The Average Climber Podcast

By Plug Tone Audio | 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, a... more

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The podcast currently has 172 episodes available.

The Average Climber Podcast episodes:

November 06, 2025 Top 3 Holiday Training Tips
For many climbers - the holiday season means more on our plates. More gatherings, more to-dos, more hosting, perhaps more tough feelings, and less time for training. So in this episode we're giving you our top 3 tips for navigating the holiday season with intention and bad-assery.

⚠️ P.S. We're releasing this episode NOW.... because 3 days before December starts is *probably* too late!

LINKS:

APPLY FOR 1:1 COACHING WITH LAUREN
https://usv2nrx1n1p.typeform.com/to/vFaAWnov

Book an Intro Call with Caitlin!
https://my.practicebetter.io/#/5ee7f9332a982306fcce6ca4/bookings?s=660ad849d02bd34a38dcf798

Join Caitlin's Newsletter
https://mailchi.mp/caitlinholmes/newsletter-bingo-signup

Join Lauren's Newsletter
https://www.goodsprayclimbing.com/training-plan-makeover

Get on the wait list for The Crew!
https://www.goodsprayclimbing.com/crew-wait-list-november-25

GET YOUR STICKER
https://forms.gle/qDenGJTAd5Qmspyz7

RESOURCES:

Lauren's Favorite Kettlebell Complexes:
- Turkish Get Up 3 Press Complex (advanced)
https://youtu.be/6jq88rJmFSY
- Swing Press Lunge
https://youtu.be/_kLI-IOL0YQ
- Tres-Cinco Complex
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XBION5kQhJ8

IG REEL - V Point Session 101
https://www.instagram.com/reel/DNn-rKvvMYy/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==

De-training research:
https://www.strongerbyscience.com/research-spotlight-detraining/
https://www.strongerbyscience.com/detraining/

...more
24min
October 30, 2025 Ep. 84: The Rules you Can Break in your Training and Nutrition
Rules can make decisions easier. Rules can keep you safe. But rules can also be so rigid that you leave progress on the table. In this episode we're showing you which rules you can break, and why. From performance seasons, to food morality, and when to do what training sessions - if you get worried about doing things "right", this episode is about to bring you some serious relief.

LINKS:

APPLY FOR 1:1 COACHING WITH LAUREN
https://usv2nrx1n1p.typeform.com/to/vFaAWnov

Book an Intro Call with Caitlin!
https://my.practicebetter.io/#/5ee7f9332a982306fcce6ca4/bookings?s=660ad849d02bd34a38dcf798
Join Caitlin's Newsletter
https://mailchi.mp/caitlinholmes/newsletter-bingo-signup

Join Lauren's Newsletter
https://www.goodsprayclimbing.com/training-plan-makeover

Get on the wait list for The Crew!
https://www.goodsprayclimbing.com/crew-wait-list-november-25

GET YOUR STICKER
https://forms.gle/qDenGJTAd5Qmspyz7
...more
1h 10min
October 23, 2025 Four Signs it's Time to Pivot
If climbing has been feeling a like a box cheez-its that have been in the pantry too long - this episode is for you. Because having a stale relationship with climbing - well, it could be better, ya know? So in this episode we're breaking down four signs that it might be time to pivot your approach.

If this title jumped out at you - that's your first sign that you need to give this a listen.

APPLY FOR 1:1 COACHING WITH LAUREN
https://usv2nrx1n1p.typeform.com/to/vFaAWnov
Join Caitlin's Newsletter
https://mailchi.mp/caitlinholmes/newsletter-bingo-signup

Join Lauren's Newsletter
https://www.goodsprayclimbing.com/training-plan-makeover

Get on the wait list for The Crew!
https://www.goodsprayclimbing.com/crew-wait-list-november-25

APPLY FOR 1:1 COACHING WITH LAUREN
https://usv2nrx1n1p.typeform.com/to/vFaAWnov

GET YOUR STICKER
https://forms.gle/qDenGJTAd5Qmspyz7
...more
24min
October 16, 2025 Ep 83: All things granite with Kris Hampton, "granite is a rental car"
Granite has shaped climbing history — from Yosemite to crags around the world. In this episode, we’re joined by coach Kris Hampton of the Power Company Podcast to unpack why granite feels so damn hard, how to get better at it, and what makes it such a cornerstone of climbing.

LINKS + RESOURCES:
Granite Edge from Nature Climbing
https://natureclimbing.com/products/stone-hanger-1?srsltid=AfmBOooMlRoLZuMOTsK6t58u95nNftWMPsn35bbkfmw8g9marvDiJvKy

Footholds - Resistors
https://www.powercompanyclimbing.com/store/p/resistors?aff=11

Wrist Wrench:
https://www.armassassinstrengthshop.com/products/axle-wrench
note from Kris: My favorite is 2 3/8 with the 3 hole bar and standard texture grip. The bar doesn’t fit a regular carabiner but I like the way it rolls better than the d ring version.

Karlos Nasar video - training session overview:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hZsq1rlBsmQ

Check out Kris and the Power Company Team
www.powercompanyclimbing.com

For more information on hangboarding, check out episodes 13 & 14 of this podcast.
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Get on the wait list for The Crew!
https://www.goodsprayclimbing.com/crew-wait-list-november-25

APPLY FOR 1:1 COACHING WITH LAUREN
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GET YOUR STICKER
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...more
1h 25min
October 09, 2025 Stop Bonking: Using Micro-fueling for Steady Energy
If eating a whole meal at the crag isn't your style, or you feel like energy during big climbing sessions really starts to slip, then you need to listen up.

In this episode, we're giving you a bite-sized lesson in micro-fueling. BON APPETIT! 🤌🏻

Join Caitlin's Newsletter
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Join Lauren's Newsletter
https://www.goodsprayclimbing.com/training-plan-makeover

Get on the wait list for The Crew!
https://www.goodsprayclimbing.com/crew-wait-list-november-25

APPLY FOR 1:1 COACHING WITH LAUREN
https://usv2nrx1n1p.typeform.com/to/vFaAWnov

GET YOUR STICKER
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...more
19min
October 02, 2025 Ep 82: How to Solo Boulder Outside with Chelsea Murn
Chelsea Murn is no stranger to solo bouldering. In fact, she was alone in the woods for many of the hardest boulders she's ever done (and she's racked up a few V10s in her day).
Many climbers struggle to get outdoors as often as they'd like - and part of that struggle comes from coordinating with climbing partners.

Enter - SOLO BOULDERING.

In this episode we cover
- the risks you take when bouldering by yourself
- building self-trust
- Chelsea's favorite gear recs
- and more!

RESOURCES:
- Chelsea loves Organic Pads
https://organicclimbing.com/collections/crash-pads
- Lauren + Caitlin are big fans of Send!
https://www.sendclimbing.com/collections/crash-pads

Chelsea on Pretty Hate Machine
https://www.instagram.com/p/DB2EAKUTNcI/?img_index=3&igsh=aGZqd3l5MW50ODh2

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...more
1h 10min
September 25, 2025 CASE STUDY: Climbing V9 through Chronic Illness
We've got a NEW episode style for you - case studies! Where we talk about real clients making real progress. This week we're talking about Caitlin's client, who was suffering with ulcerative colitis (if you aren't familiar with it - think EXTREME inflammatory gut problems).

We discuss:
- how Caitlin helped Jack reintroduce foods back into his diet
- getting Jack enough energy to be able to train and climb outside again
- how he healed, recovered and climbed his second V9!

Join Caitlin's Newsletter
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Join Lauren's Newsletter
https://www.goodsprayclimbing.com/training-plan-makeover

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...more
34min
September 18, 2025 ep 81. Weekend Warrior Survival Guide - part 2.
Welcome to part 2 of the weekend warrior survival guide. We're bringing you more nutrition planning tips that will blow your mind AND discussing the trap of "fun".

RESOURCES:
How to set climbing trip goals without losing your mind!
https://youtu.be/2PSfLEgiBlE

Join Lauren's Newsletter
https://www.goodsprayclimbing.com/training-plan-makeover

Join Caitlin's Newsletter
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...more
46min
September 11, 2025 Setting Outdoor Climbing Goals (No Grade Chasing Required)
You don't have to have a mega-proj and break into a new grade every season. You can have different goals. You can have goals for your nutrition. In this episode we're showing you how to spice up your outdoor climbing with goals that will make you better (and help you have more FUN too).

*P.S. I realized we said "raw egg" in this story, but let it be known that it was in fact a hard boiled egg. Our apologies 🤣

Join Lauren's Newsletter
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...more
30min
September 04, 2025 ep. 80: The Weekend Warrior's Survival Guide - part 1
THE BITCHES ARE BACK. 🎉

We are so excited to kick off September with you - and we know you've got crunchy leaves and crispy temps on the brain. It's about to be weekend climbing trip o'clock and we want you to be ready.

In part 1 of our weekend warrior's survival guide, we're teaching you...

> what you CAN train last-minute vs. what you can't
> changing the way you view your nutrition on a weekend climbing trip (your mind will be BLOWN)
> the *smart* way to flip the switch from indoor mode to your weekend warrior era

And so much more.

LINKS:

JOIN THE CREW
www.goodsprayclimbing.com/the-crew
last day to enroll for September is 9/7!

Join Caitlin's Newsletter
https://mailchi.mp/caitlinholmes/newsletter-bingo-signup

APPLY FOR 1:1 COACHING WITH LAUREN
https://usv2nrx1n1p.typeform.com/to/vFaAWnov

GET YOUR STICKER
https://forms.gle/qDenGJTAd5Qmspyz7

...more
1h 2min

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How many episodes does The Average Climber Podcast have?

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