Weekend Warrior: Breaking into V7 and 5.12 on Just 3 Hrs per Week at the Gym

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In this episode of the Weekend Warrior series, busy-dad climber Joey Churchman joins to discuss:

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How he broke into new grades on just 3 hours per week at the gym

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Tall-climber struggles (he's 6' 6.5")

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Big gains using a training app to stay focused and efficient

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From avoiding system boards to training almost exclusively on them

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How he programs his gym sessions and home training for optimal results

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Picking the right project to break into V7 and 5.12a

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Top-roping tactics for faster sends

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Using video to accelerate progress

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

00:00 Introduction and Welcome
00:25 Meet Joey Churchman: The Weekend Warrior
01:45 Balancing Climbing with Family and Work
03:03 Ryan's Personal Climbing Update
03:56 Joey's Climbing Background and Challenges
06:59 Training and Progression
14:44 Board Climbing Journey
20:27 Efficient Training Strategies
34:28 The Benefits of Running for Climbers
35:59 Balancing Fitness and Family
36:12 Running and Strength Conditioning Routine
37:38 Translating Training to Rock Climbing
39:38 Breaking into 5.12 Grades
47:16 Mental Strategies and Visualization
55:06 Bouldering with Family
59:06 Efficient Training and Video Analysis
01:04:07 Future Goals and Reflections
01:07:24 Host's Personal Climbing Update

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