Crushing Iron Triathlon Podcast

Please subscribe to Crushing Iron on iTunes. Today, Coach Robbie grills Mike about what it was like to go from the couch to Ironman as a 50-year-old.  The whole process started with a 5K and ended at Ironman Wisconsin 18 months later.  They discuss the physical and mental components of changing a lifestyle in such a dramatic fashion and what was learned along the way.  Some of the topics are: - What convinced Mike he could tackle and Ironman - The importance of recovery as you get older - Turning points in Mike's belief system - How Mike went from a 42 minute Olympic swim to a 1:20 Ironman at Wisconsin - How to virtually guarantee a solid Ironman run - Mike's longest run ever was 14 miles - How Coach Robbie kept him focused over a long 9-month-plan - Overcoming mental and emotional burnout - The mind game Mike played with himself to assure a sub-12 Ironman Please review our podcast on iTunes www.crushingiron.com 

Please subscribe to Crushing Iron on iTunes. Triathlon has so many products it can make your head spin.  But which are frauds and which are for real? Today we have in-depth and honest discussion on a lot triathlete's favorite gear, habits, and nutrition, including: • Compression Socks • Chocolate Milk • Ice Baths • Stretching • Altitude Training • Coca Cola • Pull Buoys • Massages • Training Masks • Windbreakers Please subscribe to Crushing Iron on iTunes. www.crushingiron.com Reference Links from Podcast Chocolate Milk Stretching Ice Baths Compression Socks

Mike and Robbie track their 24 hours before bed until the Ironman finish line.  These tactics apply to non-Ironman distance as well.  If you've done (or never done) there's a lot of food for thought in this episode which discusses the following: • Night before Race Meals • Sleep strategies • Wake up calls • Morning of race meals • Last hour before the swim thoughts/nutrition • Tactics for the Swim • Nutrition for first 10 miles of bike • Gastro challenges • The biggest mistake people make on the bike • Prepping for run while on the bike • Nutrition/Hydration strategies for the run • Post-race fuel • A great way to clean your top, shorts, and shoes  Email your questions, thoughts, topic ideas to crushingiron@gmail.com www.crushingiron.com 

In this episode we cover: Breaking your bike into two in one day Cycling workouts that are best for your run Why you should pay attention to your "natural cadence" on the bike The best way to attack your trainer workouts The great cadence debate - high rpm or low rpm? From Injury to a negative split run at Ironman Lake Placid. Is your long weekend run overrated? Finding that breakout moment to give you confidence. Single leg drills  Please leave us a review and follow Crushing Iron on FB, YouTube, and Twitter.   www.crushingiron.com 

The documentary Minimalism fueled a lot of today's conversation on the Crushing Iron podcast.  We were curious how simplifying your training could help you be a better athlete and get more out of life along the way.  So we discussed the following: - Decluttering your workout routine - Running with your dog, spouse, friends more often - Simplifying your diet for more consistent results - How cleaning your environment reduces stress - All time favorite personal moments in triathlon (they're not the races) - The 80/20 rule for successful training - 3 Keys to life according to Adam Robinson from the Tim Ferris podcast.  Please leave a review for this podcast on iTunes.   www.crushingiron.com 

Dr. Oz would probably love this podcast.  Mike and Robbie dig into how they've changed physically, emotionally, and spiritually since they started triathlon. They talk about addiction, delusional passion, and how triathlon can be a vehicle for a better life instead of living our lives for triathlon. They explore social media's impact on the health of the sport, the high of your first race, and the lows that come from a triathlon lifestyle.  Listen to find out how you can win a free Crushing Iron t-shirt.   Please review on iTunes Follow Crushing Iron on Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube www.crushingiron.com

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 sh

Mike and Robbie review the KONA Broadcast on NBC and it opened an interesting question: Should Ironman move the World Championships out of KONA?  That conversation happens toward the end at the 25 minute mark and Mike was totally against it at first, but completely changed his tune.  We also cover: - The Jan Frodeno/Sebastian Kienle match up.   - Ryf and Rinny - Men vs. Women and the future of pros at Kona - The human interest, including the heart wrenching story of the woman burned in an ultra marathon. - The oldest man to finish at Kona - Advertising during the broadcast - Why moving the World Championships off the island would be the best thing for the sport. - Ironman World Championships in Madison, Wisconsin . . . or Chattanooga??   Please review and rate us iTunes, Stitcher, and Google Play. Follow Crushing Iron on Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube. www.crushingiron.com   

Does ego disrupt your balance in Training? Do holidays throw you off? When you add Ironman to the mix it's easy to lose control.  Today we look at a bunch of strategies to keep your life and training in balance with so much going on in your life.  - How To Handle Training While Sick - Importance of Training in the Morning - How Family Can Make Training More Purposeful - Why Pro Triathlete Lionel Sanders Changed His Approach  - How Ego Can Disrupt Progress - Why Morning Swims Are Critical - Repetition and Frequency Are King - The Power of Flexible Training Schedules - Are You Forcing Training? - Christmas Cookies Here's a link to the Lionel Sanders blog post we referenced.  Subscribe, rate, review on iTunes (Stitcher and Google Play) Sign up for our Friday Five email on www.crushingiron.com 

Have you been sabotaging your races?  Are you hoping to move up from 20th or 30th to the podium?  Back of the pack to mid-pack? This is the podcast for you. We look at great ways to take your training (and racing) to the next level.  In this episode you'll find out: - How To Win A Free Coaching Consultation - How To Prep Your Body To Start The Season - If Your Base Training Has Plateaued  - How to break through 15+ Slots In Your Race - What it really takes to make an Ironman Podium - To Prepare Your Body For the Next Phase - If you're lost in the numbers - To Break Race Prep Into Blocks Subscribe, rate, review on iTunes (stitcher and google play) Robbie’s Consultation Friday Five Email us: CrushingIron@gmail.com www.crushingiron.com  

Are you running too fast in training?  Probably!  Today Mike and Coach Robbie look at the timeless run training method of Ernst Van Aaken.  At the core of his theory is that we need to train in ways that make more efficient use of oxygen for our heart and cells.  We'll take a deep dive into the theory of running slow.   Link to article about Ernst Van Aaken from The Science of Running Please review us on iTunes.  Send questions and comments to crushingiron@gmail.com Follow Crushing Iron on Facebook and Twitter

The key to most things in life is learning from your mistakes and resolving them so they don't create anxiety in the future.  This is absolutely true in triathlon.  Did you have a bad swimming experience, but not address it?  Afraid of flat tires because you haven't learned to change them fast?  Afraid you might not finish your first Ironman?  Mike and Coach Robbie discuss how embracing mistakes builds confidence in yourself and your race.  

Is your coach listening to your needs? In this episode, Mike and Coach Robbie talk about his Coaching Philosophy, including why it's important for a coach to really know their athlete and how motivation, creativity, and listening are huge elements for helping you reach your goals.   They look at general theory, plus each of the individual sports: swim, bike, run.   If you have questions, comments, or ideas for a future podcast, send them to crushingiron@gmail.com Be sure to follow Crushing Iron on Facebook and Twitter.  

How do you prepare for race pain?   Topics include: Preparing for the pain of an Ironman Run A mentally daunting run workout "Relaxing Away" the pain De-hydration and inflammation  Simulating the pain in workouts Using oxygen in a more efficient way Is it pain, or discomfort? Send us your topics or questions: CrushingIron@gmail.com  Be sure to follow Crushing Iron on Facebook, Twitter, and NOW ON ITUNES.  

The IRONMAN Wisconsin Course, from mass start, to hilly bike, to the crazy crowd support on the run.  Both Mike and Robbie raced Wisconsin this year and they talk about why it's one of their favorite races along with: - The unparalleled crowd support - How to handle the Mass Swim Start - Little talked about challenges of the IMWI Swim - Strategies for handling the Bike - What people underestimate on the Bike Course - The Best and Worst of the Run Course - Why the IMWI Finish may be the best If you have any topics you'd like Crushing Iron to discuss, email us at: CrushingIron@gmail.com  Be sure to Follow Crushing Iron on Facebook and Twitter for all things Ironman Triathlon.  

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   

Check out our new Training Center, the C26 Hub in Chattanooga.  Learn more about Custom Weekly C26 Coaching  Get your C26 Gear ******* Crushing Iron Podcast #2 covers: 03:17 - The Smart Way to plan your 2017 Race Calendar 08:20 - Keeping Off Season Training Fun but Focused 13:22 - Overall Body Balance in Workouts  15:50 - Do you want a training plan or a Coach? 19:45 - "Speeding Up" versus "Slowing Down The Least" 24:00 - Building Power to Lose Power 26:22 - Mental and Physical Hurdles of an IRONMAN Marathon 34:24 - How to Ruin Your Race 35:39 - Self Calibrating your internal Power and Pace meters Send Questions to CrushingIron@Gmail.com www.crushingiron.com 

Check out our new Training Center, the C26 Hub in Chattanooga.  Learn more about Custom Weekly C26 Coaching  Get your C26 Gear ******* This is the first Crushing Iron podcast with Mike and Coach Robbie.  Our focus is on age group athletes that want to get better, along with get more out of the sport, including peace of mind and enjoyment.   Today's Podcast covers: 00:00 - Setting 2017 Goals (The reality of qualifying for KONA) 07:27 - IRONMAN as a bucket list versus a path to growth 16:30 - Setting realistic goals based on race-day conditions 18:55 - New IRONMAN races and how that impacts us 24:21 - Breaking through barriers in off-season 26:25 - Why the swim is more important than most people think 38:21 - IRONMAN's shortened races dilemma Please send any questions to crushingiron@gmail.com www.crushingiron.com