Crushing Iron Triathlon Podcast

We all want to be faster and today we look at the right ways to go about speed in triathlon. We talk about pushing the limits along with how putting in easy miles mix. We talk about building habits that matter and why you always have the time to do the extra things that will make a difference. New the "latest and greatest" training methods, the simple power of repetition, and why most triathletes don't fully buy in to training. We also get into the biggest traps facing age groupers that want to be faster.  
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Topics:
Getting serious about distractions
The need for more speed
Algorithms and why they always hit you at the right (or wrong) time
Dealing with set backs
Feeling what hard runs feel like
When you have a lack of buy in
Building habits that matter
Always learning what works for "other people" but not yourself
Specialists vs. Primary
"I don't think I'm ready for it yet"
Building unwavering faith in what you're doing
The more you race, the more problem solving experience
"Am I on track, coach?"
New training methods . . .
Age Grouper Traps
Doing the same workouts over and over
The power of repetition
Triathlon is not glamorous
You can't beat the race every time
Mike Tarrolly - [email protected]
Robbie Bruce - [email protected]

Today we take athlete questions and compare our answers with A.I. We get into how long to train for an Ironman after taking a chunk of time off. We look at what makes a race attractive. We look at trimming your time in an open mile run. Stationary pool band swimming. Double runs on the same day. Double rides. Along with biggest mistakes athletes make in the first Ironman.
Topics:
How much NIL would it take for us to transfer to a different podcast?
Done several Ironman races, but taken a few years off? What now?
What makes a good race
How to trim a minute off your mile time
Trail race training on a treadmill?
Stationary pool band swimming
Does it replicate real swimming?
Double run days for an ultra or Ironman?
Back to back long runs?
Biggest mistakes newbie triathletes make in Ironman
Going int your first ironman mindset
Doing the distances beforehand
Embracing the naive
Which of us would be first to do the double at IMWI
On the podium for both races
Fear of overdoing it?
Mike Tarrolly - [email protected]
Robbie Bruce - [email protected]

Most of us have moments within a race where things aren't going as planned. The question is, how do you handle it? Will you throw in the towel or try to figure it out? What does that even look like. We make hundreds of decisions within a race and today we're looking at how to make the best ones you can in the moment. We look at why not wearing a watch in the swim can give you a better mindset. We talk A, B, C goals and how to adjust on the fly. We talk about the courage to finish on a moderate note vs. a high or low. Finding wins no matter how you feel. Racing with gratitude all day. And exciting news about our very popular run camp.
Topics:
Perfect personal needs bag goody?
Ken Hammond, RD - Musselman
When your race goes sideways
When pros lose money racing
Does your race turn into a workout?
A, B, C Goals
The benefit of not wearing a watch in the swim
Recalibrating yourself to playing it smart
Gratitude race mindset
When the finish line is the goal
Is this your A Race?
What is your win for today?
Are you truly doing your best?
End on a moderate note vs. high or low
This is a long term journey, not just one race
What are your wins for today
Moving on from excuses
Exciting news about our run camp
Mike Tarrolly - [email protected]
Robbie Bruce - [email protected]

So many people want to put limits on our potential, but are we really going to just settle for someone else's opinion? Today, we talk about the unexplored potential inside of you and belief systems that will help you tap into it. Anything Is Possible might be overused as a phrase, but it's definitely not over attempted. Let's take a look inside at ways you're wasting your energy and potential. Let's look at how to be engaged in the process and not let a random race goal take up too much space in your brain. Do the work when resistance is highest. Do yourself the favor of turning all of this into a long term goal.
Topics:
International races
Losing your phone
Distractions
Flying across the world to dominate like Blummenfelt and Knibb
Where is Jan Frodeno?
What your your possibilities?
Having belief that you can get it done
Are we going to settle for what others say?
If you really want to get better . . .
How protective are you of your personal journey?
How many energy loss situations do you get in each day?
Finding net positive energy
Being INTO your workouts
Really defining your WHY
Food and energy. Are you eating too much?
Embracing the mundane
10 mins is way better than zero
Mike Tarrolly - [email protected]
Robbie Bruce - [email protected]

We're not here to sell you the top hacks for getting on the podium. Today, we advocate for the long game. Often times the quicker you gain, the quicker it can go away.  Building and keeping and making life/triathlon feel easier and more enjoyable. How do we find joy in the "boring" stuff we feel like wastes our time? Slow gains are hard to notice, but they last longer. We know it's not exciting, but that is one of our biggest challenges. Putting the excitement into the overall process. Being okay with 80% meh. You can't always outwork your way to the top.
Topics:
Is your bracket in tact?
Oceanside 70.3 - Texas 70.3
The quicker you gain, the quicker it can go away
Selling quick fixes
Do you have a weak or strong cake?
New stimulus always works . . . for a while
Building lasting change
Putting all focus on one race day
Write a book but don't release it
Swimming slow to master form
Owning fundamentals and technique
You can't always outwork your way to the top
Overworking and brain burnout
How can we make something feel easier?
"I gotta find a new route."
Slow gains are hard to notice
Keep things easy and stackable
Going to bed feeling like a million and waking up feeling like a dollar
The repetitions are the answer
Forcing a routine
Excitement is overrated
Simplifying your diet
80 meh
How to find joy in boring
Mike Tarrolly - [email protected]
Robbie Bruce - [email protected]