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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
#495 – Let Go of Your Doubts
Mike takes us inside his Ironman Chattanooga training with some unique admissions. Plus, why training in the heat can get in our heads so much. Reasons why you…
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#494 – Racing Your Best Ironman
This one meanders a bit, but then gets into actionable Ironman racing strategies. How physical meets mental throughout the day. When/if to turn up the bike…
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#493 – This is YOUR Journey
Improvement comes when we're least stressed but the pressure to be green in training peaks or perfect leading up to a race can take over our mindset, and take…
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#492 – The Beauty of Bad Days
There's a lot of beauty in bad days. They can remind us that we're in the ballpark, we still need work, or help us realize patience. We always have work to do…
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#491 – What Makes Ironman So Hard
The nuances can make or break your race. Today, we get into what to look for, how to think about it, and fix it, often times on the fly. We look at why Ironman…
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#490 – Do Uncomfortable Things
It was a Wild weekend of Racing and C26 Triathlon Camping and we get into it all. Plus, we really look at why we might do such a tough sport and what keeps…
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#489 – Listener Questions - Open water swim workouts, marathons during training, smart trainers, core temp, better cycling
This is an energized cast inspired by you. Some great open water training/workout ideas. We talk double-transition strategy and give insight for spectators. We…
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#488 – A Healthy Relationship With Training (And Yourself)
This podcast was inspired by a vulnerable post about body image in our closed Facebook group. We touch on that, then get into healthy approaches to training…
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#487 – Progress Equals Happiness
How do we find happiness in the process? A lot of triathletes have "the worst day ever" or "I'm ready for the podium" workouts, but how can we gravitate more…
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#486 – We Have To Do The Work
Are you training for goals or the Possibilities. It's an interesting distinction, but when you leave it open ended there's less "what do I do next" and more…
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#485 – Heat, Humidity, Dew Point -- Best Training Practices
If you don't like hair cut stories, skip to 10 minute mark. After that it's all about how to handle the heat, humidity and dew point. How you should train in…
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#484 – How To Not Suck At Swimming #7
It started with a simple question: How do swimmers get a better feel for the water? Then it went all on into how and why triathletes should approach swimming…
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#483 – Life/Triathlon Balance . . . and Success
We start with discussion on the Iron Cowboy's 100 straight days of Iron Distance triathlons. Then we get into creating your desired lifestyle in and around…
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#482 – Fix Your Weak Links
It's easy to do things we're good at, but triathlon weaknesses usually set the race tone. Today we talk about how we've been pushing each other to work on the…
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#481 – The Fear of Pain
Are you at peace with your training/racing efforts, or is something holding you back? Today, we get into flirting with the fringe to explore your limits. We…
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#480 – Ironman 70.3 Chattanooga Recap
It was a massive weekend in Chattanooga and at the C26 Hub. We had fifty people racing and hundreds stopped in to say hi. Today, we reflect on Chattanooga 70.3…
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#479 – Chattanooga 70.3 Course Preview
We live in Chattanooga and have done this race many times. This weekend, especially with the heat, it's all about pacing and fueling. Overdoing the bike could…
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#478 – There's No Such Thing As Always Going Up
We can't get faster every day. There has to be an unloading process to recover. Today we look at the point of taper, the importance of taking days off, and…
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#477 – Listener Questions - Taper, Improving Speed, Pace vs. Effort, Zone 2, 3, and 4, Balancing Power and Pace, Beating Burnout
Today we opened up to athletes in our Crushing Iron Facebook Group. Some great questions, including: How to look at and manage taper, including diet. Power in…
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#476 – Race Strategy and Confidence
The best athletes don't worry about bad breaks or rough weather conditions, they prepare for them. Today starts with Coach Robbie professing his new interest…
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#475 – Living, Training, and Racing without Fear or Guilt
A lot of us use this sport as a vehicle to be better people and athletes but do you feel "free" or are you holding guilt, regret, and fear? Today we talk about…
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#474 – Let Go and Enjoy This
We start with Ironman 70.3 St. George talk and the Lionel Sanders/Sam Long battle. Also, talk Danielle Ryf and her self-awareness. Then we shift into racing…
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#473 – Sweet Spots in the Training Cycle
What if you could have that "new to triathlon" excitement all the time? Today we look at sort of creating a re-birth in the sport while using the experience…
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#472 – Smart vs. Fast
Are you racing smart or chasing your ego? Early season races bring all the elements and today we talk about how to handle them along with when smart overcomes…
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#471 – Happy and Healthy Training
Do you have a tendency to look at training as an obligation or something that excites you? Today, we get into this often destructive habit and talk about how…
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#470 – Racing To Your Potential
We tend to forget how tough early season races are, and after a big layoff the conditions can really get in our heads. We judge our results too hard and forget…
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#469 – Your 70.3 Attack Plan
Strategy for attacking a 70.3 has changed a bit over the years with more and more people "racing" it from the opening gun. Today we look at the "strategy…
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#468 – Texas 70.3 Recap
A huge turnout for Ironman Texas 70.3 gives us a lot to be excited about. Today, we look at the tough swim, the windy bike, and a run that heated up under the…
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#467 – IRONMAN TEXAS 70.3 - Preview
Today we look at all that is the Texas 70.3 race course. The open water swim and how to handle the currents. Why your transitions will likely be slower than…
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#466 – Race Week Mentality – Texas 70.3 Focus
Ironman Texas 70.3 almost here and Coach Robbie talks about his mental approach to Race Week. We get into what not to do during your race week, how to look at…
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#465 – Race Energy is Back
Let's face it, we all need some Race Energy. Texas and Florida 70.3 wait in the wings and we couldn't be more excited. How will the dynamics change? How will…
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#464 – Listener Questions Part 2 – Including The Open Water Swimming Mentality
Today we start with a discussion of riding in the wind vs. hills; how they compare and how to deal with each. We dig into Training Peaks and explain TSS Score…
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#463 – Listener Questions – Including Everything You Need to Know About Zone 2
"Nearly all runners do their slow runs too fast, and their fast runs too slow." – Born To Run We start with a very detailed discussion about Zone 2 workouts…
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#462 – Resilient, Smart And Strong
Last week we said, "this isn't rocket science," and today we take it further with talk about how you should train to be resilient, smart, and strong. We talk…
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#461 – This Isn't Rocket Science
This is NOT the "top ten things to be fast." This cast is about simplicity and why it works in training and our lives. Everyone's life and training is…
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#460 – Reconnecting with Race Speed and Emotions
How should we approach our first race back? We suggest looking at it like a controlled scrimmage or dress rehearsal. In other words, a spring board to a great…
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#459 – The State of Triathlon (unofficial)
Racing is back, so how will the sport look in 2021? We preview Challenge Miami and explore the question of whether Challenge can cut into Ironman 70.3's…
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#458 – Training with Aches and Pains, Racing By Feel
Triathlon can seem like a recipe for aches and pains, but is it the sport or something else you're doing? Today, we look at active healing and moving therapy…
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#457 – Are You Ready To Race?
Holding patterns are starting to break and Race Energy is in the air. Most of us will be "rusty" so it may mean shifting your approach on race day. We give you…
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#456 – What's Good For Your Soul Today?
Isn't all this about feeling good and having more energy? Today, we look at self-judgement, what makes for successful training, and how you should judge…
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#455 – Feeling Undertrained?
The last year has put us in "cancelled" mode, but now we're seeing races sneak up on us and a lot of athletes feel "behind." How do you build confidence when…
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#454 – Fitness is Fitness
What happens if we don't train for a week, or two, or three? Are you more worried about losing fitness . . . or confidence? February has sucked for a lot of…
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#453 – Listener Q&A - Coaching Philosophy, FTP, Zwift, RPE, Andrew Messick
GREAT QUESTIONS today from our closed Facebook Group. We talk favorite coaches and coaching philosophy. We also go extensively on RPE (Rate of perceived…
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#452 – Triathlon As A Tool To Deal With Life
How can this sport be used as a extra tool to feel better and put yourself back together, and not be worn out or tired? Today, we talk about personal…
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#451 – Flirting With Pain and Fear
Did you leave it all on the course? Did you push that interval enough? Did you have more in you? Today, we get into the concept of training tp push through…
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#450 – We Are Never Done
Run Camp once again taught and reminded us of the importance of committing to getting better by "racing yourself." Today we look at how to motivate ourselves…
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#449 – Fraud or For Real - Part 2
This is our second version of "Fraud or For Real" and we answer questions from our closed Facebook group. We look at drafting on the run, carb loading…
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#448 – Body Balance: Simple solutions to aches, pains, and stress
Triathlon can beat up the body, but some train without chronic aches, pains, and stress. Today, we look at some of the reasons and how you can have a healthier…
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#447 – When You Should Push It . . . And When You Shouldn't
We go on a run or ride and just don't have it. What next? Do we push it or pull back further than normal? How do we understand when it's time to lay back vs…
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#446 – Mastering Where You Are In the Training Cycle
We all want to see progress, but what about progress within the mastery of where you are? But there's more to improvement than simply going faster. What about…
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#445 – Finding Your Groove
What puts our mind and body in a groove? Today we explore our own recent experiences with finding the zone. We look at the challenges of holding back. The goal…
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#444 – Swimming Fast and Fresh
Do you feel stalled in your swim progress? We're sure there's a nugget or two in here that will help you get faster while staying fresh. We look at the pull…
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#443 – Listener Questions 1_14_21
Today we turn the podcast over to listener questions from our closed Facebook Group (Search Crushing Iron Group). We get into swim training without a pool, how…
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#442 – Perfectionism, Building Volume, and Training That Fits Your Personality
Are you putting yourself in situations help you succeed? Today, we look at perils of chasing perfectionism, the secrets to building volume, and how to train in…
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#441 – Can't We Just Have Fun?
On average, kids laugh so much more than adults… probably 10:1 . . .and triathletes are notorious for being "super serious." Today, we talk about being…
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#440 – Let's Start Small
Is life happening TO YOU or around you? The little things add up to tackle the hard things. Spend time and effort on things that are your choice. New habits…
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#439 - In 2021 . . . Why Not?
Instead of asking why, start saying Why Not? Today we explore the power of moving forward without fear and how that clears the deck for each day. What if there…
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#438 – Learning To Love The Work
From the great pyramids to tennis to softball to yes, triathlon . . . Today, we talk about ways to fall in love with little wins in training, find consistency…
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#437 – Listener Questions and Answers . . . on a Cozy Christmas Eve
Back to the Crushing Iron Facebook Group (Search Crushing Iron Group) for listener questions and we got some good ones! Favorite bike workouts, changing bike…
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#436 – Our Thoughts on 2020 – Plus A Recap of Our Team Trail Race
The team was in for a trail race this weekend and we talk about running 50 miles in the dark. After that, we talk 2020 and how it related to us and our sport…