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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
#786 – Next Big Fad Mentality, PLUS Listener Questions
We talk Olympics' triathlon. We get into the heat. We get into adjusting for the heat. We talk Norwegian method as a strategy or burnout? Adrenaline as your…
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#785 – Listener Q&A
Great questions from the listeners. We get pretty deep into HR training and testing, along with intensity control and duration. We look at prescription load…
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#784 – Have A Life . . . and train well in the process
Topics: C26 Camp in Madison Lake Placid, Ohio, Oregon Ironman Branding problem? 20-30 Hour Weeks Extreme results The need to be expensive Appreciating free…
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783 – Addicted to Decorations
Many of us can look at the metrics, but how deep is our understanding? Today, we look at the decorations of triathlon in your training platform. Are you just…
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#782 – Training vs. Racing
How do you think about training? Are you going for race times or truly working on things that will make you better? Today, we look at different mindsets and…
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#781 – You Gotta Be You
Yesterday, the two greatest riders in the world charged toward the finish line in Stage 11 of the Tour de France with completely different styles. Today, we…
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#780 – Volume, Frequency, Recovery
Today we look how to get effective volume and why recovery should be an instrumental part of everything you do. We look at why it's important to be aware of…
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779 – Finding Joy In The Work
Topics: Do you know in your heart it's the right thing? Challenging our listeners Being proud of yourself Keep showing up Make one clear goal The joy of the…
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#778 Noise Cancellation for Successful Racing
Topics: Predicting your race Detached from expectations Taking a week away from podcast for Triathlon Camp New 70.3 coming close to Mike? Typa A Insecure?…
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#777 – Flexible On The F*cKaround - Part 2
This one is all about getting more results and enjoyment out of your training. Be creative and make things work. Don't trudge through training tired and…
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#776 – Are You Trying Too Hard?
***Be sure to stay tuned at the end of the podcast for an interview with C26 Coach, Erin Koerner. Topics: Are you trying too hard Swimming harder, but slower…
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#775 – Navigating Setbacks: Injuries, Niggles, Anxiety, Fear
Whether it's a niggle, injury, anxiety, or fear, there's always a way to spin things in a positive direction. Today, we look at the wide range of challenges…
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#774 – Cut Through The Clutter
In the world of Apps and Special Offers, we present . . . cutting through the clutter. We start with the simplicity of the early days of Training Peaks and…
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#773 – Are You Avoiding Breakthroughs?
Are you throwing in the towel right before a big breakthrough? Today, we cast based on a quote, "The magic you're looking gor is in the work you're avoiding."…
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#772 – Stacking Your Training
Today we look at how workouts weave together with soothing, straining, and stressful sessions. The C26 Triple S! This one is great for all athletes and at the…
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#771 – Pack Mentality
Whether we're a front pack, middle pack, or back of the pack athlete, we can all learn from each other. Today we look at the different ways to think about…
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#770 – Race Speed: Mind And Body Ready
Today we dovetail off Chattanooga 70.3 and Moro Bay. We start by talking about swimming and how it should not be taken lightly. We ask if shortening the swim…
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#769 – Setting In-Race Goals
Today, we look at energy breakdowns for your swim, bike, and run. We also get into how to handle A, B, and C races. Are they really different? Are you setting…
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#768 – Creating The Perfect Training Environment
Today we give you all the secrets to more enjoyable training, which will obviously transfer into better racing . . . and maybe even a happier life. Are you…
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#767 – Mysteries of Swimming - Part 2
Lots of talk about open water including, how comfort, how to approach workouts, and length of stroke. More discussion about the feel for water today, and a…
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#766 – The Mysteries of Swimming
Are you struggling to get faster despite thinking your form is correct? Are you an adult onset swimmer that just can't seem to solve the riddle? This podcast…
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#765 – Ironman Texas 2024 Recap
Today we dive into Iroman Texas 2024. We get into the race venue, the conditions, etc, but largely talk about Coach Robbie's decision not to start. Topics…
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You Just Gotta Do It Once
This is a re-post of another of our favorite episodes/concepts. Off a great, but tough weekend at Run Camp, we reflect on how and when to push and why it's…
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Out Alone In The Dark (at Ironman Texas) Re-Post
This is a re-post of one of our favorite C26 Ironman stories. This is an Ironman story for Everyone. If you've ever stayed until the end of an Ironman you know…
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#764 – Surviving The Ironman Texas Heat (or any other hot race)
Are you ready for your hot race? Today we look at physical and mental approaches to staying cool on the race course. From whether or not to wear a wetsuit to…
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#763 – Chasing The High
How do you "get through" tough situations in training? Today, we look at the emotional roller coaster that is triathlon and some of the traps we all fall into…
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#762 – Listener Q&A – 4-11-24
Check out our NEW coaches We answer a ton of questions today, including a rapid fire ending you won't want to miss. We get into the challenges of riding with…
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#761 – Listener Q&A - The Answer Is Always . . . Do The Work
The first question set off a great mini-topic for the day. What the new tactics/trends that are pros doing these days that age group athletes can emulate to…
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#760 – Seek Discomfort
This title is an homage to one of our favorite YouTube channels, you can find it here: Seek Discomfort The Seek Discomfort crew is always looking for things…
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#759 – Race With Nothing To Lose
The most successful athletes play free and without fear. Today, we look at how you can train and race better when you realize you have nothing to lose. This…
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#758 – Balancing Structure With Fun
Triathlon training should be structured, but we're all about keeping the fun alive. Today, we talk about weaving them together to make the process more…
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#757 - Why You Should Fall In Love With Zone 2
Efficiency might be the biggest key to you having a successful race and that all starts in Zone 2. Yes, we know it's "boring" but today we give you other ways…
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Prisoners Of The Future
(We have C26 Swim School this week, so this is a reposted podcast). Ever feel the pressure of too much going on? That anxious feeling is getting out of the…
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From Final Four To Ironman (Repost)
(With March Madness upon us and C26 Swim School in progress, we thought it was a good time to revisit an old podcast with Zak Showalter and how he started…
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Chattanooga 70.3 Preview (Repost)
(We have C26 Swim School this week, so this is a reposted Podcast and we will not have a booth at Chatt). We begin with the Swim Start, including when to get…
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Ironman Texas Preview (Repost)
(We have the C26 Swim School this week, so this is a reposted podcast). Today we focus on Ironman Texas strategy, but this podcast is great for anyone racing…
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#756 – High IQ Early Season Racing
Are you running on gas or fumes at the end of your races? Today, we take a deep look into how to start the season smart and snowball that into better races as…
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#755 – Cultivating "Ah Ha" Moments
Today, we go over important "ah ha" moments in our racing and coaching career. Things that changed the game for us as athletes and coaches. We look at why…
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#754 – Confidence And Vulnerability - You are the ultimate decision maker
Today we give you the power to make your own decisions in training. As coaches we think it's important for athletes to learn through trial and error. As in…
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#753 – Attitude Adjustments
We both felt like we needed attitude adjustments today, so we dove a little deeper. We look at some of the stresses we feel when thinking about our training…
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#752 – Listener Q&A - Keep the Tank Full
We had a blast with this one. We start with transition tips, and end with giving you a whole new perspective on how to think about T1 and T2. We also get into…
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#751 – Listener Q&A
Great questions today, and a call for you to find your racing super power. Is it a good idea to burn your biscuits before you take a relaxing vacation? How is…
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#750 – Stacking Volume and Appropriate Fatigue
Today is about understanding feel, your body, and learning how to "play" within training. The cast was a bit inspired by a new trend in MMA and boxing where…
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#749 – Adventure Days - within your training
Doing anything intensely 24/7/365 is difficult. I mean, why do you think Dennis Rodman needed to go to Vegas for a few days right in the middle of a 3-Peat run…
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#748 – Finding The Best Formula For YOU
We can chase dreams of others, but what works best for you? A lot of musicians say the most powerful note is the one not played, ghost notes. Today, we talk…
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Everything You Need To Know About Triathlon RUNNING (Re-Post)
This is a RE-POST of episode 421 - We'll be back to regular Tuesday/Thursday when we return from Run Camp. Thanks! Be a part of the C26 Club for 2024. -------…
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#747 – Future Tripping
We all like to have goals, but is that goal taking up too much space in your brain? Today, we look at Future Tripping and ways to release anxiety from our…
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#746 – How To Not Suck At Cycling - Part 7
What are the keys to becoming a better and more efficient cyclist? Today, we look at the diffrent methods of training. We explore quality over quantity and…
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#745 – What Are You Leaving On The Table?
Are you performing to your potential or even understand what that means? Today we look into our mental and physical capacities and explore the idea that we ALL…
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#744 – Listener Q&A - 1-23-24
Great questions today as we start with how to move up from Sprints to your first 70.3. What is a runner's high and the best way to get it? Deeper look at how…
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#743 – Listener Questions - 1-18-24
Today we look at a wide range of topics, including the women vs. men, heavy lifting, strength training, disc wheels, being overweight, picking your first…
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#742 – Mixing Run Races With Triathlon
How fast, and how much should you be running? Today, we look at those questions and much more as we prepare for another triathlon season that is coming up on…
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#741 – You Are Not Your Thoughts
Don't believe everything you think, and certainly don't let it affect your mood. Today, we look at minimal effective does, aka, doing as much as you need, but…
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#740 – We Chose This Path . . . Enjoy It
What happens when you don't want to do something? Two choices. Bag it, or do it anyway. And when we DO do it, it builds strength, consistency, and the "talent"…
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#739 – The Man Who Waits For Tomorrow . . .
Are we ever really in control? Do we really think things will be better tomorrow?Finding a good swim, bike, run groove starts with small steps right now…
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#738 – Micro Dosing Extreme Goals
We can't have it all at once. Today, we look at building momentum by doing little things and building an exciting process that leads you to completing that…
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It's Primer Week – Build Some Momentum (Re-Post)
(This is a re-post of Episode #645 from this time last year) This is the perfect de-motivational storm and it's up to us to create "something" that starts some…
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#737 – It's Easy To Bail . . .
These next few weeks are tricky to navigate, so a good approach might be to focus on simply feeling good. It's easy to overplay our goals way too early when we…
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#736 – Making Macro Decisions Based On Micro Feelings
You can support the podcast by getting some awesome C26 Gear! Thank you for listening. The range of emotions we face after a single workout can be staggering…
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#735 – The Myths Of Periodization
Are you working on the right things for long enough? Today, we look at base, build and peak phases from the perspective of different athletes with different…