Crushing Iron Triathlon Podcast

Find out why thousands of beginner, intermediate, and advanced athletes are improving their training and racing with accessible, functional and genuine conversation about triathlon. An Age Group triathlete and his coach, who aren't afraid to laugh at themselves,look for smart and enjoyable solutions in a sport that's often dumb and painful. Mike Tarrolly and Robbie Bruce explore the mental, emotional, physical, and spiritual side of training and racing everything from Ironman to a Sprint. on Monday and Thursday.

#304 - Moving The Needle 09/19/2019

#304 - Moving The Needle How do you move Speed and Durability Needles for long distance racing? Planning your calendar in cycles and blocks is one of the trickiest parts of training. Mike talks about some mistakes he made going into Wisconsin and Coach Robbie gives us lots to think about when it comes to improving cardio vs. building your chassis. Plus, the key to "un-loading," why hills are so important, and how to prepare for open water swimming. /episode/index/show/crushingiron/id/11317127

#303 - Looking In The Mirror 09/16/2019

#303 - Looking In The Mirror A lot of times our first instinct is to blame someone or something, but the truth usually sits within us. Our effort, our consistency, and our timing. Today, we talk a lot about off season and the best ways to make sure you're tinkering from a smart place. We also look at the concept of training backwards and the importance of building a chassis that can support the engine. /episode/index/show/crushingiron/id/11270639

#302 - Brutally Honest Training Reflection 09/12/2019

#302 - Brutally Honest Training Reflection Today we stare down the barrel of brutally honest reflection on the training we’ve done for a particular race. How do we genuinely solve our problems. Were we lulled to sleep by peaking too early? Did you confuse a weakness for a strength? Did you run too far and not enough? Midway through this cast Robbie asks Mike a question that may entirely change the way he trains. /episode/index/show/crushingiron/id/11228615

#301 - Ironman Wisconsin 2019 Recap 09/10/2019

#301 - Ironman Wisconsin 2019 Recap Mike raced, and Robbie coached over 20 athletes at Ironman Wisconsin. Today, they talk about the experience both from on and off the course. The washing machine of a swim and how that can affect the rest of the race. The ever present onslaught of hills. And the deceivingly tough run course. They also talk about what it was like to experience Madison with a huge throng of C26 athletes and their families. All that, plus thoughts on how you should the Ironman course that’s best for your mind and body. /episode/index/show/crushingiron/id/11201417

#300 - A Professional Podcast with Jessica Jacobs 09/06/2019

#300 - A Professional Podcast with Jessica Jacobs Mike and Robbie celebrate #300 podcast by recording in front of a live audience in Madison, Wisconsin. Today, they are joined by 2011 Ironman Wisconsin winner, Jessica Jacobs. Jessica is a former pro and current C26 athlete who is back racing as an amateur after hitting the bottom as a pro. She talks about how she found the Crushing Iron podcast, her run duel with Meredith Kessler at Ironman Wisconsin and how she has found a new peace with racing. /episode/index/show/crushingiron/id/11155301

#299 - The Emotional Weight and Burden of Racing 09/03/2019

#299 - The Emotional Weight and Burden of Racing We feel like the world is watching and our time will define us, but racing success is in the effort and execution. There are a lot of little things we can do before and during a race to ease the load. Putting all these goals, specifically time related may be unfair to yourself and will certainly increase the weight and the burden of what is already a big enough challenge. /episode/index/show/crushingiron/id/11094794

#298 - Ironman Wisconsin - Course Strategy 08/29/2019

#298 - Ironman Wisconsin - Course Strategy We focus on the Ironman Wisconsin course, but anyone doing an Ironman will benefit from the strategies discussed today. We talk about the unique transition, tactics for the rectangle swim, how to tackle the hills, and what you should be doing on different parts of the run. Robbie has coached over 35 IMWI finishers and this will be Mike's 3rd time doing Wisconsin. Lots of turns, gearing, and opportunity to get caught up in the energy of the amazing spectators. /episode/index/show/crushingiron/id/11047256

#297 - What's Your Burnout Rate? 08/26/2019

#297 - What's Your Burnout Rate? What’s your burnout rate? Do bad race choices make it worse? Today is all about picking the right races for you. Not only course wise, but time of year and so they don’t tangle with stressful life events. Don’t let revenge on a race course or someone else’s goals impact your decisions. Stay fresh, connected and happy with your triathlon lifestyle. /episode/index/show/crushingiron/id/10999682

#296 - Nailing Your Execution 08/22/2019

#296 - Nailing Your Execution We all have those little moments in training that give us thought that we may have the greatest race of our lives. Then, just as quick we think we may DNF. It's a constant battle and the true win comes down to understanding and appreciating execution. It's not about pace on a random Tuesday, it's about building fatigue, recovering, then nailing restraint so that you can execute a race to the best of who you are. /episode/index/show/crushingiron/id/10957892

#295 - Getting Better Is The Name of the Game 08/20/2019

#295 - Getting Better Is The Name of the Game Off-season is not really a thing if you want to get better. That doesn't mean you have to thrash and burn all year, but what can you do to get better today. How do you come to terms with "boring" workouts and figure out ways to make them part of an exciting result. Today we talk a lot about patience and restraint, both in training and racing. Plus give a lot of good thoughts think and attack your big race. /episode/index/show/crushingiron/id/10929239

#294 - Being Calm Through Taper and Race Day 08/15/2019

#294 - Being Calm Through Taper and Race Day Taper is the ultimate test of patience and while you're not training as much, most athletes waste a tremendous amount of mental and emotional energy. As the race closes in, it's time to focus on confidence and visualizing what might go wrong and how you are going to get through it. Thinking through solutions not problems. The athlete who makes the fewest mistakes is the one who wins their race. /episode/index/show/crushingiron/id/10891357

#293 - Mentally and Emotionally Fresh 08/12/2019

#293 - Mentally and Emotionally Fresh The biggest workouts in the hottest part of summer and a race that's close but never seems like it will be here. Sometimes the toughest part of training is staying fresh and sharp as your race approaches. Today we look at ways to take the last month or so before a race and turn them into our biggest mental asset. /episode/index/show/crushingiron/id/10864223

#292 - Writing Your Success Story 08/08/2019

#292 - Writing Your Success Story What's it take to go from beginner, to intermediate to an advanced triathlete? How do you define that and/or your personal journey? The process is the purpose and we all define that differently. Which lens are you looking through when you judge your progress and how will you write your own success? /episode/index/show/crushingiron/id/10829312

#291 - Your Life, Your Stress, Your Training 08/05/2019

#291 - Your Life, Your Stress, Your Training Triathlon is a long, complicated process that doesn't always give us clear answers. Today we look for ways to take positives away from "bad" workouts, how to use hope as your "why," and maybe even how to keep this training thing simple (or simpler). We're all a work in progress and paying attention to your life and stress matter in training. /episode/index/show/crushingiron/id/10780832

#290 - Practicing In-Race Decisions 08/01/2019

#290 - Practicing In-Race Decisions Do you practice thinking about decisions you'll face on race day or lost in a world of Swift and Neftlix? If we go through the motions in training, race day stresses become a lot more challenging. What are you doing to prepare for thousands of decisions you'll have to make on race day? Also, distraction by IronTracker, bike handling, and changing how you feel during a race. /episode/index/show/crushingiron/id/10740449

#289 - Ironman 70.3 Ohio Recap 07/29/2019

#289 - Ironman 70.3 Ohio Recap The swim set the tone. We could see it in their eyes as they got out of the water. Then conditions seemed to get worse. Tough winds on the bike and a hot sunny day made for a tough reality at Ohio 70.3. /episode/index/show/crushingiron/id/10698629

#288 - When Good Is Better Than Great 07/24/2019

#288 - When Good Is Better Than Great Should you put more weight on your great workouts or bad? Probably neither because it's a process and everything is a building block. As the pressure builds it's more important to stay level when evaluating yourself. Take a look at where you've come from and figure out how a bunch of "good" workouts are the best way to great. /episode/index/show/crushingiron/id/10646633

#287 - "More" Is Not A Plan 07/22/2019

#287 - "More" Is Not A Plan Are you piling on mileage just to make sure you're ready? Today we look at Peak Phase and why too much volume can be your worst enemy. Fatigue is a slippery slope and it's important to listen to your body first and understand the true demands of a race and how to train for them. Today, the fine line between volume and intensity. /episode/index/show/crushingiron/id/10612793

#286 - Finding Genuine Satisfaction In Training 07/18/2019

#286 - Finding Genuine Satisfaction In Training Do you look at the big picture of your triathlon journey? For many it becomes an endless cycle of similar results and a lot of struggle. Today, we look at things like, why feeling good could be a sign to reign it in and why your upcoming race may not be the thing to hang your hat on. How does today help your tomorrow? Getting unstuck and looking at your Taper in a totally different way /episode/index/show/crushingiron/id/10571297

#285 - The Emotional Roller Coaster 07/15/2019

#285 - The Emotional Roller Coaster A mantra we like to remember for racing is, “Don’t believe how you feel at any minute, because it’s bound to change.” The same goes for training. How many times have we been on top of the world one day and talking about quitting the sport the next? Training is all about not getting too high or too low. Today we look at ways of staying positive on the emotional roller coaster of triathlon training. /episode/index/show/crushingiron/id/10527584

#284 - Know Who You Are 07/11/2019

#284 - Know Who You Are "Watches are like the weatherman.” – Coach Robbie /episode/index/show/crushingiron/id/10484693

#283 - Race Ready - Why The Little Things Are So Big 07/08/2019

#283 - Race Ready - Why The Little Things Are So Big Are you drinking too much water? Training for the wrong course? Pushing hard at the wrong times? Today, it’s all about why races fall apart, both because in-race decisions and lack of race specific training. We look smart heat acclimation, sweat tests, replicating your race course, and how to nail nutrition. The difference between a decent race and a great one comes down to the little things. /episode/index/show/crushingiron/id/10441958

#282 - Triathlon Doesn't Change You 07/05/2019

#282 - Triathlon Doesn't Change You "Is it getting better, or do you feel the same?" - U2 /episode/index/show/crushingiron/id/10415093

#281 - Take A Step Back 07/01/2019

#281 - Take A Step Back Sometimes life and this sport can be tough. Ultimately we're not in control, but what else can we do? Maybe an overload of kindness. /episode/index/show/crushingiron/id/10359770

#280 - Be An Expert At Knowing Your Body 06/27/2019

#280 - Be An Expert At Knowing Your Body Do you get trapped in loops of negative self-talk? This can be a huge burden to carry when training. Today, we look at ways to manage your training so that you keep good energy and build a pattern of confidence. We get rid of "pass or fail" workouts and show how each training session (no matter how small) can be translated into mental preparation for a race. Finish strong, happy, and healthy. /episode/index/show/crushingiron/id/10315202

#279 - Challenge Your Own Reality 06/24/2019

#279 - Challenge Your Own Reality Triathlon is about getting better at the sport and in life. And along with getting better comes the fun. So who would guess swimming hard in open water then climbing hills in heat on the bike or run could be fun? Satisfaction and confidence ultimately lead to fun because you know you are capable. You SEE it . . . so you BELIEVE it. Today we get into ways triathletes can break cycles and get unstuck. /episode/index/show/crushingiron/id/10268561

#278 - Who Will You Be In 5 Years? 06/20/2019

#278 - Who Will You Be In 5 Years? Are you in triathlon for your next race or to keep getting better? We're on this "age is a number" kick and we believe your best potential is ahead of you. Can you be even better as you age? In 5 years? It's all about committing to the process and of course being patient. Is your two favorite parts of racing, signing up and finishing? Might be time to rethink your approach to the process. /episode/index/show/crushingiron/id/10209950

#277 - Are You Properly Fatigued or Run Down? 06/17/2019

#277 - Are You Properly Fatigued or Run Down? Fatigue is one of the most misunderstood concepts in triathlon. We usually want to carry fatigue, but we don't want to be tired. But how do you know the difference? Today, we look at training fatigue and how to embrace it without getting sick or tired. We also take a deep look into the concept of negative split and how it should play a role in training. /episode/index/show/crushingiron/id/10179071

#276 - Ironman Tulsa, Boulder, and New 70.3 Races 06/13/2019

#276 - Ironman Tulsa, Boulder, and New 70.3 Races Tulsa wins next Ironman location. Boulder is canceled. Kona goes to Age Group Wave Start. We talk about it all, plus potential new 70.3 locations, the negative impact of Ironman Facebook groups, and the timing of Ironman announcements. We also get into how to pick the race that’s best for your emotions and how to show yourself grace in training. /episode/index/show/crushingiron/id/10142915

#275 - The Swim Is Canceled 06/10/2019

#275 - The Swim Is Canceled It's Always Safety First for Us! And we are very passionate about Swim Preparation. On a weekend with another IM Swim cancelation and another death in the swim, we talk about ways to make the sport safer. We focus preparation, warm ups, not taking the swim for granted, and competitive waves. Also, looking at Ironman Louisville's new Run Course. /episode/index/show/crushingiron/id/10111815

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