CLIMBING FOR A REASON

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    My Thoughts on training, health, growth, and some of my personal experiences.

    Practical climbing training advice from a full-time coach. Articles on strength and fingerboard training, sport climbing and bouldering progression, performance coaching, injury prevention, climber health, mindset, and recovery. Written from real coaching experience, not theory.

    October 202615 MINYouth Climbing

    Growth Plate Injuries in Youth Climbers and the Cost of Chasing Greatness

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    September 20268 minNEW

    Can You Climb With a Finger Injury? What to Keep Training and What to Stop

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    July 20266 minInfo

    How Long Does a Pulley Injury Take to Heal in Climbing

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    Jun 20266 minINFO

    Finger Pulley Injuries in Climbing: What They Are and What to Do

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    2026-08-303 min Instagram

    Edu Ruano Sends Cosi Fan Tutte 8c+ at Piscineta

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    Jun 20268 MINInfo

    Why Am I Not Getting Better at Climbing? Five Reasons You're Stuck at the Same Grade

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    May 20269MINInfo

    Recovery for Climbers: How Sleep, Stress, and Lifestyle Shape Your Climbing

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    May 20268 MINInfo

    Strength Training for Rock Climbers: Why It Matters More Than You Think

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    May 20265 MINTip

    Beginner Fingerboard Training Guide: How to Build Finger Strength Safely for Climbing

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