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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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