Crushing Iron Triathlon Podcast

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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.

  1. 5 DAYS AGO

    #816 – Making Weaknesses Less Weak

    In a way, this could be titled “small win season” but the trick is figuring out where to best put your energy. We all have weaknesses but identifying them and investing time in the right place is the catch. Today, we look at different ways to make progress so you’re not the same athlete next year as you were this season. Getting better doesn’t always have to be hard. Put your energy in the right place. Topics: What is the Midwest? Fun way to break up the off season Athlete rebellion No man’s land Create “identifying weeks” Investing time in the right place Performance anxiety Measuring where you are Exploratory training We should know our weaknesses The most crucial part of training Margin for error 10k a day in the pool Sometimes you’re just gonna be stronger on one side High cadence vs. lower cadence and the middle ground “I hate Z2 work” Keep what’s working ,ditch what’s not Deficiencies Go hard on what you regret not going hard on every year Creating a great habit now Everything doesn’t have to be hard Small win season   Mike Tarrolly - mike@c26triathlon.com Robbie Bruce - robbie@c26triathlon.com

    58 min

  2. 19 NOV

    #815 – Self-Correcting Your Technique

    Are you focused on getting a workout done, or getting better? Today’s cast is largely about swimming, but the technique discussion applies to bike and run, too. It actually applies to everything in life if we’re being honest. We get into creating the wrong form so you know what’s right. We look at how most triathletes training patterns actually make racing harder. We look at ways to build economy and make things feel easier. We talk about having the confidence to work on the rudiments knowing that you’ll be a better athlete in the spring. Slowing down to get better and training to heal. Topics: Rockford 70.3, the city and accommodations Cold Arizona swim Swimming - force back moves you forward Long strokes Crossover Get your butt in the pool Self-correcting Body position in water Knowing what’s wrong Are you focused on getting it done or getting better? Chassis vs. horsepower Getting more economical Appropriate use Prepping the chassis Confidence to get better Thinking about it now so you don’t have to later Growth opportunities Slow down to get better Training to heal   Mike Tarrolly - mike@c26triathlon.com Robbie Bruce - robbie@c26triathlon.com

    56 min

  3. 14 NOV

    #814 – Our Athletes Ask Us Questions

    Today we open it up to some of our own athletes to ask questions. We get into races that may not live up to the hype, Travel, stress, and exhaustion, sleep, fueling for health, a quality of life perspective, and lowering cortisol levels. We also talk snow shoes, cross country skiing, and when is the appropriate time for Christmas decorations.  Topics -  Gray blanket season What if your race doesn’t live up to the hype? The hype train Grass is greener Christmas trees before Thanksgiving? Travel, stress, and mental exhaustion Are you trying to get in too much? Going easy to get energy Serious sleep Fueling for health A quality of life perspective Lowering cortisol Doing things right When to step away from long course What’s your desired outcome? Mental and emotional bandwidth Show shoes and cross country skiing Turkey costumes and drag   Mike Tarrolly - mike@c26triathlon.com Robbie Bruce - robbie@c26triathlon.com

    47 min

  4. 12 NOV

    #813 – Decision Making Season

    What was the state of your mind, body and spirit at this time last year? We look at how triathletes can get trapped in a cycle and spend time working on things that don’t move the needle. More “can” be better but we contend being more specific with your time can give you better results. We look at races as a driving force, the simple concept of repetition is the key, and look restraint vs. over reaching. How to get more out of your time and make sure you’re not dealing with the same dilemmas this time next year. Topics: Yellow for the win More isn’t always better but it can be Can we accept feeling good? Train for what fits in your life Decision making season Races on the calendar as drivers Learning every season Did I set myself up for failure? Stay on top of your maintenance Levels of consistency Distracted by ego Cell phone addicts . . . Repetition is the key How can I get better on the bike? The triathletes hierarchy of experience Chassis vs. the engine Frequency is king? Slow down to do more Don’t just do more, be specific Restraint vs. overreaching Working smart Getting more out of your time Stacking 6 missed workouts on the weekend   Mike Tarrolly - mike@c26triathlon.com Robbie Bruce - robbie@c26triathlon.com

    57 min

  5. 8 NOV

    #812 – Let's Get It Started

    In honor of Mike's dad's favorite Ironman pre-race song, "Let's get it started . . . now." No more overthinking. No more premature optimization plans, just go and don't let information overload push something off to tomorrow, or next month. The digital comfort food is slowing down your progress. Get supportive people around you and let it rip in what might honestly be the most important time of the year. Figure things out on the fly. What works for you. What doesn't. Now more wallowing in the past or being afraid of the future. Let's get it started.  Topics: Podcasts taking over the media More choices and ideas than ever Listen to the people you want Powerful long-form discusssions  Did Mike actually give up reading? Inappropriate boundaries that hold us back Digital comfort food Immediat action Just get started  Power support What if we had interventions for the lazy? Reaction videos Letting go of control Being grounded in the moment Practice for being in the now Depression is in the past Anxiety is in the future Transcend and include It's better to figure out training when your training When your urge is to do nothing Mike Tarrolly - mike@c26triathlon.com Robbie Bruce - robbie@c26triathlon.com

    58 min

  6. 6 NOV

    #811 – Are You Game?

    Are you willing to let go and leave your comfort zone? Today, we start by talking about Cam Wurf’s perspective on endurance sports and life and it takes us into an interesting discussion about “being game” to try new things. We’re seeing more athlete “going for it” with their adventures and we love it. We get into staying grounded, but taking chances. We look at building confidence by seeing speed. We talk about why Zone 2 is the ultimate mystery but key to endurance sports. And why Mike is taking a break from reading. Topics:  Being grounded Ironman Florida Cam Wurf’s perspective on life and endurance sports Cameron Hanes Giving up things that waste our time Finding fun within the challenge Are you game or too cautious? Building confidence by seeing speed Meditation, yoga as they relate to Z2 Getting rid of that brittle feeling Creating experiences The lure of C26 team events More 50 and 100ks on the books Use your body Creating resilience Tough life and experiences Get C26 Gear: https://c26triathlon.com/preorder/-c169759535 Mike Tarrolly - mike@c26triathlon.com Robbie Bruce - robbie@c26triathlon.com

    56 min

  7. 31 OCT

    #810 – The 5% Hacks

    We start talking about candy and ketones and it kinda goes on from there.    www.c26triathlon.com

    58 min

  8. 30 OCT

    #809 – KONA RECAP - Plus, the mistakes we make in racing

    What a race from Patrick Lange. Today, we look at how KONA unfolded and why, after all these years, it still comes down to the run . . . and maybe the swim? It's incredible to think that Lange may have strategically pulled back on the bike with a 4:06, but it definitely makes you want to look at the little things and how important they are in racing. Speed kills in shorter racing, but at the Ironman distance, mistakes can pile up. Making good decisions in your race (and training) often trumps technology, but it's all so tempting. Today, we get into many aspects of Ironman training and racing with a food for thought discussion.  Topics: Execution for the win The incredible Patrick Lange Ditlev's grit Blummenfelt's struggles The amazing Cam Wurf (and Matt Hanson) Rudy von Berg, Sam Laidlow The swim course record The most underrated triathlete All the new methods, but . . .  Mistakes take you out of the race Mental games Was a good chunk of the field over-raced? Pro triathlete's schedules  Do some of us do too much? The temptation of the tech short cut One hit wonders, golf clubs, the Boston Red Sox and more    Mike Tarrolly - mike@c26triathlon.com Robbie Bruce - robbie@c26triathlon.com

    57 min
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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.

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  • Creator
    C26 Triathlon
  • Years Active
    2016 - 2024
  • Episodes
    830
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Copyright Mike Tarrolly. All rights reserved.
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    Crushing Iron Triathlon Podcast

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