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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
#676 – Flat Course Training and Execution
Today we talk about flat course racing, but as usual, there are a lot of applications for all courses as we bounce between the differences between flat and…
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#675 – Mixing Short Course Races into Your Calendar
Today we talk about how to prepare and race Sprints and Olympics when you're training for longer races. But, if you're just racing short course there are tons…
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#674 – The Triathlon Rabbit Hole
Today we answer listener questions and spend a lot of time in the rabbit hole finding good little nuggets. Mainly, there is a lot of discussion about cycling…
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#673 – Listener Questions 4-4-23
More great questions from all of you! We talk mass swim starts, seeding, and how to deal with the crowded water. We get into road bike vs. TT bike, including…
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#672 – Own Your Journey
Today we talk about permission to be yourself. Owning your journey applies to so many things and we detail how that should be goal number one in your life…
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#671 – Micro Decisions for the Win
Today we look at the little decisions in training and racing that will take you to the next level. Understanding simple things like, the more fatigue you have…
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#670 – Don't Blow Up Your Race
Today we're talking race strategy, and more importantly how to handle the demands of race energy. We look at an honest evaluation of your training and how that…
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#669 – Objective Evaluation of Your Race(s)
Do you look back at your race and put an honest level of judgment on how you did? Today we look at what makes a great race for YOU. We talk about why time and…
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#668 – There Is No Prize
This is a look in the mirror podcast. We talk about the concept of chasing a prize, when the prize is right in front of us. We chose triathlon, it didn't…
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#667 – Play Like A Kid
When kids play, then never seem to want to stop. How can we find that love for the game in our daily training? Today, we talk about how to approach sessions…
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#665 – Sustainable Equals Success
Are you doing the little things each day to make yourself healthier? Training is about nuance and paying attention to mini cycles that include hard work along…
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#664 – Rekindling Your Competitive Spirit
We always think we have more time . . . but you don't build confidence by doing nothing. Today we look at stoking the fire and finding our competitive nature…
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#663 – Listener Q&A
Seems to be a trend of doing multiple Ironman per season, but is it a good idea? What's the best way to go about it. Also, we talk nutrition for Ironman… how…
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#662 – Zones for Swim, Bike and Run
Are you burying yourself to hit the ranges? Today, we look at Zones for Swim, Bike, and Run. Understanding these, along with your effort will make you a better…
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#661 – Flexible With Structure
This is YOUR journey. Today is about figuring out who you are and what you want and not butting heads with that. Today we get into training, work, and time…
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#660 – Do This The Right Way
Today, we get into the essence of being a successful triathlete. It's not always pretty or easy, but there are certain characteristics that give you a better…
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#659 – Unlock Your Potential
In the end, not much of this training matters if you don't have your head straight. Today, we go through lessons we learned at our latest Run Camp. We look at…
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#658 – How To Not Suck at Swimming #10
Today, we dive deeper into how you can get real investments for the time you spend in the pool. We look at the concept of building your fatigue resistance and…
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#657 – How To Not Suck at Swimming #9
Not sure how much or how far to swim? Wondering why you don't get faster? Have open water anxiety? This podcast is for you. We look at how to properly use time…
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#656 – Short Course Racing - Part 2 - Sprints and Olympics
Sprints and Olympics are where people get into the sport and how it grows. Today we look at the intensity of your training and racing. We ask about your…
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#655 – Short Course Racing - Sprints and Olympics
Whether you're a seasoned triathlete, or a beginner, there is a ton of great benefits from racing and training for Sprints and Olympics, and this cast will…
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#654 – Don't Try Too Hard – Relaxation and Patience Win
Today we talk about the power of relaxation in swimming, on the bike, and while running… Oh, and skiing too. Mike skied for the first time in 30 years this…
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#653 – The Listeners Drive The Train
More great questions! We get into the importance of training outside when you have a chance and dropping the interval ride. We look at safe goals, stretch…
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#652 – Listener Q&A
Great questions today! We look at starting from scratch with a Sprint and moving into an Olympic. We look at first time 70.3 nutrition and gear needs. We look…
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#651 – The Dog Days of Winter (The Goals: Get Outside and Feel Good)
Most of us are caught in the middle of a season. Far removed from our last big race and a ways out from our next. Add the tough weather and short days and this…
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#650 – The "Perfect Time" is Now (Ready. Fire. Aim.)
Are you paralyzed by the thought of perfection? Why not fire before you aim, then adjust. Try it now. Try something New. Find Fun in the Adventure. Today, we…
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#649 – MOVEMENT - Energy, Form, Efficiency
Today is about getting faster by using less energy, better form, and being efficient in training and racing. We look at movement in swimming, cycling, and…
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#648 – Comparison and Complacency Kill
Most of us wake up and look at social media to subconsciously judge ourselves against others. And worse, it's usually their finest moments. Today, we talk…
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#647 – A Little Bit Better . . .
Today is about locking in on the concept of getting just a little better each day. We talk about how the process of improving is the main goal and how locking…
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#646 – Create Experiences and Adventures
Today is about new beginnings and using our own fuel to help build triathlon. It's easy to forget where we came from, but it's important to reflect, recognize…
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#645 – It's Primer Week – Build Some Momentum
This is the perfect de-motivational storm and it's up to us to create "something" that starts some momentum. Do you have 20 minutes today? Tomorrow? This is a…
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#644 – Listener Questions – Power, HR, Effort, Olys, Sprints, Slang Terms
Lots of great questions including bike power vs. HR vs. effort. We also look at "is too much swimming a thing?" What about too much climbing? We get into…
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#643 – Find Your Own Way – Listener Questions
Today, we listen to you and answer your questions. We start with discussion about pain and emotions while training, racing, and living. We get into breathing…
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#642 – The Constant Pursuit of Getting Better
Most athletes want to get stronger and faster, but what does it take? Coaches also want to get better and more effective, and today we'll look at some of the…
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#641 – Self Belief and Reaching Potential
This isn't a woo woo cast about feelings. We get to the core about how you think and what you believe about yourself and your abilities. Are you doing what it…
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Ironman World Championship Moving Forward
One of our biggest goals is to help build triathlon. Today we look at why we think splitting the Ironman World Championship between Kona and Nice seems like a…
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Challenge Yourself to Reach Your Potential
Most of us aren't even close to our potential. The way to explore the possibilities is to challenge yourself with hard things. Society tends to push the "easy…
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Characteristics of Successful Triathletes PART 2
We're back with 3 more actionable steps that can produce instant results. Tuesday we talked about building the muscles of great perspective, looking at things…
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Characteristics of Successful Triathletes
What makes a successful, long-term triathlete? Today we look at some key characteristics of some of our most successful athletes. How they think about…
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Finding Your Life Force
Today's cast is inspired by Thanksgiving, of course, but also a documentary called Stutz . . . which is focused on the therapists who changed Jonah Hills'…
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Momentum Comes From Passion
Training is like pulling weeds . . . the job is never done. Our 6-year streak of two podcasts a week is over but not because we don't love it. And that is what…
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Reflect and Be Grateful For Your Journey
Remember how hard things seemed when you started triathlon? Don't forget that. Today, we look at how easy it is to forget where we came from and how we lose…
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Do The Work & Seize The Moment
"Opportunity is often missed because it is dressed in overalls and looks like work" – Thomas Edison Ever fear the regret of not living up to your potential?…
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Beating Resistance in Life and Training
"I just need a break" is something we hear a lot as coaches, but a break from what? Today we look at your life in triathlon and things that can supplement…
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Cultivate Your WANT
We've talked about your "why" a lot, but today we get into motivation and clarity on your WANT. What do you like and want from daily training and life? Change…
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Train, So You Can Train, Like You Need To Train
This is one of our biggest mantras and today we take a deep dive into how you can start, keep good momentum, and start next season on top of your game…
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The Mindset of Belief and Longevity
You're not getting younger, but do you believe your best is yet to come? We do and today that drives the topic. Mike just had a birthday and talks about what…
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Improving The Ironman Experience
This is one of those podcasts where we talk about things we believe everyone is thinking about during their race experience. We start with conversation about…
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Listener Questions – Open Water Swimming, Illness Training, Running off Bike, Beginner Progression
Today we get into listener questions and some key areas for longevity in the sport. We start with swimming in open water and how you can train to be stronger…
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Be Flexible, Have Fun, Get Better
How do you have fun in your training and life? Do you have enough or is there a low-level tension around at all times? This is a great time of year to detach…
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The Burnout Battle
You don't have to make drastic changes. In fact, that may be why you struggle with burnout in Triathlon. Today we talk about why little steps are always the…
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Lessons From Kona - Breaking Down the Ironman World Championship
Today we recap the Ironman World Championship and look at racing strategy, the coverage, and what lessons we can learn as age groupers from an unbelievable…
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Kona Preview - Insight and Predictions for the Ironman World Championship
The smart money is on Blummenfelt, Iden, and Ryf, but who do we think has a chance to knock them off? We give our predictions, plus get into Kona racing…
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Are You Willing To Do What It Takes?
Are you truly willing to do what it takes to have your most success? This is one of our "look in the mirror" podcasts and a lot of interesting thoughts came…
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Be Better Next Year
After your big race always comes the million dollar question: What can I do this off-season to be better next year? It can be a confusing time and it's easy to…
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Lessons from Ironman Chattanooga - Plus, a Deep Dive Into Pacing
Ironman Chattanooga was a poster child for the challenge of being prepared for race day. The fast swim lulls you to sleep, then the rain on the bike, and hot…
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Your Best Off-Season
It's not the end of the race season, but today we answer questions from you and take a closer look at how you can truly get better this off season – along with…
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Just. Get. Healthy.
Sooner or later, your top priority will be your health. Don't take it for granted. Today starts with a question from the group on how to get out of a funk. We…
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Coaching Lessons from Ironman Wisconsin
What did we learn on the coaching from Ironman Wisconsin? Turns out a ton. We take a close look at the avalanche of energy and how it impacts a race. We look…
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Ironman Wisconsin 2022 Recap
It wasn't as much of a race as it was a battle of attrition. Today, we break down Ironman Wisconsin from the beginning of the swim through the brutal bike and…