logo
episode-header-image
Nov 2023
1h 5m

Dave MacLeod: Part II

Ryan Devlin
About this episode

Elite climber Dave MacLeod shares his struggles and breakthroughs in Training, Nutrition, Tactics, and Mental Game (Part II)

-

In Part II with Dave MacLeod, one of the world's finest and educated climbers, we explore Tactics, Mental Game, and what Dave’s working on outside of his own climbing. And get ready for your palms to sweat a bit as we explore some of Dave’s scariest moments on rock, how he systematically expanded his comfort zone and dealt with a fear of falling, and what we ALL can do to level up our tactics and mental game so that we can progress as climbers and just have a more enjoyable experience on rock and plastic. This is Part II of our very nutrient-dense chat on training and climbing.

-

CHAPTERS:

  • Tactics: 0:05:35
  • Mental Game: 0:44:00
  • Purpose: 0:55:04

-

Follow along on Instagram @climbermacleod and @thestruggleclimbingshow

Check out Dave's books, blog, and other resources at www.davemacleod.com

Watch all of Dave's banger climbing content at youtube.com/@climbermacleod

-

BIG THANKS TO THE AMAZING SPONSORS OF THE STRUGGLE:

  • PhysiVantage: the official climbing-nutrition sponsor of The Struggle. Use code STRUGGLE15 at checkout for 15% off your full-priced nutrition order. CLICK HERE to view recent scientific studies on the efficacy of collagen and other supplements. 
  • KAYA Climb: 50+ bouldering guidebooks right on your phone, whether you have signal or not! Plus GPS-pinned boulders and over 300k community-uploaded beta videos. Download a free version, and get 20% the PRO version HERE

-

The Struggle is carbon-neutral in partnership with The Honnold Foundation, whose mission is to promote solar energy for a more equitable world.

-

Want to be a podcast hero and gain access to extended and ad-free episodes, Pro Clinics with the sport's best, and rad swag? Support the show and the climbers who make it by becoming a Patron at www.patreon.com/thestruggleclimbingshow

-

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! I hope your training and climbing are going great.

Up next
Jul 9
Weekend Warrior: V9 at 200 lbs, Not Finger Training, and How to Improve Without Getting Stronger
Join The Struggle’s Patreon community to get 100+ hours of Bonus Episodes, Pro Clinics, Uncut Videos, and Submit Questions for Future Guests. FREE TRIAL available! https://www.patreon.com/thestruggleclimbingshow In this episode, we connect with Weekend Warrior Stephen Conti to ex ... Show More
1h 15m
Jul 2
Sonnie Trotter: Training for 5.15, Movement Mastery, and Reflecting on a Life of Adventures
Join The Struggle’s Patreon community to get 100+ hours of Bonus Episodes, Pro Clinics, Uncut Videos, and Submit Questions for Future Guests. FREE TRIAL available! https://www.patreon.com/thestruggleclimbingshow - In this episode, elite climber Sonnie Trotter explores: The 5.15a ... Show More
1h 35m
Jun 25
Road to V8: Why I'm Putting In a Kilter Board at Home
Join The Struggle’s Patreon community to get 100+ hours of Bonus Episodes, Pro Clinics, Uncut Videos, and Submit Questions for Future Guests. FREE TRIAL available! https://www.patreon.com/thestruggleclimbingshow Jackie Hueftle and Kevin Cuckovich from Kilter join the pod to chat ... Show More
1h 2m
Recommended Episodes
Nov 2021
E88 - Dan Carter: How to make the leap from being good to being great
This week we welcome All Black legend Dan Carter to the podcast. Born and raised in New Zealand, Dan is one of the finest players in rugby union history.  Dan played 112 test matches for the All Blacks, winning two Rugby World Cups. He is the highest point scorer in test rugby an ... Show More
1h 25m
Feb 2024
2458: Be Prepared for Everything, Do Anything by Steve Kamb of Nerd Fitness on Functional Movement & Injury Prevention
Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com.Episode 2458:Steve Kamb of NerdFitness.com shares a personal anecdote to illustrate the importance of maintaining a base level of fi ... Show More
9m 59s
Jun 2021
Crush It As A Plant-Based Athlete: Matt Frazier & Robert Cheeke
How can you possibly excel as an athlete on a plant-based diet? Where do you get your protein? Don’t you need meat to be fit?If you’re a long-time whole food, plant-based enthusiast, chances are you’ve been asked these questions more times than you can count. For the rest of you, ... Show More
2h 40m
Mar 2023
290. Olympian Nick Symmonds on Obsession, Growing YouTube to 1M Subscribers, and Being an Entertainer
When you’ve already pushed your body to the limit and made it to the Olympics as an elite 800m runner, what’s next? Nick Symmonds returns to talk about his adventures since retiring from competitive running. Although Nick retired from competitive running in 2017, he has been busi ... Show More
52m 41s
Mar 2020
Mel Urie On Conquering The Impossible: How To Live A 'No Excuse' Life
“The only limits to human capability are those we impose on ourselves.”Mel UrieOver the last few months, I've had the privilege of hosting conversations with an impressive litany of powerhouse women breaking paradigms across a wide swath of disciplines.Mel Urie has more than earn ... Show More
1h 41m
Nov 2022
Dave Asprey | The 5 Foods You Will NEVER EAT Again After LISTENING TO THIS!
On Today's Episode: What are you basing your diet choices on? With the abundance of information available there is no shortage of diet camps to choose from. Whether you have decided on being carnivore, vegan, raw vegan, or decided to lovingly follow a plant-based diet to support ... Show More
1h 31m
Jun 2023
306. Building Community, Solo vs. Group Runs, & Peeking Inside Boulder’s Running Scene with Jon Levitt
This week’s guest on the podcast has the amazing ability to build community wherever he goes. On an average week, you may find him leading a group of 40 runners or training alongside past Olympians. Jonathan Levitt is a runner and host of the For the Long Run Podcast, and perhaps ... Show More
1 h
Feb 2024
Unfiltered with Jon Levitt: Injuries, Business Updates, New Sauna Science, and More
This week I decided to take you along on my conversation with my friend and fellow podcaster, Jon Levitt. Jon is a sub-3 marathoner and a Senior Sales Executive at InsideTracker. He also hosts the popular podcast, For the Long Run, where I was a guest on episode 264. We usually h ... Show More
1h 1m
Feb 2021
Roll On: True Endurance
How does one best prepare for a fitness challenge? What is the real value of testing one’s outer limits? And what constitutes true endurance?These are but a few of the questions explored in today’s edition of Roll On, wherein Adam Skolnick and I blather on matters both pertinent ... Show More
2h 9m
Apr 2020
Chris Hauth: Tactics For The Quarantined Athlete (+ Mishka!)
“The athlete's mindset is the awareness to stay in the moment and do the best you can do with the task at hand -- whatever that task may be.”Chris HauthCoronavirus has canceled more than just school, work, and social outings. It’s also canceled sports. The Olympics. And even that ... Show More
1h 36m