Face The Climb

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. The Free Lifting GuideGet in touch with me:Face The Climb WebsiteSign Up For To The Email ListFace The Climb BlogLinks:Want to help support the show? Give it a like on Itunes and Spotify, tell your friends about it, and give it a downloadWebsiteFace The Climb InstagramBuy Me A Coffee2 ways to support the show! Support the Show.

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. The Free Lifting GuideGet in touch with me:Face The Climb WebsiteSign Up For To The Email ListFace The Climb BlogLinks:Want to help support the show? Give it a like on Itunes and Spotify, tell your friends about it, and give it a downloadWebsiteFace The Climb InstagramBuy Me A Coffee 2 ways to support the show!https://www.buymeacoffee.com/facetheclimbhttps://www.buzzsprout.com/1807499/support Support the Show.

I dive into what supersets. Different ways to use them. The benefits and the drawbacks to supersets. The Free Lifting GuideGet in touch with me:Face The Climb WebsiteSign Up For To The Email ListFace The Climb BlogLinks:Want to help support the show? Give it a like on Itunes and Spotify, tell your friends about it, and give it a downloadWebsiteFace The Climb InstagramBuy Me A Coffee Support the Show.

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!The Free Lifting GuideGet in touch with me:Face The Climb WebsiteSign Up For To The Email ListFace The Climb BlogLinks:Want to help support the show? Give it a like on Itunes and Spotify, tell your friends about it, and give it a downloadWebsiteFace The Climb InstagramBuy Me A Coffee2 ways to support the show! 2 ways to support the show!https://www.buymeacoffee.com/facetheclimbhttps://www.buzzsprout.com/1807499/support Support the Show.

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.The Free Lifting GuideGet in touch with me:Face The Climb WebsiteSign Up For To The Email ListFace The Climb BlogLinks:Want to help support the show? Give it a like on Itunes and Spotify, tell your friends about it, and give it a downloadWebsiteFace The Climb InstagramBuy Me A Coffee2 ways to support the show! 2 ways to support the show!https://www.buymeacoffee.com/facetheclimbhttps://www.buzzsprout.com/1807499/support Support the Show.

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.1:1 Coaching WaitlistThe Free Lifting GuideGet in touch with me:Face The Climb WebsiteSign Up For To The Email ListFace The Climb BlogLinks:Want to help support the show? Give it a like on Itunes and Spotify, tell your friends about it, and give it a downloadWebsiteFace The Climb InstagramBuy Me A Coffee 2 ways to support the show!https://www.buymeacoffee.com/facetheclimbhttps://www.buzzsprout.com/1807499/support Support the show

I dive into the 5 things I wish I knew before I started lifting. These 5 things would have helped me see improvements in strength sooner and also recover better! Give it a listen to set yourself up for success in the weightroom and/or to evaluate your current lifting patterns.The Free Lifting GuideTHE STRONGER CLIMBER EMAIL SERIESGet in touch with me:Face The Climb WebsiteSign Up For To The Email ListFace The Climb BlogLinks:Want to help support the show? Give it a like on Itunes and Spotify, tell your friends about it, and give it a downloadWebsiteFace The Climb InstagramBuy Me A Coffee2 ways to support the show! 2 ways to support the show!https://www.buymeacoffee.com/facetheclimbhttps://www.buzzsprout.com/1807499/support Support the show

In today's episode I talk about 3 different tactics when you the next weight up just seems impossible to lift. This is a common crossroads any lifter will encounter and can be quite frustrating. But there are ways to get to that next weight. I talk about 3 different ways you can for barbells and dumbbells. The Free Lifting GuideGet in touch with me:Face The Climb WebsiteSign Up For To The Email ListFace The Climb BlogLinks:Want to help support the show? Give it a like on Itunes and Spotify, tell your friends about it, and give it a downloadWebsiteFace The Climb InstagramBuy Me A Coffee 2 ways to support the show!https://www.buymeacoffee.com/facetheclimbhttps://www.buzzsprout.com/1807499/support Support the show

In today's episode I talk about Autoregulation and how it is the jackpot tool for building strength in the weightroom. I dive into the benefits, how to use it, and also the learning curve to it for beginner climbers. THE STRONGER LIFESTYLEThe ongoing strength and education program to help you get stronger, more confident, and gain more self-belief you knew was possibleThe Free Lifting GuideGet in touch with me:Face The Climb WebsiteSign Up For To The Email ListFace The Climb BlogLinks:Want to help support the show? Give it a like on Itunes and Spotify, tell your friends about it, and give it a downloadWebsiteFace The Climb InstagramBuy Me A Coffee2 ways to support the show! 2 ways to support the show!https://www.buymeacoffee.com/facetheclimbhttps://www.buzzsprout.com/1807499/support Support the show

In today's episode I talk about those feelings of guilt/making up a missed lifting or climbing session. What the negative effects could be if you do try to make up that missed session on top of doing your other sessions. And then a tool to use when those feelings begin to arise to help ground yourself and see the bigger picture towards reaching your training goals/long term health goals.THE STRONGER LIFESTYLEThe ongoing strength and education program to help you get stronger, more confident, and gain more self-belief you knew was possibleThe Free Lifting GuideGet in touch with me:Face The Climb WebsiteSign Up For To The Email ListFace The Climb BlogLinks:Want to help support the show? Give it a like on Itunes and Spotify, tell your friends about it, and give it a downloadWebsiteFace The Climb InstagramBuy Me A Coffee 2 ways to support the show!https://www.buymeacoffee.com/facetheclimbhttps://www.buzzsprout.com/1807499/support Support the show

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.THE STRONGER LIFESTYLEThe ongoing strength and education program to help you get stronger, more confident, and gain more self-belief you knew was possibleThe Free Lifting GuideGet in touch with me:Face The Climb WebsiteSign Up For To The Email ListFace The Climb BlogLinks:Want to help support the show? Give it a like on Itunes and Spotify, tell your friends about it, and give it a downloadWebsiteFace The Climb InstagramBuy Me A Coffee2 ways to support the show!https://www.buymeacoffee.com/facetheclimbhttps://www.buzzsprout.com/1807499/support 2 ways to support the show!https://www.buymeacoffee.com/facetheclimbhttps://www.buzzsprout.com/1807499/support Support the show

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.THE STRONGER LIFESTYLEThe ongoing strength and education program to help you get stronger, more confident, and gain more self-belief you knew was possibleThe Free Lifting GuideGet in touch with me:Face The Climb WebsiteSign Up For To The Email ListFace The Climb BlogLinks:Want to help support the show? Give it a like on Itunes and Spotify, tell your friends about it, and give it a downloadWebsiteFace The Climb InstagramBuy Me A Coffee2 ways to support the show!https://www.buymeacoffee.com/facetheclimbhttps://www.buzzsprout.com/1807499/support2 ways to support the show!https://www.buymeacoffee.com/facetheclimb2 ways to support the show!https://www.buymeacoffee.com/facetheclimb Support the show

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.THE STRONGER LIFESTYLEuse discount code FIRST25 to get 25% off your first 3 months. Valid through 1/21The Free Lifting GuideGet in touch with me:Face The Climb WebsiteSign Up For To The Email ListFace The Climb BlogLinks:Want to help support the show? Give it a like on Itunes and Spotify, tell your friends about it, and give it a downloadWebsiteFace The Climb InstagramBuy Me A Coffee2 ways to support the show!https://www.buymeacoffee.com/facetheclimbhttps://www.buzzsprout.com/1807499/support2 ways to support the show!https://www.buymeacoffee.com/facetheclimb 2 ways to support the show!https://www.buymeacoffee.com/facetheclimbhttps://www.buzzsprout.com/1807499/support Support the show

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.Each of them have pros and cons and I am a big fan of them all! We just want to take into consideration your goals, accessibility, and where you are at in your lifting journey.The Free Lifting GuideGet in touch with me:Face The Climb WebsiteSign Up For To The Email ListFace The Climb BlogLinks:Want to help support the show? Give it a like on Itunes and Spotify, tell your friends about it, and give it a downloadWebsiteFace The Climb InstagramBuy Me A Coffee2 ways to support the show!https://www.buymeacoffee.com/facetheclimbhttps://www.buzzsprout.com/1807499/support 2 ways to support the show!https://www.buymeacoffee.com/facetheclimbhttps://www.buzzsprout.com/1807499/support Support the show

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.The Free Lifting GuideLearn about Breakthrough Climbing Plan HereGet in touch with me:Face The Climb WebsiteSign Up For To The Email ListFace The Climb BlogLinks:Want to help support the show? Give it a like on Itunes and Spotify, tell your friends about it, and give it a downloadWebsiteFace The Climb InstagramBuy Me A Coffee 2 ways to support the show!https://www.buymeacoffee.com/facetheclimbhttps://www.buzzsprout.com/1807499/support Support the show

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!The Free Lifting GuideSurvey-Enter To Win $30Get in touch with me:Face The Climb WebsiteSign Up For To The Email ListFace The Climb BlogLinks:Want to help support the show? Give it a like on Itunes and Spotify, tell your friends about it, and give it a downloadWebsiteFace The Climb InstagramBuy Me A Coffee 2 ways to support the show!https://www.buymeacoffee.com/facetheclimbhttps://www.buzzsprout.com/1807499/support Support the show

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. The Free Lifting GuideLearn about Breakthrough Climbing Plan HereGet in touch with me:Face The Climb WebsiteSign Up For To The Email ListFace The Climb BlogLinks:Want to help support the show? Give it a like on Itunes and Spotify, tell your friends about it, and give it a downloadWebsiteFace The Climb InstagramBuy Me A Coffee Support the show

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. Ways to connect with KristiInstagram: kristi.buckleyEmail: buckleykristi@gmail.comThe Free Lifting GuideWebsite Support the show

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.  The Free Lifting Guide8 week custom training plansGet in touch with me:Face The Climb WebsiteSign Up For To The Email ListFace The Climb BlogLinks:Want to help support the show? Give it a like on Itunes and Spotify, tell your friends about it, and give it a downloadWebsiteFace The Climb InstagramBuy Me A Coffee Support the show

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.  The Free Lifting Guide8 week custom training plansGet in touch with me:Face The Climb WebsiteSign Up For To The Email ListFace The Climb BlogLinks:Want to help support the show? Give it a like on Itunes and Spotify, tell your friends about it, and give it a downloadWebsiteFace The Climb Instagram Support the show

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.The Free Lifting Guide8 week custom training plansGet in touch with me:Face The Climb WebsiteSign Up For To The Email ListFace The Climb BlogLinks:Want to help support the show? Give it a like on Itunes and Spotify, tell your friends about it, and give it a downloadWebsiteFace The Climb Instagram Support the show

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.It was a pleasure to have her on the podcast again, and if you haven't listened to the other episode with her you can go listen now. She was on for episode 20 as well.How to connect with Chiara:InstagramWebsiteGet in touch with me:Face The Climb WebsiteSign Up For To The Email ListFace The Climb BlogTake the What's Your Climbing Personality Quiz!Find out what your climbing personality is and it's strength and 1-2 actionable steps you can implement right away in your climbing in a 5 min or less video from the results. I want some free coachingLinks:Want to help support the show? Give it a like on Itunes and Spotify, tell your friends about it, and give it a downloadWebsiteFace The Climb InstagramSupport the show 2 ways to support the show!https://www.buymeacoffee.com/facetheclimbhttps://www.buzzsprout.com/1807499/support Support the show

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 WebsiteSign Up For To The Email ListFace The Climb BlogTake the What's Your Climbing Personality Quiz!Find out what your climbing personality is and it's strength and 1-2 actionable steps you can implement right away in your climbing in a 5 min or less video from the results. I want some free coachingLinks:Want to help support the show? Give it a like on Itunes and Spotify, tell your friends about it, and give it a downloadWebsiteFace The Climb InstagramSupport the show2 ways to support the show!https://www.buymeacoffee.com/facetheclimbhttps://www.buzzsprout.com/1807499/support 2 ways to support the show!https://www.buymeacoffee.com/facetheclimbhttps://www.buzzsprout.com/1807499/support Support the show

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 ProgramSign Up For To The Email ListFace The Climb BlogTake the What's Your Climbing Personality Quiz!Find out what your climbing personality is and it's strength and 1-2 actionable steps you can implement right away in your climbing in a 5 min or less video from the results. I want some free coachingLinks:Want to help support the show? Give it a like on Itunes and Spotify, tell your friends about it, and give it a downloadWebsiteFace The Climb InstagramSupport the show2 ways to support the show!https://www.buymeacoffee.com/facetheclimbhttps://www.buzzsprout.com/1807499/support 2 ways to support the show!https://www.buymeacoffee.com/facetheclimbhttps://www.buzzsprout.com/1807499/support Support the show

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.You can find Jordan on Instagram @revissaywatResources from the Episode including Instagram accounts from Jordan and organizations mentioned:BIPOC Climbers/outdoors people in New England Instagrams:Mardi Fuller: @wherelocsflyfreeCindy Su: @a.wandering.cindyJudy Su: @_hellojudyJenny Legaspi: @jfie52Kevin Garcia: @kg_climbsColin Aina: @c_abayomiJohn Willard: @j20willardOrganizations:Kismet Rock Foundation: https://www.kismetrockfoundation.org/@kismetrockfoundationBrown Girls Climb: https://www.browngirlsclimb.com/@browngirlsclimbLadies climbing coalition: https://ladiesclimbingcoalition.com/@ladiesclimbingcoalitionOutdoor Afro: https://outdoorafro.org/@outdoorafroClimbing for change: https://www.climbing4change.org/@climbing4changeOutside Perspectives:  https://sites.google.com/outsideperspectives.org/outsideperspectives/home@outside_perspectives 2 ways to support the show!https://www.buymeacoffee.com/facetheclimbhttps://www.buzzsprout.com/1807499/support Support the show

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 ProgramSign Up For To The Email ListFace The Climb BlogTake the What's Your Climbing Personality Quiz!Find out what your climbing personality is and it's strength and 1-2 actionable steps you can implement right away in your climbing in a 5 min or less video from the results. I want some free coachingLinks:Want to help support the show? Give it a like on Itunes and Spotify, tell your friends about it, and give it a downloadWebsiteFace The Climb InstagramSupport the show2 ways to support the show!https://www.buymeacoffee.com/facetheclimbhttps://www.buzzsprout.com/1807499/support 2 ways to support the show!https://www.buymeacoffee.com/facetheclimbhttps://www.buzzsprout.com/1807499/support Support the show

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 scheduleBreakthrough Training ProgramSign Up For To The Email ListTake the What's Your Climbing Personality Quiz!Find out what your climbing personality is and it's strength and 1-2 actionable steps you can implement right away in your climbing in a 5 min or less video from the results. I want some free coachingLinks:Want to help support the show? Give it a like on Itunes and Spotify, tell your friends about it, and give it a downloadWebsiteFace The Climb InstagramSupport the show2 ways to support the show!https://www.buymeacoffee.com/facetheclimbhttps://www.buzzsprout.com/1807499/support 2 ways to support the show!https://www.buymeacoffee.com/facetheclimbhttps://www.buzzsprout.com/1807499/support Support the show

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 ProgramSign Up For To The Email ListTake the What's Your Climbing Personality Quiz!Find out what your climbing personality is and it's strength and 1-2 actionable steps you can implement right away in your climbing in a 5 min or less video from the results. I want some free coachingLinks:Want to help support the show? Give it a like on Itunes and Spotify, tell your friends about it, and give it a downloadWebsiteFace The Climb InstagramSupport the show2 ways to support the show!https://www.buymeacoffee.com/facetheclimbhttps://www.buzzsprout.com/1807499/support 2 ways to support the show!https://www.buymeacoffee.com/facetheclimbhttps://www.buzzsprout.com/1807499/support Support the show

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 ProgramSign Up For To The Email ListTake the What's Your Climbing Personality Quiz!Find out what your climbing personality is and it's strength and 1-2 actionable steps you can implement right away in your climbing in a 5 min or less video from the results. I want some free coachingLinks:Want to help support the show? Give it a like on Itunes and Spotify, tell your friends about it, and give it a downloadWebsiteFace The Climb InstagramSupport the show2 ways to support the show!https://www.buymeacoffee.com/facetheclimbhttps://www.buzzsprout.com/1807499/support 2 ways to support the show!https://www.buymeacoffee.com/facetheclimbhttps://www.buzzsprout.com/1807499/support Support the show

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.Take the What's Your Climbing Personality Quiz!Find out what your climbing personality is and it's strength and 1-2 actionable steps you can implement right away in your climbing in a 5 min or less video from the results. I want some free coachingLinks:Want to help support the show? Give it a like on Itunes and Spotify, tell your friends about it, and give it a downloadWebsiteFace The Climb InstagramSupport the show 2 ways to support the show!https://www.buymeacoffee.com/facetheclimbhttps://www.buzzsprout.com/1807499/support Support the show

The last of the Dear X grade Climber series. (at least for now).Ug the 5.11 grade doesn't get as much love as the 5.10 and 5.12 grade and I dive into this and why you should enjoy 5.11s! I talk about the great 5.11s in the northeast, mostly sport and why I love them. Along with talking about what are some key differences of 5.10 and 5.11 and what to work on to break into 5.11s. It's time 5.11s get some more loving.Take the What's Your Climbing Personality Quiz!Find out what your climbing personality is and it's strength and 1-2 actionable steps you can implement right away in your climbing in a 5 min or less video from the results. I want some free coachingIf you are looking for 1:1 full support coaching or self paced training program: Click HereLinks:Want to help support the show? Give it a like on Itunes and Spotify, tell your friends about it, and give it a downloadWebsiteFace The Climb Instagram 2 ways to support the show!https://www.buymeacoffee.com/facetheclimbhttps://www.buzzsprout.com/1807499/support Support the show

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!You can find her on Instagram: Katie_AscentPT and her websiteCannot recommend her enough!Take the What's Your Climbing Personality Quiz!Find out what your climbing personality is and it's strength and 1-2 actionable steps you can implement right away in your climbing in a 5 min or less video from the results. I want some free coachingIf you are wanting to start training with me and progress in your climbing hop on the 1:1 Full Support Coaching Waitlist. Spots open up to the waitlist first and I only work with 6-8 climbers at the time. Spots will be opening up near the end of spring!Link To The WaitlistLinks:Want to help support the show? Give it a like on Itunes and Spotify, tell your friends about it, and give it a downloadWebsiteFace The Climb Instagram 2 ways to support the show!https://www.buymeacoffee.com/facetheclimbhttps://www.buzzsprout.com/1807499/support Support the show

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.Take the What's Your Climbing Personality Quiz!Find out what your climbing personality is and it's strength and 1-2 actionable steps you can implement right away in your climbing in a 5 min or less video from the results. I want some free coachingIf you are wanting to start training with me and progress in your climbing hop on the 1:1 Full Support Coaching Waitlist. Spots open up to the waitlist first and I only work with 6-8 climbers at the time. Spots will be opening up near the end of spring!Link To The WaitlistLinks:Want to help support the show? Give it a like on Itunes and Spotify, tell your friends about it, and give it a downloadWebsiteFace The Climb Instagram 2 ways to support the show!https://www.buymeacoffee.com/facetheclimbhttps://www.buzzsprout.com/1807499/support Support the show

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 climbingTake the What's Your Climbing Personality Quiz!Find out what your climbing personality is and it's strength and 1-2 actionable steps you can implement right away in your climbing in a 5 min or less video from the results. I want some free coachingIf you are wanting to start training with me and progress in your climbing hop on the 1:1 Full Support Coaching Waitlist. Spots open up to the waitlist first and I only work with 6-8 climbers at the time. Spots will be opening up near the end of spring!Link To The WaitlistLinks:Want to help support the show? Give it a like on Itunes and Spotify, tell your friends about it, and give it a downloadWebsiteFace The Climb Instagram Support the show

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.The Root Cause Book referenced in the episode Take the What's Your Climbing Personality Quiz!Find out what your climbing personality is and it's strength and 1-2 actionable steps you can implement right away in your climbing in a 5 min or less video from the results. I want some free coachingIf you are wanting to start training with me and progress in your climbing hop on the 1:1 Full Support Coaching Waitlist. Spots open up to the waitlist first and I only work with 6-8 climbers at the time. Spots will be opening up near the end of spring!Link To The WaitlistLinks:Want to help support the show? Give it a like on Itunes and Spotify, tell your friends about it, and give it a downloadWebsiteFace The Climb Instagram 2 ways to support the show!https://www.buymeacoffee.com/facetheclimbhttps://www.buzzsprout.com/1807499/support Support the show

Week 10 of Behind the Climbing Training!GAHHHHH Last week of training before a chill lifting week and then the New! I dive into how great the last endurance training session went a low point over at the good ole West Rock. One more week until the New River Gorge!Support the show with a subscription!Climbing Personality Quiz!If you are ready to start climbing training and progressing:Want to start working with Coach Jen? Ready to feel that feeling. You can fill out a 1:1 online coaching application here: WebsiteThe Self Paced Courses: Footwork, Technique, Dynamic, TensionPurchase and learn more here: SELF PACED COURSE!You can snag that free toe dig video lesson here:Grab it now!Links:Want to help support the show? Give it a like on Itunes and Spotify, tell your friends about it, and give it a downloadWebsiteFace The Climb InstagramSupport the show Support the show

Week 9 of Behind the Climbing Training!This week started off strong! Finally got 10 reps for the BFR training and endurance rope training went well. However it ended on a low note with a nagging, weirdly, out of the blue thumb injury on the left hand. To say I am frustrated and at a lost is an understatement. I talk about how this isn't the first time of getting an injury before a climbing trip and how history repeats itself again.Support the show with a subscription!Climbing Personality Quiz!If you are ready to start climbing training and progressing:Want to start working with Coach Jen? Ready to feel that feeling. You can fill out a 1:1 online coaching application here: WebsiteThe Self Paced Courses: Footwork, Technique, Dynamic, TensionPurchase and learn more here: SELF PACED COURSE!You can snag that free toe dig video lesson here:Grab it now!Links:Want to help support the show? Give it a like on Itunes and Spotify, tell your friends about it, and give it a downloadWebsiteFace The Climb InstagramSupport the show Support the show

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. Most importantly I finally share the truth of why I started climbing and then continued to climb. I share loved it and was hooked but there is far more to the story.Take the What's Your Climbing Personality Quiz!Find out what your climbing personality is and it's strength and 1-2 actionable steps you can implement right away in your climbing in a 5 min or less video from the results. I want some free coachingIf you are ready to start climbing training and progressing:Check out the different training options available hereLinks:Want to help support the show? Give it a like on Itunes and Spotify, tell your friends about it, and give it a downloadWebsiteFace The Climb InstagramSupport the show 2 ways to support the show!https://www.buymeacoffee.com/facetheclimbhttps://www.buzzsprout.com/1807499/support Support the show

Week 8 of Behind the Climbing Training!This week started off still down in the low off of week 7, but by the end it was on the upswing after endurance day. I talk about as well how getting outside for a bouldering session was beyond needed and most likely helped with the upswing in mood. Got to have your non negotiables when you are training.Support the show with a subscription!Climbing Personality Quiz!If you are ready to start climbing training and progressing:Want to start working with Coach Jen? Ready to feel that feeling. You can fill out a 1:1 online coaching application here: WebsiteThe Self Paced Courses: Footwork, Technique, Dynamic, TensionPurchase and learn more here: SELF PACED COURSE!You can snag that free toe dig video lesson here:Grab it now!Links:Want to help support the show? Give it a like on Itunes and Spotify, tell your friends about it, and give it a downloadWebsiteFace The Climb Instagram Support the show

Week 7 of Behind the Climbing Training!This one unfortunately doesn't end on a high note. But that is part of climbing training. It won't always be butterflies and rainbows. I share with you all how I am really feeling right now as it gets closer and the trip becomes more real.Support the show with a subscription!Climbing Personality Quiz!If you are ready to start climbing training and progressing:Want to start working with Coach Jen? Ready to feel that feeling. You can fill out a 1:1 online coaching application here: WebsiteThe Self Paced Courses: Footwork, Technique, Dynamic, TensionPurchase and learn more here: SELF PACED COURSE!You can snag that free toe dig video lesson here:Grab it now!Links:Want to help support the show? Give it a like on Itunes and Spotify, tell your friends about it, and give it a downloadWebsiteFace The Climb InstagramSupport the show Support the show

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. We dive in to how the program helps beyond just your climbing but other areas of your life and your feelings.Grab the Breakthrough Climbing Training Program NowUse code: Breakthrough thru 3/6 to get $8 off/month. And you can try it for 7 days free.Take the What's Your Climbing Personality Quiz!Find out what your climbing personality is and it's strength and 1-2 actionable steps you can implement right away in your climbing in a 5 min or less video from the results. I want some free coachingIf you are ready to start climbing training and progressing:Want to start working with Coach Jen? Ready to feel that feeling. You can fill out a 1:1 online coaching application here: WebsiteLinks:Want to help support the show? Give it a like on Itunes and Spotify, tell your friends about it, and give it a downloadWebsiteFace The Climb InstagramSupport the show 2 ways to support the show!https://www.buymeacoffee.com/facetheclimbhttps://www.buzzsprout.com/1807499/support Support the show

Week 6 of Behind the Climbing Training!This week was definitely better than the previous week, but more just chill. Not yippee wahoo. I dive into the first week of rope doubles and how the 4x4s training has helped and I saw it on the wall. Also updates on the hangboarding and lifting moving forward. And the sad realization of it is now about maintaining power, with the focus of building up the endurance for the tall walls of the New.Support the show with a subscription!Climbing Personality Quiz!If you are ready to start climbing training and progressing:Want to start working with Coach Jen? Ready to feel that feeling. You can fill out a 1:1 online coaching application here: WebsiteThe Self Paced Courses: Footwork, Technique, Dynamic, TensionPurchase and learn more here: SELF PACED COURSE!You can snag that free toe dig video lesson here:Grab it now!Links:Want to help support the show? Give it a like on Itunes and Spotify, tell your friends about it, and give it a downloadWebsiteFace The Climb InstagramSupport the show Support the show

The final episode of I Call Bullshit Series - "Climbing Training Will Take Over My Life"A series of calling bullshit on a lot of climbers prenotion thoughts on certain ideas around training and climbing. This one goes in the thought "Climbing Training Will Take Over My Life, I Don't Have Enough Time, I Won't Be Able To Climb with My Climbing Friends" and Jen calls bullshit.  She dives into how climbing training may even shorten your sessions and allow more time in your life for other things and how we want to keep social climbing in your climbing training to set you up for success!Take the What's Your Climbing Personality Quiz!Find out what your climbing personality is and it's strength and 1-2 actionable steps you can implement right away in your climbing in a 5 min or less video from the results. I want some free coachingIf you are ready to start climbing training and progressing:Want to start working with Coach Jen? Ready to feel that feeling. You can fill out a 1:1 online coaching application here: WebsiteThe Self Paced Climbing Movement Courses: Footwork, Technique, Dynamic, TensionPurchase and learn more here: SELF PACED COURSESYou can snag a free footwork video lesson here:Grab it now!Links:Want to help support the show? Give it a like on Itunes and Spotify, tell your friends about it, and give it a downloadWebsiteFace The Climb InstagramSupport the show 2 ways to support the show!https://www.buymeacoffee.com/facetheclimbhttps://www.buzzsprout.com/1807499/support Support the show

Week 5 of Behind the Climbing Training!Jen swears a whole lot and talks about how she sure is happy this week was deload but also how the down of the mental rollercoaster has hit. Plus what the game plan is for moving forward.Support the show with a subscription!Climbing Personality Quiz!If you are ready to start climbing training and progressing:Want to start working with Coach Jen? Ready to feel that feeling. You can fill out a 1:1 online coaching application here: WebsiteThe Self Paced Courses: Footwork, Technique, Dynamic, TensionPurchase and learn more here: SELF PACED COURSE!You can snag that free toe dig video lesson here:Grab it now!Links:Want to help support the show? Give it a like on Itunes and Spotify, tell your friends about it, and give it a downloadWebsiteFace The Climb InstagramSupport the show Support the show

The second episode of I Call Bullshit - "I'm Not Ready To Start Climbing Training"A series of calling bullshit on a lot of climbers prenotion thoughts on certain ideas around training and climbing. This one goes in the thought "I'm not ready to start climbing training" and Jen calls bullshit.  She dives into how you may never feel ready and think about other times in your life you didn't feel ready. Along with how that feeling is coming from having to step outside your comfort zone in your climbing. Further expanding on how it is also easy to go too far outside your comfort zone and how this is the opposite of what we are looking for.Take the What's Your Climbing Personality Quiz!Find out what your climbing personality is and it's strength and 1-2 actionable steps you can implement right away in your climbing in a 5 min or less video from the results. I want some free coachingIf you are ready to start climbing training and progressing:Want to start working with Coach Jen? Ready to feel that feeling. You can fill out a 1:1 online coaching application here: WebsiteThe Self Paced Climbing Movement Courses: Footwork, Technique, Dynamic, TensionPurchase and learn more here: SELF PACED COURSESYou can snag a free footwork video lesson here:Grab it now!Links:Want to help support the show? Give it a like on Itunes and Spotify, tell your friends about it, and give it a downloadWebsiteFace The Climb InstagramSupport the showSupport the show 2 ways to support the show!https://www.buymeacoffee.com/facetheclimbhttps://www.buzzsprout.com/1807499/support Support the show

Week 4 of Behind the Climbing Training!Jen dives into how she added in bfr training exercise to her hangboarding day, how she lifted for the first time ever after outdoor climbing and mistakes she made in terms of recovery for that day. How climbing on ropes for the first time this year at a new climbing crag, got her a new gameplan for the New River Gorge Trip. And MORE!Support the show with a subscription!Climbing Personality Quiz!If you are ready to start climbing training and progressing:Want to start working with Coach Jen? Ready to feel that feeling. You can fill out a 1:1 online coaching application here: WebsiteThe Self Paced Courses: Footwork, Technique, Dynamic, TensionPurchase and learn more here: SELF PACED COURSE!You can snag that free toe dig video lesson here:Grab it now!Links:Want to help support the show? Give it a like on Itunes and Spotify, tell your friends about it, and give it a downloadWebsiteFace The Climb InstagramSupport the show Support the show

The second episode of I Call Bullshit - "I Need To Be Climbing Harder To Start Training"A series of calling bullshit on a lot of climbers prenotion thoughts on certain ideas around training and climbing. This one goes in the thought "I need to be climbing x grade to start training"/ " I need to be climbing harder to start training" and Jen calls bullshit.  She dives into why climbers think this and how majority of the climbing training information out there is part of the problem. And breaks down why any level climber can actually train: It's all about meeting yourself where you are at.Take the What's Your Climbing Personality Quiz!Find out what your climbing personality is and it's strength and 1-2 actionable steps you can implement right away in your climbing in a 5 min or less video from the results. I want some free coachingIf you are ready to start climbing training and progressing:Want to start working with Coach Jen? Ready to feel that feeling. You can fill out a 1:1 online coaching application here: WebsiteThe Self Paced Climbing Movement Courses: Footwork, Technique, Dynamic, TensionPurchase and learn more here: SELF PACED COURSESYou can snag a free footwork video lesson here:Grab it now!Links:Want to help support the show? Give it a like on Itunes and Spotify, tell your friends about it, and give it a downloadWebsiteFace The Climb InstagramSupport the show 2 ways to support the show!https://www.buymeacoffee.com/facetheclimbhttps://www.buzzsprout.com/1807499/support Support the show

Week 3 of Behind the Training!Jen dives into how this was the best training week yet and the frustrations she felt from Flash or Trash drill after conditioning. Also talks about how she needed to meet herself where she was at in terms of hangboarding and adjusting moving forward.Support the show with a subscription!Climbing Personality Quiz!If you are ready to start climbing training and progressing:Want to start working with Coach Jen? Ready to feel that feeling. You can fill out a 1:1 online coaching application here: WebsiteThe Self Paced Courses: Footwork, Technique, Dynamic, TensionPurchase and learn more here: SELF PACED COURSE!You can snag that free toe dig video lesson here:Grab it now!Links:Want to help support the show? Give it a like on Itunes and Spotify, tell your friends about it, and give it a downloadWebsiteFace The Climb Instagram Support the show

The first episode of I Call Bullshit - "Training Is Complicated"A new series of calling bullshit on a lot of climbers prenotion thoughts on certain ideas around training and climbing. This one goes in the thought Training Is Complicated and Jen calls bullshit.  Because for the majority of climbers it sure doesn't have to be. And in this episode Jen dives into how training is a lot simpler than what most climbers think. Take the What's Your Climbing Personality Quiz!Find out what your climbing personality is and it's strength and 1-2 actionable steps you can implement right away in your climbing in a 5 min or less video from the results. I want some free coachingIf you are ready to start climbing training and progressing:Want to start working with Coach Jen? Ready to feel that feeling. You can fill out a 1:1 online coaching application here: WebsiteThe Self Paced Climbing Movement Courses: Footwork, Technique, Dynamic, TensionPurchase and learn more here: SELF PACED COURSESYou can snag a free footwork video lesson here:Grab it now!Links:Want to help support the show? Give it a like on Itunes and Spotify, tell your friends about it, and give it a downloadWebsiteCoffee ebook: Use coupon code coffeepodcast to get 15%.Face The Climb Instagram 2 ways to support the show!https://www.buymeacoffee.com/facetheclimbhttps://www.buzzsprout.com/1807499/support Support the show

Week 2 of Behind the Training!Jen dives into how it was overall a better week of training mentally and emotionally, yet fell in to the trap of "just 1 more" and how it affected the rest of her week of training. The trap that so many climbers, even a coach, can fall into.Climbing Personality Quiz!If you are ready to start climbing training and progressing:Want to start working with Coach Jen? Ready to feel that feeling. You can fill out a 1:1 online coaching application here: WebsiteThe Self Paced Courses: Footwork, Technique, Dynamic, TensionPurchase and learn more here: SELF PACED COURSE!You can snag that free toe dig video lesson here:Grab it now!Links:Want to help support the show? Give it a like on Itunes and Spotify, tell your friends about it, and give it a downloadWebsiteFace The Climb InstagramSupport the showSupport the show Support the show

In this episode, Jen interviews FTC athlete Cynthia