About this episode

Chris Martin shares his journey of climbing, quitting, and returning stronger in his 50s.

Join the email list to get a FREE private finger training clinic with Dr. Tyler Nelson(normally $15) www.thestruggleclimbingshow.com/strong Support the Show on PatreonGet access to all Pro Clinics, bonus episodes, and more.https://www.patreon.com/thestruggleclimbingshow 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 - 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…

People in this episode

Host: Ryan Devlin

Guest: Chris Martin

Topics covered

• climbing
• personal growth
• training
• resilience
• nutrition
• sponsorship

Keywords

• climbing
• 5.11
• 5.13
• training
• endurance
• nutrition
• sponsorship

Sponsors

PhysiVantage, SCARPA

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Organizations: The Struggle Climbing Show

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