#768 – Creating The Perfect Training Environment
Crushing Iron Triathlon Podcast
Release Date: 05/14/2024
Crushing Iron Triathlon Podcast
Are you throwing in the towel right before a big breakthrough? Today, we cast based on a quote, "The magic you're looking gor is in the work you're avoiding." We look at the concept behind patient training, and what breakthroughs look like. We talk about race expectations and how they should rarely, if ever, be the main goal. This is about enjoying the process and being in the moment with training and your life. What do you do when no one is looking? Stay tuned after the main podcast for an interview with one of our awesome coaches, Nikki Leo. Her bio is , or below. Topics: “The magic...
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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...
info_outline #768 – Creating The Perfect Training EnvironmentCrushing 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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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...
info_outlineToday 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 check the boxes
- Spontaneity and adventure
- Going with what feels right
- Figuring things out through experience
- Pro racing vs. amateur racing
- Feeling younger as you get older
- You’re either hurt or getting better
- Running shoe talk - Newton’s, K Swiss
- Over seeking comfort
Mike Tarrolly - [email protected]
Robbie Bruce - [email protected]