Crushing Iron Triathlon Podcast C26 Triathlon

Whether we’re a front pack, middle pack, or back of the pack athlete, we can all learn from each other. Today we look at the different ways to think about racing based on your experience. We dig back into finding satisfaction in your training, re-cultivating your “why” and what it takes to break free from your current pack, or even get over the hump for your goals. Do we take things for granted? Recalibrate our desires? Can we find satisfaction in creating a little pain? Racing usually comes back to the simple things. We’ll go through the steps to own your journey and your next race.
Topics:
Our favorite podcast guests Top ten finisher and last ten finisher Different backgrounds Margins for error Front pack, middle pack, back pack What are you trying to achieve? Some people don’t even want to race You have to understand yourself first When objectivity is behind reality Own your journey and race Are you really giving your most? Wrapped up in time and placement Middle of the pack athletes and no man’s land Don’t forget where you came from Ability to be proud of what you’ve done Define your why again Losing the ability to power through mentally Spending your life in a doorway? Being special from the chin up Finding satisfaction in a little pain Make things feel easy  
Mike Tarrolly - mike@c26triathlon.com
Robbie Bruce - robbie@c26triathlon.com

Today we dovetail off Chattanooga 70.3 and Moro Bay. We start by talking about swimming and how it should not be taken lightly. We ask if shortening the swim cut off would make people train harder to be stronger swimmers? We also talk about bike congestion and if it’s really that bad or many people just aren’t prepared with their bike handling. This is really about putting yourself in race situations before you get to the race. Are you training enough in open water? Working on your bike handling? Taking the harder way home with hills, etc? How do you get your body ready for Race Speed.
Topics:
Camp packed leisure activity Moro Bay - Tough swim The swim cut off too long? Taking the swim seriously Was it the conditions or your fitness? Avoiding going back to the scene of the crime Massive fear in the water The swim will be hard Bike comfort Crowded bike course. Nervous? Getting used to game (race) speed Wind, bikes, crowds Expose yourself to the uncomfortable Train for strength and speed Create your own pressure Take the hard way home It takes effort How much open water swimming each week? Outside vs. Inside  
Mike Tarrolly - mike@c26triathlon.com
Robbie Bruce - robbie@c26triathlon.com

Today, we look at energy breakdowns for your swim, bike, and run. We also get into how to handle A, B, and C races. Are they really different? Are you setting goals for today or down the road? We also look at A, B, and C goals for each individual race. Do you want to see how much you can push the bike and still run? Swim hard or reel it in? How do you keep going on the bike. Self-talk, toughness, and nutrition. Can you put yourself in objective space? Are you ready to dig deep, or find in-race recovery points? What’s your your ceiling for discomfort on race day?
Topics:
Join Our Email list and get a free swimming PDF at C26triathlon.com Ironman Facebook group panic Setting your race strategy Building a checklist Goals: Time or performance? What’s the goal for today? A, B, and C Races How much energy do you use on each portion? A, B, and C Goals for the day If you feel good, take what you got Don’t fold, figure something out The performance spectrum How long can you go without imploding? Experimenting with nutrition Practicing toughness The goal is to gain information Testing or body of work? Cramping and bonking . . . is it really sodium? What’s your ceiling of discomfort in the swim, bike and run? Ending on a good note If a race feels easy . . . .  
Mike Tarrolly - mike@c26triathlon.com
Robbie Bruce - robbie@c26triathlon.com

Note: This is a repost and may talk about us living in Chattanooga and being at the race. Both are not accurate. The information about the course is, though! Enjoy and best of luck racing.
Overdoing the bike could cost you dearly on the run. We get into fueling and cooling strategy, how to know if and when you’re ready to push the bike/run. We talk about the hills, the flats, how to approach a downstream “long” swim, and critical run information that could make or break your race. 
This cast is from 2021. 
Topics:
Follow us on Instagram: C26_Triathlon Come see us at the C26 Hub in Chattanooga Whatever happens, stick with it  Swim Start Walk - What to pay attention to  Fueling Pre-swim  When to put on your wetsuit  Strategy for Swim  When and where to strip wetsuit  T1 - Long-ish Run. Be purposeful but patient Bike mounting tips  Watch your water bottles First 5 miles of bike course can be rough First 25 mile strategy  The “Big” hill Last 25 miles Climb at Mile 45 and fast descent  When to push the bike  Pacing and fueling the bike and run Always know where your effort level is  Aid station chaos and why you may want to carry First big hill out of T2 Rolling hot roads Greenway thoughts Bridge number one Pedestrian bridge When to Let it Rip on the run Mike Tarrolly - Mike@C26Triathlon.com
Robbie Bruce - Robbie@C26Triathlon.com 

Today we give you all the secrets to more enjoyable training, which will obviously transfer into better racing . . . and maybe even a happier life.
Are you going about your training in the right places with the right approach?
Topics:
Summer is here . . . Finding routes you enjoy Having great training options It’s hard to get burned out Finding a groove that works for you Refusing to run or ride inside Knowing what works The wind Power meters and FTP tests The pool vs. a lake Watts inside vs. Out Cycling outside is a total mental shift Running outside vs. treadmill Training routes that check the boxes Spontaneity and adventure Going with what feels right Figuring things out through experience Pro racing vs. amateur racing Feeling younger as you get older You’re either hurt or getting better Running shoe talk - Newton’s, K Swiss Over seeking comfort  
Mike Tarrolly - mike@c26triathlon.com
Robbie Bruce - robbie@c26triathlon.com

Lots of talk about open water including, how comfort, how to approach workouts, and length of stroke. More discussion about the feel for water today, and a sidebar into the feel for the bike and run. How often should you use the pull buoy? What about paddles? How to breathe right and fix dead spots in your stroke.
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Weather and running and emotions Open Water Training Integrity of swim workouts in open water Comfort in Open Water Smaller hands and feel for the water Counting strokes Timing of turning your head to breathe Feeling with your wrist Pauses and dead spots How to breathe Sighting as part of your stroke Weight training for swimming How often should you use a pull buoy?? Paddles/pull buoy/mixed with all out 50s Plain old genetics Find the optimum stroke for your body type Feel for the water, bike, and run -------------
Mike Tarrolly - mike@c26triathlon.com
Robbie Bruce - robbie@c26triathlon.com