#102: The Road to 5.13a - Part 4: Closing the Deal!

<p>What does it take to climb your first 5.13a? In this episode, you'll hear my recommendations for Ryan Devlin as he closes in on completing his first 5.13a, a Red River Gorge classic named "The Force".</p> <p>This is a follow-up to episodes #86, #91, and #94, in which I coach Ryan through the long process of training for and working on his first-ever 5.13. You will hear where Ryan is at with his project--you'll learn some of his struggles along the way, including a minor finger/hand injury early this year.</p> <p>We'll discuss Ryan's training plan for the next 6 to 8 weeks until the Autumn "send season" arrives. We'll also dig deep into these important topics: </p> <ul> <li> <p>What went right and wrong on the almost-send last season</p> </li> <li> <p>How to carry a project over from one season to the next</p> </li> <li> <p>The secret to being a successful route climber</p> </li> <li> <p>Aerobic vs Anaerobic endurance training</p> </li> <li> <p>The science of building route fitness</...