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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Thursday Jan 11, 2024
Thursday Jan 11, 2024
Do you hate those scrunchy moves where your knee is in your face? Do those pistol squatty moves make you cringe? Well then this this episode is a must-listen. In this snack break we're bringing your our top tips for high foot, scrunchy moves. Lace up your stickiest shoes and get ready to bunch up!IMPORTANT LINKS AND RESOURCES:
1. Send Lauren an email so you can get a sticker for submitting a review that we feature on the Podcast!https://www.goodsprayclimbing.com/contact
2. If the nutrition side of training has you stumped - no sweat, Caitlin's 1:1 nutrition coaching will take you where you need to go. You can apply for 1:1 nutrition coaching at the link below.Apply Here. Learn more about Caitlin's offerings at www.caitlinholmes.com
3. Get the Training Plan Makeover delivered to your inbox each week! www.goodsprayclimbing.com/training-plan-makeover
4. Learn about Good Spray Programs!
5. Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/averageclimberpodcast
5. Learn more about Plug Tone Audio: www.plugtoneaudio.com
Thursday Jan 04, 2024
Thursday Jan 04, 2024
Whether you're a "spreadsheet person", or planning gives you the ICK, there's value in having a plan - even if you don't exactly follow it. In this episode we're breaking down how to plan a year of climbing (no pencil-gnawing, hair pulling, or nail-biting required).
IMPORTANT LINKS AND RESOURCES:
1. Send Lauren an email so you can get a sticker for submitting a review that we feature on the Podcast!https://www.goodsprayclimbing.com/contact
2. If the nutrition side of training has you stumped - no sweat, Caitlin's 1:1 nutrition coaching will take you where you need to go. You can apply for 1:1 nutrition coaching at the link below.Apply Here. Learn more about Caitlin's offerings at www.caitlinholmes.com
3. Get the Training Plan Makeover delivered to your inbox each week! www.goodsprayclimbing.com/training-plan-makeover
4. Learn about Good Spray Programs!
5. Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/averageclimberpodcast
5. Learn more about Plug Tone Audio: www.plugtoneaudio.com
Thursday Dec 28, 2023
Thursday Dec 28, 2023
A major AH-HA! moment is just a few questions away when with this guided nutrition reflection. So before you go diving into 2024, take a step back and consider how your nutrition impacted all areas of your life this year. And have a few laughs while you do it.Want a template to answer these questions on your own? Click here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1G39-ojYmsENR0PuL_3uvwQHr9j60sWSQt-UCFhoCkiY/edit?usp=sharing
IMPORTANT LINKS AND RESOURCES:
1. Send Lauren an email so you can get a sticker for submitting a review that we feature on the Podcast!https://www.goodsprayclimbing.com/contact
2. If the nutrition side of training has you stumped - no sweat, Caitlin's 1:1 nutrition coaching will take you where you need to go. You can apply for 1:1 nutrition coaching at the link below.Apply Here Learn more about Caitlin's offerings at www.caitlinholmes.com
3. Get the Training Plan Makeover delivered to your inbox each week! www.goodsprayclimbing.com/training-plan-makeover
4. Learn about Good Spray Programs!
5. Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/averageclimberpodcast
5. Learn more about Plug Tone Audio: www.plugtoneaudio.com
Thursday Dec 21, 2023
Thursday Dec 21, 2023
Today we're bringing you some history on the tradition of yule logs - any tying it into your climbing and nutrition goals for the new year. You can always use some inspiration when setting new goals and this is a magical (and witchy!) place to start. If you're ready to free yourself from the bullshit and make moves in climbing that feel refreshing to you, check out this episode ASAP.IMPORTANT LINKS AND RESOURCES
1. Send Lauren an email so you can get a sticker for submitting a review that we feature on the Podcast!https://www.goodsprayclimbing.com/contact
2. If the nutrition side of training has you stumped - no sweat, Caitlin's 1:1 nutrition coaching will take you where you need to go. You can apply for 1:1 nutrition coaching at the link below.Apply HereLearn more about Caitlin's offerings at www.caitlinholmes.com
3. Get the Training Plan Makeover delivered to your inbox each week! www.goodsprayclimbing.com/training-plan-makeover
4. Learn about Good Spray Programs!
5. Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/averageclimberpodcast
5. Learn more about Plug Tone Audio: www.plugtoneaudio.com
Thursday Dec 14, 2023
Thursday Dec 14, 2023
There's a good chance there's a type of climbing you refer to as an "anti-style".Whether it's slopers, steeps, slabs, or crimps - we'd bet there's a certain type of climbing that feels especially hard for you.So how do you go from "anti-style" to "I own this style"? And how long is that going to take? We're diving into that question on this episode with guest Karly Rager of Project Direct Coaching. IMPORTANT RESOURCES + LINKS:
1. Info about climbing in El Salto and Rodellarhttps://www.thecrag.com/en/climbing/mexico/el-saltohttps://www.thecrag.com/en/climbing/spain/rodellar2. Learn more about Project Direct + working with Karlywww.projectdirectcoaching.com3. Get to know more about Plug Tone www.plugtoneaudio.com4. Get a sticker for your podcast review!www.goodsprayclimbing.com/contact
Thanks so much for listening + supporting the show!
Thursday Dec 07, 2023
Thursday Dec 07, 2023
The most wonderful time of the year? In some ways it is. And in other ways it can be the most challenging. Whether you're facing grief, difficult family dynamics, or simply a MOUNTAIN of extra to-dos and social invitations, the holidays can be a difficult time for a variety of reasons. And taking care of your body and your climbing goals? That stuff might hit the back seat. But should it? Does it have to?If you need help balancing the demands of the holidays with the desire to take care of yourself, this is the exact episode you want. Listen RIGHT now.IMPORTANT LINKS AND RESOURCES
1. Send Lauren an email so you can get a sticker for submitting a review that we feature on the Podcast!https://www.goodsprayclimbing.com/contact
2. If the nutrition side of training has you stumped - no sweat, Caitlin's 1:1 nutrition coaching will take you where you need to go. You can apply for 1:1 nutrition coaching at the link below.Apply Here
3. Get the Training Plan Makeover delivered to your inbox each week! www.goodsprayclimbing.com/training-plan-makeover
4. Learn about Good Spray Programs!
5. Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/averageclimberpodcast
5. Learn more about Plug Tone Audio: www.plugtoneaudio.com
Thursday Nov 30, 2023
Thursday Nov 30, 2023
Hey there Average Climber - our crew is taking a break this week! We'll be back for more next week, in the meantime, check out episode one of Written in Stone. If you like the Average Climber Podcast, we can guarantee you'll LOVE this.Learn more about Plug Tone Audio's other great podcasts at www.plugtoneaudio.com.
Friday Nov 24, 2023
Friday Nov 24, 2023
If you're like us, you LOVE bragging to your friends about what a great deal you got on something. So allow us to give you the opportunity to get some extravagantly generous deals on your nutrition and training needs.This Snack Break, we're breaking down the sales we're doing for Black Friday! Grab the deals now!Caitlin's dealswww.caitlinholmes.com/blackfridayLauren's dealshttps://linktr.ee/goodspraycoachingThe Average Climber Podcast is a proud member of the Plug Tone Audio Collective.
Thursday Nov 16, 2023
Thursday Nov 16, 2023
If you've ever thought "gosh I wish I could send that grade faster, there's so many climbs I could do." or you've pondered what it would be like to step up to those cool, hard looking boulders in your gym. Or you have high hopes for how much you can progress your climbing in general, Then you have a choice to make. You can either keep assuming it'll work out or you can treat your approach with more attention and care. You know - actually writing down your training and keeping track of your protein intake. That stuff.In this episode we're giving you a little tough love, and discussing ten signs that it might be time to take your training and nutrition more seriously.IMPORTANT LINKS AND RESOURCES
1. Send Lauren an email so you can get a sticker for submitting a review that we feature on the Podcast!https://www.goodsprayclimbing.com/contact2. Bristol Stool Charthttps://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK591831/figure/ch16elimination.F16.6/?report=objectonly
3. If the nutrition side of training has you stumped - no sweat, Caitlin's 1:1 nutrition coaching will take you where you need to go. You can apply for 1:1 nutrition coaching at the link below.Apply Here
4. Join the Monthly Nutrition Membership waitlist! https://mailchi.mp/caitlinholmes/monthly-nutrition-membership-waitlist
5. Get the Training Plan Makeover delivered to your inbox each week! www.goodsprayclimbing.com/training-plan-makeover
6. Learn about Good Spray Programs!
7. Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/averageclimberpodcast
8. Learn more about Plug Tone Audio: www.plugtoneaudio.com
Thursday Nov 16, 2023
Thursday Nov 16, 2023
Do big moves have you stumped? Do you get stuck when you have to huck yourself around on an overhang? Is static, balance-ey climbing your only happy place?If this sounds familiar, it's high time you start expanding your dynamic climbing skill set. Whether it's a mental thing or more of a physical struggle - this episode is holistically addressing your dynamic climbing quandaries. Get ready to get swingy, and get this in your ears ASAP.IMPORTANT LINKS + RESOURCES: 1. Send Lauren an email so you can get a sticker for submitting a review that we feature on the Podcast!https://www.goodsprayclimbing.com/contact2. Movement drills: Sloth Monkeys - https://youtu.be/7697iIYV1uU
3. If the nutrition side of training has you stumped - no sweat, Caitlin's 1:1 nutrition coaching will take you where you need to go. You can apply for 1:1 nutrition coaching at the link below.Apply Here
4. Join the Monthly Nutrition Membership waitlist! https://mailchi.mp/caitlinholmes/monthly-nutrition-membership-waitlist
5. Get the Training Plan Makeover delivered to your inbox each week! www.goodsprayclimbing.com/training-plan-makeover
6. Learn about Good Spray Programs!
7. Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/averageclimberpodcast
8. Learn more about Plug Tone Audio: www.plugtoneaudio.com