Podcast Episodes

#122 - Train More Effectively: The Systems Approach That Will Transform Your Climbing

This episode is the first in a two-part deep dive into designing a comprehensive, long-term systems approach to training. Coach Eric Hörst unpacks—in rich detail—how systems actually function, and he…

Published on 3 hours ago

#121 - Connective Tissue Training for Strength, Resilience, and Performance

Modern athletes know that strength and endurance alone aren't enough. The ability to generate power efficiently, resist injury, and recover quickly depends just as much on the health of connective ti…

Published on 4 weeks ago

#120 - Conquer the Pump! Training and Tactics to Climb Your Best at the Red River Gorge (and elsewhere)

If you're a connoisseur of steep routes, this episode is for you! We've assembled a "Red River Pump" roundtable that reveals the training methods, tactics, and insider strategies for climbing your be…

Published on 2 months ago

#119 - 5 Powerful Lessons from Emily Harrington's "Girl Climber" Movie

Learn five powerful lessons for achieving big, difficult goals that I took away from watching Girl Climber -- the new film that chronicles Emily Harrington's incredible, multi-year journey to free-cl…

Published on 3 months ago

#118 - Wes Schweitzer - Training to Boulder V10 (Pro Football Player Turned Climber!)

After nine years as an NFL offensive lineman for the Falcons, Commanders, and Jets, Wes Schweitzer has traded 330-pound trench battles for crimps, slopers, and steep boulders!

In this inspiring con…

Published on 3 months, 4 weeks ago

#117: Manage Fear Like A Pro - 18 Tips for Winning the Climbing Head Games!

Nothing is more elemental to climbing than fear. The fear of falling, getting hurt, failing, looking foolish, or simply facing the unknown can feel torturous—and even paralyzing.

To climb efficiently…

Published on 5 months ago

#116: Climb Better TODAY! 15 In-Season Tips to Level Up Now!

Coach Hörst shares 15 game-changing tips to elevate your climbing this season.

Performance gains aren't made solely in the gym. As Coach Hörst explains, there's a lot you can do in-season—technically…

Published on 5 months, 4 weeks ago

#115: Training Strategy for the Next Grade -- A collab with Ryan Devlin of the Struggle Podcast

What does it take to break through to the next climbing grade?

With each new milestone, the challenge grows harder—but potentially more rewarding.

In this special collaboration with The Struggle Podc…

Published on 7 months ago

#114: Common Training Mistakes That May Be Limiting Your Climbing

The podcast is a classic Eric Hörst tour de force of climbing wisdom! No matter your ability level, training background, or goals, listening to this episode will challenge your current approach and i…

Published on 7 months, 4 weeks ago

#113: A Powerful (and Overlooked) Route Climbing Strategy for Leveling Up!

In this episode, I reveal a powerful — and often overlooked — strategy for developing the mental, technical, and tactical skills needed to level up your climbing.

If you're an intermediate climber pa…

Published on 9 months ago