Crushing Iron Triathlon Podcast

Today we look at how the little things matter. Quality over quantity is a good benchmark, but how much actual quality work are you doing? And, how do we actually define quality?
First we discuss whether our old podcasts hold up and where we think our positions have changed over 10 years. Then we discuss things like is 5 x 1200's in the pool better than 2 x 3000 per week? Or what about 5 x 30 minute runs vs. one 2:30? We get into how to build confidence, familiarity, and muscle memory go a long ways toward your goals, and even confidence in life. Should you jump on the bike for 20 minutes when you're bored? Will it matter? A lot of people talk about quality over quantity, but what about the Quantity of Quality? Negative splitting everything. We talk imposter syndrome, weekend warriors, and the bitter truth about Ironman.
Topics: 
How do our old podcasts hold up?
What beliefs have we changed since starting the podcast?
Is 5 x 1200's better than 2 x 3,000 in the pool?
What about 5 x 30 minute runs vs. one 2:30 run?
How to add little sessions that add results instead of scrolling
What is a good cycling frequency?
Sneaking in 20 minute runs
The reality of getting out of a rut
What motivation really is
Learn how to see the benefits of what you're doing
Choosing action
Working in simple mobility and strength
Something is better than nothing
Negative splitting everything
The quantity of quality
The monogetti run
Imposter syndrome
Don't pay attention to the triathletes that are a-holes
Frequency is confidence
When confidence builds
The bitter truth about Ironman
Mike Tarrolly - mike@c26triathlon.com
Robbie Bruce - robbie@c26triathlon.com

Back again with some great questions from you!! We start with the ongoing dilemma of speed work and how to handle it best when training for long course racing. We talk with what we thought was an ex-Badger lineman about how much to increase bike volume from a 70.3 to a full. We discuss what makes a race course "fair" vs. something we feel is getting dumbed down. We talk about the warm up as it relates to racing and how we can somehow feel better after going deep into training sets. Plus, much more sprinkled in to take you to the top of the podium, or simply feel better and stick with your plan.
Topics:
Tour de France
What a controlled swim feels like
Speed work, track work and it's relation to triathlon long course training
Does a former Badger lineman jump into the question pool?
How much should you increase cycling volume from a 70.3 to a full and how do you implement it
Nutrition ratio secretes
What makes a race course "fair?"
That interesting phenomenon about getting faster when deep into training sets and how does it translate to racing?
Tubeless tires and PSI and flats etc…
Should you work with a coach year-round?
Pacing and racing.
A trip back through memory lane
Mike Tarrolly - mike@c26triathlon.com
Robbie Bruce - robbie@c26triathlon.com

The first of two Q&A's and we start with the obligatory heat discussion. We'll have another Q&A on Thursday, then hopefully a traditional cast on Friday to help with your long ride or run. We talk about getting back into training after a break. We look at life's challenges with training. We get into how to let the workout build on its own. We look at the challenge of being enthusiastic but not getting faster. How to fix your swim one point at a time. What about training for a marathon and using the triathlon mix? His first Kona and a discussion about how to make it a successful day.
Topics:
Sitting in the heat vs training in the heat
Staring over after a long break
All layoffs are created equally
The poison of life
Start slow - let it build on its own
When you're enthusiastic but not getting faster in the swim
Don't work on the whole stroke
Swim like a swimmer
Triathlon Training for marathons
How to handle Kona
The team is back on the race course!
Mike Tarrolly - mike@c26triathlon.com
Robbie Bruce - robbie@c26triathlon.com

We all like to say we like doing hard things, but are we cherry picking those experiences? Today, we dive into how most of us tend to create the best conditions and chase good days by taking shortcuts. We argue that creating friction in training is really the ultimate way to prepare for the hardest days - race days. How long can you go without reaching for a training crutch when things aren't going well? Do you figure out a way or just take the easy route? Doing something hard usually means it's uncomfortable and today we look at ways to seek that out so you're at your strongest on race day.
Topics:
The heat is on in training and racing
The Tour
Trainer silence
Swimming in hot water and or elevation
Running and cycling in heat
Is it heat acclimation or building fitness or both?
Race day boosts
Handling long trainer rides
How long can you hold off your fix?
Always using a training crutch
Transitions in day to day life
Clear goals
Maximizing the best we can be
Creating FRICTION in training
Really preparing for the hardest days
Coddling to protect our ego
Quit analyzing every session
Chasing good days with shortcuts
Cherry picking hard things
Hard is uncomfortable
Mike Tarrolly - mike@c26triathlon.com
Robbie Bruce - robbie@c26triathlon.com

Today is part 2 of listener questions and we spend a lot of time talking about the monumental nature of doing an Ironman. Is it absurd, simply a conquest, or a means to an end? There are tons of little training nuggets weaved inside of this cast, including, how to build an effective swim training package, is it worth the time and effort to be your absolute best in this sport? Triathlon vs. other priorities, and Taper combined with race week stress. We definitely hit on many interesting topics including weak feet and Lionel Sanders syndrome.
Topics:
Weak feet . . . make weak men . . . make weak times?
Lionel Sanders syndrome
Skill, speed, strength as a combo
Swim technique sessions
Giving up the watch in the pool
Training to train or get better?
Training for what's on top of your chin
When does the absurdity of Ironman go away?
Why people come back to this sport over and over
Thoughts on leaving performance on the table
What's your best potential at your age?
What is your real goal
Two priorities at a time
Taper week decisions
Race week stress
Relieving stress or getting more tired?
It's easy to forget how many Ironman questions there really are.
Mike Tarrolly - mike@c26triathlon.com
Robbie Bruce - robbie@c26triathlon.com