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Crushing Iron Triathlon Podcast
Crushing Iron is an age grouper and his coach talking and learning about triathlon. Together they explore the mental, emotional, physical, and spiritual side of training and racing everything from a Sprint to an Ironman. Great for beginners and intermediates triathletes. Released every Monday and Thursday.
Episodes
- Crushing Iron Triathlon Podcast
#966 – Listener Q & A
Today we tackle more hard hitting questions from the listeners and Mike celebrates the Brewers World Series win. We get into AI coaching and human coaching. We…
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#965 – The Yo-Yo Triathlete
In some ways the off-season is the hardest season, so what do you do when motivation is fleeting? Today we look at the Yo-Yo approach to tackling training and…
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#964 – 3 New Races and the Business of Ironman
Today, we look at the new races Ironman has announced and tell you which one we think will sell out fast. We also talk about the what could be behind the…
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#963 – Drastic Decision Making Season
Today we look at honest and genuine self reflection about what path will truly make us better. Are you training to train improve weaknesses or do you always…
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#962 – KONA Men's Recap 2026
Today we look at the Ironman World Championship Men's Race and the level-headed, consistent performance of Vincent Luis. We get into his disciplined training…
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#961 – KONA Women's Recap 2026
Today we dive into an unbelievable Women's race at the Ironman World Championship. We talk about what went right and what went wrong and offer our humble…
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#960 – Ironman World Championship Preview and Predictions
We're ready for Kona! Today we go through possible strategies for the men and women along with how different variables could impact the podium. The field is…
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#959 – The Secret To Triathlon Training
Well, we waited 959 episodes to realease this info, but here it is. Topics: Bank your Vitamin D Gutav Iden Flat bills and Polos What areas are you serious…
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#958 – Be Faster Next Year
Today we look at protecting and maximizing your time and effort so that you can be faster next year. We talk about the importance of "raising your floor" so…
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#957 – Small Things That Lead To Big Gains
Today, we explore the concept of going back to the Ironman Drawing Board and working on the small things that lead to big results. We explore creating your own…
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#956 – We All Have Big Goals, But . . .
You gotta be faster to be faster . . . but how do we get there? For a lot of us, that process starts now and we have to cut through the noise to figure out…
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#955 – Ironman Wisconsin and 70.3 Recap For 2026
Today we go through all things Ironman Wisconsin 2026. We talk 70.3 and full. We look at the race itself, how people fought and battled, and why Ironman seems…
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#954 – In 5 Days We Race Ironman Wisconsin
In 5 Days Mike and Robbie toe the line at Ironman Wisconsin. Today, they talk through some of the thoughts and strategies for their races. Gear, fuel, effort…
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#953 – Listener Q&A
More great questions from our listeners today! Is the pull buoy a crutch? What's it take for a 15k swim? First 70.3, here's what you need to know. How…
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#952 - Ironman Mentality As The Race Closes In
Today we look at what's going through out minds as Ironman Wisconsin closes in. This will be the first time we've raced Ironman together in 10 years. We look…
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#951 – Addition Through Subtraction
What do you love about triathlon? We think this is an important question to ask and an an even more important concept to protect. There are levels of going to…
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#950 – Wake That Sh*t Up
For all of you enamored and in love with AI, here's your AI podcast summary: This episode dives into the mental shifts and unconventional strategies needed to…
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#949 – The Ebb and Flow Of Taper Confidence
Today we look at how our confidence can rise and fall based on the simplest things.. Taper is a good example, but it also happens in training and racing. We…
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#948 – A Lot Of Things Can Happen In A Month
A lot of things can happen in your last month of training before a big race. Today, we talk about what some of them are and why the last thing you want is to…
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#947 – Ready To Run Off The Bike
Today, we take you through the bike and swim and talk about all kinds of ways you can be smarter so you're ready to run off the bike. We talk about handling…
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#946– Ironman Wisconsin Q&A
Today, we talk about Wisconsin, but once again these topics are good for most Ironman courses. We look into personal needs bags and what to put in them. We…
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#945 – Are You Conserving Energy or Being Lazy?
Today, we talk about some things we learned at our Wisconsin Camp, including dealing with choppy water and training in bad conditions. Robbie declares he's not…
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#944 – Building Race Instincts in Training
Topics- The Big Finish at Tour de France The best cyclist is a competitor at heart How much are we leaving on the table? You have to climb the hills Racing…
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#943 – Listener Q&A
Topics: Testing every 4 weeks? How to prevent mechanicals in a race Thoughts about Garmin buying Training Peaks (see last episode) Preparing for a cold water…
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#942 – You Gotta Nail The Basics
We start by talking about Garmin buying Training Peaks then everything goes to hell in a hand basket (in the best of ways). We talk about how it affects…
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#941 – Embrace Each Day As It Comes
Today we look at the nuances of looking forward to training each day as it comes. We talk about the importance of training where your fitness is vs. cramming…
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#940 - What's The Quantity of Your Quality?
Today we look at how the little things matter. Quality over quantity is a good benchmark, but how much actual quality work are you doing? And, how do we…
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#939 – Listener Q&A 7-16-26
Back again with some great questions from you!! We start with the ongoing dilemma of speed work and how to handle it best when training for long course racing…
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#938 – Listener Q & A
The first of two Q&A's and we start with the obligatory heat discussion. We'll have another Q&A on Thursday, then hopefully a traditional cast on Friday to…
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#937 – Are You Cheating Your Training?
We all like to say we like doing hard things, but are we cherry picking those experiences? Today, we dive into how most of us tend to create the best…
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#936 – The Absurdity Of Ironman (Listener Q&A)
Today is part 2 of listener questions and we spend a lot of time talking about the monumental nature of doing an Ironman. Is it absurd, simply a conquest, or a…
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#935 – Listener Q & A
Today, you drive the cast with your great questions, but stat with a discussion about the whole Buc-ees thing and how and why Zoot keeps dominating the Tri…
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#934 – Is This A Hobby or Stress Builder?
Today we look at all the unnecessary stress triathletes tend to put on themselves. We talk about why it's not only bad for performance, but general health and…
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#933 – Ironman 70.3 Rockford - 2026 RECAP
Fresh off a "jump in" race in his former stomping grounds, Mike talks about his experience at Ironman 70.3 Rockford. We get into pre-race, the strategy…
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#932 – Just Go For It
The guys discuss Mike's last minute registration for Rockford 70.3 and the concept of jumping into a race on a whim. They go through the challenges but mostly…
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#931 – Clear Mind and Strong Training
Many times frustration is caused by exhaustion or overstimulation. Today, we look at real ways to reduce your distractions, find a calmer mind, and be stronger…
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#930 – Listener Q&A
Our listeners step up today with some great questions in an extra long cast for you. Topics: Clay Courts, the French Open, and Mike's Tennis past Should you…
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929 – Stroking Your Ego or Making Progress?
Sometimes we have to understand why we're bitching all the time and uncover the best way to enjoy training and life. Today we start by discussing dopamine…
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#928 – It's All About The Challenge
After a weekend of racing and our Nashville Triathlon Camp, once again, we're reminded that we got into this sport for the challenge. This is really the best…
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#927 – Find Something That Breaks You
Today, we talk about a topic that a lot of us who've been in the sport a while need to think about. How to break ourselves down like we did in the beginning…
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#926 – Practice Being Uncomfortable
On some level we all dread the wind, the heat, the cold, the rough water, and the hills, but how do you learn to love it all for training benefit? Today, we…
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#925 – 10 Things Ironman Should Start Doing With Races
Today, we brainstormed to give Ironman (at least) 10 great ideas to increase excitement, revenue, and branding at their races. We talk about ways to increase…
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#924 - Precision Fatigue in Training, Racing, and Life
Are you always trying to be perfect? Every day we face thousands of decisions that can either help us break free or tie us in knots. Today, we look at the…
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#923 – Prepared For The Swim
Today, our goal is to help you prepare for a solid swim by learning to like, and eventually love the water. We talk about many things you can be doing right…
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#922 – Rethinking The Metrics - Power, HR, and Pace
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…
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#921 – 2026 Ironman Texas Preview
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…
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#920 – Optimize Your Engine and Decision Making
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…
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#919 – Chasing Speed The Right Way
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…
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#918 – C26 Coaches vs. AI - Listener Q&A
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…
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#917 – When Your Race Goes Sideways
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…
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#916 – Are You Reaching Your Potential?
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…
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#915 – How To Get Excited About The "Boring" Stuff
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…
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#914 – Free Speed With Better Posture And Form
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…
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#913 – Bike Trainer Strategies To Nail A Specific Course
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…
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#912 – Little Elm Dallas 70.3 Recap
C26 had a good crew in Dallas for Little Elm 70.3, including Coach Robbie, and today he details his experience on the course. We get into whether the cancelled…
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#911 – The Surefire Path To Burnout and Regret
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…
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#910 – The Food and Mood Equation
Today we look at simplifying the often complex chain of energy and how it relates to what you eat and your mental stress. We look at ways to recognize and…
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#909 – Nutrition and Hydration for Training, Racing, and Life
Struggling to dial in your nutrition? We have you covered . . . well, sort of. Nutrition and hydration vary greatly between athletes and we'll give you a LOT…
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#908 – Race Day Logistics and Pacing
Today we look into your race day logistics. Things to think about beforehand so they are not taking up space in your brain on race day. We get into realistic…
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#907 – Ironman Training Basics
Sometimes it's best to go back to the basics and re-think what you might already know. Or answer the questions that a lot of people think about but are afraid…