Weekend Warrior: Busting Plateaus, Intentional Training, and Intuitive Eating

Break through plateaus, stay consistent, and make every session count with a free 14-day trial of Intentional Climber. https://www.thestruggleclimbingshow.com/intentional   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 Patreon Get access to all Pro Clinics, bonus episodes, and more. https://www.patreon.com/thestruggleclimbingshow   Father, husband, computer programmer, and weekend warrior Jeff Ash explores: Climbing in the 80s with Matt Samet Quitting climbing for 32 years  Ninja training crossover  Being more intentional with training  Focusing on technique The power of reflection and journaling  How to avoid gym distractions  Training indoors for just a few outdoor days Intuitive eating and forming a healthier relationship with food Drill work to improve movement The benefit of “coaching” our friends  - BIG THANKS TO THE AMAZING SPONSORS OF THE STRUGGLE WHO LOVE ROCK CLIMBING AS MUCH AS YOU DO: 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. Arc’teryx: Inspired by and tested in the Coast Mountains of BC, Arc’teryx makes gear to go the distance! If you’re out adventuring in the elements, Arc’teryx has got you covered. Shop their full collection at Arcteryx.com    And check out ALL the show’s awesome sponsors and exclusive deals at thestruggleclimbingshow.com/deals - Here are some AI generated show notes (hopefully the robots got it right) 00:00 Low Hanging Gains 00:56 Meet Jeff Ashe 09:53 Jeffs Climbing Roots 15:18 Life Break From Climbing 18:01 Return After 32 Years 22:59 Old School Ethics 23:50 Rebuilding At 50 Plus 26:02 Arcteryx Academy Plug 27:15 Shoe Gear Talk 27:43 Scarpa Shoe Picks 29:10 Software Engineer Origins 30:12 Tech Then and Now 32:03 Houston Gym Routine 34:04 Intentional Technique Gains 39:16 Planning Sessions and Drills 43:30 Outdoor Goals and Route Style 50:08 Intuitive Eating Coaching 54:57 Root Causes and Habit Fixes 58:40 Journaling Patterns in Training 01:00:33 Exaggerate Hip Technique 01:02:45 Drills and Coaching Tools 01:04:29 Film Your Sessions 01:07:38 What to Look For 01:12:12 Board Video Comparisons 01:13:24 Train Hard Then Have Fun 01:14:44 Summer Endurance Goals 01:17:10 Community Feedback and App 01:22:02 Jet Lag and Australia Trip 01:25:19 Back Injury and Reset 01:27:01 Training Plan Ahead 01:28:45 Closing Motivation   - Shoutout to Aiden Schlatter, Michael Martin, and Kent Olmstead for supporting at the Hero level on Patreon. So mega!  - 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!