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Hamish McArthur: Sending V17 Fast, Breakthrough Finger Training, One-Touch Technique, and a Burden Flash Attempt

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In this interview, elite climber Hamish McArthur shares:
  • Why he now seeks to avoid struggle 
  • How he got better when he stopped training  
  • The new grip position he learned from Daniel woods that took his performance to new levels
  • Boards vs spray walls for his training 
  • An argument against training up weaknesses 
  • The nemesis Kilter climb he has yet to do
  • How he sent Megatron (V17/9A) in 5 days
  • How he sent No One Mourns the Wicked (V17/9A) second or third go
  • Utilizing “One touch” climbing to send hard things fast 
  • Creative outlets and passions beyond climbing 
  • Attempting to flash Burden of Dreams

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

       
      01:10 Hamish's Climbing Achievements
      01:45 Mindset and Techniques
      02:54 Climbing Philosophy and Goals
      04:27 Interview with Hamish McArthur
      11:57 Training and Climbing Techniques
      22:53 Finger Strength and Training Insights
      43:21 Recovery and Nutrition
      50:13 Project Strategy and Mental Game
      51:05 Discussing the Kilter Board Climb
      53:01 Projecting Megatron and Other Boulders
      55:56 Fueling Climbing Gains with Fizzy Vantage
      57:21 The Mental Game of Climbing
      01:01:56 Achieving Success on Hard Projects
      01:06:03 Reflecting on Climbing Accomplishments
      01:25:22 Future Climbing Plans and Personal Interests
      01:31:49 Conclusion and Bonus Episode Teaser
       

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      This show is produced and hosted by Ryan Devlin, and edited by Glen Walker. The Struggle is a proud member of the Plug Tone Audio Collective, a diverse group of the best, most impactful podcasts in the outdoor industry.

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