Crushing Iron Triathlon Podcast

If you're struggling with: fatigue, getting faster, health, motivation, your "why," happiness, loneliness, having fun with training, balancing life, or Race Day stress . . . Then this is the podcast for you. The Crushing Iron Podcast is released every Monday and Thursday. Topics:  Why it's good to be around races How that can also create bad decisions Running, the melting pot sport Are you losing...

The pressure life, or WE put on ourselves… always keep pushing… moving… and the energy that takes to keep it going… signing up for ironman… new stuff… getting faster… making more money… on and on and on… computer updates… do it faster faster faster… It's hard to get past our ego, but the solution always seems to come back to sticking with the plan and outsmarting regret. Topics: Stress season is h...

There's a LOT of stuff going on in and around your life and it's so easy to get off course. Today we talk about EXECUTING to your level of Excitement. Data detox and greener grass in your yard. Also, how do we know when "we've done our best?" And how do you get out of the "shallow" distractions to do some real work.  Topics:  The grass is greener in your yard Keep it as boring and simple as possib...

We have enough stress with life stuff, so don't let training add to that mess. So, move workouts, but be smart and listen to your body. Nothing's in stone. Fit your training plan into your life. How often do you workout by feel? Do you truly understand recovery? Topics:  Training Should Give You Energy - Emotional and Mental Balance Therapeutic Connection - Keeping Up with your facade Training pla...

Do you expose yourself to situations that will make you better on race day? How do you handle race day energy? Today we talk about all kinds of ways to use training instead of letting training use you, including building muscle control in the brain that will better prepare you for races and life.  Topics:  Swim Analysis  The Inconsistency of Devices Don't Peak Too Early  Under-fueling  Having hone...

Are you juggling too many things? Tempted by opportunity? Maybe it's time to say no and simplify. There's genuine power in finding a few things you love and committing, even if one of them isn't triathlon. We're not here to please sponsors, we're more concerned about finding truth and happiness in what you decide to do.  Don't make triathlon the end result solution It's okay not to be a triathlete...

Fresh off our first C26 Run Retreat we talk about running hills to get strong and how it pays big returns in triathlon. The biggest thing we heard this weekend was "I learned I was capable of way more than I thought. Do you battle negative self-talk in training? Struggle with how to find breakthroughs? Today's podcast is for you.  Topics: We're capable of much more than we think Find your good sor...

 " There is nothing noble in being superior to your fellow man; true nobility is being superior to your former self." –Ernest Hemingway We're big fans of writers and those who master the craft. We also love analogy for learning and have often talked of Steven Pressfield's "War of Art" and "Do the Work" in relation to triathlon. Today, we look at Ernest Hemingway's approach to writing as craft and...

"As corny as it sounds, I just tried to have a good week of practice." – Julian Edelman, Super Bowl MVP Do you pay attention to the RIGHT details while training? Today is all about the little things that really make you better. Also, how to find gratification in the stuff that doesn't seem fun or stimulating. Turn your mind in a way that gives you pleasure from improving at your craft.  Topics: Wh...

Mike was listening to an interview with Din Thomas who trains MMA fighters and he classifies them into four categories: Fighter, Athlete, Competitor, and Artist. He believes different athletes require different approaches and today, that's the topic that starts us off. What type of triathlete are you, and what type of approach will give you the best results? Topics:  different approaches and perso...

How do you measure progress? Your watch, power meter, or simply by being healthy? Today we dive into the pressures created by analyzing our workouts, sleep patterns, diets, etc. Topics:  • Are you measuring the right things? • Are You Too Self-Critical? • Run Retreat • Should You Race Out of Season? • Do You Measure Yourself Too Much? • Digging Deeper into the meaning of Burnout • The Perils of We...

If you're not a strong swimmer, it has a big impact on the rest of your race. Today we look at how to simplify the complications surrounding swimmer so you can get faster, understand fatigue, and build purpose into your swim workouts.  Topics: Missed Workout guilt The Power of Walking Sitting at a Desk Losing Weight, Body Image Cotton Candy Body Why You Don't Get Faster in the Water Being Too Hard...

Your big race should be a celebration, but it shouldn't be the end. But for a lot of us, the high of the race is equaled by the low of the post-race feeling. Today we talk about why you get that feeling and how to beat it.  Topics:  Should Mike hook up Echo Dot? Recovering Mentally from Your First Big Race Post Race Depression Drives and Addiction to Media How to get out of funks Grinding Isn't Fu...

Do the numbers really tell the story in cycling as it applies to triathlon? Are you being honest with yourself when it comes to your actual fitness and power? Today, we look at the nuances of cycling, testing, and how that translates to the human element of Race Day.  Topics Include:  FTP tests? Should you even do them? Mike's Latest Theory on busting your ass Absolute max heart rate Strategy that...

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 Perfec...

How do we get stronger and faster in triathlon? The good, the bad, and the ugly of training devices. Is finding growth really as simple as being consistent? Does social media impede progress and cost us energy? What are the key attributes of our most successful triathletes? All of that and more on today's episode of the Crushing Iron Triathlon Podcast.  Topics: Inner Peace and Simplicity  What do...

Today we talk about the importance of being in the moment while training. We hit on everything from running with music to watching Netflix on the trainer. We get into understanding how intervals should work. Also, treadmill running positives and negatives. How we breathe during workouts and finding that elusive Second Wind.  Topics:  In The Moment Training Crazy weather and hungry diets Breathing...

Is triathlon training a part of you or is it a hassle? How do you make your 2nd OR 3rd OR 4th medal more valuable than the first? Today we look at phases of resilience, little ways to keep your vision on track and in the end the importance of taking a Deep Dive into your Why.  Topics:  New Years Resolutions/Goals Where Is Your Phone When You Sleep? Getting up to read Living in the Gray Zone Red, Y...

What could be more powerful than finishing a workout and looking forward to the next? Triathlon can seem like a complicated onslaught of never-ending work, but it doesn't have to be that way. Today, we look at simple ways to keep the day, the month, and the season a little simpler.  Topics: They Need To Create Some Urgency Don't Over Commit Creating time for Commitment  Add a small thing  How to b...

2019 is here and we all look for ways to make lasting change. Today we talk about how triathlon fits into that puzzle. We look at training smart and strong vs. "fast or fail." We also contemplate the concept of doing "Just Enough" to make a difference and keep you on the right track.  Why you're a leader The concept of relentlessness Panic Training Keep showing up What today means to your goal Alw...

What's the best thing you learned this year How important it is to care Useful and genuine connection Energy for being around people Coaching Remotely Finding Positive Influence in a digital world Why most people quit Honesty as a way of life  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 plan...

Triathlon takes a lot of time. It's easy to feel selfish about the training, but if you look close you'll see transformations that change athletes and people around them for the better. But perspective is everything and change happens slow. Are you training for a race or an expiration date? Topics: When is Triathlon Training Selfish? The Importance of Being Yourself  No is a powerful word The powe...

Trying to motivate yourself at "A-Race-Level" all the time is a surefire way to injury, fatigue, and burnout. In the name of sanity, this is a great time of year to set your bar low. Instead of looking at yourself through a "race-shape-filter" be who you are and Just Do Something. The little things you do now will keep you out of a funk and eventually put you in the right place to train hard when...

Are you training with a purpose or winging it? Today, we look at how a workout can and should mesh with what's coming next. We also explain the importance of a 72 hour window and why most athletes rarely think about it. And, is your mind lying to you? How memories and false believes can push you too hard, or slow you down. The best way to get faster on the bike.   Topics: Early Season Ironman and...

External motivation can help in the moment, but lasting change comes from discovering real belief in yourself and your path. It's not easy or clear, but once you figure out how to do things for yourself and recognize results, the hard stuff gets easier. Use external stimulation as a spark, and internal motivation as the fire.  Topics:  Learning How To Finish  You Become what you consistently tell...