Crushing Iron Triathlon Podcast

This is sort of inspired by the "controversy" over should you race a few shorter distances before attempting to tackle an Ironman? We look back at our triathlon beginnings and discuss how we did it along with things we may have changed. We talk about what it really means to be in this sport and training can change lives for the better, or sometimes worse. We discuss high goals, inspiration, and the ups and downs as our aspirations collide with life, jobs, and family.
Topics:
Going back to the beginning
Our first 70.3 experiences
No socks in T2?
Life changes
Sprint to a Full?
Beating burnout over many years
Longevity in the sport
What do we really want from training?
Matching physiology with psychology
More sprints and olympics?
Addictive decision making
On the podium, but still facing demons
Is going all in worth it to you?
The accidental podium
Ups and down as life overlays with triathlon
Mike Tarrolly - mike@c26triathlon.com
Robbie Bruce - robbie@c26triathlon.com

What gets you off the couch and out the door? Is it motivation or embracing the struggle. Today we talk about mind games we play with ourselves and how "I'll get to it tomorrow or next week" doesn't work. We talk about why "when you don't want to do it" is when you have to do it and why that's what builds the right muscles in your brain. We look at using new races as fuel and if that is a solid strategy. We talk about the mistakes made this time of year and why, when in doubt, go out and do a 45 minute run with strides.
Topics:
Excuses
Resistance
I'll get back to it next week
Mistakes this time of year
False start after false start
How do you get into this stuff
It's all mental (mostly)
Do it when you don't want to do it
Most days are average
It's about the struggle
Magnus Detlev and 7:19 at Ironman Florida
Deeper psychology issues
Doing something different?
Off the couch
A new race isn't going to change you
When in doubt, 45 minutes with strides
Mike Tarrolly - mike@c26triathlon.com
Robbie Bruce - robbie@c26triathlon.com

Today we look at the origin of this podcast and dive into that history for lessons about longevity in triathlon. We talk about how to keep showing up. We talk about laying a baseline that you can handle. We get into off season load management and mental training. Keeping it easy doesn't mean doing nothing. We look at failing a lot and why that's just part of the game. And we get into what you should be doing right now to make sure you're prepped and ready for next season.
Topics:
The origin of this podcast
How do we keep showing up?
Regiment vs. flow
Structured perfection
The two a week stretch
Paul Molitor and off-season hitting analogy
Off season body adjustments
Load management
Mental training
It's not about doing nothing
You can't focus on too many things
Injury prevention
Listen to the body
What does your body want to do today?
Paying attention to recovery
The first 20 minutes of your workout
We fail a lot
Letting athletes explore
Learn and grow right now
Create good commitment habits
Don't make it rocket science
How to enter the year prepped for the season
Mike Tarrolly - mike@c26triathlon.com
Robbie Bruce - robbie@c26triathlon.com

Today we answer more listener questions and go off on a few tangents which you may or may not enjoy.
Topics:
Bobbing for apples
Snickers vs protein bars
One more or one less rep?
First timers jumping straight to a full. Good or bad?
70.3 x 2 plus an hour
Olympic x 4 plus 4 hours?
Z2 and Garmin
Setting aerobic zones
Weighted vests?
1, 2, or 3 swims a week?
Arm length and swimming
Stop practicing bad form in this sport
Working to get better or just to get it done?
World class at the basics
Dallas bike course change
Winter swimming
New to the sport
A 6.5 hour baseline for a 70.3
Competing or completing?
Mike Tarrolly - mike@c26triathlon.com
Robbie Bruce - robbie@c26triathlon.com

Today we tackle more hard hitting questions from the listeners and Mike celebrates the Brewers World Series win. We get into AI coaching and human coaching. We talk about "reverse periodization" including what it is and why as usual it depends. We look at the Base, Build, Peak periods and how to best approach them. We talk about cold weather riding, things to consider when thinking about a new bike, and why a new bike can be the best or worst decision you make. We look at the strategy behind running off season and in season marathons vs. half marathons. We also talk triathlon influencers and why they are typically a bad source of information.
Topics:
Brewers win the World Series and Mike is very relieved, relaxed, and ready to focus
What qualities make the best coaches in all sports
Reverse periodization
Training as a priority
Base, build, peak
Is a new bike worth it? Under what circumstances
Make sure you are comfortable and enjoy the process
Cold weather cycling
December marathon?
What about half marathons?
AI coaching vs Humans
How much time do you lose on the back end of races?
Mike Tarrolly - mike@c26triathlon.com
Robbie Bruce - robbie@c26triathlon.com