E187: Zach Galla - An incredible run of form, discussions on mindset, physicality and confidence
About this episode
Zach Galla discusses his impressive climbing performance and the factors contributing to his success.
Wow, what form Zach Galla is in! Recent sends of Hypnotised Minds, Devilution, Return of the Sleepwalker and Shaolin, could be the most impressive run of ascents ever recorded. We really wanted to try and discern what could have led to such form, is it a mentality thing or improvements in strength? What is the optimum level of confidence for repeat sending? Knowing that rich veins of form are often ended with injury when do you take your foot off the gas? Can you stop to enjoy it? All these q...
People in this episode
Hosts: Sam Prior, Aidan Roberts
Guest: Zach Galla
Topics covered
- climbing
- mindset
- physicality
- confidence
- performance
- injury prevention
Keywords
- climbing
- Zach Galla
- mindset
- confidence
- injury
- performance
- ascents
Mentioned in this episode
Books & works: Hypnotised Minds, Devilution, Return of the Sleepwalker, Shaolin
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