Crushing Iron Triathlon Podcast

Crushing Iron was just in Madison for Ironman Wisconsin. In this podcast we recap the race including the effectiveness of the rolling start, the wind on the bike course, and the always difficult Ironman run. Whenever we spectate it's a stark reminder of just how tough it is to do this sport and offer a little inspiration and motivation to keep you going in the right direction. • The Emotion of the...

• How To Be Honest With Yourself in a Race • The Stories We Tell Ourselves • The Blame Game - Our Reaction to Failure - by Steve Magness  https://www.scienceofrunning.com/2018/09/the-blame-game-how-our-reaction-to-failure-influences-future-performance.html?v=7516fd43adaa • Having Honest Conversations with Yourself • Controlling The Story in Our Head • The Anatomy of Excuses • Putting Energy Into S...

We talk about Ironman 70.3 Worlds, including the emerging force that is Ironman Live Broadcasts. We touch on college football and why TV games are going losing us. We talk about what it means to hold on during your Ironman run, and practicing Race-Pace-Pain. We look at how you can ruin your race in the first 3 miles of the run. Pros and cons of running with music and why you should be adding hard...

One of our favorite authors is Charles Bukowski and his famous saying is, "Don't Try." We think what he means is, "Don't try to be someone you're not" and while it obviously applies to life, it hits hard for a lot of athletes in triathlon. Perfecting any craft is a slow burn and at the core is being realistic with yourself and your goals. It can also make the experience much more rewarding and fun...

• The RACE WEIGHT Obsession and Myths • How Much Does Weight Really Matter? • The complexity of fueling • Lionel Sanders Weight Loss At Mont Tremblant  • Don't Starve Yourself • Body Image and How We See Ourselves • Hydration During Ironman Training • Running Nutrition is WAY Different Than Triathlon • Timing Your Meals Around Workouts • Nutrition for A Big Block Weekend • When You Cut, It Sounds...

• Overthinking Missed or Bad Workouts • Recipe For Emotional and Physical Disaster • The Most Exhausting Part of Triathlon • Finding Confidence TODAY • Putting the Athlete's Health, Well-being and Spirit first • Same race, different plans • You're Always In Progress • Relaxing To Be Faster • The Learning Curve • The Pro and Con of "Simulation" • How To Run The First 3 Miles of the IM Marathon • Do...

• I feel pretty good but . . . • Pro Triathletes Pay • Mont Tremblant Discussion • Fast Age Groupers • How To Predict Your Spot by trend • Ironman Training Fatigue • Grumpy, Tired, Discouraged? • The Morse Code Cry for Help • Managing Fatigue • Preventing Cascading Fails • The Fatigue Training Continuum • Hard Is Relative • Why "Train Hard/Race Easy" is BS • How To Limit Your Sufferfests Looking f...

• Each race is a stepping stone • There IS such a thing as failure • When it's Time To Panic (Hint: Never) • The last couple months - How to handle it based on your fitness • Monitoring crunch time as a coach • You're asking your body to do something it's never done before • Building on Hope vs. Consistency • Big Swimming Secret of The Day • Wetsuits vs. Swim Skins • Making Excuses vs. Finding Rea...

On the heels of our last 2018 Crushing Iron Triathlon Camp, we look at what we learned and how everyone helped Re-Ground the reason we do triathlon. We talk about awareness and how understanding the mind is the key to reducing distraction in our lives. There's also good stuff on how to execute YOUR RACE amongst the distractions and a good section on staying calm in open water. Re-Framing Isolation...

The Temptation to Make Drastic Changes The worst ways to beat low energy The 3 symptoms of "I'm About To Screw Everything Up" Overthinking Things as You Lead Into Your Race Look for Specific, Provable Data How To Get True Indicators Of What You Can Do Are you the type of person who trusts the critics? Too Much Information from people you don't align with The Netflix Training Analogy The More You C...

Recovery is a major part of triathlon training, but a "Day Off" isn't always the right method. Today we get into why days off can derail you, along with looking at the next 24 - 48 hours in a different way, including "creating" days off without using one, and using two days to build one solid workout. Why Monday's Are the Worst Day To Take Off 24 Hours Doesn't Have To Be The Same Day Beating Negat...

The last 2-3 months of training for an Ironman can bring a lot of doubt and confusion. You're tired, burned out, and the road seems like it may never end. But it will . . . and the key is understanding how to handle your build, see the light in your Taper, and be ready to leave it on the course for ONE DAY. Today we look at understanding the reasoning behind the build phase and how to best approac...

Ohio 70.3 Race Reviews An unbelievable coincidence and awkward moment Rating Our Hotel Accommodations and Location The Swim - Tough, Long, or Fair? Should They Just Let Everyone Race in a Wetsuit?  The Kayak Calvary  How was the split transition? How Was The Rolling Start? Volunteer Performance Spectator Recap/Review Run Course Breakdown/Analysis Bike Course Aid Station Talk Spectator Support How...

Pre-Race for Ohio 70.3  Seasonal Doping Easing Into Runs and Rides Why Zero To 60 Can Ruin Your Race Mountain Biking Pros and Cons Two 70.3's in a month DTT - Deserved Triathlon Time  Bad Day Or Bonk? Life Stresses and How They Affect Training The Hill Climbing Mindset Climate Change Racing  Coach Robbie and Mike, along with 12 or so Crushing Iron coached athletes will be at Ohio 70.3 this year so...

Battling "funks" is a huge part of triathlon training, but do coaches get them too? Today, Coach Robbie opens up about why he can get down on himself after a race weekend and how he digs out. We also get into listener questions involving picking your next race, stepping up to the next distance, and planning for next season, along with explaining the keys for finding the biggest gains in all three...

"I had GI issues" might be one of the most commonly uttered phrases in triathlon, but why does it keep popping up? Probably because we don't train enough to our NUTRITION and HYDRATION. We hate to say it, but Nutrition takes practice and there are hundreds of variables, like did you have spicy food and 3 margaritas last night? Today, we give you some better ways to keep your energy and stomach sol...

You finish a race, then reflect. What did you learn? Typically it's "I need to do more work," but do your expectations and perspective align with what that work should be? Today we talk about why "traditional" triathlon and Ironman training can throw you out of whack and take away the fun.  - What Do You Learn From Your Races? - Are you in the overthinking trap? - "Traditional" Ironman Training -...

If you're racing Ironman 70.3 Ohio, this interview with Race Director, Ken Hammond, is a must listen. From the multiple transition set up to swim changes to insights on wind, water temperature, and nailing the run. He genuinely captivated us with inside information about the high standards and practices Ironman uses to make their races enjoyable, safe, and rewarding for a community.  - The painsta...

Today on the Crushing Iron Podcast we explore the reasoning behind feeling obligated to do 20 Mile Training Runs and Century Rides. Are they in themselves keys to racing an Ironman or is it just a "peace of mind" strategy. In general, how do you stay consistent and want to wake up each day ready to get better.    Most Builds for Ironman are . . . too long Do You Really Need Bricks? The One Thing T...

Travel, hotel, check-in, Taper, Diet, phantom pains . . . They all dominate our brains before a race. So, how do we reduce that stress and turn anxiety into excited? Turning your thought pattern from fear to confidence is a great place to start. Today, we walk through all the stuff that comes the week or two before races and look at ways to shift your mindset.  Park and Walk When and How To Pack f...

Triathlon doesn't always have to be hard. In fact, it shouldn't be. And sometimes stopping, relaxing, and taking your time can actually be faster. Today we talk about how to train with full body experience instead of focusing on the pavement for hours on end. Tend to the part of the garden you can reach.  We Announce the THREE Team Races for 2019 Mike Updates His 10/17 Running Great Story from our...

Do you approach your workouts as a class or the test? If it's the latter, it probably stands to reason that training can seem more like pressure than enjoyment. This is an easy way to beat yourself up instead of finding praise. Today, we talk about a lot including how you can re-define the idea of PR'ing your workouts. Hydrating More As You Age Working Out The Hamstrings Double Run Days Double Bik...

The Crushing Iron Triathlon Camp always reminds us how important attitude can be in life. When 20 virtual strangers with common goals meet for the first time it can really turn into magic. Today, how positive people, good energy, and the BELIEF in yourself can help you dive into the fear.  Surrounding Yourself With Positive People Solving Open Water Swim Panic Leaving Your Comfort Zone On Your Own...

Remember when you were a kid and played all day long without a second thought to how how tired you were? There's nothing worse than staring at a training week and dreading the tough workouts ahead. There's a lot of power in finding fun in training and racing and today we talk about how to find more enjoyment.   Traffic Report Rant  The Crushing Iron Closed Group hits 1000 members Camp Preview Trea...

If triathlon is supposed to be fun, why does it hurt so often? Today, we discuss how to manage training like you would manage a race and why preparation is the solution to more enjoyable training and racing. There's a lot to think about in this sport but information is there . . . it comes down to remembering and building habits that don't turn you into a sacrificial lamb of training.  How To Keep...