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#407 - It Doesn't Have To Be Pretty . . . Especially Right Now

Release Date: 09/10/2020

Crushing Iron Triathlon Podcast

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...

#759 – Race With Nothing To Lose

Crushing Iron Triathlon Podcast

The most successful athletes play free and without fear. Today, we look at how you can train and race better when you realize you have nothing to lose. This isn't about taking it for granted, but channeling pressure and anxiety in the right way. It's all energy and the more we can us it in our favor, the better we'll be. We look at the 24 hour rule as it applies to racing and training, having a "walk the plank" mentality, and using your old self as a nemisis. We look at finding solutions over problems, uncovering what missed workouts really tell us, and the ability to be moodless during your...

#758 – Balancing Structure With Fun

Crushing Iron Triathlon Podcast

Triathlon training should be structured, but we're all about keeping the fun alive. Today, we talk about weaving them together to make the process more enjoyable and effective. We put a lot of pressure on ourselves to show up green in Training Peaks, but aren’t a bunch of oranges and yellows better than a week of red? Do we move to change our mood or change our mood to move? There’s a lot of power in having a solid outline and moving a little off script. How to recognize what’s the best decision for today. Is your workout appropriately challenging for your mental and physical state? Who...

#757 - Why You Should Fall In Love With Zone 2

Crushing Iron Triathlon Podcast

Efficiency might be the biggest key to you having a successful race and that all starts in Zone 2. Yes, we know it’s “boring” but today we give you other ways to think about it, specifically as in, why do you not enjoy doing something that is good for you and your health? We talk about teaching the body to burn fat so you’re not so dependent on calories. We look at swimming and why practicing swimming slow is a great exercise. We really boil down Zone 2 in a way that helps understand why it’s the key to great racing. We look into cravings and calories and what they might really be...

Prisoners Of The Future

Crushing Iron Triathlon Podcast

(We have C26 Swim School this week, so this is a reposted podcast). Ever feel the pressure of too much going on? That anxious feeling is getting out of the moment. Today, we look at how that affects training and how we THINK about training. It's easy to get caught up on race day when it's 5 months away, but today is all that matters. Do something. Let it go. And get in touch with your body and the moment. *** Time is running out to sign up for FOR 2024! Check it out! Topics: Life Keeps Going Time to get back to work Sore feet Wired to go . . . . How am I gonna get everything...

From Final Four To Ironman (Repost)

Crushing Iron Triathlon Podcast

(With March Madness upon us and C26 Swim School in progress, we thought it was a good time to revisit an old podcast with Zak Showalter and how he started training for Ironman after playing in the Final Four). Sorry about the intro music. haha. Imagine playing basketball in front of 70,000 people and millions on TV. Today's guest, Zak Showalter, did just that for the University of Wisconsin. His career took him to 2 different Final Fours and four Sweet 16's and now he's tackling Ironman. He's graduated, stepped away from basketball, and turned his sights on Ironman Wisconsin. Our goal...

Chattanooga 70.3 Preview (Repost)

Crushing Iron Triathlon Podcast

(We have C26 Swim School this week, so this is a reposted Podcast and we will not have a booth at Chatt). We begin with the Swim Start, including when to get there and how to fuel as you position yourself in the massive field of athletes. Then to the “fast but fair” bike course. We break it out by section and look at where to push and when to hold off for your best bike split. Onto the run where it can either be fast or eat your lunch. There’s not much truly flat here, so racing smart, understanding the terrain, and staying cool with a lower HR could make the difference. Topics: ...

Ironman Texas Preview (Repost)

Crushing Iron Triathlon Podcast

(We have the C26 Swim School this week, so this is a reposted podcast). Today we focus on Ironman Texas strategy, but this podcast is great for anyone racing an Ironman, especially when it’s hot. We always talk about not obsessing about the weather, but when you know it might be hot, it’s smart to prepare. We look at all kinds of hot racing strategies, talk about why Texas is a sneaky challenging course, and why you will want to prepare to suffer. This is a C26 Team race, so be sure to say hi out on the course. Topics: Mushy Open Wetsuit legal? Swim strategy Prepare for a...

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This should be peak season for the full Ironman races we cover, but alas, there will be no pretty medals. So, now what? Today, we grab our lunch pails to stay strong and positive about what's coming down the road. We also look at the biggest mistakes runners make and break down "go easy" and Zone 2 depending on your life situations. Unhinge the intensity and flow.

TOPICS:

Staying positive about races
Optimism about what’s down the road
Committing to connection with people
A lifelong pursuit
The lunch bucket workouts
I wanna show myself that I can
Keep proving to yourself that you can in the future
Building blocks of behavior
David Goggins’ mindset changers
When your motivator is taken away . . . now what?
The feeling you get from working hard
Are you proud of yourself or disappointed
Mike’s endless pool PTSD
The Number 1 Mistake Runner’s Make
Do you run Enough??
Do you run too fast too often?
Knowing what’s too hard or too easy
Has Coach Robbie ever had to fire an athlete?
If so, why?
How to adjust your effort to meet the workout
Go easy? Go Z2? What does that mean to you?
Zones vary depending on life stresses
American Gladiator analogy with running
Being able to “let go” when you run
Running easy vs. digging in and pushing off as hard as you can
Unhinge the intensity and flow

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