https://simplecast.com Come Circle Up with Allison Vest and Kyra Condie. This podcast is the perfect length to get you psyched on your way to the gym or during a 30 min workout. Listen to some light hearted and deep diving talks into climbing, motivation, body image, mindset, and more! Great for climbers and non-climbers alike! 2022 Circle Up Allison Vest and Kyra Condie en Tue, 16 Dec 2025 15:00:00 +0000 Tue, 16 Dec 2025 15:00:12 +0000 https://circle-up.simplecast.com https://image.simplecastcdn.com/images/02b4331c-50b5-4997-854a-3c1492269202/bb89ff9d-162c-4882-92b3-396b48baa79e/3000x3000/podcast-20-1.jpg?aid=rss_feed https://circle-up.simplecast.com episodic Come Circle Up with Allison Vest and Kyra Condie. This podcast is the perfect length to get you psyched on your way to the gym or during a 30 min workout. Listen to some light hearted and deep diving talks into climbing, motivation, body image, mindset, and more! Great for climbers and non-climbers alike! Kyra Condie, Allison Vest false https://feeds.simplecast.com/40ygwyae climbing podcast, ifsc, climb harder, how to get better at climbing, ifsc world cup, training for climbing, allison vest, athetics, athlete, body image, climbing, confidence boosting, elite athlete, kyra condie, mental health, olympian, olympics, pro athlete, rock climbing, self confidence Kyra Condie kyracondie96@gmail.com 6f9cb8df-36e8-4bdb-a8b1-6c921b650a67 Tue, 16 Dec 2025 15:00:00 +0000 kyracondie96@gmail.com (Hazel Findlay, Emily Harrington, Kyra Condie, Freddie Kolwey) https://circle-up.simplecast.com/episodes/the-mentorship-sessions-e5-emily-harrington-and-hazel-findlay-IYPnEL4D The Mentorship Sessions E5 Emily Harrington and Hazel Findlay Hazel Findlay, Emily Harrington, Kyra Condie, Freddie Kolwey 01:01:48 In this final episode of the mini series The Mentorship Sessions, we are delighted to be joined by Emily Harrington and Hazel Findlay. Both of these women have accolades and accomplishments that speak for themselves, but let go ahead and name a few to start off. Emily was the fourth woman ever to free climb El Cap in a day, and the first woman to do so via the Golden Gate route, she's summited Mount Everest, is a very accomplished comp climber, and has the first female ascent of a number of worldwide 5.14s. Meanwhile Hazel has been a pro climber for over a decade, she was the first woman to climb a trad route rated E9, she's put up multiple first ascents on big walls, she was the 3rd person to send Magic Line (5.14c) in Yosemite, and is the Founder of StrongMind which focuses on mental training and fear management. The two of them were once teammates on the North Face team and went on a number of adventures across the world including a trip to big wall in Morocco, which we get into. They both discuss how becoming a mother has changed their approach to fear and risk management, and how to trust (and when not to trust) a mentor, setting boundaries, and their own mental training. Join our Patreon! 👉 patreon.com/circleup Follow us on Instagram: 👉 instagram.com/crcleup In this final episode of the mini series The Mentorship Sessions, we are delighted to be joined by Emily Harrington and Hazel Findlay. Both of these women have accolades and accomplishments that speak for themselves, but let go ahead and name a few to start off. Emily was the fourth woman ever to free climb El Cap in a day, and the first woman to do so via the Golden Gate route, she's summited Mount Everest, is a very accomplished comp climber, and has the first female ascent of a number of worldwide 5.14s. Meanwhile Hazel has been a pro climber for over a decade, she was the first woman to climb a trad route rated E9, she's put up multiple first ascents on big walls, she was the 3rd person to send Magic Line (5.14c) in Yosemite, and is the Founder of StrongMind which focuses on mental training and fear management. The two of them were once teammates on the North Face team and went on a number of adventures across the world including a trip to big wall in Morocco, which we get into. They both discuss how becoming a mother has changed their approach to fear and risk management, and how to trust (and when not to trust) a mentor, setting boundaries, and their own mental training. Join our Patreon! 👉 patreon.com/circleup Follow us on Instagram: 👉 instagram.com/crcleup climbing podcast, kyra condie, rock climbing, mentorship, climbing, climbing mentorship, hazel findlay, mental training, training for climbing, emily harrington, yosemite false full 66 5949be88-11e1-4b76-9811-3c05fec2ff5c Tue, 9 Dec 2025 15:00:00 +0000 kyracondie96@gmail.com (Kyra Condie, Freddie Kolwey) https://circle-up.simplecast.com/episodes/e61-does-climbing-media-under-hype-womens-accomplishments-i8Hik6gw E61 Does Climbing Media Under-Hype Women's Accomplishments? Kyra Condie, Freddie Kolwey 00:41:46 In this episode—brought to you by OCUN, engineered for climbing—Kyra Condie and Freddie Kolwey dive into the numbers behind elite bouldering: how many women have climbed V14 or harder, how many men have climbed V16 or harder, and why climbing media still doesn’t give women’s achievements the attention they deserve. They unpack the shrinking space for stories that aren’t tied to being “the first,” and how that pressure shapes which accomplishments make headlines. They also explore the frustrating pattern where a climb seems to lose some of its perceived impressiveness once a woman does it, and how this dynamic can unintentionally pit women against one another. Later, they break down the recent World Championships in Seoul, South Korea, and Kyra shares her experience at a uniquely formatted competition in France. Join our Patreon for free or as little as $3 a month for extra members-only content! patreon.com/circleup And follow us on instagram to show support! https://www.instagram.com/crcleup/ In this episode—brought to you by OCUN, engineered for climbing—Kyra Condie and Freddie Kolwey dive into the numbers behind elite bouldering: how many women have climbed V14 or harder, how many men have climbed V16 or harder, and why climbing media still doesn’t give women’s achievements the attention they deserve. They unpack the shrinking space for stories that aren’t tied to being “the first,” and how that pressure shapes which accomplishments make headlines. They also explore the frustrating pattern where a climb seems to lose some of its perceived impressiveness once a woman does it, and how this dynamic can unintentionally pit women against one another. Later, they break down the recent World Championships in Seoul, South Korea, and Kyra shares her experience at a uniquely formatted competition in France. Join our Patreon for free or as little as $3 a month for extra members-only content! patreon.com/circleup And follow us on instagram to show support! https://www.instagram.com/crcleup/ kyra condie, rock climbing, climbing, freddie kolwey, climbing training, training for climbing, allison vest, ifsc false full 65 7b643dca-9a58-4f34-b823-762580c1f06b Tue, 18 Nov 2025 15:00:00 +0000 kyracondie96@gmail.com (Kyra Condie) https://circle-up.simplecast.com/episodes/e60-hot-takes-athletes-endorsing-onlyfans-the-glorification-of-free-soloing-and-sports-washing-Rx97dNlI E60 HOT TAKES: Athletes Endorsing OnlyFans, the Glorification of Free Soloing, and Sports-Washing Kyra Condie 00:50:11 CONTENT WARNING: Nothing too scandalous is talked about in this episode, but we do refer to the platform OnlyFans and if you are a parent, maybe listen to this episode first before letting someone under 18 listen! If you are under 18, please talk to your parent, guardian, or trusted adult before listening. With that said, this is our next episode in our series of "ethical debates" in climbing and sport. We start with the apparent glorification of danger, specifically free soloing and highballing and how it relates to the age of social media and click baiting. We then discuss how OnlyFans has been offering athletes contracts to endorse their platform and use it however they want to--we discuss whether this would change your career as a professional athlete or limit potential opportunities. That leads to a discussion about the use of athletes to garner positive public perception and how the "Enhanced Games" are doing just that for big pharma and venture capitol firms. We also go a bit more climbing specific and talk about whether it still counts as a "flash" if you've trained on a 3D printed replica before trying an outdoor boulder. This was spicier than our typical episodes so PLEASE let us know what you think! CONTENT WARNING: Nothing too scandalous is talked about in this episode, but we do refer to the platform OnlyFans and if you are a parent, maybe listen to this episode first before letting someone under 18 listen! If you are under 18, please talk to your parent, guardian, or trusted adult before listening. With that said, this is our next episode in our series of "ethical debates" in climbing and sport. We start with the apparent glorification of danger, specifically free soloing and highballing and how it relates to the age of social media and click baiting. We then discuss how OnlyFans has been offering athletes contracts to endorse their platform and use it however they want to--we discuss whether this would change your career as a professional athlete or limit potential opportunities. That leads to a discussion about the use of athletes to garner positive public perception and how the "Enhanced Games" are doing just that for big pharma and venture capitol firms. We also go a bit more climbing specific and talk about whether it still counts as a "flash" if you've trained on a 3D printed replica before trying an outdoor boulder. This was spicier than our typical episodes so PLEASE let us know what you think! false full 64 7d5d5a00-bcea-4e22-8998-087f7f4566c6 Mon, 3 Nov 2025 15:00:00 +0000 kyracondie96@gmail.com (Kyra Condie, Allison Vest) https://circle-up.simplecast.com/episodes/e59-the-art-of-training-your-weaknesses-and-board-climbing-basics-gk6hPUqS E59 The Art of Training Your Weaknesses and Board Climbing Basics Kyra Condie, Allison Vest 00:41:47 Welcome back for another episode of the Circle Up! Podcast. In this episode, Kyra and Allison go over what Allison has been up to in the recent months since she hasn't been on the podcast for a while. She's mainly been in the "pain cave" focusing on training now that she's healthy and was able to have a proper "off" season. Allison shares what she's been focusing on and how that focus on improving her weaknesses has actually helped hone in her training over the last couple months and make tangible improvements, even if it costs some margin on her strengths. Her and Kyra then go on a long tangent about board climbing and how it can be helpful in anyone's training of any level. Kyra shares some big updates on her end, like how she's gotten into trail running, her new position on the IFSC Board, and what events she has coming up. Welcome back for another episode of the Circle Up! Podcast. In this episode, Kyra and Allison go over what Allison has been up to in the recent months since she hasn't been on the podcast for a while. She's mainly been in the "pain cave" focusing on training now that she's healthy and was able to have a proper "off" season. Allison shares what she's been focusing on and how that focus on improving her weaknesses has actually helped hone in her training over the last couple months and make tangible improvements, even if it costs some margin on her strengths. Her and Kyra then go on a long tangent about board climbing and how it can be helpful in anyone's training of any level. Kyra shares some big updates on her end, like how she's gotten into trail running, her new position on the IFSC Board, and what events she has coming up. climbing podcast, kyra condie, rock climbing, climbing, climbing training, training for climbing, allison vest, ifsc false full 63 e63f5b81-b55a-4384-9cb6-033890479f8c Tue, 7 Oct 2025 14:00:00 +0000 kyracondie96@gmail.com (Jon Glassberg, Jess Glassberg, Kyra Condie, Freddie Kolwey) https://circle-up.simplecast.com/episodes/the-mentorship-sessions-e4-with-jess-and-jon-glassberg-xo_iiblD The Mentorship Sessions E4 with Jess and Jon Glassberg Jon Glassberg, Jess Glassberg, Kyra Condie, Freddie Kolwey 01:29:07 The Glassbergs are no strangers to juggling chaos. Between running a production company (Louder Than 11), raising two-year-old twin girls, and traveling the world to capture some of the most impressive climbing of our time; their lives are full to the brim. Which is exactly why Kyra and Freddie thought they'd be a fantastic fit for the Mentorship Sessions Series. In this conversation, Jon and Jess open up about the challenges of parenthood, the exciting projects they’re working on, Jess’s crash course into climbing, Jon’s own climbing journey, and Jess's PHD, among many other topics. Since recording, their feature length film GIRL CLIMBER—featuring Emily Harrington’s groundbreaking free ascent of El Cap Free in a day—has been released, so be sure to check it out. This episode also shines a light on how mentorship can look different within a partnership, highlighting the ways couples can mentor and support each other across all areas of life. Like what you hear? Join our Patreon! 👉 patreon.com/circleup Follow us on Instagram: 👉 instagram.com/crcleup The Glassbergs are no strangers to juggling chaos. Between running a production company (Louder Than 11), raising two-year-old twin girls, and traveling the world to capture some of the most impressive climbing of our time; their lives are full to the brim. Which is exactly why Kyra and Freddie thought they'd be a fantastic fit for the Mentorship Sessions Series. In this conversation, Jon and Jess open up about the challenges of parenthood, the exciting projects they’re working on, Jess’s crash course into climbing, Jon’s own climbing journey, and Jess's PHD, among many other topics. Since recording, their feature length film GIRL CLIMBER—featuring Emily Harrington’s groundbreaking free ascent of El Cap Free in a day—has been released, so be sure to check it out. This episode also shines a light on how mentorship can look different within a partnership, highlighting the ways couples can mentor and support each other across all areas of life. Like what you hear? Join our Patreon! 👉 patreon.com/circleup Follow us on Instagram: 👉 instagram.com/crcleup kyra condie, louder than 11, rock climbing, climbing, climbing mentorship, climbing training, jon glassberg, ifsc, jess glassberg, circle up false full 62 50af683a-b6a2-4b73-9594-afb7e133a472 Tue, 30 Sep 2025 14:00:00 +0000 kyracondie96@gmail.com (Kyra Condie, Freddie Kolwey) https://circle-up.simplecast.com/episodes/e58-finding-stoke-in-the-send-and-climbing-partners-with-varying-ability-levels-3I3nhRbk E58 Finding Stoke in the Send and Climbing Partners with Varying Ability Levels Kyra Condie, Freddie Kolwey 00:38:35 In this episode Kyra Condie and Freddie Kolwey chat about how sometimes your mood (and let’s be honest) your self worth is tied to sending a rock. Kyra experienced this on her latest trip to Africa, talking about how projecting was wearing down on her and how she had a specific day where the goal was to stand on top of “anything”. Kyra and Freddie both share stories relating to how their mood has improved after sending or how they’ve managed that, and whether that is an inherently “bad” thing or not. Then they talk about what it’s like to climb with a climbing parter who has a very different ability level than yourself, whether that’s much better or much worse. Freddie shares how she’s framed climbing with people who are stronger than her and Kyra shares how she sometimes finds it easier to climb alone when the social dynamics get too complicated or are taking away from the quality of her session. Like what you hear? Join our Patreon! 👉 patreon.com/circleup Follow us on Instagram: 👉 instagram.com/crcleup In this episode Kyra Condie and Freddie Kolwey chat about how sometimes your mood (and let’s be honest) your self worth is tied to sending a rock. Kyra experienced this on her latest trip to Africa, talking about how projecting was wearing down on her and how she had a specific day where the goal was to stand on top of “anything”. Kyra and Freddie both share stories relating to how their mood has improved after sending or how they’ve managed that, and whether that is an inherently “bad” thing or not. Then they talk about what it’s like to climb with a climbing parter who has a very different ability level than yourself, whether that’s much better or much worse. Freddie shares how she’s framed climbing with people who are stronger than her and Kyra shares how she sometimes finds it easier to climb alone when the social dynamics get too complicated or are taking away from the quality of her session. Like what you hear? Join our Patreon! 👉 patreon.com/circleup Follow us on Instagram: 👉 instagram.com/crcleup circle up!, kyra condie, rock climbing, climbing, bouldering, training for climbing, allison vest, ifsc, circle up false full 61 e2eab162-d3fb-4260-922f-6635cb96956e Sat, 6 Sep 2025 14:00:00 +0000 kyracondie96@gmail.com (Mat Wright, Sevan Mclean, Freddie Kolwey, Kyra Condie) https://circle-up.simplecast.com/episodes/the-mentorship-sessions-e3-with-mat-wright-and-sevan-mclean-KM_f81Gz The Mentorship Sessions E3 with Mat Wright and Sevan Mclean Mat Wright, Sevan Mclean, Freddie Kolwey, Kyra Condie 01:09:38 Welcome to the Mentorship Sessions, a Circle Up! mini-series where we share high-level mentorship insights through real conversations with pairs who’ve guided and learned from each other. In this episode, UK-based professional climber and full-time coach Mat Wright joins with his client and friend Sevan Mclean, an incredibly strong and enthusiastic climber from Montana. Together with hosts Kyra Condie and Freddie Kolwey, they dive into the ways their coaching relationship has shaped both of them—showing that mentorship goes both directions. Mat and Sevan share how their late starts in climbing, unique backgrounds, and outlooks on life have influenced their approaches to the sport. Sevan, who has also coached a local youth team, talks about the thoughtful lessons he aims to pass on to the next generation, while Mat reflects on the joy he finds in helping others push their limits through focusing on improving their mental game, technique, and physical fitness. Like what you hear? Join our Patreon! 👉 patreon.com/circleup Follow us on Instagram: 👉 instagram.com/crcleup Welcome to the Mentorship Sessions, a Circle Up! mini-series where we share high-level mentorship insights through real conversations with pairs who’ve guided and learned from each other. In this episode, UK-based professional climber and full-time coach Mat Wright joins with his client and friend Sevan Mclean, an incredibly strong and enthusiastic climber from Montana. Together with hosts Kyra Condie and Freddie Kolwey, they dive into the ways their coaching relationship has shaped both of them—showing that mentorship goes both directions. Mat and Sevan share how their late starts in climbing, unique backgrounds, and outlooks on life have influenced their approaches to the sport. Sevan, who has also coached a local youth team, talks about the thoughtful lessons he aims to pass on to the next generation, while Mat reflects on the joy he finds in helping others push their limits through focusing on improving their mental game, technique, and physical fitness. Like what you hear? Join our Patreon! 👉 patreon.com/circleup Follow us on Instagram: 👉 instagram.com/crcleup sport climbing, rock climbing, mentorship, climbing, climbing training, mental training false full 60 37d332fd-946d-4a70-8074-3f0163bbb5a2 Mon, 18 Aug 2025 14:00:00 +0000 kyracondie96@gmail.com (Tim Emmett, Will Gadd, Freddie Kolwey, Kyra Condie) https://circle-up.simplecast.com/episodes/the-mentorship-sessions-e2-with-tim-emmett-and-will-gadd-Ep8RyZ8Q The Mentorship Sessions E2 with Adventure Athletes Tim Emmett and Will Gadd Tim Emmett, Will Gadd, Freddie Kolwey, Kyra Condie 01:22:08 Welcome to the Mentorship Sessions! In this episode of the mini series, Kyra and Freddie interview long time friends, climbing partners, and extreme adventure multi-sport athletes Will Gadd and Tim Emmett. Tim is a professional climber, ex–base jumper, and freediver who’s pioneered deep-water soloing, pushed the limits of ice climbing, and thrown himself into the extremes of every sport he’s tried. Will is a climber, ice climber, paraglider, ex–base jumper, and kayaker with X Games gold medals, Ice Climbing World Cup wins, Canadian sport climbing national titles, and the former world record for the longest paragliding flight, including gliding over the Grand Canyon. The two first met at an Ice Climbing World Cup and quickly bonded over a shared appetite for adventure and risk. We talk about how they met, how they approached big goals, like ice climbing Helmcken Falls, and how they assess risk, coming from two people who used to base jump but quit it before it "quit them". You wont want to miss this episode! Like what you hear? Join our Patreon! 👉 patreon.com/circleup Follow us on Instagram: 👉 instagram.com/crcleup Welcome to the Mentorship Sessions! In this episode of the mini series, Kyra and Freddie interview long time friends, climbing partners, and extreme adventure multi-sport athletes Will Gadd and Tim Emmett. Tim is a professional climber, ex–base jumper, and freediver who’s pioneered deep-water soloing, pushed the limits of ice climbing, and thrown himself into the extremes of every sport he’s tried. Will is a climber, ice climber, paraglider, ex–base jumper, and kayaker with X Games gold medals, Ice Climbing World Cup wins, Canadian sport climbing national titles, and the former world record for the longest paragliding flight, including gliding over the Grand Canyon. The two first met at an Ice Climbing World Cup and quickly bonded over a shared appetite for adventure and risk. We talk about how they met, how they approached big goals, like ice climbing Helmcken Falls, and how they assess risk, coming from two people who used to base jump but quit it before it "quit them". You wont want to miss this episode! Like what you hear? Join our Patreon! 👉 patreon.com/circleup Follow us on Instagram: 👉 instagram.com/crcleup mixed climbing, tim emmett, kyra condie, will gadd, mentorship, climbing, ice climbing, base jumping, outdoor climbing false full 59 febe1490-efd1-455b-a8d1-4bbaf734bf09 Mon, 4 Aug 2025 14:00:00 +0000 kyracondie96@gmail.com (Kyra Condie) https://circle-up.simplecast.com/episodes/the-mentorship-sessions-e1-with-kyra-condie-and-freddie-kolwey-vxx6hqP7 The Mentorship Sessions E1 with Kyra Condie and Freddie Kolwey Kyra Condie 00:41:53 Welcome to The Mentorship Sessions! In this mini series, releasing throughout August and September 2025, usual host Kyra Condie paired up with Freddie Kolwey to interview pairs of mentors and mentees in order to shed light onto what makes a good relationship, why having a mentor helps in climbing and outdoor sports in general, and to just dig into the way people support one another. This idea was sparked by Freddie, because as climbing grows in popularity, the number of new climbers is outpacing the number of experienced climbers, and it can be harder for newer climbers to find a personal mentor. Ultimately, our hope is to facilitate conversations between the four pairings; Will Gadd and Tim Emmett, Matt Wright and Sevan Mclean, Jess Glassberg and Jon Glassberg, and Emily Harrington and Hazel Findlay, that illuminate the gifts they have each gained from their relationship and to share that with our community, providing mentorship and community from afar. In this intro episode Kyra and Freddie chat about their own journey in climbing and what worked and didn't work with their own experience with mentorship. They both share emotional stories and experience about starting in the sport, Kyra on a youth team and Freddie through the hobby of an ex-boyfriend. This episode should serve as a way to get to know Freddie more as a co-host of this mini series and understand why this topic is important to Kyra. Check out our Patreon at patreon.com/circleup ! And follow us on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/crcleup/ to know when new episodes are released. Special thanks to Ocun for supporting this podcast! Welcome to The Mentorship Sessions! In this mini series, releasing throughout August and September 2025, usual host Kyra Condie paired up with Freddie Kolwey to interview pairs of mentors and mentees in order to shed light onto what makes a good relationship, why having a mentor helps in climbing and outdoor sports in general, and to just dig into the way people support one another. This idea was sparked by Freddie, because as climbing grows in popularity, the number of new climbers is outpacing the number of experienced climbers, and it can be harder for newer climbers to find a personal mentor. Ultimately, our hope is to facilitate conversations between the four pairings; Will Gadd and Tim Emmett, Matt Wright and Sevan Mclean, Jess Glassberg and Jon Glassberg, and Emily Harrington and Hazel Findlay, that illuminate the gifts they have each gained from their relationship and to share that with our community, providing mentorship and community from afar. In this intro episode Kyra and Freddie chat about their own journey in climbing and what worked and didn't work with their own experience with mentorship. They both share emotional stories and experience about starting in the sport, Kyra on a youth team and Freddie through the hobby of an ex-boyfriend. This episode should serve as a way to get to know Freddie more as a co-host of this mini series and understand why this topic is important to Kyra. Check out our Patreon at patreon.com/circleup ! And follow us on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/crcleup/ to know when new episodes are released. Special thanks to Ocun for supporting this podcast! false full 58 21bf812b-fc17-4b98-83d1-1ed7aa37fce1 Tue, 29 Jul 2025 14:00:00 +0000 kyracondie96@gmail.com (Kyra Condie) https://circle-up.simplecast.com/episodes/e57-the-great-mono-debate-hangboarding-protocols-and-safety-concerns-at-world-cups-zuHJCdlY E57 The Great Mono Debate, Hangboarding Protocols, and Safety Concerns at World Cups Kyra Condie 00:52:07 Ever wondered whether route‑setters should be throwing monos into competition climbs? Kyra and Allison had noticed an increase in the use of monos in competitions recently and so they dig into the great mono debate. Is it a legitimate test of skill or just an injury waiting to happen? Allison pulls from her own mono‑training journey, sharing what worked, what back‑fired, and whether she thinks training monos improved her normal crimping strength. From there, they compare their personal hang‑boarding routine tweaks: Allison has been adding lock-off hangs to her program while Kyra had to do more straight‑arm hangs because of an injury recently. They chat about whether switching up your program is a good idea to keep workouts fresh and muscles "confused" or if its better to only work on the things you're good or bad at. Next they dive into the various safety concerns that arose at recent competitions. Pad stiffness, sketchy moves, and why comp floors sometimes feel like hitting concrete. Kyra pitches her idea of a World Cup circuit that tests different skills at different stops, similar to how F1 or the Tennis circuit tests on different courses/court types. They then debate where “new‑school” setting crosses the line into just plain weird and what the actual job of competition routesetters is. Stick around till the end to hear about: Our new Tier on Patreon: Check out our latest member-only episode about doping in outdoor climbing at patreon.com/circleup Get excited for our upcoming special mini series "The Mentorship Sessions" with guest host Freddie Kolwey from Buddy Check Podcast! First episode featuring Kyra and Freddie will come out August 5th to introduce the series. Ever wondered whether route‑setters should be throwing monos into competition climbs? Kyra and Allison had noticed an increase in the use of monos in competitions recently and so they dig into the great mono debate. Is it a legitimate test of skill or just an injury waiting to happen? Allison pulls from her own mono‑training journey, sharing what worked, what back‑fired, and whether she thinks training monos improved her normal crimping strength. From there, they compare their personal hang‑boarding routine tweaks: Allison has been adding lock-off hangs to her program while Kyra had to do more straight‑arm hangs because of an injury recently. They chat about whether switching up your program is a good idea to keep workouts fresh and muscles "confused" or if its better to only work on the things you're good or bad at. Next they dive into the various safety concerns that arose at recent competitions. Pad stiffness, sketchy moves, and why comp floors sometimes feel like hitting concrete. Kyra pitches her idea of a World Cup circuit that tests different skills at different stops, similar to how F1 or the Tennis circuit tests on different courses/court types. They then debate where “new‑school” setting crosses the line into just plain weird and what the actual job of competition routesetters is. Stick around till the end to hear about: Our new Tier on Patreon: Check out our latest member-only episode about doping in outdoor climbing at patreon.com/circleup Get excited for our upcoming special mini series "The Mentorship Sessions" with guest host Freddie Kolwey from Buddy Check Podcast! First episode featuring Kyra and Freddie will come out August 5th to introduce the series. false full 57 2fc13e59-5888-4128-9fe0-0836068469ab Mon, 30 Jun 2025 13:00:00 +0000 kyracondie96@gmail.com (Kyra Condie) https://circle-up.simplecast.com/episodes/e56-lessons-in-maturity-ciO6Wm_Y E56 Lessons in Maturity Kyra Condie 00:38:09 In this episode, brought to you by OCUN, Allison talks about reconnecting with old passions and how they’re starting to blend into her climbing career, while Kyra shares how she’s feeling more self-assured and relying on her comp experience more than ever. They chat about what the last few weeks have looked like, and reflect on what they’ve learned with age—like how to train smarter, trust their instincts, and know when it’s time to push or pull back. It all ties into the kind of quiet confidence that comes with experience: a deep movement bank, a better sense of what actually works, and a little more peace with not always needing to prove yourself. The muse over why some athletes choose to compete after the Olympics while others take a step back and how important the Olympic Quad cycle is to athlete mental health. Join our Patreon for free or as little as $3 a month for extra members-only content! patreon.com/circleup And follow us on instagram to show support! https://www.instagram.com/crcleup/ In this episode, brought to you by OCUN, Allison talks about reconnecting with old passions and how they’re starting to blend into her climbing career, while Kyra shares how she’s feeling more self-assured and relying on her comp experience more than ever. They chat about what the last few weeks have looked like, and reflect on what they’ve learned with age—like how to train smarter, trust their instincts, and know when it’s time to push or pull back. It all ties into the kind of quiet confidence that comes with experience: a deep movement bank, a better sense of what actually works, and a little more peace with not always needing to prove yourself. The muse over why some athletes choose to compete after the Olympics while others take a step back and how important the Olympic Quad cycle is to athlete mental health. Join our Patreon for free or as little as $3 a month for extra members-only content! patreon.com/circleup And follow us on instagram to show support! https://www.instagram.com/crcleup/ false full 56 b8b1c1cd-df76-4b59-8106-45f45a91d3da Sat, 31 May 2025 14:00:00 +0000 kyracondie96@gmail.com (Kyra Condie) https://circle-up.simplecast.com/episodes/e55-does-this-count-the-grey-areas-in-climbing-ethics-Zfi6yDlF E55 Does this Count? The Grey Areas in Climbing Ethics Kyra Condie 00:27:31 In this episode Kyra and Allison discuss multiple topics surrounding the "grey areas” of ethics within climbing. Things like, does a top rope ascent “count” as the first ascent of a climb? Can you down climb a climb to preserve the onsight? What about having an “oh shit” rope draped next to a highball top out as a safety net in case you panic? These are the important questions that we don’t have answers to, but do have opinions on. Hopefully none of this is too hot of takes for anyone, we kept it to our opinion and are not trying to shame or influence anyone with these thoughts and ramblings. If you enjoyed this episode, follow us on instagram or join as a free member on Patreon for more content! patreon.com/circleup https://www.instagram.com/crcleup In this episode Kyra and Allison discuss multiple topics surrounding the "grey areas” of ethics within climbing. Things like, does a top rope ascent “count” as the first ascent of a climb? Can you down climb a climb to preserve the onsight? What about having an “oh shit” rope draped next to a highball top out as a safety net in case you panic? These are the important questions that we don’t have answers to, but do have opinions on. Hopefully none of this is too hot of takes for anyone, we kept it to our opinion and are not trying to shame or influence anyone with these thoughts and ramblings. If you enjoyed this episode, follow us on instagram or join as a free member on Patreon for more content! patreon.com/circleup https://www.instagram.com/crcleup false full 55 fb330efa-82ea-452d-b5ae-9bb341c6d139 Sun, 4 May 2025 14:00:00 +0000 kyracondie96@gmail.com (Kyra Condie, Allison Vest) https://circle-up.simplecast.com/episodes/e54-the-highs-and-lows-of-the-first-two-world-cups-of-2025-_wP5BaDD E54 The Highs and Lows of the First Two World Cups of 2025 Kyra Condie, Allison Vest 00:38:32 In this episode, Kyra and Allison break down Kyra’s performance at the first World Cup of the season, where she made semifinals and finished tied for 11th—a strong start to the year. The following weekend brought the season’s first Lead World Cup, packed with fast-paced action and drama. From route setting and rule changes to performance mindset, they unpack it all with their insider perspective as athletes. In this episode, Kyra and Allison break down Kyra’s performance at the first World Cup of the season, where she made semifinals and finished tied for 11th—a strong start to the year. The following weekend brought the season’s first Lead World Cup, packed with fast-paced action and drama. From route setting and rule changes to performance mindset, they unpack it all with their insider perspective as athletes. competition climbing, climbing world cup, olympics, climbing, bouldering, world cup, ifsc, lead climbing, lead world cup, bouldering world cup false full 54 dbbac258-78c5-48dd-8ce1-66f085a4b30f Tue, 22 Apr 2025 14:00:00 +0000 kyracondie96@gmail.com (Kyra Condie, Allison Vest) https://circle-up.simplecast.com/episodes/e53-exciting-changes-in-the-world-of-rock-climbing-nAISHSr0 E53 Exciting Changes in the World of Rock Climbing Kyra Condie, Allison Vest 00:37:03 In this episode, supported by OCÚN, Kyra is fresh off competing with the new scoring format at Team Trials. Kyra and Allison together unpack what they missed when they talked about it before actually experiencing it, and how it might change the sport moving forward. They wonder how World Cups will be impacted and get excited for the season to officially start with Kyra heading to China just a few days after this episode was recorded. Then they dive into the latest Olympic announcement: three medals will be awarded for Sport Climbing in LA28 with 76 total athlete spots across lead, boulder, and speed. They take a few educated guesses at how the selection might work, and what this shift means for climbers who’ve traditionally excelled in more than one discipline. Along the way, they veer into a quick race walking and x games tangents, chat about the Olympics as a brand, and talk about Brooke Raboutou's impressive First Female Ascent of Excalibur, 5.15c, becoming the first woman to climb a route of that grade. Check out our Patreon! Extra content for paying an non-paying members alike. https://www.patreon.com/circleup This episode is brought to you by OCÚN Climbing https://www.ocun.com/ In this episode, supported by OCÚN, Kyra is fresh off competing with the new scoring format at Team Trials. Kyra and Allison together unpack what they missed when they talked about it before actually experiencing it, and how it might change the sport moving forward. They wonder how World Cups will be impacted and get excited for the season to officially start with Kyra heading to China just a few days after this episode was recorded. Then they dive into the latest Olympic announcement: three medals will be awarded for Sport Climbing in LA28 with 76 total athlete spots across lead, boulder, and speed. They take a few educated guesses at how the selection might work, and what this shift means for climbers who’ve traditionally excelled in more than one discipline. Along the way, they veer into a quick race walking and x games tangents, chat about the Olympics as a brand, and talk about Brooke Raboutou's impressive First Female Ascent of Excalibur, 5.15c, becoming the first woman to climb a route of that grade. Check out our Patreon! Extra content for paying an non-paying members alike. https://www.patreon.com/circleup This episode is brought to you by OCÚN Climbing https://www.ocun.com/ x games, ocun climbing, competition climbing, sport climbing, rock climbing, olympics, climbing, la28, ifsc false full 53 7c739904-c354-45ea-bfa1-0133e3b6223f Mon, 14 Apr 2025 14:00:00 +0000 kyracondie96@gmail.com (Will Anglin, Kyra Condie, Allison Vest) https://circle-up.simplecast.com/episodes/e52-the-making-of-the-tension-board-2-with-will-anglin-NFE9aqFw E52 The Making of the Tension Board 2 with Will Anglin Will Anglin, Kyra Condie, Allison Vest 00:36:13 In this episode, Kyra and Allison had the pleasure of going to the Tension Climbing shop in Denver, Colorado and chatting with Will Anglin before their flight home about how the Tension brand started and how he developed the Tension Board 2 (aka the TB2). It was fascinating to learn about the process, starting from learning from lessons with their first product (the TB1), to creating holds digitally, setting the board, and then working within constraints to finally get what we now see in gyms across the entire country and world. Will sprinkles in some of his own philosophy and vast climbing wisdom throughout, enjoy! In this episode, Kyra and Allison had the pleasure of going to the Tension Climbing shop in Denver, Colorado and chatting with Will Anglin before their flight home about how the Tension brand started and how he developed the Tension Board 2 (aka the TB2). It was fascinating to learn about the process, starting from learning from lessons with their first product (the TB1), to creating holds digitally, setting the board, and then working within constraints to finally get what we now see in gyms across the entire country and world. Will sprinkles in some of his own philosophy and vast climbing wisdom throughout, enjoy! board climbing, tension climbing, climbing, training for climbing, tension board, training, tension board 2 false full 52 4f985bd7-635c-4676-a077-c7df106b88ae Mon, 7 Apr 2025 14:00:00 +0000 kyracondie96@gmail.com (Jesse Grupper, Kyra Condie) https://circle-up.simplecast.com/episodes/e51-jesse-grupper-antsy-rest-days-underdog-mindset-and-making-a-positive-impact-ckSDfFoe E51 Jesse Grupper: Antsy Rest Days, Underdog Mindset, and Making a Positive Impact Jesse Grupper, Kyra Condie 00:55:47 In this episode, Kyra chats with Jesse Grupper, her good friend, roommate, and fellow Olympian. Jesse and Kyra start off by sharing some insight into their house and their similarities and differences when it comes to training mindset and planning. Jesse shares his thoughts about being an "underdog" in the past and how its helped him push himself and his limits while achieving benchmarked goals along the way. They then talk about how that's changed throughout the years. Jesse shares insight into why he feels so restless on rest days and him and Kyra chat about how climbers can try to use their platform to make a positive impact. In this episode, Kyra chats with Jesse Grupper, her good friend, roommate, and fellow Olympian. Jesse and Kyra start off by sharing some insight into their house and their similarities and differences when it comes to training mindset and planning. Jesse shares his thoughts about being an "underdog" in the past and how its helped him push himself and his limits while achieving benchmarked goals along the way. They then talk about how that's changed throughout the years. Jesse shares insight into why he feels so restless on rest days and him and Kyra chat about how climbers can try to use their platform to make a positive impact. sport climbing, kyra condie, rock climbing, jesse grupper, climbing, climbing training, allison vest, ifsc false full 51 ee9d7643-8e4c-4b0f-9d8b-74bff60651e6 Fri, 21 Mar 2025 14:00:00 +0000 kyracondie96@gmail.com (Kyra Condie, Allison Vest) https://circle-up.simplecast.com/episodes/e50-debating-the-new-ifsc-bouldering-scoring-system-LxsVjUdy E50 Debating the New IFSC Bouldering Scoring System Kyra Condie, Allison Vest 00:34:54 In this episode (episode 50!!) Kyra and Allison debate and explain the new scoring system being implemented in IFSC and many other international and national events. There are big changes this year, where the old tops and zones format was changed to purely be point based. Kyra and Allison lightly disagree about how they define the "best" climber in a round; is it the climber getting the most tops or the climber consistently getting the farthest on all the climbs? Listen to find out! Comment to let us know your thoughts! Check out more on our Patreon at patreon.com/circleup In this episode (episode 50!!) Kyra and Allison debate and explain the new scoring system being implemented in IFSC and many other international and national events. There are big changes this year, where the old tops and zones format was changed to purely be point based. Kyra and Allison lightly disagree about how they define the "best" climber in a round; is it the climber getting the most tops or the climber consistently getting the farthest on all the climbs? Listen to find out! Comment to let us know your thoughts! Check out more on our Patreon at patreon.com/circleup rock climbing, climbing, climbing training, ifsc false full 50 2f99ec94-2896-473b-853c-c48826f5180c Mon, 10 Mar 2025 14:00:00 +0000 kyracondie96@gmail.com (Kerry Scott, Kyra Condie, Allison Vest) https://circle-up.simplecast.com/episodes/e49-its-ok-to-care-finding-power-with-kerry-scott-KnXuAkev E49 It's Cool to Care: Finding Power with Kerry Scott Kerry Scott, Kyra Condie, Allison Vest 01:08:16 In this episode of Circle Up!, Kerry Scott shares her journey through the ups and downs of her climbing career. She talks about transitioning from competitions to outdoor climbing—and then back again—and how moving across the country to work in the climbing industry influenced her path. Kerry reflects on the pressure she felt to downplay her competitive side, something she realized wasn’t encouraged in young women the way it often is in men, something both Kyra and Allison heavily relate to. She also tells the story of how training for lead climbing unexpectedly turned her into a boulderer. Throughout the episode, Kyra and Allison share their own thoughts and insights, adding their perspectives on competition, outdoor climbing, and what it means to find purpose in the sport. It’s a thoughtful conversation about balancing ambition and the joy of climbing. To watch this episode and get more exclusive content, follow us on Patreon: www.patreon.com/circleup! In this episode of Circle Up!, Kerry Scott shares her journey through the ups and downs of her climbing career. She talks about transitioning from competitions to outdoor climbing—and then back again—and how moving across the country to work in the climbing industry influenced her path. Kerry reflects on the pressure she felt to downplay her competitive side, something she realized wasn’t encouraged in young women the way it often is in men, something both Kyra and Allison heavily relate to. She also tells the story of how training for lead climbing unexpectedly turned her into a boulderer. Throughout the episode, Kyra and Allison share their own thoughts and insights, adding their perspectives on competition, outdoor climbing, and what it means to find purpose in the sport. It’s a thoughtful conversation about balancing ambition and the joy of climbing. To watch this episode and get more exclusive content, follow us on Patreon: www.patreon.com/circleup! false full 49 94eac8ea-2ef5-4c9d-8c39-f0a1df57ae25 Tue, 4 Mar 2025 15:00:00 +0000 kyracondie96@gmail.com (Allison Vest, Kyra Condie) https://circle-up.simplecast.com/episodes/e48-grip-it-and-rip-it-love-training-and-trying-new-things-bfXDRKMD E48: Get a Grip: Climbing Partners and Trying New Things Allison Vest, Kyra Condie 00:32:51 In this episode of Circle Up!, Kyra and Allison revisit a conversation Kyra had with Dan about climbing with a romantic partner—this time, flipping the script and asking Allison for her take. The two dive into the nuances of sharing projects, time, and training with someone you’re dating, leading to a bigger discussion on how relationships intersect with high-level climbing. Then, Kyra breaks down her experience at a recent grip competition in LA, what she learned, and why grip sport might actually be a secret weapon for climbing performance. Tune in for a mix of deep conversation, laughs, and some unexpected takeaways! There was a technical difficulty while filming/recording this episode so they had to re-record the end--sorry for the difference in sound!! If you would like to WATCH this episode, check out the full video on our Patreon: patreon.com/circleup In this episode of Circle Up!, Kyra and Allison revisit a conversation Kyra had with Dan about climbing with a romantic partner—this time, flipping the script and asking Allison for her take. The two dive into the nuances of sharing projects, time, and training with someone you’re dating, leading to a bigger discussion on how relationships intersect with high-level climbing. Then, Kyra breaks down her experience at a recent grip competition in LA, what she learned, and why grip sport might actually be a secret weapon for climbing performance. Tune in for a mix of deep conversation, laughs, and some unexpected takeaways! There was a technical difficulty while filming/recording this episode so they had to re-record the end--sorry for the difference in sound!! If you would like to WATCH this episode, check out the full video on our Patreon: patreon.com/circleup sport climbing, kyra condie, arm lifting, grip sport, climbing, allison vest, la fit expo, projecting false full 48 5370b85a-454d-4c54-aec1-d6c97dfaac1d Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:00:00 +0000 kyracondie96@gmail.com (Dan Beall, Kyra Condie) https://circle-up.simplecast.com/episodes/e47-how-to-try-hard-SyPk69Yp E47 How to Try Hard Dan Beall, Kyra Condie 00:38:30 In this episode, Kyra is joined by Dan Beall (who's stepping in for Allison while she's off crushing boulders in Vegas) and together they dive into the moments when they first saw major breakthroughs in their own climbing and talk about what they believe made the difference. Then, they explore a common challenge among climbers: truly trying hard. Many unknowingly hold themselves back in training, stopping short of their full potential because unlocking 100% effort can be uncomfortable and . Kyra and Dan share insights on how to push harder, embrace a "glass half full" mindset, and get the most out of every session. Loved this episode? Head over to Patreon for an exclusive extension—free for all members! patreon.com/circleup In this episode, Kyra is joined by Dan Beall (who's stepping in for Allison while she's off crushing boulders in Vegas) and together they dive into the moments when they first saw major breakthroughs in their own climbing and talk about what they believe made the difference. Then, they explore a common challenge among climbers: truly trying hard. Many unknowingly hold themselves back in training, stopping short of their full potential because unlocking 100% effort can be uncomfortable and . Kyra and Dan share insights on how to push harder, embrace a "glass half full" mindset, and get the most out of every session. Loved this episode? Head over to Patreon for an exclusive extension—free for all members! patreon.com/circleup rock climbing, climbing, bouldering, climbing training, ifsc, circle up false full 47 72d0d7be-f2b9-4340-aa1f-62a4a1a0ccf5 Wed, 29 Jan 2025 15:00:00 +0000 kyracondie96@gmail.com (Kyra Condie) https://circle-up.simplecast.com/episodes/e46-roadtrip-ramblings-good-tactics-great-trip-vibes-supporting-your-partners-kAXkKc_Z E46 Roadtrip Ramblings: Good Tactics, Great Trip Vibes, & Supporting Your Partners Kyra Condie 00:45:49 In this episode, Kyra is joined by returning guest Dan Beall to tackle some big questions: What are tactics, really? How can you best support your romantic partner while climbing? And how do you adjust expectations when health or life complications shift your plans? They bring up common mistakes to avoid both indoors and out while talking about tactics and both share how they focus when they find themselves thinking too much. They swap opinions on what makes the best climbing gyms, with Kyra making the case for why a little grunge adds character. They also open up about how their unique health situations have shaped their expectations and approach to climbing. When the conversation shifts to climbing trips they talk about how to navigate group dynamics, the challenge of balancing priorities when climbing partners are at different levels, and how romantic partners can best support each other on and off the wall. Plus, Kyra shares what it’s been like to start something new (and a little scary): her YouTube channel and relates it to Dan's dive into making a private coaching business. In this episode, Kyra is joined by returning guest Dan Beall to tackle some big questions: What are tactics, really? How can you best support your romantic partner while climbing? And how do you adjust expectations when health or life complications shift your plans? They bring up common mistakes to avoid both indoors and out while talking about tactics and both share how they focus when they find themselves thinking too much. They swap opinions on what makes the best climbing gyms, with Kyra making the case for why a little grunge adds character. They also open up about how their unique health situations have shaped their expectations and approach to climbing. When the conversation shifts to climbing trips they talk about how to navigate group dynamics, the challenge of balancing priorities when climbing partners are at different levels, and how romantic partners can best support each other on and off the wall. Plus, Kyra shares what it’s been like to start something new (and a little scary): her YouTube channel and relates it to Dan's dive into making a private coaching business. false full 46 89f4a0af-5304-4b76-9f31-5ef9808d4d3e Mon, 6 Jan 2025 15:00:00 +0000 kyracondie96@gmail.com (Campbell Harrison, Kyra Condie) https://circle-up.simplecast.com/episodes/e45-a-wicked-good-chat-with-campbell-harrison-W56dIcFF E45 A Wicked Good Chat with Campbell Harrison Campbell Harrison, Kyra Condie 01:01:27 In this episode, Kyra sits down with Campbell Harrison, Australian Olympic climber and passionate advocate for athlete representation, to explore a wide range of topics. They discuss the impacts of social media on their careers and mental health, and how it can be especially challenging following the Olympic explosion in popularity. They talk about the outdoor industry as a whole, and how climbing stars may be outgrowing the scope of the climbing industry in years to come. The conversation then delves into the challenge of advocating for topics that are close to the chest and putting what is best for the group above what is best for yourself. throughout the episode, Kyra and Campbell discuss the all-too-familiar struggle of fighting the inner voice that creates guilt around taking necessary rest days, indulging in small joys, or stepping back from the grind to focus on holistic well-being. **They discuss drinking alcohol and taking time off drinking, so if this is a sensitive topic for you, skip 27:00-32:45. In this episode, Kyra sits down with Campbell Harrison, Australian Olympic climber and passionate advocate for athlete representation, to explore a wide range of topics. They discuss the impacts of social media on their careers and mental health, and how it can be especially challenging following the Olympic explosion in popularity. They talk about the outdoor industry as a whole, and how climbing stars may be outgrowing the scope of the climbing industry in years to come. The conversation then delves into the challenge of advocating for topics that are close to the chest and putting what is best for the group above what is best for yourself. throughout the episode, Kyra and Campbell discuss the all-too-familiar struggle of fighting the inner voice that creates guilt around taking necessary rest days, indulging in small joys, or stepping back from the grind to focus on holistic well-being. **They discuss drinking alcohol and taking time off drinking, so if this is a sensitive topic for you, skip 27:00-32:45. climbing podcast, competition climbing, kyra condie, olympian, rock climbing, olympics, climbing, ifsc false full 45 95938a60-22ec-4e2a-a68a-495d1c597fa8 Mon, 30 Dec 2024 15:00:00 +0000 kyracondie96@gmail.com (Kyra Condie, Allison Vest) https://circle-up.simplecast.com/episodes/e44-power-behind-the-pump-lessons-in-endurance-ruPQM_D8 E44 Power behind the Pump: Lessons in Endurance Kyra Condie, Allison Vest 00:32:20 In this episode, Kyra and Allison dive into their lesser known backgrounds as lead climbers and how it has shaped their skills as primarily boulderers. They share their favorite exercises and drills for training endurance and discuss why reflecting on your goals can help you modify your training to stay on track. They explore the challenges of climbing well while pumped, overcoming fear to push your limits, and the value of rest and focused attempts over grinding through fatigue. Whether you’re aiming to train for a specific goal or just want ideas on how to switch up your training, this episode has plenty of actionable takeaways for climbers of all levels! In this episode, Kyra and Allison dive into their lesser known backgrounds as lead climbers and how it has shaped their skills as primarily boulderers. They share their favorite exercises and drills for training endurance and discuss why reflecting on your goals can help you modify your training to stay on track. They explore the challenges of climbing well while pumped, overcoming fear to push your limits, and the value of rest and focused attempts over grinding through fatigue. Whether you’re aiming to train for a specific goal or just want ideas on how to switch up your training, this episode has plenty of actionable takeaways for climbers of all levels! kyra condie, rock climbing, climbing, endurance, allison vest, ifsc false full 44 34f630b5-1cc1-4458-a127-8cf2bda0985d Mon, 9 Dec 2024 15:00:00 +0000 kyracondie96@gmail.com (Kyra Condie) https://circle-up.simplecast.com/episodes/e43-reddit-review-life-as-a-mediocre-climber-v15-potential-and-underrated-exercises-dNGBhnC8 E43 Reddit Review: Life as a Mediocre Climber, V15 Potential, and Underrated Exercises Kyra Condie 00:47:36 In this Episode, Kyra Condie and Dan Beall went into the recent top posts from r/climbharder and talked about some of the topics and themes they saw reoccur in recent hot posts. They talk about how, if you want to, to avoid "life as a mediocre climber" and what small changes and tweaks you can make to your attitude and everyday schedule to improve your climbing. Then, they break down the art of projecting—what it truly means to push your limits and challenge yourself on a climb. Plus, they debate whether anyone could climb V15 in perfect conditions, if Kyra has what it takes to dunk a basketball, and which training exercises are criminally underrated (or totally overrated). T-shirt link: https://tinyurl.com/Circleuppodcast Interested in coaching with Dan? Email at danbeall.climbingcoach@gmail.com for details (availability is limited) In this Episode, Kyra Condie and Dan Beall went into the recent top posts from r/climbharder and talked about some of the topics and themes they saw reoccur in recent hot posts. They talk about how, if you want to, to avoid "life as a mediocre climber" and what small changes and tweaks you can make to your attitude and everyday schedule to improve your climbing. Then, they break down the art of projecting—what it truly means to push your limits and challenge yourself on a climb. Plus, they debate whether anyone could climb V15 in perfect conditions, if Kyra has what it takes to dunk a basketball, and which training exercises are criminally underrated (or totally overrated). T-shirt link: https://tinyurl.com/Circleuppodcast Interested in coaching with Dan? Email at danbeall.climbingcoach@gmail.com for details (availability is limited) false full 43 364d583e-9be8-45a2-9905-1d35be9aab69 Wed, 4 Dec 2024 15:00:00 +0000 kyracondie96@gmail.com (Allison Vest, Kyra Condie) https://circle-up.simplecast.com/episodes/e42-training-tips-and-youth-team-takeaways-P7sLJ6_j E42 Training Tips and Youth Team Takeaways Allison Vest, Kyra Condie 00:35:47 In this episode, Kyra and Allison dive into listener questions from their Patreon, covering everything from building finger strength and improving crimp endurance to valuable lessons learned from their youth competition days. The conversation meanders through a variety of related topics, including when to consult a PT—whether for an injury or strength training, current trends in climbing science, and how climbing parents can stay engaged and advocate for safe, inclusive environments within youth teams. In this episode, Kyra and Allison dive into listener questions from their Patreon, covering everything from building finger strength and improving crimp endurance to valuable lessons learned from their youth competition days. The conversation meanders through a variety of related topics, including when to consult a PT—whether for an injury or strength training, current trends in climbing science, and how climbing parents can stay engaged and advocate for safe, inclusive environments within youth teams. kyra condie, rock climbing, climbing, allison vest, ifsc false full 42 4ad00056-1919-4f48-ab95-c864fbfd8689 Mon, 25 Nov 2024 15:00:00 +0000 kyracondie96@gmail.com (Kyra Condie) https://circle-up.simplecast.com/episodes/e41-enabling-success-the-balance-of-parenting-an-athlete-xnBMa9VE E41 Enabling Success: The Balance of Parenting an Athlete Kyra Condie 00:35:56 In this episode Kyra brings on her parents once again to talk about what they do to support her at competitions and how they supported her dream of becoming a professional climber. Currently being in Santiago at the Panamerican Championships, they talk about specifics around supporting Kyra while at an event. Later, Tom, Kyra’s dad provides some insight into his theory of providing guardrails but casting a wide net of possibilities for your kid, while Cathy, Kyra’s mom, shares some of her own upbringing that led to her unwavering support and belief in what her kids were capable of. In this episode Kyra brings on her parents once again to talk about what they do to support her at competitions and how they supported her dream of becoming a professional climber. Currently being in Santiago at the Panamerican Championships, they talk about specifics around supporting Kyra while at an event. Later, Tom, Kyra’s dad provides some insight into his theory of providing guardrails but casting a wide net of possibilities for your kid, while Cathy, Kyra’s mom, shares some of her own upbringing that led to her unwavering support and belief in what her kids were capable of. false full 41 4c1bbba6-55a6-4b28-a793-aebfc1a24743 Mon, 11 Nov 2024 15:00:00 +0000 kyracondie96@gmail.com (Dan Beall) https://circle-up.simplecast.com/episodes/e40-overcoming-injuries-finding-mastery-and-common-training-mistakes-sg8bfGvH E40 Overcoming Injuries, Finding Mastery, and Common Training Mistakes Dan Beall 00:35:48 In this episode, Kyra Condie and guest Dan Beall use Dan's experience with overcoming catastrophic injuries to give some advice when facing adversity in sport. They talk about Dan's shoulder dislocation and accompanying nerve damage that left him without a clear path to recovery and how he dealt with that, both mentally and physically. They also explore the nuances of confidence versus mastery, and how a delicate balance of the two can lead to an enjoyable experience for some (not all) on highball boulders, as well as how to confront fear in a safe and productive way. They finish by talking about the most common training plan mistakes Dan sees in his coaching and provide some tips to maximize your learning potential during each climbing session. In this episode, Kyra Condie and guest Dan Beall use Dan's experience with overcoming catastrophic injuries to give some advice when facing adversity in sport. They talk about Dan's shoulder dislocation and accompanying nerve damage that left him without a clear path to recovery and how he dealt with that, both mentally and physically. They also explore the nuances of confidence versus mastery, and how a delicate balance of the two can lead to an enjoyable experience for some (not all) on highball boulders, as well as how to confront fear in a safe and productive way. They finish by talking about the most common training plan mistakes Dan sees in his coaching and provide some tips to maximize your learning potential during each climbing session. dan beall, kyra condie, daniel beall, climbing, bouldering, highball bouldering false full 40 24cedaff-6dea-4881-95c0-475e9329850a Thu, 31 Oct 2024 14:00:00 +0000 kyracondie96@gmail.com (Kyra Condie) https://circle-up.simplecast.com/episodes/e39-cant-stop-wont-stop-_MuDHtXW E39 Can't Stop Won't Stop Kyra Condie 00:33:05 This week, Kyra and Allison get real about the struggle to balance their climbing obsession with the reality of needing rest days. The talk about the challenges of having a never-ending season both in competitions and with outdoor climbing (something is always "in-season") and how hard it can be to time things correctly between varying schedules and time windows. They chat about trying to stay in peak shape through that never-ending season and share some of their own experiments with training schedules to figure out what works for them and their goals. Finally, they take a fun trip down memory lane, back to the PanAmerican Youth Championships where Kyra and Allison first met, and Allison got to compete as a Canadian citizen for the first time. This week, Kyra and Allison get real about the struggle to balance their climbing obsession with the reality of needing rest days. The talk about the challenges of having a never-ending season both in competitions and with outdoor climbing (something is always "in-season") and how hard it can be to time things correctly between varying schedules and time windows. They chat about trying to stay in peak shape through that never-ending season and share some of their own experiments with training schedules to figure out what works for them and their goals. Finally, they take a fun trip down memory lane, back to the PanAmerican Youth Championships where Kyra and Allison first met, and Allison got to compete as a Canadian citizen for the first time. condie, kyra condie, climbing, bouldering, allison vest, ifsc false full 39 49d594c1-cef7-4b7e-a85c-e320fc890c40 Mon, 14 Oct 2024 14:00:00 +0000 kyracondie96@gmail.com (Kyra Condie) https://circle-up.simplecast.com/episodes/e38-rocklands-reflections-F2fYOoxk E38 Rocklands Reflections Kyra Condie 00:32:03 In this episode, Kyra recounts her past two trips to Rocklands, South Africa for climbing trips and how she approached her third one differently than the first two. She remembers some lessons learned from her first trip in 2016, what she did wrong (like switching birth control right before leaving), what she would have done differently, and how that changed her whole approach to climbing outside in general. Sometimes, finding what motivates you is the most important. In this episode, Kyra recounts her past two trips to Rocklands, South Africa for climbing trips and how she approached her third one differently than the first two. She remembers some lessons learned from her first trip in 2016, what she did wrong (like switching birth control right before leaving), what she would have done differently, and how that changed her whole approach to climbing outside in general. Sometimes, finding what motivates you is the most important. south africa, kyra condie, rocklands false full 38 c224b4a2-99d3-46bc-8bef-b7a84d979d55 Wed, 9 Oct 2024 14:00:00 +0000 kyracondie96@gmail.com (Allison Vest, Kyra Condie) https://circle-up.simplecast.com/episodes/e37-beta-banter-strong-partners-ex-partners-and-romantic-partners-hIenGWFN E37 Beta & Banter: Strong Partners, Ex Partners, and Romantic Partners Allison Vest, Kyra Condie 00:41:29 In this episode of the Beta & Banter series Kyra and Allison chat about how to deal with a self deprecating climbing partner, when (and how) to avoid an ex at the climbing gym, and how does all that advice carry over to climbing with your romantic partner. other questions included what their opinions are of the recent age limit change in IFSC and how an unfunded athlete does the World Cup series. Tune in to hear all of their advice, beta, and banter! In this episode of the Beta & Banter series Kyra and Allison chat about how to deal with a self deprecating climbing partner, when (and how) to avoid an ex at the climbing gym, and how does all that advice carry over to climbing with your romantic partner. other questions included what their opinions are of the recent age limit change in IFSC and how an unfunded athlete does the World Cup series. Tune in to hear all of their advice, beta, and banter! kyra condie, climbing, allison vest, ifsc false full 37 ec47cba0-f852-4179-90b2-0c1ff44714e9 Mon, 30 Sep 2024 14:00:00 +0000 kyracondie96@gmail.com (Kyra Condie, Allison Vest) https://circle-up.simplecast.com/episodes/e36-codes-of-the-crags-climbing-etiquette-inside-and-out-IzBCz_AV E36 Codes of the Crags: Climbing Etiquette Inside and Out Kyra Condie, Allison Vest 00:34:51 In this episode, Allison and Kyra dive into the tricky world of climbing etiquette and ethics—both indoors and outdoors. From navigating social situations, like approaching someone with headphones in at the gym or downgrading someones "first of the grade", to managing the vibe at the crag when loud music takes over; they break down common dilemmas. Tune in as they explore how to balance personal preferences with respect for the climbing community, offering insights and practical tips for climbers of all levels. In this episode, Allison and Kyra dive into the tricky world of climbing etiquette and ethics—both indoors and outdoors. From navigating social situations, like approaching someone with headphones in at the gym or downgrading someones "first of the grade", to managing the vibe at the crag when loud music takes over; they break down common dilemmas. Tune in as they explore how to balance personal preferences with respect for the climbing community, offering insights and practical tips for climbers of all levels. kyra condie, rock climbing, allison vest false full 36 c4742c07-2af6-479e-92a2-115ef12deb72 Mon, 9 Sep 2024 14:00:00 +0000 kyracondie96@gmail.com (Kyra Condie, Allison Vest) https://circle-up.simplecast.com/episodes/e35-beck-on-top-talking-with-mo-beck-about-paraclimbings-paralympic-inclusion-and-more-sMAmVaNz E35 Beck on Top: Talking with Mo Beck about Paraclimbing’s Paralympic Inclusion and More! Kyra Condie, Allison Vest 00:53:55 In this episode Kyra and Allison dive into the exciting world of paraclimbing and its growth into becoming a Paralympic sport. Special guest Mo Beck, a 2X World Champion Paraclimber and 10 time AU2 Paraclimbing National Champion, shares her experiences and insights on the growth of adaptive climbing, the challenges and triumphs of competing at the highest level, and her professional climbing career. Mo discusses her journey, the incredible athletes in the sport, and how the paraclimbing community continues to grow. In this episode Kyra and Allison dive into the exciting world of paraclimbing and its growth into becoming a Paralympic sport. Special guest Mo Beck, a 2X World Champion Paraclimber and 10 time AU2 Paraclimbing National Champion, shares her experiences and insights on the growth of adaptive climbing, the challenges and triumphs of competing at the highest level, and her professional climbing career. Mo discusses her journey, the incredible athletes in the sport, and how the paraclimbing community continues to grow. kyra condie, rock climbing, allison vest false full 35 11fb3cf9-f29d-4a38-b16f-ef4ed4991429 Mon, 26 Aug 2024 14:00:00 +0000 kyracondie96@gmail.com (Kyra Condie) https://circle-up.simplecast.com/episodes/e34-post-paris-perspectives-with-olympian-campbell-harrison-lZ4Lv7TE E34 Post Paris Perspectives with Olympian Campbell Harrison Kyra Condie 01:02:47 In this episode, Kyra is joined once again by her good friend and fellow pro climber, now an Olympian, Campbell Harrison. Together, they dive into Campbell's unforgettable experience at the Paris 2024 Olympics. They discuss everything from what Australia did best in the Olympic Village to Campbell's reflections on his performance on the world’s biggest stage. Looking ahead, they explore what the future holds and how training might evolve as the countdown to the 2028 Games begins. In this episode, Kyra is joined once again by her good friend and fellow pro climber, now an Olympian, Campbell Harrison. Together, they dive into Campbell's unforgettable experience at the Paris 2024 Olympics. They discuss everything from what Australia did best in the Olympic Village to Campbell's reflections on his performance on the world’s biggest stage. Looking ahead, they explore what the future holds and how training might evolve as the countdown to the 2028 Games begins. false full 34 0b942205-8427-4bf4-8800-dae1f102502c Sun, 11 Aug 2024 00:05:00 +0000 kyracondie96@gmail.com (Allison Vest, Kyra Condie) https://circle-up.simplecast.com/episodes/e33-commentary-queens-mens-and-womens-combined-finals-in-paris-qFPdNiMy E33 Commentary Queens: Men's and Women's Combined Finals in Paris Allison Vest, Kyra Condie 00:59:20 Allison and Kyra give their unfiltered thoughts and feelings about the Men's and Women's Combined Finals at the Olympics in Paris. From whether their predictions were corrects, to heartbreaking moments and dealing with performance pressure, hear their recap and insights into what the athletes might have been feeling on the biggest sports stage in the world! Allison and Kyra give their unfiltered thoughts and feelings about the Men's and Women's Combined Finals at the Olympics in Paris. From whether their predictions were corrects, to heartbreaking moments and dealing with performance pressure, hear their recap and insights into what the athletes might have been feeling on the biggest sports stage in the world! kyra condie, allison vest false full 33 abf6029b-7351-4d09-899f-44853b3db10d Thu, 8 Aug 2024 19:00:00 +0000 kyracondie96@gmail.com (Kyra Condie) https://circle-up.simplecast.com/episodes/e32-commentary-queens-the-first-4-days-of-sport-climbing-in-paris-nspf6xcD E32 Commentary Queens: The First 4 Days of Sport Climbing in Paris Kyra Condie 00:43:38 Allison and Kyra give their thoughts on the first 4 days of the Paris 2024 Olympic Sport Climbing events. From heartbreaks to broken world records, there was so much excitement in the first 4 days that everyone is excited to see what the next two days has in store. From their own predictions of who will be on the podium to Kyra's insights on the emotional toll of the olympics; here are their unfiltered thoughts! Allison and Kyra give their thoughts on the first 4 days of the Paris 2024 Olympic Sport Climbing events. From heartbreaks to broken world records, there was so much excitement in the first 4 days that everyone is excited to see what the next two days has in store. From their own predictions of who will be on the podium to Kyra's insights on the emotional toll of the olympics; here are their unfiltered thoughts! false full 32 2574ef50-28ab-4967-a674-b80068ff3cf9 Mon, 8 Jul 2024 14:00:00 +0000 kyracondie96@gmail.com (Kyra Condie) https://circle-up.simplecast.com/episodes/e31-beta-banter-your-questions-our-answers-_iggzhe5 E31 Beta & Banter: Your Questions Our Answers Kyra Condie 00:42:18 In this first episode of “Beta & Banter” Kyra and Allison answer questions from the listeners! This will likely become a regular segment or work in as stand alone episodes of the podcast. From how to avoid burnout as a youth climber to how to deal with being the “worst” climber of your group of friends, we try our best to answer your climbing queries with practical and personal advice. In this first episode of “Beta & Banter” Kyra and Allison answer questions from the listeners! This will likely become a regular segment or work in as stand alone episodes of the podcast. From how to avoid burnout as a youth climber to how to deal with being the “worst” climber of your group of friends, we try our best to answer your climbing queries with practical and personal advice. false full 31 972c374c-c2c6-4382-9751-3a24aab94bcb Wed, 3 Jul 2024 14:00:00 +0000 kyracondie96@gmail.com (Kyra Condie) https://circle-up.simplecast.com/episodes/e30-world-cup-rambles-and-olympic-realizations-MCyJsjXv E30 World Cup Rambles and Olympic Realizations Kyra Condie 00:42:48 This week’s episode is Kyra and Allison’s first attempt at recording with each other online instead of in person, so sorry for any audio quality differences! Allison and Kyra start by chatting about the impact route setting has on injuries we see at competitions and the challenging job of route setters, specifically in relation to recent World Cups and Olympic Qualifying Series. They talk about dangerous moves, resent fails and wins, and who clinched their Olympic berth in Budapest! Let us know what you think! This week’s episode is Kyra and Allison’s first attempt at recording with each other online instead of in person, so sorry for any audio quality differences! Allison and Kyra start by chatting about the impact route setting has on injuries we see at competitions and the challenging job of route setters, specifically in relation to recent World Cups and Olympic Qualifying Series. They talk about dangerous moves, resent fails and wins, and who clinched their Olympic berth in Budapest! Let us know what you think! false full 30 a0026f0f-e877-4518-91a6-9bf4e15e6637 Fri, 14 Jun 2024 14:00:00 +0000 kyracondie96@gmail.com (Kyra Condie) https://circle-up.simplecast.com/episodes/e29-like-mother-like-daughter-8YVf6cXR E29 Like Mother Like Daughter Kyra Condie 00:34:43 In this week's episode, Kyra and her mom, Cathy, talk about Cathy's career as an electrical engineer in the biomedical space. Cathy shares some personal stories from when she was in school, the challenges of raising two kids while getting her Master's Degree from the University of Minnesota, and some words of wisdom from her years in a male-dominated industry (much like the climbing world is, or has been). Kyra speaks on some of her experiences and ways she tries to fight the patriarchy with "micro-feminisms". In this week's episode, Kyra and her mom, Cathy, talk about Cathy's career as an electrical engineer in the biomedical space. Cathy shares some personal stories from when she was in school, the challenges of raising two kids while getting her Master's Degree from the University of Minnesota, and some words of wisdom from her years in a male-dominated industry (much like the climbing world is, or has been). Kyra speaks on some of her experiences and ways she tries to fight the patriarchy with "micro-feminisms". false full 29 dba20232-13d8-4d48-a8a9-49618c5473da Mon, 3 Jun 2024 14:00:00 +0000 kyracondie96@gmail.com (Kyra Condie) https://circle-up.simplecast.com/episodes/e28-are-you-ready-for-some-hot-takes-fQOR9nOF E28 Are you ready for some hot takes? Kyra Condie 00:34:07 Welcome to our first episode of Hot Takes! Wondering about socks in your climbing shoes? If climbing a harder grade makes you immune to being a "gumby"? Or have you ever wondered if climbing v15 or getting a sub 5 second time on the speed wall is more impressive? Kyra and Allison share all their personal opinions on lister requested topics! Welcome to our first episode of Hot Takes! Wondering about socks in your climbing shoes? If climbing a harder grade makes you immune to being a "gumby"? Or have you ever wondered if climbing v15 or getting a sub 5 second time on the speed wall is more impressive? Kyra and Allison share all their personal opinions on lister requested topics! false full 28 e3c12f6a-a4de-4c30-933c-5703ad4dd463 Mon, 27 May 2024 19:30:00 +0000 kyracondie96@gmail.com (Kyra Condie) https://circle-up.simplecast.com/episodes/e27-the-down-under-lowdown-with-campbell-harrison-JnLiC156 E27 The Down Under Lowdown with Campbell Harrison Kyra Condie 00:44:03 In this episode Campbell Harrison, future Olympian and World Cup climber from Australia, takes Allison's place alongside Kyra. They talk about competition stresses, imposter syndrome, mental health, training far from home, the trials and tribulations of addressing RED-s in climbing, and their time spent together on the IFSC Athlete commission. They banter about ways they hope to make change as well as their want to be a role model for the future generation. *TW*: mental health and eating disorders (second half of the episode). In this episode Campbell Harrison, future Olympian and World Cup climber from Australia, takes Allison's place alongside Kyra. They talk about competition stresses, imposter syndrome, mental health, training far from home, the trials and tribulations of addressing RED-s in climbing, and their time spent together on the IFSC Athlete commission. They banter about ways they hope to make change as well as their want to be a role model for the future generation. *TW*: mental health and eating disorders (second half of the episode). false full 27 7807b2e2-9ddd-4114-b628-01e441343bf7 Mon, 13 May 2024 14:00:00 +0000 kyracondie96@gmail.com (Kyra Condie) https://circle-up.simplecast.com/episodes/e26-pushing-past-plateaus-XbLdkJp_ E26 Pushing Past Plateaus Kyra Condie 00:28:52 Allison and Kyra tackle the subject of mental and physical plateaus in this week's episode. From how to turn mentally "weak" days into successful sessions and tricks to switch up your training (or when to back off) when you're in a rut. Allison and Kyra tackle the subject of mental and physical plateaus in this week's episode. From how to turn mentally "weak" days into successful sessions and tricks to switch up your training (or when to back off) when you're in a rut. false full 26 97a5d25e-fc4b-42a9-9008-5c74c22735fe Wed, 8 May 2024 14:00:00 +0000 kyracondie96@gmail.com (Kyra Condie) https://circle-up.simplecast.com/episodes/e25-back-on-top-gUAFgmeQ E25 "Back" on Top Kyra Condie 00:32:55 In this episode Allison takes on an interviewer role and talks to Kyra about her "back story". They cover how Kyra originally found out she had scoliosis, the surgery, the Olympics, and learning to cope with having a form of a disability. Should be interesting for those with and without scoliosis! In this episode Allison takes on an interviewer role and talks to Kyra about her "back story". They cover how Kyra originally found out she had scoliosis, the surgery, the Olympics, and learning to cope with having a form of a disability. Should be interesting for those with and without scoliosis! false full 25 ca408155-13fe-46cc-bca8-4badc073817f Mon, 29 Apr 2024 14:10:00 +0000 kyracondie96@gmail.com (Kyra Condie) https://circle-up.simplecast.com/episodes/e24-world-cup-recaps-and-revelations-yS1ng60u E24 World Cup Recaps and Revelations Kyra Condie 00:28:12 Allison and Kyra recap the recent start to the world cup season both with Kyra's attendance at the events and general thoughts about how competitions are run and what could be done better/different in the future. They talk about weather-related delays, the new trends in route-setting, Kyra's attitude at the first competitions of the season, and more! Allison and Kyra recap the recent start to the world cup season both with Kyra's attendance at the events and general thoughts about how competitions are run and what could be done better/different in the future. They talk about weather-related delays, the new trends in route-setting, Kyra's attitude at the first competitions of the season, and more! false full 24 ce002f4e-76af-41d5-aebc-d9197174941a Mon, 29 Apr 2024 14:00:00 +0000 kyracondie96@gmail.com (Kyra Condie) https://circle-up.simplecast.com/episodes/e23-catching-up-_62oxpLC E23 Catching Up! Kyra Condie 00:37:04 Kyra and Allison catch up about what they've been doing during their podcasting break. They give insight into some of their life updates and how they use body cues to know when they should back off training or increase training load. They also talk about the pros and cons of using a training journal, what they do instead currently, and the attitude in climbing/sport of glorifying "the grind". They finish up with a fun Q&A with both climbing related and non-climbing related topics. Kyra and Allison catch up about what they've been doing during their podcasting break. They give insight into some of their life updates and how they use body cues to know when they should back off training or increase training load. They also talk about the pros and cons of using a training journal, what they do instead currently, and the attitude in climbing/sport of glorifying "the grind". They finish up with a fun Q&A with both climbing related and non-climbing related topics. false full 23 af16f51b-1f50-4cd7-b299-888fc0a3507a Mon, 20 Nov 2023 15:00:00 +0000 kyracondie96@gmail.com (Kyra Condie) https://circle-up.simplecast.com/episodes/e22-olympic-pursuits-a-rundown-U_6J7_z0 E22 Olympic Pursuits: A Rundown Kyra Condie 00:39:33 Kyra and Allison break down everything you need, and didn't need, to know about what has happened thus far on the Road to Paris 2024. Starting with a recap of the excitement and World Championships, they go into a play by play of what happened and who qualified at every Olympic Qualifying Event so far for Sport Climbing. Kyra and Allison break down everything you need, and didn't need, to know about what has happened thus far on the Road to Paris 2024. Starting with a recap of the excitement and World Championships, they go into a play by play of what happened and who qualified at every Olympic Qualifying Event so far for Sport Climbing. false full 22 b62e382e-c605-4090-9f56-b674df7fc502 Tue, 31 Oct 2023 14:00:00 +0000 kyracondie96@gmail.com (Kyra Condie) https://circle-up.simplecast.com/episodes/e21-resting-is-training-C9_C1Hl0 E21 Resting is Training Kyra Condie 00:27:56 Kyra and Allison use this episode to talk about the importance of rest days, not only making them ACTUALLY restful, but learning to be ok with taking rest days and knowing that a good rest day is part of a good training plan. They use some of their own experiences with the feelings of overtraining to explain what it feels like and what to look out for. They also talk about how to approach pro climbers at the gym and share some fun anecdotes about the first time they met pro climbers. Kyra and Allison use this episode to talk about the importance of rest days, not only making them ACTUALLY restful, but learning to be ok with taking rest days and knowing that a good rest day is part of a good training plan. They use some of their own experiences with the feelings of overtraining to explain what it feels like and what to look out for. They also talk about how to approach pro climbers at the gym and share some fun anecdotes about the first time they met pro climbers. false full 21 06f1a4af-8b84-4311-9438-8b7d0c0eab14 Mon, 16 Oct 2023 14:00:00 +0000 kyracondie96@gmail.com (Kyra Condie) https://circle-up.simplecast.com/episodes/e20-balancing-positivity-and-authenticity-n81QyDTA E20 Balancing Positivity and Authenticity Kyra Condie 00:27:44 Kyra and Allison do a deep dive in this episode into their own emotions and experiences. They both reflect on what has helped them the most during a negative spiral, whatever it was caused by. Many of us tend to be very emotionally invested in our sports performances, so whether it's yourself or your climbing partner, let's figure out how to deal with those intense emotions. Kyra and Allison do a deep dive in this episode into their own emotions and experiences. They both reflect on what has helped them the most during a negative spiral, whatever it was caused by. Many of us tend to be very emotionally invested in our sports performances, so whether it's yourself or your climbing partner, let's figure out how to deal with those intense emotions. false full 20 f0ba6678-c01f-4924-9736-6b6b6fa96912 Mon, 9 Oct 2023 20:10:00 +0000 kyracondie96@gmail.com (Kyra Condie) https://circle-up.simplecast.com/episodes/e19-climbing-queries-your-top-questions-answered-f5t61uly E19 Climbing Queries: Your Top Questions Answered Kyra Condie 00:37:34 Kyra and Allison use this episode to first answer some fun, non-climbing questions about "who is more likely to"--hopefully giving the listeners a chance to get to know the two of them better. Then, at 10:40, they start answering some of the burning climbing-related questions they've received since the beginning of this podcast. Kyra and Allison use this episode to first answer some fun, non-climbing questions about "who is more likely to"--hopefully giving the listeners a chance to get to know the two of them better. Then, at 10:40, they start answering some of the burning climbing-related questions they've received since the beginning of this podcast. false full 19 94b0a988-a5c0-469e-8a60-9ca0638f6055 Mon, 2 Oct 2023 14:00:00 +0000 kyracondie96@gmail.com (Kyra Condie) https://circle-up.simplecast.com/episodes/e18-a-female-perspective-toxic-masculinity-2QnXjZC_ E18 [Not] One of the 'Boys' Kyra Condie 00:29:38 In this episode, Kyra and Allison talk lightly about a serious topic: the macho culture of climbing, both indoor and out. They share their experiences growing up in male dominated training spaces and how that shaped them to be the climbers and people they are. In this episode, Kyra and Allison talk lightly about a serious topic: the macho culture of climbing, both indoor and out. They share their experiences growing up in male dominated training spaces and how that shaped them to be the climbers and people they are. sport climbing, kyra condie, olympics, climbing, bouldering, toxic masculinity, allison vest, training, usa climbing, ifsc false full 18 a8c4f908-06f1-44df-a27e-5c9d8a09b167 Mon, 25 Sep 2023 14:00:00 +0000 kyracondie96@gmail.com (Kyra Condie) https://circle-up.simplecast.com/episodes/e17-the-life-of-a-pro-climber-_qjRJ5XY E17 The Life of a Pro Climber Kyra Condie 00:30:48 Kyra and Allison are both back from their climbing-packed summers and are excited to share with everyone what they've been up to during their recent podcasting hiatus. First they talk about how they make their livings from being a pro climber and then they recap about their respective trips. Allison spent 5 weeks climbing outside in South Africa and Kyra went to the last World Cups and watched the first few athletes punch their tickets to Paris 2024 at World Champs! Kyra and Allison are both back from their climbing-packed summers and are excited to share with everyone what they've been up to during their recent podcasting hiatus. First they talk about how they make their livings from being a pro climber and then they recap about their respective trips. Allison spent 5 weeks climbing outside in South Africa and Kyra went to the last World Cups and watched the first few athletes punch their tickets to Paris 2024 at World Champs! sport climbing, kyra condie, climbing, paris 2024, allison vest, rocklands false full 17 e1fe5dbc-7c6d-4fa6-88ca-89712056ef7c Tue, 23 May 2023 14:00:00 +0000 kyracondie96@gmail.com (Kyra Condie) https://circle-up.simplecast.com/episodes/e16-why-not-to-weight-watch-glUN813o E16 The “Weight” of it All Kyra Condie 00:32:00 In this episode, Kyra and Allison tackle the tricky and taboo topic of eating disorders in climbing and sports in general. They talk from their personal experiences from being in the sport and from each of their unique experiences of struggling or not struggling with their relationship with food. **Trigger Warning: Eating Disorders** In this episode, Kyra and Allison tackle the tricky and taboo topic of eating disorders in climbing and sports in general. They talk from their personal experiences from being in the sport and from each of their unique experiences of struggling or not struggling with their relationship with food. **Trigger Warning: Eating Disorders** false full 16 587d177a-6eef-4f16-b0e9-3a553597e266 Mon, 10 Apr 2023 14:00:00 +0000 kyracondie96@gmail.com (Kyra Condie) https://circle-up.simplecast.com/episodes/e15-fierce-but-not-fearless-24tz20wU E15 Fierce but not Fearless Kyra Condie 00:39:55 In this episode, Allison and Kyra share their own thoughts and struggles with fear, both mentally and physically. Starting with the fear of failure in competition then into how to overcome (or not) fear while outdoor bouldering and lead climbing. Hopefully this conversation helps show that fear is a major factor of even a professional climber's struggle with any climb. In this episode, Allison and Kyra share their own thoughts and struggles with fear, both mentally and physically. Starting with the fear of failure in competition then into how to overcome (or not) fear while outdoor bouldering and lead climbing. Hopefully this conversation helps show that fear is a major factor of even a professional climber's struggle with any climb. sport climbing, kyra condie, climbing, bouldering, conquering fear, allison vest, overcoming fear, lead climbing false full 15 2e78cba6-caea-4566-ac6a-43a25b0924bf Mon, 20 Mar 2023 19:00:00 +0000 kyracondie96@gmail.com (Kyra Condie) https://circle-up.simplecast.com/episodes/e14-curiosity-is-king-team-trials-recap-PncdxOzq E14 Curiosity is King: Team Trials Recap Kyra Condie 00:31:14 Kyra and Allison recap the recent big competition for US competitors: National Team Trials. Allison was a commentator for the livestream of this event while Kyra competed to clinch a spot on the World Cup team this year. After a trying couple years after the Olympics, Kyra was able to implement some big mindset changes and found that curiosity was key for her success at this competition. Kyra and Allison recap the recent big competition for US competitors: National Team Trials. Allison was a commentator for the livestream of this event while Kyra competed to clinch a spot on the World Cup team this year. After a trying couple years after the Olympics, Kyra was able to implement some big mindset changes and found that curiosity was key for her success at this competition. climbing podcast, competition climbing, sport climbing, kyra condie, olympics, climbing, allison vest, circle up false full 14 82788036-f4d9-4bc8-a5d1-1c12b7ce16d6 Mon, 6 Mar 2023 15:30:00 +0000 kyracondie96@gmail.com (Kyra Condie) https://circle-up.simplecast.com/episodes/e13-breaking-the-cycle-menstruation-matters-hUbJqsqX E13 Breaking the Cycle: Menstruation Matters Kyra Condie 00:27:33 Kyra and Allison use this episode to talk about a topic that comes up every month... every month. Periods. As something that 50% of the population deals with on a monthly basis, they try to have an open dialogue about their own trials and troubles that go along with being a professional athlete and the menstrual cycle. Some bonus embarrassing stories are shared by both. Even if you don't get a period yourself--this is a great listen to try and educate yourself on something your loved one/friends/coworkers/training partners go through! Kyra and Allison use this episode to talk about a topic that comes up every month... every month. Periods. As something that 50% of the population deals with on a monthly basis, they try to have an open dialogue about their own trials and troubles that go along with being a professional athlete and the menstrual cycle. Some bonus embarrassing stories are shared by both. Even if you don't get a period yourself--this is a great listen to try and educate yourself on something your loved one/friends/coworkers/training partners go through! kyra condie, competition, climbing, allison vest, training, ifsc, periods, menstrual cycle, sports false full 13 890cfeb3-37fb-40a7-a300-912af1c55dfa Mon, 27 Feb 2023 15:00:00 +0000 kyracondie96@gmail.com (Kyra Condie) https://circle-up.simplecast.com/episodes/e12-d-the-dos-and-donts-of-comparing-yourself-to-others-rnXIwFuh E12 The Dos and Don'ts of Comparing Yourself to Others Kyra Condie 00:30:35 Allison and Kyra talk about their personal experiences with comparing themselves to others in the gym and in competition. Most of the time unavoidable, comparison can lead you down a spiraling mental pathway, but there are techniques you can use to turn those negative emotions into at least neutral learning experiences, if not positive motivation. Allison and Kyra talk about their personal experiences with comparing themselves to others in the gym and in competition. Most of the time unavoidable, comparison can lead you down a spiraling mental pathway, but there are techniques you can use to turn those negative emotions into at least neutral learning experiences, if not positive motivation. sport climbing, kyra condie, olympics, competition, climbing, comparison, allison vest, sports false full 12 1e9c0604-d7dc-4d55-bf08-652add7f9e15 Mon, 20 Feb 2023 15:00:00 +0000 kyracondie96@gmail.com (Kyra Condie) https://circle-up.simplecast.com/episodes/ep-11-how-to-qualify-for-paris-2024-C5xW1FrI E11 How to Qualify for Paris 2024 Kyra Condie 00:32:46 In this episode Kyra and Allison do their best to explain how the olympic qualification pathways work for Paris 2024! They also go on many tangents including some thoughts about the future of routesetting and the pros and cons of the new Boulder + Lead format. In this episode Kyra and Allison do their best to explain how the olympic qualification pathways work for Paris 2024! They also go on many tangents including some thoughts about the future of routesetting and the pros and cons of the new Boulder + Lead format. false full 11 4ffa5b00-25bb-443a-b861-362352239868 Tue, 7 Feb 2023 15:00:00 +0000 kyracondie96@gmail.com (Kyra Condie) https://circle-up.simplecast.com/episodes/ep-10-the-school-climbing-balance-IaHOWYqK E10 The School/Climbing Balance Kyra Condie 00:29:40 Allison and Kyra talk the delicate balance of school and climbing and what they did to strike the right balance. This also relates to work, social life, and any other major life activities that you're trying to juggle all at once. Take a listen to hear about their past, present, and future balancing acts and hopefully get some good advice on how to find whats right for you. Allison and Kyra talk the delicate balance of school and climbing and what they did to strike the right balance. This also relates to work, social life, and any other major life activities that you're trying to juggle all at once. Take a listen to hear about their past, present, and future balancing acts and hopefully get some good advice on how to find whats right for you. false full 10 672d86d3-07d1-4319-8412-f7a2facd9048 Mon, 30 Jan 2023 15:00:00 +0000 kyracondie96@gmail.com (Kyra Condie) https://circle-up.simplecast.com/episodes/meet-the-parents-jAv0_CnP E9 Meet The Parents Kyra Condie 00:28:27 Kyra brings in two very special guests for this episode while Allison is away on vacation--her parents! This episode is a little different, but full of interesting insights into Kyra's childhood, lessons learned from her parents that she's taken into adulthood, and what it was like being a parent of an elite athlete. Kyra brings in two very special guests for this episode while Allison is away on vacation--her parents! This episode is a little different, but full of interesting insights into Kyra's childhood, lessons learned from her parents that she's taken into adulthood, and what it was like being a parent of an elite athlete. false full 9 3cfb907c-8dff-4442-b406-77cc69841c78 Mon, 23 Jan 2023 15:00:00 +0000 kyracondie96@gmail.com (Kyra Condie) https://circle-up.simplecast.com/episodes/drugs-and-tattoos-fDgyNQPz E8 Drugs and Tattoos Kyra Condie 00:30:35 In this episode, Kyra and Allison talk about drug testing and what it's like being an athlete that's in the testing pool of USADA/WADA. They work to clear up some common misconceptions they've heard about drug testing and how the process works. In the second half of the episode, listen to them share some never-before-heard stories about their climbing related tattoos. In this episode, Kyra and Allison talk about drug testing and what it's like being an athlete that's in the testing pool of USADA/WADA. They work to clear up some common misconceptions they've heard about drug testing and how the process works. In the second half of the episode, listen to them share some never-before-heard stories about their climbing related tattoos. drug testing, sport climbing, kyra condie, climbing, allison vest, usada false full 8 722e13c2-3cf9-4a0a-a77c-484c10f549db Mon, 16 Jan 2023 15:00:00 +0000 kyracondie96@gmail.com (Kyra Condie) https://circle-up.simplecast.com/episodes/finding-ways-to-stay-motivated-KLLO8who E7 Finding Ways to Stay Motivated Kyra Condie 00:30:20 Kyra and Allison talk about their new years resolutions and how to set reasonable goals for yourself to stay motivated. They also share some stories about diet culture and their views on what healthy food goals should be. Then they go into how to make the most of any gym, whether its a "good gym" or not. Kyra and Allison talk about their new years resolutions and how to set reasonable goals for yourself to stay motivated. They also share some stories about diet culture and their views on what healthy food goals should be. Then they go into how to make the most of any gym, whether its a "good gym" or not. false full 7 24cf157e-d775-4059-9049-fd9745a5c976 Mon, 9 Jan 2023 15:00:00 +0000 kyracondie96@gmail.com (Kyra Condie) https://circle-up.simplecast.com/episodes/projecting-at-your-limit-with-allison-x8Es8p63 E6 Projecting at Your Limit with Allison Kyra Condie 00:28:08 In this episode Kyra interviews Allison about her experiences since taking a step back from competing and instead focusing on outdoor climbing. Listen to Allison talk about her experience with projecting a v14 (8B+) and how she's worked on her mental space to be able to project at her limit. Allison was the first Canadian woman to successfully complete a v13 (8B) then later a v14 (8B+). She is one of the few female climbers in the world to complete a climb of that difficulty. In this episode Kyra interviews Allison about her experiences since taking a step back from competing and instead focusing on outdoor climbing. Listen to Allison talk about her experience with projecting a v14 (8B+) and how she's worked on her mental space to be able to project at her limit. Allison was the first Canadian woman to successfully complete a v13 (8B) then later a v14 (8B+). She is one of the few female climbers in the world to complete a climb of that difficulty. sport climbing, kyra condie, climbing, bouldering, allison vest, athletics, athlete, v14, projecting, sports false full 6 16ce0e35-1c4f-4366-8726-a3c173068fc8 Mon, 2 Jan 2023 15:00:00 +0000 kyracondie96@gmail.com (Kyra Condie) https://circle-up.simplecast.com/episodes/olympic-interview-with-kyra-6S2qDZID E5 Olympic Interview with Kyra Kyra Condie 00:29:53 In this episode, the cohosts Allison Vest and Kyra Condie switch roles and have Allison interview Kyra about her time at leading up to the Olympics and competing there. The unique perspective that Allison brings as Kyra's friend while interviewing means the questions are insightful and unlike anything Kyra has talked about in previous interviews. In this episode, the cohosts Allison Vest and Kyra Condie switch roles and have Allison interview Kyra about her time at leading up to the Olympics and competing there. The unique perspective that Allison brings as Kyra's friend while interviewing means the questions are insightful and unlike anything Kyra has talked about in previous interviews. sport climbing, kyra condie, olympics, tokyo 2020, competition, climbing, allison vest, athlete false full 5 00e4a6c8-11da-4a6d-ab5d-484b0d232734 Mon, 19 Dec 2022 15:00:00 +0000 kyracondie96@gmail.com (Kyra Condie) https://circle-up.simplecast.com/episodes/how-we-train-FSlaMjv6 E4 How We Train Kyra Condie 00:29:03 Listen to Kyra and Allison talk similarities and differences between their training programs. They cover how they each warm up, how their training suits their strengths and needs, and what they do in a typical climbing session. Listen to Kyra and Allison talk similarities and differences between their training programs. They cover how they each warm up, how their training suits their strengths and needs, and what they do in a typical climbing session. false full 4 db688ac4-f941-45e3-9b31-02351ef9cdd1 Mon, 12 Dec 2022 16:00:00 +0000 kyracondie96@gmail.com (Kyra Condie) https://circle-up.simplecast.com/episodes/bts-of-a-bouldering-world-cup-wrWO0r0R E3 BTS of a Bouldering World Cup Kyra Condie 00:28:08 Listen to Kyra and Allison recount some of their favorite World Cup memories while also giving some insight into what its like behind-the-scenes at a Bouldering World Cup. Listen to Kyra and Allison recount some of their favorite World Cup memories while also giving some insight into what its like behind-the-scenes at a Bouldering World Cup. false full 3 f0b797ce-b7ee-42ff-9018-6982990bcdd6 Mon, 5 Dec 2022 15:00:00 +0000 kyracondie96@gmail.com (Kyra Condie) https://circle-up.simplecast.com/episodes/a-good-mental-space-nAqdxJWt E2 A Good Mental Space Kyra Condie 00:30:23 Kyra and Allison talk about Kyra's upcoming competition, how they both mentally prepare for big events, and what role body image and nutrition play in athletics. Kyra and Allison talk about Kyra's upcoming competition, how they both mentally prepare for big events, and what role body image and nutrition play in athletics. false full 2 9a7886fd-7675-4dac-9190-389cad5679d7 Sat, 3 Dec 2022 01:40:00 +0000 kyracondie96@gmail.com (Kyra Condie) https://circle-up.simplecast.com/episodes/circle-up-pilot-yqoXJuVH E1 Circle Up Pilot Kyra Condie 00:28:08 Welcome to Episode 1--In this episode Allison and Kyra introduce the idea behind the podcast before diving into social media, intense training environments, body image, and some of the mental techniques they use to deal with those stresses! Enjoy! Welcome to Episode 1--In this episode Allison and Kyra introduce the idea behind the podcast before diving into social media, intense training environments, body image, and some of the mental techniques they use to deal with those stresses! Enjoy! false full 1