#769 – Setting In-Race Goals
Crushing Iron Triathlon Podcast
Today, we look at energy breakdowns for your swim, bike, and run. We also get into how to handle A, B, and C races. Are they really different? Are you setting goals for today or down the road? We also look at A, B, and C goals for each individual race. Do you want to see how much you can push the bike and still run? Swim hard or reel it in? How do you keep going on the bike. Self-talk, toughness, and nutrition. Can you put yourself in objective space? Are you ready to dig deep, or find in-race recovery points? What’s your your ceiling for discomfort on race day? Topics: Join Our Email list...
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Chattanooga 70.3 Course Preview (Repost)
Crushing Iron Triathlon Podcast
Note: This is a repost and may talk about us living in Chattanooga and being at the race. Both are not accurate. The information about the course is, though! Enjoy and best of luck racing. Overdoing the bike could cost you dearly on the run. We get into fueling and cooling strategy, how to know if and when you’re ready to push the bike/run. We talk about the hills, the flats, how to approach a downstream “long” swim, and critical run information that could make or break your race. This cast is from 2021. Topics: Follow us on Instagram: C26_Triathlon Come see us at the C26...
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#768 – Creating The Perfect Training Environment
Crushing Iron Triathlon Podcast
Today we give you all the secrets to more enjoyable training, which will obviously transfer into better racing . . . and maybe even a happier life. Are you going about your training in the right places with the right approach? Topics: Summer is here . . . Finding routes you enjoy Having great training options It’s hard to get burned out Finding a groove that works for you Refusing to run or ride inside Knowing what works The wind Power meters and FTP tests The pool vs. a lake Watts inside vs. Out Cycling outside is a total mental shift Running outside vs. treadmill Training routes that...
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#767 – Mysteries of Swimming - Part 2
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...
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#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...
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#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
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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...
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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...
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#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...
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#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...
info_outlineToday 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 - [email protected]
Robbie Bruce - [email protected]
c26triathlon.com