The Average Climber Podcast

Q&A: fall practice on "easy mode", burnout, the deal with caloric deficits, short but effective route sessions, pain with board climbing and more!

Today we have a big, bad listener Q&A episode covering topics like:- how to start from square one when it comes to fear management
- what to do if you're always starving when you climb outside
- the deal with caloric deficits + climbing training
- how to get an effective route session done in 90 minutes or less
- preventing burnoutand MORE. Thanks to all who submitted their questions, we appreciate you!Register now for THE CREW!Resources mentioned: 1. Follow Lauren's behavior change coach, Jimena on instagram @jime.ramirez.coaching2. Up down ups by Power Company Climbing
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SOS! What to do about muscle soreness

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
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Ep 75: Which one are you missing? Introducing the Forgotten Five

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
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Three nutrition skills every climber needs

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?
 
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Ep 74: "How will my body change when I upgrade my training and nutrition?"

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!
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Make stretching a habit with these 5 tips

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!
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Ep 73: The top 6 hardest pills to swallow in your climbing and nutrition

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
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Reviewing a Chat GPT Climbing Nutrition Plan

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
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Ep 72: How to eat the rainbow (and why you should)

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
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ChatGPT: Write Me a Training Plan

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!
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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