Whether you feel behind or confident going into your race, this podcast is for you. Today, we look at the most important things you can do in your final training block to be ready on race day. We look at the demands of the swim and how you can prepare with your last month or so of training. We talk about the importance of the bike, including strength, ability to stay even, and how to stay away from too many surges. We look at stress, lactic build up, going from coasting to engaged, and how to balance your bike effort for 112 miles. We also look at the run and talk about why it’s so dependent on a good bike. And finally, if you’re behind, we talk about the most important parts of getting yourself into the strongest position possible on race day. Topics:  Is it hot or cool? Can you handle the heat? USAT Worlds You can’t win on the swim, but . . . Crossfit Games Big Gear Work Swim preparation From the torso up Legs take up a lot of oxygen Having different swim speeds/zones 2nd loop will be choppier The pre-transition feeling Crotch rockets in traffic jams Smooth and in control on the bike Best bike day - even riding Average and normalized power Turns and surging Cornering Stress - lactic build up From coasting to engaged Strength on Strength on Speed Mentally strong Off the bike to the run If you feel behind . . .    Coaching Inquiries Mike Tarrolly - CrushingIron@gmail.com Robbie Bruce - C26Coach@gmail.com www.c26triathlon.com

Whether you feel behind or confident going into your race, this podcast is for you. Today, we look at the most important things you can do in your final training block to be ready on race day. We look at the demands of the swim and how you can prepare with your last month or so of training. We talk about the importance of the bike, including strength, ability to stay even, and how to stay away from too many surges. We look at stress, lactic build up, going from coasting to engaged, and how to balance your bike effort for 112 miles. We also look at the run and talk about why it’s so dependent on a good bike. And finally, if you’re behind, we talk about the most important parts of getting yourself into the strongest position possible on race day. Topics: <ul> <li>Is it hot or cool?</li> <li>Can you handle the heat?</li> <li>USAT Worlds</li> <li>You can’t win on the swim, but . . .</li> <li>Crossfit Games</li> <li>Big Gear Work</li> <li>Swim preparation</li> <li>From the torso up</li> <li>Legs take up a lot of oxygen</li> <li>Having different swim speeds/zones</li> <li>2nd loop will be choppier</li> <li>The pre-transition feeling</li> <li>Crotch rockets in traffic jams</li> <li>Smooth and in control on the bike</li> <li>Best bike day - even riding</li> <li>Average and normalized power</li> <li>Turns and surging</li> <li>Cornering</li> <li>Stress - lactic build up</li> <li>From coasting to engaged</li> <li>Strength on Strength on Speed</li> <li>Mentally strong</li> <li>Off the bike to the run</li> <li>If you feel behind . . .</li> </ul> Coaching Inquiries Mike Tarrolly - <a href="mailto:CrushingIron@gmail.com">CrushingIron@gmail.com</a> Robbie Bruce - <a href="mailto:C26Coach@gmail.com">C26Coach@gmail.com</a> <a href="http://www.c26triathlon.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.c26triathlon.com</a>

#704 – Your Final Race Block

Today we go through what we learned at our Wisconsin Camp this last weekend. We look at things like the “walking the plank effect” and how to build confidence by just showing up. We get into how we all crave validation, but sometimes it’s hard when training alone. We touch on how social media can ignite lingering anxiety. We talk about illness and how to conquer fears of the unknown. We all need emotional re-charges in this sport and why stepping out of your comfort zone is often the best place to do it. Anxiety is energy, it’s up to us to transform that into confidence and excitement. Topics:  Wisconsin Camp 2024 Lots of new athletes Fall is loaded with Ironman Events Emotional recharges Re-focus your enjoyment We all want to feel validated Talking things through Confusion and the unknown in relation to depression Getting to the bottom of it with our athletes Unknown is intimidating Show up - solve the unknown question Realistic yet fearless Social media and fear factors Hill repeats Do things that give you confidence Don’t live in a problem that doesn’t exist If you’re afraid, performance suffers Swim anxiety Illness I’m not participating in your anxiety Walking the plank effect Afraid of what we’ll find out    Coaching Inquiries Mike Tarrolly - CrushingIron@gmail.com Robbie Bruce - C26Coach@gmail.com www.c26triathlon.com

Today we go through what we learned at our Wisconsin Camp this last weekend. We look at things like the “walking the plank effect” and how to build confidence by just showing up. We get into how we all crave validation, but sometimes it’s hard when training alone. We touch on how social media can ignite lingering anxiety. We talk about illness and how to conquer fears of the unknown. We all need emotional re-charges in this sport and why stepping out of your comfort zone is often the best place to do it. Anxiety is energy, it’s up to us to transform that into confidence and excitement. Topics: <ul> <li>Wisconsin Camp 2024</li> <li>Lots of new athletes</li> <li>Fall is loaded with Ironman Events</li> <li>Emotional recharges</li> <li>Re-focus your enjoyment</li> <li>We all want to feel validated</li> <li>Talking things through</li> <li>Confusion and the unknown in relation to depression</li> <li>Getting to the bottom of it with our athletes</li> <li>Unknown is intimidating</li> <li>Show up - solve the unknown question</li> <li>Realistic yet fearless</li> <li>Social media and fear factors</li> <li>Hill repeats</li> <li>Do things that give you confidence</li> <li>Don’t live in a problem that doesn’t exist</li> <li>If you’re afraid, performance suffers</li> <li>Swim anxiety</li> <li>Illness</li> <li>I’m not participating in your anxiety</li> <li>Walking the plank effect</li> <li>Afraid of what we’ll find out</li> </ul> Coaching Inquiries Mike Tarrolly - <a href="mailto:CrushingIron@gmail.com">CrushingIron@gmail.com</a> Robbie Bruce - <a href="mailto:C26Coach@gmail.com">C26Coach@gmail.com</a> <a href="http://www.c26triathlon.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.c26triathlon.com</a>

#703 – Building Confidence While Re-Charging The Mind And Body

We’ve been watching the World Swim Championships for the last couple days and it has ignited a ton of thoughts on, not only how to get faster in the water, but on the bike and run as well. We go deep into technique and pacing and how all of that translates from swims into longer course racing in general. We talk about mindset of seeking improvement and how to accept little gains as huge wins. We also look at your personality types and how that should affect the way you go after races. We talk about tweaking form vs. counterproductive habits. We also get into how tension can have a huge impact on your speed and look at ways to relax and build better economy. Topics:  Swim Championships Katy Ledecky The mindset to stay with something Swimming and Rhythm Even splits Arm Speed and turnover Technique Making things Easier Making it fun so you actually like it Run form and Economy Tensing up on the bike Going too fast or too slow Counterproductive habits Trying to be someone you’re not Once you start to crumble . . . . . . . Form isn’t coming back Don’t force - let it come out First lap of the marathon What is too slow?? What type of person are you? Fly and Die There’s always something to tweak Experiment with your pace    Coaching Inquiries Mike Tarrolly - CrushingIron@gmail.com Robbie Bruce - C26Coach@gmail.com www.c26triathlon.com

We’ve been watching the World Swim Championships for the last couple days and it has ignited a ton of thoughts on, not only how to get faster in the water, but on the bike and run as well. We go deep into technique and pacing and how all of that translates from swims into longer course racing in general. We talk about mindset of seeking improvement and how to accept little gains as huge wins. We also look at your personality types and how that should affect the way you go after races. We talk about tweaking form vs. counterproductive habits. We also get into how tension can have a huge impact on your speed and look at ways to relax and build better economy. Topics: <ul> <li>Swim Championships</li> <li>Katy Ledecky</li> <li>The mindset to stay with something</li> <li>Swimming and Rhythm</li> <li>Even splits</li> <li>Arm Speed and turnover</li> <li>Technique</li> <li>Making things Easier</li> <li>Making it fun so you actually like it</li> <li>Run form and Economy</li> <li>Tensing up on the bike</li> <li>Going too fast or too slow</li> <li>Counterproductive habits</li> <li>Trying to be someone you’re not</li> <li>Once you start to crumble . . . . . . .</li> <li>Form isn’t coming back</li> <li>Don’t force - let it come out</li> <li>First lap of the marathon</li> <li>What is too slow??</li> <li>What type of person are you?</li> <li>Fly and Die</li> <li>There’s always something to tweak</li> <li>Experiment with your pace</li> </ul> Coaching Inquiries Mike Tarrolly - <a href="mailto:CrushingIron@gmail.com">CrushingIron@gmail.com</a> Robbie Bruce - <a href="mailto:C26Coach@gmail.com">C26Coach@gmail.com</a> <a href="http://www.c26triathlon.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.c26triathlon.com</a>

#702 – What Swimming Teaches Us About Bike And Run

What if you made “getting into the pain” your priority? Today we look at finding joy in the struggle and growth process. Most of us seek endurance sports because we want to change something in our lives. It’s important to remember that and realize success and confidence come from experience. We are literally changing who we are and it’s not always easy. . . But, it’s easy to chase easy. Today is about figuring out a way to get it done and why some of our worst/most challenging experiences are the real fuel for better racing. Don’t be trapped in “can’t” or feeling “not good enough.” There’s no time for a march of excuses. Chase the cobblestones. Find reward in the challenge of getting it done. Topics:  Big race weekend! Control your effort and execution Chasing the pain Turning life around Most people seek out endurance sports Making this your life list Courtney Dauwalter Individual Goals Chase the cobblestones Doing things because they are hard It’s easy to chase easy Where growth is not Finding a way to get it done Dealing with demons of the past Trapped in “can’t” Feeling “not good enough” We are what we expose ourselves to Fear of affirmation Look in the mirror You can’t be great at everything Literally changing who you are Forging steel Quiet confidence The March of Excuses Confidence comes from experience The spoon fed grind of the century  Coaching Inquiries Mike Tarrolly - CrushingIron@gmail.com Robbie Bruce - C26Coach@gmail.com www.c26triathlon.com

What if you made “getting into the pain” your priority? Today we look at finding joy in the struggle and growth process. Most of us seek endurance sports because we want to change something in our lives. It’s important to remember that and realize success and confidence come from experience. We are literally changing who we are and it’s not always easy. . . But, it’s easy to chase easy. Today is about figuring out a way to get it done and why some of our worst/most challenging experiences are the real fuel for better racing. Don’t be trapped in “can’t” or feeling “not good enough.” There’s no time for a march of excuses. Chase the cobblestones. Find reward in the challenge of getting it done. Topics: <ul> <li>Big race weekend!</li> <li>Control your effort and execution</li> <li>Chasing the pain</li> <li>Turning life around</li> <li>Most people seek out endurance sports</li> <li>Making this your life list</li> <li>Courtney Dauwalter</li> <li>Individual Goals</li> <li>Chase the cobblestones</li> <li>Doing things because they are hard</li> <li>It’s easy to chase easy</li> <li>Where growth is not</li> <li>Finding a way to get it done</li> <li>Dealing with demons of the past</li> <li>Trapped in “can’t”</li> <li>Feeling “not good enough”</li> <li>We are what we expose ourselves to</li> <li>Fear of affirmation</li> <li>Look in the mirror</li> <li>You can’t be great at everything</li> <li>Literally changing who you are</li> <li>Forging steel</li> <li>Quiet confidence</li> <li>The March of Excuses</li> <li>Confidence comes from experience</li> <li>The spoon fed grind of the century</li> </ul> Coaching Inquiries Mike Tarrolly - <a href="mailto:CrushingIron@gmail.com">CrushingIron@gmail.com</a> Robbie Bruce - <a href="mailto:C26Coach@gmail.com">C26Coach@gmail.com</a> <a href="http://www.c26triathlon.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.c26triathlon.com</a>

#701 – Find A Way To Get It Done

You probably know we’re not much for fanfare, so today’s podcast is more about humility, reflection, and appreciating what we have. We certainly realize we would be nothing without you, so we thank you for giving us your time and helping us build such a positive community. Today, we talk about not being obsessed with what we “don’t” have and finding ways to find motivation in what we have NOW. Today is always "day one" and with the right focus and not-overthinking, we have a lot to be excited about. We look at why sometimes we have to figure out what not to do and be okay with that. We also talk about how state of mind is a choice and how it really boils down to how you approach training and racing mentally. Don’t “look” too hard for improvement and remember that fatigue masks fitness. Close your circle and always ask yourself, why not me? Topics:   700 podcasts, but is one missing? 4-8 weeks out from a race What not to do Obsessed with what we don’t have It’s awesome to feel good Your state of mind is a choice Try to hit some singles No one is coming to save you Do you need this or want it? Pay attention to the small things How can you enjoy everything? Looking too hard for improvement Fatigue masks fitness Take metrics out that cause you doubt Close your circle How do you get faster? Don’t wait, fix it when you can Why not you? Future tripping Strike the match but don’t burn it up Stay focused but don’t overthink it Unexpected wins and PRs Fitness takes care of itself    Coaching Inquiries Mike Tarrolly - CrushingIron@gmail.com Robbie Bruce - C26Coach@gmail.com www.c26triathlon.com

You probably know we’re not much for fanfare, so today’s podcast is more about humility, reflection, and appreciating what we have. We certainly realize we would be nothing without you, so we thank you for giving us your time and helping us build such a positive community. Today, we talk about not being obsessed with what we “don’t” have and finding ways to find motivation in what we have NOW. Today is always "day one" and with the right focus and not-overthinking, we have a lot to be excited about. We look at why sometimes we have to figure out what not to do and be okay with that. We also talk about how state of mind is a choice and how it really boils down to how you approach training and racing mentally. Don’t “look” too hard for improvement and remember that fatigue masks fitness. Close your circle and always ask yourself, why not me? Topics:  <ul> <li>700 podcasts, but is one missing?</li> <li>4-8 weeks out from a race</li> <li>What not to do</li> <li>Obsessed with what we don’t have</li> <li>It’s awesome to feel good</li> <li>Your state of mind is a choice</li> <li>Try to hit some singles</li> <li>No one is coming to save you</li> <li>Do you need this or want it?</li> <li>Pay attention to the small things</li> <li>How can you enjoy everything?</li> <li>Looking too hard for improvement</li> <li>Fatigue masks fitness</li> <li>Take metrics out that cause you doubt</li> <li>Close your circle</li> <li>How do you get faster?</li> <li>Don’t wait, fix it when you can</li> <li>Why not you?</li> <li>Future tripping</li> <li>Strike the match but don’t burn it up</li> <li>Stay focused but don’t overthink it</li> <li>Unexpected wins and PRs</li> <li>Fitness takes care of itself</li> </ul> Coaching Inquiries Mike Tarrolly - <a href="mailto:CrushingIron@gmail.com">CrushingIron@gmail.com</a> Robbie Bruce - <a href="mailto:C26Coach@gmail.com">C26Coach@gmail.com</a> <a href="http://www.c26triathlon.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.c26triathlon.com</a>

#700 – Don’t Forget What Got You Here

Alex Harrison

Every triathlete should listen to this podcast. We go deep into hydration and fueling and keep the solutions simple. We look at why most triathletes don’t take in enough sodium. We look at traditional sports drinks and explain why they likely need to be supplemented. We talk about too much peeing, hypoglycemia, and extreme thirst and what they indicate. We get into solid foods vs. gels and explain what might be best for you. We talk about fueling on race morning and why you could be setting yourself up for disaster as early as the swim. We also get into how you can dial in your nutrition for different types of workouts. We talk about the root cause of cramping, some myths about high blood pressure, and how our traditional fueling may be at the root of why so many triathletes have a hard time losing weight. Topics:  Saturday Morning Fueling App Solving the fueling mystery How much sodium? How many carbs? Is there bad sodium? Under-hydration Over-hydration Blood/sodium concentration Most sports drinks aren’t designed for Ironman Extreme thirst Morning of the race Too much peeing How much sodium per liter? It doesn’t have to be so complex Solid foods vs. Gels The best thing for your gut A hydrated gut functions the best Fueling by listening to your body Placebo effect Slower digesting carbs vs. fast carbs How many carbs? Training your gut Dialing in your nutrition on every workout Fueling the bike AFTER a swim Possible cause of swim anxiety What causes cramping? Blood pressure and sodium Should your blood pressure be higher? Fueling and weight loss for triathletes Serving sizes Too much water?  Contact Dr. Alex Harrison - support@saturdaymorning.fit   Saturday Morning Fueling App - Search Saturday Morning Fuel in App Store www.saturdaymorning.fit   Coaching Inquiries Mike Tarrolly - CrushingIron@gmail.com Robbie Bruce - C26Coach@gmail.com www.c26triathlon.com

Every triathlete should listen to this podcast. We go deep into hydration and fueling and keep the solutions simple. We look at why most triathletes don’t take in enough sodium. We look at traditional sports drinks and explain why they likely need to be supplemented. We talk about too much peeing, hypoglycemia, and extreme thirst and what they indicate. We get into solid foods vs. gels and explain what might be best for you. We talk about fueling on race morning and why you could be setting yourself up for disaster as early as the swim. We also get into how you can dial in your nutrition for different types of workouts. We talk about the root cause of cramping, some myths about high blood pressure, and how our traditional fueling may be at the root of why so many triathletes have a hard time losing weight. Topics: <ul> <li>Saturday Morning Fueling App</li> <li>Solving the fueling mystery</li> <li>How much sodium?</li> <li>How many carbs?</li> <li>Is there bad sodium?</li> <li>Under-hydration</li> <li>Over-hydration</li> <li>Blood/sodium concentration</li> <li>Most sports drinks aren’t designed for Ironman</li> <li>Extreme thirst</li> <li>Morning of the race</li> <li>Too much peeing</li> <li>How much sodium per liter?</li> <li>It doesn’t have to be so complex</li> <li>Solid foods vs. Gels</li> <li>The best thing for your gut</li> <li>A hydrated gut functions the best</li> <li>Fueling by listening to your body</li> <li>Placebo effect</li> <li>Slower digesting carbs vs. fast carbs</li> <li>How many carbs?</li> <li>Training your gut</li> <li>Dialing in your nutrition on every workout</li> <li>Fueling the bike AFTER a swim</li> <li>Possible cause of swim anxiety</li> <li>What causes cramping?</li> <li>Blood pressure and sodium</li> <li>Should your blood pressure be higher?</li> <li>Fueling and weight loss for triathletes</li> <li>Serving sizes</li> <li>Too much water?</li> </ul> Contact Dr. Alex Harrison - <a href="mailto:support@saturdaymorning.fit">support@saturdaymorning.fit</a> Saturday Morning Fueling App - Search Saturday Morning Fuel in App Store www.saturdaymorning.fit Coaching Inquiries Mike Tarrolly - <a href="mailto:CrushingIron@gmail.com">CrushingIron@gmail.com</a> Robbie Bruce - <a href="mailto:C26Coach@gmail.com">C26Coach@gmail.com</a> <a href="http://www.c26triathlon.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.c26triathlon.com</a>

#699 – Hydration And Fueling with Dr. Alex Harrison

This is one of the toughest times of the year. A lot of us are in huge blocks and the grind is real. Today we talk about how toe make that process more enjoyable. How to explore within workouts, how to find more energy for training, and how to get your mind wrapped around the long-range goals. Every workout can seem SO IMPORTANT but we’re here to tell you, they are not. Knowing how to adjust and when to take a well-timed day off are huge when it comes to maintaining your love for this sport. Age is just a number and we’re all trying to feel younger as we get older. It’s not about being soft, know your body and learn how to be strong, resilient, and race ready. Topics:  Life on the road Moving pains 2024 Camp Link Age is just a number He’s 83 and still racing Let loose and have fun Try something that pushes you High expectations It seems “so important” Burned out mentally before physically Explore within the workouts Race plans No one can predict an “A-Day” If you dread it, tread it When you should stay inside It’s not about being soft Knowing your body Being tough Understanding your weaknesses Having PERMISSION Most athletes leave their race in training Tipping the confidence scale The power of a well-timed day off  Coaching InquiriesMike Tarrolly - CrushingIron@gmail.com  Robbie Bruce - C26Coach@gmail.com www.c26triathlon.com

This is one of the toughest times of the year. A lot of us are in huge blocks and the grind is real. Today we talk about how toe make that process more enjoyable. How to explore within workouts, how to find more energy for training, and how to get your mind wrapped around the long-range goals. Every workout can seem SO IMPORTANT but we’re here to tell you, they are not. Knowing how to adjust and when to take a well-timed day off are huge when it comes to maintaining your love for this sport. Age is just a number and we’re all trying to feel younger as we get older. It’s not about being soft, know your body and learn how to be strong, resilient, and race ready. Topics: <ul> <li>Life on the road</li> <li>Moving pains</li> <li>2024 Camp Link</li> <li>Age is just a number</li> <li>He’s 83 and still racing</li> <li>Let loose and have fun</li> <li>Try something that pushes you</li> <li>High expectations</li> <li>It seems “so important”</li> <li>Burned out mentally before physically</li> <li>Explore within the workouts</li> <li>Race plans</li> <li>No one can predict an “A-Day”</li> <li>If you dread it, tread it</li> <li>When you should stay inside</li> <li>It’s not about being soft</li> <li>Knowing your body</li> <li>Being tough</li> <li>Understanding your weaknesses</li> <li>Having PERMISSION</li> <li>Most athletes leave their race in training</li> <li>Tipping the confidence scale</li> <li>The power of a well-timed day off</li> </ul> Coaching InquiriesMike Tarrolly - <a href="mailto:CrushingIron@gmail.com">CrushingIron@gmail.com</a> Robbie Bruce - <a href="mailto:C26Coach@gmail.com">C26Coach@gmail.com</a> <a href="http://www.c26triathlon.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.c26triathlon.com</a>

#698 – Let Loose And Keep Training Fun

More awesome questions from the listeners. We start by talking about what we think are the best tri-kits and what to think about before getting yours. We look at injuries and why some people tend to be more injury prone than others. We talk about getting more comfortable on your bike from being clipped in to climbing and descending. We ask each other which race we’d do the rest of our lives if we only had one choice. There’s a good discussion on nutrition including our standard approaches to how we eat on the daily. On your left etiquette in training and racing. How to keep your hunger at bay, and is it ever a good idea to just take a week off in the middle of the season? Topics -   Dogs and 4th of July Finding the right Tri-Kit Sleeves/Sleeveless? Suck at running? Hate running? Bad habits You shouldn’t be injury prone Terrified of clipping in on the bike What makes a great event What race would Mike and Robbie do for the rest of their lives if they didn’t have a choice Variety is for the weak Be obsessed with the puzzle Dumb questions Friction between local tri clubs? Nutrition in general Napping Water Hungry or bored or thirsty? On your left etiquette Trying to be perfect Keeping your hunger at bay Take a week off?? Get your life together Enjoy and appreciate your freedom  Coaching Inquiries Mike Tarrolly - CrushingIron@gmail.com Robbie Bruce - C26Coach@gmail.com www.c26triathlon.com

More awesome questions from the listeners. We start by talking about what we think are the best tri-kits and what to think about before getting yours. We look at injuries and why some people tend to be more injury prone than others. We talk about getting more comfortable on your bike from being clipped in to climbing and descending. We ask each other which race we’d do the rest of our lives if we only had one choice. There’s a good discussion on nutrition including our standard approaches to how we eat on the daily. On your left etiquette in training and racing. How to keep your hunger at bay, and is it ever a good idea to just take a week off in the middle of the season? Topics -  <ul> <li>Dogs and 4th of July</li> <li>Finding the right Tri-Kit</li> <li>Sleeves/Sleeveless?</li> <li>Suck at running?</li> <li>Hate running?</li> <li>Bad habits</li> <li>You shouldn’t be injury prone</li> <li>Terrified of clipping in on the bike</li> <li>What makes a great event</li> <li>What race would Mike and Robbie do for the rest of their lives if they didn’t have a choice</li> <li>Variety is for the weak</li> <li>Be obsessed with the puzzle</li> <li>Dumb questions</li> <li>Friction between local tri clubs?</li> <li>Nutrition in general</li> <li>Napping</li> <li>Water</li> <li>Hungry or bored or thirsty?</li> <li>On your left etiquette</li> <li>Trying to be perfect</li> <li>Keeping your hunger at bay</li> <li>Take a week off??</li> <li>Get your life together</li> <li>Enjoy and appreciate your freedom</li> </ul> Coaching Inquiries Mike Tarrolly - <a href="mailto:CrushingIron@gmail.com">CrushingIron@gmail.com</a> Robbie Bruce - <a href="mailto:C26Coach@gmail.com">C26Coach@gmail.com</a> <a href="http://www.c26triathlon.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.c26triathlon.com</a>

#697 – Listener Questions - July 4th, 2023

Great questions from our listeners and we start with training for a running race while still maintaining your inner triathlete. We look at how athletes have gone from 70.3 to successful marathons. Also, building base for your first 70.3. What if you have tendonitis? Should you keep running? Then . . . we get into a bit of a rant about KONA qualification slots. We look at what Ironman is doing to get more women in the sport. We also talk about the thought that watering down qualification for men and women has made the whole thing lose some luster. We look at local tri-club communities and whether they are growing or declining. And finally, decoding the big ring vs. small ring if you feel the same resistance on both. Topics:  When we need your help Wiley Veterans Training for run only races as a triathlete Going from 70.3 to a marathon Building Base - First 70.3 Tendonitis - keep running? Don’t choose to stay hurt Hurt? Rest, get answers, figure out the solution Slot Allocation Process What should the World Championships look like? Qualifying for Boston Failure and disappointment can be healthy Chasing challenges KONA Exclusivity Approaching hills on the bike and run Local Tri-Communities Building or declining? Big ring vs. Small ring for climbing Straight chain lines    Coaching Inquiries Mike Tarrolly - CrushingIron@gmail.com Robbie Bruce - C26Coach@gmail.com www.c26triathlon.com

Great questions from our listeners and we start with training for a running race while still maintaining your inner triathlete. We look at how athletes have gone from 70.3 to successful marathons. Also, building base for your first 70.3. What if you have tendonitis? Should you keep running? Then . . . we get into a bit of a rant about KONA qualification slots. We look at what Ironman is doing to get more women in the sport. We also talk about the thought that watering down qualification for men and women has made the whole thing lose some luster. We look at local tri-club communities and whether they are growing or declining. And finally, decoding the big ring vs. small ring if you feel the same resistance on both. Topics: <ul> <li>When we need your help</li> <li>Wiley Veterans</li> <li>Training for run only races as a triathlete</li> <li>Going from 70.3 to a marathon</li> <li>Building Base - First 70.3</li> <li>Tendonitis - keep running?</li> <li>Don’t choose to stay hurt</li> <li>Hurt? Rest, get answers, figure out the solution</li> <li>Slot Allocation Process</li> <li>What should the World Championships look like?</li> <li>Qualifying for Boston</li> <li>Failure and disappointment can be healthy</li> <li>Chasing challenges</li> <li>KONA Exclusivity</li> <li>Approaching hills on the bike and run</li> <li>Local Tri-Communities</li> <li>Building or declining?</li> <li>Big ring vs. Small ring for climbing</li> <li>Straight chain lines</li> </ul> Coaching Inquiries Mike Tarrolly - <a href="mailto:CrushingIron@gmail.com">CrushingIron@gmail.com</a> Robbie Bruce - <a href="mailto:C26Coach@gmail.com">C26Coach@gmail.com</a> <a href="http://www.c26triathlon.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.c26triathlon.com</a>

#696 – Listener Questions - 6-27-23

Back into the cockpit for another round of how to not suck at cycling. Today we look at how cycling is often overlooked as a technical or athletic discipline. We go deep into high cadence, intensity, balance, and big gear work. We also take a dive into lactic acid and V02 max training. How to do it, why it’s important, and how to look at things differently if you’re training for long course vs. short course. We get into a lot of methods to develop your cycling economy so you can ride strong, but also get off the bike ready to run your best race. Topics:  Cycling fitness and how to build it Swim and Run fitness Technique as it comes to cycling You need to ride a LOT Intensity vs. Riding long Sprint/Oly cycling vs. Long Course High Cadence Big Gear Mountain biking “phase” Be an athlete, think, react Forcing your legs to make quick changes Own your gearing Focus on cycling economy Maximize your pedal stroke Struggling from long course to short course Lactate/Vo2 Max Glycogen or Fat? Turning energy into speed Burning through glycogen stores too soon Energy reserves Big gear work at threshold Why you bonk  Coaching Inquiries Mike Tarrolly - CrushingIron@gmail.com Robbie Bruce - C26Coach@gmail.com www.c26triathlon.com

Back into the cockpit for another round of how to not suck at cycling. Today we look at how cycling is often overlooked as a technical or athletic discipline. We go deep into high cadence, intensity, balance, and big gear work. We also take a dive into lactic acid and V02 max training. How to do it, why it’s important, and how to look at things differently if you’re training for long course vs. short course. We get into a lot of methods to develop your cycling economy so you can ride strong, but also get off the bike ready to run your best race. Topics: <ul> <li>Cycling fitness and how to build it</li> <li>Swim and Run fitness</li> <li>Technique as it comes to cycling</li> <li>You need to ride a LOT</li> <li>Intensity vs. Riding long</li> <li>Sprint/Oly cycling vs. Long Course</li> <li>High Cadence</li> <li>Big Gear</li> <li>Mountain biking “phase”</li> <li>Be an athlete, think, react</li> <li>Forcing your legs to make quick changes</li> <li>Own your gearing</li> <li>Focus on cycling economy</li> <li>Maximize your pedal stroke</li> <li>Struggling from long course to short course</li> <li>Lactate/Vo2 Max</li> <li>Glycogen or Fat?</li> <li>Turning energy into speed</li> <li>Burning through glycogen stores too soon</li> <li>Energy reserves</li> <li>Big gear work at threshold</li> <li>Why you bonk</li> </ul> Coaching Inquiries Mike Tarrolly - <a href="mailto:CrushingIron@gmail.com">CrushingIron@gmail.com</a> Robbie Bruce - <a href="mailto:C26Coach@gmail.com">C26Coach@gmail.com</a> <a href="http://www.c26triathlon.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.c26triathlon.com</a>

#695 – How To Not Suck At Cycling - Part 6

Crushing Iron is an age grouper and his coach talking and learning about triathlon. Together they explore the mental, emotional, physical, and spiritual side of training and racing everything from a Sprint to an Ironman. Great for beginners and intermediates triathletes. Released every Monday and Thursday.

I started listening to the podcast for the triathlon advice but now I look forward to the back-and-forth chats Mike &amp; Robbie have about life too. Their advice sometimes forces you to take a hard look at why you do certain things in training. When I’ve implemented their tactics, I’ve seen great results even though my gut reaction disagreed with it. This is the only podcast I actually focus on when I’m listening rather than vaguely listen to it as background noise. Keep it up Mike &amp; Robbie!

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everything you want to hear even if you don’t want to hear it!  the hard truths, keeping running ‘fun’ and most important what it takes to toe the line healthy and happy. it’s like learning to build that great ice cream cone base and robbie teaching you patience how to put the cherry on the top!  this podcast has it all so enjoy the ride.

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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: C26Coach@gmail.com 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.  <ul> <li>Simulating Course Conditions</li> <li>Understanding The Right Cadence</li> <li>Training For Hills When You Live In Flat Country</li> <li>How To Dominate Trainer Efficiency</li> <li>Balancing Your Body</li> <li>Building Power Out of The Saddle</li> <li>The Purpose Of Intervals</li> <li>When Recovery Ruins Your Effort</li> <li>Adapting to Gearing with Hills</li> <li>Different Pedal Strokes</li> <li>Finding Your Most Efficient Pedal Stroke</li> <li>Trading MPH for Power</li> <li>Benefits of Big Gear Work </li> <li>Climbing Cadence</li> <li>Cadence Gray Zone </li> <li>Working Below Your Cadence</li> <li>Varying Your Stroke On Purpose</li> <li>How Cycling Techniques Help Your Running</li> <li>Running Economy</li> <li>How To Get To Places Your Body Hasn’t Been Before</li> </ul>  Check out our new Crushing Iron <a href="http://crushingiron.com/coaching/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Coaching Philosophy Video</a> If you enjoy the Crushing Iron podcast, you can support us with a direct pledge <a href="http://crushingiron.com/pledge/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">here</a>. 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: C26Coach@gmail.com Facebook: CrushingIron YouTube: Crushing Iron Twitter: CrushingIron Instagram: C26_Triathlon <a href="http://www.crushingiron.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.crushingiron.com</a>

#148 - How To Not Suck At Cycling Part 2

We are by no means experts, but today we take an open look at the never ending debate over weight loss and proper race weight. Everything is on the table including body image, guilt, shame, binge eating, strength vs. optimum weight, and power per kilo. Triathlon is often a road to weight loss, but changing a lifestyle comes with a lot of stress and cutting calories is a slippery slope. We talk about finding your race weight and when to be at it. So many diets, so many choices, but what works best for you? Topics:   Go too hard too soon Proving yourself in practice  Weight Control Body image Strength vs Weight Power per kilos Comparing to other people Binge eating Hydration and diet Stress and pounding and weight Periodizing your training “Perfect” Race Weight Giving the body time to adjust Changing too much at once Societal categories Intuitive eating What’s best for you?   If you're looking for a great custom coaching plan, please check out the new C26 Systems Plan for 2020 at the new c26triathlon.com. Coach Robbie will lay out your entire season (from 12-40 weeks) culminating at your A-Race. Take the confusion out of your entire year for only $499. The package includes team events, access to our online hub resource library, priority camp registration and more.   Big Shout out to podcast listener and Wordpress designer Bobby Hughes for helping get the new c26triathlon.com  off the ground. If you like what you see and may need a website, check out Bobby’s work at https://hughesdesign.co/ Also a big thanks to Tom Stewart and Ross Kaffenberger for their technical support as we went through the process of launching the new site! Also Somer Scandridge, Sam Browning, Jenny Machlin, and Scott Donald for their input. And of course, Stuart Rogers for his incredibly DETAILED reports regarding layout and copy. Love you guys! Registration is NOW OPEN for 2020 C26 Camps. Find out more on our Camps Page.  If you'd like to support the Crushing Iron Podcast, hit up our Pledge Page and help us keep this podcast on the rails. Thanks in advance! Are you thinking about raising your game or getting started in triathlon with a coach? Check out our Crushing Iron Coaching Philosophy Video Please subscribe and rate Crushing Iron on YouTube and iTunes. For information on the C26 Coach’s Eye custom swim analysis, coaching, or training camps email: C26Coach@gmail.com Facebook: CrushingIron YouTube: Crushing Iron Twitter: CrushingIron Instagram: C26_Triathlon www.c26triathlon.com Mike Tarrolly - crushingiron@gmail.com Robbie Bruce - c26coach@gmail.com

We are by no means experts, but today we take an open look at the never ending debate over weight loss and proper race weight. Everything is on the table including body image, guilt, shame, binge eating, strength vs. optimum weight, and power per kilo. Triathlon is often a road to weight loss, but changing a lifestyle comes with a lot of stress and cutting calories is a slippery slope. We talk about finding your race weight and when to be at it. So many diets, so many choices, but what works best for you? Topics:  <ul> <li>Go too hard too soon</li> <li>Proving yourself in practice </li> <li>Weight Control</li> <li>Body image</li> <li>Strength vs Weight</li> <li>Power per kilos</li> <li>Comparing to other people</li> <li>Binge eating</li> <li>Hydration and diet</li> <li>Stress and pounding and weight</li> <li>Periodizing your training</li> <li>“Perfect” Race Weight</li> <li>Giving the body time to adjust</li> <li>Changing too much at once</li> <li>Societal categories</li> <li>Intuitive eating</li> <li>What’s best for you?</li> </ul> If you're looking for a great custom coaching plan, please check out the new <a href="https://c26triathlon.com/systems-plan/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">C26 Systems Plan</a> for 2020 at the new <a href="http://c26triathlon.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">c26triathlon.com</a>. Coach Robbie will lay out your entire season (from 12-40 weeks) culminating at your A-Race. Take the confusion out of your entire year for only $499. The package includes team events, access to our online hub resource library, priority camp registration and more.  Big Shout out to podcast listener and Wordpress designer Bobby Hughes for helping get the new <a href="http://c26triathlon.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">c26triathlon.com</a> off the ground. If you like what you see and may need a website, check out Bobby’s work at <a href="https://hughesdesign.co/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://hughesdesign.co/</a> Also a big thanks to Tom Stewart and Ross Kaffenberger for their technical support as we went through the process of launching the new site! Also Somer Scandridge, Sam Browning, Jenny Machlin, and Scott Donald for their input. And of course, Stuart Rogers for his incredibly DETAILED reports regarding layout and copy. Love you guys! Registration is NOW OPEN for 2020 C26 Camps. Find out more on our <a href="http://crushingiron.com/camps/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Camps Page</a>.  If you'd like to support the Crushing Iron Podcast, hit up our <a href="http://crushingiron.com/pledge/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Pledge Page</a> and help us keep this podcast on the rails. Thanks in advance! Are you thinking about raising your game or getting started in triathlon with a coach? Check out our Crushing Iron <a href="http://crushingiron.com/coaching/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Coaching Philosophy Video</a> 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: <a href="mailto:C26Coach@gmail.com">C26Coach@gmail.com</a> Facebook: CrushingIron YouTube: Crushing Iron Twitter: CrushingIron Instagram: C26_Triathlon <a href="http://www.c26triathlon.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.c26triathlon.com</a> Mike Tarrolly - <a href="mailto:crushingiron@gmail.com">crushingiron@gmail.com</a> Robbie Bruce - <a href="mailto:c26coach@gmail.com">c26coach@gmail.com</a>

#340 - Race Weight - Go With Your Gut

Today, we open the podcast to listener questions from our Facebook Group (search Crushing Iron Group). They range from bike periodization, to maintaining fitness without a race scheduled, to benefits of training for time vs. mileage, handling missed time due to illness, short course vs. long course training, pilates, how each discipline helps the others, 70.3 nutrition and marathon training, strength training . . . and more. Questions are bolded below. YA Man! Can you talk about bike workout periodization and what structures build overall strength that increase the ability to translate into faster bike splits?  Allergies or Sick? Base, build, race specifics, intensities, Athletes response to specific stimulus If something’s working, why change it? Attention to detail vs. lazy  For those not racing but want to keep in some reasonable shape/fitness to where they could build back toward racing in the future, what are some tips to navigate that time?  What fits your schedule? Have fun and do variety? Be grateful you can Get off Netflix Your body could be thanking you  If we MUST eat solid food on the bike during an IM, what are the best options?  So varied but we’re all different What you can and want might be different than what you should. Depends on intensity Whatever it is, practice for your gut You have to fuel for the run Bike calories are easier to take Experiment NOW on the trainer  Can the "How to not suck at running" method work for a 11 year old girl who wants to run a half marathon?  Working with youth is so much different  I know y’all have discussed this before but would be great to get a good explanation of training off time versus mileage. I don’t need the explanation for myself (time all the way) but I have a hard time conveying the idea to others that think mileage is the most important.  Your body only knows time and perceived effort Understanding the weekly volume of stress Wind, terrain, overall stress all matter People force themselves out of their zone  Awesome! How do you coach an athlete who misses 3-5 consecutive days of a high-volume block due to illness? Obviously there’s a lot of individual variability here, but missing nearly 10 hours of training is mentally challenging..not to mention your body hasn’t moved in days. Just wondering how you would suggest re-introducing training within a high-volume block.  You can’t just make things up, you should re-work things We need to figure out why and lessen the stress Wait 24 hours even after you feel good again Catch up doesn’t work  I feel like Mike is not being himself lately. Can we just work in a few YEA MANS?!? Mike has to continue to be the Mike we have grown to love - don’t change Mike!! Be yourself! Also what will it take to get Mike Tarrolly to resume his signature  yea man riff. We need a solid yea man in the pod today to resume consistency. What’s the fastest tt bike in the world?  The one ridden by the fastest cyclist  You touched on it a little in the last podcast about the minimal differences needed between short course and long course base training, but could you further talk about any differences in training philosophy between those doing short course vs long course tris...maybe specifically in similarities and differences in workout types.  Generally it’s volume Z1 and Z2 volume is still incredibly valuable Sprints and Olys are still about durability  Do we really have to do strength training?  Should you? It depends on goals and time available  When overcoming a shoulder injury and beginning to swim, should strength training be incorporated into the training in conjunction with swimming to build up the upper body from lack of use?   Don’t underestimate body weight work  Does the time of day you do a workout matter? Is morning best?  Let your day, feeling and energy dictate  Best way to prepare for a 70.3 in six weeks with four hours of training time a week? Mostly kidding. Best bang for your buck for improving swim speed - swim coach or just more swimming sessions? Both? Take up duathlons instead? What’s your take on Pilates? How does each discipline (swim, bike, run) impact and improve the other disciplines? Example; cycling to running. Or swimming to cycling. Any benefits of focusing on one discipline over the others?  They all help each other, but it is athlete dependent and on their history  IM long training day/race nutrition. Have always struggled with feeling depleted once I hit the 4-5 hour mark. Have a real hard time with all the sugar from Gels/Gatorade. Is it just a matter of training your gut? Is it normal feel like 💩 after a very long endurance race? Or is it a sign that you: didn’t fuel right, pushed too hard, didn’t train enough, etc. I have felt completely drained after each of my marathons, and I’ve always wondered if that’s normal or if I should have done something different.  Marathons will leave you trashed But . . . there are varying degrees of trash  Advice for beginners! I am learning that there is a lot more than I thought that I don’t know. I am sometimes intimidated and don’t want to look “dumb” to more advanced triathletes  Find good people to surround yourself with Get their good advice Have fun with what you’re doing  Looking for an awesome coach this season? Former Professional triathlete, Jessica Jacobs is now coaching for C26 Triathlon. Check out her bio and contact information at our Coaching Page on C26Triathlon.com  If you're looking for a great custom coaching plan, please check out the new C26 Systems Plan for 2020 at the new c26triathlon.com. Coach Robbie will lay out your entire season (from 12-40 weeks) culminating at your A-Race. Take the confusion out of your entire year for only $499. The package includes team events, access to our online hub resource library, priority camp registration and more.  Big Shout out to podcast listener and Wordpress designer Bobby Hughes for helping get the new c26triathlon.com off the ground. If you like what you see and may need a website, check out Bobby’s work at https://hughesdesign.co/ You can also slide by www.crushingiron.com which is now the official blog page for the podcast. Community and coaching information are at www.c26triathlon.com  Our 2020 C26 Camps are sold out (other than swim camp) Find out more on our Camps Page. If you'd like to support the Crushing Iron Podcast, hit up our Pledge Page and help us keep this podcast on the rails. Thanks in advance! Are you thinking about raising your game or getting started in triathlon with a coach? Check out our Crushing Iron Coaching Philosophy Video Please subscribe and rate Crushing Iron on YouTube and iTunes. For information on the C26 Coach’s Eye custom swim analysis, coaching, or training camps email: C26Coach@gmail.com Facebook: CrushingIron YouTube: Crushing Iron Twitter: CrushingIron Instagram: C26_Triathlon www.c26triathlon.com Mike Tarrolly - crushingiron@gmail.com Robbie Bruce - c26coach@gmail.com

Today, we open the podcast to listener questions from our Facebook Group (search Crushing Iron Group). They range from bike periodization, to maintaining fitness without a race scheduled, to benefits of training for time vs. mileage, handling missed time due to illness, short course vs. long course training, pilates, how each discipline helps the others, 70.3 nutrition and marathon training, strength training . . . and more. Questions are bolded below. YA Man! Can you talk about bike workout periodization and what structures build overall strength that increase the ability to translate into faster bike splits? <ul> <li>Allergies or Sick?</li> <li>Base, build, race specifics, intensities,</li> <li>Athletes response to specific stimulus</li> <li>If something’s working, why change it?</li> <li>Attention to detail vs. lazy</li> </ul> For those not racing but want to keep in some reasonable shape/fitness to where they could build back toward racing in the future, what are some tips to navigate that time? <ul> <li>What fits your schedule?</li> <li>Have fun and do variety?</li> <li>Be grateful you can</li> <li>Get off Netflix</li> <li>Your body could be thanking you</li> </ul> If we MUST eat solid food on the bike during an IM, what are the best options? <ul> <li>So varied but we’re all different</li> <li>What you can and want might be different than what you should.</li> <li>Depends on intensity</li> <li>Whatever it is, practice for your gut</li> <li>You have to fuel for the run</li> <li>Bike calories are easier to take</li> <li>Experiment NOW on the trainer</li> </ul> Can the "How to not suck at running" method work for a 11 year old girl who wants to run a half marathon? <ul> <li>Working with youth is so much different</li> </ul> I know y’all have discussed this before but would be great to get a good explanation of training off time versus mileage. I don’t need the explanation for myself (time all the way) but I have a hard time conveying the idea to others that think mileage is the most important. <ul> <li>Your body only knows time and perceived effort</li> <li>Understanding the weekly volume of stress</li> <li>Wind, terrain, overall stress all matter</li> <li>People force themselves out of their zone</li> </ul> Awesome! How do you coach an athlete who misses 3-5 consecutive days of a high-volume block due to illness? Obviously there’s a lot of individual variability here, but missing nearly 10 hours of training is mentally challenging..not to mention your body hasn’t moved in days. Just wondering how you would suggest re-introducing training within a high-volume block. <ul> <li>You can’t just make things up, you should re-work things</li> <li>We need to figure out why and lessen the stress</li> <li>Wait 24 hours even after you feel good again</li> <li>Catch up doesn’t work</li> </ul> I feel like Mike is not being himself lately. Can we just work in a few YEA MANS?!? Mike has to continue to be the Mike we have grown to love - don’t change Mike!! Be yourself! Also what will it take to get <a href="https://www.facebook.com/miketarrolly?hc_location=ufi&amp;comment_id=Y29tbWVudDoyNDg2NDkxMTk4MjU3NzgzXzI0ODY0OTg2MzQ5MjM3MDY%3D" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Mike Tarrolly</a> to resume his signature yea man riff. We need a solid yea man in the pod today to resume consistency. What’s the fastest tt bike in the world? <ul> <li>The one ridden by the fastest cyclist</li> </ul> You touched on it a little in the last podcast about the minimal differences needed between short course and long course base training, but could you further talk about any differences in training philosophy between those doing short course vs long course tris...maybe specifically in similarities and differences in workout types. <ul> <li>Generally it’s volume</li> <li>Z1 and Z2 volume is still incredibly valuable</li> <li>Sprints and Olys are still about durability</li> </ul> Do we really have to do strength training? <ul> <li>Should you? It depends on goals and time available</li> </ul> When overcoming a shoulder injury and beginning to swim, should strength training be incorporated into the training in conjunction with swimming to build up the upper body from lack of use?  <ul> <li>Don’t underestimate body weight work</li> </ul> Does the time of day you do a workout matter? Is morning best? <ul> <li>Let your day, feeling and energy dictate</li> </ul> Best way to prepare for a 70.3 in six weeks with four hours of training time a week? Mostly kidding. Best bang for your buck for improving swim speed - swim coach or just more swimming sessions? Both? Take up duathlons instead? What’s your take on Pilates? How does each discipline (swim, bike, run) impact and improve the other disciplines? Example; cycling to running. Or swimming to cycling. Any benefits of focusing on one discipline over the others? <ul> <li>They all help each other, but it is athlete dependent and on their history</li> </ul> IM long training day/race nutrition. Have always struggled with feeling depleted once I hit the 4-5 hour mark. Have a real hard time with all the sugar from Gels/Gatorade. Is it just a matter of training your gut? Is it normal feel like 💩 after a very long endurance race? Or is it a sign that you: didn’t fuel right, pushed too hard, didn’t train enough, etc. I have felt completely drained after each of my marathons, and I’ve always wondered if that’s normal or if I should have done something different. <ul> <li>Marathons will leave you trashed</li> <li>But . . . there are varying degrees of trash</li> </ul> Advice for beginners! I am learning that there is a lot more than I thought that I don’t know. I am sometimes intimidated and don’t want to look “dumb” to more advanced triathletes <ul> <li>Find good people to surround yourself with</li> <li>Get their good advice</li> <li>Have fun with what you’re doing</li> </ul> Looking for an awesome coach this season? Former Professional triathlete, Jessica Jacobs is now coaching for C26 Triathlon. Check out her bio and contact information at our <a href="http://www.c26triathlon.com/coaching" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Coaching Page</a> on <a href="http://C26Triathlon.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">C26Triathlon.com</a> If you're looking for a great custom coaching plan, please check out the new <a href="https://c26triathlon.com/systems-plan/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">C26 Systems Plan</a> for 2020 at the new <a href="http://c26triathlon.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">c26triathlon.com</a>. Coach Robbie will lay out your entire season (from 12-40 weeks) culminating at your A-Race. Take the confusion out of your entire year for only $499. The package includes team events, access to our online hub resource library, priority camp registration and more.  Big Shout out to podcast listener and Wordpress designer Bobby Hughes for helping get the new <a href="http://c26triathlon.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">c26triathlon.com</a> off the ground. If you like what you see and may need a website, check out Bobby’s work at <a href="https://hughesdesign.co/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://hughesdesign.co/</a> You can also slide by <a href="http://www.crushingiron.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.crushingiron.com</a> which is now the official blog page for the podcast. Community and coaching information are at <a href="http://www.c26triathlon.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.c26triathlon.com</a> Our 2020 C26 Camps are sold out (other than swim camp) Find out more on our <a href="http://crushingiron.com/camps/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Camps Page.</a> If you'd like to support the Crushing Iron Podcast, hit up our <a href="http://crushingiron.com/pledge/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Pledge Page</a> and help us keep this podcast on the rails. Thanks in advance! Are you thinking about raising your game or getting started in triathlon with a coach? Check out our Crushing Iron <a href="http://crushingiron.com/coaching/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Coaching Philosophy Video</a> 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: <a href="mailto:C26Coach@gmail.com">C26Coach@gmail.com</a> Facebook: CrushingIron YouTube: Crushing Iron Twitter: CrushingIron Instagram: C26_Triathlon <a href="http://www.c26triathlon.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.c26triathlon.com</a> Mike Tarrolly - <a href="mailto:crushingiron@gmail.com">crushingiron@gmail.com</a> Robbie Bruce - <a href="mailto:c26coach@gmail.com">c26coach@gmail.com</a>

#349 - Listener Questions: Periodization, Nutrition, Strength Training, Time Vs. Mileage

Please support the Crushing Iron podcast on Patreon and help us grow! As an age grouper I went from not being able to swim more than a lap to swimming a mass start at Ironman Wisconsin in 1:20.  That process took less than a year following these principles.  I followed that with a 1:06.    Coach Robbie has a strong swim background and focuses on open water.  He's swam 53 minutes in Ironman and has a deep passion for helping his athletes be stronger, faster, and more efficient swimmers. Today he covers the following in detail:      1.  Why drills are a waste of time.  2.  Why building swim fitness should be powerful and purposeful.  3.  The bigger your mesh bag, the slower you are committed to being.  4.  The correct and most effective way to use paddles.  5.  Why pool swimming and open water swimming are two different sports. 6.  What an expensive wetsuit really does for your swim.    7.  The power of the Pull Buoy.  8.  The tools you need and the tools you don't need. Plus, why Coach Robbie thinks IRONMAN should change the swim cut off from 2:20 to 1:40. He also gives two excellent (and customizable) workouts you can start using now to be a better swimmer next season.    Please leave a review on iTunes.  Follow Crushing Iron on Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube.   www.crushingiron.com

Please support the <a href="https://www.patreon.com/crushingiron" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Crushing Iron podcast on Patreon</a> and help us grow! As an age grouper I went from not being able to swim more than a lap to swimming a mass start at Ironman Wisconsin in 1:20.  That process took less than a year following these principles.  I followed that with a 1:06.   Coach Robbie has a strong swim background and focuses on open water.  He's swam 53 minutes in Ironman and has a deep passion for helping his athletes be stronger, faster, and more efficient swimmers. Today he covers the following in detail:      1.  Why drills are a waste of time.  2.  Why building swim fitness should be powerful and purposeful.  3.  The bigger your mesh bag, the slower you are committed to being.  4.  The correct and most effective way to use paddles.  5.  Why pool swimming and open water swimming are two different sports. 6.  What an expensive wetsuit really does for your swim.    7.  The power of the Pull Buoy.  8.  The tools you need and the tools you don't need. Plus, why Coach Robbie thinks IRONMAN should change the swim cut off from 2:20 to 1:40. He also gives two excellent (and customizable) workouts you can start using now to be a better swimmer next season.   Please leave a review on iTunes.  Follow Crushing Iron on Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube.   <a href="http://www.crushingiron.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.crushingiron.com</a>

#12 - How To Not Suck At Swimming

Do you live in black and white thinking and a world of highs and lows? There’s a time and a place for “hard” and a time and place for being at peace with the best you have to give. Today, we talk about moving into the Gray Zone more often as an athlete and a person. We look at self-sabotage, insecurities and talk about the secret to getting better. The Gray Zone is not a soft, lackluster place, it’s the place where the real work is done and where improvement truly happens Topics:  USAT Quote about Crushing Iron Re-connecting with friends Building confidence Black and white thinking Self Sabotage Speed work and adaptation Are you always more, more, more? Doubling down when you’re tired Dealing with insecurities Should you be doing less? Working with the person first Parallels with training and life The secret to getting better Taking the blindfold off Running without your watch I’m not going out like that Only You Understand Your Pain  Registration is NOW OPEN for 2020 C26 Camps. Find out more on our Camps Page.  If you'd like to support the Crushing Iron Podcast, hit up our Pledge Page and help us keep this podcast on the rails. Thanks in advance! You can also support us at our new store at CrushingIron.com. We have some NEW classic logo t-shirts and the Official Crushing Iron Spectator shirt for sale. Support the cast and get some new gear for it!  Are you thinking about raising your game or getting started in triathlon with a coach? Check out our Crushing Iron Coaching Philosophy Video Please subscribe and rate Crushing Iron on YouTube and iTunes. Support our podcast with some New Gear at CrushingIron.com For information on the C26 Coach’s Eye custom swim analysis, coaching, or training camps email: C26Coach@gmail.com Facebook: CrushingIron YouTube: Crushing Iron Twitter: CrushingIron Instagram: C26_Triathlon www.crushingiron.com Mike Tarrolly - crushingiron@gmail.com Robbie Bruce - c26coach@gmail.com

Do you live in black and white thinking and a world of highs and lows? There’s a time and a place for “hard” and a time and place for being at peace with the best you have to give. Today, we talk about moving into the Gray Zone more often as an athlete and a person. We look at self-sabotage, insecurities and talk about the secret to getting better. The Gray Zone is not a soft, lackluster place, it’s the place where the real work is done and where improvement truly happens Topics: <ul> <li>USAT Quote about Crushing Iron</li> <li>Re-connecting with friends</li> <li>Building confidence</li> <li>Black and white thinking</li> <li>Self Sabotage</li> <li>Speed work and adaptation</li> <li>Are you always more, more, more?</li> <li>Doubling down when you’re tired</li> <li>Dealing with insecurities</li> <li>Should you be doing less?</li> <li>Working with the person first</li> <li>Parallels with training and life</li> <li>The secret to getting better</li> <li>Taking the blindfold off</li> <li>Running without your watch</li> <li>I’m not going out like that</li> <li>Only You Understand Your Pain</li> </ul> Registration is NOW OPEN for 2020 C26 Camps. Find out more on our <a href="http://crushingiron.com/camps/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Camps Page</a>.  If you'd like to support the Crushing Iron Podcast, hit up our <a href="http://crushingiron.com/pledge/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Pledge Page</a> and help us keep this podcast on the rails. Thanks in advance! You can also support us at our <a href="crushingiron.com/shop" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">new store</a> at <a href="http://CrushingIron.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">CrushingIron.com</a>. 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 <a href="http://crushingiron.com/coaching/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Coaching Philosophy Video</a> Please subscribe and rate Crushing Iron on YouTube and iTunes. Support our podcast with some New Gear at <a href="crushingiron.com/shop" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">CrushingIron.com</a> For information on the C26 Coach’s Eye custom swim analysis, coaching, or training camps email: <a href="mailto:C26Coach@gmail.com">C26Coach@gmail.com</a> Facebook: CrushingIron YouTube: Crushing Iron Twitter: CrushingIron Instagram: C26_Triathlon <a href="http://www.crushingiron.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.crushingiron.com</a> Mike Tarrolly - <a href="mailto:crushingiron@gmail.com">crushingiron@gmail.com</a> Robbie Bruce - <a href="mailto:c26coach@gmail.com">c26coach@gmail.com</a>

#319 - The Gray Zone Final

Today's Crushing Iron Podcast dives into: 01:00 - Off-Season training MYTH #1 (running) 06:14 - Off-Season training MYTH #2 (swimming) 13:35 - How to not "over-think" swimming 14:12 - Off-season training MYTH #3 (cycling) 19:35 - PR your race not your workouts 23:53 - Post IRONMAN Blues 31:56 - Doing Multiple Ironman Races in One Year 39:00 - Why Qualifying for Ironman 70.3 Worlds Will Be Tougher Than Ever  *Send your questions to CrushingIron@gmail.com Follow Crushing Iron on Facebook www.crushingiron.com 

Today's Crushing Iron Podcast dives into: 01:00 - Off-Season training MYTH #1 (running) 06:14 - Off-Season training MYTH #2 (swimming) 13:35 - How to not "over-think" swimming 14:12 - Off-season training MYTH #3 (cycling) 19:35 - PR your race not your workouts 23:53 - Post IRONMAN Blues 31:56 - Doing Multiple Ironman Races in One Year 39:00 - Why Qualifying for Ironman 70.3 Worlds Will Be Tougher Than Ever *Send your questions to <a href="mailto:CrushingIron@gmail.com">CrushingIron@gmail.com</a> Follow Crushing Iron on Facebook <a href="http://www.crushingiron.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.crushingiron.com</a>

#3 - Three Triathlon Training MYTHS

Did you spend more money on your helmet than your bike fit?  That could be problem number one, especially considering a bad bike fit can not only hurt your ride, it can destroy your run.  It's easy to get sidetracked by the glitzy temptations of cycling gear, but there are many better options for your time and money. Today we discuss a smart and well-rounded approach to being a better cyclist. How To Not Suck At Cycling discusses:   - Choosing the right bike - What results you need from a bike fit - Solid Baselines for your training  - Understanding Zones 1-5 - Why you're likely making a common training Zone Mistake - Training with RPE, HR, and Power Meters - Picking the right helmet - Buying a suit - Hydration set up - Race Wheels   Please rate and review on iTunes Email us: CrushingIron@gmail.com www.crushingiron.com 

Did you spend more money on your helmet than your bike fit?  That could be problem number one, especially considering a bad bike fit can not only hurt your ride, it can destroy your run.  It's easy to get sidetracked by the glitzy temptations of cycling gear, but there are many better options for your time and money. Today we discuss a smart and well-rounded approach to being a better cyclist. How To Not Suck At Cycling discusses:   - Choosing the right bike - What results you need from a bike fit - Solid Baselines for your training  - Understanding Zones 1-5 - Why you're likely making a common training Zone Mistake - Training with RPE, HR, and Power Meters - Picking the right helmet - Buying a suit - Hydration set up - Race Wheels  Please rate and review on iTunes Email us: <a href="mailto:CrushingIron@gmail.com">CrushingIron@gmail.com</a> <a href="http://www.crushingiron.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.crushingiron.com</a>

#28 - How To Not Suck At Cycling (Part 1)

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: C26Coach@gmail.com 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 <a href="http://www.crushingiron.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.crushingiron.com</a> for information on our Swim Camps and Swim Analysis Videos.  <ul> <li>Beating Drag. What to do about Sinking Legs - </li> <li>How do I beat periods of Breathlessness in a race? </li> <li>Fixing incorrect kick timing after years of doing it wrong</li> <li>How much kicking is ideal to “save legs” vs. going faster</li> <li>Is your kick actually slowing you down?</li> <li>How to get into cold water? inch in, use ladder, jump in?</li> <li>Benefit to using other strokes? breast, back, butterfly?</li> <li>How to beat goggle fogging?</li> <li>Flip turns? Beneficial? </li> <li>What’s the ticket to speed?</li> </ul> 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 <a href="http://bit.ly/2sNm5bB" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">here</a>. 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: <a href="mailto:C26Coach@gmail.com">C26Coach@gmail.com</a> Facebook: CrushingIron Twitter: CrushingIron Instagram: C26_Triathlon <a href="http://www.crushingiron.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.crushingiron.com</a> The Crushing Iron Podcast is co-hosted twice a week by Mike Tarrolly and Robbie Bruce

#125 - How To Not Suck At Swimming - Part 3

Are you burning too many brain calories on doubt and confusion? Today, we look at athletes can be their own energy vampires. We look at the concept of planting "training seeds" instead of digging deep mental and emotional holes that serve no purpose. Each day we have a limited amount of energy and many times we overspend on the athlete and pilfer from the human. Topics:  Do this for you Stop trying to dig holes and start planting seeds Take care of the human before the athlete Are you burning too many brain calories? Good stress is stress Balancing a limited amount of energy Mental and emotional holes Throwing ourselves at the mercy of the world Giving into the path of least resistance Micro gains within workouts Accepting your wins "I didn’t think I could do that” Energy Vampires Parenting Yourself like your kids Did you have fun and try hard? Memphis 70.3 - October 2020  Registration is NOW OPEN for 2020 C26 Camps. Find out more on our Camps Page.  If you'd like to support the Crushing Iron Podcast, hit up our Pledge Page and help us keep this podcast on the rails. Thanks in advance! You can also support us at our  new store at CrushingIron.com. We have some NEW classic logo t-shirts and the Official Crushing Iron Spectator shirt for sale. Support the cast and get some new gear for it! Are you thinking about raising your game or getting started in triathlon with a coach? Check out our Crushing Iron Coaching Philosophy Video Please subscribe and rate Crushing Iron on YouTube and iTunes. Support our podcast with some New Gear at  CrushingIron.com For information on the C26 Coach’s Eye custom swim analysis, coaching, or training camps email: C26Coach@gmail.com Facebook: CrushingIron YouTube: Crushing Iron Twitter: CrushingIron Instagram: C26_Triathlon www.crushingiron.com Mike Tarrolly - crushingiron@gmail.com Robbie Bruce - c26coach@gmail.com

Are you burning too many brain calories on doubt and confusion? Today, we look at athletes can be their own energy vampires. We look at the concept of planting "training seeds" instead of digging deep mental and emotional holes that serve no purpose. Each day we have a limited amount of energy and many times we overspend on the athlete and pilfer from the human. Topics: <ul> <li>Do this for you</li> <li>Stop trying to dig holes and start planting seeds</li> <li>Take care of the human before the athlete</li> <li>Are you burning too many brain calories?</li> <li>Good stress is stress</li> <li>Balancing a limited amount of energy</li> <li>Mental and emotional holes</li> <li>Throwing ourselves at the mercy of the world</li> <li>Giving into the path of least resistance</li> <li>Micro gains within workouts</li> <li>Accepting your wins</li> <li>"I didn’t think I could do that”</li> <li>Energy Vampires</li> <li>Parenting Yourself like your kids</li> <li>Did you have fun and try hard?</li> <li>Memphis 70.3 - October 2020</li> </ul> Registration is NOW OPEN for 2020 C26 Camps. Find out more on our <a href="http://crushingiron.com/camps/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Camps Page</a>.  If you'd like to support the Crushing Iron Podcast, hit up our <a href="http://crushingiron.com/pledge/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Pledge Page</a> and help us keep this podcast on the rails. Thanks in advance! You can also support us at our <a> new store</a> at <a href="http://CrushingIron.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">CrushingIron.com</a>. 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 <a href="http://crushingiron.com/coaching/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Coaching Philosophy Video</a> Please subscribe and rate Crushing Iron on YouTube and iTunes. Support our podcast with some New Gear at <a> CrushingIron.com</a> For information on the C26 Coach’s Eye custom swim analysis, coaching, or training camps email: <a href="mailto:C26Coach@gmail.com">C26Coach@gmail.com</a> Facebook: CrushingIron YouTube: Crushing Iron Twitter: CrushingIron Instagram: C26_Triathlon <a href="http://www.crushingiron.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.crushingiron.com</a> Mike Tarrolly - <a href="mailto:crushingiron@gmail.com">crushingiron@gmail.com</a> Robbie Bruce - <a href="mailto:c26coach@gmail.com">c26coach@gmail.com</a>

#323 - Get Out Of Your Own Way

If you like the podcast, please help us make it even better by supporting C26 Triathlon on Patreon.  We posted this question in our closed Crushing Iron Facebook group and it got a ton of comments: Can you go from Couch to Ironman in 16 Weeks? Obviously it depends on where the person is in their life and what they've done before, but we think having a shorter, more focused window can actually be a benefit. This will also translate if you're doing a shorter race and think you've run out of time. You probably haven't.  - He qualified for Ironman 70.3 Worlds in his first triathlon - What your coach should be doing for you - When to prioritize friends and family - When to prioritize training - Why you should take more days off from training - Secretive coaching - Listener texts as examples of progress - Why mountain bike training matters - Why people fade away at the wrong time when they do late season races - When is the best time to turn up the training for your Ironman - Throwing out "excuse crumbs" - The best way to go from couch to Ironman - Plus, an example of how a C26 athlete finished an Ironman with 5 weeks of training  For information on our C26 Training Camp in Nashville July 13-16 email: C26Coach@gmail.com Please subscribe on iTunes Questions and comments: CrushingIron@gmail.com www.crushingiron.com

If you like the podcast, please help us make it even better by <a href="http://bit.ly/2sNm5bB" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">supporting C26 Triathlon on Patreon</a>.  We posted this question in our closed Crushing Iron Facebook group and it got a ton of comments: Can you go from Couch to Ironman in 16 Weeks? Obviously it depends on where the person is in their life and what they've done before, but we think having a shorter, more focused window can actually be a benefit. This will also translate if you're doing a shorter race and think you've run out of time. You probably haven't.  - He qualified for Ironman 70.3 Worlds in his first triathlon - What your coach should be doing for you - When to prioritize friends and family - When to prioritize training - Why you should take more days off from training - Secretive coaching - Listener texts as examples of progress - Why mountain bike training matters - Why people fade away at the wrong time when they do late season races - When is the best time to turn up the training for your Ironman - Throwing out "excuse crumbs" - The best way to go from couch to Ironman - Plus, an example of how a C26 athlete finished an Ironman with 5 weeks of training For information on our <a href="http://crushingiron.com/c26-triathlon-camp-information/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">C26 Training Camp</a> in Nashville July 13-16 email: C26Coach@gmail.com Please subscribe on iTunes Questions and comments: <a href="mailto:CrushingIron@gmail.com">CrushingIron@gmail.com</a> <a href="http://www.crushingiron.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.crushingiron.com</a>

#69 - From Couch to Ironman in 16 Weeks??

How do we know what we're capable of in a race? Are you aiming too low? Are you using training to prepare for how it will feel to empty the tank when you need to? Today, we were driven by all the inspirational quotes and how that turns into talking about action vs. taking action. How mentally handle your first Ironman, then take it to the next level.  Topics:  Inspirational Quotes  Don't Let Perfect Be The Enemy of The Good Talking and hoping for action  What Training Plan is Right for you? Paralyzed in Perfection The Power of Doing The Same Things Our Need to Feel Special Mike’s Bike  Addiction to More And Different Are You Good at Making Yourself Tired? The Only Things You Control in a Race Are You Good at Getting Injured? Can You Say This Was All I had today? The Pressure of having a race time in mind How to take the fun out of training Why are we obsessed with predictions? Expectations are future resentments The Greatest Feeling of Emptiness  The Perfect “Race Vulnerability”  How To Empty The Tank The Most Underrated Part of Racing The Secret To Getting On The Trainer More The Patriot’s Aren’t Quite Done  We've extended the C26 Club Discount price until January 31. Want to be part of a great community of people that you can share triathlon stories with and hang out with at races? Have access to ALL of our training plans (over $1,000 value). Get a consultation and a CUSTOM 12-week training plan to get you on the right track? Check out the newly revised C26 Club Membership! Only $299 for the entire year. 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: C26Coach@gmail.com Facebook: CrushingIron YouTube: Crushing Iron Twitter: CrushingIron Instagram: C26_Triathlon www.crushingiron.com Mike Tarrolly - crushingiron@gmail.com Robbie Bruce - c26coach@gmail.com 

How do we know what we're capable of in a race? Are you aiming too low? Are you using training to prepare for how it will feel to empty the tank when you need to? Today, we were driven by all the inspirational quotes and how that turns into talking about action vs. taking action. How mentally handle your first Ironman, then take it to the next level.  Topics: <ul> <li>Inspirational Quotes </li> <li>Don't Let Perfect Be The Enemy of The Good</li> <li>Talking and hoping for action </li> <li>What Training Plan is Right for you?</li> <li>Paralyzed in Perfection</li> <li>The Power of Doing The Same Things</li> <li>Our Need to Feel Special</li> <li>Mike’s Bike </li> <li>Addiction to More And Different</li> <li>Are You Good at Making Yourself Tired?</li> <li>The Only Things You Control in a Race</li> <li>Are You Good at Getting Injured?</li> <li>Can You Say This Was All I had today?</li> <li>The Pressure of having a race time in mind</li> <li>How to take the fun out of training</li> <li>Why are we obsessed with predictions?</li> <li>Expectations are future resentments</li> <li>The Greatest Feeling of Emptiness </li> <li>The Perfect “Race Vulnerability” </li> <li>How To Empty The Tank</li> <li>The Most Underrated Part of Racing</li> <li>The Secret To Getting On The Trainer More</li> <li>The Patriot’s Aren’t Quite Done</li> </ul> We've extended the C26 Club Discount price until January 31. Want to be part of a great community of people that you can share triathlon stories with and hang out with at races? Have access to ALL of our training plans (over $1,000 value). Get a consultation and a CUSTOM 12-week training plan to get you on the right track? Check out the newly revised <a href="http://crushingiron.com/club" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">C26 Club Membership! </a>Only $299 for the entire year. Support the <a href="http://www.patreon.com/crushingiron" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Crushing Iron podcast on Patreon</a>, 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 <a href="crushingiron.com/shop" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">new store</a> at <a href="http://CrushingIron.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">CrushingIron.com</a>. 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 <a href="http://crushingiron.com/coaching/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Coaching Philosophy Video</a>   We still have a few slots left for next year's camp, but they're going fast. Check out our <a href="https://runsignup.com/Race/TN/Nashville/C26TriathlonCamp?remMeAttempt=" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> 2019 Camp Schedule here</a>.  Please subscribe and rate Crushing Iron on YouTube and iTunes. Support our podcast with some New Gear at <a href="crushingiron.com/shop" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">CrushingIron.com</a> For information on the C26 Coach’s Eye custom swim analysis, coaching, or training camps email: C26Coach@gmail.com Facebook: CrushingIron YouTube: Crushing Iron Twitter: CrushingIron Instagram: C26_Triathlon <a href="http://www.crushingiron.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.crushingiron.com</a> Mike Tarrolly - <a href="mailto:crushingiron@gmail.com">crushingiron@gmail.com</a> Robbie Bruce - <a href="mailto:c26coach@gmail.com">c26coach@gmail.com</a>

#233 - The Mind Game of Racing

Please Share the Crushing Iron podcast with your friends or triathlon groups.  We all think we have race week planned perfectly until it shows up. Today we walk through how much you should swim, bike, run and when. We also talk about nutrition, including when and how much water and electrolytes you should be consuming race week. There's also great information on how to accurately predict your race time, along with some more DON'T DOs regarding Open Water Swim Training.  - Race week Volume for Swim, Bike, and Run - The keys of a good taper week - Electrolyte and water consumption - What to do the day before the race - Why swimming on race week is so important - Why cycling and swimming during race week are different than running - What percentages you should use to predict your race time - A surefire and easy way to detect whether you're training too hard for your shape - How to get a good feel for the water  Please subscribe and comment on iTunes Share this podcast with your friends email questions to: CrushingIron@gmail.com www.crushingiron.com 

Please Share the Crushing Iron podcast with your friends or triathlon groups. We all think we have race week planned perfectly until it shows up. Today we walk through how much you should swim, bike, run and when. We also talk about nutrition, including when and how much water and electrolytes you should be consuming race week. There's also great information on how to accurately predict your race time, along with some more DON'T DOs regarding Open Water Swim Training.  - Race week Volume for Swim, Bike, and Run - The keys of a good taper week - Electrolyte and water consumption - What to do the day before the race - Why swimming on race week is so important - Why cycling and swimming during race week are different than running - What percentages you should use to predict your race time - A surefire and easy way to detect whether you're training too hard for your shape - How to get a good feel for the water Please subscribe and comment on iTunes Share this podcast with your friends email questions to: <a href="mailto:CrushingIron@gmail.com">CrushingIron@gmail.com</a> <a href="http://www.crushingiron.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.crushingiron.com</a>

#50 - Nailing Race Week, The Taper, and Predicting Your Race Time...Plus, Open Water Swimming

Steve Magness

Steve Magness is the head coach for the University of Houston cross country team.  He also coaches several professional runners, such as Jackie Areson, Sara Hall, and Tommy Schmitz. He's been called "The Mad Scientist of Running" by OutsideOnline.com for his intense love of digging into physiology and psychology.  It took about one minute for him to warm up and dive deep into his unique and exciting theories that go far deeper than just running.  He talks about a winner's mentality and how so much of endurance starts above the shoulders.  His new book  Peak Performance will be out soon and if it's anything like this interview, it should be a best seller. At one point he said, "I have a theory for everything," and that's the truth.  Enjoy.      In today's podcast:    - Accepting anxiety in order to boost performance - How and why training gets overcomplicated  - Why he think a lot of us would be better off leaving our Garmin's at home  - Why coaching is usually more mental and emotional than physical - Why we sometimes perform best when we feel bad - Our bodies survival skills at work when we race our best  - The breakdown on Steve's new book "Peak Performance"  - We ask about the differences between his college and professional athletes - Biggest differences between coaching women and men - The best piece of advice Steve's ever gotten from a coach - His take on the Sub 2 Marathon Hour Project - His favorite runner of all time Please subscribe and comment on iTunes Email us: CrushingIron@gmail.com www.crushingiron.com

Steve Magness is the head coach for the University of Houston cross country team.  He also coaches several professional runners, such as Jackie Areson, Sara Hall, and Tommy Schmitz. He's been called "<a href="https://www.outsideonline.com/1930651/meet-steve-magness-mad-scientist-running" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Mad Scientist of Running</a>" by <a href="http://OutsideOnline.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">OutsideOnline.com</a> for his intense love of digging into physiology and psychology.  It took about one minute for him to warm up and dive deep into his unique and exciting theories that go far deeper than just running.  He talks about a winner's mentality and how so much of endurance starts above the shoulders.  His new book <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Peak-Performance-Advantage-Science-Success/dp/162336793X" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Peak Performance</a> will be out soon and if it's anything like this interview, it should be a best seller. At one point he said, "I have a theory for everything," and that's the truth.  Enjoy.     In today's podcast:    - Accepting anxiety in order to boost performance - How and why training gets overcomplicated  - Why he think a lot of us would be better off leaving our Garmin's at home  - Why coaching is usually more mental and emotional than physical - Why we sometimes perform best when we feel bad - Our bodies survival skills at work when we race our best  - The breakdown on Steve's new book "Peak Performance"  - We ask about the differences between his college and professional athletes - Biggest differences between coaching women and men - The best piece of advice Steve's ever gotten from a coach - His take on the Sub 2 Marathon Hour Project - His favorite runner of all time Please subscribe and comment on iTunes Email us: <a href="mailto:CrushingIron@gmail.com">CrushingIron@gmail.com</a> <a href="http://www.crushingiron.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.crushingiron.com</a>

#40 - Steve Magness - He's Got Running Down To A Science 

Are you willing to do what it takes to climb a mountain or do you prefer a shortcut? People everywhere are doing amazing things and it’s so easy to see but most times we have no idea what they did to get there. Sometimes we have to step back and attack the very thing we failed at because it’s hard and that’s where the growth happens. Chasing shiny new objects rarely amounts to anything of substance. Topics:  Aging in triathlon Are you really getting slower? Are you accepting your age? Fasting and breath work Vitality in life Counteracting an extreme low Fearing boredom The simplicity of this podcast Do you have the patience to be durable? Phones, dopamine, and pagers Going back to a failure Start over Training Peaks Seeking pleasure instead of nurture Change for the sake of change  Registration is NOW OPEN for 2020 C26 Camps. Find out more on our Camps Page.  Support the Crushing Iron podcast on Patreon, where the community pledge is only $3.26 per month. There are other options, but every little bit helps us keep this podcast on the rails. Thanks in advance. You can also support us at our new store at CrushingIron.com. We have some NEW classic logo t-shirts and the Official Crushing Iron Spectator shirt for sale. Support the cast and get some new gear for it!  Are you thinking about raising your game or getting started in triathlon with a coach? Check out our Crushing Iron Coaching Philosophy Video Please subscribe and rate Crushing Iron on YouTube and iTunes. Support our podcast with some New Gear at CrushingIron.com For information on the C26 Coach’s Eye custom swim analysis, coaching, or training camps email: C26Coach@gmail.com Facebook: CrushingIron YouTube: Crushing Iron Twitter: CrushingIron Instagram: C26_Triathlon www.crushingiron.com Mike Tarrolly - crushingiron@gmail.com Robbie Bruce - c26coach@gmail.com

Are you willing to do what it takes to climb a mountain or do you prefer a shortcut? People everywhere are doing amazing things and it’s so easy to see but most times we have no idea what they did to get there. Sometimes we have to step back and attack the very thing we failed at because it’s hard and that’s where the growth happens. Chasing shiny new objects rarely amounts to anything of substance. Topics: <ul> <li>Aging in triathlon</li> <li>Are you really getting slower?</li> <li>Are you accepting your age?</li> <li>Fasting and breath work</li> <li>Vitality in life</li> <li>Counteracting an extreme low</li> <li>Fearing boredom</li> <li>The simplicity of this podcast</li> <li>Do you have the patience to be durable?</li> <li>Phones, dopamine, and pagers</li> <li>Going back to a failure</li> <li>Start over Training Peaks</li> <li>Seeking pleasure instead of nurture</li> <li>Change for the sake of change</li> </ul> Registration is NOW OPEN for 2020 C26 Camps. Find out more on our <a href="http://crushingiron.com/camps/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Camps Page</a>.  Support the <a href="http://www.patreon.com/crushingiron" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Crushing Iron podcast on Patreon</a>, 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 <a href="crushingiron.com/shop" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">new store</a> at <a href="http://CrushingIron.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">CrushingIron.com</a>. 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 <a href="http://crushingiron.com/coaching/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Coaching Philosophy Video</a> Please subscribe and rate Crushing Iron on YouTube and iTunes. Support our podcast with some New Gear at <a href="crushingiron.com/shop" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">CrushingIron.com</a> For information on the C26 Coach’s Eye custom swim analysis, coaching, or training camps email: <a href="mailto:C26Coach@gmail.com">C26Coach@gmail.com</a> Facebook: CrushingIron YouTube: Crushing Iron Twitter: CrushingIron Instagram: C26_Triathlon <a href="http://www.crushingiron.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.crushingiron.com</a> Mike Tarrolly - <a href="mailto:crushingiron@gmail.com">crushingiron@gmail.com</a> Robbie Bruce - <a href="mailto:c26coach@gmail.com">c26coach@gmail.com</a>

#318 - Chasing The Quick Fix

Matt Fitzgerald

Please support the Crushing Iron podcast on Patreon and help us grow! Matt Fitzgerald has written nearly 30 books about fitness and nutrition for endurance athletes. He's currently in the middle of running 8 marathons in 8 weeks to fuel his new book "Life is a Marathon." He's the author of "The Endurance Diet," "Iron War," "80/20 Running," "Racing Weight" and one of our favorites, "50/50" about Dean Karnazes' amazing feat of 50 marathons in 50 states in 50 days. He talks about all of that and so much more, including:  How does Matt feel about paleo, low-carb, vegan diets, bullet proof coffee? What diet you SHOULD follow for the best success Why he’s in the middle of 8 marathons in 8 weeks Boston Marathon What drives him as a nutrition and endurance writer The way to successful Recovery What it’s like working with Dean Karnazes and the Iron Cowboy Is there pressure being a “nutritional expert?” What part does the mind play on new diets? The safest and most effective way for endurance athletes to eat How important are foam rollers and ice baths? Exploring his upcoming book “Life is a Marathon” and why it’s so important to him. Why he used to think of himself as a coward How Bi-Polar disorder has touched his life in a major way Running and Depression Running to connect with others if you’re an introvert The Charles Bukowski connection How he got his start as a comedic poet  Learn more about Matt by following "Life is a Marathon" on Facebook Matt on Twitter: @mattfitwriter His Website is www.mattfitzgerald.org Please subscribe and comment on iTunes Email questions: CrushingIron@gmail.com www.crushingiron.com 

Please support the <a href="https://www.patreon.com/crushingiron" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Crushing Iron podcast on Patreon</a> and help us grow! Matt Fitzgerald has written nearly 30 books about fitness and nutrition for endurance athletes. He's currently in the middle of running 8 marathons in 8 weeks to fuel his new book "Life is a Marathon." He's the author of "The Endurance Diet," "Iron War," "80/20 Running," "Racing Weight" and one of our favorites, "50/50" about Dean Karnazes' amazing feat of 50 marathons in 50 states in 50 days. He talks about all of that and so much more, including: <ul> <li>How does Matt feel about paleo, low-carb, vegan diets, bullet proof coffee?</li> <li>What diet you SHOULD follow for the best success</li> <li>Why he’s in the middle of 8 marathons in 8 weeks</li> <li>Boston Marathon</li> <li>What drives him as a nutrition and endurance writer</li> <li>The way to successful Recovery</li> <li>What it’s like working with Dean Karnazes and the Iron Cowboy</li> <li>Is there pressure being a “nutritional expert?”</li> <li>What part does the mind play on new diets?</li> <li>The safest and most effective way for endurance athletes to eat</li> <li>How important are foam rollers and ice baths?</li> <li>Exploring his upcoming book “Life is a Marathon” and why it’s so important to him.</li> <li>Why he used to think of himself as a coward</li> <li>How Bi-Polar disorder has touched his life in a major way</li> <li>Running and Depression</li> <li>Running to connect with others if you’re an introvert</li> <li>The Charles Bukowski connection</li> <li>How he got his start as a comedic poet</li> </ul> Learn more about Matt by following "Life is a Marathon" on Facebook Matt on Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/mattfitwriter" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@mattfitwriter</a> His Website is <a href="http://www.mattfitzgerald.org" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.mattfitzgerald.org</a> Please subscribe and comment on iTunes Email questions: <a href="mailto:CrushingIron@gmail.com">CrushingIron@gmail.com</a> <a href="http://www.crushingiron.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.crushingiron.com</a>

#46 - Matt Fitzgerald Talks Nutrition and Fitness for Endurance Athletes 

Please support the Crushing Iron podcast on Patreon and help us grow! Jumping into triathlon can be daunting. You have to decide which race, what do I need to buy, and most importantly, WHY you want to do triathlon.  This is for beginners and intermediate, but there are tons of little nuggets for all skill levels including how you can plan for long-term racing success and make triathlon a better sport along the way.    Today's Topics: - things to consider before signing up for your first race (location, brand, race management, time of year) - what made you want to do a "triathlon" in the first place - finding your "why" - items you HAVE to have, would be nice to have , and items that are just  because you WANT to have them - how to set up a plan for success - how to know if you are ready to go to the next distance  Please subscribe and leave a comment on iTunes. www.crushingiron.com

Please support the <a href="https://www.patreon.com/crushingiron" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Crushing Iron podcast on Patreon</a> and help us grow! Jumping into triathlon can be daunting. You have to decide which race, what do I need to buy, and most importantly, WHY you want to do triathlon.  This is for beginners and intermediate, but there are tons of little nuggets for all skill levels including how you can plan for long-term racing success and make triathlon a better sport along the way.    Today's Topics: - things to consider before signing up for your first race (location, brand, race management, time of year) - what made you want to do a "triathlon" in the first place - finding your "why" - items you HAVE to have, would be nice to have , and items that are just  because you WANT to have them - how to set up a plan for success - how to know if you are ready to go to the next distance  Please subscribe and leave a comment on iTunes. <a href="http://www.crushingiron.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.crushingiron.com</a>

#19 - TRIATHLON 101: Beginner to Intermediate 

Are you the kind of person who has to swim, bike, and run the full distance of your race all the time? Or are you okay with building a few days in a row? Today we talk about the power of accumulated fatigue and how to get the most out of consecutive workouts. We also talk about kilojoules and your TSS (Total Stress Score). If that wasn't enough we look into the NEW IRONMAN TRACKER's debut performance and so much more!  - Accumulating fatigue and how that should and will affect your training/racing - When training in heat is a bad idea - TSS - Total Stress Score - How kilojoules relate to your training - The NEW IRONMAN TRACKER - Music City Triathlon  - The power of habit and routine - Learning from your pain - How to be better at recovery - And, Should Ironman Pay Volunteers??  Feel like your swimming sucks? Inquire about our Personalized Swim Analysis that's helping tons of people get faster in mere days. Email C26Coach@gmail.com for details. 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: C26Coach@gmail.com Facebook: CrushingIron Twitter: CrushingIron Instagram: C26_Triathlon www.crushingiron.com   www.crushingiron.com

Are you the kind of person who has to swim, bike, and run the full distance of your race all the time? Or are you okay with building a few days in a row? Today we talk about the power of accumulated fatigue and how to get the most out of consecutive workouts. We also talk about kilojoules and your TSS (Total Stress Score). If that wasn't enough we look into the NEW IRONMAN TRACKER's debut performance and so much more!  - Accumulating fatigue and how that should and will affect your training/racing - When training in heat is a bad idea - TSS - Total Stress Score - How kilojoules relate to your training - The NEW IRONMAN TRACKER - Music City Triathlon  - The power of habit and routine - Learning from your pain - How to be better at recovery - And, Should Ironman Pay Volunteers?? Feel like your swimming sucks? Inquire about our Personalized Swim Analysis that's helping tons of people get faster in mere days. Email <a href="mailto:C26Coach@gmail.com">C26Coach@gmail.com</a> for details. If you like the Crushing Iron podcast, you can support us <a href="http://bit.ly/2sNm5bB" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">here</a>. 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: <a href="mailto:C26Coach@gmail.com">C26Coach@gmail.com</a> Facebook: CrushingIron Twitter: CrushingIron Instagram: C26_Triathlon <a href="http://www.crushingiron.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.crushingiron.com</a> <a href="http://www.crushingiron.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.crushingiron.com</a>

#78 - The Power of Accumulated Fatigue

Ironman Louisville 2017 was characterized by wind, rain, and falling temps, but we all know Ironman races are tough in general. Today, we take a deeper look at the race and how some of our athletes took it by storm, even negative splitting the marathon. It was a great day with lots of interesting learning points and we cover tons of them.  ------ 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: C26Coach@gmail.com Facebook: CrushingIron Twitter: CrushingIron Instagram: C26_Triathlon www.crushingiron.com

Ironman Louisville 2017 was characterized by wind, rain, and falling temps, but we all know Ironman races are tough in general. Today, we take a deeper look at the race and how some of our athletes took it by storm, even negative splitting the marathon. It was a great day with lots of interesting learning points and we cover tons of them.  ------ If you like the Crushing Iron podcast, you can support us <a href="http://bit.ly/2sNm5bB" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">here</a>. 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: <a href="mailto:C26Coach@gmail.com">C26Coach@gmail.com</a> Facebook: CrushingIron Twitter: CrushingIron Instagram: C26_Triathlon <a href="http://www.crushingiron.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.crushingiron.com</a>

#104 - What We Learned At Ironman Louisville

Sometimes things we hate wind up being our strongest loves. Today we look at recognizing true strengths, dealing with global stress, and finding consistent energy. We also look at our baggage stories and how they grow roots that talk us out of exploring things we are meant to do. Do you have pre-conceived beliefs about "why" you can't do something? Believe in yourself, but don't always believe yourself.  Topics:  Often times the things we hate become the strongest loves Drill sergeant coaching Do you have athletic baggage? Coach Robbie goes fishing The path of least resistance Believe in yourself but don’t always believe yourself What a coach’s job really is Frustrated, overtrained, disgruntled Global stresses - work, job, family, training No one trains well when they’re stressed Recognizing your strength Getting more value out of your workouts How are past infests our thoughts Why we carry someone else’s baggage Bad experiences are from bad preparation Commitment and Motivation are Feelings not Action Zach Bitter and fueling ultra training Investing vs. Extracting in training Invest in yourself long term   Registration is NOW OPEN for 2020 C26 Camps. Find out more on our Camps Page.  If you'd like to support the Crushing Iron Podcast, hit up our Pledge Page and help us keep this podcast on the rails. Thanks in advance! You can also support us at our  new store at CrushingIron.com. We have some NEW classic logo t-shirts and the Official Crushing Iron Spectator shirt for sale. Support the cast and get some new gear for it! Are you thinking about raising your game or getting started in triathlon with a coach? Check out our Crushing Iron Coaching Philosophy Video Please subscribe and rate Crushing Iron on YouTube and iTunes. Support our podcast with some New Gear at  CrushingIron.com For information on the C26 Coach’s Eye custom swim analysis, coaching, or training camps email: C26Coach@gmail.com Facebook: CrushingIron YouTube: Crushing Iron Twitter: CrushingIron Instagram: C26_Triathlon www.crushingiron.com Mike Tarrolly - crushingiron@gmail.com Robbie Bruce - c26coach@gmail.com

Sometimes things we hate wind up being our strongest loves. Today we look at recognizing true strengths, dealing with global stress, and finding consistent energy. We also look at our baggage stories and how they grow roots that talk us out of exploring things we are meant to do. Do you have pre-conceived beliefs about "why" you can't do something? Believe in yourself, but don't always believe yourself.  Topics: <ul> <li>Often times the things we hate become the strongest loves</li> <li>Drill sergeant coaching</li> <li>Do you have athletic baggage?</li> <li>Coach Robbie goes fishing</li> <li>The path of least resistance</li> <li>Believe in yourself but don’t always believe yourself</li> <li>What a coach’s job really is</li> <li>Frustrated, overtrained, disgruntled</li> <li>Global stresses - work, job, family, training</li> <li>No one trains well when they’re stressed</li> <li>Recognizing your strength</li> <li>Getting more value out of your workouts</li> <li>How are past infests our thoughts</li> <li>Why we carry someone else’s baggage</li> <li>Bad experiences are from bad preparation</li> <li>Commitment and Motivation are Feelings not Action</li> <li>Zach Bitter and fueling ultra training</li> <li>Investing vs. Extracting in training</li> <li>Invest in yourself long term </li> </ul> Registration is NOW OPEN for 2020 C26 Camps. Find out more on our <a href="http://crushingiron.com/camps/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Camps Page</a>.  If you'd like to support the Crushing Iron Podcast, hit up our <a href="http://crushingiron.com/pledge/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Pledge Page</a> and help us keep this podcast on the rails. Thanks in advance! You can also support us at our <a> new store</a> at <a href="http://CrushingIron.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">CrushingIron.com</a>. 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 <a href="http://crushingiron.com/coaching/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Coaching Philosophy Video</a> Please subscribe and rate Crushing Iron on YouTube and iTunes. Support our podcast with some New Gear at <a> CrushingIron.com</a> For information on the C26 Coach’s Eye custom swim analysis, coaching, or training camps email: <a href="mailto:C26Coach@gmail.com">C26Coach@gmail.com</a> Facebook: CrushingIron YouTube: Crushing Iron Twitter: CrushingIron Instagram: C26_Triathlon <a href="http://www.crushingiron.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.crushingiron.com</a> Mike Tarrolly - <a href="mailto:crushingiron@gmail.com">crushingiron@gmail.com</a> Robbie Bruce - <a href="mailto:c26coach@gmail.com">c26coach@gmail.com</a>

#327 -  Training and Racing Baggage

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: C26Coach@gmail.com Facebook: CrushingIron YouTube: Crushing Iron Twitter: CrushingIron Instagram: C26_Triathlon www.crushingiron.com Mike Tarrolly - crushingiron@gmail.com Robbie Bruce - c26coach@gmail.com 

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 <a href="http://www.patreon.com/crushingiron" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Crushing Iron podcast on Patreon</a>, 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 <a href="crushingiron.com/shop" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">new store</a> at <a href="http://CrushingIron.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">CrushingIron.com</a>. 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 <a href="http://crushingiron.com/coaching/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Coaching Philosophy Video</a>   We still have a few slots left for next year's camp, but they're going fast. Check out our <a href="https://runsignup.com/Race/TN/Nashville/C26TriathlonCamp?remMeAttempt=" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> 2019 Camp Schedule here</a>.  Please subscribe and rate Crushing Iron on YouTube and iTunes. Support our podcast with some New Gear at <a href="crushingiron.com/shop" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">CrushingIron.com</a> For information on the C26 Coach’s Eye custom swim analysis, coaching, or training camps email: C26Coach@gmail.com Facebook: CrushingIron YouTube: Crushing Iron Twitter: CrushingIron Instagram: C26_Triathlon <a href="http://www.crushingiron.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.crushingiron.com</a> Mike Tarrolly - <a href="mailto:crushingiron@gmail.com">crushingiron@gmail.com</a> Robbie Bruce - <a href="mailto:c26coach@gmail.com">c26coach@gmail.com</a>

#211 - The 3-Headed Athlete

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