Crushing Iron Triathlon Podcast

"Unless you get a paycheck from this sport, the only thing you can walk away with is memories." - Coach Robbie We start with discussion about how and why your body may seem like it's begging you to stop when it may actually be telling you to go faster. Then we get into Race Obsession and how can we turn down the voices in our head and relax. It's not easy but we get into how focusing on the right things can take pressure off your race. We also talk about relaxation (before and during the race) is the key to improving and racing well. We also talk about when it's probably best to just say, "F-it." When Should The Hay Be In The Barn? Unloading When Hay Is In Barn Robbie's Strongest Ride Ever And Why When to Say F- It Force Feeding Your Muscles The Power of Relaxing How Getting Mad Can Help Obsessing Over Race Day Perfect Moderation is Harder than Abstinence Waking Up Your Body When It's Stuck Why Your Form Is So Important Are You Racing for Justification? 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

Every athlete CAN NOT WAIT to get outside after a long Winter and tear it up, but sometimes we miss Spring and the Summer heat can wreck us. Today we look at the slow burn of adapting to heat and how it can trick us into feeling like we've lost fitness. The Walt Disney Hangover Flying Poop Story MIGA - Make Ironman Great Again? Great One Day. Awful The Next. Letting Go Of Terrible Workouts Flirting With Spring, Marrying Summer How Temperature Affects Your Running The Perfect Run Conditions Benefits of Interval Work on The Treadmill Hydrating Properly for a Hot Run Digging Unintentional Holes 48 Hours Before the Race The Definition of Race Week: The Less Stress as Possible Acclimating to Temps or Altitude Before a Race Hour to Hour decision Making for Today's Workout 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

Ironman Texas created a shit-storm over on-course drafting so we thought we'd banter some ideas around to see what came up. We think we have found a real solution that has nothing to do with extra marshals, more timing mats, or extra cameras on the course. Essentially it all comes down to how they start the race. We start warming up and getting closer to the answer about halfway through the podcast. 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

Today's podcast is a discussion based on this rant titled, "The Watering Down of Ironman" by Bruce Butler. Here's an excerpt from the post: "This change was part of Ironman's "SwimSmart initiative," with the goal of "improving athlete satisfaction and reducing anxiety during the swim portion of the race." As part of this initiative, floats are also available so swimmers can stop and take a breather if needed. Seriously?" ----------------- We address his post, but look at many other ways we can all enjoy the sport more and offer a solid potential solution for the Mass Swim Start dilemma. - Does the SwimSmart Initiative Really Make Things Safer? - What Does Ironman REALLY Do For People? - Why not have some Mass Starts? - Don't people like the idea of picking races because they're different? - Are You Trained Up Enough To Enjoy Your Races? - Obsessing On Accomplishment vs. The Process - The AWA - All World Athlete? - How We Feel About People Who Say Ironman is Easy - The Underdog Story 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 Crushing Iron Podcasts Hosts: Mike Tarrolly and Coach Robbie Bruce

Racing Ironman 70.3 Chattanooga or another half this year? Today we break it all down so you can be ready for your best 70.3 race. We focus on Chattanooga's course, but there are a lot of other little nuggets you can use for your next race. Hot And Cold Diet Vegan Struggle Juicing To Feel Lighter Swim Anxiety Preparing open water Swim Starts in the pool How To Start an Upstream Swim Crossing a river current Hug the buoys or create your own line? Riding Rollers The Hills of Chattanooga Knowing How, Why, and Where The Wind is Blowing BestBikeSplit.com How To Run The Chattanooga Run Course Descending Hills on the Run 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 Crushing Iron Podcasts Hosts: Mike Tarrolly and Coach Robbie Bruce

Many of us grew up in the "Just Do It" era, but when does "Just Do It" throw you into a triathlon training funk? Today we explore the concept of staying within your limits when that next set or interval is tantalizing you to prove you can. We also talk about your race of the perspective of 30 Days Out. Finding Your Comfort Zone In the Water Short or Long in The Pool? Smart Approaches To Durability You Don't Want To Do Less, Do Enough How To Know When To Stop A Workout The Point of Cool Downs Why You Don't Want To Slow Down In a Race Don't Overthink The Weather The Best Way To Ruin Tomorrow's Workout Setting Yourself Up To Run Off The Bike How To Reign It In When You're Feeling Great What's Enough? What's Too Much? When Less Is More Error on the Side of Caution With The Run How You Can Overdue The Bike But Not Realize It The Secret Workout? 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 Crushing Iron Podcasts Hosts: Mike Tarrolly and Coach Robbie Bruce

The Crushing Iron April Triathlon Camp is in the books. Today we look at lessons we learned from other athletes. Great people and attitudes made for a lot of fun and solid work. Topics include: Running Hills- Climbs and Descents Opening Up The Legs Nurturing Your Introvert AND Extrovert Dialing In Training Recovery Choosing The Harder More Difficult Path Adjusting to Very Cold Water Contact in the Water Open Water Sighting on Windy Days Recognizing Limitations We Put on Ourselves The Difference Between Rollers and Climbs Race Pace off The Bike Getting Comfortable In Aero Going Beyond Your Beliefs Negative Splitting Your Run off a Hard Bike Pushing Yourself More When Someone Is Watching The Power of Group Training Camp As Race Simulation Race Day Nutrition Week of Race Nutrition 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 Crushing Iron Podcasts Hosts: Mike Tarrolly and Coach Robbie Bruce

We get back into the flow by talking about Race Recovery Techniques, Diet, and also how important it is to race with gratitude. Meeting people at races. Building friendships and how that can be a major fuel. - The importance of your mind for the future of racing - Studying Topics In Line with Your Thinking - Carnivore and Ketosis Diets - Recovering From Your Race - Dietary Principles and Racing - Alex Hutchinson Interview's Interview on the Rich Roll cast - Floundering From Your Beliefs - The Overwhelming Information Highway of Training - Self-talk about getting better (in a good way) 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 Crushing Iron Podcasts Hosts: Mike Tarrolly and Coach Robbie Bruce

What we learned about the course. Overall Spectator Experience. Race Conditions and many more insights.

Coach Robbie will toe the start line at Ironman Texas 70.3 on Sunday and he talks about his race planning while breaking down the wave swim start, the out and back bike course and the 3 loop run. We dig into an absolutely LOADED Pro Field. And finish up with some sappy reflection on why we keep doing this podcast. --------------- 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 Crushing Iron Podcasts Hosts: Mike Tarrolly and Coach Robbie Bruce

Are you confident going into a race or filled with nerves? There's a lot you can do in training that translates into a successful race. For example, do you understand your efforts and how they should play out in each phase of triathlon? Do you do a bunch of track work that wears you out or injures you and doesn't apply to your race? Do you understand how to execute the Crushing Iron mantra, "Hurry Slowly?" Tapering is Relative To How You Felt You Trained The Worst Running Ideas Understanding How Effort Relates to Pace How much should you alter routine in Taper? Hurrying Slowly Why Running Training Is The Hardest To Master Which Sport You Can Over do in Training Addiction To Speed The Perils of Chasing Your Great Days Are you REALLY in Shape Enough For Speed Work? The Many Troubles With Track Workouts Training Your Body To Do Late Race Zone 3 Going Faster With Tired Legs Why Train Your Body To Do Things It Doesn't Need To? The Danger of Training For Race Pace Don't Waste Your Best Days In Training Why Swimming Can Be Your Best Fatigue Indicator The Tri-Scientology Program 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 Crushing Iron Podcasts Hosts: Mike Tarrolly and Coach Robbie Bruce

How about this for an analogy? The swim is Spring Training, the Bike is the regular season, and the Run is the Playoffs. We've all seen that team that starts slow then comes out of nowhere to peak toward the end of the season, then make a deep run in the playoffs. So, with that in mind, what part of us thinks that getting passed at mile 5 of the bike is such a bad thing? Or, why do we come out of T2 with guns blazing on a run when we'd be much better served to take it easy and build? Today we talk about staying within yourself and how the ego takes over in training and races. Accepting and adapting to where You Are At The Moment, not Where You Want To Be. Don't throw away your season by swinging for the fences in Spring Training. Mindset: Accepting Where You Are, Not Where You Want To Be Training Is For Energy Not To Take It Away Adapting to Life's Moving Parts When Your Race Becomes Swim, Bike, Walk Running Is Swimming On Concrete The Greatest Multi-sport in the world is Life Why Am I Not Running Further? The Relationship Between Swim, Bike, Run Training The Barry P. Running Plan Training Within The Shape You're In When The Race Goal Is Simply To Be Smart Removing Expectation and Focusing On Execution Racing In Heat and Laying In the Weeds Ego Is The Enemy - Ryan Holiday 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

When is a painting (or your workout) finished? Unfortunately a lot of artists (triathletes) probably walk away without fine tuning the little things. Using a triathlon analogy, many of us leave workouts short because we think "we've done enough for the day" or flip the switch to lazy the minute the calendar turns to "taper." Today we talk about the little ways we can build discipline in workouts to create better long-term patterns and ultimately "Masterpiece Races." What Difference Does Skipping a 10 Minute Cool Down Make? Being Rested Vs. Rusty Not Minimizing What May Seem Like a Minimum Finishing Off Your Training - Setting Up Your Training To Finish The Race Overcoming Race Challenges Building The Discipline To Finish Your Workouts How We Create Bad Habits That Are Hard To Break Your Race Is Another Training Day That You Can't Quit Building Your Practice So You Know How To Close Out a Race How Effort and Decision Making Impact Your Race The Little Lies We Tell Ourselves and How They Build How Training Pressure Escalates Closer To a Race How We Self Sabotage Our Races In Taper Building Great Training Memories of Training Before Your Big Race The Details Matter When You're Closing In On a Race Why Training Is Art and Your Race is the Masterpiece 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

After a short warm-up we take a deep dive into how you can make huge cycling gains. This is not a technical discussion as much as how you can train more effectively and how it translates into race performance along with an overall stronger body for long-term health. We hit on proper (and custom) cadence, pedal stroke, power vs. MPH, hill techniques and many more insights that will take your cycling to a new level. Simulating Course Conditions Understanding The Right Cadence Training For Hills When You Live In Flat Country How To Dominate Trainer Efficiency Balancing Your Body Building Power Out of The Saddle The Purpose Of Intervals When Recovery Ruins Your Effort Adapting to Gearing with Hills Different Pedal Strokes Finding Your Most Efficient Pedal Stroke Trading MPH for Power Benefits of Big Gear Work Climbing Cadence Cadence Gray Zone Working Below Your Cadence Varying Your Stroke On Purpose How Cycling Techniques Help Your Running Running Economy How To Get To Places Your Body Hasn't Been Before Check out our new 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 train your ass off, do all the little things, then get to the race . . . and say, "Well, it wasn't quite what I hoped for . . . But what is hope? Is it genuine optimism or expectations you've pulled out of thin air? Today we talk about the importance of detaching yourself from the outcome and how it will change the way you, not only train and race, but go about your life. Also, what about this Wisconsin Swim Start Change? We have some strong opinions on why it's bad for the overall growth of the sport. Detach Yourself From The Outcome March Madness Parallels With Triathlon Kentucky's Path Paved In Gold Beating Resistance with Stephen Pressfield The War of Art The Wisconsin Swim Start Change AGAIN Rolling Start vs. Wave Start vs. Mass Start Easy Isn't Always The Answer No Weekend Is Ever Perfect What If You Could Never Race Again? Effort Over All Respecting The Training Check out our new 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 sore and tired a lot? This podcast is about understanding why that is and why sometimes there's not much you can do about it, especially in periods of heavy training load. There's a lot in here about how to handle the month leading up to your race. You can't beat your numbers Are you "Save Up Sammy?" Don't Forget Your Bad Training Days Knowing When To Throw In The Towel Obsessing over TriCalc The power of journaling about Triathlon It's Easy To Have Goals 8 Months Away "Triathlete Tommy" Endurance Eileen Emotional Self-Sabatoge One Time Otis National Potato Chip Day Check out our new 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

Setting yourself up with expectations that don't hold you back and derail your progress. - Making Your Mission The Right Mission Check out our new 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

What happens to your mindset when a workout goes to shit? Do you accept it or go into Triathlete Tinkering Mode trying to solve a problem that might not be there? There are a lot of different solutions for training and life but one of the best is to find a course and stick with it to see if it's really working or not. Today we talk about the struggles and reality of triathlon and why we don't frame our conversation or strategies as "The "10 Greatest Ways to . . . " Responding To A Bad Day 10% Happier with Dan Harris Owning Recovery Staying The Course Turn off the Noise and Just Go The 10/10/80 Rule Why Average Is Okay The Difference Between Exploration and Distraction Cupcakes and Berries Is Mike Moving To Alaska? The Triathlete Tinker The mindset of isolation training Two rules of decision making for Triathletes It's okay to listen to your body Check out our new 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

How do we know when we've reached our limit? Odds are, we haven't. What will it take to be one second better today? One minute? One hour? It's likely all in our minds and believing we can overcome those limits. Seeing ourselves as that person and accepting the flow. Today, we start with how to build chemistry in the home with such a grueling workout schedule and wind up in a fierce discussion about why we must accept ourselves and our progress in order to break through our limits. Building Chemistry and Support with your spouse, kids, parents, dogs, etc. Keeping Those Around you happy and involved Involving them in the process Don't Talk Yourself Into Being A Fraud The Roger Bannister Method Navigating the chaos of M-F to set up your weekend Creating Your Success Mindset Getting Your Mind Out of The Way Negative Split Thinking The Danger in Telling Yourself That "You're Always Going To Be . . ." Check out our new 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

For a lot of us, the weather is breaking and it's time to make the transition from inside to outside training. We look at how indoor training differs from outside training and what to keep in mind. Embrace the wind and sunshine, take stock in all your hard work, and have fun as you move toward race season. Going From Inside to Outside Training Hip Triathlete Training Terms How You SHOULD Be Riding The Trainer What To Do If You Feel "undertrained" Training Vs. Exercising Building Your Body For A Specific Course Triathlete Frankenstein Swift Culture Differences in Bike Trainers How Progress Is Made Practicing Corners in Running Surging and What That Takes Out Of You Why STOPPING Sucks So Much Energy Learning To Surge, then Chill Check out our new 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 wouldn't worry what other people think of you so much if you realized how little they thought about it. We have to be confident that the journey we've set is the right one for us. It's so easy to get side tracked by what others are doing in this sport, but we're here today to tell you, it's all about action and not reaction. Getting out of your comfort zone Your journey doesn't need to be explained Tri Bike vs. Road Bike Rant Don't justify your race schedule Only 70.3's this Year?? Triathlon Click Bait Keeping Your Investments Simple Action Over Reaction Just Step Out The Door and Do it Check out our new 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

What do you do when you reach as deep as you can, but nothing is left? Those are the moments in training that teach your mind to be familiar with the pain and just go a little further. There will be suffering in your race, but we want to learn how to deal with in in training. Suffering can be more like learning if we frame our mindset ahead of time to be amazed by what we do rather than woe is me. Controlled Suffering Sometimes It's Not Gonna Hurt Any Worse Training Your Brain For Pain Benefits for Repeating Workouts David Goggins Flipping the Mental Toughness Switch Falling In Love With Consistency Beating the "Day-Off Craving" Mike's New Film Project Check out our new 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

Mike gets a little old-man-mode on social media at the top and wonders if the distractions are putting unnecessary subconscious stress on his training. Also, fatigue, daily low-hanging-fruit and how to keep your training fired up. We talk Ironman 70.3 Texas and how to zone-in when you're under 50 days. Succumbing to Distractions or furthering your goal The Fine Line Between Biking and Running Well Are You a "Goal Marketer?" Hit-Out Races Lower, low hanging fruit Biggest Factor of Racing Well and Fast The Power of keeping Your Races (and Goals) on the Down Low Check out our new 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

Swim, bike, run, repeat. Just like wake-up, shower, and get ready for work. Triathlon truly is a metaphor for life. . The daily grind can get into your head, but today we talk about ways to make the seemingly mundane enjoyable. How the Daily Grind Relates To Training The 5th Discipline of Triathlon The simple things Shelving Expectations The Danger of Mental Loops Hitching your wagon to a goal you don't attain Taking ourselves too seriously The only thing you have control of Taking ourselves too seriously or not loving ourselves as we are Bad photos on Instagram Inspiration from bad performance Check out our new 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

Triathlon is absolutely a sport that can change lives, but there always seems to be a mystery around how we can get more people to take that leap. Initiatives pop up all the time, but like most real changes it comes down to grass roots movements. We talk about what you can do to help make this sport more enjoyable and accessible to new people. We also talk about injury, sickness, how to approach workouts and races, along with offer different perspectives on living. Getting More Women Involved Sharing Tire Pumps At The Race How We Can REALLY Make This Sport Better Your Number One Race Goal How To Deal With Being Sick Coming Back Strong From Injuries Aiming Low Accepting Who You Are State of the Sport Address What's the perception of Triathlon? Why so many white dudes ins this sport? Check out our new 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

Wouldn't it be great if you lined up the morning of your next race with no fear or anxiety? To be relaxed, smiling, and already at peace with the outcome? We think so too and today we explore ways to find that mindset, not only for races, but for training, and every day of your life. "Don't judge. Simply realize that pain is part of life. If you grow, there is pain, and if you don't grow, there is pain." - Baron Baptiste Centering with Appreciation for What Is The Biggest Race of The Year is Your Next One Getting rid of excuses and "buts" A New Way to Look at Your "C" Race Relaxing with what is Understanding The Process of Growth Being able to line up before your race and say, "Man it doesn't get any better than this." 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

Welcome to the 135th Crushing Iron Podcast. Today we springboard off the Super Bowl into how you can outsmart your competition on the race course. We talk about everything from training to fast to getting your breath under control at the start of the swim, bike, and run. We also look at overall mindset for training and race day, starting with humility. How Training Fast Can Hurt Your Race You are only entitled to the action, not the fruit Quick Super Bowl Recap Preparing for the Unexpected Understanding the importance of Zone 1 and Zone 2 The Crushing Iron "Politics" Podcast?? Working Your Aerobic system smarter and more efficiently Do they have a back up for Timberlake? Defense Wins Championships Balancing confidence and humility Cautious optimism Respecting the distance How to deal with headwinds Let go of your time and mph addiction Why giving more race effort can hurt you Racing smarter usually wins 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

We recently read another article on about the New England Patriots and Bill Belicheck's philosophy that prompted this discussion. They practice with runs that are only directly related to plays in the game. For example, they may have the kick off team line up then sprint 70 yards. Then, they will have them jog back to the same line and do it one more time, just in case there is a penalty on the last play. We wondered how this philosophy could apply to triathlon, and of course, we believe it does. Coaching philosophies across platforms - Belichick returns It's Not Always Harder and Faster Consistent ease The power of lower cadence Keys to not taking days for granted Race pace vs. Race Effort Training Why Belichick wouldn't be a fan of super long runs Training to Hold Power Vanity FTP and how it distorts your race results How cycling and running training work best together How much running do you have to give up to raise your FTP? Training for Hot Weather When It's Cold Sauna Training Importance of Sodium 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 Twitter: CrushingIron Instagram: C26_Triathlon www.crushingiron.com

We focus on making our lives easier every single day, but as triathletes, we take a conscious choice to make our lives harder. So, in that vein, things have to change. We have to accept that it isn't "hard" but it's a daily routine that we fall into. Triathlon is a pressure point. It's like you have this non-stop-dull pain, and triathlon comes along and helps you re-focus a lack of routine or your pain into a more productive way. But once you're in, that process continues as we keep facing new challenges. Now, how can you start shaving 5 seconds off a 100-yard swim? "All negativity is caused by an accumulation of psychological time and denial of the present. Unease, anxiety, tension, stress, worry - all forms of fear - are caused by too much future, and not enough presence." ― Eckhart Tolle, The Power of Now: A Guide to Spiritual Enlightenment Today's Topics: Answering a common coach question: "Do you think I can do . . . this?" The greatest ability you can have as an athlete The number one obstacle between you and your PRs. How setting PR goals can hold you back The Positives of Choosing To Make Our Lives Harder How to tell if you're in a prime zone for your race Managing Expectations Good and Bad C26 Athletes taking 10 seconds off their 100 pool time in January Letting go of the past and your ego. How to reduce dog hair shedding by 80% What can possibly motivate us to try to shave 4 seconds off our 100 swim time? Get in the Habit of Thinking You Can Do it Today Nick Saban vs. Lane Kiffin When you should think about using hacks 1500+ days of consistent sobriety 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 Twitter: CrushingIron Instagram: C26_Triathlon www.crushingiron.com

Imagine playing basketball in front of 70,000 people and millions on TV. Today's guest, Zak Showalter, did just that for the University of Wisconsin. His career took him to 2 different Final Fours and four Sweet 16's and now he's tackling Ironman. He's graduated, stepped away from basketball, and turned his sights on Ironman Wisconsin. Our goal for this podcast was to see how many lessons learned from Zak's days at Wisconsin under Hall of Fame coach Bo Ryan translate into triathlon. As it turned out, a lot of them do. We start with some of Zak's endurance background and early training challenges. Then go into how what he learned on the basketball floor can be translated into Ironman training: Were you ever into endurance sports before? What it's like hanging out with Packer's QB Aaron Rodgers What it was like to work with Michael Jordan's strength coach When he decided he wanted to do an Ironman How he deals with Winter training in Wisconsin What's it like going from a high exposure team sport to an isolated training world? A coach's message "Play hard, play smart, play together, and have fun." Race like you train - Zak tells us how what he learned from the daily grind of college basketball practice and how he thinks it can be applied to triathlon training and best set him up for the race. Ups and Downs - How to stay level headed and on the same path when faced with setbacks of a big loss or the the high of a big win. Patience - Wisconsin basketball is built on patience, both in execution and sytem. Zak gives us a perspective on how they looked at a long season or career and how the philosophies can apply to Ironman training. Emotions- He takes us in the locker room before Wisconsin faced off with a 38-0 Kentucky team at the Final Four. How is it possible to stay calm when you're running out in front of 70,000 people to play a game watched by millions? He gives us a very simple solution. Diet: How did you guys eat? Was there a big focus on nutrition or were you just kids? Has that changed as you train for Ironman? Here are a couple videos of Zak in his playing days: - His salute to Aaron Rodgers after hitting a buzzer beater against Florida - High School State Championship Opening Tip Dunk Zak on Instagram: zshowalter3 Zak on Twitter: @ZShowbball333 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 Twitter: CrushingIron Instagram: C26_Triathlon www.crushingiron.com

Buckle up for another hour of triathlon training talk with the one and only Steve Delmonte of Delmo Sports. He puts on multiple races a season around New Jersey and receives high praise from athletes for a great experience. He doesn't hold back and gives a great perspective that can help many of us find our true "WHY." Please subscribe to Crushing Iron on iTunes if you haven't already and we'd love it is you like this one enough to share with training friends. Some of today's topics: Why He Thinks Pool Triathlons Can Grow The Sport Triathlon For Women Only Special Announcement from C26 Triathlon and Delmo Sports about Ironman 70.3 Atlantic City What Motivates Triathletes Technology in the Triathlon Pro Triathletes and Why It Doesn't Move The Needle What it's Like Picking Up New Events How Lance Armstrong Would Have Changed Triathlon The Pitfalls of Attaching Triathlon to Your Identity Why Crushing Iron is His Favorite Triathlon Podcast Penalty Talk - What's on the official's mind— when officials should look the other way Logistics of Launching a New Race… road closures… certain dates Shutting down Intersections What do athletes miss before, during and after races that Race Director's wish they would pay attention too? Why are all the great open water swimming events on the East Coast on the same weekend??? Escape the Cape, Eagleman and the Great Chesapeake Bay 4.4 miler. As he adds events, does he worry about becoming stretched too thin and losing some of what makes his races/brand special Ironman AC 140.6 June 2019? Do you ever analyze areas of bigger opportunity outside of NJ? Why he doesn't offer discount codes for races Part one with Steve Delmonte Part two with Steve Delmonte 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 Twitter: CrushingIron Instagram: C26_Triathlon www.crushingiron.com

WTF is up with Ironman Age Group Dopers? I mean, we sorta get it on an addictive and narcissistic level, but are they really living that hard in their Glory Days? Well, we have news for you, you'll never be Sebastian Kienle. Today we explore how and why this happens, plus look at ego driven attitudes in triathlon and why they need to go. PEDs in Ironman - TUE - Therapeutic Use Exemption The Competitive Advantage Vitamin Supplements… do they work? Do we really need a pill? Drafting Discussion Triathlon Bullies Purposeful Cheating Some people need to get off their high horse Can We Really Change? Win At All Cost Mentality Addiction to Narcissism The Willingness to Help Others Get Better We Play Triathlon We We Aren't Always Right The Power in Sharing Your Secrets You Don't Build Community By Being A Dick 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 Twitter: CrushingIron Instagram: C26_Triathlon www.crushingiron.com

What can we learn about the differences between training and race speed of triathlon? How can the seemingly simplest workouts make a difference at the end of your race? Today is all about training your way to race speed so that day doesn't fall apart. Nobody knows more than you, but are you paying attention to the right things? Preparation lessons from Tom Brady, Bill Belichick, and the Patriots Let's Talk About That Final Play in the Vikings/Saints game Training Speed vs. Race Speed Being Ready To Be Ready Respecting each workout When You Should Eat Sugar Overlooking comes back to haunt you Never Trust How You Feel In Racing Identifying with Pain The Difference Between Being Hurt and Injury Who Knows Better Than You? What Does Nailing A Workout Even Mean? More Silent Confessions New Segment- Quoting from Ironman Singles New Segment - Athlete Confessions 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 Twitter: CrushingIron Instagram: C26_Triathlon www.crushingiron.com

This Crushing Iron Podcast is based on a post from our closed Facebook Group: "I have a question about being "race ready" for a 70.3. We sign up the previous when we are at "peak performance". The holiday season passes, and you find yourself in January with 4 months to go for your first 70.3, and you can't even imagine being close to "ready". You don't know if you're training too much, or not enough. Any thoughts or help much appreciated!" It opened the floodgates and we dove into all things self-doubt regarding triathlon. Topics include: Keeping An Eye On The Big Picture Reflecting on Where You've Come From Not Living In A Problem That Doesn't Exist Recharging Why Peak Fitness Year Round is Impossible Between Fresh and Fatigued Self-coaching benefits and challenges Beating Negative-Talk Loops Meditation Detox Mike's Silent Confessions Peaking too early Why You Should Write About Training The True Benefits of Coaching When You're In Love, Go There How Do You know You're going the Right Direction? How Experts Make Our Lives Easier Hard Is Never Easy And Why This Comment Doesn't Fit The Podcast If you like 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 Twitter: CrushingIron Instagram: C26_Triathlon www.crushingiron.com

Are you training for long term success in triathlon? Complaining Gets You Nowhere Testosterone and Estrogen Balance National Title Predictions Lifetime Fitness Bans News On TVs What is Stealing Your Joy Temperament fluctuation through the year Structuring Your Lives In January for Success Commitment or Shattered Dreams? Premature Optimization Triathlon as a Year Round Affair Why Scheduling Days Off Backfires Setting Up A Positive and Supportive Environment Chronic Training Injuries Training Should Give You Energy, Not Take it Away Ego vs. Lack of Confidence Accepting What The Day Gives You Why Ordinary is the Key To Extraordinary Long-term Committed and Patient Investment If you like 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 Twitter: CrushingIron Instagram: C26_Triathlon www.crushingiron.com

Triathlete's can't get enough swim talk and the Crushing Iron Podcast is listening. Here is Part 4 of our popular "How To Not Suck At Swimming" series. Swimming has so many moving parts and aside from the topics below the guys get into a general "How To Learn" and get in the right mindset mode when it comes to swimming. Are Swimming Tools like a Drag chute right for you? How many days in pool to see faster times? How to avoid bending at knees while kicking? Need to bilateral breathe? How to stop crossover arms? Drills? Importance of stroke cadence… what to measure and wis it important? why? confused about speeding up stroke The Truth about Total Immersion swimming? Strength work outside of the pool? What muscles should we target? When and why to use stretch cords? How to practice sighting in a pool Master's Swimming Rant? Note: How To Not Suck at Swimming Part 1 is episode #12. How to Not Suck at Swimming Part 2 is episode #20. Part 3 is #125. If you like 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 Twitter: CrushingIron Instagram: C26_Triathlon www.crushingiron.com The Crushing Iron Podcast is co-hosted twice a week by Mike Tarrolly and Robbie Bruce

The Crushing Iron Podcast kicks off 2018 with a return to our popular "How To Not Suck at Swimming" podcasts with Volume #3. Today's cast is driven by listeners and Mike and Robbie give you solutions to a lot of swimming issues for triathletes. You'll find answers for these questions and more to get you off to a great start in the water. Please check out www.crushingiron.com for information on our Swim Camps and Swim Analysis Videos. Beating Drag. What to do about Sinking Legs - How do I beat periods of Breathlessness in a race? Fixing incorrect kick timing after years of doing it wrong How much kicking is ideal to "save legs" vs. going faster Is your kick actually slowing you down? How to get into cold water? inch in, use ladder, jump in? Benefit to using other strokes? breast, back, butterfly? How to beat goggle fogging? Flip turns? Beneficial? What's the ticket to speed? Note: How To Not Suck at Swimming Volume 1 is episode #12. How to Not Suck at Swimming Volume 2 is episode #20 If you like the Crushing Iron podcast, you can support us 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 Twitter: CrushingIron Instagram: C26_Triathlon www.crushingiron.com The Crushing Iron Podcast is co-hosted twice a week by Mike Tarrolly and Robbie Bruce

How do your react to bad weather, race changes, or life complications? Tactics for pre-race and in-race calm Choppy Waters: Dealing with swim anxiety Is it what happens, or how it affects you? Being at peace with adverse race conditions Mother Nature isn't out to get you Built In Excuses Breaking The Creature of Habit How to be "Country Strong" The Perils of Obsessing Over "Best Case Scenario" Making Stress Less Stressful Mike and Robbie's Netflix Picks If you like the Crushing Iron podcast, you can support us 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 Twitter: CrushingIron Instagram: C26_Triathlon www.crushingiron.com The Crushing Iron Podcast is co-hosted twice a week by Mike Tarrolly and Robbie Bruce

The Crushing Iron Podcast puts you in prime position for a great start on January 1, 2018. Good decisions happen from the right state of mind but often we make big decisions from a bad place. We wake up after staying out late, over eating, drinking, etc... and instead of doing "something" we decide to plan our week. Today we explore the process of doing that planning AFTER you actually do something productive. Also: Exploring the #1 Week of Limbo Why You Should Re-define Monday Binging On Netflix - Peaky Blinders Your State of Mind and Good Decisions Making today, today How Can You Make it Fun? Ordinary as a means of extraordinary The fight or flight of triathlon Preheating Your Training Oven If you like the Crushing Iron podcast, you can support us 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 Twitter: CrushingIron Instagram: C26_Triathlon www.crushingiron.com The Crushing Iron Podcast is co-hosted twice a week by Mike Tarrolly and Robbie Bruce

Today, the Crushing Iron Podcast tackles training/race etiquette and some of the funny things that happen in triathlon. What do you do when someone won't offer to share a lane at the pool? How do you handle "on your left?" Would you stop if someone fell down in front of you during a race? Plus, is there anything worse than a GI issue after 6 months of training? The guys give some solutions. And how do you justify buying new equipment, or a bike? Some of today's topics: Does equipment make a difference? How and when do you justify purchases? When do buy a new bike? What makes your bike most aero? Upgrading your bike Trail running Pre-Race meals Worst Pre-Workout meals Cramps GI issues Trail Running Etiquette How do we feel about "On Your Left" Why the next 30 days are about Patience Swimming Pool Manners Crazy things that happen at the pool If you like the Crushing Iron podcast, you can support us 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 Twitter: CrushingIron Instagram: C26_Triathlon www.crushingiron.com The Crushing Iron Podcast is co-hosted twice a week by Mike Tarrolly and Robbie Bruce

The Crushing Iron Podcast interviews professional triathlete, Andrew Starykowicz. Topics: When He Started Believing He Could Go Pro Pretenders—>Fringe Athletes—>Contenders His Cycling Philosophy and Why He's So Fast How He Discovered the Crushing Iron Podcast His Analysis of the Ironman Wisconsin Bike Course (Including Barlow) Does he prefer hats or visors His insight on aero helmets How he uses his Crushing Iron t-shirt He interviews us The never-ending challenge of finding sponsorship How the "little things" helped him win Ironman Louisville 2017 The Importance of Race Experience Swimming in the Dark at IML First loop vs. Second loop at 27 mph on bike How He Wants You To Help Triathlon Grow His Number One Go-To For Recovery What He Thinks Is The Most Underrated Part of Triathlon Training If you like the Crushing Iron podcast, you can support us 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 Twitter: CrushingIron Instagram: C26_Triathlon www.crushingiron.com The Crushing Iron Podcast is co-hosted twice a week by Mike Tarrolly and Robbie Bruce

Sometimes it's easy to forget that we have the power of shaping our days and lives. We get trapped in a pattern of writing the same story over and over. Today we talk about the importance of change, challenge, and growth and how it all plays a part in writing your own story. Running outside vs. a treadmill Mike's legitimate Badger tie-in to triathlon Why we need to get outside Why your body likes the cold The key to consistency The Isolation Effect The Seasonal Wellness Bug Putting someone else first How Helping Others Helps You Reach Your Goals The power of taking a walk Are you writing the same chapter over and over? If you like the Crushing Iron podcast, you can support us 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 Twitter: CrushingIron Instagram: C26_Triathlon www.crushingiron.com The Crushing Iron Podcast is co-hosted twice a week by Mike Tarrolly and Robbie Bruce

The Crushing Iron podcast is driven by the listeners and today they have spoken in a big way. Dozens of questions were asked and many are answered. Will Mike and Robbie go vegan again? Will the Crushing Iron podcast keep being twice a week? Fasted workouts. When, duration, time of year, benefits, frequency? KETO/Butter coffee? What is ideal race weight, what does it mean, and when should you hit it? Will Rich Roll fall off the vegan train? Do Recovery boots work? What about compression socks? Should you run in different shoes to balance your foot strength? Should you practice your flying dismount? New hats and visors? Many more . . . If you like the Crushing Iron podcast, you can support us 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 Twitter: CrushingIron Instagram: C26_Triathlon www.crushingiron.com

What are you doing when no one is watching? These are the moments that fill our lives and make them richest in the long run. It's easy to fall into the hack-trap but is there really a magic bullet for triathlon, or life? Today we dive into what's really going on when we search for simple and quick answers. Motivation without Energy? Fakin' it Till You Make It Deconstruction vs Reconstruction The Difference Between Being Hurt and Injured Freeing Your Body Movement Not everything done well is done fast The Plow Through It Lifestyle Embracing the Little Things No such thing as an overnight success We're all going too fast How to regain your passion Winning Friends and Influencing Yourself If you like the Crushing Iron podcast, you can support us 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 Twitter: CrushingIron Instagram: C26_Triathlon www.crushingiron.com

We all want to kick ass every day, but sometimes nature has a way of reminding us to back down a little. The question is, how much? Today we talk about the challenge of the holiday season and how you can stay in a groove with so many distractions and anxieties. And if you're looking for a great "alternative vacation" next year, we talk about our C26 Camps in detail toward the end of the podcast. Information can also be found atwww.crushingiron.com/camps Enjoy the episode and thanks for listening! Reflecting on Where You've Been Your Fitness Won't Just Vanish Having Confidence in Where You Are Holding Your Ground With Family Setting Boundaries and Sticking to Them Dealing with Negative Energy Danger of Pre-Determined Outcomes Don't Beat Yourself Up Why Did You Choose "Not To Do It?" How Can You Have More Energy Tomorrow? How Many Times Should You Burn A Match Building Your Bonfire - The Ultimate Preparation Analogy If you enjoy the Crushing Iron podcast, you can support us on Patreon. 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 Twitter: CrushingIron Instagram: C26_Triathlon www.crushingiron.com

Most of us have a dominant body side, and over time that can impact the efficiency of a triathlete. Not only does it create pain and injury, it takes more energy and will slow you down over the course of a race. Today we talk about ways to use the off season to renovate the body. Swimming Simplicity How you create imbalance Working on your weaknesses now Why it's so important to work harder on your strongest event How to be consistently optimistic Revisiting the basics Teaching to learn Restricted breathing practice in the swim Pedal stroke efficiency Return on training investment The most gratifying things in life aren't instant If you like the Crushing Iron podcast, you can support us 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 Twitter: CrushingIron Instagram: C26_Triathlon www.crushingiron.com

What's the first thing most of us do when we get a PR, either in a race or workout? We usually try force it to happen again the very next time, just to prove that we can do it. But this can be the beginning of a bad road. Today we talk about the importance of building your chassis and engine together. It's all about balance, timing, and knowing how to recognize what you really need. - Tennessee Fans Pile on Greg Schiano - The Benefits of Yoga in Triathlon - The Biggest Risk You Take When Building Speed - How To Recognize If You Need More Speed or Strength Workouts - Understanding the balance of hard and easy workouts - Building Your Chassis To Handle Your Fast Engine - The 3 Absolute Keys to Success In Triathlon - How Triathletes Force Square Pegs In Round Holes - Why Blunt Force is Never The Answer - The Worst Thing To Do After A PR - Swimming Slow to Get Fast If you like the Crushing Iron podcast, you can support us 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 Twitter: CrushingIron Instagram: C26_Triathlon www.crushingiron.com

Happy Thanksgiving from the Crushing Iron Podcast. Despite the title, this podcast is more about grace and gratitude. Today we take a look at how to be thankful for the ABILITY to do triathlon. It's easy to get into a funk, but that doesn't mean your year is ruined and you're not going to have a great season. The key is not BECOMING your rut. When's the last time you were proud of the process of how you emerged from the funk? We may not be where we want to be, but we've made the choice to get there. You aren't today's workout Dark times and Blessings Not getting ahead of yourself Gratitude reminders Experiences vs. Numbers When You Should Look Back Bad places are ok, just don't live there Crush Whatever You Eat Recognizing what you've done If you like the Crushing Iron podcast, you can support us 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 Twitter: CrushingIron Instagram: C26_Triathlon www.crushingiron.com

Squadcasts are ongoing series of interviews with the C26 Athletes. Traditional Crushing Iron Podcasts will continue to release on Monday and Thursday every week. Imagine being on stage with a panel of judges picking apart every flaw of your body. Erika Jurkowski was there and hated not only that, but the lifestyle. She was bringing her own meals to dinner parties and eating out of Tupperware while everyone else feasted. She wanted to have fun again, so she dove into triathlon with the same passion as bodybuilding. She recently finished Ironman Louisville and today she tells her story on the C26 Squadcast. - The challenge that changed her life - Why body building made her start to hate herself - Going from 500 calories a day to 500 on a long bike ride - Fear of the Swim - What convinced her to leave body building - From figuring out how to swim to signing up to a Half - Was she more nervous for a Sprint or Ironman? - How her lifestyle set her up for the fast track to Ironman - Her post-Ironman struggles - What's next? - The emotional roller coaster of the journey. - Her favorite part of training for an Ironman If you like the Crushing Iron podcast, you can support us 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 Twitter: CrushingIron Instagram: C26_Triathlon www.crushingiron.com

How often do you really push yourself outside of the comfort zone? For a lot of us that happens as we train for our first big race, but after that can come complacency . . . or mediocrity. Today we discuss the complications involved with settling and or staying with a crowd and/or mindset that is holding you back. Staying in your own lane Why shrinking your circle is powerful What are you doing when no one is watching, or listening? The fear of wasting time How to remind yourself of your true path on a daily basis Why so many people "stay average" The power behind "the little things" "If I fail more than you, I win." – Seth Godin Happiness is not an action, it's a state. The C26 Book Club Podcast inspired by "Why Most People with Remain in Mediocrity" by Anthony Moore If you like the Crushing Iron podcast, you can support us 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 Twitter: CrushingIron Instagram: C26_Triathlon www.crushingiron.com