Crushing Iron Triathlon Podcast

Today we start with why 70.3's are gaining popularity and roll that into training with more intensity. We look at how to explore higher zones and how to work that into your overall training. We talk about why it's important to remind yourself what it feels like and why you have to train it to truly know it. We get into why it can be more stressful to train alone and why it's important to swim, bik...

Today we look at ways to work on little things that matter instead of always grinding yourself to the core. Better economy and efficiency go a LONG ways in this sport, so how do you get better inside a typical training session. We look at different ways you can work the swim, bike, and run to keep your HR in a solid place, but create more stimulus. We look at how to becomg a more well rounded athl...

Today we run down a list of ideas generated from our athlete comments in Training Peaks. We look at 10 ways to simplify training by a shift in perspective about how you approach your day. We get into time wasting, weight loss, building speed and the frame to hold it, sleep, bad moods and bad days, balance, flexibility, strength, core, and how to push yourself.  Topics: 1. Think of scrolling on you...

How do you tap that "positive group motivation" when you're by yourself? Today we look into how training can be more motivating, positive, and effective when you might not be feeling it. We explore the positive group mindset and how that can translate into simple decision making that lets you get more out of your training. We look at endorphin dumps along with the idea of doing sh*t vs. saying sh*...

It's the time of year when we all need a little pep talk to keep showing up. Just when things seem like they're getting too tough is usually when you're about to make a breakthrough, so stick with it. In this case that breakthrough might be Spring and a revitalized energy. Stay in the ballpark. We get into the monotony of endurance training, being game for anything this time of year, and being pat...

If you watch the Bobby Knight 30 for 30 it brings up a lot of questions and today we explore some of them and what it must have been like playing for Coach Knight. What drives a coach to be that intense? It inspired a discussion today about practicing harder than the game. We look at ways to turn your solo training into something that will have a direct impact on your physical and mental game on r...

Today, we look at some of the things we learned from doing hard things at Run Camp. The body always seems to be more capable than we understand, and even on less fuel than we think. We look at stress and the effect on our body and mind and performance. We talk about carb loading and get into dopamine loading. Is carb renting for real? Does good fitness overcome fueling? How does long term diet and...

There's always a point of diminishing marginal returns, but how do we know what's not enough and how much is too much? What kind of athlete and person are you creating on a daily basis? Volume is relative and there is more power in not rushing the steps. Are you swimming upstream or going with the flow. It's always best to make consistent and manageable deposits vs. over-extending. The outcome isn...

Support the podcast by getting some awesome C26 Gear ! Thank you for listening. Today, we go to therapy to give each other a kick in the ass. It's easy to fall into a rut and today we look at examples that we've done and seen as coaches that can get us moving the right direction. We look at things like mood, injuries, illness, and how we shift our mindset to get things moving the right direction....

Is it important to do your long run the day after your long rides? What are the best smart trainers for your budget and success. Should you refrain from sex before a big race? We get into all that and more, along with a pretty good tangent discussion about how to work on really understanding and executing your pace and effort. We look at technology and why it's for some and not others. We also loo...

The way we talk with ourselves matters. Today, we look how triathletes can get caught in a trap of doubt and negative talk for the wrong reasons. We look at healthy and productive perspectives, especially at this time of the year when training can be more difficult. We look at ways you can learn and build and have a great perspective on peaking at the right times. We're capable of much more than w...

It's hard to pull logs out once they're on fire. Today, we looking at some parts of triathlon from a different perspective and finding your Real why. We talk about why burnout is usually a choice and how you can avoid it and attack triathlon from a long term perspective instead of a short lived dream. What is your real why? This is a great time to experiment with that notion. We get into re-thinki...

Not many notes today as Mike talks with Robbie about the loss of his dog. Mattie lived a good life and left behind a lot of lessons for all of us. Mike Tarrolly - mike@c26triathlon.com Robbie Bruce - robbie@c26triathlon.com  

The saying goes, "new year, new me," but should it be, "new year, real me ?" Today, we look at goals from a perspective of picking ones that will actually align with who you are as a person and athlete. We talk about why being healthy is a great ideal, but it can also be vague without diving in a little deeper. We look at building a strong foundation as a person and how to spend time wisely in the...

Happy New Year from C26! Today we start with . . . Information, disinformation, and disorientation. That's where we're at, and today we look at the power of simplicity with triathlon training. Sometimes our highest priorities get left in the dust because we're shellshocked by all the information. Most of the time you should go easy, some of the time you should go hard. Find what you love most and...

Let's take a little look at your future. Are you training for the right why? Are you letting results drive the train or the process? Stimulate, don't obliterate. Today, we talk about why it's okay to just feel good and how you can compliment your state of wellness. We should be proving things to ourselves, not other people. What have you learned this year and how will you take that forward? Note:...

Are you taking enough chances in training and racing, or do you like to play it safe? Today we talk about self-experimenting within the plan. Testing your limits a little bit to unlock the same routine. We also look at how to analyze a regret and use it as a positive. How do you know what's right? You have to explore a little on the journey. Topics: 70.3 Worlds Aiming for a 1:05 half in a 70.3 run...

One of our responsibilities as a triathlete and a human is to figure out things that work best for us. Stress affects us all differently and one way to deal with it is to not take ourselves so seriously. Life is all about making deposits and withdrawals, where is your energy going? A big part of this sport is believing we belong and nourishing our own box. The minute we get too rigid with ourselve...

Modern life is loaded with inputs and sometimes we have to disconnect for our sanity. Today, we take a different perspective on the off-season. How can we get better without directly putting your energy into traditional triathlon activity? If you're already jacked up about your race next Fall, you are probably running a little too rigid. There's a time and place to sharpen the tip of the spear and...

What are the little (but important) things that make us better athletes? Today, we look at how to work at training in a way that makes racing feel "easier." We talk about going east and west to balance our perpetual north and south movements in triathlon. We get into the efficiency of movement and how to train in ways that make swim, bike, and run "click" in the mind. We talk about natural movemen...

Now is a good time to be thankful you have decided to be active and are able to do the things we do. Swim, bike and run isn't easy, but it's a decision to invest in your health with your eye on feeling healthy and strong as long as you can. Today, we look at the challenges of triathlon from a wide lens and talk about the ability to see the big picture of your happiness and healthy journey in life....

In a way, this could be titled "small win season" but the trick is figuring out where to best put your energy. We all have weaknesses but identifying them and investing time in the right place is the catch. Today, we look at different ways to make progress so you're not the same athlete next year as you were this season. Getting better doesn't always have to be hard. Put your energy in the right p...

Are you focused on getting a workout done, or getting better? Today's cast is largely about swimming, but the technique discussion applies to bike and run, too. It actually applies to everything in life if we're being honest. We get into creating the wrong form so you know what's right. We look at how most triathletes training patterns actually make racing harder. We look at ways to build economy...

Today we open it up to some of our own athletes to ask questions. We get into races that may not live up to the hype, Travel, stress, and exhaustion, sleep, fueling for health, a quality of life perspective, and lowering cortisol levels. We also talk snow shoes, cross country skiing, and when is the appropriate time for Christmas decorations.  Topics -  Gray blanket season What if your race doesn'...

What was the state of your mind, body and spirit at this time last year? We look at how triathletes can get trapped in a cycle and spend time working on things that don't move the needle. More "can" be better but we contend being more specific with your time can give you better results. We look at races as a driving force, the simple concept of repetition is the key, and look restraint vs. over re...