Crushing Iron Triathlon Podcast

Today is about new beginnings and using our own fuel to help build triathlon. It's easy to forget where we came from, but it's important to reflect, recognize, and appreciate/understand that growth. We're all inspired by comeback stories and we all have our own versions. Make this year about experiences and adventure instead of focusing on times and gear. Break out of the shell and create connecti...

This is the perfect de-motivational storm and it's up to us to create "something" that starts some momentum. Do you have 20 minutes today? Tomorrow? This is a great way to stay in the game and prime yourself for next week. We get in bad habits of thinking we need more time to do a workout that "is meaningful" but little movements create big results. Now is the time to stay on the train. Don't put...

Lots of great questions including bike power vs. HR vs. effort. We also look at "is too much swimming a thing?" What about too much climbing? We get into recovery and under fueling for training and in a general life-sense as it relates to stress. We talk about the 80/20 brand and why it's just a baseline that flows. We also have a nice discussion about Sprints and Olympics and why that doesn't tra...

Today, we listen to you and answer your questions. We start with discussion about pain and emotions while training, racing, and living. We get into breathing and side stitches. We look at marginal gains and what types of things including tires make you faster. Also the concept of training harder than you'll race. We look at Z2 rides and runs and talk about differences between them. How important i...

Most athletes want to get stronger and faster, but what does it take? Coaches also want to get better and more effective, and today we'll look at some of the steps we're taking with our athletes to make sure that happens. We're not into reinventing the wheel, but we are (especially this time of the year) in fine-tuning mode on a quest for better workouts, training blocks and communication. We beli...

This isn't a woo woo cast about feelings. We get to the core about how you think and what you believe about yourself and your abilities. Are you doing what it takes to reach your potential or laboring in guilt because you know you have more in you. We believe everyone has ability and it's about shifting the belief paradigm to the side that gives you confidence in the direction you're going and you...

One of our biggest goals is to help build triathlon. Today we look at why we think splitting the Ironman World Championship between Kona and Nice seems like a really bad idea. We look at other alternatives and talk about why we think Ironman should focus more on building from the ground up. We look at analogies with other sports and how it can work better than the current Ironman model. We talk ab...

Most of us aren't even close to our potential. The way to explore the possibilities is to challenge yourself with hard things. Society tends to push the "easy way" but the path to happy and healthy is pushing our limits. The C26 Run Camp always reminds us of what we are capable of in both triathlon and life. Spending 5 days with like-minded people (not obsessed with phones and computers) while tac...

We're back with 3 more actionable steps that can produce instant results. Tuesday we talked about building the muscles of great perspective, looking at things from the Big Picture, and being consistent. Today, we look at communication, being motivated by weaknesses and how to be resilient and relentless. These are based on things we've learned from our athletes over the years. We look at how to ga...

What makes a successful, long-term triathlete? Today we look at some key characteristics of some of our most successful athletes. How they think about training, life, and the process. Much of that starts with the right perspective on what's really important to you as a person. And that goes along with not getting bogged down by the little things. Looking at the big picture and how things will play...

Today's cast is inspired by Thanksgiving, of course, but also a documentary called Stutz . . . which is focused on the therapists who changed Jonah Hills' life. Digging deep for ways that truly make us happy and grateful in life. In the film they talk about the "Life Force Pyramid" which breaks down into three parts: Body, people, and yourself. We look at different ways we try to apply these simpl...

Training is like pulling weeds . . . the job is never done. Our 6-year streak of two podcasts a week is over but not because we don't love it. And that is what we discuss today, along with, how streaks are made to be broken. We look at how a goal far into the future can disrupt the happiness along the way and explore ways to truly enjoy the concept of "body maintenance." Training is really never d...

Remember how hard things seemed when you started triathlon? Don't forget that. Today, we look at how easy it is to forget where we came from and how we lose track of the power of the journey. We both reflect on how it started, what we went through to get here, and how important it is to feel good. And, never take health for granted, because eventually it will be the most important thing in your li...

"Opportunity is often missed because it is dressed in overalls and looks like work" – Thomas Edison Ever fear the regret of not living up to your potential? Today we dig into what work looks like in your training and your life.   "Work" often has a negative connotation, but it is the essence of what makes us who we are, both as people and triathletes. Not only that, it is rewarding and can be fun...

"I just need a break" is something we hear a lot as coaches, but a break from what? Today we look at your life in triathlon and things that can supplement, compliment and keep the passion alive. There is a trap of being ALL IN or ALL OUT. The road is in the middle. The middle way. Taking a break doesn't mean nothing and we always have to do SOMETHING, so what is that something that makes you feel...

We've talked about your "why" a lot, but today we get into motivation and clarity on your WANT. What do you like and want from daily training and life? Change is hard and it becomes even harder when we are always reacting. Today, we look at how you can step back and see things a little more clearly. Define what makes you happy and keeps you on the the right track. How do you create an avalanche of...

This is one of our biggest mantras and today we take a deep dive into how you can start, keep good momentum, and start next season on top of your game. Sometimes it's as simple as making a commitment to "exercise frequently." Learning how to "win in training" is something we all struggle with at times, but it shouldn't be so complicated. Exercise is supposed to give you energy, not take it away. T...

You're not getting younger, but do you believe your best is yet to come? We do and today that drives the topic. Mike just had a birthday and talks about what it meant and how he tends to ignore the aging process. We get into overstimulation and how that takes away from your performance in training, racing and life. We look at the concept of extremes that drive the middle, not living off your best...

This is one of those podcasts where we talk about things we believe everyone is thinking about during their race experience. We start with conversation about Ironman California where once again it was proven that no Ironman is easy. We started talking about some things that happened on the course and it took us into the demand for volunteers which rolled into a big discussion about how Ironman is...

Today we get into listener questions and some key areas for longevity in the sport. We start with swimming in open water and how you can train to be stronger and more confident, even when the water is rough. We look at coming back from an illness and talk about some of the techniques we have used to stay healthy, including being pro-active at the first sign and how to recognize your level of sickn...

How do you have fun in your training and life? Do you have enough or is there a low-level tension around at all times? This is a great time of year to detach from pressure and teach yourself how to do things in a way that let's you be free . . . and get better. Being faster is often about letting go and enjoying the ability of your body to adapt and flow. We have to test these limits. We don't fai...

You don't have to make drastic changes. In fact, that may be why you struggle with burnout in Triathlon. Today we talk about why little steps are always the key to success and happiness. Banking on an Ironman finish to change your life is a slippery slope. Happiness in triathlons (and life) is about having a clear grasp of purpose. Training effectively is always about the right amount so you can a...

Today we recap the Ironman World Championship and look at racing strategy, the coverage, and what lessons we can learn as age groupers from an unbelievable race. We look at Iden and Blummenfelt and what their real training secret likely is. We talk about the big swim pack, drafting on the bike, and what all that did to set up the run. We talk about the shift in qualification standards, the move to...

The smart money is on Blummenfelt, Iden, and Ryf, but who do we think has a chance to knock them off? We give our predictions, plus get into Kona racing strategy, including why the swim is so important, how athletes position themselves on the bike, and why it really all boils down the the run. We talk about the legend of the Island, local perspective, and respect for the land, along with why exper...

Are you truly willing to do what it takes to have your most success? This is one of our "look in the mirror" podcasts and a lot of interesting thoughts came forward. It's easy to set goals, but it's hard to do what it takes to reach them. We contend next year's success starts right now, but it doesn't have to be hard. Will you fall prey to resistance or will you have a genuine talk with yourself a...