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Jul 2
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Sonnie Trotter: Training for 5.15, Movem...

Ryan Devlin
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In this episode, elite climber Sonnie Trotter explores:

  • The 5.15a he’s training for, and what he’s specifically doing 
  • The visualization trick he uses to get better at climbing (while at home)
  • Climbers who can do V14 on a board but not 5.10a outside 
  • Training power vs endurance 
  • Dreamcatcher dreams
  • Dealing with fitness setbacks due to sickness or injury
  • Board climbing for peak power
  • How to improve footwork using hard gym climbs
  • Managing fear on bold climbs and free solos
  • Getting the kids into climbing 
  • His new book Uplifted 

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And check out ALL the show’s awesome sponsors and exclusive deals at thestruggleclimbingshow.com/deals

 

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Shoutout to Matt Waltereese for being a Victory Whip supporter on Patreon! So mega.

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Here are some AI generated show notes (hopefully the robots got it right)

  • 00:51 Journey in Rock Climbing

  • 01:30 Balancing Family and Climbing

  • 02:02 Training and Rest Strategies

  • 02:57 Current Projects and Fitness Regimen

  • 04:10 The Legendary Cobra Crack

  • 05:12 Mental Aspects of Climbing

  • 06:05 Conversation with Sonnie Trotter Begins

  • 07:03 Pivotal Moments in Climbing

  • 14:10 Sonnie's Climbing Heroes and Influences

  • 19:53 Nutritional Adjustments and Insights

  • 33:19 Balancing Professional Climbing and Family Life

  • 38:49 Sonnie's Current and Future Projects

  • 39:27 Navigating Risk and Fear in Climbing

  • 42:19 Reflections on Climbing Legacy

  • 43:49 Coaching and parenting in Climbing

  • 47:06 The Journey to Writing Uplifted

  • 51:43 Stories and Reflections from the Book

  • 59:50 Reflections on Climbing Legacy

  • 01:02:45 Sonnie's Future Goals

  • 01:08:48 Listener Questions and Final Thoughts

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Check out Sonnie's wonderful book, Uplifted, available on Patagonia, Amazon, etc.

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Meet me at ICF in Lander! https://www.climbersfestival.org/

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Follow along on Instagram @thestruggleclimbingshow and YouTube /@thestruggleclimbingshow

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

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This show is produced and hosted by Ryan Devlin, and edited by Glen Walker. 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.

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The struggle makes us stronger! I hope your training and climbing are going great. 

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And now here are some buzzwords to help the almighty algorithm get this show in front of people who love to climb: rock climbing, rock climber, climbing, climber, bouldering, sport climbing, gym climbing, how to rock climb, donuts are amazing. Okay, whew, that’s done. But hey, if you’re a human that’s actually reading this, and if you love this show (and love to climb) would you think about sharing this episode with a climber friend of yours? And shout it out on your socials? I’ll send you a sticker for doing it. Just shoot me a message on IG – thanks so much! 

 

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