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#334 - What Coach Robbie and Mike Learned as Athletes in 2019

Release Date: 12/30/2019

Crushing Iron Triathlon Podcast

Lots of talk about open water including, how comfort, how to approach workouts, and length of stroke. More discussion about the feel for water today, and a sidebar into the feel for the bike and run. How often should you use the pull buoy? What about paddles? How to breathe right and fix dead spots in your stroke. Topics: Weather and running and emotions Open Water Training Integrity of swim workouts in open water Comfort in Open Water Smaller hands and feel for the water Counting strokes Timing of turning your head to breathe Feeling with your wrist Pauses and dead spots How to breathe...

#766 – The Mysteries of Swimming

Crushing Iron Triathlon Podcast

Are you struggling to get faster despite thinking your form is correct? Are you an adult onset swimmer that just can’t seem to solve the riddle? This podcast is for you. We go deep into being a stronger, faster, and more relaxed swimmer. We talk about the things you should actually be doing vs. spending your time on drills you don’t understand. Swimming is about connecting your mind to the action of the stroke. Today we look at ways you can truly get better by focusing on what works and not spending time overthinking. Topics: Setting a tone for the day There’s no excuse not to get...

#765 – Ironman Texas 2024 Recap

Crushing Iron Triathlon Podcast

Today we dive into Iroman Texas 2024. We get into the race venue, the conditions, etc, but largely talk about Coach Robbie's decision not to start. Topics: Ironman Texas Venue Mike's Trip Robbie Talks about his experience Taper/Pre-Race What's been hard/frustrating Race frequency Race pressure vs. nerves When we're focused on performance Perfectionism Comfort in our own skin Contact: Mike Tarrolly - Robbie Bruce - c26triathlon.com

You Just Gotta Do It Once

Crushing Iron Triathlon Podcast

This is a re-post of another of our favorite episodes/concepts. Off a great, but tough weekend at Run Camp, we reflect on how and when to push and why it’s important to have fun in your life and training. We talk about your big race is “Just One Day” and how it’s better to be undertrained than burned out. Also, the little signs in your training will let you know you’re ready before you race. We look at burning physical and emotional matches, finding your pain threshold in each sport and when are the right times to dig deep. You’re the main character and author, it’s up to you to...

Out Alone In The Dark (at Ironman Texas) Re-Post

Crushing Iron Triathlon Podcast

This is a re-post of one of our favorite C26 Ironman stories. This is an Ironman story for Everyone. If you've ever stayed until the end of an Ironman you know the level of emotions. But have you ever been out in the dark on the last few miles with someone who isn't sure they will make the cutoff? Today, we share the story of how one of our C26 athletes persevered to finish with just over a minute left at Ironman Texas. An emotional look at how the tone of an Ironman changes after the sun goes down. Topics: Why Ironman is different Running races vs. Triathlon You can’t explain the...

#764 – Surviving The Ironman Texas Heat (or any other hot race)

Crushing Iron Triathlon Podcast

Are you ready for your hot race? Today we look at physical and mental approaches to staying cool on the race course. From whether or not to wear a wetsuit to freezing your bottles to pulling back a little on the bike. Once you get too hot, you can’t cool down, unless you stop or walk. We’ll look at ways to keep your core temp down as long as possible. We talk about heat acclimation, huge mistakes, and the best way to use your watts. We also look at the week leading up to the race and some best practices to prep yourself for the weekend. Topics: Rational expectations The week of the...

#763 – Chasing The High

Crushing Iron Triathlon Podcast

How do you “get through” tough situations in training? Today, we look at the emotional roller coaster that is triathlon and some of the traps we all fall into, especially when chasing those elusive highs. Do you push harder when you’re struggling, or step back and let the body re-calibrate? What’s the deal with feeling awesome one day, then being ready to quit the sport the next? We look at mood adjustments, burning matches, and seeking highs. We also talk about how to train for situations in races that are usually mental and how to get through them. Are you addicted to feeling the...

#762 – Listener Q&A – 4-11-24

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Check out our NEW We answer a ton of questions today, including a rapid fire ending you won’t want to miss. We get into the challenges of riding with wind. How do you handle tail, head, and cross winds? Is aero always better? What about your grip on the bike . . . why it matters. Do you need more or less rest on your swim sets? Today, we look at WHY you’re taking rest and how much you actually need. Is it better to do long interval sets in the water or short and hard? Can you recover WHILE you’re swimming? Race wheels and wind. What’s the key to racing with different wheels? Looking...

#761 – Listener Q&A - The Answer Is Always . . . Do The Work

Crushing Iron Triathlon Podcast

The first question set off a great mini-topic for the day. What the new tactics/trends that are pros doing these days that age group athletes can emulate to get faster. The discussion is an important one and centers on arguably the best triathlon coach right now, Dan Lorrange. We also look at the importance of becoming a better bike handler and how it can save your legs. Plus, swimming better when you don't have as much time to swim as you'd like. A little bit on GI issues. And favorite cereal talk. Topics: UConn cements dynasty Lionel Sanders Taylor Knibb You can get better with age...

#760 – Seek Discomfort

Crushing Iron Triathlon Podcast

This title is an homage to one of our favorite YouTube channels, you can find it here: The Seek Discomfort crew is always looking for things that intimidate them. Experiences that lead to growth. And we should do the same within our comfort zone, especially when it comes to conditions. The more you get out into “imperfect” weather, the more you will be at ease when your race day isn’t 70 and partly cloudy. Today, we go through some of our experiences and perspectives on how to build all the pieces in the puzzle. To be mentally strong to pair with your physical fitness. Racing IS...

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Coach Robbie and Mike get into athlete mode and discuss some of the biggest things they learned in 2019.

Where they found inspiration, what mistakes they made on the course, and some of the smartest things they did while racing and training. Listening to your life situation and being okay with that. Making your strength an advantage on the course. What makes you tick? How do you focus on that and use it to your benefit. Lots of good thought to help you prepare for your best 2020.

Topics:

Racing Mindset
What are you gonna do when you get punched in the mouth?
What is your strength and how do you use it to advantage?
When comfortable becomes a weakness
Make your strength your advantage
Do not ignore the race in its entire form. Swim, Bike, Run
It’s okay to listen to life and take a break
Accepting your life where it is
How to address things you need to improve on
Control the course, don’t let it control you
What makes you tick?
Boring a winning solution?
That Christmas Eve Feeling
Whatever it takes to get you out the door
When it’s choppy be ready for a faster stroke
Walk/Run can rejuvenate your love for running
Strip things to their simplest form

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Also a big thanks to Tom Stewart and Ross Kaffenberger for their technical support as we went through the process of launching the new site!

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