Crushing Iron Triathlon Podcast

Are you forcing your body into shape based on a date on the calendar? Today, we talk about why that is usually a losing proposition for long-term health, happiness, and success. We also hit on shortening your recovery time for effective intervals, the Sophomore slump, and why things like massages can be your worst decision on race week.  Topics:  reverse bricks mental approach to long build phases why it takes you a while to feel right shortening your recovery time  damage, repair, damage, repair athlete pitfalls  the Triathlete’s Sophomore Slump massages good, bad, ugly pain from the bike that hurts the run fueling and hydration - all day long how to make your intervals effective the Amazon cure to loneliness anxiety  meditation yoga being AWARE of everything that’s going on emotional and mental stress  Your body doesn’t care Don’t Let Your Race Plan Your Body When it’s a good decision to not race How to deal with Race Week Anxiety  focus on executing to the best of your ability start slow  lower expectatio