Crushing Iron Triathlon Podcast

Crushing Iron
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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.

  1. 1d ago

    #948 – A Lot Of Things Can Happen In A Month

    A lot of things can happen in your last month of training before a big race. Today, we talk about what some of them are and why the last thing you want is to start dreading the sport. How do you keep your body and mind right as training gets more intense and the weather heats up? Burnout is a slow burn and often starts with obsession. Obsession to the outcome instead of what's happening today. As coaches it's likely we'd rather have you miss a few days here and there than get into a funk of dread. We look at ways to keep your bandwidth open and be available to train. We talk about keeping perspective on what you want . . . really want from this sport. We talk about the price it takes to be the best and why that isn't for most people. We can't be great at everything, and it's usually not how fast you go, but how little you slow down. Topics: A lot can happen in a month The psychology of a triathlete Missing workouts in your race month Last month focus to be your best It's not how fast you go, but how little you slow down Over-obsessing with metrics Can't be great at everything When every day becomes a chore Worry and the pressure of expectations Having bandwidth to be available Keeping perspective and having fun What do you want? Really want? Are you willing to do that level of work? Do you want the work or the result? Saying no to things you enjoy When Mike finally realized how he makes himself dread the training. Don't put values on everything Mike Tarrolly - mike@c26triathlon.com Robbie Bruce - robbie@c26triathlon.com

  2. 6d ago

    #947 – Ready To Run Off The Bike

    Today, we take you through the bike and swim and talk about all kinds of ways you can be smarter so you're ready to run off the bike. We talk about handling hills, keeping the ego in check on flats, along with effort indicators that you may be digging a hole. We look at how to gain time, how to breathe, and the worst way to try and gain time. We talk about the concept of burning "mini-matches" in the swim and bike. We look at ways to save fatigue, climbs vs. descents, and being in the right gear at the right time. We look at the importance of comfort in your wetsuit, sighting practice, and why you should be using a pull buoy more often. Topics: Hills and climbing Effort indicators How the hills chip away at your legs Shallow breathing Is nasal breathing the best indicator? Higher watts, trying harder, and going slower How to gain time in efficient ways The worst way to gain time Getting in the right gear at the right time Burning min-matches Saving fatigue The importance of keeping your line and cornering Climbs vs. Descents Finding sighting landmarks, especially when choppy Your overall comfort level is key Wetsuit issues and why you need to wear it often in training Nothing new on race day Is your neck pain from the bike or swim? Why you should use a pull buoy more often as the race nears Mike Tarrolly - mike@c26triathlon.com Robbie Bruce - robbie@c26triathlon.com

  3. Aug 11

    #946– Ironman Wisconsin Q&A

    Today, we talk about Wisconsin, but once again these topics are good for most Ironman courses. We look into personal needs bags and what to put in them. We talk about where most people go wrong on the bike course. We also discuss why it's so ripe for making bad decisions. We look at the C26 race weekend activities. We also give some input on doing the Wisconsin double. And we get back to the bike and how to mentally and physically handle bumpier roads. How do you get to Mile 20 of the marathon ready to bring it home? And finally, where the C26 Spectator crews like to hang out on the course. Topics: Fall in Wisconsin Where is Personal Needs and what are must haves in your bags? Where do people most go wrong on the bike course? You're racing yourself It's a landmine type of bike course There are many opportunities to make bad decisions Tips for the Wisconsin Double Try to negative split both days Mental and Physical advice for bumpier roads Where do the C26 Spectators hang out? Mike Tarrolly - mike@c26triathlon.com Robbie Bruce - robbie@c26triathlon.com

  4. Aug 7

    #945 – Are You Conserving Energy or Being Lazy?

    Today, we talk about some things we learned at our Wisconsin Camp, including dealing with choppy water and training in bad conditions. Robbie declares he's not wearing a wetsuit at Ironman Wisconsin. We look at the complexities of triathlon and how to keep things simple. Are you living in your head? And we look at the concept of being cautious or conservative and what that really means. Is it the safe approach or are you making things harder than they need to be? We look at energy. We talk about what is pissing Mike off… And Leaning into your competitive side. Topics: Wisconsin Camp Triathlon can be complex Swimming in chop Conditions to cancel a swim? Be the water We all need to experience bad conditions Is knowing the Cours a good or bad thing? Attacking the course Too much in your head? Breaking up the race day What's pissing Mike off Race energy Flat courses Changing up your philosophy What does being conservative on the bike mean to you Does it feel easy or are you being lazy? Embracing what makes you feel like a racer Leaning into your competitive side Mike Tarrolly - mike@c26triathlon.com Robbie Bruce - robbie@c26triathlon.com

  5. Jul 30

    #944 – Building Race Instincts in Training

    Topics-  The Big Finish at Tour de France The best cyclist is a competitor at heart How much are we leaving on the table? You have to climb the hills Racing instinct How do you execute in a race? Flexible training Today's the day Flipping the switch Building race instincts in training Don't break but splinter Learn to feel suffering Problem solving All fatigue isn't created equally Obsession with precision Create obstacles in training Camera out the window Race day is really like a training day How do we get the most out of our body? Normalized Effort The illusion of power or pace The ultimate practice game Mike Tarrolly - mike@c26triathlon.com Robbie Bruce - robbie@c26triathlon.com

  6. Jul 28

    #943 – Listener Q&A

    Topics: Testing every 4 weeks? How to prevent mechanicals in a race Thoughts about Garmin buying Training Peaks (see last episode) Preparing for a cold water swim Racing 1500 miles from home and driving Train along you journey? Creating space in the body Focus on strengths or weaknesses? Bike and run cadence, but what about swim cadence? Create versatility in your cadence Digestive issues on the run. Why?? Over biking and the effects on your run   Mike Tarrolly - mike@c26triathlon.com Robbie Bruce - robbie@c26triathlon.com

  7. Jul 23

    #942 – You Gotta Nail The Basics

    We start by talking about Garmin buying Training Peaks then everything goes to hell in a hand basket (in the best of ways). We talk about how it affects Strava, we look at all the noise in training and discuss technology as good or bad. We look into training and racing by feel and the Tour and Challenge Roth. We take a deep dive into metrics and which ones you should be training with and how to add more. We talk HRV and adjusting workouts each day or on the fly. We look at the trend of forcing more carbs and along with the Norwegian training method and why you might want to think twice. Get obsessed with the basics, then add layers to the recipe. Topics: Garmin buys Training Peaks Is this good or bad? How it impacts Strava How we deal with more and more noise Where is the one on one conversation? Drum solo or drum groove? Challenge Roth winner talks her strategy Go by effort or metrics? New technology . . . Training and racing by feel How new tech should compliment your training What metrics really matter Pre-built workouts Intentional training Adjusting your workouts on the fly Focus on on or two things at once HRV Why your fueling might suck Forcing more and more carbs Obsessed with the basics Mike Tarrolly - mike@c26triathlon.com Robbie Bruce - robbie@c26triathlon.com

  8. Jul 21

    #941 – Embrace Each Day As It Comes

    Today we look at the nuances of looking forward to training each day as it comes. We talk about the importance of training where your fitness is vs. cramming for a race and why that will serve you better in the long run. We look at feeling younger as you get older. We talk about Guess Jeans, the Tour, and how a lot of times you're competing against ex-pros. We look at the faults in being obsessed with race times, especially when they may not be realistic. We talk what it takes to be the best in the world and more importantly what it takes to be the best you can be with your circumstances. Training is much more enjoyable when we can look at it as a long term journey and we tackle work in a way that makes more sense as it aligns with our current fitness. Consistency over peaks and valleys. Be the best version of yourself. Topics: Lake Placid and Ohio Your first time at a race venue Vingegaard out of the Tour What does winning look like for you? To be the best in the world Look like you're having fun Being as great as YOU can be Our own version of ourselves Narrow and blurry vision Putting all the stock in racing Me, me, me Accepting where you're at in training Feeling younger as you get older Being in shape to actually do the work Train where you're at Embrace each day as it comes Wrapped up in your time Guess Jeans Pedro Gomes wins AG at Lake Placid Addictive personalities Stop today so you can look forward to tomorrow Finite amounts of energy Mike Tarrolly - mike@c26triathlon.com Robbie Bruce - robbie@c26triathlon.com

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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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    Crushing Iron
  • Years Active
    2016 - 2026
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    962
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