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May 26, 2023

Alex Honnold

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... this chat isn't what you're used to hearing about from the biggest name in climbing. …

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May 16, 2023

Tom Randall: Training up Energy Systems + Q&A

Tom Randall checks in on Ryan's training and offers up valuable insights that will help anyone level up their training and performance. - Usually exclusive to Patrons, this Coach Chat is available to everyone. Topics include: - How to test …

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May 9, 2023

Pro Clinic: Gym-to-Crag with Alex Johnson (Preview)

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 shares tips and tricks for Beginner, Intermediate, and Advanced climbers to go from the …

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April 27, 2023

Chris Kalous

Host of the hit climbing podcast The Enormocast, Chris Kalous shares his struggles and breakthroughs in Training, Nutrition, Tactics, and Mental Game. - Chris Kalous has been the voice of climbing for over a decade now, bringing more than 2...

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April 19, 2023

Honnold, Megos, and More... coming to YouTube!

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 cool stuff coming your way! Spoiler alert: https://www.youtube.com/@thestruggleclimbingshow Let's GO...

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April 10, 2023

Road to 13a with Eric Horst

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 the host of the Training4Climbing podcast, author of numerous climbing …

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March 31, 2023

Pro Clinic: Big Wall Tactics with Jordan Cannon (Free Preview)

Jordan Cannon, a rising star and incredibly accomplished big wall climber, takes us to rock school with this Pro Clinic as he identifies common pitfalls and shares tips and tricks for Beginner, Intermediate, and Advanced climbers to level up their …

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March 17, 2023

Expert Analysis: Mental Game with Lor Sabourin

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 the pros have struggled and excelled in mental game. - Lor is …

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March 4, 2023

Expert Analysis: Tactics with Kris Hampton

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 the pros have struggled and excelled. - Kris has been a force …

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Feb. 23, 2023

Expert Analysis: Nutrition with Amity Warme

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 pros have struggled and excelled. - Amity Warme is an elite …

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Feb. 13, 2023

Expert Analysis: Training with Tom Randall

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 pros have struggled and excelled. - Tom Randall is an elite …

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Feb. 7, 2023

Training Tip Tuesday: Eric Horst

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. - The Struggle is carbon-neutral in partnership with The Honnold Foundation, whose mission is …

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Feb. 3, 2023

Pro Clinic: Moonboard with Ravioli Biceps (Free Preview)

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 shares tips and tricks for Beginner, Intermediate, and Advanced climbers to level up their MoonBoard …

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Jan. 31, 2023

Training Tip Tuesday: Justin Salas

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 like a blind guy. - The Struggle is carbon-neutral in …

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Jan. 24, 2023

Training Tip Tuesday: Alex Megos

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, recovery, and climbing stronger than ever (take it from one …

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Jan. 20, 2023

Peter Croft

Elite climber Peter Croft shares his struggles and breakthroughs in Training, Nutrition, Tactics, and Mental Game. - It's hard to overstate the impact Peter Croft has had on the sport of rock climbing and on inspiring generations of climbers...

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Jan. 17, 2023

Training Tip Tuesday: Kevin Jorgeson

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 feats in climbing... and the mindset KJ implemented (that we can as …

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Jan. 13, 2023

Mary Eden (aka Tradprincess)

Elite climber Mary Eden (aka Tradprincess) shares her struggles and breakthroughs in Training, Nutrition, Tactics, and Mental Game. - Mary Eden is perhaps most known for her crack and off-width climbing at an elite level, but as you’ll hear in …

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Jan. 10, 2023

Training Tip Tuesday: Alex Johnson

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 Tuesday is brought to you by Petzl. Access the Inaccessible at …

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Jan. 5, 2023

Pro Clinic: Core Strength with Dr. Favia Dubyk (Free Preview)

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 tips and exercises for Beginner, Intermediate, and Advanced climbers to level up their …

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Jan. 3, 2023

Training Tip Tuesday: Alex Honnold

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 brought to you by PhysiVantage, the official climbing-nutrition sponsor of The Struggle. …

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Dec. 27, 2022

Training Tip Tuesday: Emily Harrington

It's Tuesday! Grab a taco and dig in to this bite sized beta from crusher Emily Harrington.

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Dec. 16, 2022

Jonathan Siegrist

Elite climber Jonathan Siegrist shares his struggles and breakthroughs in Training, Nutrition, Tactics, and Mental Game. - How accomplished is Jonathan Siegrist? Well, he’s climbed six 5.15s… JUST THIS YEAR! That ticklist includes Event Horizon, a r...

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Dec. 9, 2022

Guy McNamee

Elite climber Guy McNamee shares his struggles and breakthroughs in Training, Nutrition, Tactics, and Mental Game. - Guy was born in Haiti, raised in Canada, and has been a force in boulder and lead competitive climbing throughout his teen years… …

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