The TrainingBeta Podcast: A Climbing Training Podcast
Sports:Wilderness
Kevin Roet is a climbing instructor from the UK who’s been teaching workshops on climbing psychology for about 7 years now. He recently wrote a book, Climbing Psychology: Mind Training for Optimal Climbing, all about the topic, and I wanted to have him on the show to talk about the things he most commonly helps people with in regards to climbing psychology.
This was a really enjoyable conversation for me, not only because Kevin is a humble Brit who’s well-versed in this topic, but also because it’s one of my own favorite topics. We talked about how he helps people with the fear of falling, the fear of failure, and recognizing their negative mindset.
We also went over the difference between a growth mindset and a fixed mindset, what exactly the flow state is, the psychology of pumped forearms!, and performance anxiety. We also discuss the overlooked importance of communication between belayer and climber, and how much that can affect your climbing negatively or positively.
I hope this conversation helps you dive a little deeper into your own psychology, and maybe take some steps to work on your mindset in climbing.
TBP 235 :: How to Get Better at Climbing by Watching World Cups
TBP 234: Thomas Cunningham on Biohacking for Climbing Performance
TBP 232: A Roadmap and a Checklist for Sending Route Projects Faster
TBP 231: Common Sense Energy Systems Training with Alex and Matt
TBP 230 :: Alex Stiger on How to Approach the Different Angles of Climbing
TBP 229: Thomas Cunningham Climbs 14c as an ER Doc and Father of 3
TBP 228 :: Majka Burhardt on Being a Pro Climber while Raising Twins
TBP 227: How to Stay Motivated (Almost) All the Time with Alex Stiger
TBP 226: How Bridget Roell Went from 13a to 14a with Coach Matt Pincus
TBP 225 :: Dr. Tyler Nelson on Unlevel Grips for Finger Injuries and Training
TBP 224 :: Dr. Jen Dragonette's Psychological Tools for Climbers
TBP 223 :: How to Be a Stronger, Better Boulderer
TBP 222 :: Breaking into 5.12 Climbing with Coach Alex Stiger
TBP 221: Good Crag Etiquette for Great Climbing Days
TBP 220 :: Tactics for Sending Long Pumpy Routes with Coach Alex Stiger
TBP 219 :: How David Farkas Changed His Nutrition to Improve His Climbing
TBP 218: Intermittent Fasting and The Keto Diet for Climbers
TBP 216 :: Hazel Findlay on Overcoming the Most Common Fears in Climbing
TBP 215: How We’ve Grown as Coaches Over the Years (Matt, Alex, Neely)
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