Alex Honnold on The Forward with Lance Armstrong
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- Опубликовано: 7 сен 2024
- Alex Honnold is a professional adventure rock climber whose audacious free-solo ascents of America’s biggest cliffs have made him one of the most recognized and followed climbers in the world. He recently sat with Lance in his Las Vegas home to discuss his entry into the sport, the inherent risks with free soloing and the documentary Free Solo. The film chronicles his free solo scale unsupported and without ropes up the famous El Capitan, the 3,000 vertical rock face at Yosemite National Park.
In addition to watching him climb, I can watch Alex talk for hours, so much humility with a wicked, subtle sense of humor.
I'd love to randomly run into him someday in a state park lol. Just randomly walking through a trail and BOOM Alex is there. That would be a dream come true
@@SikConVicTioN It happened to a friend of mine in Squamish circa 2014.
agreed & well said
He makes me focus on my work
My favorite thing with Alex is his frequent use of the “shrug...” He always seems to end his statements with this shrug that says, “maybe everything I just said is wrong, or makes no sense...or is pointless.”
I love him for this...he’s content with the ever changing nature of life.
omg I noticed this too and I've been watching too many interviews that I've picked up on the 'shrug' and started doing it myself! hahahha
"How cool is it gonna be when it's 2020?"
Quotes that didn't age well.
Yeah thats literally what he said...
@@johnjacob3160 Literally what a quote means.
Alex is so open and honest all the time. He doesn't pause to choose his words carefully, it's the opposite, he just is who he is and it doesn't matter what you think I respect that.
Alex is driving this interview, lance keeps getting off track and Alex always brings it back to the question. Such an incredible guy
Was as though Lance was trying to have this on a mate to mate famous athlete to famous athlete level instead of an interview setting
That's what no alcohol or coffee does to you.
Alex is clearly more intelligent and just decent, Lance is just an asshole. I pity those who have to put up with him
It was pretty unnerving watching it and thinking all the time "Shut up. Shut up".
Because Lance sucks! And Alex is the real deal. I don't hold it against Armstrong that he doped. So what: everyone did. But he lied, and lied, and threw good men under the bus to save his ass. Disgraceful!
Alex Honnolds archievement ist stunning. Maybe one of the greatest in human mankind. Perfection, Authenticity, Warmhearted, Perception, Attention, Awareness, pushes the limits, and goes beyond them. TWO THUMBS UP. Unbelievable
This was one of the most interesting interviews for this press tour. Good work, Lance.
I think the best part of this interview/discussion is that it didn't feel like Lance was putting on airs to try to impress Alex or vice versa. It felt like a natural conversation.
Nothing about lance is natural. The guy is human sewage !!!!!!!!!
Absolutely superb! So open and normal Lance talking to the man who has achieved the greatest athletic feat of all time, bar none!!
I don’t know what to say, I am so in awe of both these persons. Thank you Lance and thank you Alex. I wish you both a safe and contented future. Thank you, thank you thank you!
The free solo of El Cap...yeah, that's probably the most impressive athletic (and mental) feat in the history of humankind. Just one Elmo's opinion.
@@dustinthewind596 the golden glove fashion video is a comedy video from one of my favorite comedians girlfriend lol but nice try dude. I'm not even sure what your point was to bring that up
@@dustinthewind596 then why did you spend time on engaging with me?
Yeah, but Reinhold Messner or Shackleton also did unbelievably things.
I got me this job one time bussin' tables at a country club...
Elmo Blatch Stop copy and pasting the same damn comment every video
It was a little awkward at first, but the interview takes a crazy turn for the better about halfway through. One of the best Honnold interviews I've seen. At least the best one about the doc.
Incredible athlete and super down to earth. Alex is a legend 🙏
Climbing El Cap without ropes is like winning the the Tour de france without dope.
That's fucking hilarious 😂
not even close
Derek Taylor Anyone ever thought if it would ever be possible to free solo the dawn wall, guess it’d be like winning the Tour de France without a bike.
Goddamn it. I was gonna write that. Well done sir.
Ouch 🤣
Alex is the worlds greatest athlete, period. The ability to focus psychologically at that intense level for 4 hours, without error is unmatched in any sport.
Been trying too tell people this dude, this man did the impossible, greatest feat I've ever seen
Since Ueli Steck has passed. Mr. Honnold definitely takes it.
@@This1Person I could not agree more with your accurate statement @This Guy. Mr. Steck was indeed one of the world's greatest athletes and mountain climbers. His record speed climb og the Eiger stands as one of the greatest feats of all time. Interestingly enough, if both men were together and participated in this conversation they would humbly shy away from accepting such an honor for themselves but my guess is they would congratulate each other for their monumental feats! Thank you for your correct observation and your kind and thoughtful comments sir! With much respect!
@@edmccaffrey1 isn't funny that the greatest people tent to be the most humble. Once someone has arrogance about their own accomplishments; one knows they are 2nd best.
It is weird that being humble is taken as a weakness. Self deprecation is a sign of depression.
Ed Mccaffrey, I like you're style. Have a great day! You definitely made mine!
@@This1Person Based on my own personal experience as a world class skier, a world record holder, with multiple high altitude solo climbs and winter ascents, I have not only found that trait common, but most importantly those traits are MANDATORY in order for the apex achievers! Your observation and opinions are once again true and accurate @This guy!
Bob Roll and now Alex. Great interviews. Thank you!!!!!!
Mark novak, right?! Watching Bobke and Lance talk to each other was epic.
@@pedalingadventures7122 Of course there are more than one Mark Novak out there. Both episodes were very good. Have to watch this climbing on an IMAX theatre.
We purchased the film since it was a Jimmy Chin production and after buying Meru. Since Free Solo was bought we’ve watched it every night before going to bed and it still creates some slight anxiety. LOL Love Honnold, he’s down to earth and honest which is a breath of fresh air nowadays! Thank you!
Slightly psychopathic personality (look on how he talks about the heart attack in the theater). You have to be slightly psychopathic for doing what he does. But it is the case for many of the the highest achievements.
I like that Lance is genuinely in awe of Alex's accomplishment.
Armstrong is definitively a natural at interviews, if you haven't, check out his podcasts (the Forward and The Move). He does seem a bit hungover in this one, however, his insight into bike racing in the Move is second to none, exceptional. Say what you will about Armstrong, but there is mutual respect between these 2, arguably in the top 1% best athletes in our time.
Aren't we all. He is super intelligent and articulate. A true elite pro.
I don’t mind Lance or Alex talking over each other. It brought out the realness in both of them and we were just lucky to be the fly on the wall.
What if there is a storm come by ? "Ye you get super wet" Mega interview, coolest guy on the planet.
"Well it's California in June so..."
super guy this Alex, so humble and seems wise AF. May luck be on your side .
superb guest to kick off the new year, chapau sir
every time i see the trailers or any other docu on this achievement my palms and feet sweat..while sitting on the couch...No one, I mean NO ONE on earth has ever done this. One of the most amazing accomplishments man will ever see. Alex Honnold i hope someday to meet you and buy you a beer for what you do...
Better make it a non-alcoholic one--Alex doesn't drink! But only one beer? He might deserve a few more! (^0^) "'Cause it's a long way to the top, if you wanna climb the wall." (AC/DC song reference with the last phrase changed) I'm with Alex in not drinking. I never understood how anyone could stand the taste of alcohol!
Much better than I expected. Alex really is a good dude.
It was as enjoyable and informative as I was sure it would be!
Best interview of Mr Honnold ever ! Thanks Mr Armstrong so much
The Forward is the best thing! Love it, so insightful and motivating
Dear Lance, thank you very much, it was a great show.
I remember when Joe Rogan said "Oh you're crazy, i can tell" to Lance. I definitely notice a unique intense focus when hes talking to the camera in the beginning. i wouldnt call it crazy tho. Awesome Podcast! Thank you! :)
Sean Patrick Richards the rogan interviews lol 🤦🏻♀️
Lol at Lance’s brutal honesty compared to other interviewers. “You’re a freak!” Lmao
The words Lance and honesty should never appear in the same sentence lol
the clear and strong presence of Alex scared Lance
You r so right on!!!!!!
Roy Hinnen These two are Polar Opposites in every possible way.
Lance hasn't been able to achieve an erection since this interview
Lance always gets dizzy around drug-free jocks.
Lance doesn't seem very intelligent. How does Alex put up with these jackasses ?!?!
Lance, this was a great show. But, you need to let him talk
I 2nd this
Poor Lance. Top of game but you can see the age and the stress toll. Whereas Honold is top of his sport and mentally solid.
Much nicer than what I was thinking, which is, quit putting words in his mouth, quit with the constant interruptions to talk about your reactions, your feelings, your thoughts about his thing, shut the fuck up, and let him speak for himself.
He came of a little douchie
one of the worst ego maniacs....so must be pretty tough for him to do so
Great interview I didn't know how the Alex Lance combo would work? I though it was great interview they worked well together! Great job guys!
The humility between these two is more learning than anything I can think of.
Humility is definitely not a quality of character of which Lance Armstrong is possessed,
@@icecreamforcrowhurst He's very honest about his fear of heights--if you had no humility you'd be unlikely to admit that. I'm with him in that--I couldn't even step off the high dive board at a swimming pool!
I’ve watched a good few interviews with Alex, and none of them managed to really capture his personality as this one has... really cool insight
Loved the interview, found it totally by chance. I have recently started looking back at Lances life in cycling . I used to race in ireland back in the late 70s as a schoolboy. Stephen Roche and Sean Kelly were our local heros then. I think cycling hasnt suffered any, from the things that happened in the past. In fact i have watched so much stuff recently , all the races were won on a level playing field. Enough said , total respect for Lance , and its great to see him be himself ( i like swearing also) . Loved this interview , 2 great guys just chatting as if there were no cameras. Keep up the great podcasts , Alex , i think you should start doing them also. I respect how much you love climbing , nothing excites me more than seeing people speaking about the love of their profession , passionately.
Great interview! Two legends just jawing---- excellent, thanks much
One legend, one who cheat and manipulated and destroyed the reputation of professional cycling. Let's not mix them
yes sir, TWO LEGENDS!
@@Alex1233192 Lance was a terrific cyclist "in my book." To win all those races? Do you think it was just a syringe that pedaled the bike to victory? I don't think so! From what I understand, performance-enhancing injections were just a part of the cycling world at the time. Maybe not an ideal situation, but I believe Lance was following the advice of the sports-medical people in charge of his training. I'll always respect the heck out of Lance Armstrong! It's not a perfect world, but to have attained such a level of excellence in competitive cycling deserves to be fully appreciated and celebrated. At least "in my book."
Superb interview with Lance just being real and honest, and off course Alex being who he is. Thanks alot!
Love this interview, Lance! Honnold is one of my two inspiring people in the world. My other guy is David Goggins. Alex for his clarity and humility and David for his mental toughness. It would be great if you could get Goggins on your show. By the way, Goggins has the world record for the most pull-ups in 24 hours, 5000 I think. Cheers
This is one of the best interviews with Alex I have seen
I actually Lance didn't sugercoat anything and his raw honesty helped Alex loosen up and feel comfortable enough to be more himself than in most other interviews, basically as legit as watching the movie; unfiltered
is the best version of Alex.
The story Alex shares around 47:46 is unfortunately familiar. When I was first getting into climbing I was in the Gunks with a guide and we had just done a couple of routes and were cleaning up our gear when we heard shouts for help. We ran over and saw the aftermath of a guy who had just repelled 200 feet to the ground when his anchor gave out. I recall that he was miraculously alive (I think he fell through some trees that might have broken his fall a touch), but his body was in pieces. I helped carry him to the fire road and I could literally see through his skull and see his brain. I read in the paper that he died en route to the hospital. The incident shook me up pretty bad - I was around 17 at the time - and I stopped climbing for a while. When I got back into it, it was exclusively indoors. Over time the memory faded and the reality that the sport is usually pretty safe started to take hold, but it will never be fully out of my mind and it hits me every time I'm on rock. It speaks a lot to Alex's mental strength, I think, that he's seen stuff like that, has friends that have died, is aware of all that could go wrong, but overcomes it to continue pursuing his passion.
Took my 9 year old daughter to watch in Eugene...so glad i did!
At 36:19 Alex talks about his high-end climbing shoes (La Sportiva) but he does not mention the brand -- he does mention the model. At a recent outdoor trade show, Adidas was full-on trying to invade the market with rock climbers demonstrating in person at an enormous booth. Meanwhile, La Sportiva had a tiny booth, but we all knew that Alex used their shoes, literally trusting his life to those shoes. It was a bigger statement than anything Adidas could conjure with all their flash and money.
Worked for me. Third pair since I saw the movie.
Adidas owns Five Ten. Five Ten climbing shoes are great. In fact I prefer their rubber to La Sportiva rubber. But climbing shoes are like surf boards. You want a quiver of different types of shoes for different types of climbing. The ones Alex reference are TC Pros, which are great for granite crack climbing for cracks that are hand size to offwidth as well as slab climbing because they edge really well which is the type of climbing for you're going to find on the Freerider route on El Cap.
Incredible to watch this full interview. Thank you so much, you both rock!! After your clime 1,5 years ago, I have been searching the internet every week to check out if the movie was (or parts were) available, so I cannot wait to see the movie tomorrow evening here in Utrecht, the Netherlands. Just released in the Netherlands this week. Thx again!
SUFFERFEST 3 Cedar and Alex and Lance cycle to to Patagonia (they drag him up, he drags them there)
Good job. At ~1:20.00 it got real. I saw the TED and was familiar with the story, but your interview was added to the story. Nice job LA; and thanks AH for agreeing to the interview. You are the man.
Two GOAT's, one show - Alex & Lance - dayummm, Christmas just keeps on coming!! Thanks Lance!
yep i agree
Agree climbing GOAT and cheating GOAT
@@lewisgilbert1120 It wouldn't be unusual for Alex to shoot up a steroid in order to improve strength and stamina. If that was the case, would it take away anything from his achievement?
@@lewisgilbert1120 A cheating GOAT among other cheating GOATS, he's still a GOAT or pretty close to it. And if you knew anything about the cycling world in his time, everyone was on something.
@@lewisgilbert1120 Don't listen to these pathetic apologists who are STILL in denial after one of the worst frauds in sports history has been exposed down to the last detail, reinvented as an exhausted-looking, demented podcaster!!! There is no chance in hell that Alex uses PEDs. He's super clean in terms of diet and lifestyle, it's part of a strict, ethical life. He's not competing with anyone, or at all; the whole point of free soloing is challenging oneself-- and a radical form of personal *fulfillment*. Don't let Lance's stench anywhere near him. I wish he hadn't gone on this podcast.
Guess what? When I heard about the movie and saw previews, I told myself, I don’t think I could watch this movie. But I built up courage and went by my self. It was so intense where I held my breath, but in the end, when he reached the top and was so happy, it made me happy that I went to watch this film. I would definitely watch it again. It was awesome! I can see why everyone wants to interview him. Alex has a passion and experience that made him do this. 🙏🏼👏🏽🤙🏻👊🏻🤗
“It was a terrible scrambling accident” 😂😂
Yo I was DYING at this!
And Lance didn't get it because he's talking too much ... still good interview, though.
Alex is hilarious!
Between Lance and Alex, there was never going to be a lull in this interview. Super entertaining.
Awesome interview Lance. There is clearly a lot of mutual respect and it’s great to see coming from two exceptional athletes
Thanks Lance for doing this interview! I believe this is the most revealing look yet into Alex Honnold. Any fan that cares to see more facets of Alex needs to view this podcast.
Great interview ,both are very inspiring people not that I’d ever want to go seventy miles per hour in a peloton or be stuck on the side of a rock a couple of thousand feet up but that’s what’s inspiring the fact that they are doing stuff that I have absolutely no interest in trying myself but you still watch and think damn that’s impressive
I feel the same way!
Just love this kid. Alex just turned rock climbing into a respectable sport that finally caught the attention of the mainstream media. Can't wait to watch free solo, though I know my hands would get wet and my knees so weak that I couldn't even get up on my feet :(.
DUDE take him up on the offer to climb! Its Alex freaking Honnold. wtf Lance
Steven Squire ikr i never climed and would never say no to an introductory sesh with him!! D: 🤦🏻♀️🤦🏻♀️🤦🏻♀️
Lance has a huge ego. Alex doesn't at all. Very different people. Them side by side makes me realize how much I dislike Mr Armstrong lol
SikConVicTioN well it seemed like he was making a bit of a joke about how scared of heights he was which would make Alex look cooler
This was the exact interview I wanted to hear. I wanted to hear his answers to the very questions you asked. Very cool.
Alex: "I had to trust my weight on to this right foothold, that was basically the width of that penc..." Lance "Blah Blah Interrupt Blah"
I thought the same exact thing when that asshole just kept running on. No Lance,you are in the presence of true greatness that gives his heart, not a needle.
lol was reading this comment right after that happened and had the same thought lol
I've climbed in Yosemite for 15 years and my hands were sweating as well when I saw this film! Lol loved it! BTW Lance will always be the Man!
Alex Honnold seems like he would be the best big brother on earth.
I live in Vegas and it's cool to hear Holland give us our props at being The #1 place to live for outdoor stuff. We we're ranked #1 in outside magazine for a reason.
Epic...... Two peas in a pod. This episode made me realize why I've always connected with you Lance. Intense.
After LANCE this is definitely the best 2 endurance athletes in the world having a chat
I love the dynamic between these two. They are both so different but it's so cool to see how well they get along and the mutual respect they have for one another. A meeting of titans!
Super fun to watch, all the way and I've learned a lot from these two legends. Looking forward for more. Better even than Joe Rogan's interview with Alex Honnold.
"Most people who are afraid of heights are actually afraid of falling off and dying...and that's completely reasonable."
lmfao
There is an important difference between being afraid of heights and afraid of falling.
wow what a pairing. I saw the movie, utterly fantastic, thanks Lance for a great interview
Alex is just a pure soul. Also Lance, let the man talk. I know you're excited, but come on man.
Spoken like a person who has never ridden a bike up switchbacks for weeks at a time. The level of fitness involved in that is quite literally a the cellular level. It's part ot the reason that drugs became so prevalent. It never had anything to do with size or the typical thing. For world class cyclists it was always about energy reserves and muscle degradation. In that sense it isnt much different than using oxygen to survive at altitude. Cycling for weeks up mountain roads is just as brutal.
I actually like that Lance is fully involved in this conversation--it's like listening to two good friends chatting instead of a "worshipping the idol who must be the only way to speak" interview. And I think that Lance does let Alex talk fully. It does have a more conversational back-and-forth feeling, but I enjoyed it and am glad this is how it played out.
Best interview so far. Lance challenges Alex with his experiences in racing and difficult situations. So no easy answers Alex !
Fantastic stuff Lance
Lance, best interview with Alex. Athlete to Athlete talk. Great!!!!
This is one of Alex's best interviews...better than his talk with Joe Rogan.
I agree I was unaware Lance had a podcast..
Great interview Lance! Not sure what motivates the negative comments. Two elite athletes that mastered their field. Lance doping doesn’t diminish his domination over all the other doped cyclists. Also, remember Livestrong raised millions for fighting cancer. I like Lance’s interview style. The conversation is free flowing and genuine. Much like Rogan’s, you get some new and interesting insight. I like it
We took all 4 of our kids to the movie. Our 6 mo. old baby was trying to throw a leg over the side of his crib later that night. Ha ha! Good work Honnold!
Haha ..Honnolding already lol
Dude...these guys couldn't be more different. Lance seems comfortable with the awkward silences whereas Alex clearly isn't! It makes for an interesting interview.
Lance Armstrong's questions about the relationship between Alex and his girlfriend: His questions are a reflection of his education, upbringing, cultural circle, and thought process.
yeah, as all questions are, you pseudo intellectual weirdo.
Terrific interview. I share Lance Armstrong's fear of heights, so I could appreciate his take on the documentary, and he made me laugh out loud several times with some of his comments about how scary it was. (Never knew he was so funny!). Alex opens up to him, perhaps because of the down to earth (even earthy) style of Lance's interviewing, or because he's a fellow athlete, and he gave some great insights into the art of free solo climbing. I very much enjoyed the interaction between these two.
one of the most interesting guests he has ever had on and lance just CANT shut the eff up and let him talk, finish a story, complete a thought. Too bad, a wasted opportunity.
Exactly my thoughts, I have watched a lot of interviews with Alex and this is by far the worst one.
Completely disagree. This interview is one of the only, if no the only, conversational interview Alex has done with a non climber.
Too bad you’re so rude. Could’ve said it in a million ways and instead you chose to be a critical dick about it
Because Lance is a fking cheat and a fking idiot.
I'm not afraid of heights and his film still freaked me out and haS done so each time I have watched it. ONE Day I will own it.
Thanks Lance for bringing Alex!!!!!! This guy is a Gem! and such a nice, humble and polite person...... Lance! yes , Alex is a very special DNA!!!!!!
This interview is So Good!
OMG!! I almost pissed my pants on the scooter RANT! Keep it coming Lance!
Thumbs up because it's Alex. Not a fan of the interview in general, but appreciate that you took the time to do this, Lance.
One of the most consistently awkward interviews I’ve seen.
14erclimber lolz 👋🏻🎱👄🎱🤚🏻
Good to see Lance havin fun. He deserves it!
The Fraud vs The Realest. Alex starts telling cool climbing stories but Lance cuts him off all the time to interject with some other side-track. One water please. I think I'll quit coffee and alcohol.
Amen! Lance still getting airtime??
Vincent Wierda 🙏🏼☺️
The "fraud"? Lance won SEVEN Tour de France races. It wasn't a syringe that pedaled his bicycle. Try just riding a bicycle from start to finish on the Tour de France course and you'll maybe come to revise your estimation of Lance.
I appreciate Lance's honesty in this interview.
Uh, you can walk up the back... yeah, you know you can drive the tour de france.. haha, blerg, NEXT!!!
I always get sweaty palms just looking at the guy :D What a legend!
Cutting him off and not letting him finish is so disrespectful to the beast
WHo's the beast? Ever tried climbing a mountain switchback on a road bike, performance enhancers or not? It's astonishing that humans can do it. Let alone excel at it.
Lance I gotta give you some props, you are a great interviewer and quick as a rabbit with the little remarks...made this interview absolutely mint.
Idk, Lance seems distracted and not very present. Is he always like this? Bit scatter brained..
He doesn't deserve to be in the same room as Alex Honnold.
@P C he's bad, he ask questions, Alex answers try to provide insight on why it is the way it is then Lance cut him... just let the man talk.
Mike Jones yeah that epo burned him out
Lance is probaby busy thinking about ways to cheat at some future contest.
Mike Jones He’s really not
kind of grinds my gears how Lance constantly talks over the end of Alex's answers. let the man talk!! aggravating
LEGENDS!!!!!!!!
Great work Lance. I really enjoyed your interview style.
Motor scooter or kick scooter? Keep up the good stuff, Lance. You’re a good man, no matter what anyone says. You doing RAGBRAI again for 2019? Hope to see you there! Cheers from Iowa!
Pedaling Adventures He’s talking about those kick scooter types that are out now but have a little motor. Those rentals that people leave everywhere and are littering our neighborhoods.
I liked this. So many of these pod casts are like these scripted things. Lance is all over the place. Maybe even a bit too much Vegas, but Alex just rolled with it. I have a legend in my house with a buzz, it is all good.
Easy on Lance here. Remember - he used to be the guy being interviewed and probably still has that impulse to fill space in the conversation.
Great video, havent seen the movie yet but I've seen bits and pieces. Looks incredible.
i wonder if 'Clif Bar' is considering changing their name to 'Couch Bar'? LOL
Great show Lance ,really cool ,, and Alex has been invincible , gonna watch that Free Solo, but with hand sweats dripping, for reel
We ALL had sweaty palms.. seriously. It was stressful. Haha
Fantastic interview!!!!!