Explore every episode of the podcast Face The Climb
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| Episode 100: A thank you and a reminder to go back to why you climb | 03 Jul 2024 | 00:21:52 | |
The 100th episode of the podcast! How did we get here. In today's episode I talk about how important it is to remember your why of why you climb. How disconnecting from this can lead you to have have a difficult relationship with your climbing. How aligning with your why, which may change overtime, is the key to having a good relationship with your climbing. And a little self-reflection for you to do. Links: 2 ways to support the show! | |||
| Episode 99: Red River Gorge Recap : Expectations of a Trip and Setting Yourself up for Success | 19 Jun 2024 | 00:26:55 | |
In today's episode I do a little recap of my recent Red River Gorge trip. Specifically how creating realistic expectations for the trip results in a "successful" trip in terms of my goals for it. I talk about how creating realistic expectations based on your goals and how you prepare is vital for having a good climbing trip. Links: 2 ways to support the show! | |||
| Episode 90: Fitting Lifting/Climbing Into Your Life. Not The Other Way Around | 14 Feb 2024 | 00:32:25 | |
In today's episode I talk about a very crucial thing in terms of making lifting and/or climbing long term. Fitting it into your life instead of the other way around. Steps to help you fit it into your already busy life so you make lifting and climbing a lifestyle. When you try to fit your life into lifting or climbing it can lead to resentment and make it harder to continue to stick with it. Let's set yourself up for success with this key mindset and tips to help you do so. Links: 2 ways to support the show! 2 ways to support the show! | |||
| Episode 89: Training To Near Failure vs Failure or Not Even Close To Failure and Why | 31 Jan 2024 | 00:31:39 | |
In today's episode I talk about why training near failure is the sweet spot in terms of building up strength. Along with how fatigue plays a role in all of this sweet spot. Links: 2 ways to support the show! 2 ways to support the show! 2 ways to support the show! | |||
| Episode 88: Life Changing Benefits From Lifting Beyond Getting Stronger | 17 Jan 2024 | 00:37:05 | |
In today's episode I talk about 4 different life changing benefits you could see from lifting beyond just getting stronger. Because I firmly believe those are far more important than just improving your performance. There is more confident and self-trusting version of yourself and you can find that version from the weightroom. It is life changing, trust me. Links: 2 ways to support the show! 2 ways to support the show! 2 ways to support the show! | |||
| Episode 87: The Pros and Cons to Barbells, Dumbbells, Kettlebells, and Bodyweight. Which one to do? | 03 Jan 2024 | 00:41:17 | |
In today's episode I dive into the pros and cons to barbells, dumbbells, kettlebells, and bodyweight exercises. In hopes to provide you with more knowledge around each tool and to help you decide which one you end up wanting to use. Links: 2 ways to support the show! 2 ways to support the show! | |||
| Episode 86: What Lifting Could Look Like In A Year For Climbers | 20 Dec 2023 | 00:36:17 | |
Lifting should be done year round to supplement your climbing and for the health benefits. Not just for 2 or 3 months when you are specifically training for a goal. In today's episode I talk about what lifting could look like in a year for two different types of climbers. A general overview to give you a better idea of how it all works when you are lifting and not specifically training and when you are training for a goal. Links: 2 ways to support the show! | |||
| Episode 85: Guest FTC Athlete: Alison - First Experience With Lifting and Improving Her Climbing | 06 Dec 2023 | 00:29:32 | |
Today's episode we have former FTC athlete Alison. We talk about how she got into climbing and her first experience with lifting and training. Specifically how lifting not only helped her get stronger (she had some impressive improvements in pre/post assessments) but also help her climbing technique. Cannot wait to start training with her again come the new year! Links: 2 ways to support the show! | |||
| Episode 84: Progressive Overload- What it is, how to use it, and where people get it wrong | 22 Nov 2023 | 00:31:30 | |
In today's episode I dive into what Progressive Overload is and the important concept in terms of developing strength. I talk about three different variables that can be manipulated in your lifting to work towards progressive overload and the simplest one to use. Along with where people get progressive overload wrong. Links: | |||
| Episode 83: Kristi Buckley, Climbing Coach, Joins Today's Episode To Talk All About Intentions | 08 Nov 2023 | 00:35:59 | |
In today's episode we have guest Kristi Buckley, climbing coach and AMGA single pitch instructor based out of the New River Gorger. We dive into the topic of intentions and how climbers can make intentions, how intentions help you with your session and overarching climbing goals. | |||
| Episode 82: Strength Vs Power: What the difference is, their benefits, and how to train both | 25 Oct 2023 | 00:38:21 | |
In today's episode I dive into the differences between strength and power because they are not the same, however many climbers will use them interchangeable to describe what they need to work on. This episode clears up that confusion and not only goes into how strength and power are different but how they are both beneficial to your climbing and athletic pursuits and how to train them. Links: | |||
| Episode 81: Building Strength In The Weightroom Vs On The Wall And Applying That Strength To Your Climbing | 11 Oct 2023 | 00:31:39 | |
In today's episode I dive into why building strength in the weightroom is advantageous compared to trying to build strength on the climbing wall. Along with the period of time of learning how to apply the strength you gained in the weightroom to your climbing. Because no it is not instantaneous. Links: | |||
| Episode 98: Supersets in your lifting: What they are, how to use them, benefits, and drawbacks | 05 Jun 2024 | 00:23:49 | |
I dive into what supersets. Different ways to use them. The benefits and the drawbacks to supersets. Links: | |||
| Episode 80: But won't lifting make me bulky and gain weight? No. No it won't | 27 Sep 2023 | 00:38:37 | |
Many climbers think that lifting will end up making them bulky and gain weight. When in reality that is not the case at all and climbers would extremely benefit from lifting. This episode breaks down that thought of lifting making one bulky and gain weight into what is going on in terms of water retention at the beginning and then the long term of how lifting is energy expenditure just like climbing. Links: | |||
| Episode 79: Non-diet dietitiation and body image coach for climbers- Chiara, MS, RD, CDN | 13 Sep 2023 | 00:40:40 | |
We have Chiara, MS, RD, CDN today as a podcast guest. She is a non-diet dietiation and body image coach for climbers! She works with climbers 1:1 and also runs a group program called The Intuitive Climber. In today's episode we answer questions from out Instagram audience and come to the realization that climbers don't do gym snacks! Climbers please do gym snacks, it's time we normalized it. How to connect with Chiara: Links: 2 ways to support the show! | |||
| Episode 78: Climbing Is Not The Unicorn Of Sports When It Comes To Training | 30 Aug 2023 | 00:38:24 | |
Today we dive into how climbing is not unique compared to other sports when it comes to training and it will actually look very similar to other sports. Especially when it comes to lifting and even when it comes to training climbing fitness on the wall. Climbing is not actually a unicorn when it comes to training. Face The Climb Website Links: 2 ways to support the show! 2 ways to support the show! | |||
| Episode 77: To Try Hard Or Not To Try Hard In Your Climbing That Is The Questions | 16 Aug 2023 | 00:33:15 | |
Today we dive into the topic of trying hard vs chill climbing and how it is a spectrum that climbers my find themselves on leaning more towards one then the other. Then the benefit of dib dabbling into the other side of the spectrum and seeing exactly why you don't do one side. Breakthrough Training Program Links: 2 ways to support the show! 2 ways to support the show! | |||
| Episode 76: The Guiding Journey and Diversity in New England Climbing With Jordan Revis | 02 Aug 2023 | 00:43:32 | |
On today's episode we have Guest Jordan Revis. Jordan is working towards getting his SPI and helps out with organizing and running BIPOC events in the New England area. He is on the JEDI committee of the Western Mass Climbing Coalition and an ambassador for Cypher Climbing. This was an amazing episode as we dive into his guiding journey and climbing diversity in the New England area. Mardi Fuller: @wherelocsflyfree Cindy Su: @a.wandering.cindy Judy Su: @_hellojudy Jenny Legaspi: @jfie52 Kevin Garcia: @kg_climbs Colin Aina: @c_abayomi John Willard: @j20willard Organizations: @kismetrockfoundation Brown Girls Climb: https://www.browngirlsclimb.com/ @browngirlsclimb Ladies climbing coalition: https://ladiesclimbingcoalition.com/ @ladiesclimbingcoalition Outdoor Afro: https://outdoorafro.org/ @outdoorafro Climbing for change: https://www.climbing4change.org/ @climbing4change 2 ways to support the show! | |||
| Episode 75: What Makes A Climbing Training Program A Good Program | 19 Jul 2023 | 00:36:17 | |
Today we dive into 4 different topics of what makes a climbing training program a good program. And no it's not the perfect %s, perfect loads, perfect drills. Those do matter, but these 4 topics matter first. Breakthrough Training Program Links: 2 ways to support the show! 2 ways to support the show! | |||
| Episode 74: Incorporating Lifting Into Your Climbing Week | 07 Jul 2023 | 00:37:51 | |
Strength training doesn't need to take up a bunch of your time and it can feel overwhelming trying to figure out how to fit it all in with your climbing and already busy schedule. No worries, we dive into this episode how easily it is to incorporate lifting into your weekly climbing schedule Breakthrough Training Program Links: 2 ways to support the show! 2 ways to support the show! | |||
| Episode 73: 3 ways lifting is superior to climbing | 21 Jun 2023 | 00:38:02 | |
I dive into 3 ways lifting is superior to climbing. We talk about how lifting is more consistent and measurable, and how lifting is easier to see progress vs the good ole climbing. If you don't already lift to supplement your climbing, this episode may be the thing to get you to start. Breakthrough Training Program Links: 2 ways to support the show! 2 ways to support the show! | |||
| Episode 72: Going Back To Old Climbs: The Good, The Bad, The Ugly | 17 Jun 2023 | 00:36:31 | |
I dive into how going back to old climbs you haven't been on in a while is a good way to measure your progress. Along with how sometimes you won't always have improved on the climb and why that may be. Keep climbing yall!! Breakthrough Training Program Links: 2 ways to support the show! 2 ways to support the show! | |||
| Episode 71: Is Training For Climbing The Only Way To Improve Your Climbing? | 24 May 2023 | 00:36:35 | |
AHHHHH such a good question climbers ask. In this episode I dive into three different things that can help you see in an improvement in your climbing that doesn't include training.
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| Episode 97: Projecting Tactis --> Tactics to help you send your project quicker this fall | 22 May 2024 | 00:28:10 | |
I dive into different projecting tactics to help you send your climb faster. It is the summer in the northeast and the perfect time to project shop if you climb outdoors. Project shopping for a project to send in the fall temperatures. This episode is a great resource to help you work on your project to get you ready to send this fall! Links: 2 ways to support the show! 2 ways to support the show! | |||
| Episode 70: Dear 5.11 Climber... | 10 May 2023 | 00:35:58 | |
The last of the Dear X grade Climber series. (at least for now).
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| Episode 69: Guest- Climbing Physical Therapist Katie Pajerowski | 26 Apr 2023 | 00:32:43 | |
In this episode we have guest Katie Pajerowski, PT, DPT, OCS of Ascent Physical Therapy and Wellness. She has her own practice located in Maryland, where you can see her in person or does online virtual consultations. This was a fun episode where we dive into climbing injuries!
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| Episode 68: Walking Away Without The Send: NRG Recap | 19 Apr 2023 | 00:37:47 | |
In this episode I wrap up the Behind The Training Series with sharing how I did not reach my goal. I dive in to the feelings around it, what caused those feelings, moving forward, and advice to other climbers out there.
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| Episode 67: Interview with Face The Climb, Climber, Taylor | 12 Apr 2023 | 00:22:44 | |
In this episode we have guest Face The Climb climber, Taylor! We dive into how she got into climbing, what she loves about climbing and how she liked training on top of other areas of her life. You can even hear the shock/stoke from finding out just how much progress she has made going from projecting 5.11s to projecting 5.12s on the sharp end in a short amount of time. Let's just say training is amazing tool for confidence and on the wall climbing
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| Episode 65: Climbing and Training With An Autoimmune Disease | 29 Mar 2023 | 00:51:26 | |
In this episode I dive in to climbing and training with an autoimmune disease and how you need to take your autoimmune disease into account when it comes to your training and climbing. How you could have the best training program in the world, but if it only contributes to further stress and inflammation to an already stressed and inflamed system, it isn't going to work. And how it's important to be able to figure out what climbing content is for you and isn't to not fall into the trap of feeling bad about yourself.
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| Episode 64: Behind The Climbing Training Week 10 | 27 Mar 2023 | 00:18:08 | |
Week 10 of Behind the Climbing Training! You can snag that free toe dig video lesson here: Links: | |||
| Episode 63: Behind The Climbing Training Week 9 | 20 Mar 2023 | 00:20:24 | |
Week 9 of Behind the Climbing Training! You can snag that free toe dig video lesson here: Links: | |||
| Episode 62: Why I Coach Climbing, my story, and the truth of why I kept climbing | 15 Mar 2023 | 00:51:15 | |
In this episode I dive into how Face The Climb has evolved and why I love working with climbers who are new to training or only been training for a couple years. The deeper impact that can happen for climbers who are just starting training and why I love it. I then dive into my story of how I got here to Face The Climb and how it wasn't always climbing.
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| Week 61: Behind The Climbing Training Week 8 | 13 Mar 2023 | 00:18:55 | |
Week 8 of Behind the Climbing Training! You can snag that free toe dig video lesson here: Links: | |||
| Episode 60: Behind The Climbing Training Week 7 | 06 Mar 2023 | 00:21:36 | |
Week 7 of Behind the Climbing Training! You can snag that free toe dig video lesson here: Links: | |||
| Episode 96: Gaining That Inner Confidence Through Lifting and Climbing Training | 08 May 2024 | 00:31:03 | |
I dive into how the increased confidence, self-trust, and self-belief through lifting and climbing training improves your climbing. I give 3 examples how you build up that confidence via lifting and climbing training and then specific examples of how that improves your climbing. Links: 2 ways to support the show! 2 ways to support the show! | |||
| Episode 59: Breakthrough Climbing Training Program Is Here! | 01 Mar 2023 | 00:34:10 | |
The Breakthrough Climbing Training is live!! It is finally here. The climbing training program for climbers who have not trained before that are looking for a simple, efficient, and easy to implement training program that is designed for them.
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| Episode 58: Behind The Climbing Training: Week 6 | 27 Feb 2023 | 00:18:22 | |
Week 6 of Behind the Climbing Training! You can snag that free toe dig video lesson here: Links: | |||
| Episode 57: "Climbing Training Will Take Over My Life" I call Bullshit | 22 Feb 2023 | 00:31:51 | |
The final episode of I Call Bullshit Series - "Climbing Training Will Take Over My Life"
You can snag a free footwork video lesson here: Links: 2 ways to support the show! | |||
| Episode 56: Behind The Climbing Training Week 5 | 20 Feb 2023 | 00:19:05 | |
Week 5 of Behind the Climbing Training! You can snag that free toe dig video lesson here: Links: | |||
| Episode 55: "I'm Not Ready To Start Climbing Training" I Call Bullshit | 15 Feb 2023 | 00:33:00 | |
The second episode of I Call Bullshit - "I'm Not Ready To Start Climbing Training"
You can snag a free footwork video lesson here: Links: 2 ways to support the show! | |||
| Episode 54: Behind The Climbing Training: Week 4 | 13 Feb 2023 | 00:19:48 | |
Week 4 of Behind the Climbing Training! You can snag that free toe dig video lesson here: Links: | |||
| Episode 53: "I Need To Be Climbing Harder To Start Training"- I Call Bullshit | 08 Feb 2023 | 00:30:05 | |
The second episode of I Call Bullshit - "I Need To Be Climbing Harder To Start Training"
You can snag a free footwork video lesson here: Links: 2 ways to support the show! | |||
| Episode 52: Behind The Training Week 3 | 06 Feb 2023 | 00:16:57 | |
Week 3 of Behind the Training! You can snag that free toe dig video lesson here: Links: | |||
| Episode 51: "Training Is Complicated"- I Call Bullshit | 01 Feb 2023 | 00:34:35 | |
The first episode of I Call Bullshit - "Training Is Complicated"
You can snag a free footwork video lesson here: Links: 2 ways to support the show! | |||
| Episode 50: Behind The Training Week 2 | 30 Jan 2023 | 00:19:15 | |
Week 2 of Behind the Training! You can snag that free toe dig video lesson here: Links: | |||
| Episode 95: Is the Fear holding you back from even starting? Failure and Other Peoples' Opinions | 24 Apr 2024 | 00:30:08 | |
I dive into how the fear of failure and other peoples' opinions may be stopping you from even trying. From even starting! And how to peel back the layers to figure out exactly what is going on here. Then the consequences of what the fears are actually leading to. It's holding you back from finding your stronger lifestyle and everything that goes into that: confidence, self-trust, belief, and more. Links: 2 ways to support the show! | |||
| Episode 49: Guest FTC Athlete Cynthia | 25 Jan 2023 | 00:27:03 | |
In this episode, Jen interviews FTC athlete Cynthia🎉
This was a fun episode and one of the first of many to come with more of Face The Climb athletes. You can snag that free toe dig video lesson here: Links: 2 ways to support the show! | |||
| Episode 48: Behind The Training: Week 1 | 23 Jan 2023 | 00:17:38 | |
Week 1 of Behind the Training! You can snag that free toe dig video lesson here: Links: | |||
| Episode 47: Dear V5 Climber | 18 Jan 2023 | 00:37:50 | |
We back with another episode from the series called Dear # climber... In this series Jen goes through specific climbing grades a climber may be at and talks about the struggles they are having, things to work on specifically at this level, and more.
Enjoy!
You can snag that free toe dig video lesson here: Links: 2 ways to support the show! | |||
| Dear 46: Behind The Training-Intro | 11 Jan 2023 | 00:23:48 | |
This is the first episode of Jen sharing with you all behind the training of her training towards her goal of flashing Pockets Of Resistance, 12a, down in the New River Gorge. You can snag that free toe dig video lesson here: Links: | |||