Crushing Iron Triathlon Podcast

It's easy to get excited when you sign up for your first race or an Ironman, but it's quite another to get into the groove in cold winter months.  Today we dig into methods to regain a "love for the game" and to keep wanting more.   - A Swim Challenge - A Run Challenge - How to Design an Early Season Run Week  - Recognizing When To Turn it up a Notch - Frequency Vs. Volume - How To Finish Your Wor...

There are lots of tools to train by, but the most important feedback comes from your own body. Today's cast gets into: - Finding a rhythm while swimming - Running by feel to get faster - How to find the right passion - Being Consistently Recovered - The best ways for long-term progression - Why Lionel Sanders will skip Kona and why it's important - Why taking a year off Ironman will make you bette...

Today we hit on a ton of topics for the beginner and intermediate triathlete with our new "Ask The Coach" segment. These are questions (or versions of) we see all over the internet. This is one of our favorite podcasts to date. Enjoy!   What is a threshold test for the bike and how does it work…why should someone do this?  Explain power meter?? I'm having a tough time getting back into swimming… o...

They say Nutrition is the 4th Discipline of triathlon, so we brought on Registered Dietician, Lizzy Miller to fill us in. There are tons of philosophies on the right ways to fuel -in and out- of the race and we're opening the dialogue.  We also discuss a body image.  More on today's podcast: - How to get started on the right diet without blowback from your body - How to teach your body to use fat...

Triathlon has changed many people's lives, including ours. Many of us can't talk about it enough and one of the tricky parts is figuring out when and how to find connection with others who understand your journey. Today we go dive into things like why, after trekking 138 miles in an Ironman and every bone in our body hurts, we can be sad the day is almost over. We also talk about training APPS lik...

We've committed to releasing a podcast every Monday and Thursday, but today's podcast is delayed because of a computer issue. We hope to post it later this afternoon or tonight, so keep checking back.  Thanks for all your comments on iTunes and feedback through email at crushingiron@gmail.com .  

Due to a huge reaction to Part 1 of How To Not Suck At Swimming, we're back with a companion piece.  Coach Robbie lives and breathes open water swimming and he's back with another round of great insight to becoming faster, stronger, and more efficient in open water.  Topics covered today are: - Proper breathing - How and When - Body Positioning and how to get it right - Hand entry and exit - How a...

Please support the Crushing Iron podcast on Patreon and help us grow! Jumping into triathlon can be daunting. You have to decide which race, what do I need to buy, and most importantly, WHY you want to do triathlon.  This is for beginners and intermediate, but there are tons of little nuggets for all skill levels including how you can plan for long-term racing success and make triathlon a better s...

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: - Wh...

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...

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...

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 giv...

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 cleani...

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...

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...

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 pro...

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 S...

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...

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 revi...

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 b...

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,...

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...

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...

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...

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