The Power Company Climbing Podcast

Arno Ilgner | Process vs. Goal Based Motivation

 
In Episode 17 I sit down with mental training guru Arno Ilgner of The Warriors Way.  Most of us recognize The Warriors Way as a way to get over the fear of falling, but it's so much more.  Athletes of all levels can benefit hugely from what Arno and I discuss during this podversation... the differences between being motivated by goals and being motivated by process.  We go into depth with his process, and talk a little about work he's done recently with pro climber Heather Weidner during her campaign to send Simply Read (13d).  I have a feeling you're going to walk away from this one wanting more, and I plan on delivering just that.  
You can find Arno at www.warriorsway.com
 
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Dru Mack | Always ”Siked”

 
For our first bonus episode, we sit down for a much needed podversation to remind us that climbing and training should be fun.  Stoke is high with Dru Mack, and even though he comes about it naturally, we dig into how he brings that good energy, how he chooses partners that aren't energy suckers, and what being a good partner means.
 
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BOARD MEETINGS | Top 3 Ways We’ve Invested in Ourselves

 
In this episode of the Board Meetings, Nate and I have a late night discussion about the top 3 ways we've invested in ourselves.  That could be monetarily, emotionally, with time.... however, as long as it's an investment into bettering ourselves.  A few surprising answers here!
 
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Charlie Manganiello | Being a Multisport Athlete

In this episode I sit down with strength coach, climber, and multisport athlete Charlie Manganiello, from ClimbStrong, to find out how we can all perform in multiple sports.  Charlie takes a common sense, no bullshit approach to his training and performance, and even though I've chosen to dedicate my energy completely to climbing, I appreciate that candor.  
We can't all climb all the time, and some of us choose not to, even if we could, so we can all learn a little about planning and expectations from this conversation with Charlie.  Even if you're only switching from sport climbing to bouldering, like I do, there is a different approach required, and Charlie's philosophies are applicable.  
 
If you haven't yet, we would love a review and rating in iTunes.  If we get a handful more, we've got 4 bonus episodes coming in the next 2 months... that means a new episode a week for the next bit!
 
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BOARD MEETINGS | Top 3 Mistakes We See Being Made

As we've taken our Boulder Better workshops to gyms across the country, we've been able to watch and work with climbers of all shapes, sizes, abilities, and attitudes.  We've seen lots of cool, positive things happen, but we've also seen lots of mistakes being made.  In this episode, Nate and I sit down after drinking a pot of coffee and a bottle of wine, and discuss each other's list of Top 3 Mistakes We See Being Made.  And yes, we now know that the Platypus is not the only venomous mammal.
 
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Will Anglin & Rowland Chen | P.O.E.

In episode 12 we sit down for a ridiculously fun conversation with coaches and elite boulderers Will Anglin and Rowland Chen.  We dig into their concept P.O.E., which is something I've worked with since forever, but never had a cool name for. Taking this conversation to heart could potentially change your climbing, and may very well be the key to taking it to the next level.  
You can find Will at www.willanglin.squarespace.com
You can find Tension Climbing at www.tensionclimbing.com
 
Ladies, Rowland is single and awaiting your messages on his FB profile.
 
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BOARD MEETINGS | Top 3 Things We’ve Done to Positively Affect Our Climbing

It's finally here.  For quite some time I've toyed with the idea of "in between" episodes.  I can get the great podversations that you've come to expect out about once per month.  More than that and I lose my mind.  So while on our recent workshop tour, Nate and I sat down and figured out a rough format for a new concept.  The Board Meetings were born.  
We've recorded several episodes already, and the one that's about to invade your earhole is our very first.  It's a little rough around the edges, and a little clumsy at times, but as we recorded more episodes, they got better and better.  You just wait.  
 
Here's the basic format....
 
We pick a topic, and we each make a top 3 list for that topic. Neither of us know what the other will say, and we just go in. The intro theme music plays, we start talking, and then it just rolls.  Simple.  Fun.  
 
In this episode we talk about the top 3 changes we've made to our own climbing that have resulted in progress.  If you haven't made these changes to your climbing yet, maybe it's the plateau buster you've been waiting for.
 
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Eric Hörst | Energy Systems Training

You already know the name.  You've read his books.  He's basically the first name in training for climbing in America. Eric Hörst.  My initial foray into training led me directly to his early books, and I've learned more about the science of training and how to apply it to climbing from Eric than from anyone else.  
This podversation is about a new chapter in the updated, 3rd Edition of Eric's "Training For Climbing".  If you have the 2nd Edition, you only have half the story.  This thing is packed full of new, good info, and in my opinion, is Eric's best book.  
 
I don't want to give away too much here, because, well, I want you to listen to the Podcast!  So go do it!
 
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Jon Cardwell | Long Distance Projecting

In this episode I sit down with professional climber, routesetter, and youth coach, Jon Cardwell, and talk about the challenges inherent to long distance projecting.  Jon recently completed his long term project, Biographie (5.15a), in Ceuse, over 5,000 miles from his home.  And you thought 150 miles was too far...
We talk about the mental and emotional toll, as well as how he structured his physical training with such a big, overseas objective in mind.  We go deep into the emotions of dealing with failure, and how it affects your mindset when you can't try your project every day.  
 
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Steve Bechtel & Charlie Manganiello | Deadlifting

In this episode we talk with honorary co-host Steve Bechtel and his co-author Charlie Manganiello about their new resource "The Climb Strong Deadlifting Manual".  They tell us why deadlifting is the number one bang for your buck exercise for strength training for climbers, and give some background on the how, why, and when.  You can find out more about Steve and Charlie at climbstrong.com, or by visiting them at Steve's gym in Lander, Wyoming, Elemental Climbing and Fitness.  
You can purchase the book HERE.  
 
 
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