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#911 – The Surefire Path To Burnout and Regret

Release Date: 03/10/2026

#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...

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Triathlon can be for today, this year, or this life depending on how you approach it. Today we take a look at not forcing fitness, training smart, and being ready for both an early race or late season race. We also look at the concept of being a better overall athlete in the long term. We talk about the importance of developing your economy and efficiency, why you shouldn’t analyze every workout, and how to play the long game in racing and life. We give you the keys to getting burned out, how to make triathlon “easier,” and not having regret every season. Wherever you go, there you are, so don’t be in a hurry to get somewhere you don’t want to be.

Topics:

Ironman New Zealand and Metric System
Cockpit problems
Dallas 70.3
Where should you be right now?
Early Race
Late Race
Efficiency and Economy Rules
Change your life
Not having regret
Find your way and commit to it
Measuring your economy and efficiency
Becoming a better overall athlete
Oops I did it again
Make this all “easier”
We never hear, “Can I have more Z1-Z2 work?”
You don’t have to analyze every workout
Just rev the engine a little
How to see the least amount of improvement
Always searching for a win
The key to being burned out
Being in a hurry to get somewhere you don’t want to go
Play the long game
Wherever you go, there you are
Robbie does Dallas

Mike Tarrolly - mike@c26triathlon.com

Robbie Bruce - robbie@c26triathlon.com

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