Crushing Iron Triathlon Podcast

• #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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• #891 – What Do You REALLY Want From Triathlon?

  Is your REAL goal to be fast, healthy, or just have a good time with training and racing? Today, we talk about why it's important to define your true aspirations in the sport so you can come to an internal agreement with yourself as the year rolls on. It's not uncommon for athletes to go through an identity crisis many times a year. We get into some of our personal struggles as we look at finding our sweet spot with training, racing, and life. We also look at clashing value systems and how that can make things tougher. ----------- 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: The Final IM Arizona New races coming? Will they build a really hard race? Looking at racing calendars What if you travel a lot? 70.3 three weeks before IM? Harder to deal with the unexpected than a busy schedule Be patient with your planning How much race intensity is goo for you over the season? What do you really want to accomplish? Athlete identity crisis Do you have the patience and desire to accomplish your goal? How much is worth it to you? Are your values clashing?   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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• #890 – The Psychology of A Day Off

  Going HARD is easy to understand, but taking rest for recovery of your mind and body can sometimes create guilt. Why do we think like that? Today, we dive into the psychology of taking a day, or two, off when our body needs it. We also talk about getting trapped in upper Zone 2 and how that can often turn into Zone 3 which is wearing you down far more than you think. We look at junk miles and asked if they really are junk, or if they're something more than we think. We talk flexibility, pliability, and how range of motion can create more economy in your stroke, peddling, and stride. Explore the definition of "quality" and look at things from a different perspective. Be objective and understand the big picture. ------  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 ranked as a holiday Making up time in training . . . The Psychology of Days Off Gordo Byrn Perspective Rest is extremely important Over trained or under recovered? Why is it so hard to take a rest day? Is Zone 1 junk miles? Does Zone 2 turn into Zone 3 for you? Flexibility, pliability, limberness Walk/runs The continuum from yogi to bodybuilder Using HR - Controlling HR and time Don't ruin the rest of your week on one set Do "junk miles" help your pliability? Rest, recovery, quality Different buckets of QUALITY Howe economical is your body? Deteriorating quality as we go Monitor yourself objectively Courage to take a day off Being flexible in the training plan Going hard is easy to understand, loving yourself and respecting your body is tougher.     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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