Tom Randall

Tom Randall joins the show to look back at this season's interviews with 10 of the biggest names in climbing, and help us all to learn from where the pros have struggled and excelled.  - Tom Randall is an elite climber, elite coach, co-founder of Lattice Training, and one of the most psyched guys on the planet when it comes to geeking out over data and all things climber training. He joins the pod to look back at season 2 (featuring highlights from Tommy Caldwell, Maiza Lima, Jonathan Siegrist, Mary Eden, Mo Beck and more) and deliver actionable takeaways that we can all use to level up our own training and climbing.  - Topics: How to begin training if you're totally new to it Proper rest protocols The magic trick of post activation potentiation  When to train weaknesses vs doubling down on strengths How to use systems boards (and when NOT to) for project training  Finding joy in climbing and training  - This season is supported by Petzl, the official gear sponsor of The Struggle. Try their Hirundos harness with fuse-frame technology. It's light, it's fast, and it's comfy enough to dog on your proj (like me). Access the inaccessible at Petzl.com.   This season is supported by PhysiVantage, the official climbing-nutrition sponsor of The Struggle. Try their amazing new Greens powder to level up your daily nutrition! Visit www.physivantage.com/discount/STRUGGLE15 to receive 15% off your full priced nutrition order.  - The Struggle is carbon-neutral in partnership with The Honnold Foundation, whose mission is to promote solar energy for a more equitable world.  - Want to be a podcast hero and score yourself some rad limited edition swag? Support the show and the climbers who make it by becoming a Patron at www.patreon.com/thestruggleclimbingshow - Follow along on Instagram @thestruggleclimbingshow and @tompaulrandall. - This show is produced and hosted by Ryan Devlin. The Struggle is a proud member of the Plugtone Audio Collective, a diverse group of the best, most impactful podcasts in the outdoor industry. - The struggle makes us stronger. Let's climb hard and do good things in the world!    

Tom Randall is one of the Wide Boyz, and the cofounder of Lattice Training. We talked about Tom’s cellar, meeting Ollie Torr and starting a coaching company, how he and Ollie trained each other's weaknesses, having patience, key shoulder exercises, hangboard principles, stories from the Late Night Climbing Show, and Tom shared his insights into my own finger strength journey.Support on Patreon:  patreon.com/thenuggetclimbing Show Notes:  http://thenuggetclimbing.com/episodes/tom-randallNuggets:3:35 – The cellar 6:47 – Patron Question from Felix: Why did Tom start Lattice Training, and how important is data?  11:25 – Meeting Ollie Torr and testing his finger strength14:15 – How Tom helped Ollie improve his endurance and efficiency, and a message about patience18:19 – What Tom did to get strong23:14 – Key TRX and rings exercises for the shoulders28:30 – My finger strength journey, and Tom’s insight into my training habits37:59 – Finger training methodology, and off-season vs in-season training45:50 – Is increasing training capacity (work capacity) a good goal?49:20 – Hangboard protocol principles54:47 – Patron Question from Sarah: Should new climbers “just climb” rather than train?59:29 – Question from Steve McClure: Common deficiencies in route climbers who want to improve their standard?1:02:39 – Question from Vijay: Relationship between finger strength and grade?1:04:12 – Question from Lena: Favorite non-crack climb?1:05:03 – Question from Lena: Most horrible crack climb you’ve ever done?1:05:55: Bonus question from Lena: If you could put Jacob Schubert on any crack climb, which would you choose?1:06:35 – Question from Nick: Balancing fun and hard work1:08:41 – The Late Night Climbing Show1:14:42 – The Lattice YouTube channel1:16:02 – Gratitude

Welcome to Episode 3 of the "This or That" series, where Tom Randall delves into the complex debate route climbers often face: Should you prioritize endurance or strength training and what are the benefits and drawbacks of each? In this comprehensive episode, Tom explores both of the training methods, examining how they can affect climbing performance, style, and long-term development.Key topics covered in this episode:The benefits and drawbacks of strength training for route climbersThe advantages and disadvantages of endurance training for route climbersThe impact of each training method on climbing performance, style, and recoveryFinding the right balance in your training regimen to suit your individual goals and physiologyEquip yourself with the knowledge to make well-informed decisions about your route climbing training. Don’t forget to subscribe to our channel to get more This or That" series episodes to take your climbing performance to new heights!The Lattice jingle is brought to you by Devin Dabney, music producer of the outdoor industry who also hosts the American Climbing Project.The Lattice jingle is brought to you by Devin Dabney, music producer of the outdoor industry who also hosts the American Climbing Project.

Tom Randall, a climbing legend and co-owner of Lattice Training, shares insights from his experiences in the climbing world. He discusses the psychological aspects of climbing, including the importance of resilience and redefining success. Topics such as the 'letting it brew' mindset, pain management, and the balance between personal ambition and life challenges are explored. Randall also reflects on navigating personal struggles while maintaining a public persona, emphasizing the need for self-compassion in the pursuit of growth.

Welcome to the inaugural episode of the "This or That" series, a podcast that explores the ongoing debates amongst climbers on which training method to choose. Tom Randall breaks down the classic dilemma of bouldering system boards versus general bouldering, providing the pros and cons of each method.With the main topics being...Benefits and limitations of bouldering system boards and general boulderingAdvantages and disadvantages of each methodScenarios under which climbers should focus on one or the otherHow to use a balanced approach of both to improve your trainingSo, if you're a climber looking for guidance on which training method to choose, tune in to the "This or That" series!The Lattice jingle is brought to you by Devin Dabney, music producer of the outdoor industry who also hosts the American Climbing Project.The Lattice jingle is brought to you by Devin Dabney, music producer of the outdoor industry who also hosts the American Climbing Project.