Sam Watson: World’s Fastest Climber, Converting Strength to Power, Mindset Tips for Dealing with Pressure, and Olympics Preparation

Jul 17, 2024

Elite climber Sam Watson discusses struggles in training, nutrition, tactics, and mental game. Topics include converting strength to power, dealing with pressure, and Olympics preparation. Sponsored by PhysiVantage, ForceBoard, Petzl NEOX, and Boulder Bears for climbing essentials.

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Intro

00:00 • 4min

Navigating College Orientation and Olympic Preparation

04:14 • 3min

Navigating Pressure and Expectations in Climbing

07:32 • 25min

Training, Nutrition, and Desserts

32:35 • 13min

Training Fingers, Importance of Belaying, and Caffeinated Gummies for Climbers

45:57 • 5min

Mastering Stress and Failure in High-level Climbing and Speed Climbing Records

50:44 • 24min

Insights from the World's Fastest Climber on Strength, Speed, and Mindset

01:14:31 • 4min

Elite climber Sam Watson shares his struggles and breakthroughs in Training, Nutrition, Tactics, and Mental Game

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CHAPTERS:

Struggle: 0:08:17
Training: 0:21:51
Nutrition: 0:37:34
Tactics: 0:49:28
Mental Game: 0:53:29
Purpose: 1:03:31

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