#903 – How To Not Suck At Swimming #16
Crushing Iron Triathlon Podcast
Today, we go deep on swimming but keep it relatively simple so you can work on things that matter and lock them in. We talk about some of the most important fundamentals regarding swimming: breathing, body position, and body control. There will be big wins in your swimming if you can master the basic principles of swimming. We also get into how you should be breaking up your week regarding form, intensity, and endurance. We’ll look at getting a bigger return for your energy investment, why the hips are critical, why you're probably too tense in the water, and the soon to be famous Light...
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#902 – Do The Little Things Right
Crushing Iron Triathlon Podcast
Today, we start by looking at the way Indiana built a program that seemingly came out of nowhere to win the National Title. It wasn’t an accident and you can build yourself in the same way. And that process starts now. We’ll look at micro gains and goals and how they stack up over time. We look at long term consistency vs. short term bursts and why the former is always better. We talk about just “knowing” when you’re getting better vs. depending on numbers. We look at aiming low and getting things done vs. always wanting to see improvement. Improvement happens and small habits lead...
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#901 – Information Overload and How It Affects Training
Crushing Iron Triathlon Podcast
Let’s just stop for a minute and think about the endless choices we have and how they can overwhelm us. Ever get that feeling like you need to get in shape before you go to the gym? We talk about the rabbit hole of hacks and how it can lead to action paralysis. We talk about how to structure your mind for the right “why.” We look at why getting one percent better each day is a great strategy, but why it’s so tough to stick with. Training should be about much more than a time goal, it should be driven by what is truly meaningful to you and it’s well worth sitting in silence and really...
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#900 – Understanding Your Fatigue
Crushing Iron Triathlon Podcast
Today we get into understanding fatigue and what it means. Is it in your head or your body? Lungs or legs? It all matters and it’s important for you to be able to recognize and adjust so that you can get the most out of your sessions or simply get off the couch. We look at different signs in swimming, cycling, and running that show fatigue and sort of look at the “seriousness” of each and how to roll right through it. Topics: Triathlete Tattoos Gross pics sent to coaches Reading books or faking it? Post-holiday fatigue Longer Zone 2 rides and runs Why do you feel better deeper into the...
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#899 – One Speed Wonders
Crushing Iron Triathlon Podcast
Stuck in the same gear? Not happy with your race speed? It might mean you need more work on being responsive. How do you build another gear? Glad you asked. Today, we get into why triathletes often feel stuck at the same speed and how to break the cycle. We look at swimming, biking, and running and give some thought on how to create more of a range, especially when you need it. Going fast can feel good and fun, but sometimes our Zone 4 effort equals our Zone 2 speed in a race. Today, we look at solid and proven ways to break out of being a one-speed wonder, but note, it’s not always easy....
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#898 – Empty Your Cup
Crushing Iron Triathlon Podcast
Is it possible that we're carrying too much in our cup? Today we talk about approaching the year with a solid, focused, and consistent plan. It’s so easy to want to add more, but there’s real power in stripping things down, creating simplicity and getting rid of things that don’t serve our purpose. We look at building routines and patterns that will help take care of our long term goals. We look at listening to and understanding our body by effort. We talk distractions, racing free, and carrying less mental baggage. The truth is, we’re not usually tired because of workouts, but the...
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#897 – Moderating The Holidays and Being Ready To Roll In 2026
Crushing Iron Triathlon Podcast
These next few weeks are tricky and today we look at how to get the most from them. Society has created an addictive nature in us and what’s coming at you will be no easy task, but there are definitely ways to navigate the holidays and keep your training moving toward a great 2026. Take one and give the rest away! Moderation will be your best weapon both in training and at the snack table. Don’t always assume that heavy breathing and sore legs means you’re getting better. Keep things simple and sweet and be ready to train like you need to train in January. Dramatic swings have become the...
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#896 – What It REALLY Takes To Hit Your Race Goal
Crushing Iron Triathlon Podcast
Robbie talks about a lot of stuff and Mike’s not really sure what’s going on. And vice versa, probably. ---------- Get some C26 Gear for Christmas: https://c26triathlon.com/shop/ Looking for a great way to empower your training, explore your limits, and exist in the moment? Check out C26 Adventure Camps for 2026! Want to build strength and conquer the water? Look into our swim camps at Looking for triathlon coaching? Comb through our roster at Topics: Ironman changes course nutrition Early season 70.3s The off season is getting shorter December Rules as life rules The quickening Money...
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#895 – This Is YOUR Journey . . . Make It Count
Crushing Iron Triathlon Podcast
Are you making your days count? Is triathlon your fuel for life or is life your fuel for triathlon? It’s easy to put too much pressure on ourselves with a precise target, but the truth is, going inward and staying the course will take care of most of it. We owe it to ourselves to get the most out of triathlon and life but only have so much bandwidth to always be in “chase mode.” Today we look at ways to pull back the external and focus more on making real, internal improvements, which ultimately lead to long term satisfaction and real growth. We also have a little fun with Christmas...
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#894 – Rewire How You Think About Training
Crushing Iron Triathlon Podcast
Is there is a small mental shift we can make to turn training from a pain into something we look forward to on a deeper level? We think the answer is yes, and today we look at how to make that happen. It starts with believing what you’re doing is a good thing for the body and mind. There’s also a lot of power in patience. Knowing that today’s little step will compound with many other things to get you where you want to go. It’s not about the finish line, it’s about exploring your true potential, no matter what that looks like. Right now is a great way to figure out how you really...
info_outlineToday Mike and Robbie talk about mistakes they made in Ohio and more importantly, what they learned. Even bad races can be success stories if you learn and use that to become better at racing. We talk about pre-race nerves, pacing, how the swim impacts your bike, what endurance means when it comes to discomfort. Also, how deep can you dig and are you willing to make changes to get better. You shouldn’t always have to depend on adrenaline… today it’s about getting faster and making races feel easier.
Topics:
- Mike’s coaching
- Short Ironman Builds
- What you want more than anything from a race
- If you’re super confident, you are probably overtrained
- Mike and Robbie Reflect on their Racing at Ohio
- Pre-Race Nerves
- The one perfect race we always chase
- Success vs. Learning
- Mike and pacing
- De-briefing from your race
- What’s next questions after racing
- Your Athlete Cycle
- The only way you can truly have a bad race
- The right questions to ask yourself
- How Deep can you Dig?
- Enduring discomfort
- Ironman pace in your 70.3
- Prisoners of the moment
- 80/20 - 90/10
- When your swim beats up your bike
- The Swim MATTERS
- Mindset at mile 80 of the bike and what that means for your run
- Improvement is about being honest with yourself
- Rushing Aid Stations
- Are you willing to make changes?
- Realistic and Honest
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