#283 - Race Ready - Why The Little Things Are So Big
Crushing Iron Triathlon Podcast
Release Date: 07/08/2019
#860 – Nail The Run In Your Next Race
Crushing Iron Triathlon Podcast
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 techniques, including the possibilty of running less than you are to be better prepared for race day. It can be a complicated puzzle, but the reality comes down to being ready and able to run. Topics: Stress and how it impacts your run 35 full days days of triathlon goodwill and therapy It's not...
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#859 – Racing In The Heat (Rockford 70.3 Recap)
Crushing Iron Triathlon Podcast
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 next hot (and windy) race. Topics: Rockford as a host Shoutout to Race Directors Why no race is easy Leveling your expectations Being smart and respectable within aid stations How to handle hills...
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#858 – ROCKFORD 70.3 PREVIEW
Crushing Iron Triathlon Podcast
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 on how to do just that. Topics: Rockford Downtown - Mike’s old stomping grounds Will this race jumpstart the city? Dealing with the heat Wetsuit or not? Why it’s too late for heat prep Don’t...
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#857 - Priming Your Workouts
Crushing Iron Triathlon Podcast
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 threshold and compare trainer rides to outside. Topics: Just start Priming your workouts Taper weeks Workouts seem daunting? Making decisions when stress is high Missed workouts Prisoner of...
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#856 – Listener Q&A - Run form and economy, staying motivated, open water swimming, ultra training
Crushing Iron Triathlon Podcast
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 weekend Run efficiency and technique Economy and form Running hills How to feel like you’re “cruising” on your run Negative split running Unbalance and injuries How to find the spark again...
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#855 – Keep Your Race Emotions In Check
Crushing Iron Triathlon Podcast
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 the tough spots and be better off. We look at the power of being grateful for the opportunity, races as adventures, and why decisions you make in the moment are often the most impactful. Finding a...
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#854 – Training To Hit Your Race Goals
Crushing Iron Triathlon Podcast
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/power, etc… You are most likely selling yourself short, but it is possible. The hard parts are working hard enough, taking ample recovery, and being patient. Topics: Establish a demand of what...
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#853 – Make Training Harder Than The Race
Crushing Iron Triathlon Podcast
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 higher anxiety level. Are you putting yourself into situations that will pay off with the race? Today we dive into the importance of heat, wind, anxiety and stress acclimation to make you stronger and more...
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#852 – The WORK Is The Gift
Crushing Iron Triathlon Podcast
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 feel that way out on our own, putting ourselves through pain, and sometimes not even understanding why. Today, we look at what that why might be and share why it’s important to keep...
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#815 – Fatigued or Shelled?
Crushing Iron Triathlon Podcast
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 be a good time to look at what you’re doing and ask if you’re giving it what you need to reach the goals you want to hit. Topics: Microsoft Teams St. George Gulf Coast Chatt 70.3 Much more...
info_outlineAre you drinking too much water? Training for the wrong course? Pushing hard at the wrong times? Today, it’s all about why races fall apart, both because in-race decisions and lack of race specific training. We look smart heat acclimation, sweat tests, replicating your race course, and how to nail nutrition. The difference between a decent race and a great one comes down to the little things.
Topics:
- Mind tricks of big training blocks
- The Dead of Summer Heat
- Being blind to getting fit
- Optimal training conditions
- Summer training is hard to compute
- The body as a machine
- Heat and Hydration
- Why You Should be taking notes
- Dialing in Nutrition in the Heat
- How athletes typically screw up races
- Sweat Tests
- Why straight water is bad for your race
- Is the Run the problem or what you do before it?
- When nutrition mistakes are amplified
- Practicing Race Day
- Replicating the Ironman bike
- Detailing Demands of the course you’re racing
- Race specific training
- Heat Acclimation vs. Fitness
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