Crushing Iron Triathlon Podcast

What are you doing when no one is watching? These are the moments that fill our lives and make them richest in the long run. It's easy to fall into the hack-trap but is there really a magic bullet for triathlon, or life? Today we dive into what's really going on when we search for simple and quick answers.

We all want to kick ass every day, but sometimes nature has a way of reminding us to back down a little. The question is, how much? Today we talk about the challenge of the holiday season and how you can stay in a groove with so many distractions and anxieties. And if you're looking for a great "alternative vacation" next year, we talk about our C26 Camps in detail toward the end of the podcast. Information can also be found atwww.crushingiron.com/camps Enjoy the episode and thanks for listening! 

Most of us have a dominant body side, and over time that can impact the efficiency of a triathlete. Not only does it create pain and injury, it takes more energy and will slow you down over the course of a race. Today we talk about ways to use the off season to renovate the body. 

What's the first thing most of us do when we get a PR, either in a race or workout? We usually try force it to happen again the very next time, just to prove that we can do it. But this can be the beginning of a bad road. Today we talk about the importance of building your chassis and engine together. It's all about balance, timing, and knowing how to recognize what you really need. 

Happy Thanksgiving from the Crushing Iron Podcast. Today we take a look at how to be thankful for the ABILITY to do triathlon. It's easy to get into a funk, but that doesn't mean your year is ruined and you're not going to have a great season. The key is not BECOMING your rut. When's the last time you were proud of the process of how you emerged from the funk? We may not be where we want to be, but we've made the choice to get there. 

Imagine being on stage with a panel of judges picking apart every flaw of your body. Erika Jurkowski was there and hated not only that, but the lifestyle. She was bringing her own meals to dinner parties and eating out of Tupperware while everyone else feasted. She wanted to have fun again, so she dove into triathlon with the same passion as bodybuilding. She recently finished Ironman Louisville and today she tells her story on the C26 Squadcast. 

How often do you really push yourself outside of the comfort zone? For a lot of us that happens as we train for our first big race, but after that can come complacency . . . or mediocrity. Today we discuss the complications involved with settling and or staying with a crowd and/or mindset that is holding you back

Is inspiration good if it doesn't create action? Today, Coach Robbie dives into Mike's brain to find out why he's so inspired, yet can't get training going. When does learning, planning, and researching turn into avoidance? 

Something was missing in Somer Scandridge's life. She loved being a mom and taking care of her two kids every day, but she began to resent the fact that her husband was gone every day finding fulfillment in a job that he loved. What started as a couple's spin bike venture quickly turned into a new and deep passion. Today she shares her story and encourages other stay at home moms (or dads) to ignite a new fire. And how that passion has made the entire family happier. 

One of the hardest parts of training is getting out of our own way. It's very easy to go "too hard" or "not go" when it comes to workouts, so having a clear grasp on WHAT'S RIGHT FOR YOU is the biggest part. Sometimes it's all about training your "state" of mind and body. Are you talking yourself into something that will hurt you in the long run? Track/Speed workouts, Off Days, Training Ruts, and bagging races.  

Most triathletes figure out that most of their friends don't want to talk about their personal success journeys. Over time that can be a bummer and is the reason so many of us seek a community that supports, listens and inspires. That's at the core of why we started Crushing Iron and today we explore why all that stuff matters and can not only be the key to success in triathlon but life. 

When you look back on your life or triathlon "career" will you be satisfied? Are you owning the little moments that make the difference? Ironman can be like a shiny new object, but what do we do when it's over and decide to keep doing triathlon? Today we look at finding joy in the little things and leaving no regrets on the table by "accumulating success." 

We shouldn't decide to go pro or quit based on one workout . . . or race. The key to racing well is enjoying training, and that takes patience. The short-term power in being able to let go of the outcome. The ability to "be in the moment" is much different than being a prisoner of that moment and today we lay out several different ways to stay energized about the long-term potential of your triathlon experience.

No one wants to be uncomfortable but facing tough situations is where we find growth. Today we look at how to embrace fears we may have in triathlon and adjust or push past them. Sometimes it's as simple as not entertaining the thought. We also talk about complacency as a fear when you might actually be satisfied with something you can do better. 

Courtney Dauwalter just won the Moab 240 by a margin of 10 hours. She ran 238 miles in roughly 58 hours. She took two naps, one of 20 minutes one of one minute. She went 98% blind during the last 10 miles of her most recent 100 mile run. So, what's stopping you? Today we look at the our capabilities as triathletes and humans.