Interviews
Interviews with the Lattice coaching team, clients and pro-athletes to provide you with insightful information on training for climbing, data and research.
For the Joy of it: Learning, Growth and Expression Through Climbing | Latticer Stories
An interview with Laur Sabourin – a US-based climber and guide – about three of her recent projects. Laur delves deeply into how they manage these projects, what drew them to them, and ultimately what they takes away from having sent – or not sent – the climbs.
Becoming a Mum & Climbing 8a | Latticer Stories
Saloni Shah came back to training after having her first child to climb her first 7c+. Recently, on a trip to Kalymnos with her husband, Saloni broke into the 8s with her first 8a, as well as onsighting 7c. It seems having a baby isn’t making this super-mum slow down anytime soon!
Following the Psyche: The Road to 14a | Latticer Stories
Aaron Child writes about sending 14a and V10 on home-turf in Utah, and enjoying the process along the way.
How I Climbed My First 8a | Latticer Stories
In our very first Latticer story, Angus Smart gives us an insight as to how he climbed his first 8a, Daniboy in Kalymnos; how his training fits in with his schedule, and what his future goals are now.
Interview: Jen Wood, Lattice Coach
We introduce you to our new coach, Jen Wood, who’s background as a competition climber gives our coaching team a new skillset. Jen tells us about her training history, and what she’s hoping to learn from working with Lattice.
VIDEO | Training Talk with Louis Parkinson
Tom Randall chats to Louis Parkinson about all things training. He tells us how he trains himself and others as well as what’s important for his own success.
Interview: Beto Rocasolano, Lattice Athlete
We interview new Lattice athlete, Beto Rocasolano, about his new training schedule with the team, on training for strength and endurance, and his goals for summer!
Interview: Max Milne, Lattice Athlete
We interview Lattice athlete, Max Milne, on his current progress through the comp season, how he’s juggled training and exams, and his goals for the next three years!
Interview: Dr. Dave Giles, Lattice Researcher
We interview Lattice Researcher, Dr. Dave Giles, about his academic history, his current research, and why he wanted to work with Lattice.
VIDEO | Training Talk with Magnus Midtbø
Tom Randall talks training and motivation with Magnus Midtbø on the Lattice training sofa! They discuss the scene in Innsbruck; talent vs. graft; how hard Magnus actually works; and fitting in YouTube around training for climbing.
Interview: Ella Russell, Lattice Coach
As we grow our coaching team at Lattice, it’s been really important for us to bring more breadth and experience into the fold – those coaches who’ve travelled all over
Interview: Maddy Cope, Lattice Coach
We interview new Lattice Coach, Maddy Cope, on her personal climbing achievements, why she joined the Lattice team, and what interests her about training and coaching.