Anna Hazelnutt: Training Power, Climbing the Hardest Slabs, Mastering Beta, and Striving to Fail More

Mar 27, 2024

Elite climber Anna Hazelnutt shares struggles and breakthroughs in training, nutrition, tactics, and mental game. Topics include embracing vulnerability, strength development, climbing partners, pushing comfort zones, and creating meaningful content.

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Introduction

00:00 • 4min

Misidentification and Blue Hair Adventures

04:19 • 5min

Embracing Vulnerability and Sharing Climbing Struggles

09:46 • 20min

Strength Development and Technique in Climbing

29:44 • 8min

Exploring Nutrition and Emotional Eating Habits

38:13 • 4min

Exploring the Emotional and Adventurous Side of Food

41:46 • 5min

The Art of Beta and Climbing Partners

46:39 • 16min

Pushing Beyond Comfort Zones in Climbing

01:03:09 • 16min

Navigating the Evolution of Content Creation

01:18:39 • 4min

Creating Meaningful Content and Pursuing Passion Projects

01:22:58 • 10min

Elite climber Anna Hazelnutt shares her struggles and breakthroughs in Training, Nutrition, Tactics, and Mental Game

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CHAPTERS:

Struggle: 0:09:39
Training: 0:19:54
Nutrition: 0:37:50
Tactics: 0:46:28
Mental Game: 0:58:06
Purpose: 1:17:50

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