The Average Climber Podcast

A podcast for the average rock climber featuring the training and nutrition information the everyday climber needs to know. Hosted by Lauren Abernathy, Head Coach and Founder of Good Spray Climbing, and Certified Nutrition Specialist, Caitlin Holmes. Come to learn about climbing, stay for the goofy antics. You’re in for a good time.

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Episodes

4 days ago

If you feel as stiff as a board and it sucks to walk down the stairs, we need to talk. In this episode we're tackling the topic of delayed onset muscle soreness. How to prevent it and what to do if you're experiencing it. HINT: managing and preventing DOMS may require tweaks to your training and nutrition. Tune in!RPE Training: https://youtu.be/yZ1YdfyRX8oCAITLIN LINKS:1. Join Caitlin's NewsletterLAUREN LINKS:1. Get on Lauren's newsletter for a chance at FREE COACHING!2. Sign up for the Fast Track Movement Course
Additional Links:Submit your episode ideas to us:https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdcmb5M_M4ZyaDqT26cYTKVNNVhyvSW-y-7nCsCps4wAgCAUw/viewformSend Lauren an email and get a sticker for submitting a podcast review!https://www.goodsprayclimbing.com/contactSupport us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/averageclimberpodcastLearn more about Plug Tone Audio: www.plugtoneaudio.com

Thursday Mar 20, 2025

Should we be sharing Lauren's signature coaching framework on air for all to hear? Top chefs would tell us to keep the secret recipe under-wraps. But, eh, we aren't the type to gate keep. If you've ever felt overwhelmed, unsure, or confused about decisions in your programming - this episode is for you. You're about to learn a process that will take your training from fuzzy to focused.CAITLIN LINKS:1. Vault Sale is on NOW2. Join Caitlin's NewsletterLAUREN LINKS:1. Get on Lauren's newsletter for a chance at FREE COACHING!2. Sign up for the Fast Track Movement Course
Additional Links:Submit your episode ideas to us:https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdcmb5M_M4ZyaDqT26cYTKVNNVhyvSW-y-7nCsCps4wAgCAUw/viewformSend Lauren an email and get a sticker for submitting a podcast review!https://www.goodsprayclimbing.com/contactSupport us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/averageclimberpodcastLearn more about Plug Tone Audio: www.plugtoneaudio.com

Thursday Mar 13, 2025

If we could wave a magic wand and give every climber three nutrition skills - this is what we'd pick. Tune in to hear all about them. Do you have these skills, or if could you use a tune up?
 
CAITLIN LINKS:1. Get on the Resource Vault NOW2. Join Caitlin's NewsletterLAUREN LINKS:1. LAUREN'S SECRET LIST OF MYSTERY AND RIDDLES2. Get on Lauren's newsletter for a chance at FREE COACHING!
Additional Links:Submit your episode ideas to us:https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdcmb5M_M4ZyaDqT26cYTKVNNVhyvSW-y-7nCsCps4wAgCAUw/viewformSend Lauren an email and get a sticker for submitting a podcast review!https://www.goodsprayclimbing.com/contactSupport us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/averageclimberpodcastLearn more about Plug Tone Audio: www.plugtoneaudio.com

Thursday Mar 06, 2025

When you start training - you expect to see shifts in the weights you can lift, what edge you can hang on, and the amount that you can climb. Maybe you even see progress in how quickly you can climb certain grades.
But there are some other changes you might notice too - in your energy levels, your appetite, and in your body itself. In this episode, we're taking a look at the way's your body might change (on the inside and the outside) as you train hard and fuel yourself accordingly.CAITLIN LINKS:1. Get on the Vault Sale waitlist! 2. Join Caitlin's NewsletterLAUREN LINKS:1. LAUREN'S SECRET LIST OF MYSTERY AND RIDDLES2 Join Lauren's 1:1 Waitlist [next availability est. March 2025]3. Get on Lauren's newsletter for a chance at FREE COACHING!
Additional Links:Submit your episode ideas to us:https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdcmb5M_M4ZyaDqT26cYTKVNNVhyvSW-y-7nCsCps4wAgCAUw/viewformSend Lauren an email and get a sticker for submitting a podcast review!https://www.goodsprayclimbing.com/contactSupport us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/averageclimberpodcastLearn more about Plug Tone Audio: www.plugtoneaudio.com

Thursday Feb 27, 2025

In terms of things climbers say they "should" be doing - mobility work is top of mind. If you've been pondering becoming someone who stretches regularly - for your climbing or your general wellbeing, these five tips are guaranteed to help you develop a focused, effective stretching practice.
 
Resources
Tom Merrick's YouTube Channel
Mercedes Pollmeier's YouTube Channel
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We don't want to ruffle your feathers, but we do want you to get better at climbing, improve your nutrition, and have an enjoyable time while you do it. And if that takes some feather ruffling, then...*Boxing announcer voice* 📣 LET'S GET READY TO RUFFLLLLLEEEEEEIn this episode we’re taking you through the top 6 toughest pills to swallow in your climbing and your nutrition. Hear us out. Because chances are if we’re talking about them, it’s probably because we’ve already swallowed these pills ourselves.LAUREN LINKS:1. LAUREN'S SECRET LIST OF MYSTERY AND RIDDLES2 Join Lauren's 1:1 Waitlist [next availability est. March 2025]2. Get on Lauren's newsletter for a chance at FREE COACHING!
CAITLIN LINKS:1. Apply For Caitlin's Nutrition Coaching https://www.caitlinholmes.com/apply-now2. Get the free ROCK MAP course now!https://www.caitlinholmes.com/rock-map
Additional Links:Submit your episode ideas to us:https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdcmb5M_M4ZyaDqT26cYTKVNNVhyvSW-y-7nCsCps4wAgCAUw/viewformSend Lauren an email and get a sticker for submitting a podcast review!https://www.goodsprayclimbing.com/contactSupport us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/averageclimberpodcastLearn more about Plug Tone Audio: www.plugtoneaudio.com

Thursday Feb 20, 2025

We don't want to ruffle your feathers, but we do want you to get better at climbing, improve your nutrition, and have an enjoyable time while you do it. And if that takes some feather ruffling, then...*Boxing announcer voice* 📣 LET'S GET READY TO RUFFLLLLLEEEEEEIn this episode we’re taking you through the top 6 toughest pills to swallow in your climbing and your nutrition. Hear us out. Because chances are if we’re talking about them, it’s probably because we’ve already swallowed these pills ourselves.
CAITLIN LINKS:1. Apply For Caitlin's Nutrition Coaching https://www.caitlinholmes.com/apply-now2. Get the free ROCK MAP course now!https://www.caitlinholmes.com/rock-map
LAUREN LINKS:1. LAUREN'S SECRET LIST OF MYSTERY AND RIDDLES2 Join Lauren's 1:1 Waitlist [next availability est. March 2025]2. Get on Lauren's newsletter for a chance at FREE COACHING!
Additional Links:Submit your episode ideas to us:https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdcmb5M_M4ZyaDqT26cYTKVNNVhyvSW-y-7nCsCps4wAgCAUw/viewformSend Lauren an email and get a sticker for submitting a podcast review!https://www.goodsprayclimbing.com/contactSupport us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/averageclimberpodcastLearn more about Plug Tone Audio: www.plugtoneaudio.com
 
 

Thursday Feb 13, 2025

If you ask Chat GPT for nutrition advice - will you get the guidance you need? Or are you entering the danger zone. This week, Caitlin is reviewing a climbing focused nutrition plan from Chat GPT. Come for Caitlin's verdict, stay for the actionable tips (and Lauren's relentless razzing of our proverbial AI overlords). CAITLIN LINKS:1. Apply For Caitlin's Nutrition Coaching https://www.caitlinholmes.com/apply-now2. Get the free ROCK MAP course now!https://www.caitlinholmes.com/rock-map
LAUREN LINKS:1 Join Lauren's 1:1 Waitlist [next availability est. March 2025]2. Get on Lauren's newsletter for a chance at FREE COACHING!
Additional Links:Submit your episode ideas to us:https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdcmb5M_M4ZyaDqT26cYTKVNNVhyvSW-y-7nCsCps4wAgCAUw/viewformSend Lauren an email and get a sticker for submitting a podcast review!https://www.goodsprayclimbing.com/contactSupport us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/averageclimberpodcastLearn more about Plug Tone Audio: www.plugtoneaudio.com

Thursday Feb 06, 2025

Everyone loves to talk about macros - so we decided it was high time the micronutrients get some love. In this episode we're teaching you about the color of food and the specific nutritional function of each color of the rainbow. If you know you need to get more fruits and veggies in (but you aren't exactly sure how or why) - this is the perfect listen. CAITLIN LINKS:1. Apply For Caitlin's Nutrition Coaching https://www.caitlinholmes.com/apply-now2. Get the free ROCK MAP course now!https://www.caitlinholmes.com/rock-map
LAUREN LINKS:1 Join Lauren's 1:1 Waitlist [next availability est. March 2025]2. Get on Lauren's newsletter for a chance at FREE COACHING!
Additional Links:Submit your episode ideas to us:https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdcmb5M_M4ZyaDqT26cYTKVNNVhyvSW-y-7nCsCps4wAgCAUw/viewformSend Lauren an email and get a sticker for submitting a podcast review!https://www.goodsprayclimbing.com/contactSupport us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/averageclimberpodcastLearn more about Plug Tone Audio: www.plugtoneaudio.com

Thursday Jan 30, 2025

This week we decided to figure out if Lauren is going to be out of a job soon. We asked Chat GPT to write us a training program - specifically focusing on finger strength and endurance training. Will coaches be ousted by ChatGPT? Or will humanity reign supreme? Tune in to find out and get our thought's on Chat GPT's training expertise.LAUREN LINKS:1. Sunset sale: self guided programs for 15% off before they go away forever!2 Join Lauren's 1:1 Waitlist [next availability est. March 2025]3. Get on Lauren's newsletter for a chance at FREE COACHING!
CAITLIN LINKS:1. Apply For Caitlin's Nutrition Coaching https://www.caitlinholmes.com/apply-now2. Get the free ROCK MAP course now!https://www.caitlinholmes.com/rock-map
Additional Links:Submit your episode ideas to us:https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdcmb5M_M4ZyaDqT26cYTKVNNVhyvSW-y-7nCsCps4wAgCAUw/viewformSend Lauren an email and get a sticker for submitting a podcast review!https://www.goodsprayclimbing.com/contactSupport us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/averageclimberpodcastLearn more about Plug Tone Audio: www.plugtoneaudio.com

Tuesday Jan 28, 2025

During our holiday hiatus - we got a question that really stuck out to us. "It feels like my climbing partners don't always fit with the way I want to approach climbing. How do I find the right partners for me?"We took that question and ran with it.  In this episode we're talking partnerships vs. friendships, what to look for in a climbing partner, the red flags we'd avoid, and how to build community. Good climbing partnerships don't just happen - it takes work. Tune in to hear how it's done.CAITLIN LINKS:1. Apply For Caitlin's Nutrition Coaching https://www.caitlinholmes.com/apply-now2. Get the free ROCK MAP course now!https://www.caitlinholmes.com/rock-mapLAUREN LINKS:1. Sunset sale: self guided programs for 15% off before they go away forever!2 Join Lauren's 1:1 Waitlist [next availability est. March 2025]3. Get on Lauren's newsletter for a chance at FREE COACHING!
 
Additional Links:Submit your episode ideas to us:https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdcmb5M_M4ZyaDqT26cYTKVNNVhyvSW-y-7nCsCps4wAgCAUw/viewformSend Lauren an email and get a sticker for submitting a podcast review!https://www.goodsprayclimbing.com/contactSupport us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/averageclimberpodcastLearn more about Plug Tone Audio: www.plugtoneaudio.com

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