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  • #830 – How Good Can You Possibly Feel?

    #830 – How Good Can You Possibly Feel?

    · Crushing Iron Triathlon Podcast

    There’s always a point of diminishing marginal returns, but how do we know what’s not enough and how much is too much? What kind of athlete and person are you creating on a daily basis? Volume is relative and there is more power in not rushing the steps. Are you swimming upstream or going with the flow. It’s always best to make consistent and manageable deposits vs. over-extending. The outcome isn’t the only goal. What are you doing now to enjoy the process and make sure that random point in the future will be a success?

    Topics:

    How long can you have maximum health? How good can you possibly feel? Volume is relative Recognizing how you feel Regular deposits vs. too much at once What is your ability to recover? Being in tune with your body Knowing when to bury yourself What you need after intense workouts When we’re not eating well Committed to doing hard stuff all the time Are you feeling strong and ready to trust it? What are you creating with yourself? Is what you’re doing helping your health? Doing whatever it takes Thinking long term health in the sport How durable, efficient and economical can you be? “Feels like I’m losing fitness” Nature is the best teacher Hills, downhills, and flats Sunshine and fresh air as fuel Going downstream Take what the course gives you What is being in touch with nature? Don’t rush the steps It’s all about the process When the outcome is your only goal Be invested in what you’re doing right now

    Mike Tarrolly - [email protected]

    Robbie Bruce - [email protected]

  • #829 – Sometimes We Need A Lil Kick In The A**

    #829 – Sometimes We Need A Lil Kick In The A**

    · Crushing Iron Triathlon Podcast

    Today, we go to therapy to give each other a kick in the ass. It’s easy to fall into a rut and today we look at examples that we’ve done and seen as coaches that can get us moving the right direction. We look at things like mood, injuries, illness, and how we shift our mindset to get things moving the right direction. We all about the challenges of recovery and how to embrace them. We look aligning the mind and body when they are fighting each other. We talk about excuses and getting rid of impending doom cycles. We can’t all be the best, but we can be the best of ourselves. We have chosen to do this sport. The season is coming. It’s time to remember that this process is something we truly want and need to actively pursue.

    Topics:

    Sickness Sunshine It’s time to roll Be a little harder on yourself Be good to yourself The middle way The level of excuses . . . We’re always creating habits Cheering on soft behavior Misery loves company Do you really not want to do it? Why are you addicted or obsessed? Growing or dying Jump stars When your mind and body aren’t in the same place Getting out of a rut Injuries and excuses Putting yourself in the recovery process Being in a sick rut Think your way out of it “Not Trying” on purpose Sickness and injuries Limit your being sorry for yourself vacations Impending doom cycles Healthy addictions Terrified . . . The less you do the less you want Sift on the continuum We can’t all be Goggins or Kobe or Michael, but . . . Life is hard, but don’t make it impossible

    Mike Tarrolly - [email protected]

    Robbie Bruce - [email protected]

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  • #825 – Listener Questions

    #825 – Listener Questions

    · Crushing Iron Triathlon Podcast

    Is it important to do your long run the day after your long rides? What are the best smart trainers for your budget and success. Should you refrain from sex before a big race? We get into all that and more, along with a pretty good tangent discussion about how to work on really understanding and executing your pace and effort. We look at technology and why it's for some and not others. We also look at what the greatest skill an endurance athlete can master.

    Topics:

    Used bikes and bike fits Smart trainers Should you do your long run after your long ride? Sex before a race Why tech is annoying to us What's the point of tech without the work? The greatest skill an endurance athlete can have Intuitive understanding of how you feel and what you have left Creating less opportunity for excuses Why people have bad races Adapting workouts to your mentality lactate meters for age groupers

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  • #827 – Own Your Inner Narrative

    #827 – Own Your Inner Narrative

    · Crushing Iron Triathlon Podcast

    The way we talk with ourselves matters. Today, we look how triathletes can get caught in a trap of doubt and negative talk for the wrong reasons. We look at healthy and productive perspectives, especially at this time of the year when training can be more difficult. We look at ways you can learn and build and have a great perspective on peaking at the right times. We’re capable of much more than we think and just because it doesn’t seem that way some days, we can’t let that narrative take over. Don’t always believe how you feel.

    Topics:

    Athlete uncertainty Health and productive perspectives Find what you love We’re more capable than we think Owning the inner narrative Whey you just feel off What’s the best decision for me today? Countdown calendars Mounting anxiety Don’t believe how you feel What if red was green in Training Peaks? Don’t be afraid to fail Be 6-8 weeks out from doing anything College basketball season analogy

    Mike Tarrolly - [email protected]

    Robbie Bruce - [email protected]

  • #826 – Your REAL Why

    #826 – Your REAL Why

    · Crushing Iron Triathlon Podcast

    It's hard to pull logs out once they're on fire. Today, we looking at some parts of triathlon from a different perspective and finding your Real why. We talk about why burnout is usually a choice and how you can avoid it and attack triathlon from a long term perspective instead of a short lived dream. What is your real why? This is a great time to experiment with that notion. We get into re-thinking your strengths and weaknesses. Why we don't often give our bodies enough credit. The dirty secret of Ironman. And ask if you might be eating and drinking too much in races.

    Topics:

    Sunny and Balmy Getting into the cold 'Laying in the snow Bed of nails 1st year excitement Sophomore slump The dirty secret of Ultras/IM Stop short Short lived dreams Real Why Why the F8ck are you doing this? Core and nutrition Burned out is a choice Re-thinking strength and weaknesses We don't give our bodies enough credit Sticking with something Too much water The best time to experminent Hard to pull logs out of the fire

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    Robbie Bruce - [email protected]

  • Lessons From A Dog - #825

    Lessons From A Dog - #825

    · Crushing Iron Triathlon Podcast

    Not many notes today as Mike talks with Robbie about the loss of his dog. Mattie lived a good life and left behind a lot of lessons for all of us.

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    Robbie Bruce - [email protected]

  • #824 – It's Time To Be Yourself

    #824 – It's Time To Be Yourself

    · Crushing Iron Triathlon Podcast

    The saying goes, “new year, new me,” but should it be, “new year, real me?” Today, we look at goals from a perspective of picking ones that will actually align with who you are as a person and athlete. We talk about why being healthy is a great ideal, but it can also be vague without diving in a little deeper. We look at building a strong foundation as a person and how to spend time wisely in the right direction. Now is the time to eliminate the “fake goals” that have been creeping into your life, and truly uncover who you really are.

    Topics:

    Figuring out who you really are and what you want Standing in line Goals can be anything Do your goals make sense for you? Egos and past selves Being too excitable Always being ready to say yes Being healthy is very vague Pay attention to what feels good and why The best athletes think of triathlon as a lifestyle Building a strong foundation as a person Training in solitude Holiday parties I want MORE Spend 2 hours a week working on you Do you feel strong? Did you feel good? The goal is to be more grounded in who you are Fake goals. Fake Failures

    Mike Tarrolly - [email protected]

    Robbie Bruce - [email protected]

  • #823 – Simplicity in the Age of Disorientation

    #823 – Simplicity in the Age of Disorientation

    · Crushing Iron Triathlon Podcast

    Happy New Year from C26!

    Today we start with . . . Information, disinformation, and disorientation. That’s where we’re at, and today we look at the power of simplicity with triathlon training. Sometimes our highest priorities get left in the dust because we’re shellshocked by all the information. Most of the time you should go easy, some of the time you should go hard. Find what you love most and fall in line.

    Topics:

    Information, disinformation, and disorientation. Word of the year - simplify Phase of disorientation The highest priority can often be the last thing done Triathlon only focus . . . Jordan, Kobe, Seth In some ways it’s never been harder If it doesn’t feel easy we are doing it wrong The power of mixing it up Most of the time easy Sometimes hard People who are lost vs. people who know they are lost What do you DON’T want Finding what you love the most If it’s not an immediate yes, it’s a no

    Mike Tarrolly - [email protected]

    Robbie Bruce - [email protected]

  • #822 – Finding Your Formula for 2025

    #822 – Finding Your Formula for 2025

    · Crushing Iron Triathlon Podcast

    Let’s take a little look at your future. Are you training for the right why? Are you letting results drive the train or the process? Stimulate, don’t obliterate. Today, we talk about why it’s okay to just feel good and how you can compliment your state of wellness. We should be proving things to ourselves, not other people. What have you learned this year and how will you take that forward?

    Note: We’ll be taking next week off so we wish you a Merry Christmas and thank you for being a part of our journey!

    Topics:

    A lot of people are checked out The power of new year What have you learned this year? How can you be better? Results vs. Process Holding patterns longer It’s okay to feel good Stimulate don’t obliterate A process that fits your life Compliment your state of wellness Don’t force it You don’t always have to prove something Decide who you are 2 + 2 formula Solving the wrong problems

    Mike Tarrolly - [email protected]

    Robbie Bruce - [email protected]

  • #821 – Take Some Chances

    #821 – Take Some Chances

    · Crushing Iron Triathlon Podcast

    Are you taking enough chances in training and racing, or do you like to play it safe?

    Today we talk about self-experimenting within the plan. Testing your limits a little bit to unlock the same routine. We also look at how to analyze a regret and use it as a positive. How do you know what’s right? You have to explore a little on the journey.

    Topics:

    70.3 Worlds Aiming for a 1:05 half in a 70.3 run? Find your long term compass Taking chances Z2 or HIIT Analyzing regrets Playing it too safe We all do better with a direction Giving athletes a chance to be themselves How do you discern what’s right for you? Take what you got Explore and experimenting Don’t let someone else control your destiny Unlocking the mind and your potential

    Mike Tarrolly - [email protected]

    Robbie Bruce - [email protected]

  • #820 – Find Your Own Way

    #820 – Find Your Own Way

    · Crushing Iron Triathlon Podcast

    One of our responsibilities as a triathlete and a human is to figure out things that work best for us. Stress affects us all differently and one way to deal with it is to not take ourselves so seriously. Life is all about making deposits and withdrawals, where is your energy going? A big part of this sport is believing we belong and nourishing our own box. The minute we get too rigid with ourselves, we’re losing the point. Every great swimmer, cyclist, or runner has their own form and approach. We have to carve our own way and define our own success. How do we get more comfortable in our own skin and the spandex we wear on top of it?

    Topics:

    Bi-weekly dose of December therapy Humanity forces humans into buckets 100 ways to skin a carrot Move your body Hanging stress is stress is stress We have the ultimate control This too shall pass It’s easy to give advice December rules Deposits and withdrawals Flowing with the universe Rigid training Operating in the gray Be a swimmer, a cyclist and a runner What are you great at? Belief in yourself Looks like they’re not even trying Being comfortable in your spandex Nourish your own box “I don’t know” True conviction in who you are

    Mike Tarrolly - [email protected]

    Robbie Bruce - [email protected]

  • #819 – Off-Season Perspective

    #819 – Off-Season Perspective

    · Crushing Iron Triathlon Podcast

    Modern life is loaded with inputs and sometimes we have to disconnect for our sanity. Today, we take a different perspective on the off-season. How can we get better without directly putting your energy into traditional triathlon activity? If you’re already jacked up about your race next Fall, you are probably running a little too rigid. There’s a time and place to sharpen the tip of the spear and starting now will likely lead to burnout. Give your mind and body some space to refuel with different angles that relate to your overall health and well-being. Relax and get back to your true center.

    Topics:

    Feels like a harsh winter Training in cold vs. heat Distance yourself from the grind Time to experiment Load management syndrome Disconnect and re-energize We need space Take time away to think freely Fend off burnout Experimenting in your own mind Too Much Input It’s all about energy Favorite bands with only two good albums When it’s forced Rigidity eats you up Overload and obsession Zen and the art of motorcycle maintenance Sharpening the tip of the spear Connecting non-connecting ideas to triathlon

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    Robbie Bruce - [email protected]

  • #818 – Feel. Flow. Economy.

    #818 – Feel. Flow. Economy.

    · Crushing Iron Triathlon Podcast

    What are the little (but important) things that make us better athletes? Today, we look at how to work at training in a way that makes racing feel “easier.” We talk about going east and west to balance our perpetual north and south movements in triathlon. We get into the efficiency of movement and how to train in ways that make swim, bike, and run “click” in the mind. We talk about natural movement and how “thinking” can slow us down. It is often the little things that make you better than your opponent, and . . . can help make your training much more effective in the long run.

    Topics:

    Exertion levels in the cold Slow Month Season Vests and Ice Running North and South vs. East and West Efficient movement Tightening with age Yoga Dissipating energy Swimming with different strokes Where does your pedal stroke fatigue first? Creating weaknesses Using ALL of our muscles Neglecting strength, mobility, and stretching Wasting energy Making this sport EASIER Highlighting deficiencies “Thinking” we’re in good shape Does it click? It sucks to suck at “this” Perfect practice makes perfect Thinking makes you slow The little things that make you better than your opponent Do it without thinking The 10% rule

    Mike Tarrolly - [email protected]

    Robbie Bruce - [email protected]

  • #817 – Set Your Health Up For Later In Life

    #817 – Set Your Health Up For Later In Life

    · Crushing Iron Triathlon Podcast

    Now is a good time to be thankful you have decided to be active and are able to do the things we do. Swim, bike and run isn’t easy, but it’s a decision to invest in your health with your eye on feeling healthy and strong as long as you can. Today, we look at the challenges of triathlon from a wide lens and talk about the ability to see the big picture of your happiness and healthy journey in life. Staying positive isn’t some gimmick, it has real consequences in the ability to keep moving the right direction and hopefully feeling younger as we get older.

    C26 Gear makes a great gift! Use promo code C26XMAS for 15% off at our store: https://c26triathlon.com/shop/

    Topics:

    That start of your run feeling Do you start up, or downhill? You’ve earned your gifts If you’re staying the same, you’re improving? Feeling younger as you get older Decadeathons Peter Attia Are you increasing your chances to having a better quality of life? Don’t ever say these words: Getting old sucks Living to 100 Having the confidence to feel good

    Mike Tarrolly - [email protected]

    Robbie Bruce - [email protected]

  • #816 – Making Weaknesses Less Weak

    #816 – Making Weaknesses Less Weak

    · Crushing Iron Triathlon Podcast

    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 - [email protected]

    Robbie Bruce - [email protected]

  • #815 – Self-Correcting Your Technique

    #815 – Self-Correcting Your Technique

    · Crushing Iron Triathlon Podcast

    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

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    Robbie Bruce - [email protected]

  • #814 – Our Athletes Ask Us Questions

    #814 – Our Athletes Ask Us Questions

    · Crushing Iron Triathlon Podcast

    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 - [email protected]

    Robbie Bruce - [email protected]

  • #813 – Decision Making Season

    #813 – Decision Making Season

    · Crushing Iron Triathlon Podcast

    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 - [email protected]

    Robbie Bruce - [email protected]

  • #812 – Let's Get It Started

    #812 – Let's Get It Started

    · Crushing Iron Triathlon Podcast

    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 - [email protected]

    Robbie Bruce - [email protected]

  • #811 – Are You Game?

    #811 – Are You Game?

    · Crushing Iron Triathlon Podcast

    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

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    Mike Tarrolly - [email protected]

    Robbie Bruce - [email protected]

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