Ranking internationally was just the start. Finding the mentality to sustain and grow became an unexpected challenge. Growing up as athletes, we are told ‘fight for your dreams, battle as the underdog with nothing to lose.’ Which is great – when you have ‘nothing’ to lose. But what about when you win? How do you […]
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Categories: Inspiring Athletes, Recovery, Training Tips, Uncategorized
Photobiomodulation for your body, mind, and performance. My Typical Daily Routine Wake up 5-12 min cold water immersion, fast hot shower Hydrate: Chilled lemon water, followed by cup of adaptogenic tea + cocoa NIR session w/ Joovv 10 min 10 min full body resistance flow (sequence here) Bike off to training 1st session, 2-4 hrs […]
Training for the Combined
Categories: Bouldering, Competition, Sport Climbing, Training Tips, Uncategorized
Elevating endurance while also increasing strength + power. How we redesigned our methods for Tokyo to train them all. With the push for the 2020 Olympic Combined format, we had to peak in Sport, Boulder, and Speed all at the same time for US Team selection and the World Championships months later. Departing from the […]
Surviving Sending Temps
Categories: Bouldering, Climbing Trips, Training Tips, Uncategorized
We want it all – cold for velcro friction yet warm enough to be powerful. While I love crisp conditions at times, my muscles aren’t always on board. Many of you have asked about this regarding body maintenance on the road and in the cold. So, here are a few key things I’ve learned from […]
CBD – A Way to Balance Intensity and Recovery
Categories: Bouldering, Good Reads, Nutrition, Training Tips
Localized anti-inflammatory synergistic with your body 5 Noteworthy Benefits Anti-inflammatory Pain relief Reduce anxiety and depression Heart health [1] Insomnia treatment What is CBD Cannabidiol is a chemical compound naturally occurring in cannabis. It is structurally different than THC in away that leaves it unable to bind to CB1 receptors, which are the receptors responsible […]
Beyond Water
Categories: Nutrition, Training Tips
Every morning I wake up and drink 16-32 oz before a light breakfast. The first day I made this switch from downing oatmeal to hydrating and waiting a bit before eating, I found serious digestion benefits, a decrease in sluggish feelings, and noticeable energy increases. I’ve gotten a lot of questions lately on what I […]
Power of Cacao
Categories: Culture, Good Reads, Nutrition, Training Tips
I’ve never been a big coffee drinker. Or really even caffeine in general. This past year I started branching out and testing how I feel after different amounts of sleep, various morning routines, and pre-workout energy options. One that I have stuck with is hot chocolate! I noticed that Amazing Grass and other “superfood” […]
Body Work Part I: Even Out!
Categories: Bouldering, Sport Climbing, Training Tips, Uncategorized
Bouldering hurts. Frustrating, but many of us love it, and want to keep pushing ourselves at it without getting injured. Queue body maintenance – balancing our bodies to stay healthy. Yet, like flossing, how often do we take the time? After rehabbing out of a labral tear, training for both beach volleyball and climbing, and […]
Training: Core
Categories: Bouldering, Climbing Trips, CORE, Training Tips, Uncategorized
Crunches and sit-ups – classic. Most of us have been told to do those since elementary school, as they are often included in ab exercise routines. Yet what sport actually uses an athlete’s abdominals in isolation lying on the ground? Running, gymnastics, volleyball, climbing; power and strength are translated throughout the body by utilizing […]