protected the RRG

Break through plateaus, stay consistent, and make every session count with a free 14-day trial of Intentional Climber. https://www.thestruggleclimbingshow.com/intentional OG climbers and advocates Shannon Stuart-Smith, Hugh Loeffler, and Paul Vidal, join for a live discussion at iconic Miguel's Pizza during Rocktoberfest to explore: The hilarious stories behind the naming of the classic routes “Two Women Alone” and “Mercy the Huff” Early days of bolting routes at the Red The forest service
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To Hell and Back: How I Survived 24 Hours of Climbing (ft. Chris Kalous and Annette Guo)
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Oct. 7, 2026

To Hell and Back: How I Survived 24 Hours of Climbing (ft. Chris Kalous and Annette Guo)

Break through plateaus, stay consistent, and make every session count with a free 14-day trial of Intentional Climber. https://www.thestruggleclimbingshow.com/intentional Support the Show on Patreon Get access to all Pro Clinics, bonus episodes, and more. https://www.patreon.com/thestruggleclimbingshow Chris Kalous of the Enormocast, along with weekend warrior (and Hell coach) Annette Guo, join me to explore the good, the bad, and the ugly of our recent 24 Hours of Horseshoe Hell epic, incl
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Coach Joy Black: Groundbreaking Study on Climbing While Pregnant, Busy Climber Tips, and My Pelvic Floor
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Sept. 23, 2026

Coach Joy Black: Groundbreaking Study on Climbing While Pregnant, Busy Climber Tips, and My Pelvic Floor

Break through plateaus, stay consistent, and make every session count with a free 14-day trial of Intentional Climber. https://www.thestruggleclimbingshow.com/intentional Join the email list to get a FREE private finger training clinic with Dr. Tyler Nelson (normally $15) www.thestruggleclimbingshow.com/strong Support the Show on Patreon Get access to all Pro Clinics, bonus episodes, and more. https://www.patreon.com/thestruggleclimbingshow Climbing Coach Joy Black joins to discuss: How
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Eddie Taylor: How to Go On an Epic Climbing Trip as a Weekend Warrior, Mentorship, Big Walls, and Strength Training
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Sept. 16, 2026

Eddie Taylor: How to Go On an Epic Climbing Trip as a Weekend Warrior, Mentorship, Big Walls, and Strength Training

Break through plateaus, stay consistent, and make every session count with a free 14-day trial of Intentional Climber. https://www.thestruggleclimbingshow.com/intentional Join the email list to get a FREE private finger training clinic with Dr. Tyler Nelson (normally $15) www.thestruggleclimbingshow.com/strong Support the Show on Patreon Get access to all Pro Clinics, bonus episodes, and more. https://www.patreon.com/thestruggleclimbingshow - Elite climber Eddie Taylor explores: How to
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Michaela Kiersch: Her Latest 5.15a (9a+) Ascent, Grade Debates, Power Endurance Training, and Reel Rock
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Sept. 9, 2026

Michaela Kiersch: Her Latest 5.15a (9a+) Ascent, Grade Debates, Power Endurance Training, and Reel Rock

Break through plateaus, stay consistent, and make every session count with a free 14-day trial of Intentional Climber. https://www.thestruggleclimbingshow.com/intentional Support the Show on Patreon Get access to all Pro Clinics, bonus episodes, and more. https://www.patreon.com/thestruggleclimbingshow - Michaela Kiersch: Her Latest 5.15a (9a+) Ascent, Grade Debates, Power Endurance Training, and Reel Rock The story behind her FA of Mad Lib (9a / 5.14d) Sending Dolby Surround (9a+ / 5.15
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