Crushing Iron Triathlon Podcast

It's all connected, but this is far more than mind, body, spirit talk. It's about how you can believe in goals only to see them shattered because of the Domino Effect in triathlon. It's very real and will sneak up with you in many ways. How to hold your race together from pre-race through the run. All of the below topics are covered. www.patreon/crushingiron if you'd like to support our podcast.

Ironman Louisville 2017 was doused by wind, rain, and falling temps, but we all know Ironman races are tough in general. Today, we take a deeper look at the race and how some of our athletes took it by storm, even negative splitting the marathon. It was a great day with lots of interesting learning points and we cover tons of them. 

Mike and Robbie give a quick recap of the day that was Ironman Louisville... Highs, Lows, and in-betweens. The day was defined by wind and crazy temperature variance and made for a great challenge and a lot of success stories. We'll dig deeper into performances and things we learned from racing and other C26 Athletes who toed the line in Louisville in our Next podcast. Thanks to the dozens of C26 supporters who made their way to spectate. 

When you're 4 days from your Ironman, the best thing to do is keep your mind quiet. Easier said than done. Today we preview our race at Ironman Louisville and go down the list with Ironman World Championship predictions. 

Mike and Robbie are about to descend on Ironman Louisville and today they talk about their last week of taper and break down the Ironman Louisville swim, bike, and run course. Dealing with the sun on the swim, the rough road on the bike, and the most important markers on the run.

We both searched for a “special” topic for our 100th podcast, but in the end it came back to you. We wanted to talk about what all of this means and why we got started in the first place. It's connection. It’s what inspired all of you to get into this sport. It’s about the pain and struggle we all face. It’s the need to become better at triathlon and life.

"Don't Try." - Henry Bukowski What if you didn't try so hard in your next race? Would it help you stay under control, more relaxed, and let the race come to you? We think so and today look at all the advantages of simply letting the race come to you. 

You decide to change your life. You pick up triathlon and push yourself harder than you have in years. It's tough, and even tougher to keep going. You tell yourself (and others) that you're a different person, but that doesn't mean all things are "good." Then one day it really starts coming together and you begin to find the real you.

You always hear about "race strategy" but what does it really mean when applied to your actual training? Today, we look at how you can set a race plan that you can ACTUALLY HOLD during a race.  We give you a different perspective on "what to count" from your long rides, when you should make critical decisions within a race, and some of the biggest mistakes you can make on race day.

C26 Triathlon is on the ground in Chattanooga for Ironman and we discuss the race up to mid-bike, including the swim and another scorcher of a day for this race. We also dive into addiction, the REAL stuff that gets us into this sport and how we can try, but often fail to explain to friends why we would chose to do 140.6 mile races. 

It's easy to make a rash decision to do Ironman, but is that the best way to get better? Today we look at how setting up your race calendar can help you make better decisions, keep your focus and make you more consistent. We look at the power of shorter races and why scheduling a race too far in advance can backfire. 

How to Turn In-Race Hiccups into Fuel Ironman In-Race techniques to enjoy the day Social Media positive vs. negative energy Getting Rid of Wasted Thoughts How to let go of the race pressure Finding Fun in Your Race Listening to the body Two Different Types of Racers Fear and Finding Your Maximum Potential Racing Free of Pressure and Stress www.crushingiron.com

Post race is one of the most bitter sweet feelings in triathlon. There's nothing like finishing the race, but waking up to empty streets, where no one is cheering you home can be a little deflating after such a big day on the course. Today we look at how to deal with post race letdown, how to overcome a lack of motivation, and how to get out of ruts at the end of your season.

Mike and Robbie share to what they saw this weekend at Ironman Wisconsin and Ironman 70.3 Worlds in Chattanooga. Mike was in Madison, Robbie was along the Tennessee river watching some of the best in the world. 

Ironman Wisconsin is a great environment and the Friday before the race Mike went to the water, drove the bike course, and ran the run course. He's done Ironman Wisconsin twice and puts together a few thoughts from today and combines them with his race experiences. Casual, late-night, hotel conversation.