Crushing Iron Triathlon Podcast

Is it possible that we're carrying too much in our cup? Today we talk about approaching the year with a solid, focused, and consistent plan. It's so easy to want to add more, but there's real power in stripping things down, creating simplicity and getting rid of things that don't serve our purpose. We look at building routines and patterns that will help take care of our long term goals. We look at listening to and understanding our body by effort. We talk distractions, racing free, and carrying less mental baggage. The truth is, we're not usually tired because of workouts, but the extra weight we carry in our lives. Simplify and be consistent. Topics: New intro? Decompressed Dogs and slippers Create belief and trust in yourself Movement is momentum Jan 1st new habit fails Don't expect perfection What's your fallback? Mental energy distractions Can't swim without a watch Too much interference Disconnecting in workouts Understanding your body's effort Creating less noise Re-evaluating your "why" Not trying to impress or prove things to others Run heavy You're adding too much weight Race free, run free, be light You're not tired from training Getting sick? Why? Do you really need to do more? Empty your cup   Mike Tarrolly - [email protected] Robbie Bruce - [email protected]

These next few weeks are tricky and today we look at how to get the most from them. Society has created an addictive nature in us and what's coming at you will be no easy task, but there are definitely ways to navigate the holidays and keep your training moving toward a great 2026. Take one and give the rest away! Moderation will be your best weapon both in training and at the snack table. Don't always assume that heavy breathing and sore legs means you're getting better. Keep things simple and sweet and be ready to train like you need to train in January. Dramatic swings have become the new normal, be willing to say no and stay the course. If not, don't beat yourself up by creating 180 degree swings. Happy Holidays! Thanks for listening… we love ya! --------- 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: Tight Jeans and Scales Addictive challenges en route Moderation to stay on point Treading water in life Don't try to get a head start Rebelling in the opposite direction "There's no love in that refrigerator" The deck is stacked against us Be 100% 80% of the time Society has created addictive natures in us New version of the trunk cookies Take one, give the rest away Everything is always more How's your aerobic system? Is this a short or long game? Being about longevity in triathlon Looking for adrenaline injections when you're down Efficiency and economy are so important Metabolic disasters Process oriented Don't always assume that heavy breathing and sore legs means you're getting better Steady isn't glamorous Consistency is king Dramatic swings are the new normal When feeling good becomes anxiety Seeing excitement in aerobic work Triathlete's Rock Bottom The real truth about robust fitness When feeling great becomes anxiety The best sign is that there is no sign The pain isn't always a reward Happy Holidays! We'll see you next year   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

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

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

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