Crushing Iron Triathlon Podcast

 "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 distill it into lessons for training. Notes pulled from: A Moveable Feast Beating Writer's Block (or being stuck in training): Write the truest sentence that you know. Do what feels pure to your body… hiking, swimming, biking, roller blading.  Much more to life than triathlon All your workouts don’t need to be GREAT Paralyzing Stalemate of Fear Get Back to What You Love Leave some something in the tank - Stop while you’re ahead. Distract yourself with something completely different. Don’t feel drained for the next day There is so much restraint in becoming great You don’t get extra points for digging a hole H

"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: Why our football talk matters to you What the best athletes do We usually avoid the fine details What Good to Great takes Distracted by details within the data The Pros take notes Leaving No Stone Unturned  Self-dedication to your own craft What stimulates you in training? The Porn Analogy  Gratification Over Stimulus  The power of perceived effort Why Workouts Aren’t Pass or Fail Respecting your Body and Emotions Treating Your Year as Under-Construction Support the Crushing Iron podcast on Patreon, where the community pledge is only $3.26 per month. There are other options, but every little bit helps us keep this po

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 personalities coaching as education  athletes need to take ownership  how to feel empowered  inspiration vs. condemnation Can coaches really motivate you? Understanding consistency  Red, Green, Yellow in Training Peaks Coaches aren’t Always Right Getting to the Edge but Not Going Over Ebbs and Flows of Coaching  Learning From Your Mistakes How to know if you’re going the right direction The unrecognizable build We've extended the C26 Club Discount price until January 31. 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

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 Weighing Yourself Daily • Daily Punches In The Face • The gadgets that control us • Pre-measuring Success • Does everything always have to be better? • The best you have TODAY • #BeatYesterday • What Brings Triathletes Happiness? • The most underestimated part of having a coach • You can’t turn your ship around on a dime • Racing = Work + Ability • David Goggins quoting • How deep to dig Mental and Emotional Well • When You Panic You Make Mistakes • The Slow Burn Analogy Returns • The Data That Matters The Most  We've extended the C26 Club Discount price until January 31. Want to be part of a great community of people

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 On Yourself The Anatomy of a Master’s Swim Busy Work in the Pool Technology in the pool Making Swimming Simple Why You Should Swim Hard Why triathletes only have one speed Understanding Fatigue Taxing Your System 3 phases of your stroke Don’t make swimming the least important Building Purpose into your swimming Do the work and don’t suck If you'd like to listen to other "How to Not Suck at Swimming" Podcasts, you can find them here:  Part 1 Part 2 Part 3 Part 4 We've extended the C26 Club Discount price until January 31. Want to be part of a great community of people that you can share triathlon stories with an

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 Fun Stop Looking the Race as an Expiration Date The Larger the Pre-Parade, the Harder The Fall Triathlon Doesn’t Have to End Ironman infatuation stage Long Term Results that Last Making Training More Fun We've extended the C26 Club Discount price until January 31. 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 plans (over $1,000 value). Get a consultation and a CUSTOM 12-week training plan to get you on the right track? Check out the newly revised C26 Club Membership! Only $299 for the entire year. Support the Cru

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 may change training methodology… Especially true through May….. Indoor Power vs. Outdoor Power That “I’m Just Wrecked” feeling How to play small ball in triathlon How to bike fresh and run a solid marathon Why to Look at the whole BODY of work The problem with ALL OUT Ranges within your Zones Misplaced Ego on the Bike The Human Element on Race Day Why people fail on the run The importance of warming up your ride Burning Biscuits out of the gate We've extended the C26 Club Discount price until January 31. Want to be part of a great community of people that you can share triathlon stories with and hang out with at r

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 Perfect Be The Enemy of The Good Talking and hoping for action  What Training Plan is Right for you? Paralyzed in Perfection The Power of Doing The Same Things Our Need to Feel Special Mike’s Bike  Addiction to More And Different Are You Good at Making Yourself Tired? The Only Things You Control in a Race Are You Good at Getting Injured? Can You Say This Was All I had today? The Pressure of having a race time in mind How to take the fun out of training Why are we obsessed with predictions? Expectations are future resentments The Greatest Feeling of Emptiness  The Perfect “Race Vulnerability”  How To Empty The Tank The Mos

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 we think of getting podcast Sponsors? Sauna Stories Robbie’s Training Update Is HRV for you? Training with a picture in your mind Visualizing to spark the fire Why triathletes rush things Finding your way back Beating Negative Thought Patterns Can you nail two weeks of workouts in a row? Creating good habits Social Media and Energy Loss How we Truly connect with others Why vulnerability gives you energy Attributes of successful triathletes When Devices Become Your Dictator Quit Trying to Control EVERYTHING How you REALLY get faster on bike and run  Finding your Snap Out of It Moment We've extended the C26 Club Disc

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 Through Your Nose Feeling energized vs. zapped Falling in Love with the heat and Cold Inside Look at Treadmill Running Watch Your Stride and Gate Don’t be afraid to troubleshoot more Picking the right running shoe Running in icy conditions Running Form  Interval Sessions and Netflix Getting Into A Zone  How To Run With Music Acknowledging Pain What is a “Second Wind?” Interval "Systems Mixing" on the Bike and Run Aerobic and Anaerobic Collision  We've extended the C26 Club Discount price until January 31. Want to be part of a great community of people that you can share triathlon stories with and hang out with at r

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, Yellow, Green in Training Peaks A Full Year As Micro Training  Phases of Mental Hardness Changing Daily Behavior Sparklers Can Be More Fun Than Fireworks Starting Your Day off Doing Something for You The Avalanche Approach 99% healthy doesn’t mean 100% injured Is training a part of you or a hassle? Figuring out what matters to you A deep search for your why We've extended the C26 Club Discount price until January 31. 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 plans (over $1,000 value). Get a consultation and

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 build a failing attitude  Type A and nothing being good enough Finishing your week strong Stop trying to create results - create patterns Run Slow, Then Run Slower if it feels right Chasing Goals Too Early We can’t be ON 24/7  The Ebb and Flow of The Year Natural Cycles of Nature Train So You Can Train How You Want to Train Train To Trend Up Every Month  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 plans (over $1,000 value). Get a consultation and a CUSTOM 12-week training plan to get you on the right track? Ch

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 Always strive to do just enough Be Recovered Often Good fitness, adherence and load Day in and day out Being Good instead of Great What’s the point of a 20 minute run?? Training as an uneventful part of life Managing the emotional turmoil The hardest thing to do is stay the course Latching on to being a winner Do you want the answer or the solution? Racing Your Own Race Big Pictures Take Time Don’t Chase the other lane random Swimming Strong vs Fast Don’t Train Fast of Fail 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 tra

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 plans (over $1,000 value). Get a consultation and a CUSTOM 12-week training plan to get you on the right track? Check out the newly revised C26 Club Membership! Only $299 for the entire year (price increases January 1, 2019) Support the Crushing Iron podcast on Patreon, where the community pledge is only $3.26 per month. There are other options, but every little bit helps us keep this podcast on the rails. Thanks in advance. You can also support us at our new store at CrushingIron.com. We have some NEW classic logo t-shirts and the Official Crushing Iron Spectator shirt for sale. Support the cast and get some new gear

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 power of being honest We’ll Be Your Strava Running Blind to Recover Appreciation and Joy for Where We’re Going Be Excited to Get on the Road Getting Rid of the Highs and Lows Balancing Body and Mind Trending The Best of Your Ability Smart Approaches to Sickness and Injuries Understanding Growing Pains Why We Get Side Stitches Confusing Answers With Solutions So Fragile or So Invincible  How Do You Approach The Day? The Garage Was The Good Ole Days What it’s Like BECOMING an Ironman Race Day or Expiration Date? Want to be part of a great community of people that you can share triathlon stories with and hang out with at

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 the time is right.  Topics: New Years Resolutions Based on December Don’t Call Yourself A Failure Feeling Great Today isn’t a License to Kill Yourself  Running SLOW Explained  Hanging on by a thread  When and Why Most Injuries Happen Let your body move in different directions Embracing the basics Just DO SOMETHING What’s the Root Cause of Your Funk? Riding the Fence in Limbo The Filters We See Ourselves Through Why we bite off more than we can chew How the little things pay off  Training AVAILABILITY is key The secret to building good habits Late Season Active Recovery  Fitness and Speed Go together Defining a Durab

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 Winter training Choosing Races Based on Family, Jobs, Life Workouts as Links in a chain Nailing today AND tomorrow The 72 Hour Window The Weekend Warrior Mindset Oly or Olly? How Your Mind Tricks Your Fitness The Power of Blind Intervals  Understanding Interval Power Targets FTP Ranges and Tests Building Long Course Power On The Bike Why FTP can be overrated for Long Course The Best Way To Get Faster On The Bike How old memories can slow you down 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 plans (over $1,000

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 yourself How is your motivation distributed? Creating Authentic Internal Motivation  Having The Confidence To Stick With It Ordinary is Underrated  Finding Motivation from Going Slow Strength and Power Through Restraint Looking at the entire body of training work Learning from Failure Stopping The Negative Self-Talk Why Shortcuts Usually Backfire The Reality Behind Getting to Kona What Season of Life Are You In? Challenge To the Closed Facebook Group 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 plans (over $1,

Do you feel like you're hitting a ceiling with your training? Are you sore and unmotivated? Maybe it's time to take a step back. Today we look at the little things and habits that help in the long run, but we rarely seem to stick with them. Also, the constant desire for change in your routine that can lead to getting stuck, or regression.  Topics:  How To Get Your Body Right  That feeling at the end of a race or a good run  How do we get it more often?  Age Really Is a Number What are you willing to skip and not Injuries and balance  Are you bending and about to break? Chronic inflammation  Just Say No  Do You Race Too Much? Variety is for the Weak Chasing The Highs of Life Why It’s Easier To Place Blame 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 plans (over $1,000 value). Get a consultation and a CUSTOM 12-week training plan to get you on the right track? Check out the newly revised C26 Club Members

Why do we give up on positive changes? Maybe because we try too many things at once and tend to focus on the failures. Today we explore how making small changes add up in triathlon. Also, how to shift perspective and find purpose and enthusiasm for healthy progress that enhances your life.  Topics: putting less pressure on yourself consistency breeds consistency how to gain strength from the GOOD things what happens when we focus on the fail the “faults mentality" short term optics vs. long term vision Cody Beals - Anatomy of an Ironman  Being in touch with your intuition  Epic Training Days Running 7-9 Days a Week Creating Confidence and Awareness Enhancing Your Life with Triathlon Hey, remember . . . this is supposed to be fun The power of making things “easy”  The New Crushing Iron Cologne  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 plans (over $1,000 value). Get a consultation and a CUSTOM 12-wee