Alex Honnold | Fatherhood, Legacy, & Giving Back

Alex Honnold is among the most accomplished climbers in history. Bursting into the mainstream consciousness in 2008, Alex has personally changed what people have viewed to be possible in the vertical world. In 2017, Alex did the first ever free solo of El Capitan in Yosemite Valley, a feat that many consider to be the greatest athletic accomplishment in history, and that was documented in the Oscar winning film, Free Solo. We're honored to host him on the podcast.

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Topics:
Where Alex is the arc of his career
His feelings recollecting to the times before he was famous
The inspiration Alex took from climbing legend Peter Croft
The state of climbing as a sport and the impact of the Olympics
Training and the similarities between running and climbing
How becoming a parent has impacted goal setting
The physical and psychological toll of being a pro athlete for two decades
Staying motivated over time
Alex's relationship with competition
The aftermath of Free Solo and what Alex called his "deployment to Hollywood"
His home in Las Vegas and why it's a great place to live
The Honnold Foundation
A lot more!

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