Crushing Iron Triathlon Podcast

How are you talking to yourself these days? Does the body buy in with the mind's strategy? Today, we continue to look at the positive and what's going on in our own backyards. We talk about the accumulated fatigue of life, the future of endurance sports, having a true understanding of Zone 2 (and why it's so important), heart rate comparison between cycling and running, when and how to test heart rate and FTP, and most importantly, are you enjoying yourself? Topics: Looking in our own back yard Positive thinking A common human thread Optimism and Realism Who has nothing to gain? An endurance boom in 6 months? Bike shops getting a shot in the arm Ozark How does Mental therapy exercise and fit into a plan? Accumulated fatigue of life Walking, Hiking, and Easy Spinning - Net Gains Mental and Emotional Health > Workouts Training should give you energy not take it Positive Reenforcement Activity Understanding Zone 2 Let your mind and body have a conversation Owning your negative split Difference in Run and Bike Zones How do YOU define max heart rate? When you get heart rate "numbers" from a race Comparing cycling to running effort How many zones do you use? The 4 minute test The 20 minute test When you test on a bad day Should you rest for a test? Why to run before you ride One Benefit we've found from Social Distancing Are you enjoying yourself? The C26 Online Hub is now open to the public! Click here to learn more about what's in the Hub and take advantage of our "Pay What You Want" for a limited time. Looking for an awesome coach this season? Former Professional triathlete, Jessica Jacobs is now coaching for C26 Triathlon. Check out her bio and contact information at our Coaching Page on C26Triathlon.com If you're looking for a great custom coaching plan, please check out the new C26 Systems Plan for 2020 at the new c26triathlon.com. Coach Robbie will lay out your entire season (from 12-40 weeks) culminating at your A-Race. Take the confusion out of your entire year for only $499. The package includes team events, access to our online hub resource library, priority camp registration and more. Big Shout out to podcast listener and Wordpress designer Bobby Hughes for helping get the new c26triathlon.com off the ground. If you like what you see and may need a website, check out Bobby's work at https://hughesdesign.co/ You can also slide by www.crushingiron.com which is now the official blog page for the podcast. Community and coaching information are at www.c26triathlon.com Our 2020 C26 Camps are sold out (other than swim camp) Find out more on our Camps Page. If you'd like to support the Crushing Iron Podcast, hit up our Pledge Page and help us keep this podcast on the rails. Thanks in advance! Are you thinking about raising your game or getting started in triathlon with a coach? Check out our Crushing Iron Coaching Philosophy Video Please subscribe and rate Crushing Iron on YouTube and iTunes. For information on the C26 Coach's Eye custom swim analysis, coaching, or training camps email: [email protected] Facebook: CrushingIron YouTube: Crushing Iron Twitter: CrushingIron Instagram: C26_Triathlon www.c26triathlon.com Mike Tarrolly - [email protected] Robbie Bruce - [email protected]

Today we open the podcast to Athlete/Listener Questions from our Facebook Group. We hit on how to adjust when your race is canceled, swimming challenges and open water training, and hit on one of Coach's rants about over-dependence on Training Peak graphs and numbers. Meditation. Yoga. Critical thinking. Questions covered below. Topics: You Know your body better than anyone Ask yourself these questions Critical thinking The most overrated graph in Training Peaks The biggest thing you need to wrap around your mind Reframe your mindset In order to peak, you have to shed Stop letting Training Peaks drive your life Is there a swim workout that can be done in open water or is the workout to just swim. Like 500m easy 500m hard. – Arin Christiensen Joshua - what is core work we can do? Feel for the water What's an acceptable lake temperature for swimming? When your next race has been postponed until the fall. How do you maintain your current gains in fitness until it's time for the hard work to start leading up to that race? – Erni Quezada This is my question also. I went straight from a 70.3 to Doing Disney's Dopey challenge and then a month later did 2 half marathons that were each a PR within 7 days...... and now, nothing until October is on the calendar... I don't want to lose my fitness. – Julia Mayhew What is the biggest challenge that you think athletes are facing right now - staying motivated? under training? overtraining? Nutrition? - and how best to stay on top of it? – Samual "Arthur" Browning You bought a training plan, now what?? Nutrition: right now is the time. Ironman is sold? Ironman virtual races for Kona slots? What's an acceptable lake temperature with wet suit, no gloves or boots... This is a question for Mike Tarrolly...you're a big advocate for yoga and meditation...i could sure use some guidance for diverting my mental and physical energy away from my hospital right now...so is there a particular individual or app that you'd recommend for a beginner looking to incorporate more yoga or meditation to help reduce stress? Thank you 🙏 The C26 Online Hub is now open to the public! Click here to learn more about what's in the Hub and take advantage of our "Pay What You Want" for a limited time. Looking for an awesome coach this season? Former Professional triathlete, Jessica Jacobs is now coaching for C26 Triathlon. Check out her bio and contact information at our Coaching Page on C26Triathlon.com If you're looking for a great custom coaching plan, please check out the new C26 Systems Plan for 2020 at the new c26triathlon.com. Coach Robbie will lay out your entire season (from 12-40 weeks) culminating at your A-Race. Take the confusion out of your entire year for only $499. The package includes team events, access to our online hub resource library, priority camp registration and more. Big Shout out to podcast listener and Wordpress designer Bobby Hughes for helping get the new c26triathlon.com off the ground. If you like what you see and may need a website, check out Bobby's work at https://hughesdesign.co/ You can also slide by www.crushingiron.com which is now the official blog page for the podcast. Community and coaching information are at www.c26triathlon.com Our 2020 C26 Camps are sold out (other than swim camp) Find out more on our Camps Page. If you'd like to support the Crushing Iron Podcast, hit up our Pledge Page and help us keep this podcast on the rails. Thanks in advance! Are you thinking about raising your game or getting started in triathlon with a coach? Check out our Crushing Iron Coaching Philosophy Video Please subscribe and rate Crushing Iron on YouTube and iTunes. For information on the C26 Coach's Eye custom swim analysis, coaching, or training camps email: [email protected] Facebook: CrushingIron YouTube: Crushing Iron Twitter: CrushingIron Instagram: C26_Triathlon www.c26triathlon.com Mike Tarrolly - [email protected] Robbie Bruce - [email protected]

Often our biggest breakthroughs come at a time when we're about to throw in the towel. Now is a great time to learn about yourself and build experience for later. Today we talk about building little wins that pay off down the road and help you become better athletes and humans. There is opportunity in all situations. Topics: Everything is fragile More gratitude at races now? Hopeful for more connection Setting precedents When the race is stripped away? Why am I working out again?? Hard for motivation Giant shifts in motivation What would you do if there weren't races?? Everything by effort and duration Long-Journey-Apprehension-and-Doubt Ebbs and flows of training Must feel like post-race-but without a race Seidel - sleepers show up at races What's the opportunity when something looks bad? Testing your metal, not your medal It's never a bad time to go back to basics When we always want a treat Your worst and best workouts can happen the same week When breakthroughs happen Are you always "searching?" The weathered wise guy or woman Learning through problem solving Sleeping while moving Taking the anxieties out of life and racing Can't learn if everything goes well --------------- The C26 Online Hub is now open to the public! Click here to learn more about what's in the Hub and take advantage of our "Pay What You Want" for a limited time. Looking for an awesome coach this season? Former Professional triathlete, Jessica Jacobs is now coaching for C26 Triathlon. Check out her bio and contact information at our Coaching Page on C26Triathlon.com If you're looking for a great custom coaching plan, please check out the new C26 Systems Plan for 2020 at the new c26triathlon.com. Coach Robbie will lay out your entire season (from 12-40 weeks) culminating at your A-Race. Take the confusion out of your entire year for only $499. The package includes team events, access to our online hub resource library, priority camp registration and more. Big Shout out to podcast listener and Wordpress designer Bobby Hughes for helping get the new c26triathlon.com off the ground. If you like what you see and may need a website, check out Bobby's work at https://hughesdesign.co/ You can also slide by www.crushingiron.com which is now the official blog page for the podcast. Community and coaching information are at www.c26triathlon.com Our 2020 C26 Camps are sold out (other than swim camp) Find out more on our Camps Page. If you'd like to support the Crushing Iron Podcast, hit up our Pledge Page and help us keep this podcast on the rails. Thanks in advance! Are you thinking about raising your game or getting started in triathlon with a coach? Check out our Crushing Iron Coaching Philosophy Video Please subscribe and rate Crushing Iron on YouTube and iTunes. For information on the C26 Coach's Eye custom swim analysis, coaching, or training camps email: [email protected] Facebook: CrushingIron YouTube: Crushing Iron Twitter: CrushingIron Instagram: C26_Triathlon www.c26triathlon.com Mike Tarrolly - [email protected] Robbie Bruce - [email protected]

So much is unpredictable right now, but as triathletes, we've been training for this. We have solved thousands of little problems through training and racing and those are valuable lessons. The human survival loop goes like this: Trigger, behavior, and reward. If that goes Fear, worry, anxiety, we need to figure out how to break the pattern. Today, we get into going from fear ----> productive/positive behaviors that are usually short term sacrifices that create long term gains. Topics: C26 Online Hub Now Open to Public Making sacrifices We are wired for this Endurance for the moment Patience is our strength Short term sacrifice for long term gain Frustration and short fuses Now is the time to adapt The "hunker down" mindset Finding balance in the extremes Spring Cleaning time Fix what you've been neglecting Absorb and withstand Weathering the storm How am I gonna get through this? Psychosomatic sickness Let's make less distractions Robbie's 90 days without a cell phone Saving spousal units for later in season Do what's really important That guy or girl in September Your thoughts become your things --------------- The C26 Online Hub is now open to the public! Click here to learn more about what's in the Hub and take advantage of our "Pay What You Want" for a limited time." Looking for an awesome coach this season? Former Professional triathlete, Jessica Jacobs is now coaching for C26 Triathlon. Check out her bio and contact information at our Coaching Page on C26Triathlon.com If you're looking for a great custom coaching plan, please check out the new C26 Systems Plan for 2020 at the new c26triathlon.com. Coach Robbie will lay out your entire season (from 12-40 weeks) culminating at your A-Race. Take the confusion out of your entire year for only $499. The package includes team events, access to our online hub resource library, priority camp registration and more. Big Shout out to podcast listener and Wordpress designer Bobby Hughes for helping get the new c26triathlon.com off the ground. If you like what you see and may need a website, check out Bobby's work at https://hughesdesign.co/ You can also slide by www.crushingiron.com which is now the official blog page for the podcast. Community and coaching information are at www.c26triathlon.com Our 2020 C26 Camps are sold out (other than swim camp) Find out more on our Camps Page. If you'd like to support the Crushing Iron Podcast, hit up our Pledge Page and help us keep this podcast on the rails. Thanks in advance! Are you thinking about raising your game or getting started in triathlon with a coach? Check out our Crushing Iron Coaching Philosophy Video Please subscribe and rate Crushing Iron on YouTube and iTunes. For information on the C26 Coach's Eye custom swim analysis, coaching, or training camps email: [email protected] Facebook: CrushingIron YouTube: Crushing Iron Twitter: CrushingIron Instagram: C26_Triathlon www.c26triathlon.com Mike Tarrolly - [email protected] Robbie Bruce - [email protected]

The best laid plans coming apart at the seams, so now what? Race cancelled? Should you ramp up or cut back? It's a stressful time, but also one for opportunity to evolve, grow and transform. Working at home, eating better, no pool, rejuvenating. Today we look at how broken routines can be a great opportunity with the right approach. Topics: An introverts dream come true Don't be afraid but be smart Race Cancelled - do you test it or step back? Unique times for a coach Having a coach vs. a training plan Is your instinct now to train more? Stress is higher for everyone Routines are gone What to do if pool is closed? Take it easy on Race Directors Tune your heart to the right channel You can't have a big enough base 5 hour ride changed to two hours Best thing to do now is go back to the basics How much time do you need to get ready for IM? How to think about PEAKING It's a good example of how to get better You want to be ready WHEN THE TIME COMES This time can and should be a stress reliever It's a good time to delete tri-calc Great time to create new habits Relax and Rejuvenate Keep the lungs clean and clear… move in fresh air Evolution, growth and transformation --------------- Looking for an awesome coach this season? Former Professional triathlete, Jessica Jacobs is now coaching for C26 Triathlon. Check out her bio and contact information at our Coaching Page on C26Triathlon.com If you're looking for a great custom coaching plan, please check out the new C26 Systems Plan for 2020 at the new c26triathlon.com. Coach Robbie will lay out your entire season (from 12-40 weeks) culminating at your A-Race. Take the confusion out of your entire year for only $499. The package includes team events, access to our online hub resource library, priority camp registration and more. Big Shout out to podcast listener and Wordpress designer Bobby Hughes for helping get the new c26triathlon.com off the ground. If you like what you see and may need a website, check out Bobby's work at https://hughesdesign.co/ You can also slide by www.crushingiron.com which is now the official blog page for the podcast. Community and coaching information are at www.c26triathlon.com Our 2020 C26 Camps are sold out (other than swim camp) Find out more on our Camps Page. If you'd like to support the Crushing Iron Podcast, hit up our Pledge Page and help us keep this podcast on the rails. Thanks in advance! Are you thinking about raising your game or getting started in triathlon with a coach? Check out our Crushing Iron Coaching Philosophy Video Please subscribe and rate Crushing Iron on YouTube and iTunes. For information on the C26 Coach's Eye custom swim analysis, coaching, or training camps email: [email protected] Facebook: CrushingIron YouTube: Crushing Iron Twitter: CrushingIron Instagram: C26_Triathlon www.c26triathlon.com Mike Tarrolly - [email protected] Robbie Bruce - [email protected]

How do we respond when faced with uncertainty? There are a lot of unknowns at the moment and today we get back into the moment and focus on what we can control. Coach Robbie shares his change of plans and how he turned a negative into a positive. We look at the gut punch of cancelled races and the reality getting a better grip on our perspective. Life changes - Race Reality Check Robbie's 50 mile trail race Excited about the opportunity to test yourself Expressing your fitness How changes can relieve stress Reminders to what's important The Obstacle is the Way - Ryan Holiday Don't fail to remember wasted opportunities When a race gets moved . . . adjust Being attached to a race Races have different meanings to us We are never done Doing the things that you can do matters Expecting Races to Change Our Lives Race day is just One Day . . . A Day Check marks along the way Feel good about yourself and be healthy When we hide our feelings inside the race Looking for an awesome coach this season? Former Professional triathlete, Jessica Jacobs is now coaching for C26 Triathlon. Check out her bio and contact information at our Coaching Page on C26Triathlon.com If you're looking for a great custom coaching plan, please check out the new C26 Systems Plan for 2020 at the new c26triathlon.com. Coach Robbie will lay out your entire season (from 12-40 weeks) culminating at your A-Race. Take the confusion out of your entire year for only $499. The package includes team events, access to our online hub resource library, priority camp registration and more. Big Shout out to podcast listener and Wordpress designer Bobby Hughes for helping get the new c26triathlon.com off the ground. If you like what you see and may need a website, check out Bobby's work at https://hughesdesign.co/ You can also slide by www.crushingiron.com which is now the official blog page for the podcast. Community and coaching information are at www.c26triathlon.com Our 2020 C26 Camps are sold out (other than swim camp) Find out more on our Camps Page. If you'd like to support the Crushing Iron Podcast, hit up our Pledge Page and help us keep this podcast on the rails. Thanks in advance! Are you thinking about raising your game or getting started in triathlon with a coach? Check out our Crushing Iron Coaching Philosophy Video Please subscribe and rate Crushing Iron on YouTube and iTunes. For information on the C26 Coach's Eye custom swim analysis, coaching, or training camps email: [email protected] Facebook: CrushingIron YouTube: Crushing Iron Twitter: CrushingIron Instagram: C26_Triathlon www.c26triathlon.com Mike Tarrolly - [email protected] Robbie Bruce - [email protected]

Today we look at the coaching philosophy from Dan Lorang who helped make Jan Frodeno and Anne Haug BOTH Ironman Champions in 2019. We don't always talk about pros, but amateurs can take a LOT away from these approaches to training and racing. The discussion was ignited by this article in from 220 Triathlon. We've been talking about a lot of this along the way, but today take a deeper dive into each of the elements both Frodeno and Haug said helped them become champions in Kona. "His biggest ability is to slow me down, something no one before has ever done. This enabled me to get consistency, and not just amazing training days but actually okay days and good weeks that make very good months and great years." – Jan Frodeno CONSISTENCY IS THE KEYWorking for long-term results … identifying their physiology and what workouts they can handle, and build up from there."The well being of his athletes is always top priority" - Anne HaugSlow, very healthy progressions… that peak and hold as long as you can… but never go overboard for a short-term goal. LISTEN TO YOUR BODY -With distance coaching there is a responsibility of the athlete to listen to their body and give good feedback.Coaches need to analyze workload.Supporting and empowering athlete decisions.Short term decisions for long term resultsHow to manage Zone 2 Workouts MANAGE YOUR STRENGTHS AND WEAKNESSESBuild a complete triathlete that can react to any race scenario.Enjoy THAT PROCESSIronman is about energy management.Triathlon is ONE sport.The swim may take the most effort to manage your weakness"If you're behind in the swim, it takes more on the bike to catch up… than it affects your run." - Jan Frodeno ESTABLISH TRAINING PHASES - Technique and vo2max - increase aerobic capacity Strength and endurance Economisation and race intervals "Getting benefit from intervals and not only training long." - Frodeno MANAGE THE MOVE TO IRONMAN -It takes time to adapt to longer distancesDoing it faster risks injuries and failing"The hardest thing for me when moving up from ITU races was the bike." - Anne HaugYou have to be able to push big watts for a long period without drafting. BALANCE IN AND OUTDOOR RIDINGEasier to do intervals on the trainer - saferFrodeno almost always runs outside. BUILD RUN STRENGTH OVER SPEED -Long uphill runs at low intensity for strengthLong runs intervals of 1km race pace 1km easyYou have to build a cake before you add icingRunning for IM racing is more about strength and endurance than speed…. Speed work mostly in prep for 70.3. … This year I couldn't handle much high intensity - Haug RACE SHARPDon't use races as training sessions. When you race, race.Racing as a performance diagnostic…. prepare… then evaluateIf I'm on the start line, I want to go all-in - Haug TEMPER NUTRITIONAL EXTREMES - "…extremes never really work for me. The more I restrict myself, the worse I go." - Frodeno DEVELOP YOUR OWN TRI PSYCHOLOGY - Not letting the pressure be too high on yourself Concentrating on yourself and not others in training Think about race tactics and training situations Looking for an awesome coach this season? Former Professional triathlete, Jessica Jacobs is now coaching for C26 Triathlon. Check out her bio and contact information at our Coaching Page on C26Triathlon.com If you're looking for a great custom coaching plan, please check out the new C26 Systems Plan for 2020 at the new c26triathlon.com. Coach Robbie will lay out your entire season (from 12-40 weeks) culminating at your A-Race. Take the confusion out of your entire year for only $499. The package includes team events, access to our online hub resource library, priority camp registration and more. Big Shout out to podcast listener and Wordpress designer Bobby Hughes for helping get the new c26triathlon.com off the ground. If you like what you see and may need a website, check out Bobby's work at https://hughesdesign.co/ You can also slide by www.crushingiron.com which is now the official blog page for the podcast. Community and coaching information are at www.c26triathlon.com Our 2020 C26 Camps are sold out (other than swim camp) Find out more on our Camps Page. If you'd like to support the Crushing Iron Podcast, hit up our Pledge Page and help us keep this podcast on the rails. Thanks in advance! Are you thinking about raising your game or getting started in triathlon with a coach? Check out our Crushing Iron Coaching Philosophy Video Please subscribe and rate Crushing Iron on YouTube and iTunes. For information on the C26 Coach's Eye custom swim analysis, coaching, or training camps email: [email protected] Facebook: CrushingIron YouTube: Crushing Iron Twitter: CrushingIron Instagram: C26_Triathlon www.c26triathlon.com Mike Tarrolly - [email protected] Robbie Bruce - [email protected]

Molly Seidel qualified for the Olympics in her first marathon. She's since talked about how she was training for the long term and "added" the Olympic trials. We talk about this lesson as it relates to being healthy, energized, and relaxed. We also get deep into how to taper, understanding how Garmin interprets your fitness, and how to use Best Bike Split. There's also bike handling, training with positive stress, and recovery. Topics: Navigating that ship East Nashville Tornado Recap from Mike Positive stress Taper Construction Happy Birthday to BOTH of our Moms! Understanding your Garmin Commands Does Garmin really know? Breaking down Best Bike Split You're not "riding the course" on your trainer Molly Seidel's focus on the long game Chasing a date on the calendar Feeling your BEST on race day It's better to be undertrained than overtrained Fit AND Super Fresh The danger of tempting fate The TRUTH about how to taper Taper doesn't mean lazy It's not resting, it's recovering Keeping intensity while lowering volume It's often better not to have days off It's about staying sharp The stress of bike handling in races Getting outside to beat race day fears Find a parking lot and work on skills Looking for an awesome coach this season? Former Professional triathlete, Jessica Jacobs is now coaching for C26 Triathlon. Check out her bio and contact information at our Coaching Page on C26Triathlon.com If you're looking for a great custom coaching plan, please check out the new C26 Systems Plan for 2020 at the new c26triathlon.com. Coach Robbie will lay out your entire season (from 12-40 weeks) culminating at your A-Race. Take the confusion out of your entire year for only $499. The package includes team events, access to our online hub resource library, priority camp registration and more. Big Shout out to podcast listener and Wordpress designer Bobby Hughes for helping get the new c26triathlon.com off the ground. If you like what you see and may need a website, check out Bobby's work at https://hughesdesign.co/ You can also slide by www.crushingiron.com which is now the official blog page for the podcast. Community and coaching information are at www.c26triathlon.com Our 2020 C26 Camps are sold out (other than swim camp) Find out more on our Camps Page. If you'd like to support the Crushing Iron Podcast, hit up our Pledge Page and help us keep this podcast on the rails. Thanks in advance! Are you thinking about raising your game or getting started in triathlon with a coach? Check out our Crushing Iron Coaching Philosophy Video Please subscribe and rate Crushing Iron on YouTube and iTunes. For information on the C26 Coach's Eye custom swim analysis, coaching, or training camps email: [email protected] Facebook: CrushingIron YouTube: Crushing Iron Twitter: CrushingIron Instagram: C26_Triathlon www.c26triathlon.com Mike Tarrolly - [email protected] Robbie Bruce - [email protected]

We've always been big on the mind/body connection and showing yourself grace in training and life. Today we look at what it takes to combine the physical and mental aspects of triathlon with a spiritual approach. This is about having faith in the process, giving right effort, paying attention, staying focused and learning through experience to gain wisdom. Faith – When most people talk about faith, it's tends to be of a blind faith in something. But in this case, he referred to it as "buy in." As in, actually "knowing." If, for example, a friend tells you something that is right several times, you have strong faith in that friend's advice. In the case of training, it means faith in your plan and your direction. Faith here is an open mind and a heart filled with trust so that we can reach levels of the unknown. FAITH ARISES OUT OF SEEING AND KNOWING FOR YOURSELF. INSPIRES AN OUTPOURING OF ENERGY. Effort – Obviously effort is the one thing we control and putting yourself into something without doubt (having faith) allows you to give more. You trust the plan, the movement, the path. And effort separates the achievers from the dreamers. Talent is one thing, but effort usually beats it. Mindfulness – This is at the core of everything we do. Are you here, right now, in the moment with what you're doing. This applies to everything we do in triathlon, including diet, fueling, and recovery. The more we are mindful of taking care of our body, the more it will be connected to what we would like it to do. PAYING ATTENTION TO WHAT'S GOING ON IN US AND AROUND US. LISTENING TO THE BODY. Focus – We believe in what we're doing, we're giving the right effort in a mindful way, now it's about focus. This really comes into play as we get close to a race. This isn't about squeezing your brain, though. It's a relaxed focus and the embrace of what many call a flow state. Just be with whatever is there. If you feel pain, fatigue, etc., don't judge yourself, just acknowledge it and move on. FOCUS ARISES NATURALLY OUT OF MINDFULNESS. ONE POINTED ATTENTION. IF YOU'RE MINDFUL OF YOUR BREATH, YOUR FOCUS MOVES WITH IT. Wisdom – We only gain wisdom through experience. By going through something, otherwise it's just a collection of your memories about something else deducing the best solution you can. Most times it's not real. We have to live something to really know what it's like. That's the importance of what going through a training plan gives and why I'm such a big proponent of writing things down. Thoughts, feelings, etc. Cement that wisdom so you can move forward with better solutions to problems you may face. Repeat. ------------------------- Looking for an awesome coach this season? Former Professional triathlete, Jessica Jacobs is now coaching for C26 Triathlon. Check out her bio and contact information at our Coaching Page on C26Triathlon.com If you're looking for a great custom coaching plan, please check out the new C26 Systems Plan for 2020 at the new c26triathlon.com. Coach Robbie will lay out your entire season (from 12-40 weeks) culminating at your A-Race. Take the confusion out of your entire year for only $499. The package includes team events, access to our online hub resource library, priority camp registration and more. Big Shout out to podcast listener and Wordpress designer Bobby Hughes for helping get the new c26triathlon.com off the ground. If you like what you see and may need a website, check out Bobby's work at https://hughesdesign.co/ You can also slide by www.crushingiron.com which is now the official blog page for the podcast. Community and coaching information are at www.c26triathlon.com Our 2020 C26 Camps are sold out (other than swim camp) Find out more on our Camps Page. If you'd like to support the Crushing Iron Podcast, hit up our Pledge Page and help us keep this podcast on the rails. Thanks in advance! Are you thinking about raising your game or getting started in triathlon with a coach? Check out our Crushing Iron Coaching Philosophy Video Please subscribe and rate Crushing Iron on YouTube and iTunes. For information on the C26 Coach's Eye custom swim analysis, coaching, or training camps email: [email protected] Facebook: CrushingIron YouTube: Crushing Iron Twitter: CrushingIron Instagram: C26_Triathlon www.c26triathlon.com Mike Tarrolly - [email protected] Robbie Bruce - [email protected]

Are you pushing your body beyond its adaptive threshold? It's a fine line and often the difference between burnout/flatline and real, sustainable improvement. Today is about "simple" but often neglected daily reasons you may not be improving. So, how do we break the cycle of little habits that are holding us back? Sleep Make the time It's the littlest big thing This is where recovery happens How You Eat From wake up to bedtime Sleep sets your diet Do you think less is more? Is your fuel watered down? How you start sets the tone Breaking the cycle Going Too Hard Too Often Tapping into reserve vs. expanding it It's a gap between consistency and frequency Respect your body Going over the adaptation threshold Minimal effective dose Load management Not Listening to Your Body If not it will not listen to you "It's not that bad" Pay attention Always work on imbalance Not addressing niggles and pain Your body will do things to protect itself Inflammation Life is saying take a day off Stay ahead with prevention You are obsessed with Longer Do you HAVE to do an Ironman? Develop and be well rounded Space out Ironman to find real improvement Where does speed work fit into the toolbox? Hill work as speed work Do you work on skills you won't use? Looking for an awesome coach this season? Former Professional triathlete, Jessica Jacobs is now coaching for C26 Triathlon. Check out her bio and contact information at our Coaching Page on C26Triathlon.com If you're looking for a great custom coaching plan, please check out the new C26 Systems Plan for 2020 at the new c26triathlon.com. Coach Robbie will lay out your entire season (from 12-40 weeks) culminating at your A-Race. Take the confusion out of your entire year for only $499. The package includes team events, access to our online hub resource library, priority camp registration and more. Big Shout out to podcast listener and Wordpress designer Bobby Hughes for helping get the new c26triathlon.com off the ground. If you like what you see and may need a website, check out Bobby's work at https://hughesdesign.co/ You can also slide by www.crushingiron.com which is now the official blog page for the podcast. Community and coaching information are at www.c26triathlon.com Our 2020 C26 Camps are sold out (other than swim camp) Find out more on our Camps Page. If you'd like to support the Crushing Iron Podcast, hit up our Pledge Page and help us keep this podcast on the rails. Thanks in advance! Are you thinking about raising your game or getting started in triathlon with a coach? Check out our Crushing Iron Coaching Philosophy Video Please subscribe and rate Crushing Iron on YouTube and iTunes. For information on the C26 Coach's Eye custom swim analysis, coaching, or training camps email: [email protected] Facebook: CrushingIron YouTube: Crushing Iron Twitter: CrushingIron Instagram: C26_Triathlon www.c26triathlon.com Mike Tarrolly - [email protected] Robbie Bruce - [email protected]

We just hit the 1 Million download number and today we use our "Just Show Up" analogy and translate it to training. We dive into questions like, "Why do we constantly face the challenge of getting over the hump to train today?" We also talk about the trouble of setting hard goals and learning to have fun in the process. It's not about the end game as much as it is about doing something now that is moving you in the right direction. Topics: The power of two The hardest part of swim, bike, run Mindset as we inch closer to races How to free up your training How to enjoy the process Attaching success to performance The problem with comparison How outcome based goals can run our lives Taking conditions into account What it takes to Qualify or podium Fury Wilder analogy Why time goals can feel like drowning Does it feel like "you" Intention and effort are what matters Attraction not promotion The Quick fix tendency Addicted to perfection Pick one journey and process Why we keep starting over Suffering is craving something you don't have When we over train Compartmentalizing guilt Looking for an awesome coach this season? Former Professional triathlete, Jessica Jacobs is now coaching for C26 Triathlon. Check out her bio and contact information at our Coaching Page on C26Triathlon.com If you're looking for a great custom coaching plan, please check out the new C26 Systems Plan for 2020 at the new c26triathlon.com. Coach Robbie will lay out your entire season (from 12-40 weeks) culminating at your A-Race. Take the confusion out of your entire year for only $499. The package includes team events, access to our online hub resource library, priority camp registration and more. Big Shout out to podcast listener and Wordpress designer Bobby Hughes for helping get the new c26triathlon.com off the ground. If you like what you see and may need a website, check out Bobby's work at https://hughesdesign.co/ You can also slide by www.crushingiron.com which is now the official blog page for the podcast. Community and coaching information are at www.c26triathlon.com Our 2020 C26 Camps are sold out (other than swim camp) Find out more on our Camps Page. If you'd like to support the Crushing Iron Podcast, hit up our Pledge Page and help us keep this podcast on the rails. Thanks in advance! Are you thinking about raising your game or getting started in triathlon with a coach? Check out our Crushing Iron Coaching Philosophy Video Please subscribe and rate Crushing Iron on YouTube and iTunes. For information on the C26 Coach's Eye custom swim analysis, coaching, or training camps email: [email protected] Facebook: CrushingIron YouTube: Crushing Iron Twitter: CrushingIron Instagram: C26_Triathlon www.c26triathlon.com Mike Tarrolly - [email protected] Robbie Bruce - [email protected]

Today, we open the podcast to listener questions from our Facebook Group (search Crushing Iron Group). They range from bike periodization, to maintaining fitness without a race scheduled, to benefits of training for time vs. mileage, handling missed time due to illness, short course vs. long course training, pilates, how each discipline helps the others, 70.3 nutrition and marathon training, strength training . . . and more. Questions are bolded below. YA Man! Can you talk about bike workout periodization and what structures build overall strength that increase the ability to translate into faster bike splits? Allergies or Sick? Base, build, race specifics, intensities, Athletes response to specific stimulus If something's working, why change it? Attention to detail vs. lazy For those not racing but want to keep in some reasonable shape/fitness to where they could build back toward racing in the future, what are some tips to navigate that time? What fits your schedule? Have fun and do variety? Be grateful you can Get off Netflix Your body could be thanking you If we MUST eat solid food on the bike during an IM, what are the best options? So varied but we're all different What you can and want might be different than what you should. Depends on intensity Whatever it is, practice for your gut You have to fuel for the run Bike calories are easier to take Experiment NOW on the trainer Can the "How to not suck at running" method work for a 11 year old girl who wants to run a half marathon? Working with youth is so much different I know y'all have discussed this before but would be great to get a good explanation of training off time versus mileage. I don't need the explanation for myself (time all the way) but I have a hard time conveying the idea to others that think mileage is the most important. Your body only knows time and perceived effort Understanding the weekly volume of stress Wind, terrain, overall stress all matter People force themselves out of their zone Awesome! How do you coach an athlete who misses 3-5 consecutive days of a high-volume block due to illness? Obviously there's a lot of individual variability here, but missing nearly 10 hours of training is mentally challenging..not to mention your body hasn't moved in days. Just wondering how you would suggest re-introducing training within a high-volume block. You can't just make things up, you should re-work things We need to figure out why and lessen the stress Wait 24 hours even after you feel good again Catch up doesn't work I feel like Mike is not being himself lately. Can we just work in a few YEA MANS?!? Mike has to continue to be the Mike we have grown to love - don't change Mike!! Be yourself! Also what will it take to get Mike Tarrolly to resume his signature yea man riff. We need a solid yea man in the pod today to resume consistency. What's the fastest tt bike in the world? The one ridden by the fastest cyclist You touched on it a little in the last podcast about the minimal differences needed between short course and long course base training, but could you further talk about any differences in training philosophy between those doing short course vs long course tris...maybe specifically in similarities and differences in workout types. Generally it's volume Z1 and Z2 volume is still incredibly valuable Sprints and Olys are still about durability Do we really have to do strength training? Should you? It depends on goals and time available When overcoming a shoulder injury and beginning to swim, should strength training be incorporated into the training in conjunction with swimming to build up the upper body from lack of use? Don't underestimate body weight work Does the time of day you do a workout matter? Is morning best? Let your day, feeling and energy dictate Best way to prepare for a 70.3 in six weeks with four hours of training time a week? Mostly kidding. Best bang for your buck for improving swim speed - swim coach or just more swimming sessions? Both? Take up duathlons instead? What's your take on Pilates? How does each discipline (swim, bike, run) impact and improve the other disciplines? Example; cycling to running. Or swimming to cycling. Any benefits of focusing on one discipline over the others? They all help each other, but it is athlete dependent and on their history IM long training day/race nutrition. Have always struggled with feeling depleted once I hit the 4-5 hour mark. Have a real hard time with all the sugar from Gels/Gatorade. Is it just a matter of training your gut? Is it normal feel like 💩 after a very long endurance race? Or is it a sign that you: didn't fuel right, pushed too hard, didn't train enough, etc. I have felt completely drained after each of my marathons, and I've always wondered if that's normal or if I should have done something different. Marathons will leave you trashed But . . . there are varying degrees of trash Advice for beginners! I am learning that there is a lot more than I thought th

Is your happiness connected to contingency events? "If I get this, then I will be that?" The key to getting the results you want is building the little habits and not looking back with the idea that you "should have" done this or that. "If I get this, then I will be that" is a dicey way to live. We are all in the process of life and training. Success doesn't equal safety, because there's never gonna be a time when we say, "Yep, I'm done." Today, the art of creating your own reality to face triathlon with a positive and fun attitude that adds purpose to your training and ultimately leads to ongoing success. Topics: Things are things until we give them meaning What's next, what's next, what's next? Let go of your mistakes We think success means safety About the Process Is today what you dreamed of 3 years ago? There's never going to be a time when you say, "yep, I'm done." It's time to create new habits, not results Look back on what you've overcome Appreciating the process What are you doing right? What are the minority of my actions that drive the majority of results 50 things half done and nothing finished Creating tangible successful opportunities What is attainable at this moment? Isolation vs. Community Believe what you believe and let it lead It's easy to be, and okay to be wrong Reacting vs. Making Life 60 Days of anxiety or doing your best? Don't be hypocritical to yourself Looking for an awesome coach this season? Former Professional triathlete, Jessica Jacobs is now coaching for C26 Triathlon. Check out her bio and contact information at our Coaching Page on C26Triathlon.com If you're looking for a great custom coaching plan, please check out the new C26 Systems Plan for 2020 at the new c26triathlon.com. Coach Robbie will lay out your entire season (from 12-40 weeks) culminating at your A-Race. Take the confusion out of your entire year for only $499. The package includes team events, access to our online hub resource library, priority camp registration and more. Big Shout out to podcast listener and Wordpress designer Bobby Hughes for helping get the new c26triathlon.com off the ground. If you like what you see and may need a website, check out Bobby's work at https://hughesdesign.co/ You can also slide by www.crushingiron.com which is now the official blog page for the podcast. Community and coaching information are at www.c26triathlon.com Our 2020 C26 Camps are sold out (other than swim camp) Find out more on our Camps Page. If you'd like to support the Crushing Iron Podcast, hit up our Pledge Page and help us keep this podcast on the rails. Thanks in advance! Are you thinking about raising your game or getting started in triathlon with a coach? Check out our Crushing Iron Coaching Philosophy Video Please subscribe and rate Crushing Iron on YouTube and iTunes. For information on the C26 Coach's Eye custom swim analysis, coaching, or training camps email: [email protected] Facebook: CrushingIron YouTube: Crushing Iron Twitter: CrushingIron Instagram: C26_Triathlon www.c26triathlon.com Mike Tarrolly - [email protected] Robbie Bruce - [email protected]

Most of us aren't in our 20's anymore, but we tend to think like that when it comes to speed work. Today, we look at the Aerobic Base Phase of training and explain how it is the key to getting faster in triathlon. We hit on the 80/20 rule, track workouts, what happens when you skip progressions. When is going hard actually worth it? Topics: Base phase conversation starts at 12:00 Is Robbie going Vegan? How we eat Aerobic base importance You can never be in base phase too long Building endurance and skills What athletes tend to bypass Reverse periodization? Training for Sprints and Olympics When going hard is actually worth it Not anti track, but build so it matters Going slow to get fast It's all relative 80/20 or 90/10? There's no such thing as "bad" aerobic work Slow cooking your fitness The margin of error base vs. fitness You can't keep pushing the boundaries Is your approach injury prone? Training availability is the key Better safe than sorry Don't sacrifice the day for the week What if you're behind as the race nears? Sacrificing your health with one bad decisions Skipping progressions The body doesn't care Looking for an awesome coach this season? Former Professional triathlete, Jessica Jacobs is now coaching for C26 Triathlon. Check out her bio and contact information at our Coaching Page on C26Triathlon.com If you're looking for a great custom coaching plan, please check out the new C26 Systems Plan for 2020 at the new c26triathlon.com. Coach Robbie will lay out your entire season (from 12-40 weeks) culminating at your A-Race. Take the confusion out of your entire year for only $499. The package includes team events, access to our online hub resource library, priority camp registration and more. Big Shout out to podcast listener and Wordpress designer Bobby Hughes for helping get the new c26triathlon.com off the ground. If you like what you see and may need a website, check out Bobby's work at https://hughesdesign.co/ You can also slide by www.crushingiron.com which is now the official blog page for the podcast. Community and coaching information are at www.c26triathlon.com Our 2020 C26 Camps are sold out (other than swim camp) Find out more on our Camps Page. If you'd like to support the Crushing Iron Podcast, hit up our Pledge Page and help us keep this podcast on the rails. Thanks in advance! Are you thinking about raising your game or getting started in triathlon with a coach? Check out our Crushing Iron Coaching Philosophy Video Please subscribe and rate Crushing Iron on YouTube and iTunes. For information on the C26 Coach's Eye custom swim analysis, coaching, or training camps email: [email protected] Facebook: CrushingIron YouTube: Crushing Iron Twitter: CrushingIron Instagram: C26_Triathlon www.c26triathlon.com Mike Tarrolly - [email protected] Robbie Bruce - [email protected]

It's not about who's fastest, it's about who slows down the least. You need energy to be motivated and self-imposed stress sucks the life out of you. Today we talk about trending vs. tracking your training, banking sleep, and remembering to play like a kid. Also, the anxiety from attachment, looking at data from the wrong perspective and why getting slower isn't really a thing. Topics: One Common Vision Getting out of yourself Lost in our own thoughts How do we get from THERE to HERE? Remembering what it's like to be a kid Being in the moment with so many distractions Don't forget to have fun 15:00 Thinking and energy Scratching that itch Data in the wrong perspective Trending vs. tracking Anxiety and attachment Being compelled to compare Labeling as pass or fail Give yourself credit for doing it It's hard … 99% of people don't do this…… accumulated fatigue…. Aerobics? Getting slower isn't a thing How good can you be for the long haul How do you get over being kicked in the face? Stress masks fitness Ego and decisions Can you bank sleep? Accumulated Sleep The Power of Consistency If you're looking for a great custom coaching plan, please check out the new C26 Systems Plan for 2020 at the new c26triathlon.com. Coach Robbie will lay out your entire season (from 12-40 weeks) culminating at your A-Race. Take the confusion out of your entire year for only $499. The package includes team events, access to our online hub resource library, priority camp registration and more. Big Shout out to podcast listener and Wordpress designer Bobby Hughes for helping get the new c26triathlon.com off the ground. If you like what you see and may need a website, check out Bobby's work at https://hughesdesign.co/ You can also slide by www.crushingiron.com which is now the official blog page for the podcast. Community and coaching information are at www.c26triathlon.com Our 2020 C26 Camps are sold out (other than swim camp) Find out more on our Camps Page. If you'd like to support the Crushing Iron Podcast, hit up our Pledge Page and help us keep this podcast on the rails. Thanks in advance! Are you thinking about raising your game or getting started in triathlon with a coach? Check out our Crushing Iron Coaching Philosophy Video Please subscribe and rate Crushing Iron on YouTube and iTunes. For information on the C26 Coach's Eye custom swim analysis, coaching, or training camps email: [email protected] Facebook: CrushingIron YouTube: Crushing Iron Twitter: CrushingIron Instagram: C26_Triathlon www.c26triathlon.com Mike Tarrolly - [email protected] Robbie Bruce - [email protected]

It's hard to always stay motivated yet easy to slip off the rails. And one of the biggest traps is comparing ourselves to others. Today, Mike talks about how this has happened to him since his father passed, but also how it's help remind him that we shouldn't take health and fitness for granted. The guys open up about intention and struggles in an effort to find the best ways to appreciate training as a process. You can never be "the old you" so embrace where you're going. Topics: Tough time of year Mike's training struggles That's why intention was so important Don't compare yourself to others Afraid we won't be able to dig deep How quickly we can lose it The power of honesty and openness Fast and slow are relative It's enough to know we're heading in the right direction Thrive to be in a process Drowning yourself in expectations Building on yesterday When accolades lead to complacency Do you really want to be a new you? So much pressure on a day or race Thoreau - Be a new man in the same old clothes Wisdom is knowing that you don't know everything Do you really want to get back to the old you? If you're looking for a great custom coaching plan, please check out the new C26 Systems Plan for 2020 at the new c26triathlon.com. Coach Robbie will lay out your entire season (from 12-40 weeks) culminating at your A-Race. Take the confusion out of your entire year for only $499. The package includes team events, access to our online hub resource library, priority camp registration and more. Big Shout out to podcast listener and Wordpress designer Bobby Hughes for helping get the new c26triathlon.com off the ground. If you like what you see and may need a website, check out Bobby's work at https://hughesdesign.co/ You can also slide by www.crushingiron.com which is now the official blog page for the podcast. Community and coaching information are at www.c26triathlon.com Our 2020 C26 Camps are sold out (other than swim camp) Find out more on our Camps Page. If you'd like to support the Crushing Iron Podcast, hit up our Pledge Page and help us keep this podcast on the rails. Thanks in advance! Are you thinking about raising your game or getting started in triathlon with a coach? Check out our Crushing Iron Coaching Philosophy Video Please subscribe and rate Crushing Iron on YouTube and iTunes. For information on the C26 Coach's Eye custom swim analysis, coaching, or training camps email: [email protected] Facebook: CrushingIron YouTube: Crushing Iron Twitter: CrushingIron Instagram: C26_Triathlon www.c26triathlon.com Mike Tarrolly - [email protected] Robbie Bruce - [email protected]

Today's podcast is all about how workouts link together and why life outside of training is an important factor in the decision process. Your mind and body aren't always telling the same story, so it's important to truly understand effort and its relationship to the big picture. When you trust the purpose of today's workout, that sets you up for more consistency tomorrow and the week, which leads to more success in both training and racing. Managing stress (good and bad) is at the core of happy and healthy training. Topics: Topic starts around 8:00 mark Today's Impact on Tomorrow Quick Super Bowl talk Mike's meditation Today's Session's Impact on Tomorrow Gauging effort as you go Decisions are connected Not negatively impacting the next session Digging a hole and recovering Decision making First, Understand the purpose Looking at your week as a meal What to do if you're fatigued Understanding why a workout was good or bad Decision making in training is the most exhaustive part Consistent training means longer warm ups The difference between fast and strong The Global picture of an athlete's week The sponge analogy Managing stress Getting out of your head Don't look back - every season of life is different PRs can be over valued If you're looking for a great custom coaching plan, please check out the new C26 Systems Plan for 2020 at the new c26triathlon.com. Coach Robbie will lay out your entire season (from 12-40 weeks) culminating at your A-Race. Take the confusion out of your entire year for only $499. The package includes team events, access to our online hub resource library, priority camp registration and more. Big Shout out to podcast listener and Wordpress designer Bobby Hughes for helping get the new c26triathlon.com off the ground. If you like what you see and may need a website, check out Bobby's work at https://hughesdesign.co/ You can also slide by www.crushingiron.com which is now the official blog page for the podcast. Community and coaching information are at www.c26triathlon.com Our 2020 C26 Camps are sold out (other than swim camp) Find out more on our Camps Page. If you'd like to support the Crushing Iron Podcast, hit up our Pledge Page and help us keep this podcast on the rails. Thanks in advance! Are you thinking about raising your game or getting started in triathlon with a coach? Check out our Crushing Iron Coaching Philosophy Video Please subscribe and rate Crushing Iron on YouTube and iTunes. For information on the C26 Coach's Eye custom swim analysis, coaching, or training camps email: [email protected] Facebook: CrushingIron YouTube: Crushing Iron Twitter: CrushingIron Instagram: C26_Triathlon www.c26triathlon.com Mike Tarrolly - [email protected] Robbie Bruce - [email protected]

How do you prioritize Endurance, Strength and Speed training for different courses and races? It should be a balance, but not always in even proportions. We look at priority and periodization based on goals. Why big gears aren't just strength work. Overusing muscles. Return on your swim stroke investment. Why you get sore arms while swimming and sore legs on transition runs. Connecting endurance, strength and speed training. Topics: Mike says, "Yeah, man" Do you prefer a race on the calendar? Getting consistent What sparked Mike to get going? Prioritizing and periodizing based on goal Big Gear work - not just strength work Building pathways of better communication Balancing strength work Hamstrings on bike and run Overuse of muscles Stretching and discomfort Where to look if you have pain Cycle stroke compared to swim stroke Swimming with the water vs. through it Why you need to finish your swim stroke Getting return on your stroke investment Why your arms hurt in the beginning of swims Why legs hurt on transition runs Connecting it all 3 different sports that all have similarities Connecting by disconnecting If you're looking for a great custom coaching plan, please check out the new C26 Systems Plan for 2020 at the new c26triathlon.com. Coach Robbie will lay out your entire season (from 12-40 weeks) culminating at your A-Race. Take the confusion out of your entire year for only $499. The package includes team events, access to our online hub resource library, priority camp registration and more. Big Shout out to podcast listener and Wordpress designer Bobby Hughes for helping get the new c26triathlon.com off the ground. If you like what you see and may need a website, check out Bobby's work at https://hughesdesign.co/ You can also slide by www.crushingiron.com which is now the official blog page for the podcast. Community and coaching information are at www.c26triathlon.com Our 2020 C26 Camps are sold out (other than swim camp) Find out more on our Camps Page. If you'd like to support the Crushing Iron Podcast, hit up our Pledge Page and help us keep this podcast on the rails. Thanks in advance! Are you thinking about raising your game or getting started in triathlon with a coach? Check out our Crushing Iron Coaching Philosophy Video Please subscribe and rate Crushing Iron on YouTube and iTunes. For information on the C26 Coach's Eye custom swim analysis, coaching, or training camps email: [email protected] Facebook: CrushingIron YouTube: Crushing Iron Twitter: CrushingIron Instagram: C26_Triathlon www.c26triathlon.com Mike Tarrolly - [email protected] Robbie Bruce - [email protected]

Many of us get into triathlon to figure out who we really are and that process is more effective and enjoyable if we love the sport. And loving the sport is a process. Today, we reflect on Kobe Bryant's life and his passion for, not only the game, but everything he did, and tie it into our daily approach with triathlon. Kobe's death is a painful reminder that life is fragile and triathlon is much more than just the numbers – it's about community, connection and helping others. Today is about finding your sweet spots in training and appreciating the little things to make net gains. Topics: The power of a little break Goaded by peer pressure Kobe Bryant's impact on us Painful reminders of how fragile life is Overcomplicating what matters Life is hard enough without complicating it Combining love for the sport with wanting to be the best we can be Burnout rate Type-A Celebration Becoming your best, not "the" best Is Triathlon a "net gain" for you? Slowing down the least Chasing PRs Figuring out who you are as a person Breaking up the rocks - uncovering your the truth is often painful Love what you love If you're looking for a great custom coaching plan, please check out the new C26 Systems Plan for 2020 at the new c26triathlon.com. Coach Robbie will lay out your entire season (from 12-40 weeks) culminating at your A-Race. Take the confusion out of your entire year for only $499. The package includes team events, access to our online hub resource library, priority camp registration and more. Big Shout out to podcast listener and Wordpress designer Bobby Hughes for helping get the new c26triathlon.com off the ground. If you like what you see and may need a website, check out Bobby's work at https://hughesdesign.co/ You can also slide by www.crushingiron.com which is now the official blog page for the podcast. Community and coaching information are at www.c26triathlon.com Our 2020 C26 Camps are sold out (other than swim camp) Find out more on our Camps Page. If you'd like to support the Crushing Iron Podcast, hit up our Pledge Page and help us keep this podcast on the rails. Thanks in advance! Are you thinking about raising your game or getting started in triathlon with a coach? Check out our Crushing Iron Coaching Philosophy Video Please subscribe and rate Crushing Iron on YouTube and iTunes. For information on the C26 Coach's Eye custom swim analysis, coaching, or training camps email: [email protected] Facebook: CrushingIron YouTube: Crushing Iron Twitter: CrushingIron Instagram: C26_Triathlon www.c26triathlon.com Mike Tarrolly - [email protected] Robbie Bruce - [email protected]

We get into the sport to grow and become more confident, but . . . what do we do in those weak moments? The best athletes (and people) are always learning. Today, we look at a lot of examples we experience in coaching and how we approach insecurities that pop up in training. The stress of missing workouts, injuries, worry about not being ready, judging ourselves too harshly, etc. Training should be a way to become more whole and not judge ourselves by comparison. Learn your limits and how to approach them in a positive way. Topics: Do you think you'll be ready? The obsession with wanting to know and predict Adding "judgements to our plate" Do you need to do MORE? Making up missed workouts Does not getting a PR mean you're slower? Was this session good enough? Who are you letting down? Do you think that race is a good idea? The endless puzzle You just don't know Are you where you thought you'd be? Over-judging yourself Sitting with yourself You shouldn't be stressed about something that gives you joy The ability to take days off The three P's of stress Training to heal or be whole Learning from overtraining Leaving wiggle room for life Depression and anxiety If you're looking for a great custom coaching plan, please check out the new C26 Systems Plan for 2020 at the new c26triathlon.com. Coach Robbie will lay out your entire season (from 12-40 weeks) culminating at your A-Race. Take the confusion out of your entire year for only $499. The package includes team events, access to our online hub resource library, priority camp registration and more. Big Shout out to podcast listener and Wordpress designer Bobby Hughes for helping get the new c26triathlon.com off the ground. If you like what you see and may need a website, check out Bobby's work at https://hughesdesign.co/ You can also slide by www.crushingiron.com which is now the official blog page for the podcast. Community and coaching information are at www.c26triathlon.com Our 2020 C26 Camps are sold out (other than swim camp) Find out more on our Camps Page. If you'd like to support the Crushing Iron Podcast, hit up our Pledge Page and help us keep this podcast on the rails. Thanks in advance! Are you thinking about raising your game or getting started in triathlon with a coach? Check out our Crushing Iron Coaching Philosophy Video Please subscribe and rate Crushing Iron on YouTube and iTunes. For information on the C26 Coach's Eye custom swim analysis, coaching, or training camps email: [email protected] Facebook: CrushingIron YouTube: Crushing Iron Twitter: CrushingIron Instagram: C26_Triathlon www.c26triathlon.com Mike Tarrolly - [email protected] Robbie Bruce - [email protected]

We are by no means experts, but today we take an open look at the never ending debate over weight loss and proper race weight. Everything is on the table including body image, guilt, shame, binge eating, strength vs. optimum weight, and power per kilo. Triathlon is often a road to weight loss, but changing a lifestyle comes with a lot of stress and cutting calories is a slippery slope. We talk about finding your race weight and when to be at it. So many diets, so many choices, but what works best for you? Topics: Go too hard too soon Proving yourself in practice Weight Control Body image Strength vs Weight Power per kilos Comparing to other people Binge eating Hydration and diet Stress and pounding and weight Periodizing your training "Perfect" Race Weight Giving the body time to adjust Changing too much at once Societal categories Intuitive eating What's best for you? If you're looking for a great custom coaching plan, please check out the new C26 Systems Plan for 2020 at the new c26triathlon.com. Coach Robbie will lay out your entire season (from 12-40 weeks) culminating at your A-Race. Take the confusion out of your entire year for only $499. The package includes team events, access to our online hub resource library, priority camp registration and more. Big Shout out to podcast listener and Wordpress designer Bobby Hughes for helping get the new c26triathlon.com off the ground. If you like what you see and may need a website, check out Bobby's work at https://hughesdesign.co/ Also a big thanks to Tom Stewart and Ross Kaffenberger for their technical support as we went through the process of launching the new site! Also Somer Scandridge, Sam Browning, Jenny Machlin, and Scott Donald for their input. And of course, Stuart Rogers for his incredibly DETAILED reports regarding layout and copy. Love you guys! Registration is NOW OPEN for 2020 C26 Camps. Find out more on our Camps Page. If you'd like to support the Crushing Iron Podcast, hit up our Pledge Page and help us keep this podcast on the rails. Thanks in advance! Are you thinking about raising your game or getting started in triathlon with a coach? Check out our Crushing Iron Coaching Philosophy Video Please subscribe and rate Crushing Iron on YouTube and iTunes. For information on the C26 Coach's Eye custom swim analysis, coaching, or training camps email: [email protected] Facebook: CrushingIron YouTube: Crushing Iron Twitter: CrushingIron Instagram: C26_Triathlon www.c26triathlon.com Mike Tarrolly - [email protected] Robbie Bruce - [email protected]

We start with a little podcast reflection about what this community means to us, then head into managing training amongst the chaos of life. We talk about the things like the source of anxiety, how to race "free," and why training means nothing if you don't have a handle on your life. Robbie talks about his biggest role as a coach, Mike hits on longevity and easing the fear after his father's death. What is this podcast about? The similarities we all have Feeling good and connected Importance of community Underneath the Magic Kingdom Are you Into the icing or the cake? How, when and why to train We all have access A coach's most important role The challenge of good stress What's better than someone you can trust with anything? Science made us forget the big picture The origin of anxiety The comfort level with your coach What the hell does training even matter Easy is easy because how you feel that day Life is the hardest work How to be free on the course Why do we make it harder? What empowers you? Thinking about longevity If you're looking for a great custom coaching plan, please check out the new C26 Systems Plan for 2020 at the new c26triathlon.com. Coach Robbie will lay out your entire season (from 12-40 weeks) culminating at your A-Race. Take the confusion out of your entire year for only $499. The package includes team events, access to our online hub resource library, priority camp registration and more. Big Shout out to podcast listener and Wordpress designer Bobby Hughes for helping get the new c26triathlon.com off the ground. If you like what you see and may need a website, check out Bobby's work at https://hughesdesign.co/ Also a big thanks to Tom Stewart and Ross Kaffenberger for their technical support as we went through the process of launching the new site! Also Somer Scandridge, Sam Browning, Jenny Machlin, and Scott Donald for their input. And of course, Stuart Rogers for his incredibly DETAILED reports regarding layout and copy. Love you guys! Registration is NOW OPEN for 2020 C26 Camps. Find out more on our Camps Page. If you'd like to support the Crushing Iron Podcast, hit up our Pledge Page and help us keep this podcast on the rails. Thanks in advance! Are you thinking about raising your game or getting started in triathlon with a coach? Check out our Crushing Iron Coaching Philosophy Video Please subscribe and rate Crushing Iron on YouTube and iTunes. For information on the C26 Coach's Eye custom swim analysis, coaching, or training camps email: [email protected] Facebook: CrushingIron YouTube: Crushing Iron Twitter: CrushingIron Instagram: C26_Triathlon www.c26triathlon.com Mike Tarrolly - [email protected] Robbie Bruce - [email protected]

There's not much like the mind games you play with yourself at the end of a race. We call it "internal bargaining." Whether it a half or full Ironman or Marathon, it usually comes back to effort and execution. Today we look at how that breaks out within a marathon and the strategies you can use to talk yourself through the pain while keeping your pace. Topics: Hydrating for more than a one day event Execution when things are out of control Execution vs. Time goals Breaking down the Dopey Challenge How do you define racing? Run form variation with pace Stride rate and turnover In-race recovery Relaxing within the stride Changing stride to mix it up 2:10 wake up call?? Is the marathon the hardest event? Back to back compensation sessions Internal race bargaining Biting things in small pieces If you're looking for a great custom coaching plan, please check out the new C26 Systems Plan for 2020 at the new c26triathlon.com. Coach Robbie will lay out your entire season (from 12-40 weeks) culminating at your A-Race. Take the confusion out of your entire year for only $499. The package includes team events, access to our online hub resource library, priority camp registration and more. Big Shout out to podcast listener and Wordpress designer Bobby Hughes for helping get the new c26triathlon.com off the ground. If you like what you see and may need a website, check out Bobby's work at https://hughesdesign.co/ Also a big thanks to Tom Stewart and Ross Kaffenberger for their technical support as we went through the process of launching the new site! Also Somer Scandridge, Sam Browning, Jenny Machlin, and Scott Donald for their input. And of course, Stuart Rogers for his incredibly DETAILED reports regarding layout and copy. Love you guys! Registration is NOW OPEN for 2020 C26 Camps. Find out more on our Camps Page. If you'd like to support the Crushing Iron Podcast, hit up our Pledge Page and help us keep this podcast on the rails. Thanks in advance! Are you thinking about raising your game or getting started in triathlon with a coach? Check out our Crushing Iron Coaching Philosophy Video Please subscribe and rate Crushing Iron on YouTube and iTunes. For information on the C26 Coach's Eye custom swim analysis, coaching, or training camps email: [email protected] Facebook: CrushingIron YouTube: Crushing Iron Twitter: CrushingIron Instagram: C26_Triathlon www.c26triathlon.com Mike Tarrolly - [email protected] Robbie Bruce - [email protected]

It's tough keeping indoor trainer rides and treadmill runs interesting, but today was look at simple methods that not only keep you engaged, but give you really solid workouts. Plus, Robbie checks in from his first day at the Dopey Challenge with a strategy plan for the rest of his weekend. Also, hot tea and energy, pitfalls of virtual training, execution based goals and long-term body balance. Topics: Master What You Have Hot Tea Guy Dopey Challenge Strategy Taking your attention back Riding outside vs. Trainer Making Indoor Workouts Entertaining Virtual Riding Programs Traps within virtual riding Zwift, Trainer Road Meditative workouts Pacing Games on Treadmill Zone 1/Zone 2 Ride HR ideas Commercial Sprints Long term body imbalance Using your watch differently Execution based goals If you're looking for a great custom coaching plan, please check out the new C26 Systems Plan for 2020 at the new c26triathlon.com. Coach Robbie will lay out your entire season (from 12-40 weeks) culminating at your A-Race. Take the confusion out of your entire year for only $499. The package includes team events, access to our online hub resource library, priority camp registration and more. Big Shout out to podcast listener and Wordpress designer Bobby Hughes for helping get the new c26triathlon.com off the ground. If you like what you see and may need a website, check out Bobby's work at https://hughesdesign.co/ Also a big thanks to Tom Stewart and Ross Kaffenberger for their technical support as we went through the process of launching the new site! Also Somer Scandridge, Sam Browning, Jenny Machlin, and Scott Donald for their input. And of course, Stuart Rogers for his incredibly DETAILED reports regarding layout and copy. Love you guys! Registration is NOW OPEN for 2020 C26 Camps. Find out more on our Camps Page. If you'd like to support the Crushing Iron Podcast, hit up our Pledge Page and help us keep this podcast on the rails. Thanks in advance! Are you thinking about raising your game or getting started in triathlon with a coach? Check out our Crushing Iron Coaching Philosophy Video Please subscribe and rate Crushing Iron on YouTube and iTunes. For information on the C26 Coach's Eye custom swim analysis, coaching, or training camps email: [email protected] Facebook: CrushingIron YouTube: Crushing Iron Twitter: CrushingIron Instagram: C26_Triathlon www.c26triathlon.com Mike Tarrolly - [email protected] Robbie Bruce - [email protected]

To be a good runner, you have build in a way that makes sense. In Part 2 of our How To Not Suck at Running (part one is episode #317) Coach Robbie talks about how to work in tempo and negative split mentality in a way that tests adaptation, but doesn't beat you down when adding more swim and bike volume. In triathlon, you "get faster" by being able to exert more energy late in the run. As we've said a million times, it's not about going faster as much as it is, who slows down the least. Topics: One size fits all in training? Do it more and do it smarter How do we make running more enjoyable? Alleviating injuries Finding the time to balance running and triathlon Light a fire, don't burn it all down Phase 1 - 6 runs a week Phase 2 - Build/Race Specific Adding a Zone 3/Half Marathon Effort Turn a medium run into a tempo run Duration will vary among athletes Be careful adding intensity Beware the dangerous Pace Game Learn to run by effort Picking a pace is like picking watts Mileage vs. Time Intensify or Extend? What about track workouts?? How to implement your Tempo Run The delay of fatigue The Negative Split Long Run Mastering the mentality of not obsessing about the overall workout number Always go with effort Fatigue increase and need for more warm up Understanding effort build and hold Raising effort to hold a pace Patience, pacing, and execution If you're looking for a great custom coaching plan, please check out the new C26 Systems Plan for 2020 at the new c26triathlon.com. Coach Robbie will lay out your entire season (from 12-40 weeks) culminating at your A-Race. Take the confusion out of your entire year for only $499. The package includes team events, access to our online hub resource library, priority camp registration and more. Big Shout out to podcast listener and Wordpress designer Bobby Hughes for helping get the new c26triathlon.com off the ground. If you like what you see and may need a website, check out Bobby's work at https://hughesdesign.co/ Also a big thanks to Tom Stewart and Ross Kaffenberger for their technical support as we went through the process of launching the new site! Also Somer Scandridge, Sam Browning, Jenny Machlin, and Scott Donald for their input. And of course, Stuart Rogers for his incredibly DETAILED reports regarding layout and copy. Love you guys! Registration is NOW OPEN for 2020 C26 Camps. Find out more on our Camps Page. If you'd like to support the Crushing Iron Podcast, hit up our Pledge Page and help us keep this podcast on the rails. Thanks in advance! Are you thinking about raising your game or getting started in triathlon with a coach? Check out our Crushing Iron Coaching Philosophy Video Please subscribe and rate Crushing Iron on YouTube and iTunes. For information on the C26 Coach's Eye custom swim analysis, coaching, or training camps email: [email protected] Facebook: CrushingIron YouTube: Crushing Iron Twitter: CrushingIron Instagram: C26_Triathlon www.c26triathlon.com Mike Tarrolly - [email protected] Robbie Bruce - [email protected]

Most times the best solution for fear, pain, and suffering is to simply Lean Into It. Life throws a lot of curveballs overthinking can be a curse. Today, Mike talks about a difficult start to his new year and how he's been reminded the best solution is often just accepting and sitting at peace in the moment. The guys talk about how that applies directly to training and racing. Topics: Play triathlon - it's a game Too much thinking A rough start to Mike's New Year Just because it's familiar doesn't mean necessary Slow down to be faster Trim away the fat Get rid of the noise That's Not Very "Disney" of them A very, very long day There's "wins" in everything we do How to figure out if you're in tune with your body When to re assess the session Don't ignore the signs of your body Big Shout out to podcast listener and Wordpress designer Bobby Hughes for helping get the new c26triathlon.com off the ground. If you like what you see and may need a website, check out Bobby's work at https://hughesdesign.co/ Also a big thanks to Tom Stewart and Ross Kaffenberger for their technical support as we went through the process of launching the new site! Also Somer Scandridge, Sam Browning, Jenny Machlin, and Scott Donald for their input. And of course, Stuart Rogers for his incredibly DETAILED reports regarding layout and copy. Love you guys! Registration is NOW OPEN for 2020 C26 Camps. Find out more on our Camps Page. If you'd like to support the Crushing Iron Podcast, hit up our Pledge Page and help us keep this podcast on the rails. Thanks in advance! Are you thinking about raising your game or getting started in triathlon with a coach? Check out our Crushing Iron Coaching Philosophy Video Please subscribe and rate Crushing Iron on YouTube and iTunes. For information on the C26 Coach's Eye custom swim analysis, coaching, or training camps email: [email protected] Facebook: CrushingIron YouTube: Crushing Iron Twitter: CrushingIron Instagram: C26_Triathlon www.c26triathlon.com Mike Tarrolly - [email protected] Robbie Bruce - [email protected]

Coach Robbie and Mike get into athlete mode and discuss some of the biggest things they learned in 2019. Where they found inspiration, what mistakes they made on the course, and some of the smartest things they did while racing and training. Listening to your life situation and being okay with that. Making your strength an advantage on the course. What makes you tick? How do you focus on that and use it to your benefit. Lots of good thought to help you prepare for your best 2020. Topics: Racing Mindset What are you gonna do when you get punched in the mouth? What is your strength and how do you use it to advantage? When comfortable becomes a weakness Make your strength your advantage Do not ignore the race in its entire form. Swim, Bike, Run It's okay to listen to life and take a break Accepting your life where it is How to address things you need to improve on Control the course, don't let it control you What makes you tick? Boring a winning solution? That Christmas Eve Feeling Whatever it takes to get you out the door When it's choppy be ready for a faster stroke Walk/Run can rejuvenate your love for running Strip things to their simplest form Big Shout out to podcast listener and Wordpress designer Bobby Hughes for helping get the new c26triathlon.com off the ground. If you like what you see and may need a website, check out Bobby's work at https://hughesdesign.co/ Also a big thanks to Tom Stewart and Ross Kaffenberger for their technical support as we went through the process of launching the new site! Also Somer Scandridge, Sam Browning, Jenny Machlin, and Scott Donald for their input. And of course, Stuart Rogers for his incredibly DETAILED reports regarding layout and copy. Love you guys! Registration is NOW OPEN for 2020 C26 Camps. Find out more on our Camps Page. If you'd like to support the Crushing Iron Podcast, hit up our Pledge Page and help us keep this podcast on the rails. Thanks in advance! Are you thinking about raising your game or getting started in triathlon with a coach? Check out our Crushing Iron Coaching Philosophy Video Please subscribe and rate Crushing Iron on YouTube and iTunes. For information on the C26 Coach's Eye custom swim analysis, coaching, or training camps email: [email protected] Facebook: CrushingIron YouTube: Crushing Iron Twitter: CrushingIron Instagram: C26_Triathlon www.c26triathlon.com Mike Tarrolly - [email protected] Robbie Bruce - [email protected]

Most of us think of quality sessions as our "long run" or tough intervals on the trainer. We're here to tell you that way of thinking is a myth. Just because something is harder doesn't make it more important. Today we look at the concept of quality training and what that means for a short run, a recovery swim or an easy spin on the trainer. Become more in tune with each workout by adjusting the mindset of your training. Putting workouts on a pedestal Workouts you remember are ones you didn't see coming What are you gonna learn today? Listening to yourself on workouts What Mike learned his mom's puzzle building Running to YOUR best form Every session can and should be quality What makes us quit Big Shout out to podcast listener and Wordpress designer Bobby Hughes for helping get the new c26triathlon.com off the ground. If you like what you see and may need a website, check out Bobby's work at https://hughesdesign.co/ Also a big thanks to Tom Stewart and Ross Kaffenberger for their technical support as we went through the process of launching the new site! Also Somer Scandridge, Sam Browning, Jenny Machlin, and Scott Donald for their input. And of course, Stuart Rogers for his incredibly DETAILED reports regarding layout and copy. Love you guys! Registration is NOW OPEN for 2020 C26 Camps. Find out more on our Camps Page. If you'd like to support the Crushing Iron Podcast, hit up our Pledge Page and help us keep this podcast on the rails. Thanks in advance! Are you thinking about raising your game or getting started in triathlon with a coach? Check out our Crushing Iron Coaching Philosophy Video Please subscribe and rate Crushing Iron on YouTube and iTunes. For information on the C26 Coach's Eye custom swim analysis, coaching, or training camps email: [email protected] Facebook: CrushingIron YouTube: Crushing Iron Twitter: CrushingIron Instagram: C26_Triathlon www.c26triathlon.com Mike Tarrolly - [email protected] Robbie Bruce - [email protected]

Whether we're just getting started or a veteran to the sport, we have to look at what's right for OUR journey at this time. Today we outline a strategy for your 2020 season and how to keep it simple and stay on track for what's best for YOU. The steps start around the 20 minute mark, but we talk about running and some other stuff before. Enjoy and have a great holiday! A 3 year old's Christmas C26 Top 10 Podcasts More women run than men now, why? Technology advancements, do they matter? Simplifying your journey - Starts at 20:00 1. Define YOUR Journey - why are you doing this? healthier, less anxiety, injury free, faster? 2. Commit to it when you stick to something, you don't regret it 3. Plot To Your Course Define plots along the way to understand how things are going Don't force feed "being ready" 4. Gather your materials What do you need to be successful to execute the course you've plotted 5. Start your journey 1:00 - Just get started

This podcast talks about the process and how to stop talking yourself out of success and progress. We talk about the proper way to build your endurance in a lasting way. Also, early season races and what you should be working on now. And we introduce the new website, its purpose and why it represents a new chapter in many ways. We also introduce a new coaching program that's targeted to self-coached athletes. A custom plan that's laid out for your season based on your current fitness, experience and goals. New website C26triathlon.com NEW COACHING PLAN - 57:00 mark We're basically in 2020 End of year training Setting up for early season races Getting out of a hole Where ARE you vs. Aren't? How can you "catch up?" Don't beat yourself up What can you reasonably do? Training is like riding a bike When your run fitness means zero Learning from each race Where are you trending? Today was a good day . . . Russian strong men Mastering a distance Appropriate stimulus Just do the best you can Happiness comes in the journey Big Shout out to podcast listener and Wordpress designer Bobby Hughes for helping get the new c26triathlon.com off the ground. If you like what you see and may need a website, check out Bobby's work at https://hughesdesign.co/ Also a big thanks to Tom Stewart and Ross Kaffenberger for their technical support as we went through the process of launching the new site! Also Somer Scandridge, Sam Browning, Jenny Machlin, and Scott Donald for their input. And of course, Stuart Rogers for his incredibly DETAILED reports regarding layout and copy. Love you guys! Registration is NOW OPEN for 2020 C26 Camps. Find out more on our Camps Page. If you'd like to support the Crushing Iron Podcast, hit up our Pledge Page and help us keep this podcast on the rails. Thanks in advance! Are you thinking about raising your game or getting started in triathlon with a coach? Check out our Crushing Iron Coaching Philosophy Video Please subscribe and rate Crushing Iron on YouTube and iTunes. For information on the C26 Coach's Eye custom swim analysis, coaching, or training camps email: [email protected] Facebook: CrushingIron YouTube: Crushing Iron Twitter: CrushingIron Instagram: C26_Triathlon www.c26triathlon.com Mike Tarrolly - [email protected] Robbie Bruce - [email protected]

How do we get stronger and faster? Hit more PRs? The simple truth is repetition and adaptation. Mastering one thing is hard enough, but triathlon is 3 sports. The time, the energy, and the focus can seem daunting until we clean up the weeds in our lives and create the right amount of space to handle the load. Today is about how we get stronger by getting clear on who we are, creating habits, and mastering ourselves. Topics: Master yourself first Why did we come to triathlon? Life changes Internal tug-of-war Mastery is repetition Find out who we are, know ourselves, apply our nature Negative Self-talk Minimizing imperfections Re-inventing the wheel Taking away pressure of focusing on yourself Endurance sports and depression Cutting corners, deviations, panic Don't be an idiot, be consistent Registration is NOW OPEN for 2020 C26 Camps. Find out more on our Camps Page. If you'd like to support the Crushing Iron Podcast, hit up our Pledge Page and help us keep this podcast on the rails. Thanks in advance! You can also support us at our new store at CrushingIron.com. We have some NEW classic logo t-shirts and the Official Crushing Iron Spectator shirt for sale. Support the cast and get some new gear for it! Are you thinking about raising your game or getting started in triathlon with a coach? Check out our Crushing Iron Coaching Philosophy Video Please subscribe and rate Crushing Iron on YouTube and iTunes. Support our podcast with some New Gear at CrushingIron.com For information on the C26 Coach's Eye custom swim analysis, coaching, or training camps email: [email protected] Facebook: CrushingIron YouTube: Crushing Iron Twitter: CrushingIron Instagram: C26_Triathlon www.crushingiron.com Mike Tarrolly - [email protected] Robbie Bruce - [email protected]

What if you looked at your Christmas wish list as a way to help you be a better triathlete? Today, we break down 7 essential and affordable items that might not be the flashiest things but will definitely help you feel and perform better next year. Be a better swimmer, cyclist, runner, and racer with the Crushing Iron Essentials. Thanks for listening! Topics: Sound investments for Triathletes Set Yourself Up for Success The Seven 1. A Race Fueling Plan The most underrated item for racing Figure out your exact formula to fuel race day Don't wing it Most of us under-fuel by massive amounts Fueling to lose weight vs. performance You'll need time to train your gut 2. The biggest pull buoy you've ever seen The pull buoy is meant to assist you to swim more Especially for weak upper body athletes 3. A really good bike fit Find a reputable fitter Crank length and contact point Shims in shoes, right pedals Hip angle 4. Outdoor run gear Training inside wears at you Get used to being relaxed in cold 5. The 3 A's - Accountability/Affirmation/Allies Someone, or something A positive supporter 6. Power Meter over Smart Trainer Buy function over entertainment Keep it simple, work hard 7. Bet on Yourself Buying things is an extension of not believing yourself Registration is NOW OPEN for 2020 C26 Camps. Find out more on our Camps Page. If you'd like to support the Crushing Iron Podcast, hit up our Pledge Page and help us keep this podcast on the rails. Thanks in advance! You can also support us at our new store at CrushingIron.com. We have some NEW classic logo t-shirts and the Official Crushing Iron Spectator shirt for sale. Support the cast and get some new gear for it! Are you thinking about raising your game or getting started in triathlon with a coach? Check out our Crushing Iron Coaching Philosophy Video Please subscribe and rate Crushing Iron on YouTube and iTunes. Support our podcast with some New Gear at CrushingIron.com For information on the C26 Coach's Eye custom swim analysis, coaching, or training camps email: [email protected] Facebook: CrushingIron YouTube: Crushing Iron Twitter: CrushingIron Instagram: C26_Triathlon www.crushingiron.com Mike Tarrolly - [email protected] Robbie Bruce - [email protected]

Are you truly honest with yourself about your race goals or are you basing targets on the Triathlon False Positives? Today, we look at energy exertion and how triathletes trick themselves into thinking training days equal race performance. We look at smart race planning for bike with real average and normalized watts. How running with music and cycling to movies can affect your race energy, and how Power Meters should be used to make you a better runner. Cycling paces and power on different courses How football negative split applies to triathlon Why do we take the swim for granted Quit blaming the run Rest, stress, and execution Average vs. Normalized Power Lower power, faster race? Patience and trust When to empty the tank The weight of expectations A gigantic mistake triathletes make How to be REAL with your FTP Using a power meter to be a better runner 3 False Positives in Triathlon 100's in swim to the race Basing percentage of watts on best training day of year Basing the race run on your best long training run Don't expect training PRs on Race Day If you think you're going the right speed, it's probably too fast Running with music Riding with movies Guessing at a number we hope to be on race day Mental fatigue from paying attention Emotional Race Simulation

Sometimes things we hate wind up being our strongest loves. Today we look at recognizing true strengths, dealing with global stress, and finding consistent energy. We also look at our baggage stories and how they grow roots that talk us out of exploring things we are meant to do. Do you have pre-conceived beliefs about "why" you can't do something? Believe in yourself, but don't always believe yourself. Topics: Often times the things we hate become the strongest loves Drill sergeant coaching Do you have athletic baggage? Coach Robbie goes fishing The path of least resistance Believe in yourself but don't always believe yourself What a coach's job really is Frustrated, overtrained, disgruntled Global stresses - work, job, family, training No one trains well when they're stressed Recognizing your strength Getting more value out of your workouts How are past infests our thoughts Why we carry someone else's baggage Bad experiences are from bad preparation Commitment and Motivation are Feelings not Action Zach Bitter and fueling ultra training Investing vs. Extracting in training Invest in yourself long term Registration is NOW OPEN for 2020 C26 Camps. Find out more on our Camps Page. If you'd like to support the Crushing Iron Podcast, hit up our Pledge Page and help us keep this podcast on the rails. Thanks in advance! You can also support us at our new store at CrushingIron.com. We have some NEW classic logo t-shirts and the Official Crushing Iron Spectator shirt for sale. Support the cast and get some new gear for it! Are you thinking about raising your game or getting started in triathlon with a coach? Check out our Crushing Iron Coaching Philosophy Video Please subscribe and rate Crushing Iron on YouTube and iTunes. Support our podcast with some New Gear at CrushingIron.com For information on the C26 Coach's Eye custom swim analysis, coaching, or training camps email: [email protected] Facebook: CrushingIron YouTube: Crushing Iron Twitter: CrushingIron Instagram: C26_Triathlon www.crushingiron.com Mike Tarrolly - [email protected] Robbie Bruce - [email protected]

Are you battling a nagging injury or annoying pain? Having trouble finding the time? Struggling with the off-season routine? This is the podcast for you. Today, we look at how to frame your thought for manageable wins. Beat negative energy and remove internal conflict to unleash a process that helps you feel alive and energized -- and lets you to train, so you can train, like you need to train. Topics: Struggling to get back in Train so you can train like you need to train Finding a diet and plan you can work FOR Do we think we're over elastic? The obsession with more Be your own hero Creating habits is #1 Magnifying guilt and shame Removing Internal conflict Are you obsessed with a nagging problem? Moving your thought energy Why do you exercise? How do you "frame" things? Sucking the life out of the fun The "fan relationship" with Training Distraught over the tiniest things Micro Adaptation Feeling Alive and Energized Registration is NOW OPEN for 2020 C26 Camps. Find out more on our Camps Page. If you'd like to support the Crushing Iron Podcast, hit up our Pledge Page and help us keep this podcast on the rails. Thanks in advance! You can also support us at our new store at CrushingIron.com. We have some NEW classic logo t-shirts and the Official Crushing Iron Spectator shirt for sale. Support the cast and get some new gear for it! Are you thinking about raising your game or getting started in triathlon with a coach? Check out our Crushing Iron Coaching Philosophy Video Please subscribe and rate Crushing Iron on YouTube and iTunes. Support our podcast with some New Gear at CrushingIron.com For information on the C26 Coach's Eye custom swim analysis, coaching, or training camps email: [email protected] Facebook: CrushingIron YouTube: Crushing Iron Twitter: CrushingIron Instagram: C26_Triathlon www.crushingiron.com Mike Tarrolly - [email protected] Robbie Bruce - [email protected]

Ready to plan your 2020 Triathlon Season in a concrete, proven way for success? Today, we lay out a systems that keeps you honest and focused while going after your hopes and dreams. We look at important variables when you're picking races, the best people to help you make honest choices, and how your ego gets in the way of success. Triathlon Thanksgiving Dinner Conversation Look at yourself as an Athlete Improving as all around athletes How to plan your calendar Step 1: Evaluate Yourself We look at last year as a fluke Have u proven consistency Evaluate strengths and weaknesses Expectations and goals from patterns not hopes and dreams Step 2: Sketch out your triathlon business plan Are you trying to prove yourself wrong? The bigger commitment the larger the hole What are we trying to overcompensate for Step 3: Get Feedback from people you trust Spouse and close friends first Objective advisor Don't try to do too many products (races) Step 4: Create the plan Don't swing at the racing piñata Make a plan in a way you believe in Plan like you're making a recipe Step 5: Commit to Working Your Plan Write it down, stick with it Step 6: Go execute your plan Go back and re-evaluate Don't panic and over-correct Question your questionable thinking Registration is NOW OPEN for 2020 C26 Camps. Find out more on our Camps Page. If you'd like to support the Crushing Iron Podcast, hit up our Pledge Page and help us keep this podcast on the rails. Thanks in advance! You can also support us at our new store at CrushingIron.com. We have some NEW classic logo t-shirts and the Official Crushing Iron Spectator shirt for sale. Support the cast and get some new gear for it! Are you thinking about raising your game or getting started in triathlon with a coach? Check out our Crushing Iron Coaching Philosophy Video Please subscribe and rate Crushing Iron on YouTube and iTunes. Support our podcast with some New Gear at CrushingIron.com For information on the C26 Coach's Eye custom swim analysis, coaching, or training camps email: [email protected] Facebook: CrushingIron YouTube: Crushing Iron Twitter: CrushingIron Instagram: C26_Triathlon www.crushingiron.com Mike Tarrolly - [email protected] Robbie Bruce - [email protected]

A lot of talk this time of year about being grateful, but do we remember what it really means? Today, some of the harsh judgements we make on ourselves and how easy it is to be unappreciative of what we have and how things are going. The guys share a couple of important stories to remind us that sometimes our truest fortune is being able to do what we're already doing. Topics: Beating that sluggish feeling Being busy to be busy Taking care of yourself How do we feel fresh Handling Thanksgiving week This workout was appropriately challenging Applause for working too hard? Self-coaching can be walking a maze blindfolded Are you afraid of saying "I don't know?" Starting from zero What does grateful mean? Echo Chambers Measuring has become our communication Registration is NOW OPEN for 2020 C26 Camps. Find out more on our Camps Page. If you'd like to support the Crushing Iron Podcast, hit up our Pledge Page and help us keep this podcast on the rails. Thanks in advance! You can also support us at our new store at CrushingIron.com. We have some NEW classic logo t-shirts and the Official Crushing Iron Spectator shirt for sale. Support the cast and get some new gear for it! Are you thinking about raising your game or getting started in triathlon with a coach? Check out our Crushing Iron Coaching Philosophy Video Please subscribe and rate Crushing Iron on YouTube and iTunes. Support our podcast with some New Gear at CrushingIron.com For information on the C26 Coach's Eye custom swim analysis, coaching, or training camps email: [email protected] Facebook: CrushingIron YouTube: Crushing Iron Twitter: CrushingIron Instagram: C26_Triathlon www.crushingiron.com Mike Tarrolly - [email protected] Robbie Bruce - [email protected]

Are you burning too many brain calories on doubt and confusion? Today, we look at athletes can be their own energy vampires. We look at the concept of planting "training seeds" instead of digging deep mental and emotional holes that serve no purpose. Each day we have a limited amount of energy and many times we overspend on the athlete and pilfer from the human. Topics: Do this for you Stop trying to dig holes and start planting seeds Take care of the human before the athlete Are you burning too many brain calories? Good stress is stress Balancing a limited amount of energy Mental and emotional holes Throwing ourselves at the mercy of the world Giving into the path of least resistance Micro gains within workouts Accepting your wins "I didn't think I could do that" Energy Vampires Parenting Yourself like your kids Did you have fun and try hard? Memphis 70.3 - October 2020 Registration is NOW OPEN for 2020 C26 Camps. Find out more on our Camps Page. If you'd like to support the Crushing Iron Podcast, hit up our Pledge Page and help us keep this podcast on the rails. Thanks in advance! You can also support us at our new store at CrushingIron.com. We have some NEW classic logo t-shirts and the Official Crushing Iron Spectator shirt for sale. Support the cast and get some new gear for it! Are you thinking about raising your game or getting started in triathlon with a coach? Check out our Crushing Iron Coaching Philosophy Video Please subscribe and rate Crushing Iron on YouTube and iTunes. Support our podcast with some New Gear at CrushingIron.com For information on the C26 Coach's Eye custom swim analysis, coaching, or training camps email: [email protected] Facebook: CrushingIron YouTube: Crushing Iron Twitter: CrushingIron Instagram: C26_Triathlon www.crushingiron.com Mike Tarrolly - [email protected] Robbie Bruce - [email protected]

How do we get better at cycling while retaining a strong run? Today we look at how your FTP can be misleading and taking you down the wrong road. We also look at key training sessions that make the difference in long distance racing. Better testing, cycling's body punches, and how every session is connected. Topics: Challenges of Northern Weather Godfather of polarized training Cross country skiing Keeping cycling simple The 80/20 principle in cycling? Managing time 3 kinds of cyclist categories Sweet Spot training Is the 95% FTP rule accurate? What happens when your FTP is wrongly high The hard pill for cyclists to swallow Are you gambling with your fitness? Swift and Trainer Road FTP Inside vs. Outside Testing to get better at testing Testing + Body of Work Equals . . . . How do you know if you had a good or bad day? Every training session is a "test" The most underutilized bike session Building Deep Cycling Strength Preparing for the body punches The most efficient use of limited time Extended intervals or shortened with raised intensity? Monitor the 22 hours of the day Every session is connected Registration is NOW OPEN for 2020 C26 Camps. Find out more on our Camps Page. If you'd like to support the Crushing Iron Podcast, hit up our Pledge Page and help us keep this podcast on the rails. Thanks in advance! You can also support us at our new store at CrushingIron.com. We have some NEW classic logo t-shirts and the Official Crushing Iron Spectator shirt for sale. Support the cast and get some new gear for it! Are you thinking about raising your game or getting started in triathlon with a coach? Check out our Crushing Iron Coaching Philosophy Video Please subscribe and rate Crushing Iron on YouTube and iTunes. Support our podcast with some New Gear at CrushingIron.com For information on the C26 Coach's Eye custom swim analysis, coaching, or training camps email: [email protected] Facebook: CrushingIron YouTube: Crushing Iron Twitter: CrushingIron Instagram: C26_Triathlon www.crushingiron.com Mike Tarrolly - [email protected] Robbie Bruce - [email protected]

Many of us primarily identify as "triathletes" but does that take away from who we really are as a person? And does it make training harder? Today we look at designing your own lifestyle instead of forcing too many things and being scattered. We also look at approaching our lives with balance and fueling the real you, all while remaining someone who plays triathlon, does it to the best of your capabilities, and finds a well-rounded satisfaction in all the above. Topics: Finding a good balance post-race Training should be taking care of yourself Would you take 5 weeks off? Stress is stress/energy is energy Your relationships with training Robbie's break from racing Half or Full? Identifying as a triathlete Is it okay to be okay? Are you creating busywork? Pressure, Over-extending Friends support the direction you want to go Saving Spousal Credits Registration is NOW OPEN for 2020 C26 Camps. Find out more on our Camps Page. If you'd like to support the Crushing Iron Podcast, hit up our Pledge Page and help us keep this podcast on the rails. Thanks in advance! You can also support us at our new store at CrushingIron.com. We have some NEW classic logo t-shirts and the Official Crushing Iron Spectator shirt for sale. Support the cast and get some new gear for it! Are you thinking about raising your game or getting started in triathlon with a coach? Check out our Crushing Iron Coaching Philosophy Video Please subscribe and rate Crushing Iron on YouTube and iTunes. Support our podcast with some New Gear at CrushingIron.com For information on the C26 Coach's Eye custom swim analysis, coaching, or training camps email: [email protected] Facebook: CrushingIron YouTube: Crushing Iron Twitter: CrushingIron Instagram: C26_Triathlon www.crushingiron.com Mike Tarrolly - [email protected] Robbie Bruce - [email protected]

It's one thing to believe "anything is possible" but another to think "everything" is possible. Today, we talk about the best ways to use your offseason both mentally and physically. How to stay on track if you miss a workout or have a hiccup in your new diet. This is a great time of year to build for down the road, and do it without guilt or a self defeating mentality. It takes a lot of energy in the beginning to build a new habit, but eventually the new you will be on auto pilot. You just have to get there . . . and it's a process. Topics: Running gets all the blame as last discipline How do you increase runs and keeps swim & bike balanced The brain body relationship When creative workouts are entertainment New habits and outcome expectations Practice Creating a Habit Why are we so afraid of missing a day? "Oh, I'll just start again on Monday" When we hit roadblocks Living life on an island Letting friends or a coach be objective Alleviating the most stress and nerves Effort is the biggest piece of your puzzle Worst in high school to the podium New Run Camp Tradition Registration is NOW OPEN for 2020 C26 Camps. Find out more on our Camps Page. If you'd like to support the Crushing Iron Podcast, hit up our Pledge Page and help us keep this podcast on the rails. Thanks in advance! You can also support us at our new store at CrushingIron.com. We have some NEW classic logo t-shirts and the Official Crushing Iron Spectator shirt for sale. Support the cast and get some new gear for it! Are you thinking about raising your game or getting started in triathlon with a coach? Check out our Crushing Iron Coaching Philosophy Video Please subscribe and rate Crushing Iron on YouTube and iTunes. Support our podcast with some New Gear at CrushingIron.com For information on the C26 Coach's Eye custom swim analysis, coaching, or training camps email: [email protected] Facebook: CrushingIron YouTube: Crushing Iron Twitter: CrushingIron Instagram: C26_Triathlon www.crushingiron.com Mike Tarrolly - [email protected] Robbie Bruce - [email protected]

Do you live in black and white thinking and a world of highs and lows? There's a time and a place for "hard" and a time and place for being at peace with the best you have to give. Today, we talk about moving into the Gray Zone more often as an athlete and a person. We look at self-sabotage, insecurities and talk about the secret to getting better. The Gray Zone is not a soft, lackluster place, it's the place where the real work is done and where improvement truly happens Topics: USAT Quote about Crushing Iron Re-connecting with friends Building confidence Black and white thinking Self Sabotage Speed work and adaptation Are you always more, more, more? Doubling down when you're tired Dealing with insecurities Should you be doing less? Working with the person first Parallels with training and life The secret to getting better Taking the blindfold off Running without your watch I'm not going out like that Only You Understand Your Pain Registration is NOW OPEN for 2020 C26 Camps. Find out more on our Camps Page. If you'd like to support the Crushing Iron Podcast, hit up our Pledge Page and help us keep this podcast on the rails. Thanks in advance! You can also support us at our new store at CrushingIron.com. We have some NEW classic logo t-shirts and the Official Crushing Iron Spectator shirt for sale. Support the cast and get some new gear for it! Are you thinking about raising your game or getting started in triathlon with a coach? Check out our Crushing Iron Coaching Philosophy Video Please subscribe and rate Crushing Iron on YouTube and iTunes. Support our podcast with some New Gear at CrushingIron.com For information on the C26 Coach's Eye custom swim analysis, coaching, or training camps email: [email protected] Facebook: CrushingIron YouTube: Crushing Iron Twitter: CrushingIron Instagram: C26_Triathlon www.crushingiron.com Mike Tarrolly - [email protected] Robbie Bruce - [email protected]

Are you willing to do what it takes to climb a mountain or do you prefer a shortcut? People everywhere are doing amazing things and it's so easy to see but most times we have no idea what they did to get there. Sometimes we have to step back and attack the very thing we failed at because it's hard and that's where the growth happens. Chasing shiny new objects rarely amounts to anything of substance. Topics: Aging in triathlon Are you really getting slower? Are you accepting your age? Fasting and breath work Vitality in life Counteracting an extreme low Fearing boredom The simplicity of this podcast Do you have the patience to be durable? Phones, dopamine, and pagers Going back to a failure Start over Training Peaks Seeking pleasure instead of nurture Change for the sake of change Registration is NOW OPEN for 2020 C26 Camps. Find out more on our Camps Page. Support the Crushing Iron podcast on Patreon, where the community pledge is only $3.26 per month. There are other options, but every little bit helps us keep this podcast on the rails. Thanks in advance. You can also support us at our new store at CrushingIron.com. We have some NEW classic logo t-shirts and the Official Crushing Iron Spectator shirt for sale. Support the cast and get some new gear for it! Are you thinking about raising your game or getting started in triathlon with a coach? Check out our Crushing Iron Coaching Philosophy Video Please subscribe and rate Crushing Iron on YouTube and iTunes. Support our podcast with some New Gear at CrushingIron.com For information on the C26 Coach's Eye custom swim analysis, coaching, or training camps email: [email protected] Facebook: CrushingIron YouTube: Crushing Iron Twitter: CrushingIron Instagram: C26_Triathlon www.crushingiron.com Mike Tarrolly - [email protected] Robbie Bruce - [email protected]

So many of us want to find a quick fix to getting faster, but running is hard. And it's where most people get injured. So, what's the best way to get stronger and faster? Today, we break it all down in a clear, long-term plan for you to be a better triathlon runner next season. If you want to get straight to it, hit the 11:00 mark. Topics: Connecting with athletes World Series chat What it takes to be MVP Running for Triathletes 11:00 mark Why Hacks Don't Work Athletic Attention Deficit Disorder Running Durability Phase 1 of Running (12 weeks minimum) Running Slower To Get Faster Minutes vs. Miles 10% Increase Ceiling Adaptation vs. Healing How long is long run? When to add hills Phase 2 of Running Tempo, Stamina runs Hill Training Mistakes Is Steeper Better? Training Stress Scores Should You Go Past Phase 2? Phase 3 of Running Beware of Phase 3 Running by Feel Brick Workouts Simplicity is rarely simple Registration is NOW OPEN for 2020 C26 Camps. Find out more on our Camps Page. Struggling with your Swim? Join our new SWIM SQUAD 12 Month Program and build confidence in the water. You'll get 4 workouts a week, 4 customized video swim analysis, weekly swim tip videos and discounts on our Swim Camps. For more information go to this link. Support the Crushing Iron podcast on Patreon, where the community pledge is only $3.26 per month. There are other options, but every little bit helps us keep this podcast on the rails. Thanks in advance. You can also support us at our new store at CrushingIron.com. We have some NEW classic logo t-shirts and the Official Crushing Iron Spectator shirt for sale. Support the cast and get some new gear for it! Are you thinking about raising your game or getting started in triathlon with a coach? Check out our Crushing Iron Coaching Philosophy Video Please subscribe and rate Crushing Iron on YouTube and iTunes. Support our podcast with some New Gear at CrushingIron.com For information on the C26 Coach's Eye custom swim analysis, coaching, or training camps email: [email protected] Facebook: CrushingIron YouTube: Crushing Iron Twitter: CrushingIron Instagram: C26_Triathlon www.crushingiron.com Mike Tarrolly - [email protected] Robbie Bruce - [email protected]

"The man on top of the mountain didn't fall there." –Vince Lombardi Sometimes triathlon can eat you alive, but when we're down, we can only control one thing . . . our reaction. Today, we talk about emotions and how they can drag us down in training, and ultimately races. We can't control the weather, the pool lanes, or outside factors in life, so how do we lean in instead of walking away? Today's success is one positive decision away, if we can stay out of our feels. Topics: The C26 Texas Road trip Ironman 70.3 Waco Recap Be prepared for the unprepared Cold and windy in Texas in August Tougher swim than they thought Surprisingly hilly run You can't control the weather You can choose your attitude Do you put yourself into adversity? The comfort of comfort Are you all up in your feelings? Are DNF's a bad thing? Being calm within chaos Tough Love Perfect conditions How do you get through the tough stuff Reacting and responding to bad situations Are you rigid and stuck in your ways? Not understanding the moment Registration is NOW OPEN for 2020 C26 Camps. Find out more on our Camps Page. Struggling with your Swim? Join our new SWIM SQUAD 12 Month Program and build confidence in the water. You'll get 4 workouts a week, 4 customized video swim analysis, weekly swim tip videos and discounts on our Swim Camps. For more information go to this link. Support the Crushing Iron podcast on Patreon, where the community pledge is only $3.26 per month. There are other options, but every little bit helps us keep this podcast on the rails. Thanks in advance. You can also support us at our new store at CrushingIron.com. We have some NEW classic logo t-shirts and the Official Crushing Iron Spectator shirt for sale. Support the cast and get some new gear for it! Are you thinking about raising your game or getting started in triathlon with a coach? Check out our Crushing Iron Coaching Philosophy Video Please subscribe and rate Crushing Iron on YouTube and iTunes. Support our podcast with some New Gear at CrushingIron.com For information on the C26 Coach's Eye custom swim analysis, coaching, or training camps email: [email protected] Facebook: CrushingIron YouTube: Crushing Iron Twitter: CrushingIron Instagram: C26_Triathlon www.crushingiron.com Mike Tarrolly - [email protected] Robbie Bruce - [email protected]

Robbie takes a tour of the Houston Astros stadium before the World Series and they guys use a few baseball analogies with triathlon. Then the conversation goes into refreshing off-season training along with removing layers of season long fatigue. They also talk about discipline and how that means different things to different people. Workout guilt, non-presence, and how to be flexible. Topics: Robbie's World Series Tour Family members spectating races One little mistake This is time to be flexible You can't win the race in the swim How to refresh off-season training Run Focus 3 disciplines but one sport Thinking of the future but wanting a break Dark, Cold, Moody Decision making for shortened workouts Correcting overtraining Removing layers of fatigue Volume compared to life Workout guilt and non-presence Finding appropriate training load Don't Coach yourself with a sledgehammer Leave your runs more energized Swim like water polo, bike like mountain biker, run like a soccer player (trails) What is discipline to you? This is the time of year to Re-Build Registration is NOW OPEN for 2020 C26 Camps. Find out more on our Camps Page. Struggling with your Swim? Join our new SWIM SQUAD 12 Month Program and build confidence in the water. You'll get 4 workouts a week, 4 customized video swim analysis, weekly swim tip videos and discounts on our Swim Camps. For more information go to this link. Support the Crushing Iron podcast on Patreon, where the community pledge is only $3.26 per month. There are other options, but every little bit helps us keep this podcast on the rails. Thanks in advance. You can also support us at our new store at CrushingIron.com. We have some NEW classic logo t-shirts and the Official Crushing Iron Spectator shirt for sale. Support the cast and get some new gear for it! Are you thinking about raising your game or getting started in triathlon with a coach? Check out our Crushing Iron Coaching Philosophy Video Please subscribe and rate Crushing Iron on YouTube and iTunes. Support our podcast with some New Gear at CrushingIron.com For information on the C26 Coach's Eye custom swim analysis, coaching, or training camps email: [email protected] Facebook: CrushingIron YouTube: Crushing Iron Twitter: CrushingIron Instagram: C26_Triathlon www.crushingiron.com Mike Tarrolly - [email protected] Robbie Bruce - [email protected]

Do you train and live with grace? Sometimes it can feel like a lot of pressure to define our "why" but often it change by the day. Today we look at how we're trying to approach life, training, and this podcast in ways that allow ourselves to take away the pressure. There's a lot of power in doing what feels right and takes away undo burden. How triathletes can find a lot of benefit in the power in the act of simply "doing." Topics: Mike's dismay about Wisconsin football You don't have to know your Why A new why every day Removing Expectations Why am I doing this? Stillness Is The Key - Ryan Holiday Not All Who Wander Are Lost Giving yourself Grace Predicting your Unpredictability When we enjoy "doing" Enjoy Doing We're Late To Our Own Party Exercise is supposed to give you energy, not take it away What is your identity? You need to do what you want to do The weirdest thing about living for addicts The problem with goals A consistency challenge from Coach Registration is NOW OPEN for 2020 C26 Camps. Find out more on our Camps Page. Struggling with your Swim? Join our new SWIM SQUAD 12 Month Program and build confidence in the water. You'll get 4 workouts a week, 4 customized video swim analysis, weekly swim tip videos and discounts on our Swim Camps. For more information go to this link. Support the Crushing Iron podcast on Patreon, where the community pledge is only $3.26 per month. There are other options, but every little bit helps us keep this podcast on the rails. Thanks in advance. You can also support us at our new store at CrushingIron.com. We have some NEW classic logo t-shirts and the Official Crushing Iron Spectator shirt for sale. Support the cast and get some new gear for it! Are you thinking about raising your game or getting started in triathlon with a coach? Check out our Crushing Iron Coaching Philosophy Video Please subscribe and rate Crushing Iron on YouTube and iTunes. Support our podcast with some New Gear at CrushingIron.com For information on the C26 Coach's Eye custom swim analysis, coaching, or training camps email: [email protected] Facebook: CrushingIron YouTube: Crushing Iron Twitter: CrushingIron Instagram: C26_Triathlon www.crushingiron.com Mike Tarrolly - [email protected] Robbie Bruce - [email protected]

Today we talk about what it truly means to "want to get better" in triathlon. We look at how Age Groupers can benefit by taking the same training approach as the pros. We take a deep look at running for triathlon, including what speed really means and why less is often more in race season. Are you over-complicating training to distract yourself from the mission you truly want to accomplish? Topics: Kona broadcast Fascinating Race Age Groupers Like to Complicate Things No Running for Kona? Fine Line Between Sick and Fit Travel and work loads Cam Wurf Fitness is Fitness Lucy Charles's engine vs. durability Running Durability Biking Translates to Run 1% overtrained is worse than undertrained Can you really get "sprint" faster? Biking for Your Run Build Your Run Foundation Now The body gets better on its own time There are no short cuts Triathlon as a way of life Overcoming overtraining One trick/One pace ponies Finding desire without a race on calendar Registration is NOW OPEN for 2020 C26 Camps. Find out more on our Camps Page. Struggling with your Swim? Join our new SWIM SQUAD 12 Month Program and build confidence in the water. You'll get 4 workouts a week, 4 customized video swim analysis, weekly swim tip videos and discounts on our Swim Camps. For more information go to this link. Support the Crushing Iron podcast on Patreon, where the community pledge is only $3.26 per month. There are other options, but every little bit helps us keep this podcast on the rails. Thanks in advance. You can also support us at our new store at CrushingIron.com. We have some NEW classic logo t-shirts and the Official Crushing Iron Spectator shirt for sale. Support the cast and get some new gear for it! Are you thinking about raising your game or getting started in triathlon with a coach? Check out our Crushing Iron Coaching Philosophy Video Please subscribe and rate Crushing Iron on YouTube and iTunes. Support our podcast with some New Gear at CrushingIron.com For information on the C26 Coach's Eye custom swim analysis, coaching, or training camps email: [email protected] Facebook: CrushingIron YouTube: Crushing Iron Twitter: CrushingIron Instagram: C26_Triathlon www.crushingiron.com Mike Tarrolly - [email protected] Robbie Bruce - [email protected]

Once again, C26 Triathlon was on the ground for the entire day at Ironman Louisville. Today, we recap the sites and sounds of another truly moving experience. We're always reminded of how grateful we should be to be able to do this sport and Sunday we saw loads of incredible moments. We also talk about the cancelled swim, the volunteers, the modified start, and feedback from the new run course. Topics: What stuck out to us Run course turns/out and backs Cancelled Swim thoughts The cold weather start "Please don't let my dad die tomorrow" Wrapping Your Mind Around Ironman Awesome Volunteers Hugs and Embraces 32:00 Emotional Finishes/Roller Coasters It's Their Own Battle A great reminder of who we are as humans Getting to the Start Line Emotionally Fresh Registration is NOW OPEN for 2020 C26 Camps. Find out more on our Camps Page. Struggling with your Swim? Join our new SWIM SQUAD 12 Month Program and build confidence in the water. You'll get 4 workouts a week, 4 customized video swim analysis, weekly swim tip videos and discounts on our Swim Camps. For more information go to this link. Support the Crushing Iron podcast on Patreon, where the community pledge is only $3.26 per month. There are other options, but every little bit helps us keep this podcast on the rails. Thanks in advance. You can also support us at our new store at CrushingIron.com. We have some NEW classic logo t-shirts and the Official Crushing Iron Spectator shirt for sale. Support the cast and get some new gear for it! Are you thinking about raising your game or getting started in triathlon with a coach? Check out our Crushing Iron Coaching Philosophy Video Please subscribe and rate Crushing Iron on YouTube and iTunes. Support our podcast with some New Gear at CrushingIron.com For information on the C26 Coach's Eye custom swim analysis, coaching, or training camps email: [email protected] Facebook: CrushingIron YouTube: Crushing Iron Twitter: CrushingIron Instagram: C26_Triathlon www.crushingiron.com Mike Tarrolly - [email protected] Robbie Bruce - [email protected]

What does it take to stay at the top of your game? Today, we look at what professional triathletes do to race at the highest level and translate that to age grouper training. Simulating race environments, forgiving yourself, and reducing stress through the process. We also give KONA predictions for the men and women. Topics: Ironman Louisville KONA 80's 90's rock bands boy bands Milli Vanilli at the pool Olympics - One Day Pressure So Many Things Can Go Wrong Training All-In for One Race Simulating Race Day Trimming fat and reducing noise The three P's of Stress How Pros take the bad stress out before a race Personal Life and Racing Forgiving in the moment Evander Holyfield When we dig too big of a hole You don't get points for 27:00 "Should I make it up next week?" Recovery Within Workouts "Emotional Recovery" Understanding rest days KONA predictions Registration is NOW OPEN for 2020 C26 Camps. Find out more on our Camps Page. Struggling with your Swim? Join our new SWIM SQUAD 12 Month Program and build confidence in the water. You'll get 4 workouts a week, 4 customized video swim analysis, weekly swim tip videos and discounts on our Swim Camps. For more information go to this link. Support the Crushing Iron podcast on Patreon, where the community pledge is only $3.26 per month. There are other options, but every little bit helps us keep this podcast on the rails. Thanks in advance. You can also support us at our new store at CrushingIron.com. We have some NEW classic logo t-shirts and the Official Crushing Iron Spectator shirt for sale. Support the cast and get some new gear for it! Are you thinking about raising your game or getting started in triathlon with a coach? Check out our Crushing Iron Coaching Philosophy Video Please subscribe and rate Crushing Iron on YouTube and iTunes. Support our podcast with some New Gear at CrushingIron.com For information on the C26 Coach's Eye custom swim analysis, coaching, or training camps email: [email protected] Facebook: CrushingIron YouTube: Crushing Iron Twitter: CrushingIron Instagram: C26_Triathlon www.crushingiron.com Mike Tarrolly - [email protected] Robbie Bruce - [email protected]