Crushing Iron Triathlon Podcast

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Sinopsis

Find out why thousands of beginner, intermediate, and advanced athletes are improving their training and racing with accessible, functional and genuine conversation about triathlon. An Age Group triathlete and his coach, who aren't afraid to laugh at themselves,look for smart and enjoyable solutions in a sport that's often dumb and painful. Mike Tarrolly and Robbie Bruce explore the mental, emotional, physical, and spiritual side of training and racing everything from Ironman to a Sprint. on Monday and Thursday.

Episodios

  • Prisoners Of The Future

    22/03/2024 Duración: 57min

    (We have C26 Swim School this week, so this is a reposted podcast). Ever feel the pressure of too much going on? That anxious feeling is getting out of the moment. Today, we look at how that affects training and how we THINK about training. It's easy to get caught up on race day when it's 5 months away, but today is all that matters. Do something. Let it go. And get in touch with your body and the moment. *** Time is running out to sign up for THE C26 CLUB PROGRAM FOR 2024!  Check it out! Topics: Life Keeps Going Time to get back to work Sore feet Wired to go . . . .  How am I gonna get everything done? Feeling defeated Hardest thing to do Prisoner of the Future Flipping the switch The things we CAN control Attachment to perfection Hire someone else to be in control of your life What’s your baseline of self-acceptance  Thought of Quitting Raining at the Lab Are we good enough? Everything is amazing and no one is happy Get in tune with your body When your training fights itself --------------- Coach Mike is

  • From Final Four To Ironman (Repost)

    21/03/2024 Duración: 56min

    (With March Madness upon us and C26 Swim School in progress, we thought it was a good time to revisit an old podcast with Zak Showalter and how he started training for Ironman after playing in the Final Four). Sorry about the intro music. haha.  Imagine playing basketball in front of 70,000 people and millions on TV. Today's guest, Zak Showalter, did just that for the University of Wisconsin. His career took him to 2 different Final Fours and four Sweet 16's and now he's tackling Ironman. He's graduated, stepped away from basketball, and turned his sights on Ironman Wisconsin. Our goal for this podcast was to see how many lessons learned from Zak's days at Wisconsin under Hall of Fame coach Bo Ryan translate into triathlon. As it turned out, a lot of them do. We start with some of Zak’s endurance background and early training challenges. Then go into how what he learned on the basketball floor can be translated into Ironman training:  Were you ever into endurance sports before? What it's like hanging out wit

  • Chattanooga 70.3 Preview (Repost)

    20/03/2024 Duración: 57min

    (We have C26 Swim School this week, so this is a reposted Podcast and we will not have a booth at Chatt). We begin with the Swim Start, including when to get there and how to fuel as you position yourself in the massive field of athletes. Then to the “fast but fair” bike course. We break it out by section and look at where to push and when to hold off for your best bike split. Onto the run where it can either be fast or eat your lunch. There’s not much truly flat here, so racing smart, understanding the terrain, and staying cool with a lower HR could make the difference.  Topics: Last Minute Larry Water Temp  Swim is long . . . how to handle it Swimming with current tips What time to expect for your swim When you should get in line to start swim Chatt has a good Pro Field Bike course can be fast . . . but . . .  First 10 miles The stretch on the loop before Andrew’s  Where to hold back and where to make speed Rough road sections . . . be prepared Run course can be fast . . . but  You have about .5 miles befo

  • Ironman Texas Preview (Repost)

    20/03/2024 Duración: 50min

    (We have the C26 Swim School this week, so this is a reposted podcast). Today we focus on Ironman Texas strategy, but this podcast is great for anyone racing an Ironman, especially when it’s hot. We always talk about not obsessing about the weather, but when you know it might be hot, it’s smart to prepare. We look at all kinds of hot racing strategies, talk about why Texas is a sneaky challenging course, and why you will want to prepare to suffer. This is a C26 Team race, so be sure to say hi out on the course.  Topics: Mushy Open Wetsuit legal? Swim strategy Prepare for a slower swim Red to Orange buoy transition Spectator’s paradise T-1 Concrete Bike - windy and flat 1st outdoor ride? Ice bottles before the swim Core temperature Cooling on the bike  Fueling on the bike Coming off the bike Walking early aid stations It’s gonna Hurt Tough Love Find a mantra Buy C26 Gear Here: https://c26triathlon.com/c26-store/ Check out our coaches: https://c26triathlon.com/meet-the-coaches/ Mike Tarrolly: CrushingIron@gma

  • #756 – High IQ Early Season Racing

    15/03/2024 Duración: 01h02min

    Are you running on gas or fumes at the end of your races? Today, we take a deep look into how to start the season smart and snowball that into better races as the year goes on. We talk about creating momentum and how to use your first race in a way that will actually teach you something about getting better. We look at heat, wind, dew point, along with why pacing is always your best friend. We talk about how to race from before the swim all the way to the end of the run and why most of us make huge mistakes before we even realize it. We look at why so much of passing on the run is final . . . along with how bad little decisions earl can make for a miserable race. There’s nothing better than finishing a race on your terms. Today, we look at the best strategies to do just that.  Topics: Is winter “that bad?”  Making your strength stronger Playing little games in training Momentum vs. Complacency Do what you love  Creating momentum Perceived fears that aren’t real Local endorsements Wind, heat, dew point Be rea

  • #755 – Cultivating "Ah Ha" Moments

    12/03/2024 Duración: 01h05min

    Today, we go over important “ah ha” moments in our racing and coaching career. Things that changed the game for us as athletes and coaches. We look at why working on your strength is so important and can set the tone for your training. Also, why we tend to skimp on one of the sports. We talk about understanding effort and pacing and why being obsessed with pace, power, and time can be the worst strategy. Getting a grasp of your all day pace. Knowing when to hold back and when to let it rip. How we learned to grasp the concept of patience and how it pays off. Getting your ego out of the way and listening to your gut.  Topics:  Did we save the daylight? When swimming dictates the process Obstacles of getting into the workouts When biking dictates the process We all have a sport we think we can “skimp” on Swimming can gas you Feeling like you’re under a microscope Not giving a fuck about pace, power, and time What’s going to make you better?? Race your own race No one cares Pace Addiction The Patience Message W

  • #754 – Confidence And Vulnerability - You are the ultimate decision maker

    08/03/2024 Duración: 01h03min

    Today we give you the power to make your own decisions in training. As coaches we think it’s important for athletes to learn through trial and error. As in really learning . . . along with, believing in your gut. We look at an example of someone who was coming off being sick and due for an FTP test. Did they rest, or know deep down that they were ready. Also, we talk about owning how you feel… giving your body a real chance to decide. We talk about how to look for signs of life in workouts. Living to 99 years old with a sharp mind. And the power of combining confidence with vulnerability.  Topics:  Decision making in training  A little pro talk 99 years old and sharp as a tack Are you confident in your decision making? Nobody knows better than you When we put too much stock in situations Life isn’t about spoon feeding You’re alone on the course Calming down the chatter FTP test timing - yes or no? Own how you feel Looking in the mirror and saying “podium bound” When you’re sick, you start treating yourself b

  • #753 – Attitude Adjustments

    04/03/2024 Duración: 01h03min

    We both felt like we needed attitude adjustments today, so we dove a little deeper. We look at some of the stresses we feel when thinking about our training, races, and life. In other words, figuring things out on our own. Robbie talks about the challenges he’s facing with Ironman Texas and how he’s stepped back and found positive solutions. Mike has another hard talk with himself and gets to the bottom of a few things. We also look at sickness and why we should change our perspective. Also, solving problems and getting out of negative head space. The biggest myth in triathlon. Also, why pacing can affect your outlook on training, and sifting through the complications of too many thoughts in your head.  Topics: Figuring things out on your own March can be exciting . . .  Sitting down and sorting out the stressors of our lives Too much pressure on your training The most powerful word The greatest myth in triathlon “I feel like I’m behind schedule” Helping athletes feel empowered Embracing imperfection When an

  • #752 – Listener Q&A - Keep the Tank Full

    27/02/2024 Duración: 01h08min

    We had a blast with this one. We start with transition tips, and end with giving you a whole new perspective on how to think about T1 and T2. We also get into the theory behind how to handle missed workouts. Should you make it up, create a hybrid, or just move on? Then we deal with the ever-present topic of how to train in cold weather for early season races that will be much hotter. We look at the argument of fat for fuel vs. carbohydrates and the concept of being metabolically flexible. When is the right time to pull the trigger on a new bike? How do you make sure you keep your tank full in training. And, a new way to approach the swim if you’re someone who has trouble with going out too fast or panic attacks.  Topics:  Finding the right answers in a sea of triathlon information The truth is, there are a lot of different solutions Transition tips and tricks When the transition is more than just changing clothes Transition on the move What if you miss a Zone 2 workout? Early season racing for people trainin

  • #751 – Listener Q&A

    22/02/2024 Duración: 01h03min

    Great questions today, and a call for you to find your racing super power. Is it a good idea to burn your biscuits before you take a relaxing vacation? How is Robbie approaching Ironman Texas and does he get nervous? What’s the best way to improve your run speed? Racing Ironman with your spouse. What do we think of caffeine gels and when’s the best time to use them? Improving swim pace. How much extra should you swim if it’s a weakness? Should you cycle more often? Are your racing others or yourself. Plus, flip turn and race etiquette outside of the IM athlete guide.  Topics: Horribly Hilly 100 Where’s Nick? Burn your biscuits before vacation? Easter vs Valentines day Does Robbie get nervous before Ironman TX? Ironman Race Day Etiquette  Pet peeves Best way to improve run speed? Form and mobility Flip turns Racing Ironman with your spouse Benefits and detriments to caffeine gels Swimming pace improvement.  4-5 days in the pool? Extra cycling? Why the swim is good for everything Race YOURSELF well You can’t m

  • #750 – Stacking Volume and Appropriate Fatigue

    21/02/2024 Duración: 58min

    Today is about understanding feel, your body, and learning how to “play” within training. The cast was a bit inspired by a new trend in MMA and boxing where they spar but don’t hit each other. They are more in the ring to work on form, footwork, and ensure better recovery. We think triathletes can learn a lesson from that. We talk about the power of stacking volume, understanding how fatigue masks fitness, and why finding a love for training easy is so powerful. We look at how hacks influence our mindset, true behavioral changes, and why many of us tend to lean toward going harder than we should. One of the biggest mistakes athletes make is going to hard on easy days, and going too easy on hard days. Get into a groove and be able to honor how you feel on any given day.  Topics:  When you’re itching to race Bad decisions Why “expect?” Why we don’t do many interviews You can go your own way Aqua Joggers rule the world Stacking Volume Run results over time Z1 and Z2 equal “play” “Im not a runner” Fatigue masks

  • #749 – Adventure Days - within your training

    16/02/2024 Duración: 58min

    Doing anything intensely 24/7/365 is difficult. I mean, why do you think Dennis Rodman needed to go to Vegas for a few days right in the middle of a 3-Peat run for the Chicago Bulls? In all seriousness, today is about injecting more fun into your routine. Adventure doesn’t have to be climbing the Alps (although that would certainly qualify), it can be as simple as adding a different route our going as long as you can on the bike this weekend. There’s also lots of opportunity for micro adventure within your daily workouts. What’s going to make you look forward to it? How can you enjoy doing things that come hard to you? As coaches were always looking for happy mediums and a big part of that rests on you. Enjoy our exploration of C26 the Jeopardy Show and Robbie’s potential adventure into the St. Louis Arch!  Topics:  Heal what ails you  24/7 structure breaks  Gut feelings . . .  When it’s all about Freedom Being huge growth “Hey coach, what happened to my swims?” Integrity of the workout Learning on our own 

  • #748 – Finding The Best Formula For YOU

    14/02/2024 Duración: 01h02min

    We can chase dreams of others, but what works best for you? A lot of musicians say the most powerful note is the one not played, ghost notes. Today, we talk about how to get more out of your training by not leaking energy. We start with some Run Camp highlights and observations then turn into this idea of how we can practice “digging deep” or “finding the extra gear.” It’s all about balancing your energy in life and training. Sometimes we don’t nail it, but it’s important to be aware of those times when less might actually be more. We can take chunks of what other people do and use it for ourselves, but getting trapped in “being like them” instead of who we are can create endlessly unproductive loops. How much energy do we waste on worry and stress for no reason? How many time to we inflict self-punishment for something we feel guilty about? Two wrongs don’t make a right.  Topics: Plunging  Beautiful and Brutal Soul Searching  Emotional runs  Appreciating your ability What can we control on our own? Wasting

  • Everything You Need To Know About Triathlon RUNNING (Re-Post)

    12/02/2024 Duración: 54min

    This is a RE-POST of episode 421 - We'll be back to regular Tuesday/Thursday when we return from Run Camp. Thanks! Be a part of the C26 Club for 2024.  ------- This is a great guide for RACE RUNNING and how to train for it. We focus on Ironman, but the same holds true for 70.3, Olympics, and Sprints. For one, we want to strengthen our chassis so we don’t have to walk. And, if we don’t handle the swim and bike right, none of this really matters. It’s a pretty deep dive into accumulated fatigue, accumulated fitness, how to know when you’re in good shape, and why bricks and your long runs might be disrupting your progress.  Topics:  Walk/run vs. Run Brick Running Overrated?? Your body doesn’t care what’s stressing it Running is Running  How to practice running on tired legs You don’t get extra points for running off the bike *When running off the bike makes sense Why you should run before you ride Don’t practice bad running form Run on the “freshest” legs Running off the bike feels weird, but . . .  Do you focu

  • #747 – Future Tripping

    01/02/2024 Duración: 54min

    We all like to have goals, but is that goal taking up too much space in your brain? Today, we look at Future Tripping and ways to release anxiety from our daily journey. One of the major goals of training should simply be, not being distracted by things that don’t matter right now. How do we get there on a daily basis? How do we get from not wanting to workout to putting on the shoes? There’s so much power in falling in love with the day to day and minute to minute. Wanting to be perfect or on the podium is a lot of unnecessary weight on our shoulders right now. We are much better off doing the work that is right in front of us and staying on track. Figure out how to make obtaining your goals feel easier, not harder.  Topics: Anxiety in training and life We have one major goal — not be distracted Puxatony Phil Sun roofs and Teslas  Stay out of the future  Pulling expectations out of thin air Planning on “something happening” Planning to be perfect Top Hats and Podiums Do the work in front of you Planning or

  • #746 – How To Not Suck At Cycling - Part 7

    30/01/2024 Duración: 59min

    What are the keys to becoming a better and more efficient cyclist? Today, we look at the diffrent methods of training. We explore quality over quantity and also look at the "gameification" of cycling. We get into the biggest trap people fall into along with a detailed look at what it means to really improve your aerobic threshold. We talk about dialing in your zones and efforts, along with the lowest hanging fruit for most triathletes. Are you doing too much V02 max work? How do you train hard and race easy? We look at the importance of good torque and moving that ceiling. Neuromuscular connectivity along with great workouts to improve it. Big gear training and the power of grinding in a slow cadence. Avoiding knee pain. Learning how to feel out what your body is capable of today. Aerobic efficiency is the name of the game. Thanks for listening!  Topics: Negotiating moods in cloudy weather The 2024 Club Plan is Now Available!!  Introducing New Coaches!  The keys to inside cycling Different methodology when i

  • #745 – What Are You Leaving On The Table?

    25/01/2024 Duración: 51min

    Are you performing to your potential or even understand what that means? Today we look into our mental and physical capacities and explore the idea that we ALL likely have “more” potential, but where do we want to put that energy? Today, we challenge ourselves to recall when we were “at our best” and look for reasons why.  Success has different definitions to everyone. What sacrifices are you willing to make to be your best at triathlon? Are you trying TOO hard? Not enough? Where’s the sweet spot in all of this? Sometimes we have to get out of our own way and understand that the process is truly the success. Investing ourselves into the journey, knowing we’ve done our best, and accepting the outcome. We can only be someone we’re not for so long. Is it a good result if it’s not healthy?  Topics: What we do can be kind of weird Living for yourself What’s the point of what we’re doing? When are/were we at our best? Back in the drinking days Is it a good result if it’s not healthy? How do we find the right key t

  • #744 – Listener Q&A - 1-23-24

    23/01/2024 Duración: 01h03min

    Great questions today as we start with how to move up from Sprints to your first 70.3. What is a runner’s high and the best way to get it? Deeper look at how to enjoy running more and finding the right mindset to love any of the three sports. Are you paying enough attention to what your body is saying? What about spin bikes for training? How do you go from a 7 hour to a 6 hour bike at Ironman? Is your appetite out of control after workouts?  Looking at sugar, coffee, and other stimulants. Caloric deficits. And why doesn’t Mike just dial in his potential and get on the podium? Topics: We were left off the list . . .  “Taster” tris and building to first 70.3 Never had a runner’s high? Do you have to love all three sports? Running too fast too often The mindset for loving something you dislike  Be creative It’s in the attitude Listen to your body and resistance Spin Bikes and Pelotons?  Steal mind on the trainer Going from 7 hours to 6 in Ironman bike Most people look for faster ways to progress, but . . .  My

  • #743 – Listener Questions - 1-18-24

    18/01/2024 Duración: 01h08min

    Today we look at a wide range of topics, including the women vs. men, heavy lifting, strength training, disc wheels, being overweight, picking your first Ironman, turning your belief system on, and much more. Topics: Truth and facts? Does a rear disc help? What’s the cut off speed? Women and training - Do we pay attention to issues? Tracking cycles Heat adaptation - men and women Stacy Sims Men are from mars . . .  Every opinion is biased Strength in the off season? Lifting heavy Are you trying to be a better triathlete? If you like it and it feels good, do it How to pick your first Ironman Turning your belief system on Over-fat, under-fat Coaching Inquiries Mike Tarrolly - CrushingIron@gmail.com Robbie Bruce - C26Coach@gmail.com www.c26triathlon.com

  • #742 – Mixing Run Races With Triathlon

    16/01/2024 Duración: 01h07min

    How fast, and how much should you be running? Today, we look at those questions and much more as we prepare for another triathlon season that is coming up on us quickly. Is the key to being a faster runner going really hard, or should you keep your run ceiling no faster than tempo? What are other variables that come into play? Should you taper for your 1/2 or 10k? How does biking and swimming work into your running puzzle for triathlon? Are you running too much? Focusing on recovery? Are you patient in your training, or always trying to prove something? Today, we look at the best ways to train if you want to be a better runner with a focus on low risk and high reward. Topics: The Season is coming quickly Early season races Terrain is a major variable Preparing for tough weather Running takes the most out of us Impact vs. no impact No matter how much you run . . .  Taper for a 10k or 1/2? The marathon is the hardest race?? Marathon recovery The puzzle that is triathlon The best ability is availability Trail m

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