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Weekend Warrior Gentil Nguyen shares insights including:

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  How she sent ten V10s in her first two years outside
  


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  Challenges (and advantages!) of being 4'11"
  


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  Why indoor climbs can be harder than outdoors for short climbers
  


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  Climbing 3 days per week and doing very little other training
  


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  Why her first season was so magical, and her second season a struggle
  


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  Dealing with send pressure
  


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  The importance of releasing expectations
  


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  Separating self-worth from climbing performance
  


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  Flexibility and finger strength tips to "climb taller"
  

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

02:11 Gentil's Climbing Background and Achievements
02:48  Host's Recent Outdoor Climbing Experience
19:40 Gentil's Climbing Philosophy and Training Routine
27:26 Gentil's Transition to Outdoor Climbing
33:43  Planning Bouldering Trips
34:48  Setting Expectations and Priorities
36:28  Researching and Identifying Boulders
37:18  Inspiration and Community Impact
37:54 Safety Gear Spotlight: Petzl Connect Adjust
39:41  Challenges of Short Climbers
41:58  Mental Journey and Training Blocks
46:43  Balancing Performance and Enjoyment
54:07  Future Goals and Outdoor Climbing
55:52  Indoor Climbing and Personal Growth
56:40  Tips for Short Climbers
01:00:10  Red Rock Bouldering Recommendations
01:04:15  Conclusion and Final Thoughts

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This show is produced and hosted by Ryan Devlin, and edited by Glen Walker. The Struggle is carbon-neutral in partnership with The Honnold Foundation and 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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