Crushing Iron Triathlon Podcast

• #896 – What It REALLY Takes To Hit Your Race Goal

  Robbie talks about a lot of stuff and Mike's not really sure what's going on. And vice versa, probably. ---------- Get some C26 Gear for Christmas: https://c26triathlon.com/shop/ Looking for a great way to empower your training, explore your limits, and exist in the moment? Check out C26 Adventure Camps for 2026! http://watersharpensiron.com Want to build strength and conquer the water? Look into our swim camps at C26Hub.com Looking for triathlon coaching? Comb through our roster at https://c26triathlon.com/about/coaches/ Topics: Ironman changes course nutrition Early season 70.3s The off season is getting shorter December Rules as life rules The quickening Money is pushing the calendar Periodization What part of the year do you have the most time? Color coding your season Building your race calendar so it makes sense Change for the sake of change? Being focused and Open Minded at once When things get stale Obsessing about Zones Micro Goals Simulating those race feelings Exploring the demands of what you want to do in a race Tri-Calc secrets Intrinsic motivation WANTING what is required to hit your goals It's easy to want race goals   Mike Tarrolly - [email protected] Robbie Bruce - [email protected]   Check us out at www.c26triathlon.com Looking to find your flow? Check out C26 Adventures! www.watersharpensiron.com

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• #895 – This Is YOUR Journey . . . Make It Count

  Are you making your days count? Is triathlon your fuel for life or is life your fuel for triathlon? It's easy to put too much pressure on ourselves with a precise target, but the truth is, going inward and staying the course will take care of most of it. We owe it to ourselves to get the most out of triathlon and life but only have so much bandwidth to always be in "chase mode." Today we look at ways to pull back the external and focus more on making real, internal improvements, which ultimately lead to long term satisfaction and real growth. We also have a little fun with Christmas music at the end of the cast. Thanks for listening! ——— Get some C26 Gear for Christmas: https://c26triathlon.com/shop/ Looking for a great way to empower your training, explore your limits, and exist in the moment? Check out C26 Adventure Camps for 2026! http://watersharpensiron.com Want to build strength and conquer the water? Look into our swim camps at C26Hub.com Looking for triathlon coaching? Comb through our roster at https://c26triathlon.com/about/coaches/ Topics: Internal exploration is at the root of everything Socks and Sweatshirts What made you pick the races you did?? Toughest time of the year Patience and execution Elephant in the room Precise targets Finding more satisfaction in the grind Beginner excitement that fades Staying level in your process How much bandwidth do you have for chasing? What staying the course looks like even in struggle A highlight clip society How to handle pressure Driven by fear Is triathlon the fuel for life or is life the fuel for triathlon? Empathy for yourself and others How we never burnout on this podcast Christmas music in training?? Don't get caught in the theater, live your own life   Mike Tarrolly - [email protected] Robbie Bruce - [email protected]   Check us out at www.c26triathlon.com Looking to find your flow? Check out C26 Adventures! www.watersharpensiron.com

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• #894 – Rewire How You Think About Training

  Is there is a small mental shift we can make to turn training from a pain into something we look forward to on a deeper level? We think the answer is yes, and today we look at how to make that happen. It starts with believing what you're doing is a good thing for the body and mind. There's also a lot of power in patience. Knowing that today's little step will compound with many other things to get you where you want to go. It's not about the finish line, it's about exploring your true potential, no matter what that looks like. Right now is a great way to figure out how you really feel about this journey and rewire your mind in a way that makes you believe in yourself and the long game. ———— Get some C26 Gear for Christmas (use C26Xmas for 15% off): https://c26triathlon.com/shop/  Looking for a great way to empower your training, explore your limits, and exist in the moment? Check out C26 Adventure Camps for 2026! http://watersharpensiron.com Want to build strength and conquer the water? Look into our swim camps at C26Hub.com Looking for triathlon coaching? Comb through our roster at https://c26triathlon.com/about/coaches/ Topics: Believing that what you're doing is right When you feel like doing a grinder workout Training by laps Embracing patience and the mission Aligning with your body and mind Dealing with restrictions Silencing your food voice When training is truly mindful The power of taking ownership of yourself Rewiring how you think about training Letting go of pressure Clearing confusion in the mornings This is a life thing Make some time to figure out why you feel this way Is a 50k trail race before your A-Race a mistake? How long can older athletes expect to keep getting PRs? How to get older and faster Things to add more engagement to off-season training Train like an athlete-->Train like an endurance athlete-->Train like a triathlete. If it feels good . . . do it.   Mike Tarrolly - [email protected] Robbie Bruce - [email protected]   Check us out at www.c26triathlon.com Looking to find your flow? Check out C26 Adventures! www.watersharpensiron.com

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• #893 – Listener Questions

  Today the listener controls the show! We talk about building bike strength to be a better climber. We get into how to fall in love with the trainer and the treadmill this winter. We also look at strengths and weaknesses. How do you define them and decide where to put the most work. We get into swimming and how much you should be doing it. Some of the best drills and things to think about. Also, finding your swimming economy and body position. We also look at controlling your breath on the run and raising your bike threshold. ————— Get some C26 Gear for Christmas: https://c26triathlon.com/shop/ Looking for a great way to empower your training, explore your limits, and exist in the moment? Check out C26 Adventure Camps for 2026! http://watersharpensiron.com Want to build strength and conquer the water? Look into our swim camps at C26Hub.com Looking for triathlon coaching? Comb through our roster at https://c26triathlon.com/about/coaches/ Topics: Thanksgiving Recap and favorite foods Building climbing strength on the bike Big gear/torque workouts Faux Big Gear Ways to pass time on the trainer or treadmill Limited time - Do you work on strengths or weaknesses? Determining strength and weaknesses More time on the run or swim? Body position and feel for the water Hard time breathing on the run but legs feel fine? Relaxing your breath Swim drills Swim economy Raising your bike threshold Bike progressions Playing the long game Negative split mentality Do you lack time or energy?   Mike Tarrolly - [email protected] Robbie Bruce - [email protected]   Check us out at www.c26triathlon.com Looking to find your flow? Check out C26 Adventures! www.watersharpensiron.com

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• #892 – Real Change Comes At A Price

  Happy Thanksgiving from C26 and all of our coaching staff!  ***Check out the C26 Store and use Code: C26Xmas for 15% off your shopping!  We can't ask for change and expect everything to be the same. The comfort of the old world with the excitement of the new one. Wanting both creates pain and suffering. Today, we look at listening to how you feel and finding what the true you inside really wants. We get into burnout and how to avoid it. We talk about greatness, loving yourself, and finding calm in the chaos. ----- Looking for a great way to empower your training, explore your limits, and exist in the moment? Check out C26 Adventure Camps for 2026! http://watersharpensiron.com Want to build strength and conquer the water? Look into our swim camps at C26Hub.com Looking for triathlon coaching? Comb through our roster at https://c26triathlon.com/about/coaches/ Topics: Rewards cards Early bird Ironman Deals Podcast Ads Mirroring what our athletes are going through. Burnout is a choice Burnout is usually external pressure overload Change - we can't ask for change and expect everything to be the same. Greatness takes obsession Loving yourself Finding calm in the chaos Variety is for the weak Listening to what we really want Unsolved life trauma Jaded and irrational from constantly living up to the standard Are you solving the wrong problem? Separating now from the forever Is it just "the old you" sulking? The journey of change is not easy   Mike Tarrolly - [email protected] Robbie Bruce - [email protected]   Check us out at www.c26triathlon.com Looking to find your flow? Check out C26 Adventures! www.watersharpensiron.com

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