Michaela Kiersch: Her Latest 5.15a (9a+) Ascent, Grade Debates, Power Endurance Training, and Reel Rock

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Michaela Kiersch: Her Latest 5.15a (9a+) Ascent, Grade Debates, Power Endurance Training, and Reel Rock

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The story behind her FA of Mad Lib (9a / 5.14d)

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Sending Dolby Surround (9a+ / 5.15a) after a hold broke

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Trading beta with Will Bosi

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Taking her strength and power endurance to a new level

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Handling send pressure on a limit project

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The challenge of grading the hardest climbs

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A case for doing easier volume

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The most efficient way to build endurance

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Being featured in Reel Rock

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

00:00 Pressure at the Limit

00:24 Mikaela Returns

01:27 Big Sends Preview

04:03 Lyme Disease Detour

07:10 Catching Up and Moving

08:50 Vermont Bouldering Tear

09:53 Madlib First Ascent

15:22 Jaws and Size Beta

16:25 Dolby Surround Backstory

19:04 Two Months on Dolby

21:44 Sponsor Break

24:41 Training for Dolby

27:08 Send Day Mindset

32:50 Grading and Consensus

35:50 Grades Versus Inspiration

39:20 Breakthrough Grades Memories

42:21 Colorado Plans And Technique

44:58 Tactics And Smart Volume

45:55 Intentional Climber App

47:47 Anti Style And Beta Sharing

50:34 Training For Route Season

51:48 Endurance Sessions Explained

55:22 Madness Cave Prep Tips

58:32 Mindset Journaling Progress

01:02:13 Real Rock Feature Reveal

01:06:46 Bonus Episode And Patreon

01:11:00 Host Red Session Update

01:16:18 Thanks Sponsors And Wrap

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