Crushing Iron Triathlon Podcast C26 Triathlon

This is a re-post of another of our favorite episodes/concepts.
Off a great, but tough weekend at Run Camp, we reflect on how and when to push and why it’s important to have fun in your life and training. We talk about your big race is “Just One Day” and how it’s better to be undertrained than burned out. Also, the little signs in your training will let you know you’re ready before you race. We look at burning physical and emotional matches, finding your pain threshold in each sport and when are the right times to dig deep. You’re the main character and author, it’s up to you to find more fun.
Topics:
Relaxation The “Watts Game” How we locate the ego inside of us How stress impacts your life and training Pushing yourself when appropriate It’s your responsibility to have fun in life We’re in a world of leisure Escaping your life Venting about training Faster, stronger, and on and on and on The ability (and right time) to dig deep Sometimes we need to go rogue Inherent feeling about what we should accomplish in life Letting go of limits You only have to do it once The Hurt Locker Undertrained You’re the main character and author of your story Break through the “I cant’s” You should be chomping at the bit on race day Burning physical and mental matches Fit, fast, and fresh What’s your most comfortable level of pain? How long can you withstand pain? High Pain/Shorter Distance or Lower Pain for longer? Understanding your pain level scale What’s your training temperment? Facebook: CrushingIron
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This is a re-post of one of our favorite C26 Ironman stories. 
This is an Ironman story for Everyone.
If you've ever stayed until the end of an Ironman you know the level of emotions. But have you ever been out in the dark on the last few miles with someone who isn't sure they will make the cutoff? Today, we share the story of how one of our C26 athletes persevered to finish with just over a minute left at Ironman Texas. An emotional look at how the tone of an Ironman changes after the sun goes down.
Topics:
Why Ironman is different Running races vs. Triathlon You can’t explain the Finish Line What it’s like to spectate Ironman What it’s like to coach at an Ironman The Race Course Goes Through Its Own Transition When the Sun Sets on the Course When Your Friend Is Getting Close To Not Making It Understanding an Athlete’s Personality as a Coach When Ironman is Symbolic of Life  Out Alone in the Dark  Sometimes all you need is someone to come by and help Understanding the 17 Hour Cut Off When You Deserve More Than You May Believe When it’s time to talk tough When we retreat inside vs. bring people in When others remind us who we really are   
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Twitter: CrushingIron
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Mike Tarrolly - crushingiron@gmail.com
Robbie Bruce - c26coach@gmail.com 

Are you ready for your hot race? Today we look at physical and mental approaches to staying cool on the race course. 
From whether or not to wear a wetsuit to freezing your bottles to pulling back a little on the bike. Once you get too hot, you can’t cool down, unless you stop or walk. We’ll look at ways to keep your core temp down as long as possible. We talk about heat acclimation, huge mistakes, and the best way to use your watts. We also look at the week leading up to the race and some best practices to prep yourself for the weekend.
Topics:
Rational expectations The week of the race The biggest mistakes you can make in a hot race Plain water vs. electrolytes Salt Heat acclimation isn’t bullet proof You don’t realize how much you sweat on the bike How long can you put off being HOT? There’ no turning back Wetsuit or not? How slow can you take the swim? Try to get cold in transitions Staying cool on the bike How to start the run Aero helmets and heat Heart Rate and feel Watts as a brake  Keep your head cool  Coaching Inquiries
Mike Tarrolly - CrushingIron@gmail.com
Robbie Bruce - C26Coach@gmail.com
www.c26triathlon.com

How do you “get through” tough situations in training? Today, we look at the emotional roller coaster that is triathlon and some of the traps we all fall into, especially when chasing those elusive highs. Do you push harder when you’re struggling, or step back and let the body re-calibrate? What’s the deal with feeling awesome one day, then being ready to quit the sport the next? We look at mood adjustments, burning matches, and seeking highs. We also talk about how to train for situations in races that are usually mental and how to get through them. Are you addicted to feeling the high? 
Topics:
Are you taking in too much fuel? Sugar  Fat Burning Boston Marathon 17 mile run on Nuun? Cake - post ride Overtraining - under recovery No water? What is a bonk? Withdrawal mode signals Pouring more gas on the fire The Middle Way Seeking a high Struggling with the mundane Addicted to Feeling When you know you have it Biggest training mistakes start here Can we dig as deep as we used to? Burning a match or is the flame just hot? Adjusting your mood on the fly We need energy Making good decisions. Coaching and the 3 headed athlete   
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Mike Tarrolly - CrushingIron@gmail.com
Robbie Bruce - C26Coach@gmail.com
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We answer a ton of questions today, including a rapid fire ending you won’t want to miss. We get into the challenges of riding with wind. How do you handle tail, head, and cross winds? Is aero always better? What about your grip on the bike . . . why it matters. Do you need more or less rest on your swim sets? Today, we look at WHY you’re taking rest and how much you actually need. Is it better to do long interval sets in the water or short and hard? Can you recover WHILE you’re swimming? Race wheels and wind. What’s the key to racing with different wheels? Looking at how to ride hills and keep your power/effort under control. A lot goes into that. Shifting on hills. How to keep cool in hot races. What about choosing not to wear a wetsuit? Air temp vs. water temp. Plus a whole slew of other questions answered in the rapid fire section. 
Topics:
Are raisins the perfect food? Riding with the wind - Tail, Head, Cross Is aero always faster? Bleeding time on the bike Overgripping the bike - Tension Swimming Rest - How much and why? Heart Rate in the pool Fatigued in the swim Re-set for swim form Can you recover while swimming? Long vs short sets/intervals in the pool? Race wheels and wind Controlling gearing and power on hills  Smooth, steady and controlled pedaling  Patience and execution on hills When does the bike climb actually start? Big ring/small ring panic  Saying cool in Hot weather Wetsuit or no wetsuit? Air temp vs. water temp 10+ Rapid fire answers  Coaching Inquiries
Mike Tarrolly - CrushingIron@gmail.com
Robbie Bruce - C26Coach@gmail.com
www.c26triathlon.com

The first question set off a great mini-topic for the day. What the new tactics/trends that are pros doing these days that age group athletes can emulate to get faster. The discussion is an important one and centers on arguably the best triathlon coach right now, Dan Lorrange. We also look at the importance of becoming a better bike handler and how it can save your legs. Plus, swimming better when you don't have as much time to swim as you'd like. A little bit on GI issues. And favorite cereal talk.
Topics:
UConn cements dynasty Lionel Sanders Taylor Knibb  You can get better with age Pro trend that Age groupers are picking up Dan Lorang  Stop getting so distracted Staying the course Different people, same plans  It's about work, not want "This is kinda boring" Clearer mind in training Attached to devices The answer is always ... do the work Trying to feel better about what we haven't done Bike handling Saving time with bike skills Practicing corner lines Swim tatics when you can't swim a lot Fartlick swimming? Getting lazy with technique Pay attention to form Gut issues Favorite cereals  Coaching Inquiries
Mike Tarrolly - CrushingIron@gmail.com
Robbie Bruce - C26Coach@gmail.com
www.c26triathlon.com