Mountain Talk

George Cedric Bieker
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Mountain Talk is a podcast inspired by the spirit of alpinism. Your host George will cover a wide range of topics including but not limited to Alpinism, Mountain Athletics, Training & Fitness for Climbing and Mountain Sports, Philosophy, Outdoors, Wilderness Ethics, Mindfulness, and Spirituality. Free to the world, click subscribe for an intimate journey into passion, play, and progression throughout all aspects of life. George is a professional mountain guide and fitness coach. He has a plethora of certifications and training and also holds a Masters in Education from the University of Arkansas. Based out of Bishop, CA. Forever Free. @georgebieker www.georgebieker.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episodes

  1. Ep 8: The Interview w/ Tyler Nelson of C4HP, Part 1

    03/03/2024

    Ep 8: The Interview w/ Tyler Nelson of C4HP, Part 1

    The interview w/ Tyler Nelson of @C4HP is out. We start a bit light-hearted but jump into the weeds quickly. New listeners might want to be familiar with Tyler's work in finger strength training, overcoming isometrics, etc. to get the most out of this podcast. The unedited version is also available on YouTube and may be helpful for anatomical references of the hand and some of the training tools we discuss. Listener Homework: Jesus Piece, So Unknown Behemoth, Demi-God Lorna Shore, And I Return to Nothingness  @themalieshow @babyjesusfox Tools: Tindeq Progressor Atomic Ninja Balls 2.5” Head to Toe Unlevel Edge Lattice Wrist Wrench Moxy SMO2 Monitor Alex Burlison @stone.daddi George Bieker @georgebieker | georgebieker.com | Youtube www.summationathletics.com 0:00 Intro 1:43 Dialing in our lookzzz 3:40 Intros & “Shittiest Classics” (The Pearl, The Buzz) 7:40 Tyler’s Hx, Climbing + Education 12:10 Climbing Science or Lack Thereof 14:40 What’s the controversy? 16:50 Why defend the fingerboard? 18:40 The messiness of climbing training 21:40 Strength training, coordination adaptations, the fingerboard 25:30 Fingerboard physics/risks 27:45 The Campus board... 33:15 Fingers don't have to be THAT strong! 34:00 Lessons you had to unlearn? 36:00 Biggest Pet Peeve 38:00 Skills are skills. 41:45 Muscular Endurance in Climbing 46:15 Messiness of Climbing & ME Training. 48:45 overuse, A2 Pulley, cyst recommendations 50:45 Don't Train Like a Pro 52:45 Chronic Finger Pain in Setters 56:45 Anatomy: Hands & Fingers 60:30 Interventions for Contact Strength 63:45 Training Mistakes 63:50 General Strength for Climbers 64:30 Favorite/Least Favorite Boulders in LCC 66:30 Process as the Goal 68:45 Worst Tattoos 71:45 Metal 75:30 Donuts Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    1h 18m
  2. Ep 7: Etiquette & Ethics, Recovery, V10 & The Cottonwood Gauntlet

    02/25/2024

    Ep 7: Etiquette & Ethics, Recovery, V10 & The Cottonwood Gauntlet

    Back-to-back releases on the month, can you believe it? In Episode 7 Alex and I chat about climbing and gym etiquette, geology, recovery, sleep, nutrition, stress, HRV, RPE, Objective vs subjective measures of stress, fatigue, or performance, ice baths, the last 6 months of my climbing, the infamous V10, Alex's future and the Little Cottonwood Gauntlet. All that and more, because I probably forgot some stuff. Unedited/Unrehearsed per usual. Alex Burlison is a strength and conditioning coach, stone lifter, rock climber, and all-around badass. You can find him on IG: @stone.daddi Please reach out, subscribe, and rate to let me know what you think about or want to hear on Mountain Talk. Unedited YouTube episodes of our recordings will be posted a week after the original episodes. Forever Free. @georgebieker georgebieker.com http://www.youtube.com/@georgebieker Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    1h 24m
  3. Ep 6: Strength Training, RPE, Nutrition, Supplementation & More

    01/27/2024

    Ep 6: Strength Training, RPE, Nutrition, Supplementation & More

    In this episode of Mountain Talk Alex and I talk about new life updates, stone lifting, strength training, progressive overloading, general guidelines, rep range, intensity, RPE, what we think about diets, supplementation, nutrition, "Crag Snacks" or intra-session eating for climbing, running, and skiing, energy drink hacks, and what matters, really matters ;). Alex Burlison is a strength and conditioning coach, stone lifter, rock climber, and all around badass. You can find him on IG: @stone.daddi Please reach out, subscribe, and rate to let me know what you think about or want to hear about on the Mountain Talk Podcast. Unedited YouTube episodes of our recordings will be posted a week after the original episodes. Forever Free. @georgebieker georgebieker.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    1h 49m
  4. Ep 5: "Mountains", Life & Intro to Training Blocks

    01/27/2023

    Ep 5: "Mountains", Life & Intro to Training Blocks

    This episode starts with a reading of my essay "Mountains: A Journey of Struggles & Stars" followed by some life updates for winter 2023. We dive into the training philosophy of blocks, what they are and when they are applicable/appropriate along with tips and tricks/ examples of what I might do in said blocks. 00:00 "Mountains: A Journey of Struggles and Stars" 06:25 Life Updates Winter/Spring 2023 08:50 Mindfulness / Meditation 11:36 April & May 12:15 Intro to Training Blocks 23:20 Partnership Shoutouts Free 30 Day trial of The Waking Up App: https://dynamic.wakingup.com/shareOpenAccess/SCA817741 Cover Photo: Alec and I in the Bugaboos on assignment for Patagonia, Thermarest, Clif Bar, and for FUN, shot by Ben Matthews. For more of my writing check out www.georgebieker.com/blog Support: Like, share, and subscribe to the Podcast! Instagram: @georgebieker Venmo: @george-bieker Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/georgebieker Partners: Summation Athletics: Let me Coach you! We offer premade programs, custom programming, and 1:1 Coaching. Reach out or visit the website for more information. Borvo Bone Broth: All natural ingredients, compostable packaging, "BringBorvo10" at checkout for 10% off. Livsn Designs: The best pants on the planet, period. Lifetime warranty and bomb proof. Lacaida Ropes: Metered ropes made in the USA. Never run out of rope or miss the midpoint again. And that double dry treatment #drool "tarpsandtees10" for 10% off tarps and tees. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    26 min
  5. Ep 4: Recruitment Pulls, Isometrics & Flipping the Switch

    12/27/2022

    Ep 4: Recruitment Pulls, Isometrics & Flipping the Switch

    Episode 4 of Mountain Talk is all about climbing! Recruitment Pulls on the fingers, Isometrics, eccentric vs concentric movements, we get into a little bit of the science. We talk a lot about mindset and how to cultivate "turning it on" or "flipping the switch", we dive down the rabbit hole of training vs exercise, along with some of our recent training protocols and more. The episode has subpar audio quality and will be the last full-length of its kind. Alex and I agreed to record some better audio on the next segment so please reach out with further questions, follow-ups, training advice, or whatever. Tyler Nelson (C4HP) Alex Burlison Chelsea Murn Recruitment Pull Media: https://photos.app.goo.gl/AdVqGrNr1rcr2xdXA 4:00 Recruitment pulls 5:45 Injury Prevention 7:00 Eccentric Vs Concentric Movement 8:00 Isometrics 9:00 Hangboarding 10:00 Transferability of RP instead of HB 13:15 - Isolation of Finger Flexors 15:00 - Standing Isolated RP 17:30 - Tindek Link 18:00 - Alex's Finger Strength Rant 19:30 Improvement in Finger Strength 21:30 George's Workout Plan 24:45 - Mental barrier / weak links and the mind game of bouldering 26:00 - Trying Hard and Bouldering 27:00 - Flipping the Switch 28:00 - Growth Mindset 28:45 - F**k around and find out! 30:00 - Training and Periodization 31:00 - What is Training vs Exercise? 32:45 - How do I start Training? 33:00 - George's Training Regime 34:30 - Progression as a Mountain Athlete 36:45 - Pitfalls in Training 38:00 - Introduction to Training Structures 40:00 - Behaviour Modification / Lifestyle Changes 44:00 - Unearthing Your Truth Potential 45:00 - Isometrics 48:00 - Alex's Version of ISO 49:00 - Strength and Power 51:00 - Weaknesses as Climbers 54:00 - Pushing Boundaries 56:30 - Traps in Self-Perception in Climbing 59:00 - Asking for help and consistency 62:00 - Making it easy - in your own way 64:30 - How to actually turn It on, unearthing the try-hard 67:00 - Setting intention, Rituals 69:00 - Thoughts going from nowhere and coming from nowhere, encouragement Support: Like, share, and subscribe to the Podcast! Instagram: @georgebieker Venmo: @george-bieker Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/georgebieker Partners: Summation Athletics: Let me Coach you! We offer premade programs, custom programming, and 1:1 Coaching. Reach out or visit the website for more information. Borvo Bone Broth: All natural ingredients, compostable packaging, "BringBorvo10" at checkout for 10% off. Lacaida Ropes: Metered ropes made in the USA. Never run out of rope or miss the midpoint again. And that double dry treatment #drool "tarpsandtees10" for 10% off tarps and tees. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    1h 10m
  6. Ep.3: Relationships, Communication & Vasectomies (unedited)

    12/12/2022

    Ep.3: Relationships, Communication & Vasectomies (unedited)

    In this episode of Mountain Talk George and Alex chat during a road trip from Salt Lake City to Red Rocks, Vegas. We chatted about our personal experiences with relationship styles (nonmonogamy/monogamy), communication between partners, what we should and shouldn't expect from a partner, jealousy, friendship, psychedelics, vasectomies, and more. This episode is unedited, unrehearsed, and unfiltered. Apologies for the road noise. Support: Like, share, and subscribe to the Podcast! Instagram: @georgebieker Venmo: @george-bieker Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/georgebieker Partners: Summation Athletics: Let me Coach you! We offer premade programs, custom programming, and 1:1 Coaching. Reach out or visit the website for more information. Borvo Bone Broth: All natural ingredients, compostable packaging, "BringBorvo10" at checkout for 10% off. Livsn Designs: The best pants on the planet, period. Lifetime warranty and bomb proof. Lacaida Ropes: Metered ropes made in the USA. Never run out of rope or miss the midpoint again. And that double dry treatment #drool "tarpsandtees10" for 10% off tarps and tees. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    52 min
  7. Ep 2: Self Improvement & The Integral Approach

    04/23/2022

    Ep 2: Self Improvement & The Integral Approach

    In Episode 2, George discusses his philosophy behind training for the mountain environment, "The Integral Approach to Mountain Athletics". This approach revolves around a holistic view of the athlete or individual and develops training programs based on their specific needs and just as importantly the needs of the context in which they are training for. This podcast discusses strength training, aerobic fitness, mind, sport-specific fitness, base building, behavior modification, and more. If you are interested in Summation Athletics or their programming find them on Training Peaks or head over to summationathletics.com for more information. Support: Like, share, and subscribe to the Podcast! Instagram: @georgebieker Venmo: @george-bieker Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/georgebieker Partners: Summation Athletics: Let me Coach you! We offer premade programs, custom programming, and 1:1 Coaching. Reach out or visit the website for more information. Borvo Bone Broth: All natural ingredients, compostable packaging, "BringBorvo10" at checkout for 10% off. Livsn Designs: The best pants on the planet, period. Lifetime warranty and bomb proof. Lacaida Ropes: Metered ropes made in the USA. Never run out of rope or miss the midpoint again. And that double dry treatment #drool "tarpsandtees10" for 10% off tarps and tees. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    22 min

  8. 04/18/2022

    Ep 1: Alaska & The Interview w/ Chelsea Murn

    This episode is a rebroadcast (stripped of ads) of a conversation that Chelsea and George had in the fall of 2021. It will give listeners a good idea of who George is, where his climbing began and how it shaped him as a person and a mountain professional. They talk about Alaska, living genuinely and authentically, how George approaches life in the mountains and his background. Support: Like, share, and subscribe to the Podcast! Instagram: @georgebieker Venmo: @george-bieker Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/georgebieker Partners: Summation Athletics: Let me Coach you! We offer premade programs, custom programming, and 1:1 Coaching. Reach out or visit the website for more information. Borvo Bone Broth: All natural ingredients, compostable packaging, "BringBorvo10" at checkout for 10% off. Livsn Designs: The best pants on the planet, period. Lifetime warranty and bomb proof. Lacaida Ropes: Metered ropes made in the USA. Never run out of rope or miss the midpoint again. And that double dry treatment #drool "tarpsandtees10" for 10% off tarps and tees. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    54 min
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About

Mountain Talk is a podcast inspired by the spirit of alpinism. Your host George will cover a wide range of topics including but not limited to Alpinism, Mountain Athletics, Training & Fitness for Climbing and Mountain Sports, Philosophy, Outdoors, Wilderness Ethics, Mindfulness, and Spirituality. Free to the world, click subscribe for an intimate journey into passion, play, and progression throughout all aspects of life. George is a professional mountain guide and fitness coach. He has a plethora of certifications and training and also holds a Masters in Education from the University of Arkansas. Based out of Bishop, CA. Forever Free. @georgebieker www.georgebieker.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Information

  • Creator
    George Cedric Bieker
  • Years Active
    2K
  • Episodes
    8
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Mountain Talk
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