The Struggle Climbing Show
The Struggle Climbing Show
Ryan Devlin
Weekend Warrior: Busting Plateaus, Intentional Training, and Intuitive Eating
1 hour 29 minutes Posted Jul 22, 2026 at 8:00 am.
Low Hanging Gains
Meet Jeff Ashe
Jeffs Climbing Roots
Life Break From Climbing
Return After 32 Years
Old School Ethics
Rebuilding At 50 Plus
Arcteryx Academy Plug
Shoe Gear Talk
Scarpa Shoe Picks
Software Engineer Origins
Tech Then and Now
Houston Gym Routine
Intentional Technique Gains
Planning Sessions and Drills
Outdoor Goals and Route Style
Intuitive Eating Coaching
Root Causes and Habit Fixes
Journaling Patterns in Training
Exaggerate Hip Technique
Drills and Coaching Tools
Film Your Sessions
What to Look For
Board Video Comparisons
Train Hard Then Have Fun
Summer Endurance Goals
Community Feedback and App
Jet Lag and Australia Trip
Back Injury and Reset
Training Plan Ahead
Closing Motivation
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Break through plateaus, stay consistent, and make every session count with a free 14-day trial of Intentional Climber.
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Father, husband, computer programmer, and weekend warrior Jeff Ash explores:
Climbing in the 80s with Matt Samet
Quitting climbing for 32 years 
Ninja training crossover 
Being more intentional with training 
Focusing on technique
The power of reflection and journaling 
How to avoid gym distractions 
Training indoors for just a few outdoor days
Intuitive eating and forming a healthier relationship with food
Drill work to improve movement
The benefit of “coaching” our friends 
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Shoutout to Aiden Schlatter, Michael Martin, and Kent Olmstead for supporting at the Hero level on Patreon. So mega! 
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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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