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18. How to Actually Stick to Your Training When Life Gets Messy

18. How to Actually Stick to Your Training When Life Gets Messy

Update: 2025-04-15
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In this episode, Natasha discusses the common reasons why training plans fail and offers practical strategies to create more realistic and flexible training schedules.

She emphasizes the importance of mindset shifts, the concept of a 'minimum viable week', and how to adapt plans to fit real-life challenges. The conversation highlights the need for consistency over perfection and provides insights into building sustainable training habits for climbers.

Takeaways

  • Most training plans fail because they are idealistic rather than realistic.
  • Flexibility in training plans is crucial for consistency.
  • Missing a session does not equate to failure; it's part of the process.
  • Reframing setbacks can help maintain motivation and progress.
  • Mental contrasting helps visualize both goals and obstacles.
  • A minimum viable week allows for training even during chaotic times.
  • Building a plan that accounts for real-life challenges is essential.
  • Consistency is more important than perfection in training.
  • Having a backup plan can prevent burnout and frustration.
  • Training should be adaptable to fit individual lifestyles and commitments.


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18. How to Actually Stick to Your Training When Life Gets Messy

18. How to Actually Stick to Your Training When Life Gets Messy

Natasha Barnes