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The Struggle Climbing Show

Coach Ollie Torr: Training like Alex Honnold, Climbing Endurance Hacks, Beginner Plateaus, and Listener Questions

Feb 7, 2024
Coach Ollie Torr discusses adjusting training during sickness, building power like Alex Honnold, breaking through beginner plateaus, energy system top-ups, and the importance of more than finger strength. They also share an easy hack to build endurance and discuss the benefits of CrossFit style training for climbing.
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  • Adapt training when ill to maintain gains and optimize recovery.
  • Diversify climbing style to conquer plateaus and enhance performance.

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Balancing Climbing Goals with Work Commitments

The podcast discusses the challenge of balancing aspiring climbing goals with work commitments, highlighting personal struggles encountered in managing climbing aspirations alongside a busy work schedule. The speaker shares experiences of transitioning between climbing styles, such as switching from multi-pitch climbs to bouldering and the impact of social activities on training consistency.

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