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Ryan Devlin
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  • The Struggle Climbing Show

    Weekend Warrior: Iconic FA's, Quitting Climbing, and Coming Back as Strong as Ever in his 50's

    15.04.2026 | 1 t. 20 min.
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    In this episode of the Weekend Warrior series, amateur climber Chris Martin joins to discuss:

    Early days developing at The Red

    Bolting some of the most iconic routes

    FA of my proudest sport send, The Force

    Quitting climbing due to work and family

    The struggle of restarting the climbing journey

    Going from 5.11 to 5.13 in his 40's

    Training up power in his 50's

    Endurance training via Tyler Nelson

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    BIG THANKS TO THE AMAZING SPONSORS OF THE STRUGGLE WHO LOVE ROCK CLIMBING AS MUCH AS YOU DO:

    PhysiVantage: the official climbing-nutrition sponsor of The Struggle. Use code STRUGGLE15 at checkout for 15% off your full-priced nutrition order.

    SCARPA: The best climbing shoes, trail runners, and hikers in the game! Score yourself a free SCARPA x STRUGGLE hat when you use code STRUGGLE at checkout at SCARPA.com. SCARPA, No Place Too Far.

     

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

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

    00:00 Basement Interview Setup

    03:33 Meet Chris Martin

    04:34 First Climbing Days

    06:08 First Red River Epic

    09:07 Improvised Gear Era

    11:40 Rapid Grade Progression

    13:20 Porter Crew Origins

    15:30 Motherlode Discovery

    17:39 Bolting First Routes

    19:32 Undertow Cleaning Battles

    20:43 Omaha Beach Beginnings

    22:11 Team Wilson and Thirteens

    24:17 Flower Power Project

    25:39 Sponsor Break

    28:29 Ryan’s Route Overlap

    31:11 Training and All Weather

    34:59 Boca and Route Names

    36:35 The Force and Dark Side

    38:24 Mossy Wall Beta

    38:44 The Force Grade Debate

    42:42 Sharp Side Route Dev

    44:01 Life Break And Triathlon

    46:45 Gym Comeback In 2015

    49:30 Rebuilding To Thirteens

    50:53 Moonboard Power Sessions

    55:05 Endurance For Season

    58:44 Recovery And Retirement

    01:02:33 Project Process Outdoors

    01:09:56 Training Takeaways

    01:14:17 Wrap Up And Next Goals

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    Shoutout to Aiden Schlatter, Michael Martin, and Kent Olmstead for supporting at the Hero level on Patreon. So mega!

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    Follow along on Instagram and YouTube: @thestruggleclimbingshow 

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    This show is produced and hosted by Ryan Devlin, and edited by Glen Walker. The Struggle is carbon-neutral in partnership with The Honnold Foundation and is a proud member of the Plug Tone Audio Collective, a diverse group of the best, most impactful podcasts in the outdoor industry.

    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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    Road to V8: Post-Send Adjusting my Training to Support New Goals

    08.04.2026 | 45 min.
    A casual catch-up with coach Kevin Cuckovich from Kilter (alliteration overload!!!!) to chat through my training plan now that I sent the rig, and how we'll adjust things this spring and summer to help support my sport climbing goals while maintaining all of my hard-earned boulder fitness.

    If you'd like to train with Kevin, you can reach him at [email protected]

    I'm on spring break vacation with the fam and not supposed to be working, so I'm going to go bury my kids in the sand and eat my bodyweight in Oreos now. Hope you're having an awesome day!
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    Road to V8: The Send

    01.04.2026 | 1 t. 32 min.
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    (normally $10)
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    Get access to all Pro Clinics, bonus episodes, and more.
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    Coach Nate Drolet joins me to break down the big send, including:

    Timeline of days on the proj

    Puppydog vs Bulldog

    Major difference makers

    Physical prep

    Mental prep

    Was this limit?

    What's next 

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    BIG THANKS TO THE AMAZING SPONSORS OF THE STRUGGLE WHO LOVE ROCK CLIMBING AS MUCH AS YOU DO:

    Kilter: Award winning, adjustable, light-up board. It’s what I’m training on at home, and if you’re psyched to join me then use code STRUGGLE at checkout when you build your board, and you’ll score up to $1000 off plus a free gift pack let’s goooo!

    Asana Pads: The best crash pads and indoor pad systems in the game! Incredible designs and best-in-class customer care. If you plan to fall, fall on these. Use code STRUGGLE to score 5% off your pad system or 15% off crash pads!

     

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

     

    Check out Max's photos: https://www.instagram.com/mjbarron/

     

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

    00:00 V8 Send Celebration
     
    03:03 Meet Coach Nate
     
    05:20 Why This Goal
     
    07:41 Puppy Dog Sessions
     
    12:14 Journaling and Tracking
     
    15:51 Back Injury Pivot
     
    18:54 Bouldering Witchcraft
     
    22:16 Send Day Chaos
     
    28:05 Ferris and Belief
     
    32:46 Rehearse the Topout
     
    37:08 Better Beta Breakthrough
     
    40:55 Make Goals Public
     
    45:37 Beginner Mindset Reframed
     
    47:27 Project Close to Home
     
    52:06 Boulderer Specific Training
     
    59:02 Leaving the Rope Behind
     
    01:01:56 Beta Sharing and Learning
     
    01:07:55 Community Gratitude
     
    01:19:31 What’s Next After V8
     

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    Shoutout to Aiden Schlatter and Michael Martin for supporting at the Hero level on Patreon. So mega! 

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    Follow along on Instagram and YouTube: @thestruggleclimbingshow 

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    This show is produced and hosted by Ryan Devlin, and edited by Glen Walker. The Struggle is carbon-neutral in partnership with The Honnold Foundation and is a proud member of the Plug Tone Audio Collective, a diverse group of the best, most impactful podcasts in the outdoor industry.

    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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    Bill Ramsey: 5.14 at 65, Peaking in His 40's, BIG Training Days, and Giving No F's

    25.03.2026 | 1 t. 44 min.
    Join the email list to get a FREE private finger training clinic with Dr. Tyler Nelson
    (normally $10)
    www.thestruggleclimbingshow.com/strong

     

    Support the Show on Patreon
    Get access to all Pro Clinics, bonus episodes, and more.
    https://www.patreon.com/thestruggleclimbingshow

     

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    Elite Climber, weekend warrior, and Philosophy Professor, Bill Ramsey, explores:

    His early days with Alan Watts 

    Moving to Vegas for year-round climbing 

    Climbing 30 5.14s after age 40

    Climbing three 5.14s (so far) in his 60s

    Customizing training for specific projects

    Developing the try hard part of the brain

    The benefit of doing a very big training day 

    How to train on a Treadwall 

    Most common mistakes he sees climbers make

    Having no F’s to give 

    The Pain Box

     
    Here's Bill's article on the Pain Box: https://www.trainingbeta.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/pain-box1.pdf
     
    Here's Bill's article on how to set up a Treadwall:  https://www.trainingbeta.com/bill-ramsey-treadwall-training/
     

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    BIG THANKS TO THE AMAZING SPONSORS OF THE STRUGGLE WHO LOVE ROCK CLIMBING AS MUCH AS YOU DO:

    PhysiVantage: the official climbing-nutrition sponsor of The Struggle. Train harder, recover faster, and feel better than ever. I love all their stuff! Use code STRUGGLE15 at checkout for 15% off your full-priced nutrition order.

    ForceBoard: A better way to train fingers. Portable, accurate, and created to train finger strength and endurance exactly how YOU need it. Score $10 off and support the show by using code STRUGGLE10 at checkout.

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

     

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    Shoutout to Aiden Schlatter and Michael Martin for supporting at the Hero level on Patreon. So mega! 

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

    00:00 Am I Too Old
    00:47 Meet Bill Ramsey
    03:54 Early Days With Watts
    05:28 Eugene Training Era
    07:27 Smith Rock Revolution
    08:51 Red River Return
    10:50 Move To Vegas
    12:04 Decades Of 514
    16:19 Two Very Different 14a
    18:20 What Struggle Means
    21:12 Sponsor Break Collagen
    23:28 Back To Training Talk
    26:49 Try Hard Over Minutiae
    31:25 Training On Climbing Days
    36:35 Big Days More Rest
    37:55 Injury Risk Overtraining Myth
    40:35 Treadwall Setup Linkups
    43:50 Protocols for Red River
    46:22 Training Rests Recovery
    48:50 Dark Side Stories
    50:23 Sponsor Break Ads
    53:10 Nutrition Recovery Basics
    57:55 Project Tactics Staging
    01:02:40 Micro Beta Puzzle Mindset
    01:06:04 Warm Up on Project
    01:07:54 Rope Solo Projecting
    01:08:14 Garage Crux Replicas
    01:11:03 DIY Holds And Measurements
    01:11:40 Warmup And Rewarmup Plan
    01:14:31 Attempts And Rest Timing
    01:15:57 Cold Hands Pain Tactics
    01:18:10 Aging And Mental Freedom
    01:21:24 Arrival Fallacy And Next Goals
    01:24:39 Process Over Metrics
    01:28:14 Pain Box Explained
    01:35:04 Risk And Modern Comfort
    01:36:20 Wrap Up And Bonus Tease
    01:40:07 Host Training Update
    01:42:37 YouTube And Farewell

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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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    Old School Gyms vs Mega Gyms, Which Is Better for Climbers?

    18.03.2026 | 1 t. 11 min.
    Join the email list to get a FREE private finger training clinic with Dr. Tyler Nelson
    (normally $10)
    www.thestruggleclimbingshow.com/strong

     

    Support the Show on Patreon
    Get access to all Pro Clinics, bonus episodes, and more.
    https://www.patreon.com/thestruggleclimbingshow

     

    Andrew Bisharat and Chris Kalous (along with a surprise guest) join to explore:

    Climbing gym culture of the 90s

    Trends in corporate vs independent gyms

    Which gyms prepare climbers better for real rock

    A case against mega gyms

    A case for mega gyms 

    Will soft gym grades result in mass upgrading of classic outdoor climbs?

    When a local gym closes... and is miraculously saved

    Is pickle ball competitive with climbing?

    How dirtbags can help save indie gyms

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

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

    00:00 Old Gyms vs Mega Gyms
    01:37 Rock Sport Closes
    03:20 Andrew First Gym Memories
    06:35 Chris Early Wall Origins
    11:26 DIY Gym Spirit
    11:51 Rock Sport and Rock Creation
    15:09 Rock Creation Business Model
    20:45 How Many Gyms Exist
    23:32 Gym Growth and Trends
    28:29 Gyms as Outdoor Gateway
    32:26 Case for Mega Gyms
    36:04 Gym Community Vibes
    37:24 Modern Mega Gym Magic
    39:12 Corporate Future Hypothetical
    40:19 Grades Versus Real Rock
    42:48 Setting Ergonomics Limits
    44:34 WALL-E Mega Gym Satire
    46:44 Surprise Guest Joins
    48:21 Saving Rock Sport
    50:29 Keeping the Old Soul
    56:07 Sandbagging and Grade Plans
    58:15 Pickleball and Business
    01:01:47 Gym Ownership Reality Check
    01:07:44 Support Your Local Gyms

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    Shoutout to Aiden Schlatter and Michael Martin for supporting at the Hero level on Patreon. So mega! 

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    Follow along on Instagram and YouTube: @thestruggleclimbingshow 

    -

    This show is produced and hosted by Ryan Devlin, and edited by Glen Walker. The Struggle is carbon-neutral in partnership with The Honnold Foundation and is a proud member of the Plug Tone Audio Collective, a diverse group of the best, most impactful podcasts in the outdoor industry.

    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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