#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
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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
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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...
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#893 – Listener Questions
Crushing Iron Triathlon Podcast
Today the listener controls the show! We talk about building bike strength to be a better climber. We get into how to fall in love with the trainer and the treadmill this winter. We also look at strengths and weaknesses. How do you define them and decide where to put the most work. We get into swimming and how much you should be doing it. Some of the best drills and things to think about. Also, finding your swimming economy and body position. We also look at controlling your breath on the run and raising your bike threshold. ————— Get some C26 Gear for Christmas:...
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#892 – Real Change Comes At A Price
Crushing Iron Triathlon Podcast
Happy Thanksgiving from C26 and all of our coaching staff! ***Check out the and use Code: C26Xmas for 15% off your shopping! We can’t ask for change and expect everything to be the same. The comfort of the old world with the excitement of the new one. Wanting both creates pain and suffering. Today, we look at listening to how you feel and finding what the true you inside really wants. We get into burnout and how to avoid it. We talk about greatness, loving yourself, and finding calm in the chaos. ----- Looking for a great way to empower your training, explore your limits, and...
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#891 – What Do You REALLY Want From Triathlon?
Crushing Iron Triathlon Podcast
Is your REAL goal to be fast, healthy, or just have a good time with training and racing? Today, we talk about why it’s important to define your true aspirations in the sport so you can come to an internal agreement with yourself as the year rolls on. It’s not uncommon for athletes to go through an identity crisis many times a year. We get into some of our personal struggles as we look at finding our sweet spot with training, racing, and life. We also look at clashing value systems and how that can make things tougher. ----------- Looking for a great way to empower your training, explore...
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#890 – The Psychology of A Day Off
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Going HARD is easy to understand, but taking rest for recovery of your mind and body can sometimes create guilt. Why do we think like that? Today, we dive into the psychology of taking a day, or two, off when our body needs it. We also talk about getting trapped in upper Zone 2 and how that can often turn into Zone 3 which is wearing you down far more than you think. We look at junk miles and asked if they really are junk, or if they’re something more than we think. We talk flexibility, pliability, and how range of motion can create more economy in your stroke, peddling, and stride. Explore...
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#889 – Ironman 70.3 World Championship - Courage to Come Back and Leave it on the line
Crushing Iron Triathlon Podcast
Today we look at the Ironman 70.3 World Championship weekend. We break down each event, including the unbelievable comebacks for Lucy and Taylor, along with the wild 3 second separation finish in the men’s. We talk coming back from a bad race and turning it back on again. Having a short memory and the ability to let it rip. Great discussion about what the pros are doing and how it applies to you! ----------- Looking for a great way to empower your training, explore your limits, and exist in the moment? Check out for 2026! Want to build strength and conquer the water? Look into our swim...
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#888 – Zone Zero
Crushing Iron Triathlon Podcast
We can’t go hard all the time. Movement is medicine and those movements should have different speeds. Today we get into Zone Zero or active recovery or supplemental movement. It doesn’t matter what you call it, it’s a key piece of the big picture puzzle. And often it doesn’t even include motion directly related to triathlon. We’ll go over simple ways to ensure longevity and even race better by giving your recovery the attention it deserves. ----------- Looking for a great way to empower your training, explore your limits, and exist in the moment? Check out for 2026! Want to build...
info_outlineYou're done when you choose to be done. The difference between elite athletes winning or losing comes down to the little things. Often those "little things" are ignored by age group athletes, but we believe they were the difference for Tiger Woods winning The Masters. Today we talk about focus, fueling, and recovery and how they add up to feeling good and better racing.
Topics:
- You’re Done When You Choose to Be Done
- What we learned from Tiger Woods
- Mental fortitude and focus
- Bowel movements on the run
- New Coaching Options on Website
- Reaching the next pedestal
- Pre-Baby vs. Post-Baby accomplishments
- Ongoing body changes
- Challenges of Getting Older
- Prevention vs. Cure
- Getting Your Body Ready to Train or Race
- Journaling For the Little Things
- Life Stress Impact on Training
- Good New Things Are Stressful
- What leads to injury and sickness?
- Totally Under fueled?
- No off days For Your Recovery
- Addicted to big holes
- The larger the hold the more demanding the recovery
- Training your gut to take in calories
- Fasting before training
- Why you under fuel outside vs. the trainer
- Going from Cool to Warm Climates
- Going from Warm to Cool Climates
- Fueling on your bike is Vital
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