Crushing Iron Triathlon Podcast

Which athlete dominates your head? The one you were, the one you are, or the one you want to be? Today, how we let go of the past, understand where we are and maybe use disappointment to fuel the future. Also, training stronger vs. faster and how the little things add up in a race. • Cancelled Swims - Can they actually be good for the sport? • Staying motivated over the winter months • Giving Yourself Improvement Credit • What's your definition of fast and why?? • The mystery of the Ironman Marathon • Recalibrating our in-race thoughts • Mike's Disappointment with Louisville • How The Little Things Add Up In A Race • How do we reconcile could-ofs and should-ofs? • Who We Used to Be, Who We Are, and Who We Want to be? • The Three Headed Athlete • What Does Getting Slower With Age Mean? • Are you a Freshman, Sophomore, Junior, Senior, Grad Student? • Run stronger, not faster 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 We still have a few slots left for next year's camp, but they're going fast. Check out our 2019 Camp Schedule here. 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]

We all want to be faster runners, but are you willing to do what it takes? Do you run ENOUGH? Do you always train too fast? Today, we take a lot of variables out of the equation and get to the nuts and bolts of building run speed. This also applies to swimming and cycling. • Running is Fairly Simple • How To Be A Faster Runner • How durability relates to speed • When You Need to Ditch The Group Ride or Run • The Breathe From Your Nose Challenge • Don't Try To Be Someone You're Not • Steven Seiler on endurance training • You Just Need To Commit To Going Easier • The Biggest Thing With Athletes and Testing • Functional Durability Training 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 We still have a few slots left for next year's camp, but they're going fast. Check out our 2019 Camp Schedule here. 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]

Now is the time to prepare for your best race in 2019. Today the Crushing Iron Podcast looks at ways to stay in the groove, keep your foundation, your greatest predictor for performance, treadmill vs. running outside, keeping swim fitness, building triathlon DNA. • Clearing Your Off-Season Plate • The greatest predictor for performance • New bike, helmet, blood tests? • Struggle with motivation in the off-season? • What is the #1 thing that contributes to you missing workouts? • The importance of KEEPING swim fitness • Keep your off-season fitness above water • Treadmill vs. Running Outside • Building DNA that UNDERSTANDS Triathlon • Crushing Iron hoodies are not short term • An underrated off-season run strategy • How to do SPEED WORK that LASTS • Super Long vs. Multiple Shorter Runs? • Everything Builds on Top of Itself • Injury Proof Your Body 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 We still have a few slots left for next year's camp, but they're going fast. Check out our 2019 Camp Schedule here. Please subscribe and rate Crushing Iron on YouTube and iTunes. Keep an Eye out for 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]

Loads of questions and discrepancy surround Ironman Louisville Cut-Off times. Today we discuss why and offer solutions. Plus, diving into recovery after an Ironman and why some races leave you more sore than others. Also, Ironman Florida moves race venue to Haines City. • Why sometimes you're sorer than others after races • Ironman Louisville Cut Off Discrepancies • Self preservation mode • Feeling Post races • What it FEELS like to do Ironman • What it means to have blind faith • You have the confidence to sign up • Walking into the unknown Journey of Ironman training • Ironman Florida Moves Discussion ------------------- 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 We still have a few slots left for next year's camp, but they're going fast. Check out our 2019 Camp Schedule here. Please subscribe and rate Crushing Iron on YouTube and iTunes. Keep an Eye out for 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]

With twenty five C26 Athletes Racing, including co-host Mike, we had a ton going on at Ironman Louisville. Today we recap the experience, including the weather, the shortened swim, huge DNF rate, and the incredible feeling you get when you do something you've never done. ------------------ 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 We still have a few slots left for next year's camp, but they're going fast. Check out our 2019 Camp Schedule here. Please subscribe and rate Crushing Iron on YouTube and iTunes. Keep an Eye out for 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 biggest weekend in Triathlon is upon us. Ironman World Championships in KONA on Saturday followed by Ironman Louisville on Sunday. C26 has around 25 coached athletes racing at Louisville and today we give one more look at how to tackle the race. Coach Robbie also gives us his KONA predictions. • Connecting with People at Races • The Power of Support Groups • You Have To Believe You Can Do Something Special • KONA Picks • KONA Dynamics • When Is it Time For a Calculated Risk • Things Have to Go Your Way • How Upsets Happen • How To Start Each Discipline of Your Race • The C26 Fanny Pack • When You Shouldn't Be Afraid To "Fail" 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 We still have a few slots left for next year's camp, but they're going fast. Check out our 2019 Camp Schedule here. Please subscribe and rate Crushing Iron on YouTube and iTunes. Keep an Eye out for 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]

Not gonna lie... We both got a little choked up talking about the emotions of an Ironman Finish Line. We also talk race strategy and how import ant it is to stick to YOUR plan. We also give a lot of good examples of how to do just that when your mind is making all its decisions on Race Day. • We To Explain the Emotion of the Ironman Finish Line • What are you worrying about? • Always Train In The Spirit of Joy • Take Care of You • Commit to YOUR race plan • It's Like Sending Your Kids off To College • What Should You Do at Mile 80 of the Bike? • How Many Decisions Will You Make on the Course? • Controlling Your Run off The Bike • The Problem with "Banking Time" The Importance of Thanking Race Host Cities Say Thanks to locals Be Genuine Be Gracious Be Visible 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 We still have a few slots left for next year's camp, but they're going fast. Check out our 2019 Camp Schedule here. Please subscribe and rate Crushing Iron on YouTube and iTunes. Keep an Eye out for 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 us are about to race Ironman Louisville, and dare we say this podcast holds the secret to being happier with your performance? Really, though, there are no secrets, you just have to stay within yourself and race smart. Today we talk about the best ways to do that. • The chaos of Ironman Facebook Groups • 10 Days to Ironman Louisville • The Only Thing You Control Is . . . • The Only Way You'll Make Up Time, Is To Not Try and Make Up Time • How To Race Without Power or Hear Rate • Kona Contest • Taper Tantrums • Weather Wars - not to be confused with Info Wars • Loneliness - Community in Triathlon • Re-Activating Your WHY • Enhancing Perspective in a Positive Way • Are you Happy With Your Path? • Playing Small Ball • What if you come out of the swim slower than you want? • The Mistake of Chasing Minutes 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 We still have a few slots left for next year's camp, but they're going fast. Check out our 2019 Camp Schedule here. Please subscribe and rate Crushing Iron on YouTube and iTunes. Keep an Eye out for 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]

We just spent the weekend spectating Chattanooga. We cover the unexpected heat, the cancelled swim, and how Ironman could help spectators. Plus, how to do the best with what you have that day or in training in general. • The Heat Snuck Up On Us • The Cancelled Swim • Was the Warm Up Missing? • Ironman Timing Mat Placement • Spectating Thoughts On Chattanooga • Multiple Places to Watch • The Lessons Learned From Ironman • So Many Different Ways To Train • Do the Best With What You Have Right Now • Do You Need The Gadgets to Get Into Triathlon? • Hardest part of swimming, cycling and running? 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 We still have a few slots left for next year's camp, but they're going fast. Check out our 2019 Camp Schedule here. Please subscribe and rate Crushing Iron on YouTube and iTunes. Keep an Eye out for 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]

Please check out our new store at CrushingIron.com and get a sweet C26 t-shirt while supporting the podcast. The Magic and Mystery of the Taper It's late in the season and many of us on in or close to taper. Tapering has this sort of "we're done" image, but that's really the furthest thing from the truth. Done right, the taper can produce amazing results on race day. It's all about sharpening the sword, but not using it. • It Takes Courage To Race • Your Goals and Dreams on Display • Race Anxiety and Phantom Pain • Ironman Louisville on its last leg? • Chocolate Milk • Ironman Chattanooga and Maryland Loom • Why aren't Lava or SIM shorts legal? • What Do We Know? • What To Do About The Pressure • Relaxing on Race Morning • How To Get Positive During Taper • How do you trust that taper is building your body? • The Difference between being Fresh and Fit • The Magic and Mystery of The Taper • Sharpen the Sword, Just Don't Use It 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 We still have a few slots left for next year's camp, but they're going fast. Check out our 2019 Camp Schedule here. Please subscribe and rate Crushing Iron on YouTube and iTunes. Keep an Eye out for 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]

Please check out our new store at CrushingIron.com and get a sweet C26 t-shirt while supporting the podcast. On the heels of Ironman 70.3 Atlantic City and Augusta we dive into perspective. So many things can go wrong in training, racing, and life, but there's always a way to shift perspective. How do you really believe you belong? You're a swimmer, you're a cyclist, you're a runner. Believe it. As Ryan Holiday says, "The Obstacle Is The Way." • Beast Mode? • Is Your Mindset Straight Before A Race • Poolside Selfies • Getting A Great Perspective • Crying On The Run • Racing In The Heat - Never a Dull Moment • Believe You're A Swimmer, Biker, and Runner • The Obstacle Is The Way - Ryan Holiday • Tiger Woods Analogy - He Keeps Showing Up • Changing Tires and Co2 • On Death Row Focused On Love • If You Didn't PR, Did You Get Slower? • The Importance of the Taper • If Every Test Was The Same, It Wouldn't Be A Test If you'd like to support the podcast, please check out our new store at CrushingIron.com. We have some NEW classic logo t-shirts and the Official Crushing Iron Spectator shirt for sale. Thanks for listening! Are you thinking about raising your game or getting started in triathlon with a coach? Check out our Crushing Iron Coaching Philosophy Video We still have a few slots left for next year's camp, but they're going fast. Check out our 2019 Camp Schedule here. Please subscribe and rate Crushing Iron on YouTube and iTunes. Keep an Eye out for 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]

Who we are. What we do. Why we do it. ------------------------------------------------- If you'd like to support the podcast, please check out our new store at CrushingIron.com. We have some NEW classic logo t-shirts and the Official Crushing Iron Spectator shirt for sale. Thanks for listening! Are you thinking about raising your game or getting started in triathlon with a coach? Check out our Crushing Iron Coaching Philosophy Video We still have a few slots left for next year's camp, but they're going fast. Check out our 2019 Camp Schedule here. Please subscribe and rate Crushing Iron on YouTube and iTunes. Keep an Eye out for 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 happens when you miss or have a bad workout? We mean, a really bad workout. Are you judgmental or objective? Today we talk about learning from those dark places we seem to hit in this sport. We also hit on the power of amazing one day recoveries, plus, keeping the excitement for your next workout. Also, power meter strategies and what to do when your goals seem to backfire. • How Objectivity Makes For a Better Race Experience • Why You Need to Be Flexible and Forgiving • Dark, dark places on the ride • How To Look At Terrible Workouts • Amazing one day recoveries • Retaining that tinge of excitement to workout • Having the fitness to not be intimidated • Why You Have Bad Workouts • Mike's Power Meter Experience on Natchez Trace • Power Meter Insights from Coach Robbie • The Unlikelihood of a Perfect Year • There's Nothing Wrong With Being Objective • When Goals Backfire • Are You Being Honest With Yourself? • The Best Investments For Long Term Success Are you thinking about raising your game or getting started in triathlon with a coach? Check out our Crushing Iron Coaching Philosophy Video We still have a few slots left for next year's camp, but they're going fast. Check out our 2019 Camp Schedule here. Please subscribe and rate Crushing Iron on YouTube and iTunes. Keep an Eye out for 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]

Coach Robbie launched a great analogy today, saying, "Look at your race like a business, it's all about return on investment." Are you making the right decisions on race morning, during the swim, or on the bike to get your best run? Today we break it all down and show why once you burn a biscuit, you can't get it back. • You Can't Get Burned Biscuits Back • Race Your Ironman Like It's A Business • An Emotional Ironman Finish • Is Mike On Board With A Power Meter? • Linsey Corbin slapping skin with kids • Juicing? • Disposable Running Shorts • Great Things People Do On The Course • How To Have Fun In A Race • Mental Engagement 70.3 vs. Ironman • Handling Emotions in a Race • Underrated Part about Lack of Preparation • Stress is Stress is Stress • Mistakes You Make on the Bike Don't Show Up On The Bike • Energy on the Bike Vs. Run • You Can't Catch Up Because You're Already Caught • Average Power Vs. Normalized Power • Best Bike Split • Normalized Power is your - Cost of Business • Why It's Easy To Pick Up 30 Minutes On The Run We still have a few slots left for next year's camp, but they're going fast. Check out our 2019 Camp Schedule here. 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.crushingiron.com Mike Tarrolly - [email protected] Robbie Bruce - [email protected]

Crushing Iron was just in Madison for Ironman Wisconsin. In this podcast we recap the race including the effectiveness of the rolling start, the wind on the bike course, and the always difficult Ironman run. Whenever we spectate it's a stark reminder of just how tough it is to do this sport and offer a little inspiration and motivation to keep you going in the right direction. • The Emotion of the Red Carpet • How The Swim Affects Your Bike • Dealing with hills and wind • Choppy Water? • Are you still underestimating the Swim? • Preparing for rougher rides • Mass Start vs. Rolling Start at Wisconsin • His Longest Run Before Wisconsin was 4 miles • Has Crushing Iron Made VIP status? • Mike Selfies • Pushing Through The Pain • Age Group Male and Female Winners Married • Looking ahead at Chattanooga, KONA, and Louisville Looking for a fun weekend of training and meeting awesome people? Check out our 2019 Camp Schedule here. 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.crushingiron.com Mike Tarrolly - [email protected] Robbie Bruce - [email protected]

• How To Be Honest With Yourself in a Race • The Stories We Tell Ourselves • The Blame Game - Our Reaction to Failure - by Steve Magness https://www.scienceofrunning.com/2018/09/the-blame-game-how-our-reaction-to-failure-influences-future-performance.html?v=7516fd43adaa • Having Honest Conversations with Yourself • Controlling The Story in Our Head • The Anatomy of Excuses • Putting Energy Into Success • IM Wisconsin Preps • Our Big Bike Tip to Keep Warm • Reacting to a Bad or Good Race • The Second Lap Monkey - Rich Strauss http://www.everymantri.com/everyman_triathlon/2007/09/monkey-poo.html • How To Run An Ironman Marathon By Effort • The Difference Between EFFORT and PACE Looking for a fun weekend of training and meeting awesome people? Check out our 2019 Camp Schedule here. 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.crushingiron.com Mike Tarrolly - [email protected] Robbie Bruce - [email protected]

We talk about Ironman 70.3 Worlds, including the emerging force that is Ironman Live Broadcasts. We touch on college football and why TV games are going losing us. We talk about what it means to hold on during your Ironman run, and practicing Race-Pace-Pain. We look at how you can ruin your race in the first 3 miles of the run. Pros and cons of running with music and why you should be adding hard intervals to your long runs. TOPICS IM 70.3 Worlds Wisconsin Rain Situation Is College Football Losing Steam? Ironman Live Broadcast Evaluations Ozark on NetFlix Focus on What You Can Control Race Pain Pace Pros & Cons of Running With Music Adding Hard Intervals In Long Runs and Rides Practicing "Holding On" in the Run How The Body Adapts How One Mile Can Screw Your Race Ruining Your Race in the First Three Miles The Correlation between Your First 3 and Last 3 miles Systems Checks and Cost Benefit Analysis Looking for a fun weekend of training and meeting awesome people? Check out our 2019 Camp Schedule here. 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.crushingiron.com Mike Tarrolly - [email protected] Robbie Bruce - [email protected]

One of our favorite authors is Charles Bukowski and his famous saying is, "Don't Try." We think what he means is, "Don't try to be someone you're not" and while it obviously applies to life, it hits hard for a lot of athletes in triathlon. Perfecting any craft is a slow burn and at the core is being realistic with yourself and your goals. It can also make the experience much more rewarding and fun. What's Your Web Browser History 30 Days Leading To A Race? It's Not What You Do, It's the motivation behind what you do. The Keys to Longevity Obsession with Race Pace Dropping Pennies In Your Fitness Piggy Bank Accepting Outcome Understanding EFFORT Don't Chase One-Offs Being Honest With Your Goals Weight Loss and Athletic Gains Come Slowly Self-awarness of things that aren't working How to be Content With Your Effort Robbie The Realist Setting and Letting Go of Time Goals When to Unload Your Training Losing Momentum In the "Hype" Race The High Roller Analogy How Do You Look at Your Potential? Coach Robbie's First Mix-Tape Looking for a fun weekend of training and meeting awesome people? Check out our 2019 Camp Schedule here. 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.crushingiron.com Mike Tarrolly - [email protected] Robbie Bruce - [email protected]

• The RACE WEIGHT Obsession and Myths • How Much Does Weight Really Matter? • The complexity of fueling • Lionel Sanders Weight Loss At Mont Tremblant • Don't Starve Yourself • Body Image and How We See Ourselves • Hydration During Ironman Training • Running Nutrition is WAY Different Than Triathlon • Timing Your Meals Around Workouts • Nutrition for A Big Block Weekend • When You Cut, It Sounds Like A Bad Idea • So and So Looks too Skinny to Win Kona • Does Calorie Deprivation Actually Add Weight? • The Worst Way To Start Your Day • A Good Rule for Eating • Hungry, Angry, Lonely, or Tired? • The Importance of Hydration in Ironman Training Looking for a fun weekend of training and meeting awesome people? Check out our 2019 Camp Schedule here. 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.crushingiron.com Mike Tarrolly - [email protected] Robbie Bruce - [email protected]

• Overthinking Missed or Bad Workouts • Recipe For Emotional and Physical Disaster • The Most Exhausting Part of Triathlon • Finding Confidence TODAY • Putting the Athlete's Health, Well-being and Spirit first • Same race, different plans • You're Always In Progress • Relaxing To Be Faster • The Learning Curve • The Pro and Con of "Simulation" • How To Run The First 3 Miles of the IM Marathon • Don't Attach Yourself To Every Feeling In a Race • The Seasonal Change Before Your Race Looking for a fun weekend of training and meeting awesome people? Check out our 2019 Camp Schedule here. 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.crushingiron.com Mike Tarrolly - [email protected] Robbie Bruce - [email protected]

• I feel pretty good but . . . • Pro Triathletes Pay • Mont Tremblant Discussion • Fast Age Groupers • How To Predict Your Spot by trend • Ironman Training Fatigue • Grumpy, Tired, Discouraged? • The Morse Code Cry for Help • Managing Fatigue • Preventing Cascading Fails • The Fatigue Training Continuum • Hard Is Relative • Why "Train Hard/Race Easy" is BS • How To Limit Your Sufferfests Looking for a fun weekend of training and meeting awesome people? Check out our 2019 Camp Schedule here. 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.crushingiron.com Mike Tarrolly - [email protected] Robbie Bruce - [email protected]

• Each race is a stepping stone • There IS such a thing as failure • When it's Time To Panic (Hint: Never) • The last couple months - How to handle it based on your fitness • Monitoring crunch time as a coach • You're asking your body to do something it's never done before • Building on Hope vs. Consistency • Big Swimming Secret of The Day • Wetsuits vs. Swim Skins • Making Excuses vs. Finding Reasons To Do It • The negative voices rant • How To Leave Workouts With A Positive Feeling • Be Aware of Where Your Energy Is Going • Don't Live In Problems That Don't Exist Looking for a fun weekend of training and meeting awesome people? Check out our 2019 Camp Schedule here. 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.crushingiron.com Mike Tarrolly - [email protected] Robbie Bruce - [email protected]

On the heels of our last 2018 Crushing Iron Triathlon Camp, we look at what we learned and how everyone helped Re-Ground the reason we do triathlon. We talk about awareness and how understanding the mind is the key to reducing distraction in our lives. There's also good stuff on how to execute YOUR RACE amongst the distractions and a good section on staying calm in open water. Re-Framing Isolation In Triathlon Practicing Awareness How To Beat In-Race Distractions Training Alone Finding and Keeping Energy Reenforcing Positive Habits The Law of Practice… Remembering How Many Good People There Are It's Not Always About The Numbers Let's Remember Why We Like To Ride Our Bike Take It Out of Self Why Do We Panic in the Open Water? Testing the 10/17 - Zone 2 Run With Outsiders The Adrenaline and Endorphin Lies Executing Your Race Amongst Course Distraction Looking for a fun weekend of training and meeting awesome people? Check out our 2019 Camp Schedule here. 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 to 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.crushingiron.com Mike Tarrolly - [email protected] Robbie Bruce - [email protected]

The Temptation to Make Drastic Changes The worst ways to beat low energy The 3 symptoms of "I'm About To Screw Everything Up" Overthinking Things as You Lead Into Your Race Look for Specific, Provable Data How To Get True Indicators Of What You Can Do Are you the type of person who trusts the critics? Too Much Information from people you don't align with The Netflix Training Analogy The More You Change, the Longer it will take you to figure out what works Don't Interrupt the Process of Paying Attention Is this me panicking or is it justified? Go To Bed and Wake Up Tomorrow Looking for a fun weekend of training and meeting awesome people? Check out our 2019 Camp Schedule here. 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 to 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.crushingiron.com

Recovery is a major part of triathlon training, but a "Day Off" isn't always the right method. Today we get into why days off can derail you, along with looking at the next 24 - 48 hours in a different way, including "creating" days off without using one, and using two days to build one solid workout. Why Monday's Are the Worst Day To Take Off 24 Hours Doesn't Have To Be The Same Day Beating Negative Thoughts "Checking Out" is not The Best Recovery Training while you travel How Days Off Can Derail You Same Day Recovery Staying In The Groove after Vacation Coach Hints At What's Next For Him This Season One Mile At A Time Final Ohio 70.3 Recap Looking for a fun weekend of training and meeting awesome people? Check out our 2019 Camp Schedule here. 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 to 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.crushingiron.com

The last 2-3 months of training for an Ironman can bring a lot of doubt and confusion. You're tired, burned out, and the road seems like it may never end. But it will . . . and the key is understanding how to handle your build, see the light in your Taper, and be ready to leave it on the course for ONE DAY. Today we look at understanding the reasoning behind the build phase and how to best approach your taper and race. If you enjoy the Crushing Iron podcast, you can support us with a direct pledge here. Thanks for listening! TOPICS FOR TODAY: How To Stop Overanalyzing Burned out late in training? Late Season Training Guilt Family and Friends Week in Training Ironman Build Phase is like Summer School Closing In On Your A-Race Why People Overdue Big Builds What a Taper Should Feel Like The Importance of Keeping Tension in Your Muscles Long Term Calluses in the Body Being Ready To Dig Your Biggest Hole on Race Day Why and When You Need to Push Faster and Harder in Training Racing vs. Running the Marathon? Looking for a fun weekend of training and meeting awesome people? Check out our 2019 Camp Schedule here. 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 to 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.crushingiron.com

Ohio 70.3 Race Reviews An unbelievable coincidence and awkward moment Rating Our Hotel Accommodations and Location The Swim - Tough, Long, or Fair? Should They Just Let Everyone Race in a Wetsuit? The Kayak Calvary How was the split transition? How Was The Rolling Start? Volunteer Performance Spectator Recap/Review Run Course Breakdown/Analysis Bike Course Aid Station Talk Spectator Support How Was The Expo? The Easiest Solution For Post Race Athlete Meal Looking for a fun weekend of training and meeting awesome people? Check out our 2019 Camp Schedule here. Are you thinking about raising your game or getting started in triathlon with a coach? Check out our Crushing Iron Coaching Philosophy Video If you enjoy the Crushing Iron podcast, you can support us with a direct pledge here. Thanks for listening! Please subscribe to 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.crushingiron.com

Pre-Race for Ohio 70.3 Seasonal Doping Easing Into Runs and Rides Why Zero To 60 Can Ruin Your Race Mountain Biking Pros and Cons Two 70.3's in a month DTT - Deserved Triathlon Time Bad Day Or Bonk? Life Stresses and How They Affect Training The Hill Climbing Mindset Climate Change Racing Coach Robbie and Mike, along with 12 or so Crushing Iron coached athletes will be at Ohio 70.3 this year so please say hi if you see them around. Looking for a fun weekend of training and meeting awesome people? Check out our 2019 Camp Schedule here. Are you thinking about raising your game or getting started in triathlon with a coach? Check out our Crushing Iron Coaching Philosophy Video If you enjoy the Crushing Iron podcast, you can support us with a direct pledge here. Thanks for listening! Please subscribe to 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.crushingiron.com

Battling "funks" is a huge part of triathlon training, but do coaches get them too? Today, Coach Robbie opens up about why he can get down on himself after a race weekend and how he digs out. We also get into listener questions involving picking your next race, stepping up to the next distance, and planning for next season, along with explaining the keys for finding the biggest gains in all three disciplines. Mike addresses his failed podium prediction. If you enjoy the Crushing Iron podcast, you can support us with a direct pledge here. Today's Topics: Do Coaches Have Funks, Too? The Never-Ending Quest To Find Better Ways Pre-Race Plan Thought Process Why listening and adjusting are the keys to coaching When Should A Coach Give Tough Love or Encouragement? Mike Recaps His Podium Prediction Fail What is the smallest change an athlete could make in each discipline that would result in the largest gain? What little thing is holding you back? When's the right time to start planning for next season? What is the perfect race calendar? Does it have to go in order by distance? Where does camp best fit/benefit? How do you know when the right time to move up to the next race distance? What should you look for? How do you know when the right time to move up to the next race distance? What should you look for? Would You Train if You Didn't Race? How Mike and Robbie Met Planning for Ohio Coach Robbie and Mike, along with 12 or so Crushing Iron coached athletes will be at Ohio 70.3 this year so please say hi if you see them around. Looking for a fun weekend of training and meeting awesome people? Check out our 2019 Camp Schedule here. Are you thinking about raising your game or getting started in triathlon with a coach? Check out our Crushing Iron Coaching Philosophy Video Thanks for listening! Please subscribe to 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.crushingiron.com

"I had GI issues" might be one of the most commonly uttered phrases in triathlon, but why does it keep popping up? Probably because we don't train enough to our NUTRITION and HYDRATION. We hate to say it, but Nutrition takes practice and there are hundreds of variables, like did you have spicy food and 3 margaritas last night? Today, we give you some better ways to keep your energy and stomach solid on the way to a great race. If you enjoy the Crushing Iron podcast, you can support us with a direct one time pledge here. - From Kuwait to Chattanooga - Liquid vs solid nutrition on the bike? Benefits of each? - How do you experiment with nutrition throughout training? - Is there a good way to calculate liquid needs in training to thread the needle between over/under hydrating? - How to train for a race that is no where close to the conditions you have to train in? (IE a hilly course when you live someplace with no hill access. Training for heat in a cooler climate) - Any opinions on the newest IM run training trend that's sweeping the nation, 10-17? - Is your heart rate monitor slowing you down? - Would you ever consider trying to start your own triathlon event? - "Should I or shouldn't I do this race?"... what factors do you recommend taking into consideration? Coach Robbie and Mike, along with 12 or so Crushing Iron coached athletes will be at Ohio 70.3 this year so please say hi if you see them around. Looking for a fun weekend of training and meeting awesome people? Check out our 2019 Camp Schedule here. Are you thinking about raising your game or getting started in triathlon with a coach? Check out our Crushing Iron Coaching Philosophy Video If you enjoy the Crushing Iron podcast, you can support us with a direct pledge here. Thanks for listening! Please subscribe to 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.crushingiron.com

You finish a race, then reflect. What did you learn? Typically it's "I need to do more work," but do your expectations and perspective align with what that work should be? Today we talk about why "traditional" triathlon and Ironman training can throw you out of whack and take away the fun. - What Do You Learn From Your Races? - Are you in the overthinking trap? - "Traditional" Ironman Training - Mosh Pit history that transfers to the swim - Getting Rid of Tunnel Vision - Balancing family and Training - You always learn something and you always have more work to do - What she learned from a bike wreck - Getting tougher with every race - The Sport of Triathlon and Growth - Long Rides Followed By Long Runs??? - Fitting Training into your Life or Your Life into Training? - This is a Hobby and We Lose Money Coach Robbie and Mike, along with 12 or so Crushing Iron coached athletes will be at Ohio 70.3 this year so please say hi if you see them around. Looking for a fun weekend of training and meeting awesome people? Check out our 2019 Camp Schedule here. Are you thinking about raising your game or getting started in triathlon with a coach? Check out our Crushing Iron Coaching Philosophy Video If you enjoy the Crushing Iron podcast, you can support us with a direct pledge here. Thanks for listening! Please subscribe to 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.crushingiron.com

If you're racing Ironman 70.3 Ohio, this interview with Race Director, Ken Hammond, is a must listen. From the multiple transition set up to swim changes to insights on wind, water temperature, and nailing the run. He genuinely captivated us with inside information about the high standards and practices Ironman uses to make their races enjoyable, safe, and rewarding for a community. - The painstaking lengths IM goes to for a safe bike course - How a Police Officer helped improve the bike course - Navigating Multiple Transitions - What to do with your Tire Pump - How and Why The Swim Course Has Changed - Inside The Politics of Host Communities - What happened to Ironman 70.3 Syracuse? - Why he thinks Ohio 70.3 has a great future - How Ironman sets limits on number of participants - Behind the scenes of planning for unexpected weather - The sleeper hills on the run course - Where spectators can get a great view of the finish - Do Pros help draw triathletes to race? - How to best enjoy your race experience Coach Robbie and Mike, along with 12 or so Crushing Iron coached athletes will be at Ohio 70.3 this year so please say hi if you see them around. Looking for a fun weekend of training and meeting awesome people? Check out our 2019 Camp Schedule here. Are you thinking about raising your game or getting started in triathlon with a coach? Check out our Crushing Iron Coaching Philosophy Video If you enjoy the Crushing Iron podcast, you can support us with a direct pledge here. Thanks for listening! Please subscribe to 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

Today on the Crushing Iron Podcast we explore the reasoning behind feeling obligated to do 20 Mile Training Runs and Century Rides. Are they in themselves keys to racing an Ironman or is it just a "peace of mind" strategy. In general, how do you stay consistent and want to wake up each day ready to get better. Most Builds for Ironman are . . . too long Do You Really Need Bricks? The One Thing That Makes You Run Better Off The Bike How Far Do You REALLY Need To Run in Ironman Training? Racing Without A Watch Announcement of Next Guest on Podcast Music City Triathlon Mike's Podium Prediction There's Only So Much Volume A Body Can Handle Stress Scores As They Relate To Training Mental and Emotional Burnout Peaking at the Right Time Practicing at staying the Same Speed What is it with benchmarks? Power of Accumulated Fatigue Podcast #78 Check out the Aim Low Blog Post Looking for a fun weekend of training and meeting awesome people? Check out our 2019 Camp Schedule here. Are you thinking about raising your game or getting started in triathlon with a coach? Check out our Crushing Iron Coaching Philosophy Video If you enjoy the Crushing Iron podcast, you can support us with a direct pledge here. Thanks for listening! Please subscribe to 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

Travel, hotel, check-in, Taper, Diet, phantom pains . . . They all dominate our brains before a race. So, how do we reduce that stress and turn anxiety into excited? Turning your thought pattern from fear to confidence is a great place to start. Today, we walk through all the stuff that comes the week or two before races and look at ways to shift your mindset. Park and Walk When and How To Pack for a Race Sending Positive Signals to Your Body and Brain Race Logistics Less is more Taper Diet Unrealistic Expectations Ghost Pains Antsy vs. Anxious Compounding Confidence vs. Anxiety When to Talk and Not Listen Treating a Race Not a Race Looking for a fun weekend of training and meeting awesome people? Check out our 2019 Camp Schedule here. Are you thinking about raising your game or getting started in triathlon with a coach? Check out our Crushing Iron Coaching Philosophy Video If you enjoy the Crushing Iron podcast, you can support us with a direct pledge here. Thanks for listening! Please subscribe to 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

Triathlon doesn't always have to be hard. In fact, it shouldn't be. And sometimes stopping, relaxing, and taking your time can actually be faster. Today we talk about how to train with full body experience instead of focusing on the pavement for hours on end. Tend to the part of the garden you can reach. We Announce the THREE Team Races for 2019 Mike Updates His 10/17 Running Great Story from our Facebook Group - Say Hi To a Neighbor What's Really Important, and What's not C26 Meditation Music?? Triathlon isn't our LIFE How Willing Are You To Stop and Take a Moment In Training Why Relaxing Makes You Faster Return on Investment Training How Triathlon Can Enhance Everything Else You Do Quit Staring Down At Your Bike Computer Finding HEALTHY Pain The Relaxation Tape Series -------------------------- C26 Camp Dates for 2019 Are Announced here: www.crushingiron.com/camps Are you thinking about raising your game or getting started in triathlon with a coach? Check out our Crushing Iron Coaching Philosophy Video If you enjoy the Crushing Iron podcast, you can support us with a direct pledge here. Thanks for listening! Please subscribe to 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

Do you approach your workouts as a class or the test? If it's the latter, it probably stands to reason that training can seem more like pressure than enjoyment. This is an easy way to beat yourself up instead of finding praise. Today, we talk about a lot including how you can re-define the idea of PR'ing your workouts. Hydrating More As You Age Working Out The Hamstrings Double Run Days Double Bike Days Navigating Work and Long Workouts Do What You Want To Do Heather Wurtel Story - What's your definition of success? Taking Things Too Personally Setting Goals Is One Thing But . . . How Do You Appreciate Them? How Today Can Be Your Best Workout of the Year Redefining PR'ing Every Workout Two Types of Athletes Are Your Workouts a Class or a Test? Do You Beat Yourself Up or Praise? -------------------------- Are you thinking about raising your game or getting started in triathlon with a coach? Check out our Crushing Iron Coaching Philosophy Video If you enjoy the Crushing Iron podcast, you can support us with a direct pledge here. Thanks for listening! Please subscribe to 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

The Crushing Iron Triathlon Camp always reminds us how important attitude can be in life. When 20 virtual strangers with common goals meet for the first time it can really turn into magic. Today, how positive people, good energy, and the BELIEF in yourself can help you dive into the fear. Surrounding Yourself With Positive People Solving Open Water Swim Panic Leaving Your Comfort Zone On Your Own Rising to a Different Level Re-Defining Your "hard" or "best effort" The Power of Change The Body vs. The Mind How to Not Walk On The Run Sometimes it's Best Not To Think Running Into Your Fears Why Overworking Could Be Lack of Confidence Sleep, Nutrition, and Mobility Stacking Lasting Gains on Top of Each Other Wave Start at Muncie - Did we practice a rolling start? ---------- Are you thinking about raising your game or getting started in triathlon with a coach? Check out our Crushing Iron Coaching Philosophy Video If you enjoy the Crushing Iron podcast, you can support us with a direct pledge here. Thanks for listening! Please subscribe to 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

Remember when you were a kid and played all day long without a second thought to how how tired you were? There's nothing worse than staring at a training week and dreading the tough workouts ahead. There's a lot of power in finding fun in training and racing and today we talk about how to find more enjoyment. Traffic Report Rant The Crushing Iron Closed Group hits 1000 members Camp Preview Treating Training Like A Kid Can Everyone Do An Ironman? Is Ironman Really That Hard or is it the Commitment? Motivation and Commitment Would You Still Train if You Didn't Have a Watch? Get In Touch With Your Body, Not The Numbers Is More Always Better? What Parents Can Learn From Training How Coaching Should Work ---------- Are you thinking about raising your game or getting started in triathlon with a coach? Check out our Crushing Iron Coaching Philosophy Video If you enjoy the Crushing Iron podcast, you can support us with a direct pledge here. Thanks for listening! Please subscribe to 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.crushingiron.com

If triathlon is supposed to be fun, why does it hurt so often? Today, we discuss how to manage training like you would manage a race and why preparation is the solution to more enjoyable training and racing. There's a lot to think about in this sport but information is there . . . it comes down to remembering and building habits that don't turn you into a sacrificial lamb of training. How To Keep Things From Seeming Out of Control Keeping Balance Within Each Workout The Psyche of The Run The Mentality of Walking on The Run The Gigantic Difference between Hydrating and Fueling You're Not Supposed To Be Trashed After Every Workout and Race Running Slow To Get Fast The Different Mindset of Triathlon vs. Running an Open Race How Do You Slow Down The Least? The HUGE difference between Staying Cool vs. Getting Cool Managing the Temps and Conditions of the Day Should You Walk The First Mile of an Ironman? Building A Foundation vs. Digging Yourself a Hole The Triathlon Therapist Are you thinking about raising your game or getting started in triathlon with a coach? Check out our Crushing Iron Coaching Philosophy Video If you enjoy the Crushing Iron podcast, you can support us with a direct pledge here. Thanks for listening! Please subscribe to 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.crushingiron.com

Think about what it takes to put together a PR . . . solid training, great mindset, optimal weather, perfect nutrition, incredible effort, and impeccable execution. Is that realistic for every race? Today, we get into a great discussion of how "just enough" in all those areas can come together, and while it may not mean a PR, it COULD mean a great performance. And a great performance should always be the goal. The Complications of Chasing PRs Detaching from Devices Do you put too much weight on your numbers? How do you FEEL? How to build real and lasting appreciation Are you Being Programmed to a pace or heart rate? Virtual Triathlons Link to article - Metric Fixation What Does Race Day REALLY Represent?? What is your best PERFORMANCE? Execution vs. Fitness Are You Really Dialing In Nutrition? Fueling On The Bike To Satisfy Your Run Are you thinking about raising your game or getting started in triathlon with a coach? Check out our Crushing Iron Coaching Philosophy Video If you enjoy the Crushing Iron podcast, you can support us with a direct pledge here. Thanks for listening! Please subscribe to 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.crushingiron.com

Imagine coaching 40 athletes that are racing triathlon on the same weekend. Today, Coach Robbie takes us through a play by play of how he tracks athletes and retains his sanity with all the notifications. The highs, the lows, the stresses, the rewards. He also shares his "secrets" as a coach, which usually boil down to building relationships and trust. Coaching the Week of race preparation Race outlines An Athlete's Happiness is #1 Handling different skill levels and ages Most stressful part of a race weekend Dealing with sickness and stress The journey and the obstacles Endless Variables to Consider Big race, fun race, set up Just finish, podium, or win? Expectations or Future Resentments? Or, Expectations as Restraints? Why Athletes Never Let a Coach Down Are you thinking about raising your game or getting started in triathlon with a coach? Check out our Crushing Iron Coaching Philosophy Video If you enjoy the Crushing Iron podcast, you can support us with a direct pledge here. Thanks for listening! Please subscribe to 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.crushingiron.com

The reason WHY we do Triathlon is always a good question to explore. Some people have changed their lives dramatically, while others simply find it fun. We posed the question to our closed Facebook Group and got a ton of good response on how to find and keep your WHY. Plus, Mike and Coach Robbie unveil moments in training that changed everything. - David Goggins and Doing Something that Sucks Every Day - Mike's Turning Point - Dozens of good reasons to get in and stay in this sport - Eagleman Course Strategy Breakdown at end of Cast - Andrew Starykowicz's Camp ------- Looking for a coach? Check out our Crushing Iron Coaching Philosophy Video If you enjoy the Crushing Iron podcast, you can support us with a direct pledge here. Thanks for listening! Please subscribe to 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.crushingiron.com David Goggins on Instagram Information on Andrew Starykowicz Camp

What if, instead of thinking of races as A, B, C, etc., you thought of them all with equal importance as it relates to the big picture? Sort of like a final exam with quizzes and midterms. Today we discuss why "little" races matter and how to get your mind right to take advantage of what they offer. - Getting Your Mind in The Game - Training Our Brain To Go Fast or Slow - Why Tapering Doesn't Mean Shutting It Down - Making Sure You Peak at the Right Time - The Best Way to Use Countdown Clocks - The Final Exam Analogy - When and How To Work on Speed - Missing Links In Training - Who Slows Down The Least? - Strength and Flexibility - Adjusting Your Attitude Race Morning - Moderate Lifestyle Meets Intensity Looking for a coach? Check out our Crushing Iron Coaching Philosophy Video If you enjoy the Crushing Iron podcast, you can support us with a direct pledge here. Thanks for listening! Please subscribe to 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.crushingiron.com

The Power of Spontaneity if Racing Celebrating A Race vs. Stressing The "Device Funk" How Obsessing With Data Kills Races I Feel Like I Didn't Really "Race" How To Navigate "I Had To Play It Safe" What's Wrong With Feeling Good After A Race? Dealing with that "unfinished business" feel Give me another crack at it Deep Fitness Making Mid-Season Changes When is it Time To Go Harder? When is is Time To Stay The Course? Training and Racing Without a Watch

Please be patient with our opening discussion about LeBron James vs. Michael Jordan. It's always something. After that we get into some great stuff from our C26 Athletes and what they learned at Ironman 70.3 Chattanooga. We also talk about the intensity of a Half Ironman vs. an Olympic and how that gap is closing. Lots of good advice and learning points. Looking for a coach? Check out our Crushing Iron Coaching Philosophy Video If you enjoy the Crushing Iron podcast, you can support us with a direct pledge here. Thanks for listening! Please subscribe to 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.crushingiron.com

One of the best times for big gains is following the effort of a race. Today, our C26 athletes give us some great feedback from racing in the heat at Chattanooga. How they prepared, raced, and what paid off the most. Also, what they plan to do better next time. Some awesome lessons from a lot of people who PR'd and hit the podium at Ironman 70.3 Chattanooga. Some of the topics: - Her pre-race week and why it was the key to her PR - The best advice for racing and life - Sponges, Ice, Walking the Aid Stations - Listen to your body for nutritional advice - The one thing I'd pay more attention to before my next race - Stop Telling Yourself You Can't and Start Telling Yourself You Can - The songs he sang in his head gave him 15 seconds per mile on the run - How to deal with the feeling that "you didn't race" to your capabilities - Why scissors are key for pre-race prep - NFL Draft Comes To Nashville Looking for a coach? Check out our Crushing Iron Coaching Philosophy Video If you enjoy the Crushing Iron podcast, you can support us with a direct pledge here. Thanks for listening! Please subscribe to 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.crushingiron.com

A tough but fair race is in the books, and today Mike and Coach Robbie recap their experience. With 27 coached athletes on site it was a huge weekend for C26. Many first timers, nearly 20 PRs, and 2 podiums, we have a lot to talk about. We also talk about the course, the heat, and . . . how why we think a course marshal may have been targeting C26 athletes. PRs Podiums Swim Course Bike Course C26 Athletes Run Course struggles The Heat Awards Ceremony On course marshals Volunteer Shout Out Transition Wetsuit strippers Downtown Chattanooga IM 70.3 Chattanooga Race Director Review Looking for a coach? Check out our Crushing Iron Coaching Philosophy Video If you enjoy the Crushing Iron podcast, you can support us with a direct pledge here. Thanks for listening! Please subscribe to 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.crushingiron.com

It's four days out and your tapering. Your "ghost pain" and doubt are flaring. Today we talk about how to relax and let go of pre-race stress. We also hit on some of the most important things you can do to stay cool while you race in hot weather. Lots of good triathlon/coach pre-race ramble. Topics include: What To Focus on a Few Days Before a Race How To Stay Cool During A Hot Race, Sleep and Limit Stress Build Confidence In Race Week Getting off the Grid Running the Second Loop Cooking the Bike Knowing Where You're At and Where You're Going New Gear Pick Up Info Will this podcast go to iTunes? Looking for a coach? Check out our Crushing Iron Coaching Philosophy Video If you enjoy the Crushing Iron podcast, you can support us with a direct pledge here. Thanks for listening! Please subscribe to 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.crushingiron.com

Are you taking too many risks, or not enough when it comes to racing? Today we talk about the nuances of when to hold back or when, where, and how to let it go and trust how you feel. Today's Topics: Mike Fights A Cold Listening To Your Body The baseline for backing down workouts How Does THIS Race Fit Into Your Season Are You Holding Yourself Back? What RACING Really Means Using Your Race To Learn and Improve How We Tend to Overthink Understanding Power if You Don't Use Power Racing with power but not TO power Racing Without A Watch It's about more than the numbers Being Ready To Rock Mentally and Emotionally The Course Matters What's The Real Difference of 10 Watts Looking for a coach? Check out our Crushing Iron Coaching Philosophy Video If you enjoy the Crushing Iron podcast, you can support us with a direct pledge here. Thanks for listening! Please subscribe to 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.crushingiron.com

The days leading up to a race can be filled with stress and anxiety, but it's not so bad if you remember to be yourself. There's no reason to go into a race thinking that suddenly you are going to turn into the "Tri-Calc" number you have in your head. Jump in the water, soak in the moment, and let your attitude in life take over the day. You'll have a lot more fun. Race Day Is To Figure Out Where You Are Calm Down Know The Facts Don't Worry About The Weather What's The Worst Thing That Can Happen? Accepting What Is The Class Reunion Effect Have Fun and Execute There's Power In The Group 90% of Life is Showing Up You don't have to show up and be someone you're not Looking for a coach? Check out our Crushing Iron Coaching Philosophy Video If you enjoy the Crushing Iron podcast, you can support us with a direct pledge here. Thanks for listening! Please subscribe to 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.crushingiron.com