On this episode we're discussing the truth around some common Halloween candy tropes, and Caitlin has to weigh in on if she thinks it's fact or fiction. So join in for the fun, and don't be surprised if you learn a thing or two yourself. CAITLIN LINKS: 1. Apply For Caitlin's Nutrition Coaching https://www.caitlinholmes.com/apply-now 2. Get the free…

This episode is all about misconceptions in training and nutrition. We're giving you the top 10 things climbers assume they're struggling with (and why they're usually wrong). From hamstrings to protein, to power endurance, we're covering a LOT of ground in this episode - strap in. LAUREN LINKS: 1. Join Lauren's 1:1 Waitlist 2. Get on Lauren's news…

Cold and flu season are upon us. And you know what will stop you from crushing faster than anything else? GETTING SICK. It sucks. So this week we're bringing you Caitlin's top tips to keep your immune system ready for battle this cold and flu season. LAUREN LINKS: 1. Register for Sendsgiving! 2. Join Lauren's 1:1 Waitlist 3. Get on Lauren's newslet…

What type of outdoor climber are you? You're about to find out. In this episode we're discussing the three ways that climbers most commonly interact with climbing outdoors, the struggles these climbers have, and some tips to help you through them. Whether you're outside constantly or barely get to touch real rock, you're going to LOVE this episode.…

Welcome to episode 1 of the Sendtember Podcast. We're kicking off this 4 part series with the foundations of 5.12 climbing. We discuss - physical metrics of climbers who are redpointing 5.12 and beyond - how to be more intentional with the time you have outside (so you can actually improve) Stay tuned for episode 2, where we'll be digging into the …

If you're a climber who likes running, this one is for you. Pull up to learn about the differences between nutrition for running and climbing, and come along as Caitlin gets Lauren prepped for her first ever trail race! IMPORTANT NOTES: 1. Lauren misspoke in the episode. The distance of her race was 11K / 6.8 miles (you can check out the course det…

As we move into the fall climbing season, you might notice that a few of your outdoor skills are a little rusty. And we bet you're forgetting about this skill in particular: your nutrition. So stick around for three important reminders from your friendly, neighborhood, outdoor-focused nutrition specialist. This is the nutrition pre-game speech you …

The way we've all been learned about climbing movement feels a little bit like the way you earn badges in the Girl Scouts. You learn a new trick here, add a heel hook there, working on not stamping your feet around and pivoting on your toes - and on and on. The problem? It's all disjointed. Like we're stuffing things into a bag of tricks instead of…

What if you could take what you love about board games... and apply that to your outdoor climbing? In this episode we're teaching you how to gamify your climbing pursuits to make them more fun - and make getting out of your comfort zone feel like a cool challenge instead of a training chore. Sign up here to receive the special edition, private podc…

You know that rude voice in your head that talks shit about you sometimes? Yeah, us too. So in this episode, we're guiding you through eight common thought patterns that are hindering your progress in climbing. And p.s. these thought patterns are making your training suck a lot more than it needs to. Let's form some new patterns, shall we? IMPORTAN…

"Quirky" (read: kinda bad). Every gym can't be a perfect, peaceful training oasis. Sometimes you have to work with what you have - so in this week's episode, we're giving your our top three tips for getting your training done, no matter how "quirky" your gym may be. NOTE: BOGO Sale is running August 23-30! Sign up for Lauren's Consistency Challenge…

This week we're digging into the archives and sharing Caitlin's interview on the Power Company Podcast. Caitlin and Kris discuss: Why changing body composition doesn't always mean weight loss The long-term and short-term risks of being undernourished as an athlete. What BMI really means, and why we should throw it out the window. Why bodyweight rea…

We've been on quite a few climbing trips in our day and we've experienced the good, the bad, and the ugly. There's been drama, illness, tents getting destroyed in the wind - you name it. In this episode we're sharing our tips for having a stress-free climbing trip (and how to maximize FUN). If your climbing trips have ever been less than enjoyable,…

The phrase "calories in, calories out" gets tossed around like a hacky sack at springtime on a college campus. But is it really that simple? Or is there more to it? And is the practice of tracking your food intake or "calorie counting" good for you? Or is it an obsessive behavior associated with disordered eating habits? Should you ever do it? Or a…

In this episode we're taking you through the process that Lauren uses each week to plan her training and the methods she uses with her athletes as well. She takes you through the weekly reflection + planning process that will help you - feel less stressed about fitting your training into your life - get more training sessions done (and have them be…

Is being a short climber harder? Or are short climbers making it up? This week, we're joined by special guest Juliet Hammer, CSCS to discuss all that and more. Juliet is a certified badass, a climbing coach, and has climbed more double digit boulders than we care to count. From taking home hardware at outdoor bouldering competitions like the Triple…

If you've ever made a self deprecating joke about how you try to full crimp slopers, this episode is for you. Sloper tip video www.loom.com/share/afa8ee9c14854f54b113e4f577edd381?sid=f585837d-3c97-4244-957a-da3d066c1c07 Get the free ROCK MAP course now! https://www.caitlinholmes.com/rock-map Sign up for the FREE Fast Track Movement Course www.goods…

The way you eat can make or break your outdoor climbing day. In this episode, we're explaining the nutrition strategies that will help you have high energy, enjoyable days at the crag. If you're done with crashing three routes in, this episode is for you. RESOURCES: Get the free ROCK MAP course now! https://www.caitlinholmes.com/rock-map Sign up fo…

If you've ever thought to yourself, "damn it feels like I can climb all the V3s in my gym SO FAST, but as soon as I step up to a V4 or V5 I can't even do a single move", this episode is for you. Spoiler alert: what you THINK is your problem, probably isn't what you need to focus on. RESOURCES: Sign up for the FREE Fast Track Movement Course www.goo…

"That has way too much sodium!" "Can you believe how much salt is in that?" If you've ever been to a family gathering in America, you know that SOMEONE is complaining about how they've got to watch their sodium intake. But is it really that bad for you? And don't we need salt to stay hydrated? If you feel dazed and confused about salt - you aren't …

Caitlin goes to war with a yoga studio and the girls discuss why she did it. MEGA BETA BAG: www.getmegabeta.com RESOURCES: Sign up for the FREE Fast Track Movement Course www.goodsprayclimbing.com/fast-track Get the free ROCK MAP course now! https://www.caitlinholmes.com/rock-map IMPORTANT LINKS: 1. Send Lauren an email and get a sticker for submit…

BONUS TIME. Whether you're a coach looking for some pointers or an athlete who's curious about what it looks like to work with a professional coach, this episode is for you. Get the behind the scenes on what goes into training with me on a Good Spray Custom Plan. Custom plan enrollment opens May 20, 2024 www.goodsprayclimbing.com/customplans Email …

The great news about pursuing excellence in your training and nutrition? "Great" doesn't have to mean complicated or time consuming. If you're ready to take your training and nutrition from "just ok" to totally awesome, strap in, we're about to tell you how to do just that. Learn about Good Spray Custom Plans: www.goodsprayclimbing.com/customplans …

Having an awesome training program to follow is great, but you won't get much in the way of results if you don't actually do it. And that's where time management comes in. So you can ✅ get to the gym when you say you're going to ✅ have the energy to FOCUS when you show up to train In this episode, we're reviewing common time management pitfalls tha…

Answering YOUR listener questions. We're covering - a quick + dirty strategy to work through a fear of lead climbing - ramping back into climbing post-ski season - combining climbing + running - getting into bouldering as a sport climber and more! MEGA BETA BAG: www.getmegabeta.com RESOURCES: Video - training as a multi-sport athlete https://youtu.…

Power is one of the most misunderstood training concepts in climbing. And in this episode we're breaking down - the movement skills climbers confuse for a power deficit - the difference between strength and power - how to avoid common power development pitfalls If you've ever complained about your power or contact strength - this episode is for you…

In this episode we're covering - the difference between FEELING like you're plateaued and actually being in one - the low hanging fruit you might be missing if you truly aren't making progress despite your best efforts MEGABETA BAG: www.getmegabeta.com RESOURCES: Sign up for the FREE Fast Track Movement Course www.goodsprayclimbing.com/fast-track G…

We love serving up answers to your questions, so tune in for some listener nutrition Q&A. In this episode, we discuss: - the truth about collagen research - what a bulking phase is, and how long you can reasonably do it for - the need-to-knows of leveraging creatine supplementation MEGA BETA BAG: www.getmegabeta.com IMPORTANT LINKS + RESOURCES: Get…

For something as simple as eating, the amount of conflicting (and scientifically unfounded) advice out there is astounding. In a quick Google search, you could find 5001 things in your diet that are "going to kill you" or "give you cancer" or "make you fat". On this podcast, we like to cut through that noise. And Caitlin has TWO amazing new resourc…

If you have a friend who just started climbing, you probably want to help them out. You want to give them pointers and teach them what you wish you'd have known when YOU started climbing. But sometimes, the "help" you're giving is actually hindering their learning. So in this episode we're giving you our top tips for being the best climbing mentor …

Food is food, right? Sure. But before you go jumping into drinking tart cherry juice and dry scooping creatine - let's make sure you have your base nutrition covered. In this episode we're diving into ✅ the difference between basic and sports nutrition (and why you should care) ✅ pitfalls climbers make when over-prioritizing sports nutrition ✅ low …

We all know that veggies are good for you, and that eating enough of them is important for your health and wellbeing. So why is it so hard to eat enough of them? In this episode we cover ✅ why eating vegetables is important ✅ how to figure out what you actually like ✅ strategies for eating more of them (that won't make you miserable) MEGA BETA BAG:…

Dr. Parker Farabee is a man of many talents - climbing, ultra-running, and being a kick-ass physical therapist, specializing in outdoor athletes as well as support for athletes with neurological conditions. MEGA BETA BAG: www.getmegabeta.com In this episode we cover - the difference between overtraining and under-recovering (they aren't the same!) …

No matter how many self love affirmation meditations you do, there are probably going to be days where you feel less than amazing about the way your body looks. So what can you do in those instances? And how can you keep these rough body image moments as short-lived as possible? In this episode we're bringing you a three step strategy to help you m…

It's February and love is in the air - and what better time to talk about the most sacred of our relationships: our climbing partnerships. In this episode we're sharing the top six things we look for in our climbing partners. And we have some special listener submitted treats: we've got a WILD gossip story for you and we're sharing the most common …

It's February - which means we're about a month into whatever goal, resolution, or habit you've been trying to pursue since January first. And the question is? Is that ambition still alive? Or did it get left behind last month? Either way, you're always able to pivot + reboot. So in this Snack Break we're discussing what we HATE about "resolutions"…

In this episode we're doing a tell-all with Dr. Davis Ngo, AKA Rehab Daddy. Maybe you know him from his hysterical climbing reels. Perhaps you've seen his stunning ascents of some of Bishop's spiciest highball boulders. No matter what, you're going to love this chat. Come for Davis's insightful fear management tips, stay for advice on dealing with …

When the hold feels impossibly far away, or when you keep tapping a hold, but you can't seem to latch it... You just need to try harder, right? Maybe. Maybe not. In this episode we're teaching you our sneakiest strategies for making those big moves and hard deadpoints happen. Sometimes the answer is trying harder, other times - you need to work sma…

Whether you're a coach who works with climbers, or you're an athlete looking to be a more compassionate self-coach, this episode is a must-listen. We're getting a behind the scenes look into how renowned clinical psychologist Dr. Lara Pence helps coaches support their athletes with motivation, injuries, body image and more. If you're ready to train…

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 em…

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…

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.co…

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 …

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 episod…

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 stuf…

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.…

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 deals www.caitlinholmes.…

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'l…

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 …

You start a new training plan. You're so excited. You're ready to buckle down. Everything is going to be great! And then, some unexpected roadblocks pop up - like low energy, muscle soreness, being so hungry all the time. Instead of pressing on and assuming something is wrong with you, check out this episode instead. Your struggles are totally norm…