The Average Climber Podcast
A podcast for the average rock climber featuring the training and nutrition information the everyday climber needs to know. Hosted by Lauren Abernathy, Head Coach and Founder of Good Spray Climbing, and Certified Nutrition Specialist, Caitlin Holmes. Come to learn about climbing, stay for the goofy antics. You’re in for a good time.
Episodes
Want to eat better? You have to change your behavior. Follow a training plan? Gotta change your behavior. Stick to a stretching routine? You guessed it - BEHAVIOR CHANGE. Changing your behavior is the root of everything you want to accomplish. In this episode, we're giving you six killer tips (beyond "Atomic Habits" stuff) to help you change your behaviors for the better. PLAY NUTRITION BINGO WITH CAITLIN (newsletter sign-up) A...
Dr. Evan Ingerson is back and this time we're tackling CORE TRAINING FOR CLIMBERS. Get the perspective of a physical therapist (Evan) and a coach (Lauren) as they dissect the big questions of core training like... - Should your core training be climbing specific? - How can you tell if your core is "low hanging fruit"? - What are the most common core training mistakes climbers make? We're covering all that and more - core up and t...
Should you take a week off or keep climbing on that tweaky finger? If a move makes your shoulder hurt a LOT but it feels fine 5 minutes later, what does that mean? If injury and pain feel confusing (or frustrating) to you - which is understandable - this episode with Climbing DPT Evan Ingerson is right up your alley. He has been working with climbers for 9+ years, climbing for 25 years, and was a multi-year youth national competi...
If you're someone who trains in the evenings after a long day of work - we see you, we feel you, and we know that some afternoons get totally off track. In this episode we're guiding you through the process of saving yourself from saying "eh, I'll just move that session to tomorrow". If you ever struggle with evening training motivation - this is for you.
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This episode features some b roll that we recorded for the hell of it. For those of you looking for some nutrition help when you're thinking about big days out in the elements, this episode will have some tasty tips for you. Plus, if you're one of those climber-runner types - this episode has plenty of nutrition tips you'll want to tune in for.
*A NOTE ON THE RACE ELEVATION* Lauren still does not have feedback from the race organi...
Ever wondered what it's like to boulder in France? What if your rest days could be a day trip to Paris? In this episode Caitlin is giving us all the details on her recent trip to Fontainebleau. This episode is two parts travel guide and one part chat between two good friends. If you're looking for climbing trip ideas, tune in ASAP.
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With the limitless options for how you can climb something, it's understandable that you might be looking over your shoulder every now and again for beta that feels better. So how do you decide if you need to ditch your beta for an upgrade, or stick with it and try harder? We're serving up 6 tips to help clear that up.
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In this snack break, we're talking about - you guessed it: SNACKS. Our top 10 favorite snacks to eat outside and why. If you're looking for some inspo for your next trip to the grocery store, look no further - we've got you covered. Register now for THE CREW! Last day to enroll is 4/11/25.
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Today we have a big, bad listener Q&A episode covering topics like: - how to start from square one when it comes to fear management
- what to do if you're always starving when you climb outside
- the deal with caloric deficits + climbing training
- how to get an effective route session done in 90 minutes or less
- preventing burnout and MORE. Thanks to all who submitted their questions, we appreciate you! Register now for TH...
If you feel as stiff as a board and it sucks to walk down the stairs, we need to talk. In this episode we're tackling the topic of delayed onset muscle soreness. How to prevent it and what to do if you're experiencing it. HINT: managing and preventing DOMS may require tweaks to your training and nutrition. Tune in! RPE Training: https://youtu.be/yZ1YdfyRX8o CAITLIN LINKS: 1. Join Caitlin's Newsletter LAUREN LINKS: 1. Get on La...
Should we be sharing Lauren's signature coaching framework on air for all to hear? Top chefs would tell us to keep the secret recipe under-wraps. But, eh, we aren't the type to gate keep. If you've ever felt overwhelmed, unsure, or confused about decisions in your programming - this episode is for you. You're about to learn a process that will take your training from fuzzy to focused. CAITLIN LINKS: 1. Vault Sale is on NOW 2. Join...
If we could wave a magic wand and give every climber three nutrition skills - this is what we'd pick. Tune in to hear all about them. Do you have these skills, or if could you use a tune up?
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When you start training - you expect to see shifts in the weights you can lift, what edge you can hang on, and the amount that you can climb. Maybe you even see progress in how quickly you can climb certain grades.
But there are some other changes you might notice too - in your energy levels, your appetite, and in your body itself. In this episode, we're taking a look at the way's your body might change (on the inside and the outsi...
In terms of things climbers say they "should" be doing - mobility work is top of mind. If you've been pondering becoming someone who stretches regularly - for your climbing or your general wellbeing, these five tips are guaranteed to help you develop a focused, effective stretching practice.
Resources
Mercedes Pollmeier's YouTube Channel
We don't want to ruffle your feathers, but we do want you to get better at climbing, improve your nutrition, and have an enjoyable time while you do it. And if that takes some feather ruffling, then... *Boxing announcer voice* 📣 LET'S GET READY TO RUFFLLLLLEEEEEE In this episode we’re taking you through the top 6 toughest pills to swallow in your climbing and your nutrition. Hear us out. Because chances are if we’re talking ab...
If you ask Chat GPT for nutrition advice - will you get the guidance you need? Or are you entering the danger zone. This week, Caitlin is reviewing a climbing focused nutrition plan from Chat GPT. Come for Caitlin's verdict, stay for the actionable tips (and Lauren's relentless razzing of our proverbial AI overlords). CAITLIN LINKS: 1. Apply For Caitlin's Nutrition Coaching https://www.caitlinholmes.com/apply-now 2. Get the fre...
Everyone loves to talk about macros - so we decided it was high time the micronutrients get some love. In this episode we're teaching you about the color of food and the specific nutritional function of each color of the rainbow. If you know you need to get more fruits and veggies in (but you aren't exactly sure how or why) - this is the perfect listen. CAITLIN LINKS: 1. Apply For Caitlin's Nutrition Coaching https://www.caitlin...
This week we decided to figure out if Lauren is going to be out of a job soon. We asked Chat GPT to write us a training program - specifically focusing on finger strength and endurance training. Will coaches be ousted by ChatGPT? Or will humanity reign supreme? Tune in to find out and get our thought's on Chat GPT's training expertise. LAUREN LINKS: 1. Sunset sale: self guided programs for 15% off before they go away forever! 2 ...
During our holiday hiatus - we got a question that really stuck out to us. "It feels like my climbing partners don't always fit with the way I want to approach climbing. How do I find the right partners for me?" We took that question and ran with it. In this episode we're talking partnerships vs. friendships, what to look for in a climbing partner, the red flags we'd avoid, and how to build community. Good climbing partnerships d...
Lauren here. I'm writing a special note about my dear friend and co-host, Caitlin. I'm so proud to call this woman my friend and I am THRILLED for the direction she is taking things. It takes so many guts to make changes to your business and I'm so excited for what's to come. Tune in to find out about Caitlin's BIG REVEAL.
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