Board Meetings | Principle vs. Prescription in Climbing Training
How do you know which is right for your situation?
Climbing Common Sense Isn’t Always Common Practice
Returning to the common sense of how and why we do this thing should be common practice – but it rarely is.
Board Meetings | Should Climbers Train Where They Are or Where They Want To Be?
Starting where you are is an important first step that is often missed.
Board Meetings | Should Climbers Generalize or Specialize?
When should you be growing your skill set and when should you be focused on one aspect of it?
Board Meetings | The Pros and Cons of Grade Pyramids vs. Towers
Which is better – building a grade pyramid or a tower – and how might one or the other impact your future climbing?
Board Meetings | The Quality vs. Quantity Conundrum in Climbing
How can we make sure we are getting the right thing – quality or quantity – in our climbing?
The Hidden Value of Sending More
Why failure might not be our best teaching tool.
Hooked on a Feeling
Inspiration is intoxicating, but often fades as quickly as it shows up.
Somehow, I Didn’t Fail
Somehow, I didn’t fail. On my 50th birthday, I managed to scrape my way up my one-hundredth 5.13.
Expert | Joy Black on Training for Pregnant Climbers, Trimester by Trimester
Joy Black is a strength and climbing coach specializing in working with pregnant and postpartum climbers.
CONFLICTED | Indoor Beta Videos
There's a time and place for using beta videos, but in the gym?