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#901 – Information Overload and How It Affects Training

Release Date: 01/15/2026

#922 – Rethinking The Metrics - Power, HR, and Pace

Crushing Iron Triathlon Podcast

We start today with a proclamation that Mike is throwing out his power meter and Robbie has a surprising reaction. We ask, what’s your preferred way of suffering? We get into climbing hills and getting too caught up in the numbers. We talk about the importance of breathing and its relationship to your heart rate training. We talk about keeping things simpler to avoid mistakes. We address enjoyment vs. punishment. We ask what the real finish line is. The beauty of the bike. The power behind not getting hurt or burned out while keeping a streak of rebellion. The frequency of movement adds...

#921 – 2026 Ironman Texas Preview

Crushing Iron Triathlon Podcast

Today, we preview Ironman Texas, but this is great info for any Ironman you might be racing. We include strategy for the age groupers and take a look at the stacked pro field and give predictions. We look at the wind and potentially "mild" weather and talk wetsuit or not, how to approach the swim along with the last stretch in the canal. We get into bike strategy for your first and second loop. Then take a look at how to handle the electric, three-loop run course. Lots of good insight for pacing, super shoes, and terrain. Also, if you're thinking of doing one of these GREAT MIDWEST races,...

#920 – Optimize Your Engine and Decision Making

Crushing Iron Triathlon Podcast

Are you paying compounding interest on fatigue and recovery? We look at several different ways to address today’s workout depending on where you are mentally and physically. Just because something is in your Training Peaks doesn’t mean it’s perfectly crafted for you on that day. We always want to encourage athletes to make the right decision based on how they feel, what is going on in their lives, and what the body is telling them. And believe us, there can be mixed signals. Today, we address the signals saying it’s time to get after it and the ones that may be begging you to flog...

#919 – Chasing Speed The Right Way

Crushing Iron Triathlon Podcast

We all want to be faster and today we look at the right ways to go about speed in triathlon. We talk about pushing the limits along with how putting in easy miles mix. We talk about building habits that matter and why you always have the time to do the extra things that will make a difference. New the “latest and greatest” training methods, the simple power of repetition, and why most triathletes don’t fully buy in to training. We also get into the biggest traps facing age groupers that want to be faster. Also, if you're thinking of doing one of these GREAT MIDWEST races,...

#918 – C26 Coaches vs. AI - Listener Q&A

Crushing Iron Triathlon Podcast

Today we take athlete questions and compare our answers with A.I. We get into how long to train for an Ironman after taking a chunk of time off. We look at what makes a race attractive. We look at trimming your time in an open mile run. Stationary pool band swimming. Double runs on the same day. Double rides. Along with biggest mistakes athletes make in the first Ironman. Topics: How much NIL would it take for us to transfer to a different podcast? Done several Ironman races, but taken a few years off? What now? What makes a good race How to trim a minute off your mile time Trail race...

#917 – When Your Race Goes Sideways

Crushing Iron Triathlon Podcast

Most of us have moments within a race where things aren't going as planned. The question is, how do you handle it? Will you throw in the towel or try to figure it out? What does that even look like. We make hundreds of decisions within a race and today we’re looking at how to make the best ones you can in the moment. We look at why not wearing a watch in the swim can give you a better mindset. We talk A, B, C goals and how to adjust on the fly. We talk about the courage to finish on a moderate note vs. a high or low. Finding wins no matter how you feel. Racing with gratitude all day. And...

#916 – Are You Reaching Your Potential?

Crushing Iron Triathlon Podcast

So many people want to put limits on our potential, but are we really going to just settle for someone else’s opinion? Today, we talk about the unexplored potential inside of you and belief systems that will help you tap into it. Anything Is Possible might be overused as a phrase, but it’s definitely not over attempted. Let’s take a look inside at ways you’re wasting your energy and potential. Let’s look at how to be engaged in the process and not let a random race goal take up too much space in your brain. Do the work when resistance is highest. Do yourself the favor of turning all...

#915 – How To Get Excited About The "Boring" Stuff

Crushing Iron Triathlon Podcast

We’re not here to sell you the top hacks for getting on the podium. Today, we advocate for the long game. Often times the quicker you gain, the quicker it can go away. Building and keeping and making life/triathlon feel easier and more enjoyable. How do we find joy in the “boring” stuff we feel like wastes our time? Slow gains are hard to notice, but they last longer. We know it’s not exciting, but that is one of our biggest challenges. Putting the excitement into the overall process. Being okay with 80% meh. You can’t always outwork your way to the top. Topics: Is your...

#914 – Free Speed With Better Posture And Form

Crushing Iron Triathlon Podcast

Expensive wetsuits, Disc wheels and carbon shoes only matter if they matter. Today, we look at true free speed within better posture and form. When you boil it down, a faster race comes down to holding solid form and all three events affect the other. We’ll look at simple ways to improve your form and get free speed over time by simply holding it better. We talk about drills to incorporate in your runs, how to be more comfortable and stronger in aero, and we look at having solid hydrodynamics in the water. Commit to the long game and truly get better at what you do, all while saving energy....

#913 – Bike Trainer Strategies To Nail A Specific Course

Crushing Iron Triathlon Podcast

Today we talk about how to think about riding the trainer so you can be more prepared for the reality of the course. We talk about hills, wind, aero, cadence, and much more. We take a look at the last hour of your race and how you can work on being stronger as you come into T2. Do we all complicate specific workouts when the reality is we just have to be stronger both physically and mentally to deal with the demands of certain courses. We look at flat and windy along with the continually changing demands of a hilly course. Put a little more reality into your trainer rides. Topics: Ramp...

More Episodes

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 figuring out.

Topics:

Getting fit before going to the gym
Can you ever be fit enough?
Intellectual experts vs. practitioners
What’s the hack?
Action paralysis
Endless podcasts, influencers, newsletters
Drink from a garden hose vs. a fire hose
We always want more
When we feel like it’s not enough
Trying too hard
The weight of the world
The integrity of a workout
Do we need more?
We all need a bit of a buffer
Being swept up in the moment
One percent better each day but not seeing it
Weight loss and patience
Inability to set realistic goals
What is meaningful to you?
You have to have more than a time goal
Swinging for the fence all the time
Building habits that turn into routine
Pick out the right lot and build slowly

mike@c26triathlon.com

robbie@c26triathlon.com

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