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Coach Kevin Cuckovich from Kilter joins to discuss:

• Results from my Kilter reassessment
• Improvements in strength and movement
• Struggles in beta and commitment 
• Plans for doubling my hold set
• Going steeper and harder next block
• V8+ projecting schedule 
• Should I set a replica?
• Off-the-wall conditioning plan

 

Here's the first assessment episode with Kevin

Here's the 90-90 stretch

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

00:00 Introduction and Year-End Reflections 00:39 Holiday Season and Personal Life 01:45 Training Recap with Coach Kevin Kovich 02:44 Assessment and Progress Evaluation 03:04 Outdoor Climbing and Future Goals 03:54 Training Insights and Techniques 05:18 Assessment Challenges and Mindset 08:22 Footwork and Technique Improvements 18:16 Mental Approach to Climbing 27:21 Product Endorsements and Personal Insights 33:56 Reflecting on the First Training Block 34:29 Upcoming Changes and New Holds 34:51 Programming and Projecting Strategy 35:55 Training Angles and Volume 36:36 Project Day Structure 39:37 Adjustable Board Benefits 43:11