Crushing Iron Triathlon podcast

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Do you chase the process or the excitement of race as the cure? Today we look going inside yourself as the solution. Topics: Lawn talk Door to door sales Early season power Don’t make a race feel too hard Ironman growth stats Obstacles and barriers to entry Worried about how you look Judging others and yourself Body builder cuts No mirror experiment Don’t try Criticism How do you stay in the pocket Money doesn’t mean happiness Drinking takes you out of your body for escape Marketing is bad? Simplicity - what goes in what goes out Mentally, spiritually, nutritionally Excitement usually comes from the outside Mike Tarrolly - mike@c26triathlon.com Robbie Bruce - robbie@c26triathlon.com…

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#846 – Fresh and Confident on Race Day 52:29

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Pre-Race nerves. How do we get ahead of them in training? Today, we look into many things we've learned as athletes and coaches to prepare for the race ahead of time. We talk about tough condition training, fueling, and getting locked into a headspace that you'll need to perform. There shouldn't be a lot surprises on race day, and if there is how do you stay calm and go through them. We talk heat training, cold training, wind training, and going into a race physically AND mentally fresh. Time to kick some a**. Topics: Texas Panic? Closing in on Race Day - mentality Dealing with wind Bad conditions Going into a race MENTALLY fresh Do you have to prove the distance in training? Cold water exposure before a race? Heat prep. How much? Understanding what heat and cold feels like How to navigate being uncomfoortable Hydration with heat prep Sit and endure. Racing with a mantra IMWI rainy morning The sum of your last 5 self talks Bookmark good workouts in your mind Physically and mentally fresh Strike the match but don't let it burn down When fatigue doesn't let you dig deep enough What would you do if you were dropped in the middle of the ocean? What is your REAL potential? Mike Tarrolly - mike@c26triathlon.com Robbie Bruce - robbie@c26triathlon.com…

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#845 – Type A vs. Type B Athletes 51:05

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Today we look at the good, the bad, and the ugly of personality traits :) Well, not really. The goal here was to look for common ground and how qualities on both sides can help the other. There’s a lot of labeling in this world, so we look at ways of bringing good together from a training and personality habit side. What can we learn from being a little flexible on the f*9karound? Topics: Type A, Type B, Type C Life on a continuum Too hyped? Too chill? Flexible on the f7karound Too far one way or the other? Is Robbie Type A or B? Are you cheating yourself out of growing? Yellow in Training Peaks for the win Combining qualities Keeping the mind busy Avoiding the rabbit hole Wide or narrow guide rails? Don’t labor in Guilt Mike Tarrolly - mike@c26triathlon.com Robbie Bruce - robbie@c26triathlon.com…

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#844 – Be Ready For Anything on Race Day 53:18

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Race conditions can be unforgiving and downright brutal (see Texas 70.3). Today, we look at how training can help us prepare for the unexpected on race day. Topics: Texas 70.3 Rough Race Conditions Early season on the trainer to outdoors for races The decision to create more stress on purpose A look at “outside stress” Preparing for unfamiliar situations Forcing yourself into the elements Training fatigued vs. fresh The work doesn’t have to be pretty Timing for your FTP tests Race morning mentality Overhyped for your race? Adapting on the fly Controlling the controllable Preparing for race variables Having your A, B, and C plan Now what am I gonna do? Learning from bad workouts Remember good and bad to recall during your race Mike Tarrolly - mike@c26triathlon.com Robbie Bruce - robbie@c26triathlon.com…

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#843 – Intensity vs. Aerobic 53:01

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The argument for a weekend of RPE. Topics: Taking it outside to the streets 25 yards vs. 50 meters Watt Ranges Intensity vs. Aerobic Different ways to fill stress buckets Understanding ranges Specific watts Things we can’t know as a coach The spirit of the workout ERG mode How to use feel with analytics When your Zone 3 is different day to day Elements matter Duration and effort rule What’s the intent? Don’t be rigid Negative split mentality for the win Mike Tarrolly - mike@c26triathlon.com Robbie Bruce - robbie@c26triathlon.com…

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#842 – Pacing Your Season 56:42

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Triathlon is all about pacing and this goes for workouts, races, and your entire season. Today we look at how the phases of a year can affect you mentally, emotionally, physically and even spiritually. Are you expecting too much from yourself too soon? Do you overthink every little metric? Are you working on getting better in the right ways? TSS scores…. What do they really show? Are your goals really healthy? Are you changing for the sake of changing and the dopamine hits? Topics: Hey Coach, I’m losing fitness Allergy season Texas 70.3 Oceanside 70.3 PTO Singapore Blumenfelt and Eden comebacks Putting too much weight on early season races Sam Long Age groupers vs pros and prioritizing years Abrupt changes More isn’t always better Changing for the sake of changing Expecting results too quickly Is your goal really healthy? The stress of perfect execution Don’t overthink Overprescribing to the minute detail TSS - what does it really show? The best musicians/athletes don’t overthink Holding watts while carrying emotional stress The quest of getting athletes to flow Don’t be majestic Mike Tarrolly - mike@c26triathlon.com Robbie Bruce - robbie@c26triathlon.com…

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#841 – Things We've Learned From 10 Years of Coaching/Casting 1:00:43

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Today we sort of cut through the clutter of complicated training and use examples of things we’ve learned to be most effective for your triathlon journey. We talk about our early races and what we learned from them and share core principles that have never changed. We look at trends in triathlon and why old philosophies always seem to come back around in new packages. We look at science vs. experience and talk about why it’s important to think about training so you don’t have to think about it when you race. We talk about coaching patience, creating your own ranges, and discuss why you may need LESS structure. Racing is pacing and we’ll share why “repeat workouts” are great and how you can avoid blowing up. Topics: Our first race jitters Our first tri bikes and what we learned Important aspects of getting a new bike “I didn’t want to do this . . . but” Aero bars evolution Hard work vs. smart work Technology improvements Triathlon is like fashion What’s old is new Pre-built workouts vs. RPE Trans-humanism New is exciting, but exciting has to be real Science vs. Experience Coaching patience Creating your own range Training by RPE Thinking is learning and learning makes it natural Know how to pace How to not blow up Why repeat workouts are great Do you need LESS structure Understanding your effort Mike Tarrolly - mike@c26triathlon.com Robbie Bruce - robbie@c26triathlon.com…

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#840 – Crafting Your Training Week 59:13

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Are you good at recognizing the levels of fatigue? Today we look at different ways to stack your week to take advantage of the type of athlete you are. More or less days off? Bigger but fewer days? What hits your sweet spot and is it really true? We look at training stress score, training with fatigue, and why a lot of this just depends. Is it mental or physical fatigue? What it means when certain workouts just “feel” harder. Is that a true indicator? Seizing the day, making sure you have enough “oil” in the system, and finding your “in between.” Do you get swim, bike, run, repeat fatigue in general? How to recognize whole body systematic fatigue. Win today and preserve tomorrow. Topics: No real upsets in March Mike getting rid of cable? North American Triathlon kick off coming Pumped up or Pep Talks? Down weeks Training Stress Score Adapting to Training Stress Training with fatigue Rest Days It depends …. Split Runs It “felt” harder Your desire to go to the well Hamer down or confidence where you are? Being in control Seize the day Is there enough “oil” in the system? If you feel good, you’re tuned up Swim, Bike, Run, Repeat fatigue When athletes don’t have an in between The swim fatigue as an indicator Whole body systematic fatigue Win today, preserve tomorrow Are you digging too deep? Creating habits Train as the person you are right now Mike Tarrolly - mike@c26triathlon.com Robbie Bruce - robbie@c26triathlon.com…

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#839 – How To Not Suck At Swimming #15 53:25

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Today, we look at how you can be faster by being more efficient. We breakdown using your arms as levers and look at how and where to enter the water. We talk about the power of using paddles in the RIGHT way. We get into why you have limited mobility, why you have a stiff neck and why your shoulder hurts. We’ll give you the swimming like “a house” analogy and tell you what kind of house you should be. We also talk about the misconception of swimming wide and how to understand what that means for your best and most efficient/powerful stroke. We talk about turnover vs. being more measured and methodical. And we explain why training for a fast 100 is a totally different sport than swimming Ironman. Topics: Using your arms as levers in the correct way Shoulder pain Stiff necks Limited mobility Open armpits Swimming like a house Sweeping under the body vs. wide Don’t be too wide Path of least resistance Walking up an escalator The S-Curve North and South vs. East and West Tall and skinny How to engage lats Running strides vs. swimming strokes Too narrow, too wide, just right Understanding paddles and how to use them right The point of skulling Finding the right stroke for you Stroke appropriate for your distance Understanding different speeds in the water Are you committing to being the same speed? High turnover vs. measured and methodical The best, most powerful, and longest stroke Faster by being more efficient Try something that makes you feel weird Mike Tarrolly - mike@c26triathlon.com Robbie Bruce - robbie@c26triathlon.com…

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#838 – Swim Like A Swimmer 45:36

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Today is a little rant about swimming. We look at a few easy ways for you to improve your stroke, body position, and economy in the water. It it really as simple as being a better breather? What about head position? Are you in survival mode while in the water or calmly going about your business. Today is about efficient swimming without hesitation. Relaxed momentum and getting the most out of your stroke. Topics: Rap Chat Icy plunges Swim temps Head position How to breathe right Exhaling Do you only have one pace? Tens or relaxed Putting your face in the water Bad body position Lower back pain on the bike? Relaxing Easing survival instincts Swimming downhill Stiff swimming Relaxing in the water Stroke hesitation Inefficiency Momentum Think like you’re a swimmer Mike Tarrolly - mike@c26triathlon.com Robbie Bruce - robbie@c26triathlon.com…

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#736 – Exploring Your Discomfort Zone 56:18

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Today we start with why 70.3's are gaining popularity and roll that into training with more intensity. We look at how to explore higher zones and how to work that into your overall training. We talk about why it’s important to remind yourself what it feels like and why you have to train it to truly know it. We get into why it can be more stressful to train alone and why it’s important to swim, bike, and run with people faster than you. We talk about racing as a compass and look at how to test the boundaries and flirt with slightly unnerving workouts. Topics: 70.3’s gaining popularity Underestimating your race 70.3’s as training for your full There’s a lot of different ways to stimulate Using racing as a compass Training to discomfort Testing boundaries Legs can’t keep up If you don’t train it you don’t know it The importance of understanding ALL the zones In all disciplines Pyramidal training Polarized Remind yourself what it feels like Understanding All Out The top of the range The mental fatigue of hard sessions Training with faster people Applying race numbers to training? Outside vs. inside effort Group riding Higher stress when by yourself? Find slightly unnerving Mike Tarrolly - mike@c26triathlon.com Robbie Bruce - robbie@c26triathlon.com…

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#836 – Work Smarter for Better Stimulus 54:14

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Today we look at ways to work on little things that matter instead of always grinding yourself to the core. Better economy and efficiency go a LONG ways in this sport, so how do you get better inside a typical training session. We look at different ways you can work the swim, bike, and run to keep your HR in a solid place, but create more stimulus. We look at how to becomg a more well rounded athlete and create balance in your body. We talk about growth inside the zone. We get into what soreness and fatigue tell us about our body. We talk a lot about hills and why they are king. Being in a zone and dog walking hacks. Topics: Holes in the ice Creating stimulus in "easy" workouts Hill running/walking Cycling hills Aero position limitations Faster or slower with a pull buoy? What does this tell you? Strong side/weak side Growth in the same zone Well rounded triathletes I hate high cadence work (why?) Improving efficiency and economy vs. speed and duration Working hard but on technique Hills are hacks In race recovery Just keep spinning Make it easier Slow down and do the work Being in the zone that makes it feel easier New to endurance sports Applying work to deficiencies Stimulus for gearing, cornering and smaller details Mike Tarrolly - mike@c26triathlon.com Robbie Bruce - robbie@c26triathlon.com…

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#835 – 10 SIMPLE THOUGHTS ABOUT TRAINING 55:18

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Today we run down a list of ideas generated from our athlete comments in Training Peaks. We look at 10 ways to simplify training by a shift in perspective about how you approach your day. We get into time wasting, weight loss, building speed and the frame to hold it, sleep, bad moods and bad days, balance, flexibility, strength, core, and how to push yourself. Topics: 1. Think of scrolling on your phone as empty calories. 2. Working out in bad conditions can be some of the best race training you can do. 3. Sometimes weight loss is the best motivation and weapon for better training. 4. Mobility and flexibility can be more important than fitness when you're too tight. 5. Extra volume can be counter productive following a bad stretch of sleep. 6. If you want to be faster, you have to work at it. 7. Getting "faster" is overrated if you don't have the foundation to handle it. 8. Being able to balance the good and bad days equally in your mind is a great skill. 9. Your core can probably be much stronger. 10. Ride hills hard. Mike Tarrolly - mike@c26triathlon.com Robbie Bruce - robbie@c26triathlon.com…

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#834 – Tapping Your Deep Motivation 54:26

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How do you tap that “positive group motivation” when you’re by yourself? Today we look into how training can be more motivating, positive, and effective when you might not be feeling it. We explore the positive group mindset and how that can translate into simple decision making that lets you get more out of your training. We look at endorphin dumps along with the idea of doing sh*t vs. saying sh*t. We also talk wellness retreats, staying focused, cold plunges and meditation. Topics: Lessons from the retreat Channeling outside energy internally Everyone’s an influencer How we build our own motivation Endorphin dumps Inspirational posting on social media Distractions that set the tone Being able to focus Doing sh*t vs. saying sh*t Where does your motivation come from? Mike Tarrolly - mike@c26triathlon.com Robbie Bruce - robbie@c26triathlon.com…

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#833 – Keep Showing Up 49:53

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