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Jan 2023
5m 48s

Training Tip Tuesday: Alex Megos

Ryan Devlin
About this episode
It's Tuesday! Grab a taco and dig in to this bite sized beta from Alex Megos as we focus on the power of rest as it pertains to injury prevention, recovery, and climbing stronger than ever (take it from one of the best in the game)!   -   The Struggle is carbon-neutral in partnership with The Honnold Foundation, whose mission is to promote solar energy for a more equitable world.   -   This Training Tip Tuesday is brought to you by Friction Labs. Use code STRUGGLE20 for 20% off your first order at frictionlabs.com   -   This show is produced and hosted by Ryan Devlin. The Struggle is a proud member of the Plug Tone Audio Collective, a diverse group of the best, most impactful podcasts in the outdoor industry.   -   The struggle makes us stronger. Let's climb hard and do good things in the world.
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