About this episode
Comfort zones are made to leave, but do we push ourselves out so much that it restricts genuine growth? Today we look at how pulling back to let things soak in will make you a stronger, smarter, and more resilient athlete. Also, we take a deep dive into addiction and obsession from the perspective of turning them into positive fuel for growth. Topics: Crossover Sports Roller Girls Addiction Lessons from an Olympic Cyclist (Dotsie Bausch) What's your addiction? The phone dilemma The layers of addiction Are you trying "not to feel?" Relationships with moderation Dax Shepard on relapse Obsession with the sport Ironman Depression Physical Pain/Emotional High Finding your fuel Taking the edge off your triggers Acknowledging the pain Do we look for obsessions? Where we find our fixes Our "why's" fluctuate A "more is better" world The pressure of "one-upping" yesterday What's success to you? The moments that stick with us The Happy and Healthy commitment Appreciating what we have right now Is the one-way media wearing us out? Money is never enough Impacting others The hardest questions athletes have to answer Do you take out frustrations on your run? Swimmer flexibility How slowing down makes you stronger Ironman is aerobic! What drumming can teach us about triathlon Creating different speeds in the water Letting go of impressions learned as kids Don't crush yourself in every workout Dotsie Bausch Interview ---------------- The C26 Online Hub is now open to the public! Click here to learn more about what's in the Hub and take advantage of our "Pay What You Want" for a limited time. Looking for an awesome coach? Former Professional triathlete, Jessica Jacobs is now coaching for C26 Triathlon. Check out her bio and contact information at our Coaching Page on C26Triathlon.com Big Shout out to podcast listener and Wordpress designer Bobby Hughes for helping get the new c26triathlon.com off the ground. If you like what you see and may need a website, check out Bobby's work at https://hughesdesign.co/ You can also slide by www.crushingiron.com which is now the official blog page for the podcast. Community and coaching information are at www.c26triathlon.com Our 2020 C26 Camps are sold out (other than swim camp) Find out more on our Camps Page. If you'd like to support the Crushing Iron Podcast, hit up our Pledge Page and help us keep this podcast on the rails. Thanks in advance! Are you thinking about raising your game or getting started in triathlon with a coach? Check out our Crushing Iron Coaching Philosophy Video Please subscribe and rate Crushing Iron on YouTube and iTunes. For information on the C26 Coach's Eye custom swim analysis, coaching, or training camps email: C26Coach@gmail.com Facebook: CrushingIron YouTube: Crushing Iron Twitter: CrushingIron Instagram: C26_Triathlon www.c26triathlon.com Mike Tarrolly - crushingiron@gmail.com Robbie Bruce - c26coach@gmail.com