Will Bosi: Sending four V17s, Simple Training for Power and Endurance, 5.15d / 9c+ Goals, the Problem with Downgrading

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In this episode, elite climber Will Bosi explores:

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His latest V17 send, Spots of Time

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His biggest struggle as a climber

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Climbing with a crowd vs by himself

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His surprisingly simple training routine

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Replica training, and when it works / doesn't work

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How he builds endurance

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What gas station food he ate before sending his latest V17

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Projecting tactics

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Speed vs Accuracy when it comes to limit climbs

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Which mega Adam Ondra route he plans to project soon

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CHAPTERS:

• Struggle: 0:06:36

• Training: 0:45:22

• Nutrition: 0:59:06

• Tactics: 1:05:23

• Mental Game: 1:24:30

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