Crushing Iron Triathlon Podcast

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 painstaking lengths IM goes to for a safe bike course - How a Police Officer helped improve the bike course - Navigating Multiple Transitions - What to do with your Tire Pump - How and Why The Swim Course Has Changed - Inside The Politics of Host Communities - What happened to Ironman 70.3 Syracuse? - Why he thinks Ohio 70.3 has a great future - How Ironman sets limits on number of participants - Behind the scenes of planning for unexpected weather - The sleeper hills on the run course - Where spectators can get a great view of the finish - Do Pros help draw triathletes to race? - How to best enjoy your race experience Coa

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 That Makes You Run Better Off The Bike How Far Do You REALLY Need To Run in Ironman Training? Racing Without A Watch Announcement of Next Guest on Podcast Music City Triathlon Mike's Podium Prediction There’s Only So Much Volume A Body Can Handle Stress Scores As They Relate To Training Mental and Emotional Burnout Peaking at the Right Time Practicing at staying the Same Speed What is it with benchmarks? Power of Accumulated Fatigue Podcast #78 Check out the Aim Low Blog Post Looking for a fun weekend of training and meeting awesome people? Check out our 2019 Camp Schedule here.  Are you thinking about raising your

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 for a Race Sending Positive Signals to Your Body and Brain Race Logistics Less is more Taper Diet Unrealistic Expectations Ghost Pains Antsy vs. Anxious Compounding Confidence vs. Anxiety When to Talk and Not Listen Treating a Race Not a Race Looking for a fun weekend of training and meeting awesome people? Check out our 2019 Camp Schedule here.  Are you thinking about raising your game or getting started in triathlon with a coach? Check out our Crushing Iron Coaching Philosophy Video If you enjoy the Crushing Iron podcast, you can support us with a direct pledge here. Thanks for listening! Please subscribe to Cru

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 Facebook Group - Say Hi To a Neighbor What’s Really Important, and What’s not C26 Meditation Music?? Triathlon isn’t our LIFE How Willing Are You To Stop and Take a Moment In Training Why Relaxing Makes You Faster Return on Investment Training How Triathlon Can Enhance Everything Else You Do Quit Staring Down At Your Bike Computer Finding HEALTHY Pain The Relaxation Tape Series -------------------------- C26 Camp Dates for 2019 Are Announced here: www.crushingiron.com/camps Are you thinking about raising your game or getting started in triathlon with a coach? Check out our Crushing Iron Coaching Philosophy Video

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 Bike Days Navigating Work and Long Workouts Do What You Want To Do Heather Wurtel Story - What’s your definition of success? Taking Things Too Personally Setting Goals Is One Thing But . . . How Do You Appreciate Them? How Today Can Be Your Best Workout of the Year Redefining PR’ing Every Workout Two Types of Athletes Are Your Workouts a Class or a Test? Do You Beat Yourself Up or Praise? -------------------------- Are you thinking about raising your game or getting started in triathlon with a coach? Check out our Crushing Iron Coaching Philosophy Video If you enjoy the Crushing Iron podcast, you can support us with

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 Rising to a Different Level Re-Defining Your “hard” or “best effort” The Power of Change The Body vs. The Mind How to Not Walk On The Run Sometimes it’s Best Not To Think Running Into Your Fears Why Overworking Could Be Lack of Confidence Sleep, Nutrition, and Mobility Stacking Lasting Gains on Top of Each Other Wave Start at Muncie - Did we practice a rolling start? ---------- Are you thinking about raising your game or getting started in triathlon with a coach? Check out our Crushing Iron Coaching Philosophy Video If you enjoy the Crushing Iron podcast, you can support us with a direct pledge here. Thanks for l

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 Treating Training Like A Kid Can Everyone Do An Ironman? Is Ironman Really That Hard or is it the Commitment? Motivation and Commitment Would You Still Train if You Didn’t Have a Watch? Get In Touch With Your Body, Not The Numbers Is More Always Better? What Parents Can Learn From Training How Coaching Should Work ---------- Are you thinking about raising your game or getting started in triathlon with a coach? Check out our Crushing Iron Coaching Philosophy Video If you enjoy the Crushing Iron podcast, you can support us with a direct pledge here. Thanks for listening! Please subscribe to Crushing Iron on YouTube and

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 Things From Seeming Out of Control Keeping Balance Within Each Workout The Psyche of The Run The Mentality of Walking on The Run The Gigantic Difference between Hydrating and Fueling You’re Not Supposed To Be Trashed After Every Workout and Race Running Slow To Get Fast The Different Mindset of Triathlon vs. Running an Open Race How Do You Slow Down The Least? The HUGE difference between Staying Cool vs. Getting Cool Managing the Temps and Conditions of the Day Should You Walk The First Mile of an Ironman? Building A Foundation vs. Digging Yourself a Hole The Triathlon Therapist Are you thinking about raising your

Think about what it takes to put together a PR . . . solid training, great mindset, optimal weather, perfect nutrition, incredible effort, and impeccable execution. Is that realistic for every race? Today, we get into a great discussion of how "just enough" in all those areas can come together, and while it may not mean a PR, it COULD mean a great performance. And a great performance should always be the goal.   The Complications of Chasing PRs Detaching from Devices Do you put too much weight on your numbers? How do you FEEL? How to build real and lasting appreciation Are you Being Programmed to a pace or heart rate? Virtual Triathlons Link to article - Metric Fixation What Does Race Day REALLY Represent?? What is your best PERFORMANCE? Execution vs. Fitness Are You Really Dialing In Nutrition? Fueling On The Bike To Satisfy Your Run Are you thinking about raising your game or getting started in triathlon with a coach? Check out our Crushing Iron Coaching Philosophy Video If you enjoy the Crushing Iron po

Imagine coaching 40 athletes that are racing triathlon on the same weekend. Today, Coach Robbie takes us through a play by play of how he tracks athletes and retains his sanity with all the notifications. The highs, the lows, the stresses, the rewards. He also shares his "secrets" as a coach, which usually boil down to building relationships and trust.  Coaching the Week of race preparation Race outlines An Athlete’s Happiness is #1 Handling different skill levels and ages Most stressful part of a race weekend Dealing with sickness and stress The journey and the obstacles Endless Variables to Consider Big race, fun race, set up Just finish, podium, or win? Expectations or Future Resentments?  Or, Expectations as Restraints? Why Athletes Never Let a Coach Down Are you thinking about raising your game or getting started in triathlon with a coach? Check out our Crushing Iron Coaching Philosophy Video If you enjoy the Crushing Iron podcast, you can support us with a direct pledge here. Thanks for listening!

The reason WHY we do Triathlon is always a good question to explore. Some people have changed their lives dramatically, while others simply find it fun. We posed the question to our closed Facebook Group and got a ton of good response on how to find and keep your WHY. Plus, Mike and Coach Robbie unveil moments in training that changed everything.  - David Goggins and Doing Something that Sucks Every Day - Mike's Turning Point - Dozens of good reasons to get in and stay in this sport - Eagleman Course Strategy Breakdown at end of Cast - Andrew Starykowicz's Camp ------- Looking for a coach? Check out our Crushing Iron Coaching Philosophy Video If you enjoy the Crushing Iron podcast, you can support us with a direct pledge here. Thanks for listening! Please subscribe to Crushing Iron on YouTube and iTunes. For information on the C26 Coach’s Eye custom swim analysis, coaching, or training camps email: C26Coach@gmail.com Facebook: CrushingIron YouTube: Crushing Iron Twitter: CrushingIron Instagram: C26_Triathl

What if, instead of thinking of races as A, B, C, etc., you thought of them all with equal importance as it relates to the big picture? Sort of like a final exam with quizzes and midterms. Today we discuss why "little" races matter and how to get your mind right to take advantage of what they offer.  - Getting Your Mind in The Game - Training Our Brain To Go Fast or Slow - Why Tapering Doesn’t Mean Shutting It Down - Making Sure You Peak at the Right Time - The Best Way to Use Countdown Clocks - The Final Exam Analogy - When and How To Work on Speed - Missing Links In Training - Who Slows Down The Least? - Strength and Flexibility - Adjusting Your Attitude Race Morning - Moderate Lifestyle Meets Intensity Looking for a coach? Check out our Crushing Iron Coaching Philosophy Video If you enjoy the Crushing Iron podcast, you can support us with a direct pledge here. Thanks for listening! Please subscribe to Crushing Iron on YouTube and iTunes. For information on the C26 Coach’s Eye custom swim analysis, coach

The Power of Spontaneity if Racing Celebrating A Race vs. Stressing  The “Device Funk” How Obsessing With Data Kills Races I Feel Like I Didn’t Really “Race" How To Navigate “I Had To Play It Safe"  What’s Wrong With Feeling Good After A Race? Dealing with that “unfinished business” feel Give me another crack at it Deep Fitness Making Mid-Season Changes When is it Time To Go Harder? When is is Time To Stay The Course? Training and Racing Without a Watch

Please be patient with our opening discussion about LeBron James vs. Michael Jordan. It's always something. After that we get into some great stuff from our C26 Athletes and what they learned at Ironman 70.3 Chattanooga. We also talk about the intensity of a Half Ironman vs. an Olympic and how that gap is closing. Lots of good advice and learning points.  Looking for a coach? Check out our Crushing Iron Coaching Philosophy Video If you enjoy the Crushing Iron podcast, you can support us with a direct pledge here. Thanks for listening! Please subscribe to Crushing Iron on YouTube and iTunes. For information on the C26 Coach’s Eye custom swim analysis, coaching, or training camps email: C26Coach@gmail.com Facebook: CrushingIron YouTube: Crushing Iron Twitter: CrushingIron Instagram: C26_Triathlon www.crushingiron.com

One of the best times for big gains is following the effort of a race. Today, our C26 athletes give us some great feedback from racing in the heat at Chattanooga. How they prepared, raced, and what paid off the most. Also, what they plan to do better next time. Some awesome lessons from a lot of people who PR'd and hit the podium at Ironman 70.3 Chattanooga. Some of the topics: - Her pre-race week and why it was the key to her PR - The best advice for racing and life - Sponges, Ice, Walking the Aid Stations - Listen to your body for nutritional advice - The one thing I'd pay more attention to before my next race - Stop Telling Yourself You Can't and Start Telling Yourself You Can - The songs he sang in his head gave him 15 seconds per mile on the run - How to deal with the feeling that "you didn't race" to your capabilities - Why scissors are key for pre-race prep - NFL Draft Comes To Nashville  Looking for a coach? Check out our Crushing Iron Coaching Philosophy Video If you enjoy the Crushing Iron podcas

A tough but fair race is in the books, and today Mike and Coach Robbie recap their experience. With 27 coached athletes on site it was a huge weekend for C26. Many first timers, nearly 20 PRs, and 2 podiums, we have a lot to talk about. We also talk about the course, the heat, and . . . how why we think a course marshal may have been targeting C26 athletes.  PRs Podiums Swim Course Bike Course C26 Athletes Run Course struggles The Heat Awards Ceremony On course marshals Volunteer Shout Out Transition Wetsuit strippers Downtown Chattanooga IM 70.3 Chattanooga Race Director Review Looking for a coach? Check out our Crushing Iron Coaching Philosophy Video If you enjoy the Crushing Iron podcast, you can support us with a direct pledge here. Thanks for listening! Please subscribe to Crushing Iron on YouTube and iTunes. For information on the C26 Coach’s Eye custom swim analysis, coaching, or training camps email: C26Coach@gmail.com Facebook: CrushingIron YouTube: Crushing Iron Twitter: CrushingIron Instagram:

It's four days out and your tapering. Your "ghost pain" and doubt are flaring. Today we talk about how to relax and let go of pre-race stress. We also hit on some of the most important things you can do to stay cool while you race in hot weather. Lots of good triathlon/coach pre-race ramble.  Topics include: What To Focus on a Few Days Before a Race How To Stay Cool During A Hot Race, Sleep and Limit Stress Build Confidence In Race Week Getting off the Grid Running the Second Loop Cooking the Bike  Knowing Where You’re At and Where You’re Going New Gear Pick Up Info Will this podcast go to iTunes? Looking for a coach? Check out our Crushing Iron Coaching Philosophy Video If you enjoy the Crushing Iron podcast, you can support us with a direct pledge here. Thanks for listening! Please subscribe to Crushing Iron on YouTube and iTunes. For information on the C26 Coach’s Eye custom swim analysis, coaching, or training camps email: C26Coach@gmail.com Facebook: CrushingIron YouTube: Crushing Iron Twitter: Crus

Are you taking too many risks, or not enough when it comes to racing? Today we talk about the nuances of when to hold back or when, where, and how to let it go and trust how you feel.    Today’s Topics: Mike Fights A Cold Listening To Your Body The baseline for backing down workouts How Does THIS Race Fit Into Your Season Are You Holding Yourself Back? What RACING Really Means Using Your Race To Learn and Improve How We Tend to Overthink Understanding Power if You Don’t Use Power Racing with power but not TO power Racing Without A Watch It’s about more than the numbers Being Ready To Rock Mentally and Emotionally The Course Matters What’s The Real Difference of 10 Watts   Looking for a coach? Check out our Crushing Iron Coaching Philosophy Video If you enjoy the Crushing Iron podcast, you can support us with a direct pledge here. Thanks for listening! Please subscribe to Crushing Iron on YouTube and iTunes. For information on the C26 Coach’s Eye custom swim analysis, coaching, or training camps email: C2

 The days leading up to a race can be filled with stress and anxiety, but it's not so bad if you remember to be yourself. There's no reason to go into a race thinking that suddenly you are going to turn into the "Tri-Calc" number you have in your head. Jump in the water, soak in the moment, and let your attitude in life take over the day. You'll have a lot more fun.   Race Day Is To Figure Out Where You Are Calm Down  Know The Facts Don’t Worry About The Weather  What’s The Worst Thing That Can Happen? Accepting What Is The Class Reunion Effect Have Fun and Execute  There’s Power In The Group 90% of Life is Showing Up  You don’t have to show up and be someone you’re not  Looking for a coach? Check out our Crushing Iron Coaching Philosophy Video If you enjoy the Crushing Iron podcast, you can support us with a direct pledge here. Thanks for listening! Please subscribe to Crushing Iron on YouTube and iTunes. For information on the C26 Coach’s Eye custom swim analysis, coaching, or training camps email: C26C

"Unless you get a paycheck from this sport, the only thing you can walk away with is memories." - Coach Robbie We start with discussion about how and why your body may seem like it's begging you to stop when it may actually be telling you to go faster.    Then we get into Race Obsession and how can we turn down the voices in our head and relax. It's not easy but we get into how focusing on the right things can take pressure off your race. We also talk about relaxation (before and during the race) is the key to improving and racing well. We also talk about when it's probably best to just say, "F-it."  When Should The Hay Be In The Barn? Unloading When Hay Is In Barn Robbie’s Strongest Ride Ever And Why When to Say F- It Force Feeding Your Muscles The Power of Relaxing How Getting Mad Can Help Obsessing Over Race Day Perfect Moderation is Harder than Abstinence  Waking Up Your Body When It’s Stuck Why Your Form Is So Important Are You Racing for Justification? Looking for a coach? Check out our Crushing Ir