In Q&A 2, I tackle patron questions about party tricks vs. useful exercises, training for long-term goals and what I am doing to train for Just Do It, how to prepare our bodies for tweaky moves, podcast behind-the-scenes secrets, my experience with feeling light vs. feeling strong, how I manage my weight after an eating disorder, favorite workouts for sport climbing, octopus wrestling, and much more.
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Nuggets:
00:00 – Introduction, Patreon, New Facebook Group, and Private Q&As
05:18 – Scott’s Question: Party tricks vs. useful exercises?
11:05 – Brandon’s Question: How are you training for ‘Just Do It’?
20:49 – Nolan’s Question: Regarding JDI, which skills/strengths fall short for you, and which ones do you think are adequate?
23:56 – Nolan’s Question: Can you build your sport climbing pyramid and bouldering pyramid at the same time?
29:02 – Conner’s Question: Is your current lifestyle (van, travel, podcast, etc.) financially sustainable?
31:11 – Jimmy’s Question: Favorite workouts for transitioning from boulder to sport mode?
34:40 – Liam’s Question: How do we balance climbing or training in safe positions, with preparing our bodies for tweaky moves?
37:20 – Alec’s Question: What does the edit process look like for you?
38:20 – Alec’s Question: What do you talk about in your pre-show call?
39:30 – Alec’s Question: Do you have any insights into learning to climb fast?
41:40 – Alec’s Question: Do you have any proud ascents from Hueco?
43:03 – Alec’s Question: How do you do weight training on the road?
43:54 – Alec’s Question: Area’s you’ll plan on climbing in for the rest of the year?
44:50 – Jeff’s Question: How does the sensation of feeling light compare to feeling strong?
49:30 – David’s Question: How do you manage your weight, and how do you manage your thoughts linked to your eating disorder?
53:54 – Emma’s Question: How can I get better at climbing technique? Is it as simple as climbing more?
58:00 – Emma’s Question: What exercises beyond the hangboard are most useful for bouldering strength?
1:00:12 – Casey’s Question: Any supplements you take?
1:02:02 – Casey’s Question: Tips for focusing before hard efforts on an onsight?
1:03:38 – Casey’s Question: Any thoughts on where you’d like to settle eventually?
1:04:33 – Casey’s Question: Any trashy TV you’ve been addicted to, or are you somehow immune?
1:05:52 – Casey’s Question: How much do you love watching good dancers on the internet?
1:06:34 – Casey’s Question: MAA match between 800 lb octopus and an 800 lb raccoon, who wins?
1:07:27 – Casey’s Question: What are you grateful for?
EP 220: Alannah Yip (Olympian) — Alopecia, Finding Power Beyond Hair Loss, and Her Fight Against Disordered Eating
EP 219: Fitz Cahall (The Dirtbag Diaries, Climbing Gold) — A Lifetime of Storytelling, Taking Authorship of Your Time, and Being Pro But Not Fancy
EP 218: Mat Wright — Sending One of the World's Hardest Trad Climbs, 'Rhapsody' E11
EP 217: A Masterclass in Relieving Stress, Sleeping Better, & Improving Focus Using Self-Hypnosis — Dr. David Spiegel (Stanford Psychiatrist)
EXTRA: Maddy Cope — A Masterclass in Endurance Training
EP 216: Maddy Cope — Erase Your Bucket List, Embrace Discomfort, and Discover the Joy of Missing Out
EP 215: Nathan Williams — Lessons From 100+ Days on a V17, the Simplest Way to Get Strong Fingers, and Static Shenanigans
EP 214: How to Find Contentment in Your Climbing, Banish Shame, and Send Harder Than Ever — Neely Quinn (TrainingBeta, Life Coach)
EP 213: Simon Lorenzi — Three V17s, the Fascinating Story Behind ‘Soudain Seul’, and Dream V18 Projects
EP 212: Filmmaker Carlos Mason on Creating SENDING — A Look Behind the Scenes at One of My Favorite Climbing Films
EP 211: Davis Ngo (dr.climb) — Blowing Up on Instagram, Why Pro Climbers Deserve to Get Paid, and Overcoming Fear After Injury
EP 210: Stefano Ghisolfi — Chasing the Impossible, Using Humor to Send, and Two Drills for Legendary Endurance
EP 209: Graham Zimmerman — Going to the Mountains to Learn, the 100-Year Plan, and Imperfect Advocacy
EP 208: Jesse Grupper — Optimistic Training, Last Place to Olympian, and Leveling Up His Bouldering
SEND ALERT: Will Bosi — ‘Return of the Sleepwalker’ V17, and What He Plans to Try Next!
EP 207: How to Rehab Finger Injuries, Build Bulletproof Wrists & Elbows, and Never Get Injured Again — Paul Houghoughi (The Climbing Physio)
EP 206: Building a Perfect Replica of ‘The Big Island’ V15, Training on Your Projects, and the Ideal Circuit — Charlie Schreiber Returns
SEND ALERT: Kai Lightner — ‘Life of Villains’ 9a, Not Rushing the Process, and Building Jamaica’s First Climbing Wall
EP 205: Adrian Vanoni — Finger Crack Wizardry, Blue Collar Sending, and Lucid Dreams About Beta
EP 204: Anak Verhoeven — How to Build 9a Endurance, Why Motivation Trumps Fancy Facilities, and Being Public About Her Faith
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