Crushing Iron Triathlon Podcast

This may seem simple or boring but we believe it is the absolute key to successful racing. Be patient, often way longer than you think you need to be. When you pass or get pass matters. We also look at why people lose motivation in triathlon and the reason is often easy to fix. Do you train with a negative split mentality? Do you take what the course gives you? And we’ll tell you why training by MPH is a losing battle.  Topics: BBMC - Blake Becker shout out  The power of holding back in training  Ironman and Pacing Swim Gears How much time do you really save in the swim? When you’re married to a pace Practicing restraint Lack of execution is the real problem Why your fitness doesn’t show in races Paying the Piper Negative split training Slow starts Taking what the course gives you The goal is to pass at toward the end Roasted on the Stick Winning to pain ratio The mentality of fighting back The power of the pass Math lessons and correlation to pacing Who slows down the least? Where motivation goes to die Tra

There’s no such thing as a perfect lead up to a race. No matter where you are, there are things you can do to get your mind and body in the best place possible. That’s why we race. Keeping your body fresh is where we want to be. Can you flip the switch when it matters? How many times can you go to the well? Topics: Serious Season Madison Course ride weekend when we eat sleep and breathe ironman mentally unwinding Swimming lake Monona Seasonal EPO The last two big weekends before Wisconsin Countdown to Chattanooga Give yourself a break Flipping the training switch Molly Seidel in woman’s marathon - “I just kinda wanted to stick my nose where it didn’t belong.” Training and fitness matter, but it’s so much about mentality Nothing is guaranteed on race day Staying optimistic in your training Minimal Effective Dose When the Enormity of a race wears you down When you have nothing to lose Stopping at the beginning of taper The hardest part of training Why people give up on triathlon --------------- Coach Mike is

We head back to our roots with this one as Mike is at the lake in Wisconsin and Robbie is at his mom's in Nashville. We talk about training on vacation, how to focus and what's important. Then we turn to the listener questions. When are you ready for Ironman. Speed walking, outdoor pools, sweat tests and much more!  --------------- Coach Mike is accepting full-time athletes. Please check out the benefits of Customized Weekly Coaching here or contact Mike directly at: CrushingIron@gmail.com  Registration is now open for the C26 Club Training Program. Take the worry and stress out of your 2021 season planning, recovering, taper, etc. For more information, please visit www.C26Triathlon.com/the-c26-club Looking for a swim analysis, personalized zones for training, and an awesome experience? Check out our New C26 Hub Training Center in Chattanooga.  C26 Gear is now available (for a limited time) at www.c26triathlon.com/c26-store  A great way to support the podcast!  Looking for an awesome coach? Former Professio

Today we talk about how you should “feel” when you train. How much is too much, how much is not enough. Is 70.3 shape good enough to do a short Ironman build? Also, the “Ironman freak out” and how most athletes translate their panic into over training. Can you be in better Ironman shape than 70.3 shape? And finally we look at IRONMAN Wisconsin’s move to June and how that will affect athletes and the race itself. Topics: The IRONMAN FREAK OUT Who would be our ideal guest? When do you start your build? Burning matches in training Overconfidence and your race How to peak at the perfect time Mental peaks The difference between Ironman and 70.3 shape Tired and fatigued too early in the cycle Finding that late season spark in training Being fresh on race day Chasing “gains” on every workout Understanding absorbing the load Sticking to the intention of the workout Couch to Ironman Raising the percentage of getting to the start line healthy and fresh Hammering yourself into the ground Mental, emotional, physical bur

We made it to 500 and couldn't have done it without you. We reflect a little and possibly discover the origin moment of C26. We also talk about some of our favorite moments together and how this community built itself. As always there are thoughts about how to make training for this sport more enjoyable and on your terms.  --------------- Coach Mike is accepting full-time athletes. Please check out the benefits of Customized Weekly Coaching here or contact Mike directly at: CrushingIron@gmail.com  Registration is now open for the C26 Club Training Program. Take the worry and stress out of your 2021 season planning, recovering, taper, etc. For more information, please visit www.C26Triathlon.com/the-c26-club Looking for a swim analysis, personalized zones for training, and an awesome experience? Check out our New C26 Hub Training Center in Chattanooga.  C26 Gear is now available (for a limited time) at www.c26triathlon.com/c26-store  A great way to support the podcast!  Looking for an awesome coach? Former Pr

Today Mike and Robbie talk about mistakes they made in Ohio and more importantly, what they learned. Even bad races can be success stories if you learn and use that to become better at racing. We talk about pre-race nerves, pacing, how the swim impacts your bike, what endurance means when it comes to discomfort. Also, how deep can you dig and are you willing to make changes to get better. You shouldn’t always have to depend on adrenaline… today it’s about getting faster and making races feel easier.  Topics: Mike’s coaching Short Ironman Builds What you want more than anything from a race If you’re super confident, you are probably overtrained Mike and Robbie Reflect on their Racing at Ohio Pre-Race Nerves The one perfect race we always chase Success vs. Learning Mike and pacing De-briefing from your race What’s next questions after racing Your Athlete Cycle The only way you can truly have a bad race The right questions to ask yourself How Deep can you Dig? Enduring discomfort  Ironman pace in your 70.3 Pris

Another "Road Cast" as we go over everything we learned and experienced at Ohio 70.3. C26 had 30 athletes race, including Coach Robbie, and Mike (Run Relay slot). It turned out to be a much tougher day than we thought with high humidity and dew point. We talk about things we did right and things we would have done differently. The delayed start, the stories within the race and our general impressions of Ohio 70.3.  --------------- Check out our new Hub Experience/Condo Combo package deal for only $475. Limited time offer! Book directly with C26operations@gmail.com  Coach Mike is accepting full-time athletes. Please check out the benefits of Customized Weekly Coaching here or contact Mike directly at: CrushingIron@gmail.com  Registration is now open for the C26 Club Training Program. Take the worry and stress out of your 2021 season planning, recovering, taper, etc. For more information, please visit www.C26Triathlon.com/the-c26-club Looking for a swim analysis, personalized zones for training, and an awesom

Today, we talk about Ironman 70.3 Ohio from the Road as we drive to Columbus. The double transition, swim tactics and warm up, bike course and why you should be patient, in-depth thoughts on the run course, including hills, shade, and when to be careful. Mike's Trek store troubles, missing coffee, and how to plan your next road trip. --------------- Check out our new Hub Experience/Condo Combo package deal for only $475. Limited time offer! Book directly with C26operations@gmail.com  Coach Mike is accepting full-time athletes. Please check out the benefits of Customized Weekly Coaching here or contact Mike directly at: CrushingIron@gmail.com  Registration is now open for the C26 Club Training Program. Take the worry and stress out of your 2021 season planning, recovering, taper, etc. For more information, please visit www.C26Triathlon.com/the-c26-club Looking for a swim analysis, personalized zones for training, and an awesome experience? Check out our New C26 Hub Training Center in Chattanooga.  C26 Gear i

We open with talk of Jan Frodeno vs. Lionel Sanders in the Tri-Battle. Then it’s into ideas about how we might do a version of a unique triathlon. Then it’s onto Ironman and what makes the events so special. Families, friends, and supporters drive the sport. Then it’s onto what motivates people to race Ironman and how to sustain that motivation. We also take a look at how you should judge yourself, both in training and in race results.  Topics: Ohio 70.3 Weekend for C26  Thunder Triathlon More F1 Racing Chat? Triathlon Battle  Frodeno-Sanders go head to head!  How to get more interest in pro triathletes If WE were going to put on a Race Scripted Record Breaking  What makes Ironman so special Ironman as a life changer What draws people into Ironman Why Robbie and Mike got into the sport Re-igniting “glory days” Using others fo fuel your fire What’s sustainable for you? Proving someone else wrong What being competitive is about How to judge your race What should you put in your basket? You can’t control other

Mike takes us inside his Ironman Chattanooga training with some unique admissions. Plus, why training in the heat can get in our heads so much. Reasons why you start to doubt yourself as the race gets closer and how to shift perspective. Eating, training, and losing weight as your training volume increases. Race weight. What to eat the two days before your race. Frodeno vs. Sanders in an epic clash? And Speaking of Clash…for some reason, Challenge Daytona changes their brand.  Topics:  Coach Mike talks about his training for Ironman Chattanooga When you feel like you’re behind the 8 Ball  When Reality Sets in Swimming in outside pools Outside runs, rides and recovery Tired after longer sessions? The raising level of uncertainty Tired Decision making  Hungry decision making  Having a short memory in training Sugar shakes Training Peaks “peak performances” Put THIS in your race bag for strong mentality Fighting and clawing to get to our minimum performance How to set your race power using multiple workouts Eat

This one meanders a bit, but then gets into actionable Ironman racing strategies. How physical meets mental throughout the day. When/if to turn up the bike, and how to think about your marathon. We get into training harder than you should race and how that translates into mile by mile strategy. We also talk about how to tackle your “B-Race” and why the results shouldn’t fool you. We talk about peaking at the right time, how you should feel out of the swim and off the bike, and playing the Ironman “run game.” It’s all about nailing the first 135 miles.  Topics: Musselman talk  Post Race Food  The problem with “reviews” The year of deferrals  Condensed racing schedules Assuming we’re better than we were last year What hurts a triathletes performance Pacing, nutrition, and transitions Practicing harder than the game The B-Race as a Crystal Ball?? What will disrupt your ultimate performance How to race a B-Race Peaking at the right time How to Race Ironman When/If to push the Ironman Bike Running the IM Marathon

Improvement comes when we’re least stressed but the pressure to be green in training peaks or perfect leading up to a race can take over our mindset, and take away the fun. Today… we look at what it looks like to “try” and to “not try.” Going from mentally weak to strong. We talk about unhealthy obsessions, what a “successful” race looks like. And skewed views of perfection. This is your journey and you should assign your own value to success in training, racing, and life.  Topics: Coaching and Learning  Becoming a different person over the year This is YOUR Journey Reward systems in life Our Endless Pool blew a gasket  Kids and Courage It’s about Trying The value assigned to everything How to understand racing  The numbers vs. the effort Doing positive things as a person What does “Good work” feel like? Skewed views of perfection Life stress and improving  Who have you turned me into? Mentally weak to strong Disappointed by COLORS in Training Peaks Overheating mentality Unhealthy obsession The best training

There’s a lot of beauty in bad days. They can remind us that we’re in the ballpark, we still need work, or help us realize patience. We always have work to do and successful triathletes don’t get too high or too low depending on the day. So much of this sport is mental and if you can focus on controlling how you look at things, you will be in a better place to race. Just because a gadget is out there doesn’t mean you need it. Some of the best athletes train by feel and effort. Also.. how bike training helps your run, how to adjust mindsets, and letting go of “easy.” And… How to tell when your training is going well.   Topics: From a training plan to coaching Negative split for the year Mike’s wake-up call The concept of easy The beauty of Shit Shows The quick fix lifestyle  The Hardest Ironman Training Plan on the Planet We always have work to do Always be hungry Ticket gate vs. crossing the turnstile  Are you where you “think” you should be? Behind on Swimming? Improving three sports at a time  Patience wit

The nuances can make or break your race. Today, we get into what to look for, how to think about it, and fix it, often times on the fly. We look at why Ironman is such a difficult race to perfect from an effort and nutritional perspective. We look at how recognize warning signs, how to adjust, and how to come back to baseline before our race goes to hell. Topics: Ironman Coeur d'Alene was tough for AG’s and Pros Lionel Sanders and Sam Long at it again 70.3 vs. Ironman Nutrition in a Full Plan A, B and C Making Mistakes and Correcting them in race Fitness vs. Nutrition How to Practice Nutrition correctly Why Races can go wrong Building Up for your Race What to do when you can’t run Expecting and knowing that bad things will happen Adjusting on the fly Zone 4 Lungs and Zone 2 Legs You’d better know what heat feels like When HR is jumping out of your chest The 5 minute bike test Swim Fitness Paying attention to how you feel In Race Recovery Dumb Trainers vs. Smart Trainers Don’t force feed power or effort ----

It was a Wild weekend of Racing and C26 Triathlon Camping and we get into it all. Plus, we really look at why we might do such a tough sport and what keeps driving people to the finish line. We contend that you must do hard things to improve in life and they create a Ripple Effect across everything you do. Race energy, training breakthroughs, and building confidence.  Topics: - Why do we do this? - Beginnings and Endings - Feeling accomplished - The power of people  - Isolation and the difficulty of sport - Perfection in a bubble  - Race Energy  - Breakthroughs in training - Growing through sport  - Breaking through our limits  - That sense of accomplishment  - Confidence to do whatever it is  - The Ripple Effect - "It wasn't that bad" - The Ego - Question Everything  - Choosing to Underachieve  --------------- Check out our new Hub Experience/Condo Combo package deal for only $475. Limited time offer! Book directly with C26operations@gmail.com  Coach Mike is accepting full-time athletes. Please check out th

This is an energized cast inspired by you. Some great open water training/workout ideas. We talk double-transition strategy and give insight for spectators. We look at how to race your 70.3 if your A-Race is a full. Swallow water in the swim? We have some thoughts on that. What about running a marathon during your triathlon training? Smart trainer vs. Dumb trainer and the power meter combination. Aero helmets vs. Road helmets if you have a hot race. Worth the trade off? This one is caffeinated.  Topics: Hub/Condo Combo pricing goes up July 15 Our podcast legacy slot Dual Transition preparation Open Water Swim workouts Swim-a-ghetti  Fall A-Race Full IM Training . . . how do you handle your 70.3? The pandemic gave me too many races… what should be priority? Marathons in the middle of training Tour de France prediction Core temp return on investment Don’t blow past your systems check  Aero Helmet vs Road Helmet hot races Open water bloating solutions How to not swallow water in the swim Shaved legs? Sprints an

This podcast was inspired by a vulnerable post about body image in our closed Facebook group. We touch on that, then get into healthy approaches to training, including eating enough to sustain our training, not feeling obligated to impress your coach, and why we should leave room for growth from mistakes. We get into how coaches can and should remove the burdens from your busy life. YOU are ultimately in charge of your training and only you know the intended outcome. You have the power to make decisions along the way that enhance your health and happiness.  Topics: Hub/Condo Deal Ending July 15 Des Moines 70.3 Thoughts Formula One Lessons with Coach Robbie New Tires for your Big Race? Body Image Eating and Health Are you eating Enough? Training shouldn’t be punishment Unhealthy Relationships with training The strength in vulnerability  Our training plans are in pencil You are in charge of your training “Day off and don’t argue with me” Soviet gymnasts Burden Removal Bobby Knight, Nick Saban, Phil Jackson How

How do we find happiness in the process? A lot of triathletes have “the worst day ever” or “I’m ready for the podium” workouts, but how can we gravitate more towards the middle? How do we leave our brain behind and have fun and satisfaction from doing the work? Today, we dive into training to get better without focusing on the end results and numbers. We’re all putting together a puzzle and there’s a lot of power in seeing the beauty in a new picture every day, even if it isn’t quite finished. Also, when to ramp up load, putting on blinders, and when you should skip workouts.  Topics: Possibility Training 4100 for 41 Endless Pool - Swimming Comparison Finding your nugget How do you engage with what you’re doing? Appropriately Challenging 100 Days of Running Load me up Coach  Having Restraint Small Ball in Triathlon Training A Chronic Problem for Triathletes When you should ramp up Load The signs of Good Training How do you really work at getting better? Progress Equals Happiness Time Lapse Puzzle Analogy All

Are you training for goals or the Possibilities. It’s an interesting distinction, but when you leave it open ended there’s less “what do I do next” and more discovery. This is one them from today’s cast, the other is, in order to reach the heights we know we can reach, we have to do the work. We talk about the Olympic Swim Trials and how swimmers don’t get caught up in gadgets, but focus on how to get better and train for the possibilities. We also talk about how to get faster on the bike and why the best way to get better in this sport is by keeping things simple.  Topics: 41 in 36 Base Nutrition as a hair care product The overload of deceptive information in triathlon How to keep training simple Optimism and Hope Turning inward to be more consistent What if you fail to reach your expectations? What’s wrong with trying to feel good every day in training? US Swim Trials It’s all about the sweat equity How Spiritual connection lines up with training Distracted lives Doing the work can be boring and monotonous

If you don’t like hair cut stories, skip to 10 minute mark. After that it’s all about how to handle the heat, humidity and dew point. How you should train in it, when you should not train in it. We look at how pace, RPE, and recovery are effected by heat and especially Dew Point. We discuss what is too hard in heat and how best to prepare for training in heat and hot races. Can you tame your ego enough to run outside when it’s hot? We get into the purpose of bricks and good heat volume tactics.  Topics: Mike and Robbie’s Hair Cut delirium  Heat, Humidity, Dew Point overview (starts at 10 minutes) Heat acclimation Heart Rate too high? RPE and Recovery are different Are you “losing fitness or speed?” What are you doing BEFORE you run in heat? The Dew Point crushes people Pushing too hard in heat . . . how you’ll know Weight Loss and Heat  The best way to run yourself into the ground Managing stress  Taming your ego The problem with “throwing in” a Sprint or Oly  Crushing Yourself doesn’t make you better or fas