Dave MacLeod: Part II

Nov 24, 2023

Elite climber Dave MacLeod discusses tactics, mental game, expanding comfort zones, fear of falling, and pushing oneself to do more challenging climbs. He also talks about the next generation of elite climbers, his current projects, outdoor adventures, and a heartfelt message of gratitude and admiration.

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Introduction

00:00 • 6min

Struggles and Importance of On-sight Climbing

05:44 • 4min

Pushing Yourself to Do More Challenging Climbs

09:38 • 15min

The Next Generation of Elite Climbers

24:28 • 31min

Dave MacLeod's Climbing Apprenticeship and Current Projects

55:08 • 4min

Outdoor Adventures, Filming Challenges, and Solo Climbing

59:17 • 2min

A Heartfelt Message of Gratitude and Admiration

01:01:19 • 4min

Elite climber Dave MacLeod shares his struggles and breakthroughs in Training, Nutrition, Tactics, and Mental Game (Part II)

In Part II with Dave MacLeod, one of the world's finest and educated climbers, we explore Tactics, Mental Game, and what Dave’s working on outside of his own climbing. And get ready for your palms to sweat a bit as we explore some of Dave’s scariest moments on rock, how he systematically expanded his comfort zone and dealt with a fear of falling, and what we ALL can do to level up our tactics and mental game so that we can progress as climbers and just have a more enjoyable experience on rock and plastic. This is Part II of our very nutrient-dense chat on training and climbing.

CHAPTERS:

Tactics: 0:05:35
Mental Game: 0:44:00
Purpose: 0:55:04

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