Crushing Iron Triathlon Podcast

Support the podcast by getting your hands on some awesome C26 Triathlon gear at our store! Despite our best effort to resist, today we look at what the new Kona Qualifying System could mean for you! BUT, we also look at if it may give Ironman events a boost. Or . . . are there other things they can/should do to revitalize interest in their main brand, Full Ironman events. What would it take? Will...

Support the podcast by getting your hands on some awesome C26 Triathlon gear at our store! Bogged down by the heat or the serious nature of metrics and being the greatest athlete?? Well, maybe this process can be a little more enjoyable. Get out in the weather. Have fun. Live a little. Get faster with a free body. Topics: Athletes don't like it hot Athletes don't like it cold Perfection breeds ove...

Support the podcast by getting your hands on some awesome C26 Triathlon gear at our store! It's easy to blame a bad race on the run, but it goes much deeper. Today, we look at how to train in a way that gives you the best shot at running well in races. We talk about the realities of a race and why you're most likely not giving yourself the best shot to run how you want. We look at training techniq...

Today, we go through all the lessons learned at Rockford 70.3 to give you strategy and ammunition for the rest of the summer. We talk about everything from race prep to nutrition to power to HR to pacing to cooling and your mindset. We go over Rockford as a host and talk about things that went right for the first time host. There are a ton of great thoughts about performing to your best in the nex...

Today we take a look at the inaugural Rockford 70.3. We get into the course, race strategies, and how to handle what looks to be a hot day. We talk about the city, wetsuit or not, river flow and a pre-race HR test. We also get into how to stay as cool as possible all day with tips for pre-race, T1, the bike, T2 and the run. This will be a game of being smart and patient and we'll give you thoughts...

A lot of times we don't "feel it" and the workout seems daunting. Today we look at why it's important to use priming to get things going whether you're racing, training, or tapering. We'll explain some of the ways to shift your mindset to start the day and get more out of your workouts. We look at some of the key indicators with regard to how to predict your race performance. We look at aerobic th...

Some great questions today! We look at run form and economy and how to be a better runner for a longer distance. We talk about what do do when you lose your motivation to train and race. We get into how much you should swim in open water vs. the pool. The differences and how to approach open water. And we talk about trail racing and how to train for races based on their terrain. Topics: Big 70.3 w...

It's easy to get your emotions twisted during tough blocks or on race week. Today we look at the little things that can frustrate us in triathlon and offer ways to get through them, or let them go, or better yet, embrace them as the journey. You likely picked this sport to be a stronger, more durable, and healthier person, so reframe your struggles as positive steps. Figure out how to get through...

Do you keep struggling to hit your race goals but can't figure out why? Today, we give you some clear thoughts and solid strategies to improve your swim, bike, and run speed. Are you selling yourself short in one or more of the distances just because one comes more naturally? We dive into specific training techniques that will help you build the right way with your eye on a certain race goal pace/...

We call it "training" for a reason and we should be "practicing" in a way that sets us up for a better race. That can mean getting out into the heat and wind more often, or visualizing your race at certain points of your workouts. How will you respond when you get hot or feel underfueled? Outside training with heat and wind and distractions and people and cars and whatever can also lead to a highe...

There's no doubt triathlon can be an isolated sport. Grinding for miles and miles with no one watching, or frankly caring. But you do. Or you should, because what you're doing is something difficult, meaningful, and what you're supposed to do. We rehash our Nashville Camp and crystalize why it's so important to us to be around like minded people. It's nice to know we're not crazy when it's easy to...

Today we look at the concept of owning where you're at in training and smart ways to move the needle without blowing a gasket. We also talk about how to recognize the difference between fatigue and being shelled. Are you going to hard? To far. Not hard enough? Not far enough? What are the benchmarks to use to recognize the truth about your capabilities. Most of us probably underachieve, so it may...

Mike goes for a rare bike fit and we dive deep into the nuances of a comfort, position, aero power, and training strategy. We look at saddle height and position. Aero bars. Drop, reach, contact points. We also talk cleats, hip room and running niggles that may be caused by the bike. We look at the gains you can make in aero, talk about why comfort is king, and the keeys to speed. We also talk abou...

The Ironman World Championships are back to a one day event for men and women. What does this mean for the sport? What does it mean to you? That's our discussion for today.   Mike Tarrolly - mike@c26triathlon.com Robbie Bruce - robbie@c26triathlon.com

On the ground report from Ironman Texas with a lot of lessons for anyone training for Ironman. Doing Ironman Wisconsin? Check out our Camp: https://c26triathlon.com/camps/triathlon-camp-wisconsin/ Topics: Some incredibly fast pro times Taylor Knibb, Katt Matthews, Kristian Blummenfelt, Cam Wurf Bike course Tough swim Wind and heat factors Bike position Tire pressure Front pack swim exit Why the sw...

Do you chase the process or the excitement of race as the cure? Today we look going inside yourself as the solution. Topics: Lawn talk Door to door sales Early season power Don't make a race feel too hard Ironman growth stats Obstacles and barriers to entry Worried about how you look Judging others and yourself Body builder cuts No mirror experiment Don't try Criticism How do you stay in the pocke...

Pre-Race nerves. How do we get ahead of them in training? Today, we look into many things we've learned as athletes and coaches to prepare for the race ahead of time. We talk about tough condition training, fueling, and getting locked into a headspace that you'll need to perform. There shouldn't be a lot surprises on race day, and if there is how do you stay calm and go through them. We talk heat...

Support the podcast by getting some awesome C26 Gear ! Thank you for listening. Today we look at the good, the bad, and the ugly of personality traits :) Well, not really. The goal here was to look for common ground and how qualities on both sides can help the other. There's a lot of labeling in this world, so we look at ways of bringing good together from a training and personality habit side. Wh...

Race conditions can be unforgiving and downright brutal (see Texas 70.3). Today, we look at how training can help us prepare for the unexpected on race day. Topics: Texas 70.3 Rough Race Conditions Early season on the trainer to outdoors for races The decision to create more stress on purpose A look at "outside stress" Preparing for unfamiliar situations Forcing yourself into the elements Training...

Support the podcast by getting some awesome C26 Gear ! Thank you for listening. The argument for a weekend of RPE. Topics: Taking it outside to the streets 25 yards vs. 50 meters Watt Ranges Intensity vs. Aerobic Different ways to fill stress buckets Understanding ranges Specific watts Things we can't know as a coach The spirit of the workout ERG mode How to use feel with analytics When your Zone...

Support the podcast by getting some awesome C26 Gear ! Thank you for listening. Triathlon is all about pacing and this goes for workouts, races, and your entire season. Today we look at how the phases of a year can affect you mentally, emotionally, physically and even spiritually. Are you expecting too much from yourself too soon? Do you overthink every little metric? Are you working on getting be...

Support the podcast by getting some awesome C26 Gear ! Thank you for listening. Today we sort of cut through the clutter of complicated training and use examples of things we've learned to be most effective for your triathlon journey. We talk about our early races and what we learned from them and share core principles that have never changed. We look at trends in triathlon and why old philosophie...

Support the podcast by getting some awesome C26 Gear ! Thank you for listening. Are you good at recognizing the levels of fatigue? Today we look at different ways to stack your week to take advantage of the type of athlete you are. More or less days off? Bigger but fewer days? What hits your sweet spot and is it really true? We look at training stress score, training with fatigue, and why a lot of...

Support the podcast by getting some awesome C26 Gear ! Thank you for listening. Today, we look at how you can be faster by being more efficient. We breakdown using your arms as levers and look at how and where to enter the water. We talk about the power of using paddles in the RIGHT way. We get into why you have limited mobility, why you have a stiff neck and why your shoulder hurts. We'll give yo...

Today is a little rant about swimming. We look at a few easy ways for you to improve your stroke, body position, and economy in the water. It it really as simple as being a better breather? What about head position? Are you in survival mode while in the water or calmly going about your business. Today is about efficient swimming without hesitation. Relaxed momentum and getting the most out of your...