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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 - mike@c26triathlon.com Robbie Bruce - robbie@c26triathlon.com Check us out at www.c26triathlon.com Looking to find your flow? Check out C26 Adventures! www.watersharpensiron.com

Dec 11

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 - mike@c26triathlon.com Robbie Bruce - robbie@c26triathlon.com Check us out at www.c26triathlon.com Looking to find your flow? Check out C26 Adventures! www.watersharpensiron.com

Dec 9

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 - mike@c26triathlon.com Robbie Bruce - robbie@c26triathlon.com Check us out at www.c26triathlon.com Looking to find your flow? Check out C26 Adventures! www.watersharpensiron.com

Dec 4

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 - mike@c26triathlon.com Robbie Bruce - robbie@c26triathlon.com Check us out at www.c26triathlon.com Looking to find your flow? Check out C26 Adventures! www.watersharpensiron.com

Dec 2

Today the listener controls the show! We talk about building bike strength to be a better climber. We get into how to fall in love with the trainer and the treadmill this winter. We also look at strengths and weaknesses. How do you define them and decide where to put the most work. We get into swimming and how much you should be doing it. Some of the best drills and things to think about. Also, finding your swimming economy and body position. We also look at controlling your breath on the run and raising your bike threshold. ————— 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: Thanksgiving Recap and favorite foods Building climbing strength on the bike Big gear/torque workouts Faux Big Gear Ways to pass time on the trainer or treadmill Limited time - Do you work on strengths or weaknesses? Determining strength and weaknesses More time on the run or swim? Body position and feel for the water Hard time breathing on the run but legs feel fine? Relaxing your breath Swim drills Swim economy Raising your bike threshold Bike progressions Playing the long game Negative split mentality Do you lack time or energy? Mike Tarrolly - mike@c26triathlon.com Robbie Bruce - robbie@c26triathlon.com Check us out at www.c26triathlon.com Looking to find your flow? Check out C26 Adventures! www.watersharpensiron.com

Nov 25

Happy Thanksgiving from C26 and all of our coaching staff! ***Check out the C26 Store and use Code: C26Xmas for 15% off your shopping! We can't ask for change and expect everything to be the same. The comfort of the old world with the excitement of the new one. Wanting both creates pain and suffering. Today, we look at listening to how you feel and finding what the true you inside really wants. We get into burnout and how to avoid it. We talk about greatness, loving yourself, and finding calm in the chaos. ----- 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: Rewards cards Early bird Ironman Deals Podcast Ads Mirroring what our athletes are going through. Burnout is a choice Burnout is usually external pressure overload Change - we can't ask for change and expect everything to be the same. Greatness takes obsession Loving yourself Finding calm in the chaos Variety is for the weak Listening to what we really want Unsolved life trauma Jaded and irrational from constantly living up to the standard Are you solving the wrong problem? Separating now from the forever Is it just "the old you" sulking? The journey of change is not easy Mike Tarrolly - mike@c26triathlon.com Robbie Bruce - robbie@c26triathlon.com Check us out at www.c26triathlon.com Looking to find your flow? Check out C26 Adventures! www.watersharpensiron.com

Nov 18

Is your REAL goal to be fast, healthy, or just have a good time with training and racing? Today, we talk about why it's important to define your true aspirations in the sport so you can come to an internal agreement with yourself as the year rolls on. It's not uncommon for athletes to go through an identity crisis many times a year. We get into some of our personal struggles as we look at finding our sweet spot with training, racing, and life. We also look at clashing value systems and how that can make things tougher. ----------- 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: The Final IM Arizona New races coming? Will they build a really hard race? Looking at racing calendars What if you travel a lot? 70.3 three weeks before IM? Harder to deal with the unexpected than a busy schedule Be patient with your planning How much race intensity is goo for you over the season? What do you really want to accomplish? Athlete identity crisis Do you have the patience and desire to accomplish your goal? How much is worth it to you? Are your values clashing? Mike Tarrolly - mike@c26triathlon.com Robbie Bruce - robbie@c26triathlon.com Check us out at www.c26triathlon.com Looking to find your flow? Check out C26 Adventures! www.watersharpensiron.com

Nov 13

Going HARD is easy to understand, but taking rest for recovery of your mind and body can sometimes create guilt. Why do we think like that? Today, we dive into the psychology of taking a day, or two, off when our body needs it. We also talk about getting trapped in upper Zone 2 and how that can often turn into Zone 3 which is wearing you down far more than you think. We look at junk miles and asked if they really are junk, or if they're something more than we think. We talk flexibility, pliability, and how range of motion can create more economy in your stroke, peddling, and stride. Explore the definition of "quality" and look at things from a different perspective. Be objective and understand the big picture. ------ 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: Thanksgiving ranked as a holiday Making up time in training . . . The Psychology of Days Off Gordo Byrn Perspective Rest is extremely important Over trained or under recovered? Why is it so hard to take a rest day? Is Zone 1 junk miles? Does Zone 2 turn into Zone 3 for you? Flexibility, pliability, limberness Walk/runs The continuum from yogi to bodybuilder Using HR - Controlling HR and time Don't ruin the rest of your week on one set Do "junk miles" help your pliability? Rest, recovery, quality Different buckets of QUALITY Howe economical is your body? Deteriorating quality as we go Monitor yourself objectively Courage to take a day off Being flexible in the training plan Going hard is easy to understand, loving yourself and respecting your body is tougher. Mike Tarrolly - mike@c26triathlon.com Robbie Bruce - robbie@c26triathlon.com Check us out at www.c26triathlon.com Looking to find your flow? Check out C26 Adventures! www.watersharpensiron.com

Nov 11

Today we look at the Ironman 70.3 World Championship weekend. We break down each event, including the unbelievable comebacks for Lucy and Taylor, along with the wild 3 second separation finish in the men's. We talk coming back from a bad race and turning it back on again. Having a short memory and the ability to let it rip. Great discussion about what the pros are doing and how it applies to you! ----------- Looking for a great way to empower your training, explore your limits, and exist in the moment? Check out C26 Adventure Camps for 2026! 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: Water temps If you're doing anything, you're doing something Facing the elements Weather Zones 70.3 World Championship Tough course The women bounce back I made mistakes, now I have an opportunity Short memories Bad races or workouts don't define us What's going on with your life? The best change can be no change Get back on the horse Showing no fear Men's race Electric Finish YouTube clip of final mile head to head - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0B4uC3-tAgM Old school beach start Looking at watch on the run Pure competition wins Ironman has had a great year Mike Tarrolly - mike@c26triathlon.com Robbie Bruce - robbie@c26triathlon.com Check us out at www.c26triathlon.com Looking to find your flow? Check out C26 Adventures! www.watersharpensiron.com

Nov 6

We can't go hard all the time. Movement is medicine and those movements should have different speeds. Today we get into Zone Zero or active recovery or supplemental movement. It doesn't matter what you call it, it's a key piece of the big picture puzzle. And often it doesn't even include motion directly related to triathlon. We'll go over simple ways to ensure longevity and even race better by giving your recovery the attention it deserves. ----------- Looking for a great way to empower your training, explore your limits, and exist in the moment? Check out C26 Adventure Camps for 2026! 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: The Original Iron Men 2,632 in a row The legendary ultra man Endurance junkies So. Much. Sitting. Walking for your health Supplemental movements Trying to fix the problem with the problem Just don't think about it Extra BP to get out of a slump F*ck around with no agenda It's all projection What's sustainable? Park your car further away When the mainstream thinks we're dumb The road less travelled takes conviction People may think you're crazy, but make them think you're crazier Do you skip recovery? Call it active recovery Do you move or sit on your ass? What's gonna help the work be better? Was that this morning or yesterday? Mike Tarrolly - mike@c26triathlon.com Robbie Bruce - robbie@c26triathlon.com Check us out at www.c26triathlon.com Looking to find your flow? Check out C26 Adventures! www.watersharpensiron.com

Nov 4

Are you giving enough love to the process? Today, we look at what the process is and why it's really the way ti get better and get more out of life and triathlon. We point out that when you are "looking forward" to simple aerobic runs and rides you're probably in a good place. We can't rush our way through process to get to performance. It's all tied together and the process can become your healthy addiction and keep you away from burnout. Let's all make the goal to end 2025 like you want to begin 2026. ------------- Empower your training, explore your limits, and exist in the moment. Check out C26 Adventure Camps for 2026! Want to build strength and conquer the water? Look into our swim camps at C26Hub.com Looking for triathlon coaching? Comb through our roster of Coaches. C26 Gear available here . Topics: Halloween revisited (Triathlon talk starts around the 9 min mark) Feeling tension to be done before you even get started Why it's so important to love the process Process, Purpose, Performance. Wanting aerobic workouts to be done. Plunge patience Ending 2025 like you want to start 2026 There is no end game Tougher to get "better" when aging What you resist is what your soul craves Go toward what scares you Healthy addiction The more you want it, the less likely you are to get it Burn out Be involved in the process of GETTING BETTER When performance is your shining star Habits create a craving All or nothing can ruin everything Accumulating time in Zone Zero Mike Tarrolly - mike@c26triathlon.com Robbie Bruce - robbie@c26triathlon.com Check us out at www.c26triathlon.com Looking to find your flow? Check out C26 Adventures ! Check out our swim camps at www.C26Hub.com

Oct 31

Don't turn triathlon into a job you hate. Now is the time to embrace flexibility and work on being healthy, happy, and a more resilient athlete. Today we look at the toughest times of the year and how to use them to your advantage. We also get into how gratitude makes us faster. We talk about keeping an eye on how far you've come. We talk maintaining vs. losing and how your body will thank you on race day. We talk about why overly specific interval training is overrated. We look at burn out and how to make sure you can have a long and healthy life with triathlon as your guide. Topics: Embrace The Costume Day Ironman Florida 2nd Toughest Time of Year for Training Last hour of the road trip When we get sooo close to the season Max Flexibility Season It's keep moving time Starting a band Cramming for a test The triathlete's seasonal cycle Craving the run? It's Yellow Season Gratitude can make us faster Look back at how far you've come Don't let yourself fall so far behind Being an Athlete versus Chasing a Race Goal Not going too far in either direction Maintaining instead of losing Excuses in relation to the time of year Choose your adventure Making sure athletes do aerobic work Specific training overrated? Building a base . . . of consistency Why people get burned out Don't turn triathlon into a job you hate Mike Tarrolly - mike@c26triathlon.com Robbie Bruce - robbie@c26triathlon.com Check us out at www.c26triathlon.com Looking to find your flow? Check out C26 Adventures !

Oct 23

Today we look at the three dominant metrics in triathlon: Heart Rate, Power, and RPE. Which one is right for you, and does that answer change with different variables? We look at things like time of the day, time of the year, and adjusting based on how you feel. We tackle questions like intensity vs. volume and look at different scenarios depending on if you're racing an Ironman or something shorter. We talk Vo2 max and look at whether or not you should even be thinking about it. And we also get into how a lot of triathletes screw up their races with nutrition. Topics: Wetsuit legal questions Dominant metrics When to use power vs HR vs RPE Does the time of day matter? Different stress from different pools Hot water, cold water, shallow water When are you strongest on the bike? Is HR higher in the morning? Warm ups Lower volume, higher intensity Swim hard, bike aerobic, run hard? Looking at numbers too often How we screw up our races with nutrition Smash test for a 15 hour race? Vo2 Max - small piece of the puzzle Keep it alive and primed Putting in the real volume Mike Tarrolly - mike@c26triathlon.com Robbie Bruce - robbie@c26triathlon.com

Oct 16

Motivation is fleeting. How do we train and live in such a way that we're looking forward to what's next? Not down the road in 10 months, but what's next today and tomorrow? Today, we look at finding a good combination of freedom within the discipline. Do you buy in to your direction or are you struggling with understanding the real goals? Do you have conviction for what you're chasing? Topics: Favorite Holidays Four reels per week? What's the top thing to do right now? Put your shoes on and go We all need freedom Racing season is our school year Finding a freedom and discipline mix Athlete buy-in and conviction Workouts as prompts Mine and matching workouts Getting that dopamine rush Accepting the outcome Guiding and giving options Creating new options Enlightened monk is like winning the age group Less conviction to one thing Igniting a workout It's YOUR dream Long-term buy in to yourself Mike Tarrolly - mike@c26triathlon.com Robbie Bruce - robbie@c26triathlon.com

Oct 14

What a race! Today we go through our observations of the Kona Women's World Championship. We start with some intriguing swim strategies, get into decision making on the bike, and look at what might have gone wrong from the leaders in the run. It was a fascinating day and we get into the concept of going wire to wire. Mental pressure. Working together. How smart can you be. And why it clearly ain't over till it's over. Topics: 100 Milers Spoiler alert It ain't over til it's over Lucy Charles Barclay Taylor Knibb Kat Matthews Solveig Lovseth Kona swim Pro swim strategies Did they race like Age groupers to win? Keeping the core temp down is the goal Surges Racing by impulse How smart can you be? The Ass tap The meltdown He coaches both Julie Moss You have to do you when they don't do them Is parity good for the sport? Gambling? Mike Tarrolly - mike@c26triathlon.com Robbie Bruce - robbie@c26triathlon.com

Oct 7

Today we come partly from the great north of Wisconsin. We get into Kona predictions, jeans and ribeyes, then dive into the question of: how do the best separate themselves from the rest. We bring it to an age group level and explore how we can be at our best then stay at our best. How do we outwork doubt? Topics: Jeans and ribeyes Cold Weather Lake Superior Kona Women Biggest Questions What's the difference between the best and rest Do you over correct? Game face in training Outworking your doubts How do you respond after your best race? Is it enough? You have to detrain We need room for growth mike@c26triathlon.com robbie@c26triathlon.com

Oct 2

This is a great time to build the cake, or maybe even just put your shopping list together. Today, we look at the unlimited potential of aerobic capacity and why it's at the core of making you a better long course athlete. We talk about Mark Allen's quest to beat Dave Scott and how patience allowed him to set the IM run course record. We get into using this time to reduce your stress and level your cortisol to be a healthier person. We look at how your body adapts to training and how we actually get faster and stronger. Get faster in a more meaningful (and functional) way. The goal right now is to train in a way so that you feel good tomorrow . . . and the next day. Be patient and the speed will come. Topics: We all have options Sitting in no man's land FOMO on both sides of the aisle Build the aerobic reservoir High intensity can wait Is periodization dead? Roller coaster highs and lows are bad for the body Using TIME to reduce stress Aerobic work is maximum quality Keep showing up but "don't try" The poison is in the dose DNF rate going up? Stress Flexibility Fatigue resistance Don't eat into your ability to push threshold Running and swimming as intuitive strengths Your training plan as a menu Mark Allen - 7 months of no intensity for the win How your body adapts and gets stronger Consistency going out of your watt range Waking up the next day able to do it again Peaks and valleys are stressful Get faster in a meaningful way The goal is to feel good tomorrow Don't feel good just to dig another hole Mike Tarrolly - mike@c26triathlon.com Robbie Bruce - robbie@c26triathlon.com

Sep 30

Post race highs. Post race lows. And everything in between. Today, we look at this journey as something that honestly builds health. Are your expectations bringing too much pressure and anxiety into your life? Are you falling into the traps over and over? Are you really training for health or to chase false hope? We like to think of this sport as a long range compass that should build strength, health, and sustainability. Exercise is supposed to give you energy, not take it away. Stay away from too high or too low. Find something that moves you each day and makes you look forward to tomorrow. Topics: Easy course? Fools errand? Ironman is always hard Post IM Chattanooga discussion You're never guaranteed a PR Built up passive tension behind racing When you want it so bad it becomes counter productive Expectations of greatness . . . or fear How hope can get into your psyche Age Group traps Learning lessons from pros Health and human performance Treating training differently Creating tension in January When we build the opposite of health A well intended training regime Are you doing this to be healthier? Sacrificing everything to gain nothing Can I accept what I do? Long runways for races Perpetual journey of sustainability Don't future trip High Races - Low Races - Moderate races Exercise is supposed to give you energy, not take it away Mike Tarrolly - mike@c26triathlon.com Robbie Bruce - robbie@c26triathlon.com

Sep 25

Today we go through how to race Ironman Chattanooga, plus, give a few suggestions on how they could spice up the course. We used to live in Chattanooga and raced there a bunch of times. Today, we dive into race strategy and give thoughts on how to run one of the more difficult courses on the Ironman circuit. We talk about how to approach the swim both strategically and mentally. We look at the 3 loop bike course which could be the hilliest flat course out there. Then we get into the run and talk about why it's such a great course. The ups, the downs and the opportunity to change up your pace/effort. Finally we look at ways to make this race just a little more appealing by incorporating some of the best parts of an awesome city. Support the podcast by getting your hands on some awesome C26 Triathlon gear at our store! Topics: Swimming in fog Weight loss and scales Meteorologists are geologists Dehydration and bowel movements Chattanooga the city When you forget your timing chip Going in last in the swim Don't "expect" a fast swim, just be surprised How to swim the river Fast swims as transition cancellers The hilliest flattest bike course out there No turns Keeping it steady How to recognize false flats Run course segments/strategy Where to engage the run legs Running up Barton Why it's a great run course Sneaky hard part The finish line Our favorite restaurants Recommendations for a better finish line How to re-route the run General ideas for spicing up Ironman Chattanooga's course Mike Tarrolly - mike@c26triathlon.com Robbie Bruce - robbie@c26triathlon.com

Sep 23

Today we dive into your awesome questions with what might be one of our longest podcasts to date. We tackle back pain and bad bike position. We get into the best lifting exercises for performance. We look at the power behind tackling non-traditional triathlons and other events. We look at how to be faster and stronger as you age. Vo2 max as seniors. How do you know when you need a break. Capitalizing on race fitness or flirting with burnout? And We put the spotlight on ourselves to find out what we preach but don't always follow. Topics: Back pain Bad bike position When to get new shoes for cycling and running Complex lifting for strength and speed Do the best triathletes lift heavy?? What advice to we give out but not always follow? Do we look at workouts we give and think, "man, I'm glad I'm not doing that." Non traditional triathlons Being a well rounded athlete Keep triathlon as your base focus but branch out Capitalizing on fitness gained from a race or flirting with burnout? 60+ athletes and speed, strength, and injury prevention How to tell when it's time to take a break from swim, or bike, or run What do you want to be doing in 10 years? When do I go from a online training plan to a coach? What coaches are good for Mike Tarrolly - mike@c26triathlon.com Robbie Bruce - robbie@c26triathlon.com

Sep 18

Today we start with an Ironman World Championship breakdown and bridge into how we can learn from how the pros race. We get into understanding what you have on certain days and adjusting on the fly. We talk about how trying to save 10 minutes on the bike can cost you an hour on the bike and why. We look at "expectations" and how they should/can be adjusted as the day goes on. Finding your Best Race with what you have that day. Learning your body's signals. What if you "kinda have it and you kinda don't?" Everyone has a plan until . . . Support the podcast by getting your hands on some awesome C26 Triathlon gear at our store! Topics: Ironman World Championship They all train together Run surges Age Groupers vs. Pros Adjusting pace on the fly "Thinking" you have more than you do in the tank Underperforming with too much science Expecting your best race Kinda had it . . . kinda didn't have it Hope is not a plan Everyone has a plan until . . . Finding your 10 out of 10 on Race Day Understanding what you have today Learning your body's signals How to dig deeper holes 10 minutes on the bike can cost you an hour on the run Ironman analogies for life How this going to affect my sleep? Decisions create habits Mike Tarrolly - mike@c26triathlon.com Robbie Bruce - robbie@c26triathlon.com

Sep 12

We start by talking about a C26 athlete that raced without a watch at Ironman Wisconsin and dive into the mentality of being in tune with your body. We get into the psychology of logged workouts and really understanding what's going on from day to day. We talk about why 3 Zones may be all you need to train by. We get into data trends over time and if you're chasing the wrong goals. One of the hardest parts of this sport is recognizing minimal and imperceptive changes in the short term. We talk athlete over-analysis, and why most often don't even know what they're really looking at. We look at why aerobic training works and how making things feel easy might be the most underrated part of training. Topics: Racing without a watch Gauging time by the sun Primal instincts The psychology of logging and reading workouts Nasal breathing as the perfect technology Why most athletes might be better off training with only 3 Zones Going backwards Resisting the over analysis temptations Things that can affect our breathing Warming up the lungs Chasing that labored feeling too much When you're chasing the wrong goals Recognizing small gains or changes Athlete over-analysis Why many athletes don't really understand what they're looking at So many combinations of variables Some of your medium sessions might be your best Making things feel easy The true power of aerobic work Long term system work World Championship Predictions Mike Tarrolly - mike@c26triathlon.com Robbie Bruce - robbie@c26triathlon.com

Sep 9

Triathlon is 90% mental, the other half is physical.* Today we recap Ironman Wisconsin 2025. This was Mike's 12th Ironman and there was some good, bad and a little ugly. We talk about everything from pre-race anxiety, to adjusting your day based on feel, and maybe most importantly, how to keep going when every bone in your body says no. They talk about riding the course and managing the hills, nutrition, and why we keep coming back for more pain. By all accounts, Ironman Wisconsin seemed like it's coming back in full force. The weather was great, the support was off the charts, and the volunteers were more than plentiful. Doing an Ironman can really suck in the moment, but that's exactly why we keep going. Topics: Anticipation/Expectations Anxiety Pre-Race Mike talks about the race Mind over matter Great conditions Madison showed up! Having goals Swim conditions Swim issues Cold off out of the water? Start of the bike Adjusting your effort Understanding what the body has on race day Mental tests The hills, the downhills, the wind Avg Power/Normalized Going by feel Nutrition on bike Mental prep for a marathon This sucks, do it anyway Mantras Run course changes Why do we do this? Are we too comfortable? How do you keep running? Some fast people out there He missed qualifying by one second What's it take to have your best race? Working your way through issues Is it Mike's last race? *Yogi Berra Quote reference. Mike Tarrolly - mike@c26triathlon.com Robbie Bruce - robbie@c26triathlon.com

Sep 2

Ready to rumble at Wisconsin? We share our insight from years of racing and coaching athletes at Wisconsin. We go in-depth on the swim, bike, and run courses for each race. We also talk about where to start in the swim, what to wear on the bike with cooler conditions, how to handle the stick, the hills, and get ready to run. We break down run course strategy and give you all we know so you can have a great race. Topics: What to do in Madison Where to stay Football, 70.3, and Farmer's Market Saturday Pre-swim Swim strategy. When to start. How to handle each loop. Bike clothing Bike course Dealing with hills Being patient Being strong Run course How to handle the hills and each loop Enjoy the finish Best of luck to everyone racing!! Mike Tarrolly - mike@c26triathlon.com Robbie Bruce - robbie@c26triathlon.com

Aug 28

Some really great questions today! We talk about mental barriers on the back half of your race run. We get into how to train/taper if you feel like you're getting sick. We take a deep dive into training for Ironman and losing weight without falling into a deficit. The struggles of endurance diets. Food as addiction. Adjusting from a road bike to TT. And how much to "save" on the bike in order to have a great run. Plus, much much more!! Topics: How do handle training and/or taper if you're feeling a little or a lot sick How do you get the through the mental barrier of getting faster or staying stronger through the end of a race? How to lose weight in Ironman training but not be at a deficit? Pushing through the pain and mental barriers on the back half of the run Sifting through all of the dietary information for endurance sports Blood and glucose spikes Adjusting from a road bike to carbon TT Carbs, protein, fat Interrupting cravings Food created to be addictive Should it be called a 70.3 or a half Ironman? How much should you save on the bike to nail your run?? Mike Tarrolly - mike@c26triathlon.com Robbie Bruce - robbie@c26triathlon.com

Aug 26

There are so many opinions on training and nutrition these days. How do you know what's really right for you? Today, we talk about how we've sorted through the weeds and developed our own coaching philosophies based on racing and coaching thousands of athletes. What do you really believe in your heart and gut? It's hard to stay true to those principles with so many outside influences. We get into going with your instincts, learning from mistakes, training in a way that's right for you, racing to your capabilities, and talk about why everyone wants to blame nutrition or the run. Why do you get cramps? Why is your neck and back sore? Taper for dummies. Topics: We're feeling Fall Coaching traps Building your own philosophies Coaching on instinct We are what we're exposed to Why do we get cramps? What do you really believe in? Nutrition and the run as scapegoats Why your neck and back hurt on the bike Coach's convictions to philosophies Many people are paid to sell you something Being open minded to solutions Were you tough enough? Think and experiment for yourself Peaking with the fitness you already have How to recognize your fitness Lawn Mowing strategies Mike Tarrolly - mike@c26triathlon.com Robbie Bruce - robbie@c26triathlon.com

Aug 21

One of the hardest things about triathlon is staying on point with three different sports. Today, we look at tendencies that develop with triathletes and how we can find our sweet spots from one day to the next. We get into your history and experience in each sport and talk about how that can lead you down a certain road. We look at finding motivation to believe in yourself as a swimmer, cyclist, and runner. Do you need to mix things up a little bit, find new scenery, or just take a step back? What are some ways to be in and stay in the moment? It's tough to remember, but just when things seem to be the toughest is when you're close to making a breakthrough. Hang tough and be right where you are. Topics: Lambeau Field Is the hay in the barn? Mike and Robbie's musical preferences for training When you're signed up but start having second thoughts Lawn mowing What's your good distraction escape? Do you classify yourself as a swimmer, cyclist, or runner? Can you separate each sport in your mind? Paralyzed by too many choices Emotional runs Scenery and environment changes What brings you into the moment? Breathing through tough points in training Why do we like certain races? Finding a way to be grateful Bring the mass start back Music talk Mike Tarrolly - mike@c26triathlon.com Robbie Bruce - robbie@c26triathlon.com

Aug 19

Support the podcast by getting your hands on some awesome C26 Triathlon gear at our store! Most of us hit a bit of a wall deep in training and a few weeks from the race, so today we'll look at ways to keep engaged and give you a lot of reasons not to mail it in after all the hard work you've put in. It's a long training season for a late Ironman or 70.3, so do your best to stay with the plan and trust the process all the way to race day. A big part of what you're doing is building mental durability and that is the kind of training we all need on race day. Find ways to stay engaged and not put too much burden on yourself when you have the deep fatigue. Have confidence in knowing your body will come around when it needs to. Topics: Ironman Bonanza on the way Fall Triathlon and Football Don't mail it in before you're done Effort, discipline, low stress, good sleep, recovery The closer we get the more intense it feels The hay is still out on the tractor Feeling fatigued? Do this . . . Going into race weekend mode Prep more than ever Nailing your fuel The mind and heart hold us back Mental durability Don't dwell on what you haven't done Stop saying . . . I wish I would have . . . Feeling like shit in taper Load up your race wheels, shoe, wetsuit, etc . . . Take it day to day One workout at a time in training One event at a time in racing Clean out the pantry Mike Tarrolly - mike@c26triathlon.com Robbie Bruce - robbie@c26triathlon.com

Aug 14

Support the podcast by getting your hands on some awesome C26 Triathlon gear at our store! Race goals too high, or maybe to low? How do you handle the ups and downs of a very long day. Never believe how you feel, for one. Practice getting through certain feelings. If you're going to obsess about certain things, make sure they are the right things. Just like life, races can go up and down. Live in the gray. Figure out a way. Topics: Morning activities Second guessing Distraction Mode Getting your mind right Thinking about the RIGHT things before a race Planning for difference scenarios Sifting through a million training thoughts Getting over a false start Let go of extreme emotions Races as microcosm of life Things will change Thinking about a day off too much? Cut your race into chunks The swim course could be long (or short) Don't judge a race too early Temper over-excrement and negativity Don't walk There's only so much you can withstand Did you look at your last 72 hours? Be in the gray on race day Your body doesn't care Mike Tarrolly - mike@c26triathlon.com Robbie Bruce - robbie@c26triathlon.com

Aug 12

Support the podcast by getting your hands on some awesome C26 Triathlon gear at our store! It's hot, we're deep in training, and the easiest decision is giving up. But don't spend too much time on the wrong road. Today, we look at why figuring out a way when you're struggling is the biggest win. That can mean toning it down for a bit, regrouping, or simply working on your mechanics. We all want to be strong and fast, but some days it's just not there. The true reward is in the struggle. We do this for ourselves and hopefully the lessons translate into other areas of our lives. As Bukowski said, "What matters most is how you walk through the fire." How do you handle challenges? Topics: Louisville 70.3 will be hot . . . imagine that? Having a healthy level of fear When your behavior becomes unbecoming Know your race and time of year before you sign up Remember the good days Figure out a way When we want to quit the workout . . . what should we do? The power of toning things down Take a breath and work on mechanics Pre-built workouts The problem with "power and FTP" Thoughtful and intentional workouts Don't just quit TransRockies . . . how do you prepare for 120 miles in 6 days? The mental toughness is the reward When you know it's gonna suck Taking care of yourself Don't spend too much time on the wrong road Mike Tarrolly - mike@c26triathlon.com Robbie Bruce - robbie@c26triathlon.com

Jul 31

Support the podcast by getting your hands on some awesome C26 Triathlon gear at our store! Should you train differently for Ironman Wisconsin and Lake Placid than you do for Florida or California? The answer is, yes. Today we talk about the differences in swim, bike, and run training for different courses. We talk about the the grime and grind of tougher swims and rides vs. downstream swims and flatter bikes. They all have their challenges and we get into upper body strength, riding hills, staying in aero, more or less swim training, and how it all affects your run. We also talk about how you can train more specifically to meet the demands of your race, no matter what it is. Lower back sore on the bike? Neck hurt after the swim? Should you ride more big gear or high cadence? It's all in today's episode. Support the podcast and get some awesome C26 gear in the process at our store ! Topics: More on the Wisconsin course Hoodie and shorts weather What's the best course for you? Sturdy body training Building durability Long and grinding Z2 rides What are you willing to train the most at? Upper body focus Average power vs. Normalized power Energy spent navigating people around you on the swim and bike Signing more and how it takes energy Why is your lower back sore? Pull Buoy and Paddles Fatigued arms and how that affects bike RPE Hit hills hard Big gear climbing Extra riding to train your saddle Smoothing out your gearing Training for the specific race course Practice sighting in the pool Train to be in the wrong gear Mike Tarrolly - mike@c26triathlon.com Robbie Bruce - robbie@c26triathlon.com

Jul 29

Support the podcast by getting your hands on some awesome C26 Triathlon gear at our store! On the heels of our Ironman Wisconsin camp we dive deep into strategy, pacing and mentality. We talk about the Wisconsin bike course and why it's so attractive, or daunting to people and how to solve the riddle. We also get into swimming and look at what races you need to train harder for. We look at how to pick the right race for you. How making smart decisions and fewer mistakes can be the difference in your PR. And we look at why you should never assume anything about a course or a race day. Topics: Our Ironman Wisconsin Camp Ironman Wisconsin Bike Course Discussion Honing your mental game Making Smart Decisions How to make fewer mistakes The best races for stronger bikers Challenges of training for Ironman Texas Fast races present different problems Setting time goals and how that can be a problem Who performs better at Kona Bike courses vs. Run Courses Picking races that are right for you When can you short your swim training? Staying in overall ballpark triathlon shape Fully commit and never assume Should you tackle a full Ironman after your 70.3? Mike Tarrolly - mike@c26triathlon.com Robbie Bruce - robbie@c26triathlon.com

Jul 23

Support the podcast by getting your hands on some awesome C26 Triathlon gear at our store! How on earth can Katie Ledecky continue to dominate for so many years? It's not like training plans are a secret, so what could possibly be the difference, and how can you learn from her mentality. Today, we discuss her approach to swimming, her stroke, and her racing strategies. We also talk a little Tadej Pogacar and some Tour de France. And why it's important to do what you love but also spend time, be patient and do things that make you uncomfortable? Topics: Birthdays… how important are they after 40? Katie Ledecky and her complete dominance How much faster does kicking make you? What's it take to keep focusing on getting better? You can get away with a lot more when you're young Holding speed without your kick Understanding negative splitting in long course racing Aerobic training Is Katie Ledecky's training that much different? Tadej Pogacar is one with the terrain Katie is one with the water How dial in are you year round? 5 star athletes that crash and burn How our youth impacts us later in life What do you choose to do when you're happiest? We want it now Work at things you suck at Dip your toes, build confidence, and be all in Stay in the game Mike Tarrolly - mike@c26triathlon.com Robbie Bruce - robbie@c26triathlon.com

Jul 16

Support the podcast by getting your hands on some awesome C26 Triathlon gear at our store! Today, we look at things you can and should be using to build your confidence every day. We talk about cutting negative people and why this is ultimately all about your growth. We look at the real reasons why athletes hate workouts at times. We talk about training to your current fitness and not being overly judgmental with yourself. We talk fatigue and look at positive ways to gauge your training and fitness. Don't trust GPS in open water. The right way to use race energy. Staying even and grounded. Aging gracefully and accepting compliments along with having pride in what you're doing. Topics: New Races Ironman City Pick Strategies Negative people in our lives Looking in the mirror Feel good during workouts? Why we hat training sometimes Train to your current fitness Going from A-Z The ultimate goal is a daily win Don't set up for a loss Habits are hard to Combe by Polarizing society Simplify your life to create space You have time . . . Why athletes listen to this podcast Don't trust GPS in open water How fatigue masks fitness Using race energy the right way Staying even and grounded Aging gracefully Take care of yourself first Mike Tarrolly - mike@c26triathlon.com Robbie Bruce - robbie@c26triathlon.com

Jul 10

Support the podcast by getting your hands on some awesome C26 Triathlon gear at our store! Are you making mistakes in training and racing that slowly chip away at your ability to perform? Maybe things just feel tougher than they should all the time? Today, we look at how athletes put themselves behind the 8 Ball and continue to make things harder than they need to be. There is stress in tension and if you're putting too much on yourself, it will eventually bite you in The Ass. It's all about knowing your body, having confidence in your ability, and knowing what you're capable of. Stop trying to force everything and be better at tuning into the moment. Topics: Holidays and Races on Fridays?? Stress when the stakes are high Forcing bad decisions Meditation analogy High expectations ruined It only matters on race day It's all about confidence Sam Laidlow undertrained Burning matching in training and in racing Negative split mentality Take advantage of the heat Are you always forcing? Respect the warm up Anxiety in the swim line is written on your face There's a lot of stress in tension Mike Tarrolly - mike@c26triathlon.com Robbie Bruce - robbie@c26triathlon.com

Jul 8

Support the podcast by getting your hands on some awesome C26 Triathlon gear at our store! Despite our best effort to resist, today we look at what the new Kona Qualifying System could mean for you! BUT, we also look at if it may give Ironman events a boost. Or . . . are there other things they can/should do to revitalize interest in their main brand, Full Ironman events. What would it take? Will they announce something new? How are they doing with getting new people in the sport? We have been on the ground at these Ironman events for a long ass time and have some thoughts about why people get involved in racing. Topics: The fireworks over the Kona Qualifying system Why was the new IM CEO at Roth? Kona Should be hard to get into Nothing is perfect Will THIS finally make everyone happy??!! Probably not. How one WC is better for general interest Ironman shit on who they are Field vs. Years before in your age group? Making races spectacles New IM on the way?? Sticking to your guns The deep interest in Mass Starts from athlete to fan to new beginnings New IM CEO seems to be going back to the roots Mike Tarrolly - mike@c26triathlon.com Robbie Bruce - robbie@c26triathlon.com

Jul 1

Support the podcast by getting your hands on some awesome C26 Triathlon gear at our store! Bogged down by the heat or the serious nature of metrics and being the greatest athlete?? Well, maybe this process can be a little more enjoyable. Get out in the weather. Have fun. Live a little. Get faster with a free body. Topics: Athletes don't like it hot Athletes don't like it cold Perfection breeds over-serious Killing the humor The tension that comes with tech Training in the heat Why do you think it's beyond your ability? You've convinced yourself you can't do it? Mental fatigue can be tougher than physical Are you too mechanical? Be Free SWIM BIKE RUN 80/20 Sprint Go for it Do it. Live Mike Tarrolly - mike@c26triathlon.com Robbie Bruce - robbie@c26triathlon.com

Jun 26

Support the podcast by getting your hands on some awesome C26 Triathlon gear at our store! It's easy to blame a bad race on the run, but it goes much deeper. Today, we look at how to train in a way that gives you the best shot at running well in races. We talk about the realities of a race and why you're most likely not giving yourself the best shot to run how you want. We look at training techniques, including the possibilty of running less than you are to be better prepared for race day. It can be a complicated puzzle, but the reality comes down to being ready and able to run. Topics: Stress and how it impacts your run 35 full days days of triathlon goodwill and therapy It's not how fast you go, but how little you slow down Preloading Rank your training priorities Should you bike or run more? Stop looking at your training runs as the main indicator Why do C26 athletes swim so much? Your biggest return on investment of time Going for runs is the simplest Don't blame the run Hard to take in calories on the run Would you pick only to swim and bike or swim and run? Think about the feeling of being fresh off the bike Experiments with swim and bike Who says the swim doesn't matter?? Depleting buffers Mike Tarrolly - mike@c26triathlon.com Robbie Bruce - robbie@c26triathlon.com

Jun 24

Today, we go through all the lessons learned at Rockford 70.3 to give you strategy and ammunition for the rest of the summer. We talk about everything from race prep to nutrition to power to HR to pacing to cooling and your mindset. We go over Rockford as a host and talk about things that went right for the first time host. There are a ton of great thoughts about performing to your best in the next hot (and windy) race. Topics: Rockford as a host Shoutout to Race Directors Why no race is easy Leveling your expectations Being smart and respectable within aid stations How to handle hills appropriate to the wind How the heat can deceive you The city and the venue Nutrition Riding with the wind vs. against Uphills and downhills When you're dealing with oppressive conditions Heart Rate over all other factors Wetsuit decisions Should there be a new "wetsuit optional" formula? Accepting slower paces Easing in and systems checks How to start each event and especially the run Heat and pacing Whoever makes the fewest mistakes, wins Mike Tarrolly - mike@c26triathlon.com Robbie Bruce - robbie@c26triathlon.com

Jun 19

Today we take a look at the inaugural Rockford 70.3. We get into the course, race strategies, and how to handle what looks to be a hot day. We talk about the city, wetsuit or not, river flow and a pre-race HR test. We also get into how to stay as cool as possible all day with tips for pre-race, T1, the bike, T2 and the run. This will be a game of being smart and patient and we'll give you thoughts on how to do just that. Topics: Rockford Downtown - Mike's old stomping grounds Will this race jumpstart the city? Dealing with the heat Wetsuit or not? Why it's too late for heat prep Don't drain your body this week Stay out of the heat River flow Pre-race HR test A lot of first timers Pop a gel at the end of the swim Cold water after the swim Too eager to push a higher zone Once you overheat, there's no turning back Wind mind games It's all about being smart and patient Carrying nutrition on the run? Carrying ice Zip lock tricks When you're dehydrated and full Plain water on board? Body glide Wearing hats Your swim route (based on the map) The finish line vibe mike@c26triathlon.com robbie@c26triathlon.com

Jun 10

A lot of times we don't "feel it" and the workout seems daunting. Today we look at why it's important to use priming to get things going whether you're racing, training, or tapering. We'll explain some of the ways to shift your mindset to start the day and get more out of your workouts. We look at some of the key indicators with regard to how to predict your race performance. We look at aerobic threshold and compare trainer rides to outside. Topics: Just start Priming your workouts Taper weeks Workouts seem daunting? Making decisions when stress is high Missed workouts Prisoner of the moment Rigid triathletes Taking ownership of the work What gets you excited? What drains you? Making priorities Ball park training Being good with ranges The longer you're in the game . . . Tri Calc addiction Looking at the wrong indicators Integrity of workouts Benchmarks Watt range Total body of work is key 80% for 80% Mental capacity Treating your training like a business Aerobic threshold Trainer vs. Outside Don't be distracted Mike Tarrolly - mike@c26triathlon.com Robbie Bruce - robbie@c26triathlon.com

Jun 6

Some great questions today! We look at run form and economy and how to be a better runner for a longer distance. We talk about what do do when you lose your motivation to train and race. We get into how much you should swim in open water vs. the pool. The differences and how to approach open water. And we talk about trail racing and how to train for races based on their terrain. Topics: Big 70.3 weekend Run efficiency and technique Economy and form Running hills How to feel like you're "cruising" on your run Negative split running Unbalance and injuries How to find the spark again Struggling with motivation Playing the long game Do it for yourself Turning inward to find your motivation Pick a fake race date How much open water swimming do you need? How much running is too much Different courses and terrain Cross training for ultras Mike Tarrolly - mike@c26triathlon.com Robbie Bruce - robbie@c26triathlon.com

Jun 4

It's easy to get your emotions twisted during tough blocks or on race week. Today we look at the little things that can frustrate us in triathlon and offer ways to get through them, or let them go, or better yet, embrace them as the journey. You likely picked this sport to be a stronger, more durable, and healthier person, so reframe your struggles as positive steps. Figure out how to get through the tough spots and be better off. We look at the power of being grateful for the opportunity, races as adventures, and why decisions you make in the moment are often the most impactful. Finding a way to get it done can be the biggest win. Topics: Being Grateful Algorithms Conversational Therapy Race FB Pages Race free Put your head down for a while Phantom pains Races as adventures Race week emotions Don't let your morning mood dictate How are your framing your race? Don't think about it The decisions you make in the moment No one has to change for you to win If you've ever felt good you can do it again Getting trapped in the metrics Leave the door cracked open Don't let the warm up fool you Find a way to get it done Just one more when you don't want to What is your real goal in all of this? Mike Tarrolly - mike@c26triathlon.com Robbie Bruce - robbie@c26triathlon.com

May 29

Do you keep struggling to hit your race goals but can't figure out why? Today, we give you some clear thoughts and solid strategies to improve your swim, bike, and run speed. Are you selling yourself short in one or more of the distances just because one comes more naturally? We dive into specific training techniques that will help you build the right way with your eye on a certain race goal pace/power, etc… You are most likely selling yourself short, but it is possible. The hard parts are working hard enough, taking ample recovery, and being patient. Topics: Establish a demand of what you need to hold How fast do you want to go? Triathlon has different demands than a straight run race Chipping away at a speed Are you selling yourself short on the bike? Do you have belief that you can do more? What comes after setting a pace goal? Race pace and what it means in training Doing work above, at, and below goal pace How to build your swim speed Knocking down your 100 time in the water Run pace and cutting it down Shorter intervals at your goal paces It is all realistic but it will take time Swimming intervals in open water Making recovery or distance decisions on the fly Longer or shorter recovery? Some days you might need more rest Mike Tarrolly - mike@c26triathlon.com Robbie Bruce - robbie@c26triathlon.com Support the cast by getting some sweet C26 Gear --- https://c26triathlon.com/shop/

May 27

We call it "training" for a reason and we should be "practicing" in a way that sets us up for a better race. That can mean getting out into the heat and wind more often, or visualizing your race at certain points of your workouts. How will you respond when you get hot or feel underfueled? Outside training with heat and wind and distractions and people and cars and whatever can also lead to a higher anxiety level. Are you putting yourself into situations that will pay off with the race? Today we dive into the importance of heat, wind, anxiety and stress acclimation to make you stronger and more successful on race day. Topics: Sticky and humid Dropping down your run in heat Swims cancelled in 70.3's Heat acclimation ideas How do you "feel" when you get hot. Can you calm it down? The anxiety of outside training Wean yourself into the heat The Ironman marathon Creat a good relationship with bad conditions Who's gonna make the best decisions on race day? The mentality of heat training Bricks are for learning and practice Outsmart the competition Start off slow How can I make this workout feel better as I go? Mike Tarrolly - mike@c26triathlon.com Robbie Bruce - robbie@c26triathlon.com

May 20

There's no doubt triathlon can be an isolated sport. Grinding for miles and miles with no one watching, or frankly caring. But you do. Or you should, because what you're doing is something difficult, meaningful, and what you're supposed to do. We rehash our Nashville Camp and crystalize why it's so important to us to be around like minded people. It's nice to know we're not crazy when it's easy to feel that way out on our own, putting ourselves through pain, and sometimes not even understanding why. Today, we look at what that why might be and share why it's important to keep going. Topics: Nashville Camp recap and lessons Riding Natchez Trace Chasing SUP boards Reaching that bonfire moment Hills and Heat Learning through the sport and analogies with life Is the ultimate goal to be in the moment? That magic moment when there's not a care in the world If 9 out of 10 people think you're crazy, you're probably on the right track We're in this together. Importance of tribes Going dark and loving it One day and one moment at a time Mike Tarrolly - mike@c26triathlon.com Robbie Bruce - robbie@c26triathlon.com

May 8

Today we look at the concept of owning where you're at in training and smart ways to move the needle without blowing a gasket. We also talk about how to recognize the difference between fatigue and being shelled. Are you going to hard? To far. Not hard enough? Not far enough? What are the benchmarks to use to recognize the truth about your capabilities. Most of us probably underachieve, so it may be a good time to look at what you're doing and ask if you're giving it what you need to reach the goals you want to hit. Topics: Microsoft Teams St. George Gulf Coast Chatt 70.3 Much more focused Podcast Listening Ban? Bells and whistles Taking breaks from watch Own where you're at Lingering on visions of past selves Future tripping Bring too hard to be that old athlete or future athlete Stacking days together Rushing yourself into shape Low intensity Inconsistency Unexplainable under performing Touching the hot stove too much Making bad decisions What percentage of athletes actually run the entire Ironman marathon? Mike Tarrolly - mike@c26triathlon.com Robbie Bruce - robbie@c26triathlon.com

May 6

Mike goes for a rare bike fit and we dive deep into the nuances of a comfort, position, aero power, and training strategy. We look at saddle height and position. Aero bars. Drop, reach, contact points. We also talk cleats, hip room and running niggles that may be caused by the bike. We look at the gains you can make in aero, talk about why comfort is king, and the keeys to speed. We also talk about some of the simplest and best ways to train. Topics: Saddle height and position Aero bars and where yours should be Contact points for bike fits Cleat position Sore necks The power advantages of being aero Arm fatigue and how it creates a perceptive fatigue on the run Finding solid aero is a process Volume vs. Intensity in training Keys to speed Brands and different features Bike fit bikes Comfort is king Pedaling to pedal Pedaling with pressure Pedaling with purpose Mike Tarrolly - mike@c26triathlon.com Robbie Bruce - robbie@c26triathlon.com

May 1

The Ironman World Championships are back to a one day event for men and women. What does this mean for the sport? What does it mean to you? That's our discussion for today. Mike Tarrolly - mike@c26triathlon.com Robbie Bruce - robbie@c26triathlon.com

Apr 29

On the ground report from Ironman Texas with a lot of lessons for anyone training for Ironman. Doing Ironman Wisconsin? Check out our Camp: https://c26triathlon.com/camps/triathlon-camp-wisconsin/ Topics: Some incredibly fast pro times Taylor Knibb, Katt Matthews, Kristian Blummenfelt, Cam Wurf Bike course Tough swim Wind and heat factors Bike position Tire pressure Front pack swim exit Why the swim is key to your race More aero or more power Working with someone on the bike Heat acclimation Sun exposure Wetsuit or not? Overheating Swim cap training Every race has its challenges Let your lungs come around The ultimate race day factors Having Plan A through Plan C Heat prep is harder than you think In Race decisions When all the stars align Mike Tarrolly - mike@c26triathlon.com Robbie Bruce - robbie@c26triathlon.com

Apr 17

Do you chase the process or the excitement of race as the cure? Today we look going inside yourself as the solution. Topics: Lawn talk Door to door sales Early season power Don't make a race feel too hard Ironman growth stats Obstacles and barriers to entry Worried about how you look Judging others and yourself Body builder cuts No mirror experiment Don't try Criticism How do you stay in the pocket Money doesn't mean happiness Drinking takes you out of your body for escape Marketing is bad? Simplicity - what goes in what goes out Mentally, spiritually, nutritionally Excitement usually comes from the outside Mike Tarrolly - mike@c26triathlon.com Robbie Bruce - robbie@c26triathlon.com

Apr 15

Pre-Race nerves. How do we get ahead of them in training? Today, we look into many things we've learned as athletes and coaches to prepare for the race ahead of time. We talk about tough condition training, fueling, and getting locked into a headspace that you'll need to perform. There shouldn't be a lot surprises on race day, and if there is how do you stay calm and go through them. We talk heat training, cold training, wind training, and going into a race physically AND mentally fresh. Time to kick some a**. Topics: Texas Panic? Closing in on Race Day - mentality Dealing with wind Bad conditions Going into a race MENTALLY fresh Do you have to prove the distance in training? Cold water exposure before a race? Heat prep. How much? Understanding what heat and cold feels like How to navigate being uncomfoortable Hydration with heat prep Sit and endure. Racing with a mantra IMWI rainy morning The sum of your last 5 self talks Bookmark good workouts in your mind Physically and mentally fresh Strike the match but don't let it burn down When fatigue doesn't let you dig deep enough What would you do if you were dropped in the middle of the ocean? What is your REAL potential? Mike Tarrolly - mike@c26triathlon.com Robbie Bruce - robbie@c26triathlon.com

Apr 10

Support the podcast by getting some awesome C26 Gear ! Thank you for listening. Today we look at the good, the bad, and the ugly of personality traits :) Well, not really. The goal here was to look for common ground and how qualities on both sides can help the other. There's a lot of labeling in this world, so we look at ways of bringing good together from a training and personality habit side. What can we learn from being a little flexible on the f*9karound? Topics: Type A, Type B, Type C Life on a continuum Too hyped? Too chill? Flexible on the f7karound Too far one way or the other? Is Robbie Type A or B? Are you cheating yourself out of growing? Yellow in Training Peaks for the win Combining qualities Keeping the mind busy Avoiding the rabbit hole Wide or narrow guide rails? Don't labor in Guilt Mike Tarrolly - mike@c26triathlon.com Robbie Bruce - robbie@c26triathlon.com

Apr 9

Race conditions can be unforgiving and downright brutal (see Texas 70.3). Today, we look at how training can help us prepare for the unexpected on race day. Topics: Texas 70.3 Rough Race Conditions Early season on the trainer to outdoors for races The decision to create more stress on purpose A look at "outside stress" Preparing for unfamiliar situations Forcing yourself into the elements Training fatigued vs. fresh The work doesn't have to be pretty Timing for your FTP tests Race morning mentality Overhyped for your race? Adapting on the fly Controlling the controllable Preparing for race variables Having your A, B, and C plan Now what am I gonna do? Learning from bad workouts Remember good and bad to recall during your race Mike Tarrolly - mike@c26triathlon.com Robbie Bruce - robbie@c26triathlon.com

Apr 3

Support the podcast by getting some awesome C26 Gear ! Thank you for listening. The argument for a weekend of RPE. Topics: Taking it outside to the streets 25 yards vs. 50 meters Watt Ranges Intensity vs. Aerobic Different ways to fill stress buckets Understanding ranges Specific watts Things we can't know as a coach The spirit of the workout ERG mode How to use feel with analytics When your Zone 3 is different day to day Elements matter Duration and effort rule What's the intent? Don't be rigid Negative split mentality for the win Mike Tarrolly - mike@c26triathlon.com Robbie Bruce - robbie@c26triathlon.com

Apr 1

Support the podcast by getting some awesome C26 Gear ! Thank you for listening. Triathlon is all about pacing and this goes for workouts, races, and your entire season. Today we look at how the phases of a year can affect you mentally, emotionally, physically and even spiritually. Are you expecting too much from yourself too soon? Do you overthink every little metric? Are you working on getting better in the right ways? TSS scores…. What do they really show? Are your goals really healthy? Are you changing for the sake of changing and the dopamine hits? Topics: Hey Coach, I'm losing fitness Allergy season Texas 70.3 Oceanside 70.3 PTO Singapore Blumenfelt and Eden comebacks Putting too much weight on early season races Sam Long Age groupers vs pros and prioritizing years Abrupt changes More isn't always better Changing for the sake of changing Expecting results too quickly Is your goal really healthy? The stress of perfect execution Don't overthink Overprescribing to the minute detail TSS - what does it really show? The best musicians/athletes don't overthink Holding watts while carrying emotional stress The quest of getting athletes to flow Don't be majestic Mike Tarrolly - mike@c26triathlon.com Robbie Bruce - robbie@c26triathlon.com

Mar 27

Support the podcast by getting some awesome C26 Gear ! Thank you for listening. Today we sort of cut through the clutter of complicated training and use examples of things we've learned to be most effective for your triathlon journey. We talk about our early races and what we learned from them and share core principles that have never changed. We look at trends in triathlon and why old philosophies always seem to come back around in new packages. We look at science vs. experience and talk about why it's important to think about training so you don't have to think about it when you race. We talk about coaching patience, creating your own ranges, and discuss why you may need LESS structure. Racing is pacing and we'll share why "repeat workouts" are great and how you can avoid blowing up. Topics: Our first race jitters Our first tri bikes and what we learned Important aspects of getting a new bike "I didn't want to do this . . . but" Aero bars evolution Hard work vs. smart work Technology improvements Triathlon is like fashion What's old is new Pre-built workouts vs. RPE Trans-humanism New is exciting, but exciting has to be real Science vs. Experience Coaching patience Creating your own range Training by RPE Thinking is learning and learning makes it natural Know how to pace How to not blow up Why repeat workouts are great Do you need LESS structure Understanding your effort Mike Tarrolly - mike@c26triathlon.com Robbie Bruce - robbie@c26triathlon.com

Mar 25

Support the podcast by getting some awesome C26 Gear ! Thank you for listening. Are you good at recognizing the levels of fatigue? Today we look at different ways to stack your week to take advantage of the type of athlete you are. More or less days off? Bigger but fewer days? What hits your sweet spot and is it really true? We look at training stress score, training with fatigue, and why a lot of this just depends. Is it mental or physical fatigue? What it means when certain workouts just "feel" harder. Is that a true indicator? Seizing the day, making sure you have enough "oil" in the system, and finding your "in between." Do you get swim, bike, run, repeat fatigue in general? How to recognize whole body systematic fatigue. Win today and preserve tomorrow. Topics: No real upsets in March Mike getting rid of cable? North American Triathlon kick off coming Pumped up or Pep Talks? Down weeks Training Stress Score Adapting to Training Stress Training with fatigue Rest Days It depends …. Split Runs It "felt" harder Your desire to go to the well Hamer down or confidence where you are? Being in control Seize the day Is there enough "oil" in the system? If you feel good, you're tuned up Swim, Bike, Run, Repeat fatigue When athletes don't have an in between The swim fatigue as an indicator Whole body systematic fatigue Win today, preserve tomorrow Are you digging too deep? Creating habits Train as the person you are right now Mike Tarrolly - mike@c26triathlon.com Robbie Bruce - robbie@c26triathlon.com

Mar 18

Support the podcast by getting some awesome C26 Gear ! Thank you for listening. Today, we look at how you can be faster by being more efficient. We breakdown using your arms as levers and look at how and where to enter the water. We talk about the power of using paddles in the RIGHT way. We get into why you have limited mobility, why you have a stiff neck and why your shoulder hurts. We'll give you the swimming like "a house" analogy and tell you what kind of house you should be. We also talk about the misconception of swimming wide and how to understand what that means for your best and most efficient/powerful stroke. We talk about turnover vs. being more measured and methodical. And we explain why training for a fast 100 is a totally different sport than swimming Ironman. Topics: Using your arms as levers in the correct way Shoulder pain Stiff necks Limited mobility Open armpits Swimming like a house Sweeping under the body vs. wide Don't be too wide Path of least resistance Walking up an escalator The S-Curve North and South vs. East and West Tall and skinny How to engage lats Running strides vs. swimming strokes Too narrow, too wide, just right Understanding paddles and how to use them right The point of skulling Finding the right stroke for you Stroke appropriate for your distance Understanding different speeds in the water Are you committing to being the same speed? High turnover vs. measured and methodical The best, most powerful, and longest stroke Faster by being more efficient Try something that makes you feel weird Mike Tarrolly - mike@c26triathlon.com Robbie Bruce - robbie@c26triathlon.com

Mar 13

Today is a little rant about swimming. We look at a few easy ways for you to improve your stroke, body position, and economy in the water. It it really as simple as being a better breather? What about head position? Are you in survival mode while in the water or calmly going about your business. Today is about efficient swimming without hesitation. Relaxed momentum and getting the most out of your stroke. Topics: Rap Chat Icy plunges Swim temps Head position How to breathe right Exhaling Do you only have one pace? Tens or relaxed Putting your face in the water Bad body position Lower back pain on the bike? Relaxing Easing survival instincts Swimming downhill Stiff swimming Relaxing in the water Stroke hesitation Inefficiency Momentum Think like you're a swimmer Mike Tarrolly - mike@c26triathlon.com Robbie Bruce - robbie@c26triathlon.com

Mar 11

Today we start with why 70.3's are gaining popularity and roll that into training with more intensity. We look at how to explore higher zones and how to work that into your overall training. We talk about why it's important to remind yourself what it feels like and why you have to train it to truly know it. We get into why it can be more stressful to train alone and why it's important to swim, bike, and run with people faster than you. We talk about racing as a compass and look at how to test the boundaries and flirt with slightly unnerving workouts. Topics: 70.3's gaining popularity Underestimating your race 70.3's as training for your full There's a lot of different ways to stimulate Using racing as a compass Training to discomfort Testing boundaries Legs can't keep up If you don't train it you don't know it The importance of understanding ALL the zones In all disciplines Pyramidal training Polarized Remind yourself what it feels like Understanding All Out The top of the range The mental fatigue of hard sessions Training with faster people Applying race numbers to training? Outside vs. inside effort Group riding Higher stress when by yourself? Find slightly unnerving Mike Tarrolly - mike@c26triathlon.com Robbie Bruce - robbie@c26triathlon.com

Mar 6

Today we look at ways to work on little things that matter instead of always grinding yourself to the core. Better economy and efficiency go a LONG ways in this sport, so how do you get better inside a typical training session. We look at different ways you can work the swim, bike, and run to keep your HR in a solid place, but create more stimulus. We look at how to becomg a more well rounded athlete and create balance in your body. We talk about growth inside the zone. We get into what soreness and fatigue tell us about our body. We talk a lot about hills and why they are king. Being in a zone and dog walking hacks. Topics: Holes in the ice Creating stimulus in "easy" workouts Hill running/walking Cycling hills Aero position limitations Faster or slower with a pull buoy? What does this tell you? Strong side/weak side Growth in the same zone Well rounded triathletes I hate high cadence work (why?) Improving efficiency and economy vs. speed and duration Working hard but on technique Hills are hacks In race recovery Just keep spinning Make it easier Slow down and do the work Being in the zone that makes it feel easier New to endurance sports Applying work to deficiencies Stimulus for gearing, cornering and smaller details Mike Tarrolly - mike@c26triathlon.com Robbie Bruce - robbie@c26triathlon.com

Mar 4

Today we run down a list of ideas generated from our athlete comments in Training Peaks. We look at 10 ways to simplify training by a shift in perspective about how you approach your day. We get into time wasting, weight loss, building speed and the frame to hold it, sleep, bad moods and bad days, balance, flexibility, strength, core, and how to push yourself. Topics: 1. Think of scrolling on your phone as empty calories. 2. Working out in bad conditions can be some of the best race training you can do. 3. Sometimes weight loss is the best motivation and weapon for better training. 4. Mobility and flexibility can be more important than fitness when you're too tight. 5. Extra volume can be counter productive following a bad stretch of sleep. 6. If you want to be faster, you have to work at it. 7. Getting "faster" is overrated if you don't have the foundation to handle it. 8. Being able to balance the good and bad days equally in your mind is a great skill. 9. Your core can probably be much stronger. 10. Ride hills hard. Mike Tarrolly - mike@c26triathlon.com Robbie Bruce - robbie@c26triathlon.com

Feb 25

How do you tap that "positive group motivation" when you're by yourself? Today we look into how training can be more motivating, positive, and effective when you might not be feeling it. We explore the positive group mindset and how that can translate into simple decision making that lets you get more out of your training. We look at endorphin dumps along with the idea of doing sh*t vs. saying sh*t. We also talk wellness retreats, staying focused, cold plunges and meditation. Topics: Lessons from the retreat Channeling outside energy internally Everyone's an influencer How we build our own motivation Endorphin dumps Inspirational posting on social media Distractions that set the tone Being able to focus Doing sh*t vs. saying sh*t Where does your motivation come from? Mike Tarrolly - mike@c26triathlon.com Robbie Bruce - robbie@c26triathlon.com

Feb 18

It's the time of year when we all need a little pep talk to keep showing up. Just when things seem like they're getting too tough is usually when you're about to make a breakthrough, so stick with it. In this case that breakthrough might be Spring and a revitalized energy. Stay in the ballpark. We get into the monotony of endurance training, being game for anything this time of year, and being patient through your training blocks. We look at how many athletes get too specific too early in their training cycle. We talk about developing a wide range as a triathlete. We look at creating a "find a way" mentality. And the power of conquering workouts that aren't going well. Wilt or grow and laugh in the face of absurdity. Topics: Dog Days of Winter Himalayan Salt Rooms Perfect training conditions Deep Winter Problems Endurance Monotony 1/2 marathon world record Flexibility with minutes earned Running stress is the highest Being game for anything The grind IS the thing Getting in steps with variety Walking is underrated Think of volume you can get for the total week Being patient through your blocks Being too specific too early Training non race specific Creating range in your training Developing your "find a way" mentality How to adapt and be resilient Conquering a workout that's not going well Overanalyzing metrics Food logging Wilt or grow Laugh in the face of absurdity Mike Tarrolly - mike@c26triathlon.com Robbie Bruce - robbie@c26triathlon.com

Feb 14

If you watch the Bobby Knight 30 for 30 it brings up a lot of questions and today we explore some of them and what it must have been like playing for Coach Knight. What drives a coach to be that intense? It inspired a discussion today about practicing harder than the game. We look at ways to turn your solo training into something that will have a direct impact on your physical and mental game on race day. How do we move the needle, make tough elements less impactful, dig deeper when it needs to be done on race day? This sport shouldn't always be hard, but it should be sometimes. On more rep. The narrative you choose is your reality. Topics: The continuum of how much you really want something Tough coaching When and how to train harder Does it feel too easy? Racing outside of your training Following success stories Moving the needle more frequently Choosing harder challenges Being able to do deep into the well Split second decisions When it's firing on all cylinders Country Cub in T2 Mental reserves to go deeper lOne more rep When you don't quit The narrative you choose is your reality Mike Tarrolly - mike@c26triathlon.com Robbie Bruce - robbie@c26triathlon.com

Feb 12

Today, we look at some of the things we learned from doing hard things at Run Camp. The body always seems to be more capable than we understand, and even on less fuel than we think. We look at stress and the effect on our body and mind and performance. We talk about carb loading and get into dopamine loading. Is carb renting for real? Does good fitness overcome fueling? How does long term diet and stress affect your performance? We talk about endurance sports junkie habits and how the body's thermostat may affect health. Topics: Our bodies seem much more capable than we think Stress is stress is stress Real vacations Long term low level stress The right ways to experiment with your fuel Finding yourself and what works best How much fuel do we really need for training and racing? Carb loading? Going all in on a strategy The "habit" of popping gels Low sugar/more mindful Dopamine loading Is high performance worth your health? How much sugar should we add? Carb Renting Does good fitness overcome fueling? Long term diet effects It's all in the mind Pickle Juice for the Brain Endurance sports junkie habits The body's thermostat and health Mike Tarrolly - mike@c26triathlon.com Robbie Bruce - robbie@c26triathlon.com

Jan 30

There's always a point of diminishing marginal returns, but how do we know what's not enough and how much is too much? What kind of athlete and person are you creating on a daily basis? Volume is relative and there is more power in not rushing the steps. Are you swimming upstream or going with the flow. It's always best to make consistent and manageable deposits vs. over-extending. The outcome isn't the only goal. What are you doing now to enjoy the process and make sure that random point in the future will be a success? Topics: How long can you have maximum health? How good can you possibly feel? Volume is relative Recognizing how you feel Regular deposits vs. too much at once What is your ability to recover? Being in tune with your body Knowing when to bury yourself What you need after intense workouts When we're not eating well Committed to doing hard stuff all the time Are you feeling strong and ready to trust it? What are you creating with yourself? Is what you're doing helping your health? Doing whatever it takes Thinking long term health in the sport How durable, efficient and economical can you be? "Feels like I'm losing fitness" Nature is the best teacher Hills, downhills, and flats Sunshine and fresh air as fuel Going downstream Take what the course gives you What is being in touch with nature? Don't rush the steps It's all about the process When the outcome is your only goal Be invested in what you're doing right now Mike Tarrolly - mike@c26triathlon.com Robbie Bruce - robbie@c26triathlon.com

Jan 28

Support the podcast by getting some awesome C26 Gear ! Thank you for listening. Today, we go to therapy to give each other a kick in the ass. It's easy to fall into a rut and today we look at examples that we've done and seen as coaches that can get us moving the right direction. We look at things like mood, injuries, illness, and how we shift our mindset to get things moving the right direction. We all about the challenges of recovery and how to embrace them. We look aligning the mind and body when they are fighting each other. We talk about excuses and getting rid of impending doom cycles. We can't all be the best, but we can be the best of ourselves. We have chosen to do this sport. The season is coming. It's time to remember that this process is something we truly want and need to actively pursue. Topics: Sickness Sunshine It's time to roll Be a little harder on yourself Be good to yourself The middle way The level of excuses . . . We're always creating habits Cheering on soft behavior Misery loves company Do you really not want to do it? Why are you addicted or obsessed? Growing or dying Jump stars When your mind and body aren't in the same place Getting out of a rut Injuries and excuses Putting yourself in the recovery process Being in a sick rut Think your way out of it "Not Trying" on purpose Sickness and injuries Limit your being sorry for yourself vacations Impending doom cycles Healthy addictions Terrified . . . The less you do the less you want Sift on the continuum We can't all be Goggins or Kobe or Michael, but . . . Life is hard, but don't make it impossible Mike Tarrolly - mike@c26triathlon.com Robbie Bruce - robbie@c26triathlon.com

Jan 22

Is it important to do your long run the day after your long rides? What are the best smart trainers for your budget and success. Should you refrain from sex before a big race? We get into all that and more, along with a pretty good tangent discussion about how to work on really understanding and executing your pace and effort. We look at technology and why it's for some and not others. We also look at what the greatest skill an endurance athlete can master. Topics: Used bikes and bike fits Smart trainers Should you do your long run after your long ride? Sex before a race Why tech is annoying to us What's the point of tech without the work? The greatest skill an endurance athlete can have Intuitive understanding of how you feel and what you have left Creating less opportunity for excuses Why people have bad races Adapting workouts to your mentality lactate meters for age groupers Mike Tarrolly - mike@c26triathlon.com Robbie Bruce - robbie@c26triathlon.com

Jan 16

The way we talk with ourselves matters. Today, we look how triathletes can get caught in a trap of doubt and negative talk for the wrong reasons. We look at healthy and productive perspectives, especially at this time of the year when training can be more difficult. We look at ways you can learn and build and have a great perspective on peaking at the right times. We're capable of much more than we think and just because it doesn't seem that way some days, we can't let that narrative take over. Don't always believe how you feel. Topics: Athlete uncertainty Health and productive perspectives Find what you love We're more capable than we think Owning the inner narrative Whey you just feel off What's the best decision for me today? Countdown calendars Mounting anxiety Don't believe how you feel What if red was green in Training Peaks? Don't be afraid to fail Be 6-8 weeks out from doing anything College basketball season analogy Mike Tarrolly - mike@c26triathlon.com Robbie Bruce - robbie@c26triathlon.com

Jan 14

It's hard to pull logs out once they're on fire. Today, we looking at some parts of triathlon from a different perspective and finding your Real why. We talk about why burnout is usually a choice and how you can avoid it and attack triathlon from a long term perspective instead of a short lived dream. What is your real why? This is a great time to experiment with that notion. We get into re-thinking your strengths and weaknesses. Why we don't often give our bodies enough credit. The dirty secret of Ironman. And ask if you might be eating and drinking too much in races. Topics: Sunny and Balmy Getting into the cold 'Laying in the snow Bed of nails 1st year excitement Sophomore slump The dirty secret of Ultras/IM Stop short Short lived dreams Real Why Why the F8ck are you doing this? Core and nutrition Burned out is a choice Re-thinking strength and weaknesses We don't give our bodies enough credit Sticking with something Too much water The best time to experminent Hard to pull logs out of the fire Mike Tarrolly - mike@c26triathlon.com Robbie Bruce - robbie@c26triathlon.com

Jan 10

Not many notes today as Mike talks with Robbie about the loss of his dog. Mattie lived a good life and left behind a lot of lessons for all of us. Mike Tarrolly - mike@c26triathlon.com Robbie Bruce - robbie@c26triathlon.com

Jan 2

The saying goes, "new year, new me," but should it be, "new year, real me ?" Today, we look at goals from a perspective of picking ones that will actually align with who you are as a person and athlete. We talk about why being healthy is a great ideal, but it can also be vague without diving in a little deeper. We look at building a strong foundation as a person and how to spend time wisely in the right direction. Now is the time to eliminate the "fake goals" that have been creeping into your life, and truly uncover who you really are. Topics: Figuring out who you really are and what you want Standing in line Goals can be anything Do your goals make sense for you? Egos and past selves Being too excitable Always being ready to say yes Being healthy is very vague Pay attention to what feels good and why The best athletes think of triathlon as a lifestyle Building a strong foundation as a person Training in solitude Holiday parties I want MORE Spend 2 hours a week working on you Do you feel strong? Did you feel good? The goal is to be more grounded in who you are Fake goals. Fake Failures Mike Tarrolly - mike@c26triathlon.com Robbie Bruce - robbie@c26triathlon.com

Dec 31, 2024

Happy New Year from C26! Today we start with . . . Information, disinformation, and disorientation. That's where we're at, and today we look at the power of simplicity with triathlon training. Sometimes our highest priorities get left in the dust because we're shellshocked by all the information. Most of the time you should go easy, some of the time you should go hard. Find what you love most and fall in line. Topics: Information, disinformation, and disorientation. Word of the year - simplify Phase of disorientation The highest priority can often be the last thing done Triathlon only focus . . . Jordan, Kobe, Seth In some ways it's never been harder If it doesn't feel easy we are doing it wrong The power of mixing it up Most of the time easy Sometimes hard People who are lost vs. people who know they are lost What do you DON'T want Finding what you love the most If it's not an immediate yes, it's a no Mike Tarrolly - mike@c26triathlon.com Robbie Bruce - robbie@c26triathlon.com

Dec 19, 2024

Let's take a little look at your future. Are you training for the right why? Are you letting results drive the train or the process? Stimulate, don't obliterate. Today, we talk about why it's okay to just feel good and how you can compliment your state of wellness. We should be proving things to ourselves, not other people. What have you learned this year and how will you take that forward? Note: We'll be taking next week off so we wish you a Merry Christmas and thank you for being a part of our journey! Topics: A lot of people are checked out The power of new year What have you learned this year? How can you be better? Results vs. Process Holding patterns longer It's okay to feel good Stimulate don't obliterate A process that fits your life Compliment your state of wellness Don't force it You don't always have to prove something Decide who you are 2 + 2 formula Solving the wrong problems Mike Tarrolly - mike@c26triathlon.com Robbie Bruce - robbie@c26triathlon.com

Dec 18, 2024

Are you taking enough chances in training and racing, or do you like to play it safe? Today we talk about self-experimenting within the plan. Testing your limits a little bit to unlock the same routine. We also look at how to analyze a regret and use it as a positive. How do you know what's right? You have to explore a little on the journey. Topics: 70.3 Worlds Aiming for a 1:05 half in a 70.3 run? Find your long term compass Taking chances Z2 or HIIT Analyzing regrets Playing it too safe We all do better with a direction Giving athletes a chance to be themselves How do you discern what's right for you? Take what you got Explore and experimenting Don't let someone else control your destiny Unlocking the mind and your potential Mike Tarrolly - mike@c26triathlon.com Robbie Bruce - robbie@c26triathlon.com

Dec 10, 2024

One of our responsibilities as a triathlete and a human is to figure out things that work best for us. Stress affects us all differently and one way to deal with it is to not take ourselves so seriously. Life is all about making deposits and withdrawals, where is your energy going? A big part of this sport is believing we belong and nourishing our own box. The minute we get too rigid with ourselves, we're losing the point. Every great swimmer, cyclist, or runner has their own form and approach. We have to carve our own way and define our own success. How do we get more comfortable in our own skin and the spandex we wear on top of it? Topics: Bi-weekly dose of December therapy Humanity forces humans into buckets 100 ways to skin a carrot Move your body Hanging stress is stress is stress We have the ultimate control This too shall pass It's easy to give advice December rules Deposits and withdrawals Flowing with the universe Rigid training Operating in the gray Be a swimmer, a cyclist and a runner What are you great at? Belief in yourself Looks like they're not even trying Being comfortable in your spandex Nourish your own box "I don't know" True conviction in who you are Mike Tarrolly - mike@c26triathlon.com Robbie Bruce - robbie@c26triathlon.com

Dec 5, 2024

Modern life is loaded with inputs and sometimes we have to disconnect for our sanity. Today, we take a different perspective on the off-season. How can we get better without directly putting your energy into traditional triathlon activity? If you're already jacked up about your race next Fall, you are probably running a little too rigid. There's a time and place to sharpen the tip of the spear and starting now will likely lead to burnout. Give your mind and body some space to refuel with different angles that relate to your overall health and well-being. Relax and get back to your true center. Topics: Feels like a harsh winter Training in cold vs. heat Distance yourself from the grind Time to experiment Load management syndrome Disconnect and re-energize We need space Take time away to think freely Fend off burnout Experimenting in your own mind Too Much Input It's all about energy Favorite bands with only two good albums When it's forced Rigidity eats you up Overload and obsession Zen and the art of motorcycle maintenance Sharpening the tip of the spear Connecting non-connecting ideas to triathlon Mike Tarrolly - mike@c26triathlon.com Robbie Bruce - robbie@c26triathlon.com

Dec 3, 2024

What are the little (but important) things that make us better athletes? Today, we look at how to work at training in a way that makes racing feel "easier." We talk about going east and west to balance our perpetual north and south movements in triathlon. We get into the efficiency of movement and how to train in ways that make swim, bike, and run "click" in the mind. We talk about natural movement and how "thinking" can slow us down. It is often the little things that make you better than your opponent, and . . . can help make your training much more effective in the long run. Topics: Exertion levels in the cold Slow Month Season Vests and Ice Running North and South vs. East and West Efficient movement Tightening with age Yoga Dissipating energy Swimming with different strokes Where does your pedal stroke fatigue first? Creating weaknesses Using ALL of our muscles Neglecting strength, mobility, and stretching Wasting energy Making this sport EASIER Highlighting deficiencies "Thinking" we're in good shape Does it click? It sucks to suck at "this" Perfect practice makes perfect Thinking makes you slow The little things that make you better than your opponent Do it without thinking The 10% rule Mike Tarrolly - mike@c26triathlon.com Robbie Bruce - robbie@c26triathlon.com

Nov 27, 2024

Now is a good time to be thankful you have decided to be active and are able to do the things we do. Swim, bike and run isn't easy, but it's a decision to invest in your health with your eye on feeling healthy and strong as long as you can. Today, we look at the challenges of triathlon from a wide lens and talk about the ability to see the big picture of your happiness and healthy journey in life. Staying positive isn't some gimmick, it has real consequences in the ability to keep moving the right direction and hopefully feeling younger as we get older. C26 Gear makes a great gift! Use promo code C26XMAS for 15% off at our store: https://c26triathlon.com/shop/ Topics: That start of your run feeling Do you start up, or downhill? You've earned your gifts If you're staying the same, you're improving? Feeling younger as you get older Decadeathons Peter Attia Are you increasing your chances to having a better quality of life? Don't ever say these words: Getting old sucks Living to 100 Having the confidence to feel good Mike Tarrolly - mike@c26triathlon.com Robbie Bruce - robbie@c26triathlon.com

Nov 21, 2024

In a way, this could be titled "small win season" but the trick is figuring out where to best put your energy. We all have weaknesses but identifying them and investing time in the right place is the catch. Today, we look at different ways to make progress so you're not the same athlete next year as you were this season. Getting better doesn't always have to be hard. Put your energy in the right place. Topics: What is the Midwest? Fun way to break up the off season Athlete rebellion No man's land Create "identifying weeks" Investing time in the right place Performance anxiety Measuring where you are Exploratory training We should know our weaknesses The most crucial part of training Margin for error 10k a day in the pool Sometimes you're just gonna be stronger on one side High cadence vs. lower cadence and the middle ground "I hate Z2 work" Keep what's working ,ditch what's not Deficiencies Go hard on what you regret not going hard on every year Creating a great habit now Everything doesn't have to be hard Small win season Mike Tarrolly - mike@c26triathlon.com Robbie Bruce - robbie@c26triathlon.com

Nov 19, 2024

Are you focused on getting a workout done, or getting better? Today's cast is largely about swimming, but the technique discussion applies to bike and run, too. It actually applies to everything in life if we're being honest. We get into creating the wrong form so you know what's right. We look at how most triathletes training patterns actually make racing harder. We look at ways to build economy and make things feel easier. We talk about having the confidence to work on the rudiments knowing that you'll be a better athlete in the spring. Slowing down to get better and training to heal. Topics: Rockford 70.3, the city and accommodations Cold Arizona swim Swimming - force back moves you forward Long strokes Crossover Get your butt in the pool Self-correcting Body position in water Knowing what's wrong Are you focused on getting it done or getting better? Chassis vs. horsepower Getting more economical Appropriate use Prepping the chassis Confidence to get better Thinking about it now so you don't have to later Growth opportunities Slow down to get better Training to heal Mike Tarrolly - mike@c26triathlon.com Robbie Bruce - robbie@c26triathlon.com

Nov 14, 2024

Today we open it up to some of our own athletes to ask questions. We get into races that may not live up to the hype, Travel, stress, and exhaustion, sleep, fueling for health, a quality of life perspective, and lowering cortisol levels. We also talk snow shoes, cross country skiing, and when is the appropriate time for Christmas decorations. Topics - Gray blanket season What if your race doesn't live up to the hype? The hype train Grass is greener Christmas trees before Thanksgiving? Travel, stress, and mental exhaustion Are you trying to get in too much? Going easy to get energy Serious sleep Fueling for health A quality of life perspective Lowering cortisol Doing things right When to step away from long course What's your desired outcome? Mental and emotional bandwidth Show shoes and cross country skiing Turkey costumes and drag Mike Tarrolly - mike@c26triathlon.com Robbie Bruce - robbie@c26triathlon.com

Nov 12, 2024

What was the state of your mind, body and spirit at this time last year? We look at how triathletes can get trapped in a cycle and spend time working on things that don't move the needle. More "can" be better but we contend being more specific with your time can give you better results. We look at races as a driving force, the simple concept of repetition is the key, and look restraint vs. over reaching. How to get more out of your time and make sure you're not dealing with the same dilemmas this time next year. Topics: Yellow for the win More isn't always better but it can be Can we accept feeling good? Train for what fits in your life Decision making season Races on the calendar as drivers Learning every season Did I set myself up for failure? Stay on top of your maintenance Levels of consistency Distracted by ego Cell phone addicts . . . Repetition is the key How can I get better on the bike? The triathletes hierarchy of experience Chassis vs. the engine Frequency is king? Slow down to do more Don't just do more, be specific Restraint vs. overreaching Working smart Getting more out of your time Stacking 6 missed workouts on the weekend Mike Tarrolly - mike@c26triathlon.com Robbie Bruce - robbie@c26triathlon.com

Nov 8, 2024

In honor of Mike's dad's favorite Ironman pre-race song, "Let's get it started . . . now." No more overthinking. No more premature optimization plans, just go and don't let information overload push something off to tomorrow, or next month. The digital comfort food is slowing down your progress. Get supportive people around you and let it rip in what might honestly be the most important time of the year. Figure things out on the fly. What works for you. What doesn't. Now more wallowing in the past or being afraid of the future. Let's get it started. Topics: Podcasts taking over the media More choices and ideas than ever Listen to the people you want Powerful long-form discusssions Did Mike actually give up reading? Inappropriate boundaries that hold us back Digital comfort food Immediat action Just get started Power support What if we had interventions for the lazy? Reaction videos Letting go of control Being grounded in the moment Practice for being in the now Depression is in the past Anxiety is in the future Transcend and include It's better to figure out training when your training When your urge is to do nothing Mike Tarrolly - mike@c26triathlon.com Robbie Bruce - robbie@c26triathlon.com

Nov 6, 2024

Are you willing to let go and leave your comfort zone? Today, we start by talking about Cam Wurf's perspective on endurance sports and life and it takes us into an interesting discussion about "being game" to try new things. We're seeing more athlete "going for it" with their adventures and we love it. We get into staying grounded, but taking chances. We look at building confidence by seeing speed. We talk about why Zone 2 is the ultimate mystery but key to endurance sports. And why Mike is taking a break from reading. Topics: Being grounded Ironman Florida Cam Wurf's perspective on life and endurance sports Cameron Hanes Giving up things that waste our time Finding fun within the challenge Are you game or too cautious? Building confidence by seeing speed Meditation, yoga as they relate to Z2 Getting rid of that brittle feeling Creating experiences The lure of C26 team events More 50 and 100ks on the books Use your body Creating resilience Tough life and experiences Get C26 Gear: https://c26triathlon.com/preorder/-c169759535 Mike Tarrolly - mike@c26triathlon.com Robbie Bruce - robbie@c26triathlon.com

Oct 31, 2024

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Oct 30, 2024

What a race from Patrick Lange. Today, we look at how KONA unfolded and why, after all these years, it still comes down to the run . . . and maybe the swim? It's incredible to think that Lange may have strategically pulled back on the bike with a 4:06, but it definitely makes you want to look at the little things and how important they are in racing. Speed kills in shorter racing, but at the Ironman distance, mistakes can pile up. Making good decisions in your race (and training) often trumps technology, but it's all so tempting. Today, we get into many aspects of Ironman training and racing with a food for thought discussion. Topics: Execution for the win The incredible Patrick Lange Ditlev's grit Blummenfelt's struggles The amazing Cam Wurf (and Matt Hanson) Rudy von Berg, Sam Laidlow The swim course record The most underrated triathlete All the new methods, but . . . Mistakes take you out of the race Mental games Was a good chunk of the field over-raced? Pro triathlete's schedules Do some of us do too much? The temptation of the tech short cut One hit wonders, golf clubs, the Boston Red Sox and more Mike Tarrolly - mike@c26triathlon.com Robbie Bruce - robbie@c26triathlon.com

Oct 25, 2024

The Triathlete's Christmas is upon us… Who will stand on top of the podium at the Ironman World Championships? Despite being a little later in the year, it looks like it will be hot on the course. How will that play into the race? We go through some potential race strategies, talk about the favorites, and a few dark horse candidates for the podium. In the end we give our pics. Topics: 808 History Hawaii Weather The swim - can it now be lose it or win it? Will they hammer the swim? Bike power How aggressive will they be on the bike? Drop the fast runners? Who can come out in a swim pack ahead of their typical swim? Energy savings but faster in the water Mike and Robbie's podium predictions Mike Tarrolly - mike@c26triathlon.com Robbie Bruce - robbie@c26triathlon.com

Oct 22, 2024

There's not much worse than starting each year from scratch with rusty joints and bones, so today we look at some strategies to get the most out of your "off-season" training. Many may seem non-traditional, but the biggest key is to enjoy what you're doing and stay in the fitness ballpark. We get into flex months, the reality of too much intensity, spending time working on things that will matter the most next year and slowing down degradation of fitness. The long game is life, so be all in on your health. Topics: T-100 KONA broadcast NASCAR Winter hybernation "What ya runnin from, boy?" Exciting and consistent Staying in the ballpark Most important thing: enjoying what you're doing 12 months of intensity . . . Falling in the triathlete's cycle Flex month after your biggest race The focus is the hardest part Mental and emotional tolls Maintaining ballpark fitness Actions speak louder than words Weekend rebellion Slowing down degradation of fitness Stopping regression Priming the engine Do something simple first Your body craves activity The long game is life All in on health and longevity Mike Tarrolly - mike@c26triathlon.com Robbie Bruce - robbie@c26triathlon.com

Oct 16, 2024

Today, we tackle a thought provoking question. What's harder, an Ironman or a stand alone marathon? Within this question are a lot of interesting thoughts about becoming a stronger endurance athlete. We compare the body blow mentality of doing and Ironman vs. the more intense effort it takes to do a marathon. We ask if most people really "race" an Ironman or survive? We look at the pain and pounding of a marathon. Levels of soreness vs. overall fatigue. Are we talking about the training input it takes to do either? Are we talking about just getting it done or racing? Are they two completely different sports? Topics: Early morning running Intervals, hill repeats, and Z1-Z2 Are most people way overtrained? Chasing a pace How much more running do we do for a marathon? Are you racing or surviving? Optimal marathon vs. Ironman pace in the run When does your body reject the speed? People to pace off of Crowds When people are shocked by their marathon pace 1 mile sprint vs. a 5k Do you need to do a marathon while training for Ironman? Top marathoners vs. Top Ironman athletes Lot's of food for thought The answer doesn't really matter Mike Tarrolly - mike@c26triathlon.com Robbie Bruce - robbie@c26triathlon.com

Oct 10, 2024

Listeners drive today's topics, including the highly debated topic of weight training. We also take a deep look at the swim and discuss whether it's worth working overtime to save a couple minutes. Also, how do you keep motivated and inspired when something like injury takes you away from triathlon. Should you bilateral breathe in the swim? The best ways to work strength training into your swim, bike, run training. Topics: Fall weather Is the extra work worth saving 2 to 3 minutes in a swim? Crashed bike, what now? How do you keep going? Using triathlon to figure out who you are I'm not a triathlete, I'm a person who challenges myself and does hard things Bilateral breathing worth the time? Finding your best swim stroke Adult onset swimming Q4 the time to focus on weight training? Replacement or compliment Core work? Mike Tarrolly - mike@c26triathlon.com Robbie Bruce - robbie@c26triathlon.com

Oct 8, 2024

Sometimes we talk with each other in a way to figure things out. Today, we dive into staying in the game, being in the moment, and living a life of experiences. We talk about letting outcomes ruin great journeys. We look at moving through things that give us fear. We get into shifting perspective on races that didn't quite go our way. We look at how being in person is so much different than an experience on a screen. It's so easy to fall into a comfort trap and it rarely gives us satisfaction. What will you regret if you don't try it? It's easy to think about a vacation or a big race all the time, but don't miss what's happening right now. Topics: Letting outcomes ruin great journeys Is this even real? How much we avoid Talking yourself out of something you want to do Being there is way different There are no wrong or right answers, there only is what is Choosing comfort Not learning for yourself Moving through what gives you fear Age group finish placement We have to shift our perspectives on accomplishments We're all flawed, quit putting so much pressure on yourself Sometimes we don't have the brain power What will you regret? Comfort crisis Looking forward to a vacation all year long Dopamine Nation Mike Tarrolly - mike@c26triathlon.com Robbie Bruce - robbie@c26triathlon.com

Oct 3, 2024

We talk the best Z1 and Z2 ratios for the off season. We look at Training for unique races like the Triple T. We get into the best ways to attack ultra run training. We talk the loss of swim feel and the way to get back in the groove. Losing weight for performance or health? Time to upgrade your bike? Prepping for cold water swims. How to learn from under performing in your race. Plus a little MLB and Pete Rose. Topics: Z and Z2 training ratios for off season Finding a love of Z2 Is Z2 boring or just hard? Figure out your zones Tabata style workouts for long course racing Z2 Ramps Triple T - Train to be fatigue resistant Why is it so hard to pick up swimming after a break? Feel for the water, the pedals, and the ground How much should heavier athletes work on losing weight for racing? Hungry or thirsty? Not "trying" to lose weight Bike upgrade time?? 90k trail race training volume How to be ready for a cold water swim Dealing with under achieving in your race Blow ups as unreal expectations Mike Tarrolly - mike@c26triathlon.com Robbie Bruce - robbie@c26triathlon.com

Oct 1, 2024

Now is the time to look deep inside and figure out where you want to go, what makes you happy, and how to find love of the process. We look at the post season mindset and investigate how what we learned can be a catalyst going forward. What do we really need to work on? Strength, endurance, overall health, attitude, our why? We also talk about how just sticking around and staying in the ballpark can make you a completely different athlete next season. We are often too deep in the inertia to realize how far we've come and how this sport and training has made us stronger and healthier people. It's a time to reflect, appreciate, and keep moving forward. Topics: We failed in our Chart predictions "I swear I'm never doing this again." Testament to the human spirit Ironman finishin lines The red carpet feeling Post Ironman mindset Going out into the wilderness that is an Ironman Post race roller coaster The best way to having a short build Starting a new season in the same way but expecting change Year round consistency Hidden weekend off Rejuvenating and refreshing When our training plans become outlines and menus with choice Don't try to prove something too soon Understand what makes you healthy and don't live in sickness Now is the time to figure your shit out No deadline problem solving Getting better looks like a lot of different things Mike Tarrolly - mike@c26triathlon.com Robbie Bruce - robbie@c26triathlon.com

Sep 26, 2024

Success and getting better takes the ability to be willing to fail along the way. We can play it safe, but we're training for Ironman, not SoftMan. On the other hand, it's just a race and we pay to do this, so let's take some chances? Have a plan, then a back up plan, and a back up plan for the back up plan. Roll with what's in front of you. Quitting isn't an option. But "giving in" on the course is the real demon. What are you going to do when things aren't going your way? Figure out a solution, or give in? What should you be visualizing fifer a race? Easy and hard are not paces, they are efforts. Topics: The INSIDE scoop on Chattanooga weather for the weekend. It's just a race that we pay to do Prepare for the day to be HARD and CHALLENGING no matter the weather. Plan A, B, and C If something goes wrong, move on Giving up vs. Giving In Recliners on the race course What Mike things made him a worse athlete How your watch gets in your head SoftMan The best athletes know how to pivot Creating experience so you can navigate problems How to learn in training What to visualize before the race Controlling your environment? When you're missing the right signals The point was to win the Tour de France Don't be afraid to fail Easy and Hard are not paces, they're efforts Underperformance do to constant restraint Mike Tarrolly - mike@c26triathlon.com Robbie Bruce - robbie@c26triathlon.com

Sep 24, 2024

If you thought we would have a big celebration for #800, you are absolutely right! Today, we talk about how doing hard things like triathlon can be fun, even when they're not on the surface. We look at defeating race anxiety, lowering expectations while still performing well, fr-framing fun and what that means inside a race. We talk about respecting the distance and creating a healthy amount of fear no matter how confident you are. We look at the power in embracing the mystery, finding wins in figuring out the process. We talk about brining solutions and not problems into your life. Raising your mental game, breaking through the comfort zone, different levels of pain tolerance and if what we did was really hard or not. Celebrate 800 podcasts by shifting your perspective. Topics: Ironman vs. 70.3 distance Fall Season kick off Maryland flooding Late season race anxiety builds . . . NICE - descents Lowered expectations "I Just want to have fun" Re-Framing fun Once you're in it, you're in it Treat races with respect Every session matters We all get derailed Accepting who you are Real race perspective Fear Overconfidence Where are you in the athlete cycle? Finding a good trajectory Embracing the mystery of triathlon and life Raising your mental game When you're alone in a race, there's no script Break your comfort zone RPE is different for different athletes Pain tolerance Was this really "that" hard? How can you challenge yourself? Where you're next gear Slowing down and being careful Mike Tarrolly - mike@c26triathlon.com Robbie Bruce - robbie@c26triathlon.com

Sep 19, 2024

Want to race better? Master the principles in this podcast. Today, we look at what's really important for long course triathlon. The ability to hold form and effort over a long period of time. You can make it rocket science if you want, but the principles are pretty easy. Don't break down. But how do you get to that point? We talk about how to get there and nail the omnipresent philosophy of: It's not how fast you go, but how little you slow down. We look at how fatigue masks fitness, how it's important to test with fatigue, holding form when you need it most and the the real concept behind being "strong" in triathlon. Topics: 800th podcast all star cast?? Re capping our favorite podcast guests Fueling and fat oxidation All this information and people are still as confused as ever Fitness, form, and fatigue resistance We all like to test fresh, but . . . Measuring and training your ability to resist fatigue Pros are one thing, but how does it apply to age groupers? Closing the gap between fresh and fatigue effort Fatigue that shows up in the swim Time trials when you're tired in the pool Simplicity - negative split training Fatigue masks fitness RPE 8-9, the repeat an hour later Half marathons in the middle of IM training Being consistent with exact training while dealing with life Holding form through discomfort Your speed is irrelevant if you can't use it at the end VO2 max too high?? Worried about the wrong things in training Age Group obsession over their fresh performances Being economically efficient Get strong . . . at holding form Be physically and emotionally engaged for a long period of time. How is your body operating? Mike Tarrolly - mike@c26triathlon.com Robbie Bruce - robbie@c26triathlon.com

Sep 17, 2024

Are you too hard on yourself? Today we look at the challenges of consistency and commitment to racing and living free. It's easy to burn our consistency matches by layering pressure on the daily. There are so many distractions and experts in the world, but ultimately this comes back to us. What works, what doesn't, and how do we keep moving the right direction. We all have more potential than we think and sometimes it means taking a shot at breaking through your own Roger Banister 4 minute mile wall. Seeing and feeling it for yourself. Pressure is self imposed. Race and live free. Topics: Positive feedback Driving good discussions So many experts in the world What's right and what's wrong?? All athletes have different agendas Research proves what it wants to prove Tunnel vision Distracted by things that don't work for us Transitions in training and life Take your time with junk food Go easy on yourself Addictive nation Comfort food The rebel inside Progress over perfection Filling a voice Sugar addiction and empty calories Behind the 8-Ball On being tired Changing perspectives on getting sick Simplicity as a goal Burning commitment and consistency matches Pressure to always be better Pressure builds for 9 months from now Break through your own Roger Bannister wall Race demands training Mike Tarrolly - mike@c26triathlon.com Robbie Bruce - robbie@c26triathlon.com

Sep 12, 2024

Today, we give you a little food for thought on day to day nutrition and race fueling. We sort of explore the traditional triathlon thinking process and ask if you're really doing what's right for your long term health. We get into how to think about what's working and how to recognize what's not. On some levels it's complex, but it can be really simple if you start putting yourself first in the equation. We talk about fitness over nutrition and how to build your body for long distance triathlon. We get into glycogen, fat oxidation, and ask if training your gut is really a logical approach. We look at bonking, periodizing carbs and ask you to think about how you're fueling and if it really makes sense. The modern diet is filled with synthetic ingredients and proving to be a failure. Are we as performance athletes falling into the same trap? Topics: Critically thinking about your nutrition day to day Do you believe something is wonky? Nutrition for triathlon Not just a triathlete, but a human The highest performers are willing to try anything to win The difference between an answer and an option Fueling for training and racing Most things are processed Enormous consumption of carbs and sugars Inflammation is at the root of most problems Glycogen depleted state for pros Fat oxidation rates Train your gut?? Fitness over nutrition Can you really burn all the calories? Are we searching for the wrong answers? Sugar crashes Training your body to crave more junk Bonking - just as much mental? Working hard all the time Periodizing carbohydrates Fat burning machines How to be much better on race day Heart palpitations Telling your body how to work Can you explain why you take in the calories you do? $8 a Gell to become more inefficient Popping pills Worshiping at the alter of your nutrition brand Mike Tarrolly - mike@c26triathlon.com Robbie Bruce - robbie@c26triathlon.com

Sep 10, 2024

We go deep into what was Ironman Wisconsin and 70.3 weekend in Madison. C26 had a great showing again with over 40 athletes racing and a 2nd place tri club performance in the 70.3 and 4th in the full. Stay tuned for a deep dive into race fueling. We talk about why the perfect weather wasn't exactly perfect. We look at the two loop swim challenges and why it takes more out of you than you think. We get into the bike and the constant need to be engaged. The challenges of the roads, the terrain, and the wind. We get into the bike and the course changes along with why it can sneak up on you. Then, there is an intense discussion bout Ironman Nutrition. We dive into sodium, carbs, sugar, and water and ask the question: Are most of us taking in too much? There are a lot of schools of thought and we explore why so many people have issues with their nutrition on race day. It's a long one for us, so if you stick around till the end, we'll be impressed. Topics: A whirlwind of a weekend and huge showing by the team. Community is what drives it How many people actually raced? Volunteers for two days has to be a tough ask Is the 70.3 diluting the full, or . . . The challenges of a two loop swim Was it the perfect conditions?? Bike course and body blows Everything was fine until the wind . . . Easing into the day can be tough The drain of mental engagement is underrated Staying present The more you know . . . the less you understand? Deep discussion about fueling and hydration You need JUST ENOUGH nutrition and not more Are we overloading on race day? How does your fitness affect fueling? Water and sodium There must be a reason water is first at the aid stations "This isn't really healthy, but it's what I do." Are you un-knowingly wrecking your body? The emotion of the finish line Why do we do this? Mike Tarrolly - mike@c26triathlon.com Robbie Bruce - robbie@c26triathlon.com

Sep 2, 2024

Looks like it will be cooling down for the weekend and today Mike and Robbie walk through what that means if you're racing. If you handle the little things well, the weather may just turn out perfect for your needs. But, if you're cold and don't fuel, hydrate correctly, it could be an issue. We go through how to handle the morning swim, including when to put on the wetsuit, we'll take you into transition and out on the bike course with the right clothes. Then we'll look at the run course change along with how what time you finish the bike will make a big difference in how you should address the run. For more insights on Ironman Wisconsin, please see these interviews with 3 of our coaches who were on the podium last year at Ironman Wisconsin: Erin Koerner: https://youtu.be/B0VByQ_cTBM CJ Castle: https://youtu.be/gXu32A5-0LA Parker Watt: https://youtu.be/jj5w6RRcp_Q Topics: Wisconsin course preparation How the cooler temps will affect your race decisions Coach interviews: see above links Going from training in heat to a cool race Wet and cold out of the swim, what next? We're always creating headwind on the bike Strategies for the start of the bike Watch your extremities: feet, hands, ears Don't put on your wetsuit just to stay warm The water will be the warmest place Tims for staying warm on the bike Be careful of getting too cold Too much peeing on the bike or run? Beward of a fast start on the run Core temp Muscle damage Special needs bags - prep How to dress at the Expo to make new friends Mike Tarrolly - mike@c26triathlon.com Robbie Bruce - robbie@c26triathlon.com

Aug 30, 2024

We start with the pros and cons of the new Ironman Chattanooga bike course. We look at whether or not these courses are really that crowded. We talk unorthodox training as a strategy for health and long term enjoyment of the sport. We also look at Ironman branding and our C26 community. We get into the challenges of late and early season races. We talk about finding what you really like and how that can be the fuel. And we get into getting better in the off season. What are the goals, and how do you make them work. Topics: The NEW Ironman Chattanooga Bike course Are courses really as crowded as we think? On your left . . . and staying in your lane Unorthodox training Reinventing philosophies as a coach What would Rocky do? Goal of staying healthy and finding long term enjoyment Brand problem when it comes to triathlon Breaking traditional training patterns What we love about the C26 Community The challenges of early and late season races Setting off-season goals and hitting them Find something you like Searching for ways to be excited Hyper focus Mike Tarrolly - mike@c26triathlon.com Robbie Bruce - robbie@c26triathlon.com

Aug 27, 2024

The heat is back but the stress never left and it's a good reminder. We talk open water swim and your pace and if it's right and if training in the pool is better than OW. Are you wiped out or just fueling poorly. What happens when you face the Training Peaks Hell Week Council? Are metrics making us lazy? Maybe you just need to open up your legs. The most important variable when it comes to volume and or intensity. Re-testing your run, plus, will Chattanooga have a new bike course? If so, what do you do? Topics: Heat and cortisol 2:45 swim pace in OW Chattanooga bike course change? Run course?? Training Peaks Hell Week Council Wiped out or bad hydration/fueling? Carb intake two days ago Metrics make us lazy Power meter or smart trainer? How much is too much Opening up the legs Fast twitch vs slow twitch IM Kansas? Coaching or plans? Volume and intensity - absorbing is what matters When's a good time to re-test your run Mike Tarrolly - mike@c26triathlon.com Robbie Bruce - robbie@c26triathlon.com

Aug 22, 2024

Focus on the details is very important when it comes to your race, but what are the right details? Today, we get into the "no man's land" of training. Pre-race planning, effective taper, and post race discoveries. Data can be important, but obsessing over collecting information has nothing to do with racing well. How are you using your data, and better yet, what are the major things you need to nail down before you go on to the minors? What are you going to do if something goes wrong in a race? How can you make this race feel easier? Data is like the ingredients for a recipe, but how you put them together is the most important part. Topics: Trips into town and hoodie weather No man's land of training Taper - So easy to lose focus Race analysis When the race blows up or did it just hurt? Information overload Collecting data and using it the right way Data is like meal ingredients When race times stay about the same for you Inside the race is a puzzle Had a good race, but think it wasn't? Laying an egg when "perfectly" trained Good races when not trained Get into "nothing to lose mode" Race free Elite athletes have different lives Majoring in the minors Race day gets in our heads How many of us have perfect races? Guessing is not an answer Mike Tarrolly - mike@c26triathlon.com Robbie Bruce - robbie@c26triathlon.com

Aug 20, 2024

The inaugural IM Louisville 70.3 kicked off with a bang and we have an on location report. We'll talk about all the expectations and the realities and how they turned this into an even better experience than we predicted. The slow swim, the "fast" bike, and the challenging run. Everything's on the table including the business acumen of the infamous Love Boutique. Topics: What is "pre-peak?" "Think" bars Louisville extroverting Local Politics and racing 5 year contract? Going in with low expectations Swim fears The swim was on all along? Swim current "indicators" Wetsuit optional a good choice?? The swim was actually an equalizer Headwind in the water Even 45 minutes is a long time in the water Long transitions and swim could have meant 10 minutes When and how to mount your bike No turns, speed, and normalized power Lots of gearing Challenging run Aid Stations and volunteers 6 podiums for C26 Overall even rating is . . . Athletes like a challenge Highlighting areas for you to improve Mike Tarrolly - mike@c26triathlon.com Robbie Bruce - robbie@c26triathlon.com

Aug 16, 2024

C26 is in Louisville in big numbers and today Coach Robbie joins from the Omni Hotel lobby to talk about the vibe for Louisville 70.3. We talk about the swim potential, bike strategies, and the run challenges. We also talk about how to lead up to your races without getting drained so you can leave it on the course. We're also joined by C26 Coach, CJ, who is racing Louisville. He gives us his insight into how he'll be tackling the bike course with HR and Power. We also hear from C26 athlete Brian Snell who just finished Lake Placid and will be doing the swim relay. Topics: On site at Louisville 2800+ racers lining up What's going on with the swim?? Louisville is back in August where it should be Temperament of the city having a race back How does downtown Louisville look? Temperatures look favorable, but . . . Elevation profiles Fair and challenging course C26 Relay Team Burnt Buscuits Coach CJ interview C26 athlete Brian Snell joins the show to talk Ironman Blues We only have so many matches Tempering your expectations Re-charging the battery before you race Free dollar bills Mike Tarrolly - mike@c26triathlon.com Robbie Bruce - robbie@c26triathlon.com

Aug 13, 2024

Today we break down how volume and intensity overlap. Just because something is defined as "easy" doesn't mean it's not intense. How do you think about intensity? Do you train in a way to build fatigue resistance and hold form? Some of these thoughts may surprise you. Topics: Shout out to a friend of the podcast Volume or intensity? Age groupers vs. pros. We think of volume as time . . . but . . . 2 hours easy vs. 1:30 intensity Volume of time or intensity? What's the difference? Fatigue resistance and keeping form When you can't hold form over duration Holding Z2 forever Breaking up your swim, bike, and run during a race Durability with form. Mike Tarrolly - mike@c26triathlon.com Robbie Bruce - robbie@c26triathlon.com

Aug 8, 2024

A lot of us really complicate things in the water, but today we're looking at a few "simple" concepts that can really make a difference in your swim speed. We'll look at how and why to master these techniques and what it will mean for your overall enjoyment of the sport and the swim. These are not drills, they are effective and relatively simple techniques that you must make second nature before you will get faster. We also look at Louisville 70.3 and the panic around water and road conditions. Topics: Louisville 70.3 Race water quality Facebook panic Road conditions Online swim school What we see in swim analysis Early vertical forearm Breathing Tucking chin Out of breath? Sink to the bottom Lungs too full of air? Hydrodynamics vs. aerodynamics It's all about the drag Going out too fast Finding good breathing BEFORE the race When drills make no sense Firm but not rigid The Clock analogy Do drills WHILE you're swimming Swim slower and own your form Mike Tarrolly - mike@c26triathlon.com Robbie Bruce - robbie@c26triathlon.com

Aug 7, 2024

Everyone has different life scenarios and it's up to you to figure out what works best in training. Is it not enough, too much? Why do you think that? Today, we look at carving your own way within the outline. Things to look at as you train for different distances. How to be confident you'll be ready to perform on race day. We talk about mental bandwidth and stocking tenacity for race day. Looking for flow state, key warm up thoughts, and ways to not leave your race in training. Topics: Why am I doing this? Not enough or too much? Assuming e should feel bad during Ironman training Volume dependent on the race distance? Olympic distance training similar to 70.3 Different life scenarios Creatitivity and letting out the athlete Enjoying the sessions. "I feel like I need . . . " Every workout doesn't have to be crushed Athletes needs are different Flow state "I don't want to know" The loudest tend to be more insecure Believe in your training resume Leaving your race in training Mental bandwidth We take the loss - you take the wins Shortening the race in your mind Trying to figure out what works for YOU Warm ups Mike Tarrolly - mike@c26triathlon.com Robbie Bruce - robbie@c26triathlon.com

Aug 2, 2024

We talk Olympics' triathlon. We get into the heat. We get into adjusting for the heat. We talk Norwegian method as a strategy or burnout? Adrenaline as your only fuel. Swimming in a pool before a race if the swim is cancelled. Post race recovery food and methods. The goal is not the session. Downward spirals. And your NEED TO KNOWS about Louisville 70.3 Topics: Monogetti in the heat Elimination of toxins Coconuts What if your race was pushed back a day? Olympics' Triathlon Norwegian method Red - Color for RPE Hard work, consistency, communication Longevity goal: Be in for the long run Adrenaline for fuel The ease of consumption Swim in a pool if IM Swim is cancelled? Post race recovery foods and methods Adjusting your zones times for heat How to keep enthusiasm after a race In the run lab When we see yellow in TP The goal is not the session We care about your race . . . and health Pom pon megaphone coach Downward spirals Need to knows about LOUISVILLE 70.3 How to stay cool Mike Tarrolly - mike@c26triathlon.com Robbie Bruce - robbie@c26triathlon.com

Jul 30, 2024

Great questions from the listeners. We get pretty deep into HR training and testing, along with intensity control and duration. We look at prescription load model, reading HR. Are you getting fitter or just tired? Swimming less for easy swim races?? How much racing is too much or too little? How to keep your head in the game. Typical amount of training hours per distance. How to train year round and stay engaged. Topics: Our Wisconsin Camp Great Ironman Training Weekends Asterisk by a gold medal? Preferred HR testing model 180-Age 30 Minute test - threshold McMilan calculator Building Cake and Z2 Training When going long is inappropriate Intensity control vs. duration Training prescription load model Practicing getting slower or better? Inching up the HR Are you fitter or Tired? Intensity control and recovery Strategies for specific races Swim less? Swim recovery How many races is too much? Racing too much or too little? How to mix in a sprint or olympic Race then run afterwards? Keeping your head in the game Typical training hours per week for a spring, olympic, half, full Training year round and engaged Communication with coaches Mike Tarrolly - mike@c26triathlon.com Robbie Bruce - robbie@c26triathlon.com

Jul 23, 2024

Topics: C26 Camp in Madison Lake Placid, Ohio, Oregon Ironman Branding problem? 20-30 Hour Weeks Extreme results The need to be expensive Appreciating free time Adaptive training Using race day as a metric for success The process as the success Excited to train - invigorated Sacrificing a whole season for one day When something just ain't right More or less training Long rides of 6 hours vs. 4 hours We usually love what we're good at Mike Tarrolly - mike@c26triathlon.com Robbie Bruce - robbie@c26triathlon.com

Jul 18, 2024

Many of us can look at the metrics, but how deep is our understanding? Today, we look at the decorations of triathlon in your training platform. Are you just becoming addicted to new numbers for the sake of it? Are the numbers confusing you more than letting you be your best? Do you really understand how you feel during a given workout? Should you push harder or take the pedal off the gas? Is your FTP right today? Data is helpful but it should have a beautiful connection with the way you feel. Topics: What's your interpretation of "hard?" Slammed racing weekend Ebbs and flows of personalities Race week is like the Bride and Groom on wedding week New to the sport? Threshold doesn't mean your max What does it feel like? Race blind without a watch Listen to your body RPE Heal thyself Angry emails . . . wait . . . same with TP comments Use your eyes Don't judge a day by the weather or a workout in the first 30 minutes "I'm not on pace right now" Tour de France by feel? Race day is an empty basket The best super computer is you Building the effort skin I "had it" TP Metrics as decorations Addicted to overtraining Mike Tarrolly - mike@c26triathlon.com Robbie Bruce - robbie@c26triathlon.com

Jul 16, 2024

How do you think about training? Are you going for race times or truly working on things that will make you better? Today, we look at different mindsets and how to not get trapped in training paces and performances. We look at the full forest of a race and how you can have a more objective view of your training, your progress, and future racing success. Long swim sets, noodle arms, tire pressure, arm fatigue resistance, inputs for the best days. So many athletes are naive or in denial. Get a clear picture of what's making you better and how to judge your performances with the big picture in mind. Topics: Big race week "What do you think about doing this?" Recon on a course Designing the attack Not riding the course before? More hesitant on training rides Training slower Tire pressure Arm fitness and fatigue resistance Can't old aero The Bodh's overall experience Experimenting Road conditions Total body preparation Long swim sets and noodle arms When to ride aero and when not to Starting with or against the wind Training to learn False positives in training F*k up your training on purpose What is truly a pass or fail? Inputs: which ones are important Changing your inputs If you've done it, you can do it again Naive or in denial? Solid and appropriate training is the best solution Mike Tarrolly - mike@c26triathlon.com Robbie Bruce - robbie@c26triathlon.com

Jul 11, 2024

Yesterday, the two greatest riders in the world charged toward the finish line in Stage 11 of the Tour de France with completely different styles. Today, we look at both approaches and use it as an analogy for how you can go about your training and racing. There's no one right answer for this sport, and we can all get better by taking little pieces here and there. You don't have to be someone you're not, but we can all benefit from understanding who that is and what our weaknesses are. Are you racing strategically with science and data or are you racing by effort for the goosebumps? ***Stay tuned at the end for an interview with our C26 Coach Chuck Knuth. Bio below. Topics: Episode 800 party? Tour de France talk The leaders You gotta be you Taking someone's strategy and making it your own Being in the gray Making f*ck ups more purposeful Happy, content, objective Trying to be someone you're not You are the placebo - Aaron Rogers People have different flow states "Mostly" do what you love Effort and goosebumps Learn to dislike things a little less Mentality and taste buds change When we don't know shit Mike Tarrolly - mike@c26triathlon.com Robbie Bruce - robbie@c26triathlon.com ** C26 Coach Chuck Knuth's Bio Growing up, Coach Chuck had an intense fear of water that prevented him from swimming in deep water. At 15, he flipped an old 10-speed bike and knocked out a few of his teeth. Clearly, he was destined to become a triathlete. Despite that oh-so-promising start, he is today an athlete, a fan, and a mentor who is obsessed with this sport. His tally (which is probably already outdated) includes 13 full Ironmans, nine 70.3s, countless olympic- and sprint-distance races, and no fewer than 20 half and full marathons. To top it all off, in 2024, he is lucky enough to race in the Ironman World Championships in Kailua-Kona, Hawaii. As a coach, every athlete comes with a new puzzle. You and Coach Chuck will work together to create the approach that works best for you and gets you to your goal. Not every workout can be a home run, but at the same time, not all bad ones are strikeouts. He'll be your loudest cheerleader and the person who pushes you to challenge yourself, but he's also the first to be realistic about the process. When he's not training or racing, you'll find him traveling with his wife, Amanda; relaxing at home with their dog; rebuilding and tinkering on cars; or working toward his next big goal: getting his pilot's license.

Jul 9, 2024

Today we look how to get effective volume and why recovery should be an instrumental part of everything you do. We look at why it's important to be aware of how and when you workout. We look at falling in love with the weather, good and bad. We talk about why summer can be the best time for base training. We look at making swim, bike and run EASIER. We talk about the Tour de France gravel stage and the importance of the day off. Spacing out your sessions and making sure you have enough fuel for your workouts. Topics: Digging a hole to go nowhere Spacing volume The weather is what it is Year round structure and support The goal: always be fitter and faster Best time of year for base training? Using time and duration as EXPERIENCE How to embrace weather extremes The body is usually trying to warm up or cool down Using workouts to learn Spacing out sessions Sometimes sleeping better is the best training Triathletes as masochists It's not fun to beat yourself down Food and Fuel and ability to do more Gravel stage of the Tour de France Hammered in training . . . hammered in life Too much intensity Building your ability to recover Paying attention to when and how you workout Take time to peel back the layers Avg. power and normalized Training can be energizing and/or draining You need breaks Mike Tarrolly - mike@c26triathlon.com Robbie Bruce - robbie@c26triathlon.com

Jul 2, 2024

Topics: Do you know in your heart it's the right thing? Challenging our listeners Being proud of yourself Keep showing up Make one clear goal The joy of the work The perils of comparison Podium from the chin down Back of the pack from the chin up Not many "ups" Can you reflect on the good things? Only commenting on the bad days Easy needs to be easy, hard needs to be hard Never satisfied Be grateful The freedom to be free That workout sucked (race microcosm) Mark Allen training It's easy to get lost in the process Chasing the race Racing free It's about listening, not ignoring Turn the page (don't think about it) Don't take everything so seriously Mike Tarrolly - mike@c26triathlon.com Robbie Bruce - robbie@c26triathlon.com

Jun 21, 2024

Topics: Predicting your race Detached from expectations Taking a week away from podcast for Triathlon Camp New 70.3 coming close to Mike? Typa A Insecure? Olympic Trials Lack of objectivity Why do you think you should be faster? Is it more a wish, or want, or hope? Tri-calc Potential is different than reality Reverse engineering goals Having a goal you're not working at Irrelevant feelings Unchained - Documentary Blind survey of Age Groupers vs. Pros Want to get faster? Do this … Steady wins the race Getting better, or faster? Adding work we've done but not subtracting what we haven't done Hard work and perseverance Practicing "getting through it" Sprint finishes in the tour When all we think about is the icing . . . Mike Tarrolly - mike@c26triathlon.com Robbie Bruce - robbie@c26triathlon.com

Jun 18, 2024

This one is all about getting more results and enjoyment out of your training. Be creative and make things work. Don't trudge through training tired and uninterested. A little undertrained is always better than being overtrained. Both for the race and your longevity. Do this for the right reasons and find ways to make training GIVE you energy, not take it away. Save the Death March for Race Day. Topics: Your only worry during the heat Adapting to life situations Saddle pain Pool closed Traditional training plans When riding and swimming are paramount Undertrained vs overtrained Too much confidence could mean overtraining Fitness is fitness Don't be sedentary We just sit Walk You work work work, then we put on the icing Gray zone Mt. Bike for run supplement Death March - Save it for the race Flexible on the fkaround Mike Tarrolly - mike@c26triathlon.com Robbie Bruce - robbie@c26triathlon.com

Jun 10, 2024

***Be sure to stay tuned at the end of the podcast for an interview with C26 Coach, Erin Koerner. Topics: Are you trying too hard Swimming harder, but slower Coming back from an injury Our data is often inaccurate Treadmills, wearables, power meters Are food labels precise? Tracking food macros Is the answer really more? Over-stimulated Low expectations for the win Turning a blind eye to potential problems Dealing with niggles or pretending they're not there Do more or nothing? Doing more is a "during" decision Recovery is the magic Going to work or doing work? Being aware of the effort you put in How can we do less to get faster? Forcing ourselves into shape Wo are we trying to please? What are we trying to validate? Are we sure this is the answer? Shorter training weeks Scheduled life for less stress Mike Tarrolly - mike@c26triathlon.com Robbie Bruce - robbie@c26triathlon.com Coach Erin - Bio - https://c26triathlon.com/about/coaches/erin-koerner/ Coach Erin is a full-time paramedic. Currently, she works for Southern Ozaukee Fire Department and Milwaukee Area Technical College where she is in charge of the Milwaukee Fire Department Cadet Paramedic Program. She has a Masters Degree in Domestic Terrorism and spent a few years living in Kuwait working for the government, which was a life changing experience! She got into triathlons a few years after graduating from University of Wisconsin Stevens Point where she ran Cross Country and Track and Field. She was one of the few who thought, the longer the race the better! She ran a few marathons, qualified for Boston, and then realized she needed a new challenge so tried triathlon. That was 14 years ago! She has been competing on and off since, but has been the most consistent in training and racing since joining C26 in 2019. She enjoys the full Ironman distance the most. As of September 2023, she will have completed her 8th full distance race. Coach Erin is looking forward to coaching with C26 because she believes as human beings, we are made to accomplish hard things. Showing people they can be gritty, they are capable of doing challenging things, and they are allowed to feel proud is a gift to be involved in. Helping people along this journey and in life is a true gift. Fun Facts About Coach Erin: She fosters and adopts (foster failure) Great Danes from the Great Dane Rescue of Minnesota and Wisconsin. Currently, she has one pup named Odin, master thief and part terrorist. In her spare time, she spends time in Wisconsin with her family. She has a love for mustard and is in a mustard-of-the-month club. She also enjoys an adventure from time to time and hiked rim-to-rim-to-rim in the Grand Canyon—43 miles with 20,000 feet of elevation gain! It took a long 20 hours, but was incredible!

Jun 6, 2024

Whether it's a niggle, injury, anxiety, or fear, there's always a way to spin things in a positive direction. Today, we look at the wide range of challenges triathlon delivers, and offer several solutions for how to make setbacks work in your favor. One of our favorite mantras is, Do Something. Do something that will create momentum, or simply drag you out of your current state of struggle. We also look at ways to remember that you have been doing amazing things. Things that a lot of people won't attempt. And, how you can use your experience to remind you that anything is possible. *** Be sure to stay tuned after the main podcast for an interview with one of our coaches, Jeremy Scherer. Topics: Injuries, niggles, anxiety, fear, and overcoming. We coach a WIDE range of athletes Endurance sports don't necessarily require a ton of "talent" Who can go to the next level? Injury or niggles as opportunities Old injuries that keep re-surfacing Triathlon usually gives you an option Getting through fear Becoming a different person Can't rush fitness . . . but . . . Swimming in cold water Overtrained, or under-recovered? Sedentary life and "injury" Fitness is fitness Find something different to do 20 Steps to the lake, but . . . With age, not slowing down can be getting faster Make this enjoyable Your geography doesn't define you You are adaptable Don't stop at yellow Mike Tarrolly - mike@c26triathlon.com Robbie Bruce - robbie@c26triathlon.com Coach Jeremy's Bio https://c26triathlon.com/about/coaches/jeremy-scherer/ Coach Jeremy grew up in Michigan and enjoyed a variety of individual sports. He was on the high school ski team in the winter racing slalom, giant slalom, and Super G, and played golf in the summers. He met his wife, Kim, at Western Michigan University in Kalamazoo, MI. They lived in Michigan, Texas, and Indiana before deciding to head back home to Michigan. Most of his career has been spent in the finance and sales management industry. Like many triathletes, he signed up for a sprint triathlon at the urging of a friend. As soon as he crossed the finish line, he wanted to sign up for another one and see how much he could improve. He found that he enjoyed the challenge of improving, and looking to go longer. After a decade of racing triathlons (everything from sprint distance to full distance), ultra runs, bike races, and other events, he still relishes the challenge. But more importantly, he finds the friends and "family" he has met along the way to be the best thing about his endurance sports journey. He and his wife have three very active boys. They are in football, baseball, bowling, and more. During the summer, they like to spend time up north enjoying the lake. He also enjoys reading, listening to podcasts, and getting together with friends and neighbors.

Jun 4, 2024

In the world of Apps and Special Offers, we present . . . cutting through the clutter. We start with the simplicity of the early days of Training Peaks and weave our way through Instagram Ads, Lactate testing, and other crazes and phases. In the end we boil this sport down to something really simple, which we believe can be the difference between true success and/or more mediocrity. Let's not get ahead of ourselves. Let's start right where we're at. And be sure to stay tuned after the main podcast for an interview with one of our new coaches. Top 10 Finisher at last year's Ironman Wisconsin, Parker Watt. Bio below. Topics: There's always something. . . Early days of Training Peaks So much noise Turning inward to find the answer Distraction and Quick fixes Crazes and Phases Diet and Nutrition controversy Grounding Who are you and what are you capable of? The amount of apps in Training Peaks Perfection . . . the 2nd loop Getting ahead of ourselves The mental work Self critique Post Race reality check It comes down to old fashioned work Accelorators and marketing Total body balance Mike Tarrolly - mike@c26triathlon.com Robbie Bruce - robbie@c26triathlon.com Parker Watt Bio - Email: parker@c26triathlon.com Coach Parker has been competing in endurance sports since 2014 when a friend convinced him to sign up for the 12.5-mile "Swim Around Key West". He's been hooked ever since, completing four Ironmans and over ten 70.3s. In addition to swimming competitively through high school, he also has experience coaching youth swimming. He got into triathlons as a way to live a physically and mentally healthier lifestyle, and he loves the supportive nature of the tri community. He's passionate about using his experiences to help others navigate a challenging, but very rewarding, sport. Coach Parker lives in Salt Lake City, has two dogs, and loves to get out into the mountains to relax and hike in his free time. He also loves to travel and is always researching the next national park, city or beach to visit.

May 30, 2024

Are you throwing in the towel right before a big breakthrough? Today, we cast based on a quote, "The magic you're looking gor is in the work you're avoiding." We look at the concept behind patient training, and what breakthroughs look like. We talk about race expectations and how they should rarely, if ever, be the main goal. This is about enjoying the process and being in the moment with training and your life. What do you do when no one is looking? Stay tuned after the main podcast for an interview with one of our awesome coaches, Nikki Leo. Her bio is here , or below. Topics: "The magic you're looking for is in the work you're avoiding" Big Johnson and Ron Jon Burnout - Stress Finishers - Starters Breakthroughs Accomplishing something you're afraid of The cycle of change Just when it gets the toughest, you're probably ready Progress is achieved with patience If you can't enjoy the process, you're f**ked Patience equals being in the moment Racing expectations What do you do when no one is looking? Is your momentum good or bad? Mike Tarrolly - mike@c26triathlon.com Robbie Bruce - robbie@c26triathlon.com Nikki Leo, Bio : Coach Nicki has been a part of C26 since November 2019. Like many, she found this amazing team through the Crushing Iron Podcast , and her life in sport has never been the same. Though she coaches and has an educational background in endurance sports, she still utilizes a coach for herself. Utilizing a coach offers an athlete the opportunity to share their journey and goals, and it gives them someone to celebrate victories as well as understand the defeats. She was born and raised in Missouri, though she has spent most of her adult life traveling for school and finally settling in Colorado for the last 25 years. She lives just outside the mecca of triathlon, Boulder, and enjoys the accessibility of sport on a daily basis: great trails, abundance of race venues, and daily pro athlete sightings. Coach Nicki started triathlon in the year 2000, competing in sprint and Olympic distance events, eventually moving up to her first full in 2002. However, she was hit by a car while cycling and didn't compete again until 2011. Since then, she has completed 17 full Ironmans (including qualifying and participating in World Championships in Kona), over 50 70.3 Ironmans, and various single sport activities. Since finding C26, her mantra has been to try anything that scares her…physically, emotionally, or a combo of both…because she can…because she wants to be braver with her life. By day, she runs an employee wellness program and onsite medical clinic for city employees and their family members. Working in the benefits world has given her a wealth of knowledge about a variety of health topics. Her education includes a degree in Cardiac Nursing, a Master's in Exercise Physiology and Business Administration, and a Doctorate in Exercise Physiology with emphasis on Health Education. She is an endurance sport nerd—following in any way she can—to better understand and just have a ton of useless information at hand for conversation at C26 camps. Family is very important to her: She has been married to her husband, Will, for 20 years and they have a 16 year-old (adopted son from Guatemala) named Dominic. She is also a huge advocate for the following causes: mental health and addiction, cancer (she is a 3-time cancer survivor), and animals. As your coach, she can offer you this: Her passion for sport and her devoted attention in making you the best HUMAN you can be…and when sport fits in there, that is even better! She believes in a holistic approach when developing an athlete, looking at all factors in your life that can help you succeed and reach your goals. So, let's do this…together.

May 29, 2024

Today we look at how workouts weave together with soothing, straining, and stressful sessions. The C26 Triple S! This one is great for all athletes and at the center of how to be consistent, improve, and not go through life shelled. Stress on the body is definitely the way to get better, but if you're not recovering, or understanding the concept/difference between strain and stress, you will eventually end up in trouble. Patience is a great asset on the race course and it is a learned practice in training. When you should go hard and when you should pull back are key factors in getting better, and frankly, feeling good in your life. ***Be sure to stick around at the end of this podcast for an interview with CJ Castle, one of our new coaches. Bio Below. Topics: Soothing, Straning, Stressful The Purpose of Endurance sports Do you find it boring? Going harder on recovery rides? Patience is an asset in racing Interview with CJ Castle one of our new coaches Less work, but harder? Stress the body, then recover When a 2K easy swim is like a day off Soothing runs, straining runs, stressful runs How temperature turns straining into stressful The legs just wanted to go today, coach! Going to the well equals stressful Don't you want to feel good? Tendency to PROVE that you've got it The concept of consequence Soothing Days to Get back to normal The body always gives signs Expectations cause lack of wisdom Adapt, adjust, soothe Feeling awesome after a few days off vs. feeling "good" Never miss a workout? Even distribution Grinder vs. a Home Run hitter Small Ball Quality sessions You gotta make your own edits Shorter tapers Keeping tension in the legs When is the hay REALLY in the barn? Mike Tarrolly - mike@c26triathlon.com Robbie Bruce - robbie@c26triathlon.com CJ Castle - C26 Coach Bio Coach C.J. has been racing and coaching triathlon and endurance sports for over 25 years. He spent close to a decade racing professionally, and has been coaching both at the university level and individually throughout his adult life. Following retirement from elite-level racing, he returned to graduate school earning a M.S. in exercise physiology, and continued to evolve both his knowledge of athletes and coaching, thus further developing his ability to help others reach their goals. As he balances being a husband, father of four, career professional, and his love of competition, triathlon and endurance sports remain a cornerstone in his life. C.J. is passionate about fitness as a lifestyle, and believes that every athlete's personal journey toward their goals should enrich their lives. His experience has given him a unique understanding of how to balance the stresses of everyday life, family, career, and extracurricular commitments, with progress, health, happiness, and achievement of one's goals. While he believes that the general path toward an endurance lifestyle is similar for everyone, he also believes each individual's journey is highly specific. Through open communication, trust, and a cooperative relationship, he relies on a strategy of prescribing the most effective training at the right time for each athlete to reach their goals, while not having to sacrifice the other loves in their life. While the 70.3 and Ironman distance hold a special place in his heart, he also races and has unique experience in events including Xterra, mountain bike endurance racing, mountain bike stage racing, running events of all distances, and many others. He has been fortunate to have the opportunity to help guide athletes of all levels (first timers, professionals, collegiate athletes, collegiate champions, and world championship qualifiers) to achieve their goals. He believes that fitness helps us to be happier, healthier, and enriches our lives. C.J. looks forward to the opportunity to chat with you about your personal journey.

May 23, 2024

Whether we're a front pack, middle pack, or back of the pack athlete, we can all learn from each other. Today we look at the different ways to think about racing based on your experience. We dig back into finding satisfaction in your training, re-cultivating your "why" and what it takes to break free from your current pack, or even get over the hump for your goals. Do we take things for granted? Recalibrate our desires? Can we find satisfaction in creating a little pain? Racing usually comes back to the simple things. We'll go through the steps to own your journey and your next race. Topics: Our favorite podcast guests Top ten finisher and last ten finisher Different backgrounds Margins for error Front pack, middle pack, back pack What are you trying to achieve? Some people don't even want to race You have to understand yourself first When objectivity is behind reality Own your journey and race Are you really giving your most? Wrapped up in time and placement Middle of the pack athletes and no man's land Don't forget where you came from Ability to be proud of what you've done Define your why again Losing the ability to power through mentally Spending your life in a doorway? Being special from the chin up Finding satisfaction in a little pain Make things feel easy Mike Tarrolly - mike@c26triathlon.com Robbie Bruce - robbie@c26triathlon.com

May 21, 2024

Today we dovetail off Chattanooga 70.3 and Moro Bay. We start by talking about swimming and how it should not be taken lightly. We ask if shortening the swim cut off would make people train harder to be stronger swimmers? We also talk about bike congestion and if it's really that bad or many people just aren't prepared with their bike handling. This is really about putting yourself in race situations before you get to the race. Are you training enough in open water? Working on your bike handling? Taking the harder way home with hills, etc? How do you get your body ready for Race Speed. Topics: Camp packed leisure activity Moro Bay - Tough swim The swim cut off too long? Taking the swim seriously Was it the conditions or your fitness? Avoiding going back to the scene of the crime Massive fear in the water The swim will be hard Bike comfort Crowded bike course. Nervous? Getting used to game (race) speed Wind, bikes, crowds Expose yourself to the uncomfortable Train for strength and speed Create your own pressure Take the hard way home It takes effort How much open water swimming each week? Outside vs. Inside Mike Tarrolly - mike@c26triathlon.com Robbie Bruce - robbie@c26triathlon.com

May 16, 2024

Today, we look at energy breakdowns for your swim, bike, and run. We also get into how to handle A, B, and C races. Are they really different? Are you setting goals for today or down the road? We also look at A, B, and C goals for each individual race. Do you want to see how much you can push the bike and still run? Swim hard or reel it in? How do you keep going on the bike. Self-talk, toughness, and nutrition. Can you put yourself in objective space? Are you ready to dig deep, or find in-race recovery points? What's your your ceiling for discomfort on race day? Topics: Join Our Email list and get a free swimming PDF at C26triathlon.com Ironman Facebook group panic Setting your race strategy Building a checklist Goals: Time or performance? What's the goal for today? A, B, and C Races How much energy do you use on each portion? A, B, and C Goals for the day If you feel good, take what you got Don't fold, figure something out The performance spectrum How long can you go without imploding? Experimenting with nutrition Practicing toughness The goal is to gain information Testing or body of work? Cramping and bonking . . . is it really sodium? What's your ceiling of discomfort in the swim, bike and run? Ending on a good note If a race feels easy . . . . Mike Tarrolly - mike@c26triathlon.com Robbie Bruce - robbie@c26triathlon.com

May 14, 2024

Today we give you all the secrets to more enjoyable training, which will obviously transfer into better racing . . . and maybe even a happier life. Are you going about your training in the right places with the right approach? Topics: Summer is here . . . Finding routes you enjoy Having great training options It's hard to get burned out Finding a groove that works for you Refusing to run or ride inside Knowing what works The wind Power meters and FTP tests The pool vs. a lake Watts inside vs. Out Cycling outside is a total mental shift Running outside vs. treadmill Training routes that check the boxes Spontaneity and adventure Going with what feels right Figuring things out through experience Pro racing vs. amateur racing Feeling younger as you get older You're either hurt or getting better Running shoe talk - Newton's, K Swiss Over seeking comfort Mike Tarrolly - mike@c26triathlon.com Robbie Bruce - robbie@c26triathlon.com

May 9, 2024

Lots of talk about open water including, how comfort, how to approach workouts, and length of stroke. More discussion about the feel for water today, and a sidebar into the feel for the bike and run. How often should you use the pull buoy? What about paddles? How to breathe right and fix dead spots in your stroke. Topics: Weather and running and emotions Open Water Training Integrity of swim workouts in open water Comfort in Open Water Smaller hands and feel for the water Counting strokes Timing of turning your head to breathe Feeling with your wrist Pauses and dead spots How to breathe Sighting as part of your stroke Weight training for swimming How often should you use a pull buoy?? Paddles/pull buoy/mixed with all out 50s Plain old genetics Find the optimum stroke for your body type Feel for the water, bike, and run ------------- Mike Tarrolly - mike@c26triathlon.com Robbie Bruce - robbie@c26triathlon.com

May 7, 2024

Are you struggling to get faster despite thinking your form is correct? Are you an adult onset swimmer that just can't seem to solve the riddle? This podcast is for you. We go deep into being a stronger, faster, and more relaxed swimmer. We talk about the things you should actually be doing vs. spending your time on drills you don't understand. Swimming is about connecting your mind to the action of the stroke. Today we look at ways you can truly get better by focusing on what works and not spending time overthinking. Topics: Setting a tone for the day There's no excuse not to get better Doing everything right, but not getting faster Adult athletes Good drummers (an swimmers) don't think too much Don't fight the water Stop trying to change everything Get better at what you're doing right We can see you thinking What's your swim age? Early development Wiring first the first time Can't seem to get a feel for the water Fist drill, skulling, doggy paddle Slow down to feel the water Feel for water is an enigma Finding speeds in the water Limb swimmers Slip and path of the least resistance Bilateral Breathing Swimming with a band Strides in the water Disjointed vs. Fluid Coaching Inquiries: Mike Tarrolly - mike@c26triathlon.com Robbie Bruce - robbie@c26triathlon.com Check Out Our Coaching Roster: https://c26triathlon.com/about/coaches/

May 2, 2024

Today we dive into Iroman Texas 2024. We get into the race venue, the conditions, etc, but largely talk about Coach Robbie's decision not to start. Topics: Ironman Texas Venue Mike's Trip Robbie Talks about his experience Taper/Pre-Race What's been hard/frustrating Race frequency Race pressure vs. nerves When we're focused on performance Perfectionism Comfort in our own skin Contact: Mike Tarrolly - CrushingIron@gmail.com Robbie Bruce - C26Coach@gmail.com c26triathlon.com

Apr 26, 2024

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 YouTube: Crushing Iron Twitter: CrushingIron Instagram: C26_Triathlon www.crushingiron.com Mike Tarrolly - crushingiron@gmail.com Robbie Bruce - c26coach@gmail.com

Apr 26, 2024

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 Facebook: CrushingIron YouTube: Crushing Iron Twitter: CrushingIron Instagram: C26_Triathlon www.crushingiron.com Mike Tarrolly - crushingiron@gmail.com Robbie Bruce - c26coach@gmail.com

Apr 18, 2024

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

Apr 16, 2024

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 Coaching Inquiries Mike Tarrolly - CrushingIron@gmail.com Robbie Bruce - C26Coach@gmail.com www.c26triathlon.com

Apr 11, 2024

Check out our NEW coaches 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

Apr 9, 2024

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

Apr 4, 2024

This title is an homage to one of our favorite YouTube channels, you can find it here: Seek Discomfort The Seek Discomfort crew is always looking for things that intimidate them. Experiences that lead to growth. And we should do the same within our comfort zone, especially when it comes to conditions. The more you get out into "imperfect" weather, the more you will be at ease when your race day isn't 70 and partly cloudy. Today, we go through some of our experiences and perspectives on how to build all the pieces in the puzzle. To be mentally strong to pair with your physical fitness. Racing IS discomfort and the more you expose yourself to it, the more confident you'll be no matter the conditions. Do it now, because on race day, you don't have a choice. Topics: Wind and cold Tuning forks and light prisms Ben Greenfield Selling Mother Nature HRV Feeling safe and secure and connected Are we on a lifelong journey to recreate the feeling of the womb? Going through new or tough experiences Riding in the hail Flipping the discomfort script in our heads Racing IS discomfort Using extra energy to persevere Go into the cold so it doesn't go into you Look for sh*tty weather Hills or wind?? Every race has its challenges Being a little scared is healthy In a race, you don't have a choice Are you intimidated by speed or going harder? Connecting all the pieces over a long season Look for ways to fill in the gaps What it takes to be consistent Final Four predictions Coaching Inquiries Mike Tarrolly - CrushingIron@gmail.com Robbie Bruce - C26Coach@gmail.com www.c26triathlon.com

Apr 2, 2024

The most successful athletes play free and without fear. Today, we look at how you can train and race better when you realize you have nothing to lose. This isn't about taking it for granted, but channeling pressure and anxiety in the right way. It's all energy and the more we can us it in our favor, the better we'll be. We look at the 24 hour rule as it applies to racing and training, having a "walk the plank" mentality, and using your old self as a nemisis. We look at finding solutions over problems, uncovering what missed workouts really tell us, and the ability to be moodless during your race. Find the balance between grit and grace. Topics: NCAA Swim record for the 500 How fast would the best Ironman relay team be? Trainer Tim You can do anything one time the 24 hour rule Walking the Plank Channeling anxiety Afraid of your opponent (the race)? Using your old self as a nemisis That feeling you get when you finish Happy with your body of work? Allen Iverson, Kobe and Mike Nothing to lose Happy to be there Grit coupled with Grace Looking yourself in the eye Finding solutions, not problems What are skipped workouts telling us? Mental sludge The pitfalls of going by MPH The ability to be moodless Pre-conceived Decisions Coaching Inquiries Mike Tarrolly - CrushingIron@gmail.com Robbie Bruce - C26Coach@gmail.com www.c26triathlon.com

Mar 28, 2024

Triathlon training should be structured, but we're all about keeping the fun alive. Today, we talk about weaving them together to make the process more enjoyable and effective. We put a lot of pressure on ourselves to show up green in Training Peaks, but aren't a bunch of oranges and yellows better than a week of red? Do we move to change our mood or change our mood to move? There's a lot of power in having a solid outline and moving a little off script. How to recognize what's the best decision for today. Is your workout appropriately challenging for your mental and physical state? Who wins, the human or athlete? Plus, Mike's soup can analogy. Topics: Plunge addiction Putting pressure on ourselves Racing a ton vs. once or twice a year Structure vs. Routine Outlines with room to go off script Not having a plan is a plan What is right for you? What is reasonable today? Sometimes it's not doable Forcing yourself to learn as you go No one likes micro managers Soup Can analogy Go through a thought process Appropriately challenging Move before mood or mood before move? Human vs. Athlete Orange and yellow or a week of red?? Wallowing in shame and disconnected Own your own journey Final Four predictions Coaching Inquiries Mike Tarrolly - CrushingIron@gmail.com Robbie Bruce - C26Coach@gmail.com www.c26triathlon.com

Mar 26, 2024

Efficiency might be the biggest key to you having a successful race and that all starts in Zone 2. Yes, we know it's "boring" but today we give you other ways to think about it, specifically as in, why do you not enjoy doing something that is good for you and your health? We talk about teaching the body to burn fat so you're not so dependent on calories. We look at swimming and why practicing swimming slow is a great exercise. We really boil down Zone 2 in a way that helps understand why it's the key to great racing. We look into cravings and calories and what they might really be indicating. Zone 2 is about getting and understanding the "feel" for racing, which ultimately isn't about how fast you go, but how little you slow down. Dive into the big picture and learn to love your Zone 2 work. Topics: Swim Camp Experience Simplification of a complicated sport Swimming technique Everyone looks different in the water Do you work on swimming slow? When your swim warm up is your fastest pace Walking more than 30 minutes . . . Run form? Diving deep into Zone 2 Using the Pull Buoy Slow and engaged climbing Firm but relaxed Shaving off 10's of minutes or seconds? Efficiency is King Too far or too hard The feel, the force, the fast Burning fat More purpose under the water Think more about the final produce (aka race) Under fueled or you just ate the wrong stuff? Craving sugar or salt Topping off the right tank Once you get too hot, it's over The point of no return with heat and calories Calories equal energy How will you spend your calories? Most of us are bad spenders Coaching Inquiries Mike Tarrolly - CrushingIron@gmail.com Robbie Bruce - C26Coach@gmail.com www.c26triathlon.com

Mar 22, 2024

(We have C26 Swim School this week, so this is a reposted podcast). Ever feel the pressure of too much going on? That anxious feeling is getting out of the moment. Today, we look at how that affects training and how we THINK about training. It's easy to get caught up on race day when it's 5 months away, but today is all that matters. Do something. Let it go. And get in touch with your body and the moment. *** Time is running out to sign up for THE C26 CLUB PROGRAM FOR 2024! Check it out! Topics: Life Keeps Going Time to get back to work Sore feet Wired to go . . . . How am I gonna get everything done? Feeling defeated Hardest thing to do Prisoner of the Future Flipping the switch The things we CAN control Attachment to perfection Hire someone else to be in control of your life What's your baseline of self-acceptance Thought of Quitting Raining at the Lab Are we good enough? Everything is amazing and no one is happy Get in tune with your body When your training fights itself --------------- Coach Mike is accepting full-time athletes. Please check out the benefits of Customized Weekly Coaching here or contact Mike directly at: CrushingIron@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

Mar 21, 2024

(With March Madness upon us and C26 Swim School in progress, we thought it was a good time to revisit an old podcast with Zak Showalter and how he started training for Ironman after playing in the Final Four). Sorry about the intro music. haha. Imagine playing basketball in front of 70,000 people and millions on TV. Today's guest, Zak Showalter, did just that for the University of Wisconsin. His career took him to 2 different Final Fours and four Sweet 16's and now he's tackling Ironman. He's graduated, stepped away from basketball, and turned his sights on Ironman Wisconsin. Our goal for this podcast was to see how many lessons learned from Zak's days at Wisconsin under Hall of Fame coach Bo Ryan translate into triathlon. As it turned out, a lot of them do. We start with some of Zak's endurance background and early training challenges. Then go into how what he learned on the basketball floor can be translated into Ironman training: Were you ever into endurance sports before? What it's like hanging out with Packer's QB Aaron Rodgers What it was like to work with Michael Jordan's strength coach When he decided he wanted to do an Ironman How he deals with Winter training in Wisconsin What's it like going from a high exposure team sport to an isolated training world? A coach's message "Play hard, play smart, play together, and have fun." Race like you train - Zak tells us how what he learned from the daily grind of college basketball practice and how he thinks it can be applied to triathlon training and best set him up for the race. Ups and Downs - How to stay level headed and on the same path when faced with setbacks of a big loss or the the high of a big win. Patience - Wisconsin basketball is built on patience, both in execution and sytem. Zak gives us a perspective on how they looked at a long season or career and how the philosophies can apply to Ironman training. Emotions- He takes us in the locker room before Wisconsin faced off with a 38-0 Kentucky team at the Final Four. How is it possible to stay calm when you're running out in front of 70,000 people to play a game watched by millions? He gives us a very simple solution. Diet: How did you guys eat? Was there a big focus on nutrition or were you just kids? Has that changed as you train for Ironman? Here are a couple videos of Zak in his playing days: - His salute to Aaron Rodgers after hitting a buzzer beater against Florida - High School State Championship Opening Tip Dunk Zak on Instagram: zshowalter3 Zak on Twitter: @ZShowbball333 Facebook: CrushingIron Twitter: CrushingIron Instagram: C26_Triathlon www.crushingiron.com

Mar 20, 2024

(We have C26 Swim School this week, so this is a reposted Podcast and we will not have a booth at Chatt). We begin with the Swim Start, including when to get there and how to fuel as you position yourself in the massive field of athletes. Then to the "fast but fair" bike course. We break it out by section and look at where to push and when to hold off for your best bike split. Onto the run where it can either be fast or eat your lunch. There's not much truly flat here, so racing smart, understanding the terrain, and staying cool with a lower HR could make the difference. Topics: Last Minute Larry Water Temp Swim is long . . . how to handle it Swimming with current tips What time to expect for your swim When you should get in line to start swim Chatt has a good Pro Field Bike course can be fast . . . but . . . First 10 miles The stretch on the loop before Andrew's Where to hold back and where to make speed Rough road sections . . . be prepared Run course can be fast . . . but You have about .5 miles before your first hill How to deal with early hills. Running on the highway with rollers in heat The greenway out and back section Battery Hill . . . when it really starts The drop out onto Veterans bridge Where to use the course for speed Dealing with the climb on the pedestrian bridge The second loop The quad buster sections Buy C26 Gear Here: https://c26triathlon.com/c26-store/ Check out our coaches: https://c26triathlon.com/meet-the-coaches/ Mike Tarrolly: CrushingIron@gmail.com Robbie Bruce: C26Coach@gmail.com

Mar 20, 2024

(We have the C26 Swim School this week, so this is a reposted podcast). Today we focus on Ironman Texas strategy, but this podcast is great for anyone racing an Ironman, especially when it's hot. We always talk about not obsessing about the weather, but when you know it might be hot, it's smart to prepare. We look at all kinds of hot racing strategies, talk about why Texas is a sneaky challenging course, and why you will want to prepare to suffer. This is a C26 Team race, so be sure to say hi out on the course. Topics: Mushy Open Wetsuit legal? Swim strategy Prepare for a slower swim Red to Orange buoy transition Spectator's paradise T-1 Concrete Bike - windy and flat 1st outdoor ride? Ice bottles before the swim Core temperature Cooling on the bike Fueling on the bike Coming off the bike Walking early aid stations It's gonna Hurt Tough Love Find a mantra Buy C26 Gear Here: https://c26triathlon.com/c26-store/ Check out our coaches: https://c26triathlon.com/meet-the-coaches/ Mike Tarrolly: CrushingIron@gmail.com Robbie Bruce: C26Coach@gmail.com

Mar 15, 2024

Are you running on gas or fumes at the end of your races? Today, we take a deep look into how to start the season smart and snowball that into better races as the year goes on. We talk about creating momentum and how to use your first race in a way that will actually teach you something about getting better. We look at heat, wind, dew point, along with why pacing is always your best friend. We talk about how to race from before the swim all the way to the end of the run and why most of us make huge mistakes before we even realize it. We look at why so much of passing on the run is final . . . along with how bad little decisions earl can make for a miserable race. There's nothing better than finishing a race on your terms. Today, we look at the best strategies to do just that. Topics: Is winter "that bad?" Making your strength stronger Playing little games in training Momentum vs. Complacency Do what you love Creating momentum Perceived fears that aren't real Local endorsements Wind, heat, dew point Be ready for a pop in the heat Gain Fitness without shelling yourself Throw expectations out the window? What do you want to learn today? Using your race to prepare for what's next Allow yourself to figure things out We learned: you're impulsive and can't pace Cold or hot — you have to warm up Many people implode in early races Pace, pace, pace Conditions dictate your race Are you passing or are people coming back to you? Your placement against the field High IQ racing Running on Gas or Fumes? I got sick of burning on fumes Passing on the run is final Coaching Inquiries Mike Tarrolly - CrushingIron@gmail.com Robbie Bruce - C26Coach@gmail.com www.c26triathlon.com

Mar 12, 2024

Today, we go over important "ah ha" moments in our racing and coaching career. Things that changed the game for us as athletes and coaches. We look at why working on your strength is so important and can set the tone for your training. Also, why we tend to skimp on one of the sports. We talk about understanding effort and pacing and why being obsessed with pace, power, and time can be the worst strategy. Getting a grasp of your all day pace. Knowing when to hold back and when to let it rip. How we learned to grasp the concept of patience and how it pays off. Getting your ego out of the way and listening to your gut. Topics: Did we save the daylight? When swimming dictates the process Obstacles of getting into the workouts When biking dictates the process We all have a sport we think we can "skimp" on Swimming can gas you Feeling like you're under a microscope Not giving a fuck about pace, power, and time What's going to make you better?? Race your own race No one cares Pace Addiction The Patience Message Worry about YOUR body of work Beating outside distractions Taking MPH off your bike screen "This" is what I think I can hold Owning your race course "Not yet" "Now" Get ego out of the way and listen to your gut It's someone else's journey . . . follow your own The Lap Button in the pool :) Coaching Inquiries Mike Tarrolly - CrushingIron@gmail.com Robbie Bruce - C26Coach@gmail.com www.c26triathlon.com

Mar 8, 2024

Today we give you the power to make your own decisions in training. As coaches we think it's important for athletes to learn through trial and error. As in really learning . . . along with, believing in your gut. We look at an example of someone who was coming off being sick and due for an FTP test. Did they rest, or know deep down that they were ready. Also, we talk about owning how you feel… giving your body a real chance to decide. We talk about how to look for signs of life in workouts. Living to 99 years old with a sharp mind. And the power of combining confidence with vulnerability. Topics: Decision making in training A little pro talk 99 years old and sharp as a tack Are you confident in your decision making? Nobody knows better than you When we put too much stock in situations Life isn't about spoon feeding You're alone on the course Calming down the chatter FTP test timing - yes or no? Own how you feel Looking in the mirror and saying "podium bound" When you're sick, you start treating yourself better 2-3 day delay in how you feel Belief is important Understanding when you feel "on" and "off" Looking for signs of life in workouts Lowering expectations for better results Confidence combined with vulnerability Coaching Inquiries Mike Tarrolly - CrushingIron@gmail.com Robbie Bruce - C26Coach@gmail.com www.c26triathlon.com

Mar 4, 2024

We both felt like we needed attitude adjustments today, so we dove a little deeper. We look at some of the stresses we feel when thinking about our training, races, and life. In other words, figuring things out on our own. Robbie talks about the challenges he's facing with Ironman Texas and how he's stepped back and found positive solutions. Mike has another hard talk with himself and gets to the bottom of a few things. We also look at sickness and why we should change our perspective. Also, solving problems and getting out of negative head space. The biggest myth in triathlon. Also, why pacing can affect your outlook on training, and sifting through the complications of too many thoughts in your head. Topics: Figuring things out on your own March can be exciting . . . Sitting down and sorting out the stressors of our lives Too much pressure on your training The most powerful word The greatest myth in triathlon "I feel like I'm behind schedule" Helping athletes feel empowered Embracing imperfection When an athlete feels out of control Focus on what can be done Peaceful and meditative restoration Iron Trac - if it helps! When you're sick/cleansing - you ARE working out Last minute presentations as races Problem solvers Still 51 days?? Yes! Take control of what you can Is your first thought negative? Coaching Inquiries Mike Tarrolly - CrushingIron@gmail.com Robbie Bruce - C26Coach@gmail.com www.c26triathlon.com

Feb 27, 2024

We had a blast with this one. We start with transition tips, and end with giving you a whole new perspective on how to think about T1 and T2. We also get into the theory behind how to handle missed workouts. Should you make it up, create a hybrid, or just move on? Then we deal with the ever-present topic of how to train in cold weather for early season races that will be much hotter. We look at the argument of fat for fuel vs. carbohydrates and the concept of being metabolically flexible. When is the right time to pull the trigger on a new bike? How do you make sure you keep your tank full in training. And, a new way to approach the swim if you're someone who has trouble with going out too fast or panic attacks. Topics: Finding the right answers in a sea of triathlon information The truth is, there are a lot of different solutions Transition tips and tricks When the transition is more than just changing clothes Transition on the move What if you miss a Zone 2 workout? Early season racing for people training in cold climates Running in the cold Wearing your wetsuit in the pool? Strength training Do you need to look for a new trainer? Fat for fuel or carbs? Metabolically flexible Always keep your tank full Heat training Pay attention to how you fee Start with a walk Crank up your metabolism When is it worth upgrading to a faster bike? Tailspins in the swim How to beat panic Practicing the panic Coaching Inquiries Mike Tarrolly - CrushingIron@gmail.com Robbie Bruce - C26Coach@gmail.com www.c26triathlon.com

Feb 22, 2024

Great questions today, and a call for you to find your racing super power. Is it a good idea to burn your biscuits before you take a relaxing vacation? How is Robbie approaching Ironman Texas and does he get nervous? What's the best way to improve your run speed? Racing Ironman with your spouse. What do we think of caffeine gels and when's the best time to use them? Improving swim pace. How much extra should you swim if it's a weakness? Should you cycle more often? Are your racing others or yourself. Plus, flip turn and race etiquette outside of the IM athlete guide. Topics: Horribly Hilly 100 Where's Nick? Burn your biscuits before vacation? Easter vs Valentines day Does Robbie get nervous before Ironman TX? Ironman Race Day Etiquette Pet peeves Best way to improve run speed? Form and mobility Flip turns Racing Ironman with your spouse Benefits and detriments to caffeine gels Swimming pace improvement. 4-5 days in the pool? Extra cycling? Why the swim is good for everything Race YOURSELF well You can't make up missed time, but what CAN you do? Identify and use your super powers Coaching Inquiries Mike Tarrolly - CrushingIron@gmail.com Robbie Bruce - C26Coach@gmail.com www.c26triathlon.com

Feb 21, 2024

Today is about understanding feel, your body, and learning how to "play" within training. The cast was a bit inspired by a new trend in MMA and boxing where they spar but don't hit each other. They are more in the ring to work on form, footwork, and ensure better recovery. We think triathletes can learn a lesson from that. We talk about the power of stacking volume, understanding how fatigue masks fitness, and why finding a love for training easy is so powerful. We look at how hacks influence our mindset, true behavioral changes, and why many of us tend to lean toward going harder than we should. One of the biggest mistakes athletes make is going to hard on easy days, and going too easy on hard days. Get into a groove and be able to honor how you feel on any given day. Topics: When you're itching to race Bad decisions Why "expect?" Why we don't do many interviews You can go your own way Aqua Joggers rule the world Stacking Volume Run results over time Z1 and Z2 equal "play" "Im not a runner" Fatigue masks fitness Appropriate fatigue The great mystery of coaching Bad decisions in training Aerobic work is where the magic happens Hack world Not having a plan Behavioral changes Consistency without thinking about it Running under control When running form takes over Negative split 13 miles on a track? Easy on easy days, hard on hard days Honor how you feel today Coaching Inquiries Mike Tarrolly - CrushingIron@gmail.com Robbie Bruce - C26Coach@gmail.com www.c26triathlon.com

Feb 16, 2024

Doing anything intensely 24/7/365 is difficult. I mean, why do you think Dennis Rodman needed to go to Vegas for a few days right in the middle of a 3-Peat run for the Chicago Bulls? In all seriousness, today is about injecting more fun into your routine. Adventure doesn't have to be climbing the Alps (although that would certainly qualify), it can be as simple as adding a different route our going as long as you can on the bike this weekend. There's also lots of opportunity for micro adventure within your daily workouts. What's going to make you look forward to it? How can you enjoy doing things that come hard to you? As coaches were always looking for happy mediums and a big part of that rests on you. Enjoy our exploration of C26 the Jeopardy Show and Robbie's potential adventure into the St. Louis Arch! Topics: Heal what ails you 24/7 structure breaks Gut feelings . . . When it's all about Freedom Being huge growth "Hey coach, what happened to my swims?" Integrity of the workout Learning on our own The nuances of coaching My goal for today is . . . Be a dog with its had out the window Mike and Robbie's big adventure C26 podcast as Jeopardy? Do you not like it because it's hard? High cadence vs. Big Gear Listening to our athletes Widening your margins Finding happy mediums You're not good at it because you don't do it enough You can handle trails Coaching Inquiries Mike Tarrolly - CrushingIron@gmail.com Robbie Bruce - C26Coach@gmail.com www.c26triathlon.com

Feb 14, 2024

We can chase dreams of others, but what works best for you? A lot of musicians say the most powerful note is the one not played, ghost notes. Today, we talk about how to get more out of your training by not leaking energy. We start with some Run Camp highlights and observations then turn into this idea of how we can practice "digging deep" or "finding the extra gear." It's all about balancing your energy in life and training. Sometimes we don't nail it, but it's important to be aware of those times when less might actually be more. We can take chunks of what other people do and use it for ourselves, but getting trapped in "being like them" instead of who we are can create endlessly unproductive loops. How much energy do we waste on worry and stress for no reason? How many time to we inflict self-punishment for something we feel guilty about? Two wrongs don't make a right. Topics: Plunging Beautiful and Brutal Soul Searching Emotional runs Appreciating your ability What can we control on our own? Wasting limited energy How many hours do we waste in worry? Should you be cutting back? One simple mission How do you breakdown the 100% of your energy bucket? Do what you're supposed to do to be fueled for life Are you punishing yourself? Self-sabotage? Stop asking for more . . . Age Groupers make up 95% Don't try to be a pro Two wrongs don't make a right Pick what works for you and create your own recipe They always say, don't meet your idols (or try to be them) Worry about your own life Wishing for a minor tornado? Maximizing potential Preparing yourself mentally to dig deeper than you ever have Learn to flip the switch when needed Hard work Harry Perfect Pat Coaching Inquiries Mike Tarrolly - CrushingIron@gmail.com Robbie Bruce - C26Coach@gmail.com www.c26triathlon.com

Feb 12, 2024

This is a RE-POST of episode 421 - We'll be back to regular Tuesday/Thursday when we return from Run Camp. Thanks! Be a part of the C26 Club for 2024 . ------- This is a great guide for RACE RUNNING and how to train for it. We focus on Ironman, but the same holds true for 70.3, Olympics, and Sprints. For one, we want to strengthen our chassis so we don't have to walk. And, if we don't handle the swim and bike right, none of this really matters. It's a pretty deep dive into accumulated fatigue, accumulated fitness, how to know when you're in good shape, and why bricks and your long runs might be disrupting your progress. Topics: Walk/run vs. Run Brick Running Overrated?? Your body doesn't care what's stressing it Running is Running How to practice running on tired legs You don't get extra points for running off the bike *When running off the bike makes sense Why you should run before you ride Don't practice bad running form Run on the "freshest" legs Running off the bike feels weird, but . . . Do you focus on Swim/Bike bricks?? How the swim cascades into your run Energy expenditure at Ironman What your purpose should be on the swim Does your bike feel like a warm up for the run? Ironman doesn't "start" until mile 80 of the bike Or . . . Mile 20 of the run. "I crushed the bike . . ." Bike for Show, Run for Doe Coaching Inquires: Mike Tarrolly - CrushingIron@gmail.com Robbie Bruce - C26Coach@gmail.com

Feb 1, 2024

We all like to have goals, but is that goal taking up too much space in your brain? Today, we look at Future Tripping and ways to release anxiety from our daily journey. One of the major goals of training should simply be, not being distracted by things that don't matter right now. How do we get there on a daily basis? How do we get from not wanting to workout to putting on the shoes? There's so much power in falling in love with the day to day and minute to minute. Wanting to be perfect or on the podium is a lot of unnecessary weight on our shoulders right now. We are much better off doing the work that is right in front of us and staying on track. Figure out how to make obtaining your goals feel easier, not harder. Topics: Anxiety in training and life We have one major goal — not be distracted Puxatony Phil Sun roofs and Teslas Stay out of the future Pulling expectations out of thin air Planning on "something happening" Planning to be perfect Top Hats and Podiums Do the work in front of you Planning or future tripping? So much is out of our control How do we get to the place where we enjoy the basics? Get back in routines The last 8 weeks of training Exact times or ranges? "It takes me a long time to feel loose" Fall in love with the day to day Rolling with the punches Why pile more pressure on yourself? Making things easier All I am is . . . on track The priority is today We are what we think and expose ourselves to Coaching Inquiries Mike Tarrolly - CrushingIron@gmail.com Robbie Bruce - C26Coach@gmail.com www.c26triathlon.com

Jan 30, 2024

What are the keys to becoming a better and more efficient cyclist? Today, we look at the diffrent methods of training. We explore quality over quantity and also look at the "gameification" of cycling. We get into the biggest trap people fall into along with a detailed look at what it means to really improve your aerobic threshold. We talk about dialing in your zones and efforts, along with the lowest hanging fruit for most triathletes. Are you doing too much V02 max work? How do you train hard and race easy? We look at the importance of good torque and moving that ceiling. Neuromuscular connectivity along with great workouts to improve it. Big gear training and the power of grinding in a slow cadence. Avoiding knee pain. Learning how to feel out what your body is capable of today. Aerobic efficiency is the name of the game. Thanks for listening! Topics: Negotiating moods in cloudy weather The 2024 Club Plan is Now Available!! Introducing New Coaches! The keys to inside cycling Different methodology when it comes to cycling Quality over quantity? Cycing has become "gameified" Are you hammering yourself to death? The biggest cycling trap people fall into How to stay engaged in hte workout Make sure YOUR intensitity is dialed in Over-inflated FTP What to be doing this time of year Understanding Aerobic Threshold Too much V02 max work? Dialing in zones and efforts Are you riding enough? Lowest hanging frut for most triathletes Train hard - race easy Aerobic efficiency is the name of the game Efficiency of Torque Neuromuscular connectivity When slower makes you faster Big gear Z2, Z3, Z4 Hills are king Deep cycling muscular strength How to balance leg power Are you compensating on one side? Check your saddle When the knees splay out Knee pain? The Next Level of Feel A coach can't perfectly predict how you will feel Learn mistakes on your own The work matters Let the hills work for you Coaching Inquiries Mike Tarrolly - CrushingIron@gmail.com Robbie Bruce - C26Coach@gmail.com www.c26triathlon.com

Jan 25, 2024

Are you performing to your potential or even understand what that means? Today we look into our mental and physical capacities and explore the idea that we ALL likely have "more" potential, but where do we want to put that energy? Today, we challenge ourselves to recall when we were "at our best" and look for reasons why. Success has different definitions to everyone. What sacrifices are you willing to make to be your best at triathlon? Are you trying TOO hard? Not enough? Where's the sweet spot in all of this? Sometimes we have to get out of our own way and understand that the process is truly the success. Investing ourselves into the journey, knowing we've done our best, and accepting the outcome. We can only be someone we're not for so long. Is it a good result if it's not healthy? Topics: What we do can be kind of weird Living for yourself What's the point of what we're doing? When are/were we at our best? Back in the drinking days Is it a good result if it's not healthy? How do we find the right key to unlock potential? Welcome distractions from life Using triathlon as an escape Goggins, Jordan, Phelps What does it really take? Are you trying TOO hard? Fake enemies Brain buckets Get out of your own way Train hard, race easy Too much focus on the result Are the sacrifices you make worth it? Coaching Inquiries Mike Tarrolly - CrushingIron@gmail.com Robbie Bruce - C26Coach@gmail.com www.c26triathlon.com

Jan 23, 2024

Great questions today as we start with how to move up from Sprints to your first 70.3. What is a runner's high and the best way to get it? Deeper look at how to enjoy running more and finding the right mindset to love any of the three sports. Are you paying enough attention to what your body is saying? What about spin bikes for training? How do you go from a 7 hour to a 6 hour bike at Ironman? Is your appetite out of control after workouts? Looking at sugar, coffee, and other stimulants. Caloric deficits. And why doesn't Mike just dial in his potential and get on the podium? Topics: We were left off the list . . . "Taster" tris and building to first 70.3 Never had a runner's high? Do you have to love all three sports? Running too fast too often The mindset for loving something you dislike Be creative It's in the attitude Listen to your body and resistance Spin Bikes and Pelotons? Steal mind on the trainer Going from 7 hours to 6 in Ironman bike Most people look for faster ways to progress, but . . . My appetite is out of control! Are you underfeed? Too much sugar? Eating immediately after workouts Water before gorging When eating more is what's missing Caloric deficits Why doesn't Mike just put his head down and go for it?! Coaching Inquiries Mike Tarrolly - CrushingIron@gmail.com Robbie Bruce - C26Coach@gmail.com www.c26triathlon.com

Jan 18, 2024

Today we look at a wide range of topics, including the women vs. men, heavy lifting, strength training, disc wheels, being overweight, picking your first Ironman, turning your belief system on, and much more. Topics: Truth and facts? Does a rear disc help? What's the cut off speed? Women and training - Do we pay attention to issues? Tracking cycles Heat adaptation - men and women Stacy Sims Men are from mars . . . Every opinion is biased Strength in the off season? Lifting heavy Are you trying to be a better triathlete? If you like it and it feels good, do it How to pick your first Ironman Turning your belief system on Over-fat, under-fat Coaching Inquiries Mike Tarrolly - CrushingIron@gmail.com Robbie Bruce - C26Coach@gmail.com www.c26triathlon.com

Jan 16, 2024

How fast, and how much should you be running? Today, we look at those questions and much more as we prepare for another triathlon season that is coming up on us quickly. Is the key to being a faster runner going really hard, or should you keep your run ceiling no faster than tempo? What are other variables that come into play? Should you taper for your 1/2 or 10k? How does biking and swimming work into your running puzzle for triathlon? Are you running too much? Focusing on recovery? Are you patient in your training, or always trying to prove something? Today, we look at the best ways to train if you want to be a better runner with a focus on low risk and high reward. Topics: The Season is coming quickly Early season races Terrain is a major variable Preparing for tough weather Running takes the most out of us Impact vs. no impact No matter how much you run . . . Taper for a 10k or 1/2? The marathon is the hardest race?? Marathon recovery The puzzle that is triathlon The best ability is availability Trail marathon vs. road Should you run faster than tempo? What is relative to you??? You don't have that kind of run economy and stride Recovery keeps you in the black Allocating less stress to be a better runner?? Are you really working on the right things? Work on run patience We want to be like pros until we don't Low risk, high reward, long term Coaching Inquiries Mike Tarrolly - CrushingIron@gmail.com Robbie Bruce - C26Coach@gmail.com www.c26triathlon.com

Jan 11, 2024

Don't believe everything you think, and certainly don't let it affect your mood. Today, we look at minimal effective does, aka, doing as much as you need, but not more. You don't always need to do more, more, more. Sometimes it's better to put more energy into your form, or making sure your body is prepared to do more when it's really needed. It's difficult to stop when you're ahead, and we'll look at why this can be one of the most important skills you can learn. It applies to almost everything in our lives and there always seems to be a point of diminishing marginal returns if we go too far when we should probably be putting our attention someplace else. Do you need to go the distance just to prove you can before the race? Triathlon is about problem solving and keeping the links of the chain connected. But, there's also beauty in going too hard or too far if you learn from it. Be critical, but don't take the pestering voice in your head personally. Topics: 750 equals tenure Strap on . . . shoes Hanes knee high socks Snow running Minimal Effective does Being mindful during workouts I NEED a 20 mile run The right amount of work The right approach to work Mindless training It's HARD to work on form Going to the right length and then stopping Nothing is more painful than going too far The right hard is good Self control is a choice When Zone 2 is Zone 4 in swimming, Zone 1 in cycling and Zone 3 in running Missed my sleep window Is tomorrow even tomorrow? Lack of self control HR vs Power and what's best? Links in a chain Figuring out a way Triathlon is problem solving Find the good in failure . . . learn Too many cookies? Don't take your own criticism personally Coaching Inquiries Mike Tarrolly - CrushingIron@gmail.com Robbie Bruce - C26Coach@gmail.com www.c26triathlon.com

Jan 9, 2024

What happens when you don't want to do something? Two choices. Bag it, or do it anyway. And when we DO do it, it builds strength, consistency, and the "talent" to break through when it gets rough in your tough training sessions or . . . your race. There's a lot of power in using your pain and resistance in your favor. It's the path to creating real change in your life. You're always in the driver's seat to do or not to do. It's important to keep in mind that we are typically under fatigue and working through that fatigue is how we get stronger. Doing hard things make us happier. Next time you don't feel like you don't want to do something, flip your switch and realize the reason you don't want to do it is EXACTLY the reason you should. Be disciplined, focused and versatile. Topic: Using your pain Working in the snow Why we should do things we don't want Hard things make us happy A strenuous life is a good life How do we change? Harmony in the brain to fix the body "It just got real" Laughing at The Ironman run You're in the driver's seat How will you get through today's workout? Walking away from it Inconsistent to consistent Underlying fatigue Unlocking another gear Don't want to? Do it anyway? Handling adversity Oh, forgot my watch Disciplined, focused, and versatile Too much credit? Or not enough? Best college football uniforms Coaching Inquiries Mike Tarrolly - CrushingIron@gmail.com Robbie Bruce - C26Coach@gmail.com www.c26triathlon.com

Jan 5, 2024

Are we ever really in control? Do we really think things will be better tomorrow?Finding a good swim, bike, run groove starts with small steps right now. Today, we look at being a more productive person and embracing discipline for our journey.We really can change who we are, but we have to change our thinking and our habits to get there. Just because your Garmin doesn't record something doesn't mean it's not valuable. Take building good habits seriously. Even if it's only 10 minutes a day. That's 60 hours a year and a ton of good momentum. We're all weak in some ways, but we're all strong enough to be mindful of our weaknesses and let them drift away. It's easy to fall back to the familiar, but if you really want to become someone different, mix things up in your life and find the strength to know the pain of change is just . . . you growing. Slow down, be mindful, relax. Be the best you and let triathlon be a powerful supplement. Topic: Do the hard thing first New you, new me Snow Trick your brain Intent every day Better decisions? Wasting time What do we really control? Take advantage of little bits of time The problem is, Garmin doesn't record it Triathlon as a supplement to your personal power 10 minutes a day is 60 hours a year It's never going to be perfect If it's good, read it twice When are we ever going to be in control? Change emotions by changing your state What if it rains? Loosen up a little bit, relax The paralysis in your mind I'm outta here Take ownership of your time Planning too far out and being a prisoner of the moment Instead of quitting take 6 credits over 18 Mindless vices The one time Mike doesn't eat cookies Be mindful We're all weak But we're all strong Coaching Inquiries Mike Tarrolly - CrushingIron@gmail.com Robbie Bruce - C26Coach@gmail.com www.c26triathlon.com

Jan 3, 2024

We can't have it all at once. Today, we look at building momentum by doing little things and building an exciting process that leads you to completing that extreme goal. It could be breaking an addiction or finishing Ironman, but whatever it is, we are better off doing it in a way that doesn't depend solely on willpower. Do you make enough time for yourself? Are you saying yes or no to the right things? Are you setting the right kinds of goals? There is a ton of power in creating process driven goals and really drilling into the enjoyment of the process itself. When you see someone glide by you in a race, it's not usually their determination, it is long hours of doing the work and drilling deep. Get out of the "suck it up" cycle and build tactics that engage you in the little things that most people don't do. Topics: Expect it to be cloudy Upcoming Camps 'Why wait to build momentum? Have you honestly made the time? Discipline is Destiny Being disappointed in yourself Why Wait? Wasting time on the screens Morning plunge Triathlon is fleeting Your word of the year for grounding Learn Say no to stopping a streak Keys to feeling your best on race day Say yes to your own destiny What are you saying yes to? No to? Process oriented goals Living unconsciously Changing habits when willpower is fleeting Create infinite goals Time goals . . . determination only goes so far Do deep dives slowly Hard work with purpose Coaching Inquiries Mike Tarrolly - CrushingIron@gmail.com Robbie Bruce - C26Coach@gmail.com www.c26triathlon.com

Dec 28, 2023

(This is a re-post of Episode #645 from this time last year) This is the perfect de-motivational storm and it's up to us to create "something" that starts some momentum. Do you have 20 minutes today? Tomorrow? This is a great way to stay in the game and prime yourself for next week. We get in bad habits of thinking we need more time to do a workout that "is meaningful" but little movements create big results. Now is the time to stay on the train. Don't put it off until next week or the next. Don't talk yourself into postponing the progress train. Action creates understanding. Topics: 2023 Training Plans for 70.3s and Ironman Christmas Gifts and Gorging Staying on the Train Off The Grid too far? Taking a Day Off Is a Skill Hibernation and Nature Shorter Days It's the perfect De-Motivation Storm Positive momentum Staying engaged with the process Internal Battles Negotiating with ourselves The Lazy Devil on your shoulder The underrated 20 Minutes 20 minutes a day is 130 Hours a year This helps you feel better Action creates understanding Quit talking yourself out of progress Experience creates understanding Mountain of Hell (Mountain Bike Race) Coaching Inquiries: Mike Tarrolly - CrushingIron@gmail.com Robbie Bruce - C26Coach@gmail.com www.c26triathlon.com

Dec 21, 2023

These next few weeks are tricky to navigate, so a good approach might be to focus on simply feeling good. It's easy to overplay our goals way too early when we should be setting ourselves up to train, so we can train, like we need to train. Exercise is supposed to give you energy and now is a good time to keep that in mind. Motivation is thin, so don't waste it. There is a lot of pressure on being perfect, so look to the liberation in imperfection. Set yourself up for repeated successes. Train to feel good. Put yourself in a position to hit the ground running under control when the new year drops. Thank you for listening to our podcasts. We really appreciate you and wish you and your family a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. Topics: Fake work Stock Traders getting lax No man's land for training Wasting motivation? New Years Day on a Monday Choice Days New car or used car Brand new bike lessons The liberation in imperfection Self sabotage Unsustainable progress Great is the enemy of good I'm doing this to feel good Attainable goals Setting up for repeated success What's wrong with feeling good? "I just don't want to get behind" Exercise is supposed to give you energy Stop Short It's "easy access to the downward spiral season" What was old is new Coaching Inquiries Mike Tarrolly - CrushingIron@gmail.com Robbie Bruce - C26Coach@gmail.com www.c26triathlon.com

Dec 19, 2023

You can support the podcast by getting some awesome C26 Gear ! Thank you for listening. The range of emotions we face after a single workout can be staggering. Sometimes it can seem like the end of the world or the best day ever, but today we look at why these feelings shouldn't dictate the big picture. We talk about deception tough training weather, even when you think you feel great. We talk about mental toughness and micro recoveries throughout the day. We look at reacting slowly when you want to find the truth. We all have stress building in the undercurrents of our lives and it's important to recognize what's going on below the surface. We get into tackling challenges and really learning from your mistakes. Also understanding zone 2 pace vs. zone 2 effort. Control expectations and stay in the pocket. Thoughts are fleeting . . . let them go. Topics: AKA Divining Rods Micro recoveries Tough training weather Heat vs. Cold How does your body respond? Ideal running conditions The body works hard to heat and cool It's all about how you use energy Usual Zone 2 pace . . . or effort? Build mental toughness Learning from mistakes Making macro decisions on micro feelings Don't go pedal to the metal then slam the beaks Crappy attitude . . . why? What's building your background stress Thoughts are fleeting . . . let them go Know your weaknesses Think through what went wrong Expecting too much Momento Bad yelp reviews Coaching Inquiries Mike Tarrolly - CrushingIron@gmail.com Robbie Bruce - C26Coach@gmail.com www.c26triathlon.com

Dec 14, 2023

Are you working on the right things for long enough? Today, we look at base, build and peak phases from the perspective of different athletes with different backgrounds and personalities. We talk about building training in a way that keeps you engaged, but also moves you in the right direction over the course of a year. We look at why one of our goals as athletes is to figure out how to become a fan of "boring" in the sense that not much replaces a strong aerobic base in long course. Can we figure out how to love what we hate and do it more? That's usually a good sign of what needs to be worked on. Also, having the confidence to be creative with training to make it more enjoyable. What about blocks with no recovery weeks? Can you be dedicated to aerobic work? Maybe need less peak training? Tons of questions and observations about how we approach a season and how you can get the most out of your mind and body. Topics: Best and worst Christmas Gifts Water sticks? Practical training for individual athletes Base, Build, Race Specific (Peak) Train so you can train like you need to train Periodization is about progression Peaking on one day 4 years building for the Olympics? Wow Be a huge fan of "boring" Build - strength Peak - increase intensity Airing grievances When is the phase going to transition?? The problem with planning a full year Figure out how to love what you hate Getting uncomfortable Reverse periodization Confidence to be creative No recovery weeks - 10 day weeks? Dedication to aerobic work Hansel and Gretel Coaching Inquiries Mike Tarrolly - CrushingIron@gmail.com Robbie Bruce - C26Coach@gmail.com www.c26triathlon.com

Dec 12, 2023

Change, both good and bad, can be hard to recognize because real change happens over time. Today, we look at how to appreciate the actions you take, even though they don't seem like much right now. How do we know that we're improving, getting stronger, or moving the right direction? Sometimes it's about shifting your "satisfaction perspective" and knowing what's best for you. We get into diet changes, building strength, getting faster, and recognizing things that truly make us happy. We look at being an advocate for yourself and recognizing your trends. We talk about why being "fit" doesn't always mean someone's "healthy." And we talk about the difference between looking and seeing something. The clarity of what's real and what's not. Topics: Growing when you have the opportunities Over the road trucker When tears are shed The Coach/Athlete relationship is personal High burnout rate for coaches AND athletes We all want return on investment It's hard to recognize slow improvement Being "fit" doesn't always equal "healthy" Overall health is the goal Creating your best life? What is happiness? Shifting perspective on satisfaction Development is long-term Gradual change isn't "exciting" Bad diets with good people Empathy - Advocate for your life Don't absorb what's going on around you Recognizing growth When you become unrecognizable Constant decisions Recognizing your own trends When we look but don't see Slow down and you'll soak it in Everyone wants to do sooo much Things are never going to be "perfect" Coaching Inquiries Mike Tarrolly - CrushingIron@gmail.com Robbie Bruce - C26Coach@gmail.com www.c26triathlon.com

Dec 5, 2023

Run Camp is always an "awakening" of sorts and today we recall the dark places and ask, how much are we all leaving on the table? Everyone at our camp last weekend went out of their comfort zone. When we take these actions we usually thrive and come out learning something important about ourselves. We talk about embracing hard things, believing in yourself, and dropping the complainer mindset. We look at the power of doing hard things and surrounding yourself with other people who will help you fuel these challenges. But we also get into the unenviable toughness we gain when we're alone with our thoughts. Figuring out ways to get something done when it seems nearly impossible. How far can you push yourself when no one is around? Look into approaching workouts from a perspective of the challenge rather than the time. Topics: Run Camp Experience Sport that's overcomplicated The Stage Race 10k Feet & 50+ miles Marketing the easy life The low complaining bar Embracing something hard Excuses Attitude is contagious Surround yourself with tough people Sticking your nose where it doesn't belong Chipping away fear The changing moods How much are we leaving on the table? Staying in the moment? Embracing a real challenge Lonely stretches Nutrition - Hydration Working through thoughts and emotions Soothing pain Underachieving Neuromuscular development Comparing hardships and grief Unspoken understanding The body adapts Coaching Inquiries Mike Tarrolly - CrushingIron@gmail.com Robbie Bruce - C26Coach@gmail.com www.c26triathlon.com

Nov 27, 2023

Solid questions from our listeners today. We get into how to handle this off season with regard to strength, durability, and what is "triathlon specific" training. We look at cross training, load balance, and how to get better at "going to the well" so you understand it and build confidence. Is it more important to work on your core, or upper, or lower body with supplementary work? Finding the best running shoe for you. And, is swimming and cycling more ultimately the simplest solution to better long course racing? Topics: The Off Season leaves more time to "think" Struggling with finding good running shoes? Biggest pet peeve in endurance sports Mixing in strength training for off season What's most important: Core, Upper or Lower body? Run pacing Leaving your race in training Stacking logs for the fire later You can't run more if it's not easy Learning by mistakes Don't be afraid to "go to the well" Training stage fright How much off season "triathlon specific" training What are you most confident about? Do things that make you fitter Wayne Gretzky and cross training Balance your load What is triathlon specific?? Are you having fun? Volume benchmarks for improvement The return on swimming It's not really how fast you are Is more cycling the easiest long course solution? Keeping durability Where do you find fun Coaching Inquiries Mike Tarrolly - CrushingIron@gmail.com Robbie Bruce - C26Coach@gmail.com www.c26triathlon.com

Nov 26, 2023

(This is a re-post of cast 633) "Opportunity is often missed because it is dressed in overalls and looks like work" – Thomas Edison Ever fear the regret of not living up to your potential? Today we dig into what work looks like in your training and your life. "Work" often has a negative connotation, but it is the essence of what makes us who we are, both as people and triathletes. Not only that, it is rewarding and can be fun if you have the right passion and purpose. We also look at seizing the moment to find breakthroughs in your training. Our bodies tell us long before they need to do something and it's up to you to recognize the opportunity. The work and the challenges ARE life. To get better and find more satisfaction, we need to take calculated risks along the way. We also need to develop healthy fears so our Sophomore Slumps don't last for several years. Topics: It's not about the result, it's the hard work The benefits of hard work When going rogue is good Taking chances "I just felt like I needed this today" Know thyself Is there Risk? Is there more reward? The body tells you long before It's YOUR journey Why do you feel like you need something? Measure you're own intent Taking risks No one is ever done Opportunity is often missed because it shows up in overalls and looks like work Winner's work Negative connotations of work Healthy fear Sophomore Slumps that last for years Appetite to work hard for passion and purpose Community "Why do you do Ironman?" Coaching Inquires: Mike Tarrolly - CrushingIron@gmail.com Robbie Bruce - C26Coach@gmail.com www.c26triathlon.com www.crushingiron.com

Nov 21, 2023

Today is about digging deep inside as an athlete and a human all with the mission of a happy and healthy life. Many times we know the right things to do, but for some reason we don't follow that path. We look at 6 topics of Stoicism and how they relate to triathlon. We get into positive thought patterns, humility and discretion, moderation, staying out of the future, being grateful, and avoiding complaining. We tend to look for ways to fix specific problems, but most of the time it comes back to fixing how we think and act first. It's also hard to recognize progress along a journey of self-improvement, but if we take time for gratitude things seem to be a little easier along the way. Speaking of gratitude, we're very grateful for you and this podcast. We wish you all a great Thanksgiving with your family and friends. Here are the 6 topics we discuss: Don't speak ill of yourself. Don't boast about self improvement. Don't be a glutton. Don't be too focused on the future. Don't be ungrateful. Avoid complaining for a happier life. Sub-Topics: An Hour A Day Will anything ever be good enough? The greatest week Our favorite Thanksgiving food The integrity of your plate Stoicism - Feeling under control 10% theory Built in Excuses Capture the moment with your eyes Social media is tricky Excessive Greed People who live in the future Future tripping Is anything wrong right now? Living in the "what ifs" Choose to be grateful Health is a gift Don't bring problems, bring solutions Stay out of extreme emotions Coaching Inquiries Mike Tarrolly - CrushingIron@gmail.com Robbie Bruce - C26Coach@gmail.com www.c26triathlon.com

Nov 16, 2023

Try this . . . strip away the excuses and then figure out why you don't want to take action. Today, we look at being paralyzed in planning and waiting for the perfect moment. That perfect moment is usually right now. We don't control the universe and thinking we do is a sure plan for failure or procrastination. We all face challenges and those obstacles never seem to go away. But they are also your guide. Do what works for you. Find a passion for filling your cup. This is an important time of the year for training, but what does that really mean? Today, we look at how to not waste your precious time. Topics: Turning the clocks back Sleep troubles Micro quitting Look for meaningful opportunities The obstacle is the way Do things that go your way Practice what you preach Stopped in our tracks Be in the moment but don't get stuck in the moment High expectations vs. reasonable expectations Planning for perfection Finland - the happiest place in the world? Is what you're doing setting up for success? Body composition Never judge a day by the weather Self sabotage Heading in the right direction Cutting corners Passion for filling the cup Be like a kid Pay attention to what you're putting on your plate Don't mess with nature - rest and restore This time is important, but not for crushing it Comparison is the thief of joy Bullet proof plan?? Sun is energy Performance pressure When work is always on the periphery How do we disconnect Mode: What works for you Paralyzed in planning Perfection is relative Stripped of excuses The only thing left is action Why wait? We don't control the universe The time is now Bad lighting in dressing room Coaching Inquiries Mike Tarrolly - CrushingIron@gmail.com Robbie Bruce - C26Coach@gmail.com www.c26triathlon.com

Nov 14, 2023

Today is about living, training, and racing to your fullest. Robbie's grandmother passed last week and he shares some of her secrets to life and living. We get into the essence of what matters and how to cut through every day stress. We look at feeling disconnected and the power of friends, family and community. We look at how having a clear purpose is one of the best ways to reduce daily stress. We talk about soaking in the sun and knowing that you're doing the right things without always having to understand the metrics and science. Living a bubble proof doesn't lead to true satisfaction. Topics: Passion for becoming a more fulfilled person Detaching from day to day stress Micro casts Robbie's grandmother passes Hospice - special people Feeling disconnected The essence of life and mortality Knowing and feeling at peace Maxing out life Keep moving Connecting with people and community Not wanting to sit still Having a purpose We are what we expose ourselves to Take a leap and don't look back Removing stress by having a clear purpose Unselfish commitment Cycle of grief Soak in the sun Be proud of your effort Bubble proofing life Coaching Inquiries Mike Tarrolly - CrushingIron@gmail.com Robbie Bruce - C26Coach@gmail.com www.c26triathlon.com

Nov 8, 2023

RE-POST We are attending to family concerns this week, so we are re-posting a popular series, Micro Goals, from a couple years ago. These are timed perfectly for your off-season. Here is the first one on Running. We'll be back with new episodes next week! How do you REALLY get faster at running in triathlon. Today, we go through all the smart, small, and important steps. As we know, Ironman is usually more about who slows down the least than who is fastest. How do you get there? Where do you start? It's really pretty simple, but that doesn't make it easy. Find out the rule of thumb for your long runs and why it's so important to run in a way that leaves you wanting more. Micro Goals - Swimming Focus - #519 Micro Goals - Cycling Focus - #520 Topics: The past is the future Running is pure Marginal gains vs. diminishing returns Cutting corners the wrong way 3 times a week?? You need to run often Rule of Thumb for your long runs How to beat yourself into the ground Progression - Now is your chance Running is the most demanding Heavy impact - being careful Energized vs. Wiped Where do you start? 20/40/60 No need to run over Zone 3 in IM training?? Do you have the engine for speed work? Big engines in Miattas How little you slow down 5ks and Ironman Marathons Accumulated Fatigue The biggest recipe for disaster Hill work No such thing as running too easy?? Keeping up with the Joneses Burning Fat Building strength Coaching Inquiries Mike Tarrolly - CrushingIron@gmail.com Robbie Bruce - C26Coach@gmail.com www.c26triathlon.com

Nov 2, 2023

Today we focus on three key parts of swimming: Balance, Body Position, and Leverage. If things are out of whack, it's a good idea to slow down. Force yourself to move through the stroke in a way that you can master it, then bump up turnover. Swimming is so much about pressure and feel in the water and if your spatula is cutting through rather than creating resistance, things will be out of balance. Are you working against your fitness? Keep the process as simple as possible. Work on one or two things at a time and find that stroke that makes things feel easier… so you can go further and faster. Topics: Now is the time Balance/Body Position Pressure and Feel Forcing a slow stroke rate Following through with pressure Crossover and balance - mid line Scissor kick Legs following/mimicking arms Moving against yourself Sculling Precise and purposeful Bumping up stroke rate Sweet spot Beyonce or Elaine? Metronome Body positioning High vs. low in the water Head and body Too deep on catch? Relax Kick more? Drills that are valuable Trust the stroke and don't be distracted Become more still Building fitness over speed Working against your fitness Going east and west to go north Unlock your fitness Leverage - the key to power EVF Shoulder above elbow over wrist Petting the kitty The hot stove High hand Elbow hits the water first Shallow strokes Momentum - leverage- sinking Fix one or two things at a time Swimming elevator pitch Not 25 things at once Feet and legs - last Actions speak louder than words Coaching Inquiries Mike Tarrolly - CrushingIron@gmail.com Robbie Bruce - C26Coach@gmail.com www.c26triathlon.com All Episodes from our How To Not Suck At Swimming Series: 1- Episode 12 2 - Episode 20 3 - Episode 125 4 - Episode 126 5 - Episode 236 6 - Episode 365 7 - Episode 484 8 - Episode 537 9 - Episode 657 10- Episode 658 11- Episode 683 12 - Episode 727 13 - Episode 728

Oct 31, 2023

Today we look at how to be faster and stronger in the water. Good news, there's a lot of great ideas here to make that happen. Bad news, actions speak louder than words. Many of us like the "idea" of getting faster, but will we put in the work. Lucy Charles swam 50k a week to give her a minute or so edge. How much will you swim? We also get into Knowing your flaws so you can work on them. There are so many moving parts in swimming, but often the best solution is just to figure out your weaknesses and adjust. And finally, are you "slicing" through the water or actually doing work with your hand and forearm? We take a deep look at what this really means and how to stop from spinning out in the water. Topics: The worst Halloween candy Swimming is usually the hardest to master Something has to click The plastic ball drill Actions speak louder than words No swim background? We like the "idea" of getting faster You have to invest the time Are you fit enough for your turnover? Higher intensity/shorter period of time Know your flaws and body type Running analogy to swimming Cycling to swimming Walking to swimming Swimming is about taking things away Fitness vs. Technique adjustments Slicing through the water Just because your arm is in the water . . . Im working hard to go nowhere Spatula analogy It's about pushing water back Spinning out in the water Coaching Inquiries Mike Tarrolly - CrushingIron@gmail.com Robbie Bruce - C26Coach@gmail.com www.c26triathlon.com All Episodes from our How To Not Suck At Swimming Series: 1- Episode 12 2 - Episode 20 3 - Episode 125 4 - Episode 126 5 - Episode 236 6 - Episode 365 7 - Episode 484 8 - Episode 537 9 - Episode 657 10- Episode 658 11- Episode 683 12 - Episode 727 13 - Episode 728

Oct 26, 2023

We know training and racing and life can suck at times, but a large part of that is building the skill of resilience. That doesn't mean everything should be a constant grind that makes it all miserable, though. Today, we talk about the importance of pushing through and testing the limits, but choosing the right times and learning along the way. This sport is a complex puzzle and learning to build clusters that fit together is the right strategy. We all want to race well, but shifting perspective about our "why" can make everything more rewarding. The best memories are usually when we fought through the biggest challenges. The concept of resilience is different for everyone, but the essence is the same. Facing things that are hard and maybe even scare you is the way. Doing things nobody can take from you. Change the world one person at a time starting with yourself. (We also talk a lot about halloween candy rankings). Topics: Halloween Candy Swap Laying on a cold beach Unleashing confidence Working on the chin up Resilient sessions We all tend to look for "easier" ways When we had pagers Pain begets pain Soft or content? Unlocking mental toughness Picking spots for testing resilience Do hard things Do you know your true ability? We all want to race well . . . but . . . This is a complex puzzle Find clusters of things that fit together This could be Mike's mom's favorite podcast Will we look back at one race or the entire career? What are you learning from racing and training? One hit wonders Resilience is different for everyone Don't take your health for granted When we lose perspective Coaching Inquiries Mike Tarrolly - CrushingIron@gmail.com Robbie Bruce - C26Coach@gmail.com www.c26triathlon.com

Oct 24, 2023

The off season is where the greatest dreams go to die, so if you really want to fix something or get better, now is your chance. Today, we talk about how a lot of athletes are trying to fix a problem that doesn't exist, but don't work on something that's actually broke. Both Mike and Robbie talk about their struggles in this area and how they are addressing them, because now is the best time. We get into how and why it's best to uandercommit and over deliver vs. the opposite track that most take. We look at resilience and how it has to be practiced or you won't have it in a race. We also look at the concept of failing to learn and grow. We also talk about why losing fitness is actually good for you. Topics: What if there's nothing to freak out about? iTunes review Free up emotional and mental space Don't change for the sake of it . . . but Now is the time to fix something if it's broke Square pegs, round holes Robbie's training struggles When there are no set "off days" for a coach Overcommitting to races Fit the training plan around your life Country strong Losing strength The best thing you can do Right Now Get stronger to feel good Nutrition focus? Does it make you faster? Look at racing as a chess board Losing fitness is good for you Demanding Days off Work things in throughout your day Give yourself more energy Undercommitt/over-deliver Most athletes overcommit and under deliver We learn when we fail We grow when we fail On resilience session per month? You have to find the ability to dig out of tough spots on your own Coaching Inquiries Mike Tarrolly - CrushingIron@gmail.com Robbie Bruce - C26Coach@gmail.com www.c26triathlon.com

Oct 19, 2023

Even when they're losing, you just get the feeling that certain teams are going to come back and win. It's that winning culture insilled deep in the program. Today, we talk about how to create that winning culture in yourself. It's not an overnight fix and we'll look at the power in little things on the way to making yourself a powerhouse. Great teams don't force things, they don't sweat the small stuff, and they certainly don't give up. Lots of good nuggets here about training yourself in a way that let's the body figure things out on its own. Imagine looking back two months from now and seeing real gains, but not noticing much along the way. Let the body adapt and get out of its way. Topics: Taking baby steps The power in little things Body Adaptation Shocking the system Making things attainable Overcommitting Introducing good stress When the body craves Let the body take care of things on its own It's not volume, it's behavior Not forcing Feeling shame at missing It's a Hack and I want it now world Holiday stress Lack of confidence or proof to remember? Annoyingly conservative progression Warming up Stop trying to change what works A form of distraction Changes are a form of distraction Cutting everything out Do you trust how you feel? Exact same routes In session re-start Let thoughts and feelings flow through and not stick When everything is win or loss, but a draw is okay Coaching Inquiries Mike Tarrolly - CrushingIron@gmail.com Robbie Bruce - C26Coach@gmail.com www.c26triathlon.com

Oct 17, 2023

Lucy Charles-Barclay goes wire to wire at Kona in a performance for the ages. Today, we look at tons of the little details we saw on Saturday, including pacing, strategy, nutrition, and straight up toughness. We also talk about the broadcast and a lot of the good things Ironman is doing for the sport. We get into the chess match on the course, Lucy trusting her instincts on the swim, and her decision to take control on the bike. There were tons of little stories sprinkled into an amazing race that athletes of all skill and experiences can learn from. What do pros do that can make YOU a better triathlete. Topics: Our prediction wins and losses C26 is the Madden cover of triathlon Ironman is a tough sport for a mainstream watch Production value discussion Ironman racing is like chess Strategy over drama Understanding swim current Did Lucy make a conscious decision to put the pressure on Knibb? It turned out to be a 140.6 mile time trial Dropping bottles The penalty tent incident Running through pain Haug is a machine on the run Why Taylor Knibb was so impressive Bike position can make the difference Getting through your marathon pain Dan Lorang Using your free time more effectively Coaching Inquiries Mike Tarrolly - CrushingIron@gmail.com Robbie Bruce - C26Coach@gmail.com www.c26triathlon.com

Oct 12, 2023

Today, we start with some of the moves Ironman is making from a product perspective and discuss why they seem to be good calls. We look at the pros and whether or not they should be the marketing angle for the sport. Then we get into this year's Ironman Women's World Championship. We define the contenders, talk about how the race may play out, and why there could be chaos on the bike. Will the runners be able to stay close enough to top bikers? Will there be too much separation in the swim? How will the run unfold? On paper, tons of variables make this one of the more intriguing races we've ever seen. Plus, Mike and Robbie's podium picks. Topics: Ironman New Announcements Is Separate Men and Women's Racing good? What's going on between Ironman and KONA? Ironman Pro Series Investing in the Pros The Contenders at KONA Could this race be chaos? Top 3 Out of the water What situation out of the swim could mean game over What's the gap the runners can give up? Will the bike be a panic? The old guard v. the upstarts Allen and Scott Who leads the bike? Robbie's Picks Mike's Picks In Ironman it's not if, but when, something will go wrong and then, how will you solve it? Coaching Inquiries Mike Tarrolly - CrushingIron@gmail.com Robbie Bruce - C26Coach@gmail.com www.c26triathlon.com

Oct 10, 2023

We can have big dreams, but the way to get there is by taking small, consistent steps. Not too high, not too low. Today is back getting rid of things that suck that energy dry. It's very hard but how to we make our world less noisy and calm an overactive mind that can pre-dispose us to patters of self-sabotage? Today we get into training habit changes, addiction to pain, and playing the blame game. We all do this shit and there's nothing wrong with getting it in the open. We need energy to be effective and stay consistent in training. Ego and insecurity cloud judgement. Get out of your own way. Topics: Perfect Swim Weather What's the best water temperature? Not too high, not too low Most stacked Kona field ever? A world less noisy Excuses time three Over active mind Can't think about much in the cold. Keeping energy as we get older Triathlon training can be very simple The wind, the sun, the rain Playing the blame game The quickening of life Coach . . . I wanna qualify for Kona Are you ready for a 2-3 year build? Start with habit changing Goal: Be consistent Habit of stopping short? Addicted to pain Skip all week then go long? Self sabotage patters Just because it's offered doesn't mean you need it Blaming your race on nutrition Coaching Inquiries Mike Tarrolly - CrushingIron@gmail.com Robbie Bruce - C26Coach@gmail.com www.c26triathlon.com

Oct 5, 2023

In a world with millions of distractions, it's up to us to figure out what we really want out of life. Training and racing can be a great compass, but we have to shut off the noise and figure out internal motivation. Being accountable to ourselves is an easy concept, but difficult to master. Today we talk about figuring out structure and finding solutions to the real problems that keep us away from training and doing things we really want to do in life. Chasing perfection often turns into procrastination so we look at anticipating imperfections and keeping our eyes and momentum on the honest journey. Get back to the fundamentals of the sport and your life. Topics: Accountability to yourself Things are easier than ever, but harder than ever Simple lessons from structure Finding solutions when they don't seem to be there Changing your life for the good Internal or external motivation? The amount of distraction in this world You pick up your phone, then . . . The most valuable thing in our lives Being aware of what's really going on The most frustrating time for athletes Low level irritability The "perfection" attitude When perfection equals procrastination Anticipating imperfection Get back to the fundamentals You keep you accountable People who argue Coaching Inquiries Mike Tarrolly - CrushingIron@gmail.com Robbie Bruce - C26Coach@gmail.com www.c26triathlon.com

Oct 4, 2023

Being fresh, fit and energized is VERY underrated. Today we look at a common loop triathletes get themselves in when they are not paying heed to the truth of nature. This is the time of year to build habits that work for you next year, and frankly all the time. There's nothing more powerful than looking forward to training and today we look at ways to get there. Training for 3 sports all year long isn't the right formula for everyone. Frankly, it can seem overwhelming and today we look at why focusing on what feels right and good will help build your overall goal, which is fitness. We've said it before, but having a well-trained, fit, and energized 70.3 athlete is much better than an overtrained full athlete. If you love this sport and want to be in for the long haul, keep this in mind: Being overtired is overrated. The best track is a slow and steady burn. Topics: This time of year Nature doesn't lie Fitness is fitness Stress is stress Wallowing in the past Transcend and include The weight of stress Gaining fitness or gaining tiredness Craving structure Global life stress Coach the person, training the athlete Right now it's all about enjoying it Single sport focus What gets you the best results? Wanting to be perfect 30 minute runs Hopping on the bike and not knowing Removing the stress of not being good at all 3 sports Year round swim, bike, and run Rounding out the entire athlete Overtired is overrated Poster child for under training Long or sort game? Promote recovery Wire yourself in a way that teaches consistency, recovery and restraint Time for 40 but not 20? Everything matters, but do it slowly Recognizing progress That extra 2 miles can crush you Bing fresh, fit, and energized is very underrated Getting better returns on your race A slow and steady burn Coaching Inquiries Mike Tarrolly - CrushingIron@gmail.com Robbie Bruce - C26Coach@gmail.com www.c26triathlon.com

Sep 30, 2023

Topics: Sweat Tests Millions Alex Harrison - Saturday App Dependent on wearables and tests? Thinking and making your own decisions You can't be at your best when afraid Body chemistry and health The funniest things we've heard/seen on the race course Are LOLs real? Mike talks getting over swim anxiety What's the best pre-race meal? Getting in the water before your race Favorite inspirational movies Intervention Is your inspiration internal or external? Body adaptation Muncie 70.3 back to July Our thoughts on Run Power Coaching Inquiries Mike Tarrolly - CrushingIron@gmail.com Robbie Bruce - C26Coach@gmail.com www.c26triathlon.com

Sep 27, 2023

Today is a grab bag of awesome topics. We look back after 7 years of podcasts to decide if/what we regret saying. We talk about changing coaching philosophy. How long should you recover after an Ironman? What should you do? Not giving into post-ironman temptation. The #1 challenge after your Ironman. When to switch from road bike to TT bike. What is proper finish line etiquette (this one gets interesting). Mass swim starts solve a lot of problems. Moving past a DNF. What podcasts do we listen to in our free time? Who is poised to win KONA Topics: Fall Hoodie Ritual With over 700 podcasts, what do we look back at and regret? Biggest changes in our philosophies over the years The temptation to change has never been higher Recovery time after an Ironman? 400 mile bike relay Will Mike do the double challenge next year at Wisconsin? You think you're ready but you're not The #1 challenge after an Ironman Road bike to TT - when to make the switch? Finish line Etiquette Who really gives a Fk* Mass swim starts Moving past a DNF Bad races as fuel What podcasts to we listen to? Who is poised to win Kona Coaching Inquiries Mike Tarrolly - CrushingIron@gmail.com Robbie Bruce - C26Coach@gmail.com www.c26triathlon.com

Sep 21, 2023

Today we look at injecting your late season race/training with a little positive mojo. We look at the positives and the tough spots you might face and how to get through them. Seasonal EPO, Late season FOMO as others sit around watching football, and understanding the emotional swings of peak training. We get into excitement vs. fulfillment so you can have a better perspective on your upcoming race. We look at how hard things create breakthroughs when we least expect it. We talk about overly ambitious goals and why they can be a good thing. We also remind you that every single race is HARD. Be ready for the challenge while you're out there. Choose strong and steady over Epic as you benchmark. And finally we go down memory lane on Louisville. Mike's humble beginnings. Robbie's rocky period. And how all of this has come together better than we imagined, or maybe even recognize. Topics: Even perfect days are messy New York, Chattanooga, Augusta Sundown Swims Louisville is Back Every race is hard Seasonal EPO Late Season FOMO The hardest Ironman you'll do is the one you're training for now Healthy level of fear and self doubt 100% jacked The blame game Overly ambitious Goal? - go for it. Greatest time of year for training Isolating sport to the 10th power Emotion and motivation levels Excitement vs. Fulfillment Something new always gets old How to find new in the old? When you're tired you need more The mood swings of peak training You're doing it for the right reasons. . . remember that Hard things create breakthroughs Trains and training Slow Burn Reaping rewards from the journey Race day is graduation Body of work - Remember what you went through The leverage of a completion of a race No one's guaranteed a good race day We're hardest on ourselves Chasing EPIC How many highs and lows you go through There's no hiding from race pain Coaching Inquiries Mike Tarrolly - CrushingIron@gmail.com Robbie Bruce - C26Coach@gmail.com www.c26triathlon.com

Sep 19, 2023

The best ability is . . . availability. Today we look at triathlon as a year round sport and why now is a great time to start working backwards from your goal. A lot of us are "all in" or "all out" this time of year, but staying with the program now makes everything easier, and more effective in the future. Now is the time to stay in the game and build the base you want to work from next year. It's like studying for final exams in small doses instead of cramming each year. Figure out what makes you excited and work on that. Put yourself first right now. Create that "don't think about it" volume. Take care of nagging injuries by working on body mobility and balance. Set yourself up for wins now. Be available. Be consistent. And be way ahead of the game. Also, we talk about Louisville being back on the table for racing. Topics: A race with a special feeling This is a year round process Don't bow out - Let it sit Bring back the oldies and the Heat LOUISVILLE Unfinished business Hoodie on - Locked in Writing books This is the time! Get in run shape right now Do you need a break or reason to rebel? Triathlon is whack a mole De-training is part of the program Build the base now that you want next year Long rides and runs are relative It's best to have the aerobic ability first The FTP Trap The "don't think about it" volume All in . . . or All out Time to focus on you Injuries and out of balance Solve next year's problems now The best ability is availability IM Louisville memories Coaching Inquiries Mike Tarrolly - CrushingIron@gmail.com Robbie Bruce - C26Coach@gmail.com www.c26triathlon.com

Sep 15, 2023

Today, we talk about late season races and post-race strategy for getting stronger and faster. The tendency is to get right back at it, but it's better to step back and peel the onion a little to figure out the best way to improve. The off season is a time for regrouping, re-focusing and being a little creative in your quest to get better in manageable ways. The goal is to really find joy in training so it becomes something you look forward to. You can't do it all right now and the good news is, there is time. Time to do what you enjoy. Time to build unshakeable confidence while balancing all the other things in your life. You don't have to do the Ironman dishes right now. Step back and focus on things that you enjoy. Get stronger and better without regret and disdain. Don't trust all your feelings right now. You've gained a lot this year, and now you can create a re-start that energizes you and makes you stronger and faster next year. It's a process, and we can only live on "fake belief" for so long. Topics: We all have our addictions . . . How do we get better? A case of "the buts" Robbie's post-race notes Lewis Litt Dax Bakken - GoFund Me link for his family - https://www.gofundme.com/f/dax-bakken Sam Laidlow post NICE interview Doing things that we love Not living our best lives We can't "what if" Getting ahead of your late season race When can we talk about next year? Finding time to re-energize The sky is falling Never felt this good in my life Finishing bone dry Peeling back the onion Start right now Sometimes things don't link up What seems reasonable? Building your continuum Picking the right race and time of year A creative off season Start at the end and work backwards Marathons "I gotta do it now" Our training plans Staying in the game Stop and do nothing for a minute Don't have "fake belief" Undeniable-under-the-radar confidence Coaching Inquiries Mike Tarrolly - CrushingIron@gmail.com Robbie Bruce - C26Coach@gmail.com www.c26triathlon.com

Sep 13, 2023

What a weekend in Madison! C26 brings home 2nd Place in the Tri Club North American Championship and 3rd in the 70.3. Big shout out to our team and great racing. A year after the worst weather in IMWI history, we were delivered a perfect day and lots of amazing performances. We get into what we experienced both on and off the course. We talk about the intensity of the bike and how hard it is to get the run dialed in. We look at how slight mistakes add up over the course of the day. We get into how long you need to run before Ironman and it may surprise you. We also look at self doubt, building new gears in training, and talk about why you are capable of way more than you think. And Mike talks about overcoming his race and bike mechanical that turned a great day into a long march of survival. Topics: Jam Packed Race Weekend No more complaining, please The "intro" t-shirt Mike's mechanical Slight mistakes add up It all comes down to the run On course bargaining with yourself Anxiety usually comes in the swim or bike Getting to the run . . . How long is it going to take to finish this run?? Sneaky difficult run course Finding your why while in a race Balancing mental and emotional resilience Burning all the biscuits in training Measuring belief Creating a new gear in your training You are capable of WAY more than you think Be strong to life others up in life Stronger and faster is the goal Self doubt is okay . . . to a point Coaching Inquiries Mike Tarrolly - CrushingIron@gmail.com Robbie Bruce - C26Coach@gmail.com www.c26triathlon.com

Sep 6, 2023

It's easy to forget what this sport means to all of us, and sometimes it's good to go back to the origins of our why. Today we talk about the phases everyone goes through and how easy it is to let negative thoughts rule our emotions. We get into channeling our thoughts in the right way in training and racing. Taking on your race in digestible chunks. We look at how easy it is for the mind to get ahead of our body. Searching for growth, navigating back to baseline and the power of hanging in the middle. Not too high, not too low. Anxiety is normal, it's up to us to say f*ck it, we're moving into the fire. Smile, relax, and enjoy life. Topics: Serenity Now Life goes fast 38 Grand Slam Semi-Finals Remind yourself what the sport has given you Putting hard things in your life People in triathlon are searching for growth Focusing on one small result Doing things you didn't think were possible Anxious is normal Racing as meditation Using positive and negative energy the same way Recycling negative thoughts Digestible bites in racing Memory connects in a chain Mind getting ahead of the body Smile, relax, and enjoy things Navigate back to baseline Hang in the middle Not too high, not too low Lickity split Coaching Inquiries Mike Tarrolly - CrushingIron@gmail.com Robbie Bruce - C26Coach@gmail.com www.c26triathlon.com

Sep 5, 2023

What will you do when you hit a tough spot in your race? There will be many of them and we all have to negotiate with ourselves on the fly. Don't believe how things feel right now (good or bad) because it will change. Racing allows us many chances to figure things out. To not think about the wrong things. To be resilient and get through because that's why we signed up. Racing is never easy so it's up to us to find resolve in the muck. Find joy in your resolve. When a tough situation comes up, ask yourself, "how do I want to remember this?" Enjoy your longest supported training day and feed off the course energy, but also remember, this is largely about finding fun in your own breath. Topics: Dealing with race week Distractions NICE World Championships Taper week Tennis and Bench Coaching Athlete empowerment Thinking through situations to figure it out Incapable of trouble shooting The ability to have fun Confidence based on proximity Have I done enough? Is your confidence growing as the race nears? Not making definitive decisions Resolve and resiliency The loneliness of triathlon We forget that this is how it is Negotiating with yourself How do you want to remember it? Regret or resilience? Have fun in your own breath Coaching Inquiries Mike Tarrolly - CrushingIron@gmail.com Robbie Bruce - C26Coach@gmail.com www.c26triathlon.com

Aug 31, 2023

Today, it's all about how to handle race week. We have over 40 athletes racing at Wisconsin, but this holds for all race week. We talk about what we've learned at our many pre-races and how to be calm, relaxed, and ready… both physically and mentally. We get into the best time to show up, check in, and how to pack for the least amount of stress. We also talk about driving the bike course and the important things to focus on while you're out there. We look at pre-bagging transition, nutrition prep, and carb loading. Where and when should you eat? How to not get stressed about dining options. We also talk about shrinking your circle on site, recognizing positive energy, reducing negative, and how to avoid the chaos of real life Facebook groups. And we talk about your pre-race swim and how to set the tone for a great race. Topics: As the race nears Racing Facebook Groups Old race week habits New race week habits Get there as early as possible Packing - Un-Packing Pre-planning transition Pre-Bagging Race Acclimation on site Nutrition prep Trust issues Melting anxiety Food research for dining Carb loading Reduce or eliminate race week driving Should you drive the course? What to look for if you drive the course Rough roads? Turns? Avoid real life Facebook groups Shrink your circle Differentiate between negative and positive energy Practices Swim - DO THIS! Coaching Inquiries Mike Tarrolly - CrushingIron@gmail.com Robbie Bruce - C26Coach@gmail.com www.c26triathlon.com

Aug 29, 2023

More awesome questions today, starting with taper discussion and going through back to back threshold sessions. What happens if you have a big setback before a race? What if you're dealing with nagging injuries or soreness? Are you a strong runner or a fast runner? How should you approach the bike in each case. Is it easier to chase the clock, or fend it off? How do you build confidence as you get closer to your race? Creating smart variation in your training. Is your default to always do more to build your race confidence? How to experiment in training. Listening to your body before your ego. When does it make sense to go rip the bike? Talking treadmill vs. running outside. When, why? How to keep things fresh and fun. Topics: 3 Taper buckets Focus on your wins Dealing with big setbacks before a big race Tendonitis, ongoing pain . . . Mental confidence Overtraining as your confidence builder? Double Threshold days - with examples Heavily monitored training vs. winging it Strength, durability and intelligence in racing Long threshold bike coupled with short threshold runs Listen to your body, not ego Driven by lack of confidence Slow runner? Strong runner? Chasing the clock vs. fending off the clock Racing is experience and experiment Treadmill vs. running outside Don't force yourself to always train the same way Keep things fresh and fun Coaching Inquiries Mike Tarrolly - CrushingIron@gmail.com Robbie Bruce - C26Coach@gmail.com www.c26triathlon.com

Aug 24, 2023

Good questions from the group today. We start with understanding how this heat affects us and how we can handle it better in workouts. We look at cooling down on the fly and when it's not possible. We talk about what we would do if somehow we were running the Ironman brand. We talk about swimming in the ocean and/or with big chop. Strategies for current, waves and other people in the way. We look at negative splitting workouts and talk about it from an effort perspective as well. Settling in on your swims. We also talk about watts and whether or not you should try to increase them at the end of a 70.3 or Full. And, we get into bike fit, position, seat angle, etc. and look at how all of these things affect you on the run. Topics: When the heat just gets into you Cooling down while moving . . . possible? 5 year plan if we were CEO's of Ironman Condense the amount of IM races? Grow the sport from bottom up The corporate numbers approach vs. customers Drop the double World Championships First time Ocean Swim? Dealing with current Battling waves and chop Going from cages to clip pedals Approach to hard sets in the pool Negative splitting by effort Race prep sessions Learning how to settle in on your swim Lactate shuttling How to gather yourself while moving If and when to increase wats on your 70.3 or Full Will we ever swift race against Ellyse? Cycling mixed in for marathon training Seat angle and tight hips on the bike What else does bike position effect on the run? Coaching Inquiries Mike Tarrolly - CrushingIron@gmail.com Robbie Bruce - C26Coach@gmail.com www.c26triathlon.com

Aug 22, 2023

A lot of athletes are closing in on their big race and for many it turns into freak out stage. But we're here today to remind you to keep checking boxes. Race energy can be calming and energizing if you channel it the right way. Positioning "race day" or other athletes as competition can put you in the wrong mindset from the jump. Think of the day as being with the peloton. Hundreds of other athletes inspiring and supporting you to get to the finish line. Today we look at how to stay focused in your last big block, your taper, and on race morning. It may be a race, but the day is all about pace. Start working through your anxiety now. Practice race moments while you have time. Learn how to go out at your own pace when the rest of the field is trying to distract you. Roll with the punches. Stay in your own box. Use the side of your magnet that attracts good energy instead of repelling it. Topics: Freakout stage Heat theory PTO Proof of swim time Excellence. How can I be excellent today Looking others a an "opponent" Using that competitive energy the right way Calm to intense It's cool that we're doing the same thing together Magnet - opposites repel Either dread or look forward to exercising Work with other athletes Go out under control Complaining begets complaining The power of being calm Using energy to be successful on race day Visualizing what will happen is success Work through anxiety "How cool is this?" You are an I-ron man. Coaching Inquiries Mike Tarrolly - CrushingIron@gmail.com Robbie Bruce - C26Coach@gmail.com www.c26triathlon.com

Aug 18, 2023

There's nothing better than being excited about the day's training. So, how do we keep that feeling alive all year, or at least, more often? Today we start with a little state of Ironman discussion. Fulls cutback… 70.3's on the rise… and maybe why. Then we look at the mindset of athletes and how they think of training and racing. Hard things might suck at times, but we can use them as a compass for life. We offer a lot of thoughts on how to take the rigidity out of training and make it more enjoyable. Your plan isn't written in stone and it's important to understand your body and how it feels each day. Be open to going longer if you feel it. Be okay with going slower or shorter. There is mystery in the training cycle. Some days we don't think we have it and we do. Other times . . . Be aware of what's going on, give yourself some love and flexibility. Find purpose in what you do. And what you're training for is just one day. Save a little pain and effort for the race. Topics: Hoodie weather for Mike State of Ironman Full decline? 70.3 Increase? Too many races? Athletes that overcommit People seem busier than ever Do you NEED an event on the calendar? Keep doing the hard things as your compass Burnout Keeping an even training schedule year-round Why do you want to race? Do things with a purpose It's one day Listen to the body, and understand the body Goal: Look forward to training tomorrow 2 hours or 2:15? Average to stay steady Go slow until you like it again Cleaning the basement during recovery intervals? Be creative and find your way Run/walk Epitomize flexibility How long you running today? "I don't know." Coaching Inquiries Mike Tarrolly - CrushingIron@gmail.com Robbie Bruce - C26Coach@gmail.com www.c26triathlon.com

Aug 15, 2023

Be the best of who you are, not the worst of who you aren't. Today, we talk about the importance of marginal gains in training, and life. Why do we do this sport? To get stronger, more resilient, and build the foundation we take on this journey. We talk about shifting our perspective on gains and comparison. There's a lot of power in marginal gains, and frankly, they are the key to better racing. No more beating yourself up because you're not "fast." Fast is relative in endurance sports. It's about how little you slow down. You can't go back and fix training, but what you can do is train for a better understanding of your effort and execution. Focus on recovery and being the best you can be today. With love to Somer and her family. Topics: When the sole motivation is a race Life is 24/7/365 Total separation from the sport 1:11 Ratio The healing process Everything is about gains and comparison? Mental and emotional de-training 3% better Food is food When we tend to beat ourselves up One more mile The performance pendulum Over analyziing decisions "I woke up this morning and this ride was sh*t" The gift of acceptance You can't go back and fix training Control in the moment Effort and execution Training the mind for execution and effort The best we got some days (or years) Sam Laidlow Ozzie Smith Under recovered The best of who you are, not the worst of who you aren't Coaching Inquiries Mike Tarrolly - CrushingIron@gmail.com Robbie Bruce - C26Coach@gmail.com www.c26triathlon.com

Aug 3, 2023

Whether you feel behind or confident going into your race, this podcast is for you. Today, we look at the most important things you can do in your final training block to be ready on race day. We look at the demands of the swim and how you can prepare with your last month or so of training. We talk about the importance of the bike, including strength, ability to stay even, and how to stay away from too many surges. We look at stress, lactic build up, going from coasting to engaged, and how to balance your bike effort for 112 miles. We also look at the run and talk about why it's so dependent on a good bike. And finally, if you're behind, we talk about the most important parts of getting yourself into the strongest position possible on race day. Topics: Is it hot or cool? Can you handle the heat? USAT Worlds You can't win on the swim, but . . . Crossfit Games Big Gear Work Swim preparation From the torso up Legs take up a lot of oxygen Having different swim speeds/zones 2nd loop will be choppier The pre-transition feeling Crotch rockets in traffic jams Smooth and in control on the bike Best bike day - even riding Average and normalized power Turns and surging Cornering Stress - lactic build up From coasting to engaged Strength on Strength on Speed Mentally strong Off the bike to the run If you feel behind . . . Coaching Inquiries Mike Tarrolly - CrushingIron@gmail.com Robbie Bruce - C26Coach@gmail.com www.c26triathlon.com

Aug 1, 2023

Today we go through what we learned at our Wisconsin Camp this last weekend. We look at things like the "walking the plank effect" and how to build confidence by just showing up. We get into how we all crave validation, but sometimes it's hard when training alone. We touch on how social media can ignite lingering anxiety. We talk about illness and how to conquer fears of the unknown. We all need emotional re-charges in this sport and why stepping out of your comfort zone is often the best place to do it. Anxiety is energy, it's up to us to transform that into confidence and excitement. Topics: Wisconsin Camp 2024 Lots of new athletes Fall is loaded with Ironman Events Emotional recharges Re-focus your enjoyment We all want to feel validated Talking things through Confusion and the unknown in relation to depression Getting to the bottom of it with our athletes Unknown is intimidating Show up - solve the unknown question Realistic yet fearless Social media and fear factors Hill repeats Do things that give you confidence Don't live in a problem that doesn't exist If you're afraid, performance suffers Swim anxiety Illness I'm not participating in your anxiety Walking the plank effect Afraid of what we'll find out Coaching Inquiries Mike Tarrolly - CrushingIron@gmail.com Robbie Bruce - C26Coach@gmail.com www.c26triathlon.com

Jul 26, 2023

We've been watching the World Swim Championships for the last couple days and it has ignited a ton of thoughts on, not only how to get faster in the water, but on the bike and run as well. We go deep into technique and pacing and how all of that translates from swims into longer course racing in general. We talk about mindset of seeking improvement and how to accept little gains as huge wins. We also look at your personality types and how that should affect the way you go after races. We talk about tweaking form vs. counterproductive habits. We also get into how tension can have a huge impact on your speed and look at ways to relax and build better economy. Topics: Swim Championships Katy Ledecky The mindset to stay with something Swimming and Rhythm Even splits Arm Speed and turnover Technique Making things Easier Making it fun so you actually like it Run form and Economy Tensing up on the bike Going too fast or too slow Counterproductive habits Trying to be someone you're not Once you start to crumble . . . . . . . Form isn't coming back Don't force - let it come out First lap of the marathon What is too slow?? What type of person are you? Fly and Die There's always something to tweak Experiment with your pace Coaching Inquiries Mike Tarrolly - CrushingIron@gmail.com Robbie Bruce - C26Coach@gmail.com www.c26triathlon.com

Jul 20, 2023

What if you made "getting into the pain" your priority? Today we look at finding joy in the struggle and growth process. Most of us seek endurance sports because we want to change something in our lives. It's important to remember that and realize success and confidence come from experience. We are literally changing who we are and it's not always easy. . . But, it's easy to chase easy. Today is about figuring out a way to get it done and why some of our worst/most challenging experiences are the real fuel for better racing. Don't be trapped in "can't" or feeling "not good enough." There's no time for a march of excuses. Chase the cobblestones. Find reward in the challenge of getting it done. Topics: Big race weekend! Control your effort and execution Chasing the pain Turning life around Most people seek out endurance sports Making this your life list Courtney Dauwalter Individual Goals Chase the cobblestones Doing things because they are hard It's easy to chase easy Where growth is not Finding a way to get it done Dealing with demons of the past Trapped in "can't" Feeling "not good enough" We are what we expose ourselves to Fear of affirmation Look in the mirror You can't be great at everything Literally changing who you are Forging steel Quiet confidence The March of Excuses Confidence comes from experience The spoon fed grind of the century Coaching Inquiries Mike Tarrolly - CrushingIron@gmail.com Robbie Bruce - C26Coach@gmail.com www.c26triathlon.com

Jul 18, 2023

You probably know we're not much for fanfare, so today's podcast is more about humility, reflection, and appreciating what we have. We certainly realize we would be nothing without you, so we thank you for giving us your time and helping us build such a positive community. Today, we talk about not being obsessed with what we "don't" have and finding ways to find motivation in what we have NOW. Today is always "day one" and with the right focus and not-overthinking, we have a lot to be excited about. We look at why sometimes we have to figure out what not to do and be okay with that. We also talk about how state of mind is a choice and how it really boils down to how you approach training and racing mentally. Don't "look" too hard for improvement and remember that fatigue masks fitness. Close your circle and always ask yourself, why not me? Topics: 700 podcasts, but is one missing? 4-8 weeks out from a race What not to do Obsessed with what we don't have It's awesome to feel good Your state of mind is a choice Try to hit some singles No one is coming to save you Do you need this or want it? Pay attention to the small things How can you enjoy everything? Looking too hard for improvement Fatigue masks fitness Take metrics out that cause you doubt Close your circle How do you get faster? Don't wait, fix it when you can Why not you? Future tripping Strike the match but don't burn it up Stay focused but don't overthink it Unexpected wins and PRs Fitness takes care of itself Coaching Inquiries Mike Tarrolly - CrushingIron@gmail.com Robbie Bruce - C26Coach@gmail.com www.c26triathlon.com

Jul 13, 2023

Every triathlete should listen to this podcast. We go deep into hydration and fueling and keep the solutions simple. We look at why most triathletes don't take in enough sodium. We look at traditional sports drinks and explain why they likely need to be supplemented. We talk about too much peeing, hypoglycemia, and extreme thirst and what they indicate. We get into solid foods vs. gels and explain what might be best for you. We talk about fueling on race morning and why you could be setting yourself up for disaster as early as the swim. We also get into how you can dial in your nutrition for different types of workouts. We talk about the root cause of cramping, some myths about high blood pressure, and how our traditional fueling may be at the root of why so many triathletes have a hard time losing weight. Topics: Saturday Morning Fueling App Solving the fueling mystery How much sodium? How many carbs? Is there bad sodium? Under-hydration Over-hydration Blood/sodium concentration Most sports drinks aren't designed for Ironman Extreme thirst Morning of the race Too much peeing How much sodium per liter? It doesn't have to be so complex Solid foods vs. Gels The best thing for your gut A hydrated gut functions the best Fueling by listening to your body Placebo effect Slower digesting carbs vs. fast carbs How many carbs? Training your gut Dialing in your nutrition on every workout Fueling the bike AFTER a swim Possible cause of swim anxiety What causes cramping? Blood pressure and sodium Should your blood pressure be higher? Fueling and weight loss for triathletes Serving sizes Too much water? Contact Dr. Alex Harrison - support@saturdaymorning.fit Saturday Morning Fueling App - Search Saturday Morning Fuel in App Store www.saturdaymorning.fit Coaching Inquiries Mike Tarrolly - CrushingIron@gmail.com Robbie Bruce - C26Coach@gmail.com www.c26triathlon.com

Jul 11, 2023

This is one of the toughest times of the year. A lot of us are in huge blocks and the grind is real. Today we talk about how toe make that process more enjoyable. How to explore within workouts, how to find more energy for training, and how to get your mind wrapped around the long-range goals. Every workout can seem SO IMPORTANT but we're here to tell you, they are not. Knowing how to adjust and when to take a well-timed day off are huge when it comes to maintaining your love for this sport. Age is just a number and we're all trying to feel younger as we get older. It's not about being soft, know your body and learn how to be strong, resilient, and race ready. Topics: Life on the road Moving pains 2024 Camp Link Age is just a number He's 83 and still racing Let loose and have fun Try something that pushes you High expectations It seems "so important" Burned out mentally before physically Explore within the workouts Race plans No one can predict an "A-Day" If you dread it, tread it When you should stay inside It's not about being soft Knowing your body Being tough Understanding your weaknesses Having PERMISSION Most athletes leave their race in training Tipping the confidence scale The power of a well-timed day off Coaching InquiriesMike Tarrolly - CrushingIron@gmail.com Robbie Bruce - C26Coach@gmail.com www.c26triathlon.com

Jul 4, 2023

More awesome questions from the listeners. We start by talking about what we think are the best tri-kits and what to think about before getting yours. We look at injuries and why some people tend to be more injury prone than others. We talk about getting more comfortable on your bike from being clipped in to climbing and descending. We ask each other which race we'd do the rest of our lives if we only had one choice. There's a good discussion on nutrition including our standard approaches to how we eat on the daily. On your left etiquette in training and racing. How to keep your hunger at bay, and is it ever a good idea to just take a week off in the middle of the season? Topics - Dogs and 4th of July Finding the right Tri-Kit Sleeves/Sleeveless? Suck at running? Hate running? Bad habits You shouldn't be injury prone Terrified of clipping in on the bike What makes a great event What race would Mike and Robbie do for the rest of their lives if they didn't have a choice Variety is for the weak Be obsessed with the puzzle Dumb questions Friction between local tri clubs? Nutrition in general Napping Water Hungry or bored or thirsty? On your left etiquette Trying to be perfect Keeping your hunger at bay Take a week off?? Get your life together Enjoy and appreciate your freedom Coaching Inquiries Mike Tarrolly - CrushingIron@gmail.com Robbie Bruce - C26Coach@gmail.com www.c26triathlon.com

Jun 27, 2023

Great questions from our listeners and we start with training for a running race while still maintaining your inner triathlete. We look at how athletes have gone from 70.3 to successful marathons. Also, building base for your first 70.3. What if you have tendonitis? Should you keep running? Then . . . we get into a bit of a rant about KONA qualification slots. We look at what Ironman is doing to get more women in the sport. We also talk about the thought that watering down qualification for men and women has made the whole thing lose some luster. We look at local tri-club communities and whether they are growing or declining. And finally, decoding the big ring vs. small ring if you feel the same resistance on both. Topics: When we need your help Wiley Veterans Training for run only races as a triathlete Going from 70.3 to a marathon Building Base - First 70.3 Tendonitis - keep running? Don't choose to stay hurt Hurt? Rest, get answers, figure out the solution Slot Allocation Process What should the World Championships look like? Qualifying for Boston Failure and disappointment can be healthy Chasing challenges KONA Exclusivity Approaching hills on the bike and run Local Tri-Communities Building or declining? Big ring vs. Small ring for climbing Straight chain lines Coaching Inquiries Mike Tarrolly - CrushingIron@gmail.com Robbie Bruce - C26Coach@gmail.com www.c26triathlon.com

Jun 20, 2023

Back into the cockpit for another round of how to not suck at cycling. Today we look at how cycling is often overlooked as a technical or athletic discipline. We go deep into high cadence, intensity, balance, and big gear work. We also take a dive into lactic acid and V02 max training. How to do it, why it's important, and how to look at things differently if you're training for long course vs. short course. We get into a lot of methods to develop your cycling economy so you can ride strong, but also get off the bike ready to run your best race. Topics: Cycling fitness and how to build it Swim and Run fitness Technique as it comes to cycling You need to ride a LOT Intensity vs. Riding long Sprint/Oly cycling vs. Long Course High Cadence Big Gear Mountain biking "phase" Be an athlete, think, react Forcing your legs to make quick changes Own your gearing Focus on cycling economy Maximize your pedal stroke Struggling from long course to short course Lactate/Vo2 Max Glycogen or Fat? Turning energy into speed Burning through glycogen stores too soon Energy reserves Big gear work at threshold Why you bonk Coaching Inquiries Mike Tarrolly - CrushingIron@gmail.com Robbie Bruce - C26Coach@gmail.com www.c26triathlon.com

Jun 15, 2023

Today is all about saving watts and energy on the course but gaining as much as 10 minutes in your Ironman bike split. This is basically technical ways to become a better cyclist. We look at riding bumpy roads, preparing better for the course you're racing, and how to get better at handling. We also look at why your bike fit may be costing you major watts and how a more comfortable position can get them back. We talk about deep wheel rims and when you should or shouldn't use them. We get into short course vs. long course approach. We talk about tires and the right PSI, along with how you can find what's perfect for you and your bike. Topics: Riding Bumpy Roads Relax your grip Not about forcing, it's feeling Getting all the fitness out of yourself Ride Outside Sturdy and strong courses Ride similar terrain to race Hill Repeats Soft pedal your neighborhood and work on corners Sight your angle before you get to the turn Best money spent on Free Speed Short course - more aggressive Long course - a little more lax Lung constriction in aero Fall into your bike position Position change to save Watts Wheels - Deep rims vs. Shallow Tires and PSI Gator Skins vs. GP 5000 PSI Charts Coaching Inquiries Mike Tarrolly - CrushingIron@gmail.com Robbie Bruce - C26Coach@gmail.com www.c26triathlon.com

Jun 13, 2023

Coach Robbie spent the weekend at one of our C26 Team Races, Des Moines 70.3, and today we look at the racing experience. We talk about the little things that make the weekend a lot more fun for athletes and spectators, including, where to stay, how to spectate and what kind of little things make a big difference. By all accounts, Des Moines did it right and it was a bit of a positive surprise on a lot of levels. Topics: Des Moines 70.3 Course and race changes Park it and Leave it What makes a race spectator friendly? Shuttle buses T1 pet peeves Closed vs. Open bike course Swim course Bike Course Run Course Post Meal Food Coaching Inquiries Mike Tarrolly - CrushingIron@gmail.com Robbie Bruce - C26Coach@gmail.com www.c26triathlon.com

Jun 8, 2023

Sometimes we gotta break the mold. Kids are much more creative than adults. Today, we look at ways to train that will be more enjoyable, and even more effective. We look at taking risks and chasing logical consequences. We also talk about flex training and making decisions about your workouts on the fly. We look into creating the ability to get stronger as the session/race goes. We talk about effective breathing, the ability to create one more, and analyzing our current state of tired. Lots of good examples on how to be a little flexible on the f**ck-around and be a better athlete for your efforts. Topics: Learning hard lessons Logical consequences How do you know if you're going hard enough? Flexibility Own Real Time Decisions Creativity Test Integrity of the workout Can't predict how you will feel The best get better as the session/race goes on Think like a kid Tired playing all day One more Andrew Huberman Focus your exhale So much fun in figuring it out Over-analyzing to the death of enjoyment Rip it- have fun Sometimes it's best to not have a plan Coaching Inquiries Mike Tarrolly - CrushingIron@gmail.com Robbie Bruce - C26Coach@gmail.com www.c26triathlon.com

Jun 6, 2023

It's not always fun to have a wake up call. Today, we get into the illusion of seeking dreams without putting in the work. Mike did a Sprint over the weekend and he had to take a long, hard look in the mirror. We get into riding on success from the past, and how 90% of life is just showing up . . . but most people don't do the 10% which is learn from success or failure. We talk about confidence as a crutch, how it's good to have a healthy fear hanging over you, and why we have to own our successes and failures. Eventually being unprepared will wear you down. Woulda, coulda, shoulda, only goes so far. When we have a big, exciting dream, we should go for it, but it ultimately boils down to doing the hard part, which is the actual work. Topics: Des Moines and Eagleman Mike's Sprint wake up Abandoning habits that matter Riding the belief train too much 90% of Life is showing up Getting stuck on your dream vision Not adjusting to hit your goals Riding past successes 24 Hour Rule Athletes and 180 degree swings Cramming for tests and races The Result IS Hard work Woulda, coulda, shoulda, #Didn't All nighter studying Why do you expect what you do? Dedicate to . . . doing your best It gets old going into things unprepared Massive underachieving Confidence as a crutch Acceptance of where you are in training Paralyzed by that "entry into the sport" frame of mind It's time for action The harder you work, the luckier you get "If I get lost, if I get injured, if I die, it's my fault" A healthy fear hanging over you It's my fault Own success . . . and failure. Coaching Inquiries Mike Tarrolly - CrushingIron@gmail.com Robbie Bruce - C26Coach@gmail.com www.c26triathlon.com

Jun 1, 2023

Life is a hell of a lot easier when we're not trying to be someone else. Today, we get into how that relates to training. We tend to get a lot of information from the Elite People in their fields, but a lot of times they are so far past us they'll take the things we really need for granted. Today, we get into the nuts and bolts of training, increasing intensity, fueling, eating habits, and general well-being. Too many of us make multiple decisions at once and it can be overwhelming. Find something that works for you and stand by it. Have the courage to be yourself and believe in your own journey. Topics: Don't be someone you're not Transitioning to the heat Dew point, humidity, wind Ramping intensity High altitude and heat analogy Reasons for under hydrating Eating by numbers No hydration before workouts? Workouts are only as good as your ability to recover Two big decisions at once . . . . . . Start out slower in heat Fueling for performance or physique? Stop underfueling! Are you fueling enough to do more? When we get our info from Elite Athletes Sick/Fast Food Theory Fueling before you think you need it Owning your journey Find it. Believe in it. Taking ourselves too seriously Your Race isn't every day 5th Avenue Candy Bar discussion Coaching Inquiries Mike Tarrolly - CrushingIron@gmail.com Robbie Bruce - C26Coach@gmail.com www.c26triathlon.com

May 30, 2023

Some awesome questions from the group today! We start with training on the bike and how to get better. Riding alone vs. a group. How to push yourself when you're alone. We look at the best way to troll Ironman Facebook groups. We talk about how to train when you have an injury and a race coming up. Mike and Robbie share their biggest racing fears, along with what scares them as they track athletes. We shell ideas on where to start with your first racing bike. Also, you swim great in the pool, but can't put it together in open water… we get things straightened out. How to train if you're injured. Racing back to back days. Smart spends for your cycling. And tackling hills at Ironman Wisconsin. This one would be great for a drinking game. TOPICS: What's up across the globe? ITU Rolling Ironman - How to get better on the bike Long rides solo or with groups? Pushing yourself when you're alone Mental toughness The best way to troll Facebook Groups Dealing with an injury when your race is looming Mike and Robbie's biggest race fears Our coaching fears while tracking I don't have a bike, where should I start? Turning solid pool swimming into fast open water swimming Recalibrating after an injury Racing back to back days Best place to spend your money as a cyclist Tackling hills at Ironman Wisconsin Coaching Inquiries Mike Tarrolly - CrushingIron@gmail.com Robbie Bruce - C26Coach@gmail.com www.c26triathlon.com

May 25, 2023

Today we talk about the importance of igniting our own competitive fires. This is more than competing to win. It's about competing against yourself to be your best and putting yourself in those situations. It's about finding ways to get fired up to chase something you want. It's about trusting that you can keep going. We get into how difficult it can be to fuel your own fire all the time. We look at that fine line between being too calculated and letting it rip. The best athletes in the world don't look at their watch when they're chasing a win. They just compete. They Just get it done. Today, we look at how that mindset can help you in training, racing and life. The best ability is availability. And often, that's availability to figure out how to just get it done. It's easier to throw more wood on an inferno than to ignite a soggy log. Topics: Igniting competitive spirit inside you Milos Gwen Jorgenson Rip off a 5k or 10k We try to make everything calculated Brownlee, Neuman, Blumenfelt Kids need more free time Childhood games Robbie's Sprint Race The best don't look at their watch when chasing Racing without a watch Just being a competitor Where does your brain go when you look at your watch? Worry about fighting vs. failing Life is a game of in the moment What does it take to ignite your fire? Constant battle going on against yourself It's difficult to fuel your own fire all the time The best ability is availability Just get it done Coaching Inquiries Mike Tarrolly - CrushingIron@gmail.com Robbie Bruce - C26Coach@gmail.com www.c26triathlon.com

May 23, 2023

How do you think about race preparation? Today, we look at ways to get the most out of your fitness on race day. We look at the difference between preparing with accessories and preparing with knowledge that will make you faster. Do you really KNOW the race course? Do you train on similar terrain or simulated terrain? We look at ways for you to dial in your nutrition, but also talk about how the perfect game plan with nutrition can be ruined by bad pacing. We also look at how bad nutrition can be overcome by perfect pacing. Being unprepared equals fear. Are you training with purpose in regard to the race course or just winging it in hopes it works out? There is a ton of free speed out there if you know where to look for it, and we're not talking about aero helmets and carbon shoes. Topics: Running yourself to the podium Chatt 70.3 Largest attendance since the lockdown Chatt 70.3 field always stacked Knowing your race course Getting the absolute most out of your fitness Accessories vs. Preparation Carbon plated shoes Prepare like a pro triathlete Drive the course Don't be surprised, be prepared Train on terrain like the race Nutrition blaming Poor pacing can ruin a race Perfect nutrition can be ruined by bad pacing Terrible nutrition can work with the right pacing Margin for error Guessing at nutrition Pain Massage Caves Do the extra research The more prepared you are in the details Unprepared equals Fear Wondering how your race will go, instead of knowing Doubling up on the stress Coaching Inquiries Mike Tarrolly - CrushingIron@gmail.com Robbie Bruce - C26Coach@gmail.com www.c26triathlon.com

May 18, 2023

Charles Bukowski said, "What matters most is how well you walk through the fire." And he's right. Today we combine that thought process with how Kobe Bryant built mental toughness by negotiating his own thought process. Racing and training presents hundreds of opportunities to "figure it out" and those are the golden nuggets of becoming a better triathlete. Today, we look at self talk and creating tough situations in training so you know how to handle them in racing. We look into the power of being alone in your head and becoming mentally strong. Get through nagging niggles. We talk about trainers vs. gamers and what sets them apart. Can you callus your mind in such a way that it makes you race better? Layer in opportunities to quit, but don't do it. How do you get through the tough training moments and beat that inner voice that's telling you to quit, or worse, not start. Topics: Marketer's Anonymous The inner voice Listen to Kobe Spend time alone in your head Beating niggles in your mind Mentally prepared for a race Are you mentally weak or ready? Digging deep on the run Figure it out Running without distraction It hurts more to run slow Gamers vs. Trainers What is a race atmosphere worth? Mental warfare What matters most is how well you walk through the fire. Choose to go to battle How are you making things harder? Layer in opportunities to quit What's your mind gonna say? Smart decisions come in all packages Quit talking about it . . . Coaching Inquiries Mike Tarrolly - CrushingIron@gmail.com Robbie Bruce - C26Coach@gmail.com www.c26triathlon.com

May 16, 2023

Today we talk about how lucky we are that we chose triathlon at certain points of our lives. It's easy to take for granted, but we get into being able to appreciate how much better off we are because we chose to move. We look how many people wallow in funks when it doesn't have to be that way. We talk about the beauty of feeling younger as you age. We talk about why we do things we know we shouldn't and how to feel good about feeling good. We look at falling into the same traps and how to avoid them. Really, this is a reminder that you have made a choice and it's the right one. Movement is medicine and you can do whatever you choose to as long as you make that decision. No Ragrats :) Topics: Don't Get Left Behind Sam Long We are LUCKY we have chosen triathlon Saved my life Saved my day Text threads instead of lunch Moving to a new office to avoid stairs Feeling lonely and knowing you need something When it feels like you've been hit by a bus Falling into the same traps The Search for Excitement Golf for more active people Aging and getting faster Minimum effective dose When you should be more selfish Introvert/Extrovert iPads and video games Live your dream Get sun Hunching over computers keyboards Knees - use them or lose them Coaching Inquiries Mike Tarrolly - CrushingIron@gmail.com Robbie Bruce - C26Coach@gmail.com www.c26triathlon.com

May 12, 2023

Are you worn out from training or your daily life? Today, we contend that you're probably not overtrained, but you're more likely under-recovered. We'll take a dive into the elements of real recovery and talk about how important it is to find that true energy that you know is inside you. We look at the purpose of days off and how you should utilize them. We talk about recovery workouts and how important it is to treat them with respect. We all make big planning lists for our long weekend workouts, but are we crushing our energy on the daily by not giving shorter ones respect? It's an interesting topic and one that's focused on keeping you on a good roll, looking forward to training, and helping you recognize you're digging a hole before you're already in one. Topics: Seasonal Transitions Dew Point, Humidity Lack of Sleep Sore legs, quads When Spring goes straight to Summer Gulf Roast 70.3 Chatt 70.3 Woefully placed days off Getting the most from a day off Stress is stress Swimming at lunch Different kinds of tired No weekends . . . Calendars are weird Day off = Focused Recovery You're not overtrained, you're under recovered Focused and intentional training Hard to fit it all in Dissipate Stress The "2-3 days" before effect A lot of Tuesday World Champions out there Stress Buckets Tired and slow and performing the same Not realizing you're in a hole until you're in a hole More, more, more Energy is encouraged If you want to do more, do more recovery Coaching Inquiries Mike Tarrolly - CrushingIron@gmail.com Robbie Bruce - C26Coach@gmail.com www.c26triathlon.com

May 9, 2023

Our favorite series is back! What do you think about when you swim? Turns out, it should be a lot of things . . . but in small doses. Today we get into the importance of the front end of your stroke. We talk about how to have a strong catch and good feel for the water. Both of those can improve your speed in the water tremendously. We also get into the idea of thinking but not thinking. Micro thoughts and how to work on your swim on the fly. We get into stroke rhythm, head position, cause and effect changes, and sighting obsession. We also tell you why swimming "wrong" on purpose could help you stroke. Loads of top-line, actionable discussion today about how to make you a better swimmer. Topics: All that fitness . . . gone. Without fun, what is there? Get you some C26 Gear! What do you think about when swimming? Head position in the water Bilateral vs breathing every stroke Good technique is free speed Not making huge changes Obsessing with one thing Everything is connected Spall changes matter Anti-singular drills Cause and effect High elbow Stroke rhythm too fast? Sighting obsession Try to swim wrong Always start in the front The back is a little gravy Finding feel for the water Owning your wrist position Swim stroke comparison with pedal stroke Running intervals compared to swim intervals Teach yourself to be an athlete Accumulate minutes of doing it right! Benefits of good form Going through the motions Swimming is a chronic load Bad form equals bad balance. Coaching Inquiries Mike Tarrolly - CrushingIron@gmail.com Robbie Bruce - C26Coach@gmail.com www.c26triathlon.com

May 4, 2023

There is a lot at play when thinking about keeping the integrity of your workouts. Are you going too hard, too easy, or not recovering enough? These are all things that can make or break the consistency of your training and we all know that consistency is king. Today we look at how to handle workouts when you "don't have it" or get in the mindset of "proving you have it when you don't." We look at how to handle intervals and rest to get your ass in the ballpark of today's workout. We look at preparing for race pain. How to get out of the "way up or way down" cycle. How to handle pool sessions. Adaptation. Hitting the ceiling when you want to. And the concept of not always crushing it, but just being good. And of course, when all else fails, laugh it off. Topics: Midwest salt of the earth Big Pro racing weekend Complicated and confused Podcasting universe Coupon Code for 25% gear: c26gear (good through May 8, 2023 at midnight) Swim intervals Trapped in the overall average pace Adaptation Being able to hit that ceiling When the goal is high intensity Bike intervals When the integrity is an easy workout Looking ahead at the toughest sessions Hard work vs Hard workout Quality over quantity? Overcooking 24/7 Training for the race pain Finding answers when you're struggling Either Way Up or Way Down Don't crush next week, just be good Creating better days and attitude Laugh it off Coaching Inquiries Mike Tarrolly - CrushingIron@gmail.com Robbie Bruce - C26Coach@gmail.com www.c26triathlon.com

May 2, 2023

How do we REALLY feel about weight lifting? Find out today, and how we think it combines with endurance sports. We also talk seasonal depression and ask if it's more prevelant these days. We look at ways to beat it. Plus, how long should you be in triathlon before deciding to tackle an Ironman? Couple different perspectives. Why are swim breaks so short? When should the be longer? Also, is it better to swim 2x200 or 1x4,000? We'll look into swim training intention, different speeds in the water and building control. We also look at what might be some interesting locations for a new Ironman race. Topics: Seasonal Depression more common? The best thing you can do for your health Casual conversations to start the day Hydration in cold weather Del Boca Vista pool How long should I be in triathlon before tackling Ironman? 18 months from Couch to Ironman? Limiting outside Life Stress Weightlifting vs. Swimming Heather Jackson's triathlon future? Wattie? Swim and Rest breaks. . . why so short? Purposeful swim training Having intention and different speeds in the pool 2 x 200 vs. 1 x 4,000? Lifting on off days Foundational strength What would be a good location for a new Ironman? Coaching Inquiries Mike Tarrolly - CrushingIron@gmail.com Robbie Bruce - C26Coach@gmail.com www.c26triathlon.com

Apr 27, 2023

If you're like most of us you excel at one or two of the three sports in triathlon. But guess what? Attacking your weaknesses can often improve the others as well. Today, we look at how and why to put more time into things you're not good (or natural) at. This goes from spending more time in a certain sport to figuring out the little secrets to what Free Speed means with regard to racing. We get into the idea of shooting for the sun and landing on the moon along with what that REALLY MEANS. We can talk about things, plan them out, imagine certain outcomes, but it really comes down to doing work. And that might not always be the kind of work you think it is. The easier your "fast" feels, the longer you can hold it. But how do you get to that point? What are some good training strategies that make going fast feel easier? Topics: Just showing up Shoot for the Sun, Land on the Moon? Aiming differently at the target Rekindle competitive nature Rising tides raise all ships Seed money or sell something?? We avoid doing things we're not good at, but . . . Which side of the body do you favor? Passive improvements Balancing the left and right side Picking races for different types of athletes Strong arm/Weak arm The key to lowering your run time Returns on investments Hibernate and shed as you go? Run economy Real Free Speed The easier your fast feels the longer you can hold it Coaching Inquiries Mike Tarrolly - CrushingIron@gmail.com Robbie Bruce - C26Coach@gmail.com www.c26triathlon.com

Apr 25, 2023

Pro Triathlete, Collin Chartier, admits he used EPO and we use that as a launch point for how a lot of us get trapped in the game of chasing no matter the consequences. We are all human, so it's a mystery why things like this surprise us. It's going on at the age group level as well, but the point is, the only person we can really count on is ourself. It's so easy to get caught in the hypnosis of television, social media, YouTube videos, but most of it is fake. Today, we take a deep look inside and put stock in what we can do without chasing others. And stop judging by the headline. Topics: Pro Triathlete Collin Chartier admits EPO use Race Directors and Volunteers USAT Multi-Sport Festival All our heroes are dead Doping Owning your journey Obsession with other people People are imperfect Clout Chasing Head in the Sand Expecting others to live up to your image Interventions Bystanders and enablers The only one you can count on is you Passive lies Too much stock in others Cheating and lack of confidence or grounding Part of the side show TV is poison Coaching Inquiries Mike Tarrolly - CrushingIron@gmail.com Robbie Bruce - C26Coach@gmail.com www.c26triathlon.com

Apr 20, 2023

Ever get the feeling you just want to bail on a workout? Well, today we give you permission . . . but, there are some caveats. And bail doesn't mean fail. This is about your autonomy in the sport and owning your sessions. What does that mean when it comes to an interval session on the bike or a tempo run? Or even a pool workout? Today we look at how often the most important thing is just to get on the bike and see what happens, but doing it with options. You never really know until you give it a shot and seeing a workout you don't want to (or don't think you can) do is a bummer. It's all about the integrity of workouts. We also look at how much you really need to run for Ironman, what coaches look to for intel on athletes, and the dreaded 18 hour swim. Topics - Kids in cars The greatest guy in Baltimore The perfect workout Pressure combined with expectations Bail not fail Different ways to set up your workouts for success Clearing up the gray areas of training Don't be a robot to the session Interval length doesn't make or break a workout Giving you autonomy with options How coaching get the most out of your workouts Coaching intel Own your sessions Destroyed by your runs? 2nd, 3rd, and 4th winds Hang around More people get hurt by bad form The 18 hour swing Coaching Inquiries Mike Tarrolly - CrushingIron@gmail.com Robbie Bruce - C26Coach@gmail.com www.c26triathlon.com

Apr 18, 2023

*Note ... the first couple minutes have some wonky audio but it's fine after that. Today we look at finding passion, purpose, and calling within triathlon. We get into how to find excitement in the little things and not have to always chase new races or shiny objects that are mostly just a distraction from what is in this moment. We talk about motivation and how the most successful athletes go about finding it. Look at your process and figure out ways to find excitement in things that may not be exciting on the surface but lead to your long term success and health. We pay to do this sport, taking it too seriously can put you in a pinch. We explore the beauty of "slow is smooth and smooth is fast." All you have to do is look at the top runners at Boston and see them floating along like they're on a group run. Mastering your movement makes you faster. And finally, be proud of the hard work and choices, not your natural gifts. Tackle hard things and create the best memories. Topics: Nagging Injuries Feeling younger as you get older Garmin sponsors at our Wisconsin Camp Don't chase what is the hot trend of the day… Do your passion! Training for trombone Finding your own motivation Keep the same routes Create mini races Fun in training The races can't be the motivation What do you want from the sport? We pay to do this Slow is smooth and smooth is fast….. that's progress. Slow is relative to everyone - think of it as easy. Be proud of your hard work and choices, not your natural gifts. It's harder to get better at things we're naturally good at. Tackling hard things Difficult times create the best memories Coaching Inquiries: Mike Tarrolly - CrushingIron@gmail.com Robbie Bruce - C26Coach@gmail.com www.c26triathlon.com

Apr 13, 2023

Today we talk about flat course racing, but as usual, there are a lot of applications for all courses as we bounce between the differences between flat and hilly. We start by talking early season open water swims and how to be prepared if you don't have enough time to get in open water. We also look at what a wetsuit does and how to make sure you're using it to your best advantage and not letting it throw you into a state of anxiety. We talk about the bike and the importance of training in aero for flat courses. We look at how a weak core can impact your swim, bike, and run. We talk about mixing up cadences on a flat bike and run. We get into training techniques that will make you more prepared for long flat runs. And we hit on the differences between training inside and the demands of being in the elements. Topics: Flashback Fridays? C26 Lifetime Listeners Early season Open Water Swimming Not enough time for Open Water practice? Building Open Water fitness Get in your wetsuit often Free speed, body compression Wetsuit anxiety The race goal: Delay the core from heating up There no such thing as too much lube Keep the wetsuit HIGH Core and Lower back issues in aero Technique for engaging the core A weak core drags you down in swimming, biking, and running Swim with a stable core in your wetsuit (and with pull buoy) Train in Aero Less power in aero Core in cycling as it relates to your run Full engagement of the pedal stroke Importance of slow pedal torque training Do you have an aero plan for the wind? Calibrate to the weather Crosswinds and aero Energy spent outdoors is significant Sailboats into the wind Flat runs Hips- Ironman lean Changing cadence and turnover Break up the load Change the demands on purpose Coaching Inquiries: Mike Tarrolly - CrushingIron@gmail.com Robbie Bruce - C26Coach@gmail.com www.c26triathlon.com

Apr 11, 2023

Today we talk about how to prepare and race Sprints and Olympics when you're training for longer races. But, if you're just racing short course there are tons of good nuggets about how to get a much better performance. Sometimes we forget what it feels like to go hard and short course is a great way to calibrate yourself with your effort. We look into whether you should taper or not and why it can simply be a waste of a week. We look at HOW to race sprints and olympics. From training to pacing to letting it rip on the bike and figuring out the run. We talk about pain and how to go through it when you keep hearing alarm bells. Why the fastest athletes on the planet go without a watch on the run. Short course is all about finding your limits… today we look at smart and strategic ways to get there. Topics: 30 Days of our lives 30 day commitment Looking for excuses Blaming yourself or others? When running and something hurts . . . Going through the pain The obstacle is the way Froggy weather Commit or not Objective and mature decisions Does your decision makes sense with your life? What does your A-Race mean to you? Have a plan and purpose Drop a race in Tapering for short races? Always keep your swimming up Bike - Oly - Lower volume, intensity up Running - keep intensity Do you deserve a taper? Don't waste a week Mixing in a marathon affects 5 weeks of your calendar Be engaged with your running - no plod mode Calibrate yourself with racing. Running matchless When all you know is how you feel Do you remember what it feels like to go hard? Brick runs . . . Swim hard, then bike… Bike like there is no run… All these alarm bells… It's about finding your limit Coaching Inquiries: Mike Tarrolly - CrushingIron@gmail.com Robbie Bruce - C26Coach@gmail.com www.c26triathlon.com

Apr 6, 2023

Today we answer listener questions and spend a lot of time in the rabbit hole finding good little nuggets. Mainly, there is a lot of discussion about cycling, specifically on windy or hilly courses. We go through a deep explanation of how to train and race your best with a thorough explanation of average power vs. normalized power. We also compare and contrast riding without power and how that should be approached. We look at the best tires and go into how (even though we know nobody wants to do it) important it is to be comfortable changing your tires on the race course. We also talk about when and how you should increase distance, both in training and races. A lot of good stuff in the weeds of this podcast. Enjoy and have a great weekend! Topics: Long winters Windy running Camp Openings Support the podcast by getting some C26 Gear Race day bike execution Ironman Texas vs. a hilly course Recognizing tail winds How to ride hills Average Power vs. Normalized Power The physiological cost of riding No one ever says, "I think I left a lot on the bike course" Road surfaces Riding outside vs. the trainer Tire suggestions Not flatting Learn how to change a tire! New to triathlon Training to escape and punish ourselves Tired of being tired Coaching Inquiries: Mike Tarrolly - CrushingIron@gmail.com Robbie Bruce - C26Coach@gmail.com www.c26triathlon.com

Apr 4, 2023

More great questions from all of you! We talk mass swim starts, seeding, and how to deal with the crowded water. We get into road bike vs. TT bike, including when to switch, and . . . do you even need to switch? We talk about the drawbacks of TT bikes if you're not willing to put in the time, along with bike fits and why aggressive positions can hurt your race performance. We each give our biggest lessons from our first 70.3's and fulls. Robbie is asked if he ever gets confused when Mike goes off on a tangent and Mike promptly goes off on a tangent to see if he gets confused. We look at self-calibration. We discuss when is the right time to jump from a 70.3 to a full. And we talk about your bandwidth, support, time constraints, and the "want" to race a Full. Topics: Mass Swim Starts C26 Gear Store is Stocked! C26 "Swim School" - Registration is Open Switching from a Road Bike to TT Bike - when and how TT bikes are not free speed unless you work at it Aggressive bike positions Training rides and run injuries The run is blamed for everything Lessons we learned from our first 70.3 and Full Socks or no socks Don't give in The run hurts Soak in the finish line Walking in Ironman is like a drug Does Robbie ever get confused when Mike goes off on a tangent? Mike goes off on a tangent Heart rate in the sauna and counting by polyrhythm Self calibration Jumping from a 70.3 to a Full Training is the journey You need bandwidth, support, time, the want and the drive How are you willing to re-arrange? What are you willing to give up? Best way to seed yourself for a mass swim start Coaching Inquiries: Mike Tarrolly - CrushingIron@gmail.com Robbie Bruce - C26Coach@gmail.com www.c26triathlon.com

Mar 30, 2023

Today we talk about permission to be yourself. Owning your journey applies to so many things and we detail how that should be goal number one in your life, training, and racing. Resistance comes from within and it's your job to jumpstart yourself into feeling good. We look at ways you can do that today, tomorrow, and to get in a groove for your race. We also look at ways to have fun with what you're doing in training. Weather and mood and remedies. That post workout feeling. Owning happiness. Don't burn yourself out, embrace the permission to do things you enjoy. Topics: Cliff diving Leaning into Life What if we had advertising?? New Classic C26 Gear is IN Weather and mood Cooped up inside Your body lets you travel, use it Zoom Calls Just do it The chasm between the recliner and a workout That post-workout feeling Own Your Journey Watch the sun come up When all the lanes are full Things tend to take care of themselves if you work it Take ownership of your happiness How long you gonna run today? Figure out how to have fun with what you do The hardest week EVER People who crave rigidity How much easy volume can I get in this week? Jumpstart yourself into feeling good Resistance comes from within You need outlets Don't burn yourself out Permission to do what you want and to be yourself Coaching Inquiries: Mike Tarrolly - CrushingIron@gmail.com Robbie Bruce - C26Coach@gmail.com www.c26triathlon.com

Mar 28, 2023

Today we look at the little decisions in training and racing that will take you to the next level. Understanding simple things like, the more fatigue you have, the longer the warm up, and today's success could be as simple as you getting out to move your body. We look into race mentality from the beginning of the swim until the end of the race, and why your tank should be full AFTER you get out of the water. We remind you that if you didn't swim or bike enough in training, don't act like you did in the race. We look at 2nd, 3rd, and 4th winds and how to find them. We talk about the power of incremental gains and why it's so important to control and understand your effort. Race practice can happen in every single training session if you know what to look for and today we define how you should feel at the end and what's the proper understanding of Emptying the Tank. Topics: Texas camp and new swim camp Attitude is contagious Stepping out of your comfort zone Surround yourself with the right people You never regret having coffee with a good friend 2nd, 3rd and 4th winds Athletes overestimate what they can do in three weeks Athletes underestimate what they can do in a year Flipping the micro and macro Micro decisions to START a workout The hardest part of a run is putting on your shoes The win for today is that you got out and moved Easy to lay in your excuses Don't make Macro decisions when you start Incremental gains and small increases Owning different paces, power and zones Own where you're at Do you have the mental capacity to hold on? Racing mentality How to finish right If you didn't swim or bike enough, don't act like you did Lap pace only The problem with ERG The more fatigue the longer the warm up Keeping that Last Gear in your back pocked You should have a full tank of gas AFTER the swim Coaching Inquiries: Mike Tarrolly - CrushingIron@gmail.com Robbie Bruce - C26Coach@gmail.com www.c26triathlon.com

Mar 23, 2023

Today we're talking race strategy, and more importantly how to handle the demands of race energy. We look at an honest evaluation of your training and how that might, should, could translate in your race. We look at the realism of your potential at this time. We discuss planned and unplanned governors that can help keep you under control. We talk your "energy bank" and how not to overdraw in the swim. We discuss how most people blame their run, but it's really their bike. And we get into the concept of leaving it all on the race course and the right way for you to think about emptying the tank. Topics: Race performance is objective The origin of the Crushing Iron podcast photo Ask yourself - Did my training meet the requirements? Are you living in a pipe dream? How to be relaxed Coach's job: Take you week to week based on where you're at Did you put in the work to get the result you wanted? The governor you didn't know you needed Under fueling You have the ability but you have to have the energy Withdrawals from the energy bank start in the swim Certain parts of the race demand more energy Everyone blames the run because it's last Be proud of your effort Pre-race excuse building Empty the tank in the way you want to Be proud that you showed up! Coaching Inquiries: Mike Tarrolly - CrushingIron@gmail.com Robbie Bruce - C26Coach@gmail.com www.c26triathlon.com

Mar 21, 2023

Do you look back at your race and put an honest level of judgment on how you did? Today we look at what makes a great race for YOU. We talk about why time and placement shouldn't be the number one factors. We look at your metrics not based on times/splits. We talk about your effort, how you figure out goals and attain them. Starting the swim without a watch. The course and the conditions and how to play them. We look at adjusting to the moment WHILE you're racing and how the right mindset can give you a race you're proud of instead of a complete sh*t show. Topics: Texas Camp Time isn't everything Kicking off the race calendar What makes a great race? Be objective - Athletes tend to forget 3 Tier Projections How did YOU feel you did? Looking at your watch and judging Regardless of the time and placement, ask yourself . . . How did you feel? Courses matter, conditions matter Metrics not based on time/splits Adjusting to the moment A, B, C Goals Your best effort is relative Not wearing a watch for the swim Mindset can save your race in the middle of it Coaching Inquiries: Mike Tarrolly - CrushingIron@gmail.com Robbie Bruce - C26Coach@gmail.com www.c26triathlon.com

Mar 16, 2023

This is a look in the mirror podcast. We talk about the concept of chasing a prize, when the prize is right in front of us. We chose triathlon, it didn't choose us. And it can be really hard. But the hard work is what changes our character and transforms us into who we become. We talk about why "getting out to train" is hard and why it IS part of the training. Racing is about overcoming challenge after challenge. That's what training prepares you for. To dig deeper and find that belief in yourself. We look at how our most successful and happy athletes approach their training and life. We want it to be easy, but it's not and there are no guarantees. The hard things change you.. . Topics: Being hostage to a race Just look it up on YouTube Who we pick to win it all Triathlon is tough Big blocks We CHOSE this It's important to know what you signed up for We expect if changes Sauna as your reward for swimming You motivate yourself Sophomore slumps Refuse to believe you can't Those with the highest expectations are least happy Even keel for even keel The weight behind expectations Done with today, what's next? Don't rob the moment The most successful and happy triathletes do this . . . There is no prize Giving up is easy Working hard for a long time always pays dividends The hard things change you Rough is what you need sometimes Doing it over and over We want it to be easy Feel unbreakable There's no special day, it's all part of the moment Naive confidence There's no guarantees If you work hard, you have a better shot Small decisions add up to wins Coaching Inquiries: Mike Tarrolly - CrushingIron@gmail.com Robbie Bruce - C26Coach@gmail.com www.c26triathlon.com

Mar 14, 2023

When kids play, then never seem to want to stop. How can we find that love for the game in our daily training? Today, we talk about how to approach sessions. So many athletes want to put the hammer down, but this is an art of knowing how and when. We'll look at the concept of grinding and why that tends to lead to friction that haunts us later. We look into how a lot of athletes leave their race in training. We also talk anxiety, depression and addiction. How did we get here?? And we get into our "why" and how it's really probably a simpler answer than you think. Play like a kid and find your freedom. Topics - March Madness Tri Season is Here! Energy: Cost to value ratio T Check and W Checks Burn out is similar to the overnight success What's in your head that won't allow you to play? Don't try to out-happy, happy Anxiety, depression, Addiction How did we get here? Overtraining We need to be good at stepping back Over committing to a race calendar Just be ready It shows up 3 days later When triathlon is your life The best athlete's Strava looks boring Grinding Sticking around is priceless Don't leave your race in the training Kids at play never want to stop Why are we doing this? Feel good Text Thead misery Find your freedom Coaching Inquiries: Mike Tarrolly - CrushingIron@gmail.com Robbie Bruce - C26Coach@gmail.com www.c26triathlon.com

Mar 10, 2023

Are you doing the little things each day to make yourself healthier? Training is about nuance and paying attention to mini cycles that include hard work along with recovery. The talk about responding to fatigue and sickness. How to approach your training when you may not be at your best. Or… training when you feel great. We look at getting in tune with your internal governor and how moderation and nourishment can be just what the doctor ordered. We look at creating momentum from the previous day. Also, how the little habits we have can have a big impact on how we feel and train. Winning the day doesn't mean crushing the day. How do you define satisfaction? Paying attention, be grateful, and do the things that let you say, "I got healthier today." Topics: Get some C26 Gear! Swim Caps will be in next week Training Plans for Sprint and Olympics are free Nashville Rant Coffee Doing things for others Gotta get a good lather Missing a long workout during the build Momentum created from your previous day Look at 3 day blocks of training "Winning the day" isn't always what it seems Links in a chain TSS Scores worthless?? Your internal governor Take it when you got it Moderation - Nourishment Training to heal Extreme society How do you define satisfaction? Quick, but short term success Is what you're doing sustainable? Be grateful to be able to use your own body Setting extremes Cowboy Steve Eggs- Diet - Nutrition Synthetic food Success equals Sustainability What's HEALTHY for you? Say this: I got healthier today Creating inflammation without dissipating it Coaching Inquiries: Mike Tarrolly - CrushingIron@gmail.com Robbie Bruce - C26Coach@gmail.com www.c26triathlon.com

Mar 7, 2023

We always think we have more time . . . but you don't build confidence by doing nothing. Today we look at stoking the fire and finding our competitive nature. There's been a trend at eliminating opportunities to compete with ourselves and others. To push our limits. But limits, like fears are an illusion. We talk about the benefits of taking risks, going for it when you got it, and the subtle ways we dig emotional holes that get tougher to dig out from. The mind has a way of talking yourself into safety, but we know the best way to live is to get out and feel. To experience. Sometimes using fear as a compass is the best way to find happiness. Topics: "Mild" Winters Limiting competitive opportunities The mind goes before the body Are you not "motivated?" Benefits of taking risks Challenge that competitive edge Being afraid is good - - face it Stop taking the flat route every time Feeling better after hard workouts When you got it, you gotta go for it Practice going for broke Masochistic training It's time to get back into fighting shape When athletes are most unhappy The Subtle Holes we dig We always think we have more time . . . You can't outsmart the universe We don't build confidence by doing nothing Digging deep physically and mentally Meditation and the thoughts that bubble up Fear as your compass Coaching Inquiries: Mike Tarrolly - CrushingIron@gmail.com Robbie Bruce - C26Coach@gmail.com www.c26triathlon.com

Mar 2, 2023

Seems to be a trend of doing multiple Ironman per season, but is it a good idea? What's the best way to go about it. Also, we talk nutrition for Ironman… how much to bring? What to leave behind? Is it a good idea to use other races as training races? We'll look at the good and bad of that concept. Also, lots of indoor training? How do you best prepare for the elements? We get into Zone 2 and how to make your base training more enjoyable and filled with purpose. Bike handling, open water swimming, and power meters also come into play. Topics: Hair Cuts and Bad Lighting World Triathlon APP Two Fulls Close together? Training Races? How long is your race by time? How much fight do you have? Don't leave your race in the training Ways to make Base Training more fun Use the lap button Embrace your Recovery Goal: Keep it as slow as you can? Have a PURPOSE in Z2 Nutrition for a Full Depend on the aid station? When you carry too much Adding 15 lbs to an aero bike Least expensive way to get power on the bike Peddle power Dual side? Indoor training to be ready for the elements? Pain caves Get outside Bike handling Swimming in Open Water Coaching Inquiries: Mike Tarrolly - CrushingIron@gmail.com Robbie Bruce - C26Coach@gmail.com www.c26triathlon.com

Feb 28, 2023

Are you burying yourself to hit the ranges? Today, we look at Zones for Swim, Bike, and Run. Understanding these, along with your effort will make you a better triathlete. But, don't obsess. The most important part of this is understanding your body. We look at when and how to test, along with the key elements to understand before you test. Also, why understanding intensity is best for times of restraint. Is your FTP too high? Likely… and we'll tell you why. Why "guessing" your power or pace is a powerful exercise. Taking a deep look at the mystery of Swim Zones and why they are similar to your run. Which tests are good. Which tests don't tell you anything. We look at the difference between you and pros and bike testing. And we'll explain why going too hard is all too common. Topics: First workouts in warm weather Mood swings within one workout Before you grade yourself . . . Why do you need so much from this one workout? It's all about building Is the story you're telling yourself true? Just get it done Zones - 1-5 Before you test and apply Zones… Know your body and what feels right Guess at pace and or power Why RPE is so important to understand Having confidence to go with the flow Intensity is best for times of restraint What actually feels hard today? Pace Zones Swimming technique and Pace/Zones Roll with it How do I swim faster, easier? Cycling - The hardest to Zone Properly Drumming analogy of zones 4 DP Test Ramp Tests HR-Friel Zones Difference between Pros and you and bike testing Saving up for your testing Burying yourself to hit the range Running Zones Going too hard is all too common Treating Run zones like the swim Less isn't more, it's enough Coaching Inquiries: Mike Tarrolly - CrushingIron@gmail.com Robbie Bruce - C26Coach@gmail.com www.c26triathlon.com

Feb 24, 2023

This is YOUR journey. Today is about figuring out who you are and what you want and not butting heads with that. Today we get into training, work, and time. Setting boundaries. The gray area between helping others and being selfish in life. We ask if there really is such a thing as balance. Asking tough questions of yourself and figuring out what you need for happiness. How to embrace passive time. Sticking with the integrity of workouts. Powerful habits. Not trying . . . and Glory Days. Topics: Ice Storm C26 Gear to Support the Podcast Selfish or Self Care Work and Time Boundaries Coaching Dreams Planning vs. Flying by the seat of your pants Parent guilt Time for yourself vs. Time for others Exercise makes us better people Recovery weeks Demands of training to navigate life The best are "selfish" Ebbs and flows of self vs. others Everything is on a continuum Is there such a thing as balance? Yoga balance transfers to the mind Refuse to affilate What do I need?? Passive time Where does balance start? Routine Powerful habits When putting yourself first is uncomfortable Flexible with structure Integrity of workouts We know at the core what's best for us Don't Try Glory Days Coaching Inquiries: Mike Tarrolly - CrushingIron@gmail.com Robbie Bruce - C26Coach@gmail.com www.c26triathlon.com

Feb 21, 2023

Today, we get into the essence of being a successful triathlete. It's not always pretty or easy, but there are certain characteristics that give you a better shot at long-term success. Be completely in tune with the process and the reasons why you're going through the process. There are thousands of distraction landmines out there and it's hard to stay focused on the big picture. Today, we look at funks, and ruts, and high expectations. We talk about resisting impulses and staying the course. We talk about attention spans and the importance of figuring out what's going on inside your own head before you make bad decisions. We also look at the pitfalls of going all in for one year and digging into a trap. We look at our marketing and training strategies and why they don't always align with the popular perspective. Topics: Stay in your own game No bitching about the weather :) Money is going into short course racing Find something you love and commit Training is like investing . . . start now and keep doing it Going ALL IN for One Year The best part is the journey When you get behind in training . . . Figure out what's going on in your own head first Landmines of distraction Are you doing it from a place of confidence, or lack of confidence? Confidence or fear? When we want to make sure we "still got it" Why do I feel the need to do this? Expectations Giving up Impulses Hard conversations with yourself Moderation Our marketing strategy Stay the course "Watch tonight or die" Simplicity is rarely simple Coaching Inquiries: Mike Tarrolly - CrushingIron@gmail.com Robbie Bruce - C26Coach@gmail.com www.c26triathlon.com

Feb 16, 2023

In the end, not much of this training matters if you don't have your head straight. Today, we go through lessons we learned at our latest Run Camp. We look at building confidence and doing things you didn't think you could do. We talk about transcending your current self and focusing in the Real Agenda in your life. We get into the paralasis of isolation and how to break the cycle. We talk training in groups and with inspiring people. Also, how you can get yourself from point A to point B by going to point A.5 first. It's so easy to say no to something when you're by yourself. Use the energy of others to help pull you into accomplishment. With all the advancements these days, life can seem easy, but that's often what makes it so hard. Topics: Sprint and Olympic Plans Now Available for FREE 2023 Club Plan - Plan Your Entire Race Season! The Impact of Run Camp Unlock Your True Ability Detaching from Underlying Stress How we are wired to think about ourselves What's your Real Agenda? Isolation and loneliness have become the standard Indoor Training Company's Quests to Replace being outside Positive people inspire It's all in the mind Get out of your head Push the pace to pull the group Do this with other people Trainers vs. Gamers Life is easy but that's what makes it hard You gotta love yourself first Transcending yourself You only gotta do it once Polar Plunge community First loop felt terrible Playing the long game Replacing bad memories and habits with good ones Failure is not an option It's easy to say no when you're by yourself None of this training shit matters if you don't have your head straight HALT - Hungry, anxious, lonely, or tired Coaching Inquiries: Mike Tarrolly - CrushingIron@gmail.com Robbie Bruce - C26Coach@gmail.com www.c26triathlon.com

Feb 9, 2023

Today, we dive deeper into how you can get real investments for the time you spend in the pool. We look at the concept of building your fatigue resistance and how that makes you faster. We talk about open water and why the key is building strength. Are you swimming with intention in the pool? We dive into what that means and how your sessions should look. We talk about Masters Groups… the pros and cons and what you should be getting out of them. We tell you exactly what to do to get faster in the pool. We also give you a great test to show if you have good body position. Be a swimmer, think like a swimmer, but do not overthink it. Simplify/Repeat. Check out our FREE Beginner's Programs: https://c26triathlon.com/c26-development-programs/ Topics: Are Masters groups good or bad? Finding the perfect Masters group Are you getting a return on your investment in the pool? Masters = Older People Doing Swimming Together Two biggest benefits from Masters Groups Why Aren't you getting faster?? Hard Truth: You are likely not swimming enough Keys: Swim a lot and be Intentional Maybe you don't know what to do in the pool to get faster? Simplify/Repeat You may need to take time away from the bike and run Working turns as a benchmark? What should you really look for to show you're getting faster? What we want is to build fatigue resistance Open water swimming is all about strength Kicking is about balance, not propulsion Learn how to swim strong Test for great body position Kicking Everyone should be able to swim a 2:00/100 Coaching Inquiries: Mike Tarrolly - CrushingIron@gmail.com Robbie Bruce - C26Coach@gmail.com www.c26triathlon.com

Feb 6, 2023

Not sure how much or how far to swim? Wondering why you don't get faster? Have open water anxiety? This podcast is for you. We look at how to properly use time in the pool. We look at building fitness BEFORE technique. Then show you how to marry them both in an effective progression. We look at the difference between pool swimming and open water. We look at drills… which ones work and which ones are wasting your time. Anxiety beating techniques. Wetsuits. Fear. Swimming in salt water and techniques for two loop swim courses so you can avoid congestion. Check out our FREE Beginner's Programs: https://c26triathlon.com/c26-development-programs/ Topics: How much should you swim? Time professions Build FITNESS to HOLD FORM 25s, 50s, and long stuff in combination "I don't get any faster" Fine tuning the connection of technique and fitness The drills you're doing don't work Commit to swimming more days than you're not Pools have nothing in common with open water racing Thinking slows you down Marry "drills" into your swimming Reach for the corners - Railroad Tracks Single Arm Drills Paddle work and Pull Buoy with Band Hanging - engage lats Open Water ANXIETY Why are you afraid? Control your breathing Warm up Breathe and get a lather Practice in your wetsuit Learn to feel how it feels The fear behind the feeling is the problem Swimming in salt water Second loop of race techniques Coaching Inquiries: Mike Tarrolly - CrushingIron@gmail.com Robbie Bruce - C26Coach@gmail.com www.c26triathlon.com

Feb 2, 2023

Sprints and Olympics are where people get into the sport and how it grows. Today we look at the intensity of your training and racing. We ask about your background then examine how that applies to training We talk about beginner, seasoned short course racers, and Ironman to Olympic racing strategy. We talk about impatience and how that can lead to injury. We talk pacing for Sprints and Olys (hint… mostly all-out) and taking shorter races seriously. Track work, skipping progressions, raising the Vo2 and strides. We also detail how to ramp up training and intervals to keep you happy and healthy in the journey. Topics: It's where the sport grows Del Boca Vista story Niacin Sprints/Olympics are NOT "lesser than" Layering intensity What's your background? Ramping up in a safe and responsible way Three different tiers of athletes 1st Timers Fast and Hard is their jam Long distance athletes going to short course Strides Ramping up/Warm ups Track work Pacing and control Do 30 seconds before 2 minutes Impatience Skipping progressions Coming in from another sport Be careful of a big engine without a strong chassis There' no point in worrying how fast you can go if you can't finish strong At risk for injury? Pacing for Seasoned Athletes Sprint/Olympic Easy days easy - hard days appropriately hard Going from Ironman back to sprints and olympics Raising your Vo2 Take it seriously… treat it like an A-Race Look at it like your best workout of the week Wrap your mind around the distance Great way to test - Do an Olympic all out Coaching Inquiries: Mike Tarrolly - CrushingIron@gmail.com Robbie Bruce - C26Coach@gmail.com www.c26triathlon.com

Jan 31, 2023

Whether you're a seasoned triathlete, or a beginner, there is a ton of great benefits from racing and training for Sprints and Olympics, and this cast will load you up. Today we talk about smart and healthy training as it applies to Sprints and Olympics, but it also translates into everything you do in this sport. We get into proper builds, looking at your month as one block of stress, spreading out stress to get more, accumulated fatigue, pacing and aerobic base. We also look at the importance of keeping training fun and learning every day. Training shouldn't crush your body and spirit, it should be a path to getting more energy and enjoying life. Get serious about having fun and get much better in the process. Topics: Your first Sprint? Beginners in triathlon C26 Development Packages for Sprint and Olympic Racing C26 Mentors Why people get into this sport Short courses are a different beast To be your best, you need Aerobic Base The first top to Community The Best Athletes continue to build in Zone 1 & 2 Increase your ability to be available If you hate running, you're probably running too fast Not doing anything stupid will give you big gains Train to the shape you're in How efficient do you move? Movement matters Focus on building your cake/skills Don't fight it, let it flow Understand your body What feels good?? Establish a steady, progressive routine Confidence/Faith/Patience Pacing is Racing . . .and training Look at the entire month as a block of stress Spread out stress points Once you get it rolling . . . The billions of benefits from endurance sports Accumulated fatigue Learn every day Overanalyzing . . . Keeping it fun Get serious about having fun Don't burn out and fad away Watch ITU racing Coaching Inquiries: Mike Tarrolly - CrushingIron@gmail.com Robbie Bruce - C26Coach@gmail.com www.c26triathlon.com

Jan 27, 2023

Today we talk about the power of relaxation in swimming, on the bike, and while running… Oh, and skiing too. Mike skied for the first time in 30 years this week and talks about what he learned and how it can be applicable to triathlon training. Tense and anxious athletes never perform their best and we look at the power of slowing down, staying with the program and trusting the progression. We look at how we can dig holes over and over without making progress. We talk about leaving something in the tank physically, but also mentally and why that can derail your best intentions. Get out of your own way and stop making everything harder than it needs to be. Topics: Snow Days Checkbooks - wrong dates Order some C26 Gear and get a personal note Mike's skiing analogies for triathlon Patiences and presence Doing it without thinking Being tired and fatigued and stopping ahead You can work through it, but . . . Digging out of your own hole Stop seeing triathlon as a trend that stops every year Straight up - Be present Don't TRY so hard Watch others that a good You can make up ground Where to look when you're riding a bike Zoning out and missing the exit Allocating mental energy Talking but not doing the work Controlled falls Fighting and flailing the water is not as fast Skipping the progression Looking forward to what's next You can't skip steps Burned out The real work is not flashy The smallest returns from doing too much Quiet Quinn's progress The desire and obsession for NOW Leaving something in the tank, mentally You fail because . . . Running into a brick wall over and over Getting out of your own way You are the most complex part of training Unwinding the Christmas lights Coaching Inquiries: Mike Tarrolly - CrushingIron@gmail.com Robbie Bruce - C26Coach@gmail.com www.c26triathlon.com

Jan 24, 2023

More great questions! We get into the importance of training outside when you have a chance and dropping the interval ride. We look at safe goals, stretch goals, and if you should even have goals . . . especially when they associate with a race. We talk about the future and what kind of times we may see. We look at the excitement surrounding Ironman Races. We talk about velodrome training. What to do if you hate running. Swimming with a faster turnover, and/or getting stronger in the water. Is 10 push ups a goal? And last but not least, the secrets to good running economy. Topics: Running in the cold January is almost over, get your shit in gear 2 Athlete themes "Done with Winter" "Need interaction with people" Best process for setting goals Safe Goals vs. Stretch Goals "Race Times" are sketchy goals Get up - - - Do something hard Self Care as an attainable goal 10 push up goal? The importance of less attractive goals Hayden's favoritisms hockey teams What kind of times will we see in 25 years? Building your resume of accomplishments Recovering Total Immersion Swimmer Swimming and faster turnover Aerobic means WITH oxygen Has Ironman flipped the shark? Training outside Developing good run economy Veledrome Training Salt Water prep When to tune up for a Sprint or Oly I hate running But I like trails Lactate Testing for Age Groupers Short workouts worth it? Coaching Inquiries: Mike Tarrolly - CrushingIron@gmail.com Robbie Bruce - C26Coach@gmail.com www.c26triathlon.com

Jan 19, 2023

Great questions today! We look at starting from scratch with a Sprint and moving into an Olympic. We look at first time 70.3 nutrition and gear needs. We look at marathon training along with swim and bike. Do you hit your hard rides on the trainer or outside and how to keep intent of the workouts in mind outside. We talk about sweat tests and how they help you with nutrition. Mike and Robbie discuss their differences and how they layer into a joint philosophy. We discuss the differences of coaching women vs. men. And also get into how to work weight training into your triathlon training schedule. Support the podcast by getting some gear right here -->> https://c26triathlon.com/c26-store/ Topics: Trail running in snow/sleet Creatures 1st Sprint, no coach? Should I get a coach early in my triathlon career? It's harder to unlearn bad habits Marathon training with cycling cross training 5 Plus Days of Running Hard rides. Should they be inside or out? The keys to bike handling Staying true to the integrity and intent of workouts First 70.3. What's essential gear? Go internal vs. External First 70.3. Nutrition Sweat tests Running when coming off an injury Swimming: Catch Phase and hip drive Weight training - Recovery and running Pairing training with heavier weights Mike and Robbie's differences in philosophy Coaching women vs. men Differences between people Testosterone Coaching Inquiries: Mike Tarrolly - CrushingIron@gmail.com Robbie Bruce - C26Coach@gmail.com www.c26triathlon.com

Jan 17, 2023

Most of us are caught in the middle of a season. Far removed from our last big race and a ways out from our next. Add the tough weather and short days and this becomes a challenging time of the year. Today we look at ways to make the winter more enjoyable and find ways to actually FEEL GOOD on your way to a great season. Don't make everything hard. Find the sweet spot and learn to respect your energy reserves. There can be an erosion in motivation right now, but changing your mindset can help energize. Find your long term purpose. Understand where you're at and master that place before digging too deep of a hole. Everything gets easier when the sun comes out and you're around other people. Make good decisions and find a place that builds momentum in small increments. When in a struggle between ego and self-doubt allow yourself to be successful, it's just a matter of when. Topics: Never judge a day by the weather Get your ass out the door Making good training decisions on the daily Feeling great one day, like shit the next . . . what's up?? We're all caught in the middle of a season Find ways to embrace the darkness Turning inside to understand how you really feel High burnout rates and not being that statistic The "forced nature" of inside workouts Grab you some sun The challenges of you alone against the world Erosion of motivation Strava-noia Don't try to out-happy happy Too much intensity?? Master where you're at now We need more nature Just feel better It's just a matter of when Top off your energy reserves Allow yourself to be successful We want it ALL right now Ego vs. Self-Doubt An inch is a cinch Our gear is like hot sauce Coaching Inquiries: Mike Tarrolly - CrushingIron@gmail.com Robbie Bruce - C26Coach@gmail.com www.c26triathlon.com

Jan 12, 2023

Are you paralyzed by the thought of perfection? Why not fire before you aim, then adjust. Try it now. Try something New. Find Fun in the Adventure. Today, we look at ways of combatting the desire to be perfect and being trapped in old comfort zones. There's a lot of fun to be had in life, and that should run through every fiber of your training. So many of us get caught up in today's result rather than looking at the long term arc. Anything worthwhile in life comes over time. Progress is the goal, not perfection. Be flexible on the f&ck-around. Part of this cast was inspired by the book, " Ready. Fire. Aim ." Topics: Check out Our Gear . It's a great way to support the podcast! Where is the problem originating? Perfection can be paralyzing Progress, not perfection Erasing the black smears Combatting the feeling of being perfect Perfect health, but stairs make you out of breath Ready Fire Aim Racing shouldn't hold you back Train to be healthy and create structure Aim for the micro gain It's hard to trust anyone these days Go with your gut The "you shouldn't try anything" message these days Mikes weigh in mistake Trapped in the old comfort zone Having fun is so underrated Having fun and using sport to do it Master where you're at Try to fail Flexible on the F&ck-around Coaching Inquiries: Mike Tarrolly - CrushingIron@gmail.com Robbie Bruce - C26Coach@gmail.com www.c26triathlon.com

Jan 10, 2023

Today is about getting faster by using less energy, better form, and being efficient in training and racing. We look at movement in swimming, cycling, and running to help you find your best techniques — and how you hold that technique for longer periods. Now is a great time to work on movement and perfect what is best for your body and skill level. We get into how swimming with paddles can help you find that feel for the water, along with talk about how to have a better feel for your pedal stroke and run stride. The goal for racing well: Be fit, be fast, hold form. Topics: Best way to support podcast: Get some gear Building good habits The movement phase Good energy vs. Energy sucks Your best days are not behind you Fluid and strong vs thrash The better you move, the less energy required Dedicate time to moving correctly Why practice terrible form? Running cadence in Ironman The water is moving and moves you We don't forget how to run Be fit, be fast, hold form Swim paddles - back and forth Know why you're using tools Paddles help you create feel for the water All I have is Zone 1 and Zone 5 Similarities of all movements in triathlon Neuromuscular connection Be the best version of who you are Coaching Inquiries: Mike Tarrolly - CrushingIron@gmail.com Robbie Bruce - C26Coach@gmail.com www.c26triathlon.com

Jan 5, 2023

Most of us wake up and look at social media to subconsciously judge ourselves against others. And worse, it's usually their finest moments. Today, we talk about the comparison and complacency traps, but mostly about how to stay out of them. We look at the power of setting audacious goals. We look at Insecurity vs. Ego and why belief should be a tool not a strategy. Society has trained us to want it all now, but there is really only one path to getting better and that's repetition and hard work over time. Next time you get a chance, choose to train in the rain or cold or hot or whatever will make you stronger so that you can put your "effort skills" in the bank. Topics: Turning Life Around Change is constant Comparison kills, Complacency Kills Taking a leap of faith We want predictability 12 months to ripped abs It's not hard to "keep" a body after a while 8 minute ramp tests . . . Insecurity vs. Ego What's best in the long run? Pick the worst conditions Best Time or Best Effort? You can put effort in the bank You don't have to win the year today We want it all now Getting better with repetition Cold hard secret for getting better Have an audacious Goal Belief is a tool Coaching Inquiries: Mike Tarrolly - CrushingIron@gmail.com Robbie Bruce - C26Coach@gmail.com www.c26triathlon.com

Jan 3, 2023

Today is about locking in on the concept of getting just a little better each day. We talk about how the process of improving is the main goal and how locking yourself into a race performance can backfire and snowball in the wrong direction. We look at being flexible and making decisions that keep things moving the right direction. Also, not overshooting realism in training and in life. Clear the deck on the daily for better performance. Don't lock yourself into the idea that racing is the purpose. Building a little bit each day gives you the confidence and perspective to set yourself up for a good season. Go the Opposite direction from Tri-Calc. Topics: Proceed with caution New year, new offices, new goals Over-shooting Realism Attaching ourselves to one thing Don't waste time between time Adaptable and Flexible Honing Apathy Accepting Emotions for what they are Having perspective on commitment Defining ourselves into a box Putting it out there as an excuse People quite because they don't want to know the answer Clearing the deck for better performance Putting yourself out there bare naked is hard Distancing ourselves from being just a triathlete The opposite of Tri-Calc We act like we're in control Building cars The inflexible athlete Have more fun Hayden's First Pro Hockey game The evolution of excuses A race is Not Your Purpose Mike the Lion Tamer? Coaching Inquiries: Mike Tarrolly - CrushingIron@gmail.com Robbie Bruce - C26Coach@gmail.com www.c26triathlon.com

Dec 29, 2022

Today is about new beginnings and using our own fuel to help build triathlon. It's easy to forget where we came from, but it's important to reflect, recognize, and appreciate/understand that growth. We're all inspired by comeback stories and we all have our own versions. Make this year about experiences and adventure instead of focusing on times and gear. Break out of the shell and create connection and inspiration. We all have a story to share and many people want to hear it. Society seems to look for any way to be safe, but we think there's more to be gained in doing something that scares you. Get serious about having fun. Topics: New beginnings Resolutions and finding your spark Getting better The biggest piece is ACTION The $18,000 bike philosophy Getting through deep depression Getting serious about having fun Finding adventure Pay for EXPERIENCES The comeback story Doing nothing gets you nothing Experience SOMETHING Del Boca Vista Dance at a wedding, not a club on South Beach Do something that scares you Excuses to stay safe Introvert/Extrovert Coaching Inquiries: Mike Tarrolly - CrushingIron@gmail.com Robbie Bruce - C26Coach@gmail.com www.c26triathlon.com

Dec 27, 2022

This is the perfect de-motivational storm and it's up to us to create "something" that starts some momentum. Do you have 20 minutes today? Tomorrow? This is a great way to stay in the game and prime yourself for next week. We get in bad habits of thinking we need more time to do a workout that "is meaningful" but little movements create big results. Now is the time to stay on the train. Don't put it off until next week or the next. Don't talk yourself into postponing the progress train. Action creates understanding. Topics: 2023 Training Plans for 70.3s and Ironman Christmas Gifts and Gorging Staying on the Train Off The Grid too far? Taking a Day Off Is a Skill Hibernation and Nature Shorter Days It's the perfect De-Motivation Storm Positive momentum Staying engaged with the process Internal Battles Negotiating with ourselves The Lazy Devil on your shoulder The underrated 20 Minutes 20 minutes a day is 130 Hours a year This helps you feel better Action creates understanding Quit talking yourself out of progress Experience creates understanding Mountain of Hell (Mountain Bike Race) Coaching Inquiries: Mike Tarrolly - CrushingIron@gmail.com Robbie Bruce - C26Coach@gmail.com www.c26triathlon.com

Dec 22, 2022

Lots of great questions including bike power vs. HR vs. effort. We also look at "is too much swimming a thing?" What about too much climbing? We get into recovery and under fueling for training and in a general life-sense as it relates to stress. We talk about the 80/20 brand and why it's just a baseline that flows. We also have a nice discussion about Sprints and Olympics and why that doesn't translate into doing "easy" work. And we end with a "slang discussion" about the use of the term "Drip." Please check out out gear and 2023 Training plans at c26triathlon.com Merry Christmas to everyone. Thanks for listening. We love ya. Topics: The Lost Art Outside forces Remember where we come from? Is power King on the bike? Learn your body Or, is HR King? Connecting to your effort Too much swimming? Too much climbing? Too much stress? Overtraining vs. Being Tired PRs in Training vs Bad Racing Sprinting to the Finish Line after walking Under fueled? 80/20 Cramping — Poor Nutrition . . . or? Elf on the shelf? Olys and Sprints - Don't equal easy Fast - - - Then Far "Doing it" … vs racing to your potential We go into a Deep Dive on the slang term "Drip" Coaching Inquiries: Mike Tarrolly - CrushingIron@gmail.com Robbie Bruce - C26Coach@gmail.com www.c26triathlon.com

Dec 19, 2022

Today, we listen to you and answer your questions. We start with discussion about pain and emotions while training, racing, and living. We get into breathing and side stitches. We look at marginal gains and what types of things including tires make you faster. Also the concept of training harder than you'll race. We look at Z2 rides and runs and talk about differences between them. How important is it to study your race course? Running economy, the Peaky Blinders final episode, and you will not want to miss our World Cup discussion at the end. Check out our 2023 Training Plans for 70.3s and Full Ironman. Topics: Cold Running The Human Playground Cold water diving Shoving down emotions Becoming the best version of ourselves Side Stitches Breathing Specific course research Executing a race at your 90-100% Favorite marginal gains Bike Tires Gator skins Reverse marginalization Are all Z2 runs equivalent? Running Economy Long Z2 Trainer Rides Peaky Blinders Final Episode Best soccer Player Best soccer story Coaching Inquiries: Mike Tarrolly - CrushingIron@gmail.com Robbie Bruce - C26Coach@gmail.com www.c26triathlon.com

Dec 15, 2022

Most athletes want to get stronger and faster, but what does it take? Coaches also want to get better and more effective, and today we'll look at some of the steps we're taking with our athletes to make sure that happens. We're not into reinventing the wheel, but we are (especially this time of the year) in fine-tuning mode on a quest for better workouts, training blocks and communication. We believe that most athletes have a ton more potential and today we'll take you behind the curtain and look at how we think about intent and effectiveness, along with physiological costs of going too long or hard, and how we communicate and adapt throughout the season. Check out our 2023 Training Plans , which will all be built with the philosophies shared in today's podcast. Topics: Snow days Athlete conversation Are you an ambassador for this sport? The Neighborhood podcast Just be a good person New Year "excitement" Champions are made in the winter Off the Grid C26 Full Experience Coaches are teachers Discoveries "in the weeds" Athletes want to know "why" Artificial intelligence meets human connection Goal: Fast feels easy Efficiency in the water Work less hard Physiological costs of long runs and sessions Minimal effective does It's the intent and effectiveness It's not about re-inventing the wheel Coaching Inquiries: Mike Tarrolly - CrushingIron@gmail.com Robbie Bruce - C26Coach@gmail.com www.c26triathlon.com

Dec 13, 2022

This isn't a woo woo cast about feelings. We get to the core about how you think and what you believe about yourself and your abilities. Are you doing what it takes to reach your potential or laboring in guilt because you know you have more in you. We believe everyone has ability and it's about shifting the belief paradigm to the side that gives you confidence in the direction you're going and your ability to get there. We look at why motivation usually comes from the wrong places, how to lock in to yourself, and get over the "I can't do this" mentality. Thoughts are things . . . are you here to prove others wrong or to prove yourself right? Check out our 2023 Full and 70.3 Training plans . All written from the C26 Philosophy. Topics: Turtle necks and scarves Fundamentals vs Flow Internal audits of your belief system Is what you believe really true? Beliefs that are passed down We have infinite ability "That's just me" "I can't do this" David Goggins' new book thoughts Frustrated with inaction Contradict what we believe in ourselves Are you making the time?? Motivated by being a better person Train through it or exercise through it? Lock in to yourself Impact of downhill speed Thoughts are things Confidence in your emergency bag Are you here to prove other people wrong, or yourself right? Coaching Inquiries: Mike Tarrolly - CrushingIron@gmail.com Robbie Bruce - C26Coach@gmail.com www.c26triathlon.com

Dec 8, 2022

One of our biggest goals is to help build triathlon. Today we look at why we think splitting the Ironman World Championship between Kona and Nice seems like a really bad idea. We look at other alternatives and talk about why we think Ironman should focus more on building from the ground up. We look at analogies with other sports and how it can work better than the current Ironman model. We talk about why it's more powerful to make one event great rather than making two sort of good ones. Do most triathletes even care? Lots of interesting discussion. Topics: 2 World Championship in different parts of the world Women in Kona, Men in Nice This doesn't impact the majority of triathletes Always comes back to money Short term fixes Max the Clown Patkin and Harry the Juggler or the San Diego Chicken? NFL - Military uniforms and breast cancer awareness Does the split between Kona and Nice help grow the sport? Couples racing together Pros, men, women all together is part of the mystique What's this do to the cost and price? Can we get regular race participation up instead? Para mutual betting? Coaching Inquiries: Mike Tarrolly - CrushingIron@gmail.com Robbie Bruce - C26Coach@gmail.com www.c26triathlon.com

Dec 6, 2022

Most of us aren't even close to our potential. The way to explore the possibilities is to challenge yourself with hard things. Society tends to push the "easy way" but the path to happy and healthy is pushing our limits. The C26 Run Camp always reminds us of what we are capable of in both triathlon and life. Spending 5 days with like-minded people (not obsessed with phones and computers) while tackling terrain that most of us aren't prepared for. We contend it's because we're out of our heads. The stress relief is massive and laughter, community, and common goals take over like a spiritual force. Dig into this podcast and apply thoughts to your own life. How can you challenge yourself to explore the potential you have just waiting to be tapped. Topics: Check out our 2023 Training Plans for Sale Run Camp Getting away from responsibility Changing of terrain Mixing up Training Robust & Stable Throwing caution to the wind Impact of stress on recovery There's always something Mood Improvement Disconnecting Make things easier by making them harder Kona brief Laughter and your ability to recover Step out of your box You have to push your body We have become a weak society Most of us aren't even close to our potential A punch from a friend is better than a hug from an enemy Life is always hard Hard work can happen anywhere Alone with your thoughts Find a dark place Coaching Inquiries: Mike Tarrolly - CrushingIron@gmail.com Robbie Bruce - C26Coach@gmail.com Website www.c26triathlon.com

Dec 1, 2022

We're back with 3 more actionable steps that can produce instant results. Tuesday we talked about building the muscles of great perspective, looking at things from the Big Picture, and being consistent. Today, we look at communication, being motivated by weaknesses and how to be resilient and relentless. These are based on things we've learned from our athletes over the years. We look at how to gauge when you may need a break and how to communicate it to your coach. We also look at how successful athletes are MOTIVATED by their weaknesses and lean in to fix them. And the endangered traits of being resilient and relentless. Often times games and races are decided by who plays until the whistle. It's the little things that can give you the advantage against someone not as mentally tough. Topics: GET YOUR 2023 TRAINING PLAN NOW Run Camp Creating chaos to be comfortable Stressed because we're not stressed? Context before content THEY ARE GREAT COMMUNICATORS Loved and hated workouts Giving yourself permission to say no Vulnerability THEY DON'T GIVE IN TO WEAKNESSES Not fearful but pissed off Confidence can change you Challenged wins are more rewarding Be okay with getting it wrong THEY ARE RESIILIENT AND RELENTLESS These are endangered traits Coaching Inquires: Mike Tarrolly - CrushingIron@gmail.com Robbie Bruce - C26Coach@gmail.com www.c26triathlon.com

Nov 29, 2022

What makes a successful, long-term triathlete? Today we look at some key characteristics of some of our most successful athletes. How they think about training, life, and the process. Much of that starts with the right perspective on what's really important to you as a person. And that goes along with not getting bogged down by the little things. Looking at the big picture and how things will play out if you keep doing the work on a consistent basis. There truly are no shortcuts in triathlon. It's a process and something we "perfect" by doing it over and over. Find your reasons why. Topics: Don't forget to check out out 2023 Training Plans Lake life Heart Rate and sleep and food Gratitude list THEY HAVE A GREAT PERSPECTIVE Take triathlon off the top perspective The meat is in the Minutia THEY ARE BIG PICTURE PEOPLE In it for the process Don't expect to get better "today" Rushing through doesn't mean long-term success THEY BELIEVE CONSISTENCY IS KING No shortcuts/hacks Over and over and over Rick Mount Constant immersion Boundaries and limits Triathlon should weave into your life seamlessly Coaching Inquires: Mike Tarrolly - CrushingIron@gmail.com Robbie Bruce - C26Coach@gmail.com www.c26triathlon.com

Nov 24, 2022

Today's cast is inspired by Thanksgiving, of course, but also a documentary called Stutz . . . which is focused on the therapists who changed Jonah Hills' life. Digging deep for ways that truly make us happy and grateful in life. In the film they talk about the "Life Force Pyramid" which breaks down into three parts: Body, people, and yourself. We look at different ways we try to apply these simple principles to keep moving forward and finding those sweet spots in life. We really look at how things can be simple instead of trying to "think" our way into a better place. Happy Thanksgiving. Move, connect, reflect. 2023 Training Plans on Sale Now! Topics: The ultimate Thanksgiving meal Stutz documentary Relentless pursuit of Self-Happiness Life Force Pyramid Body People Yourself Actionable - Feel better Enhance your ability to fight in the world Life is like a string of pearls When it's tough getting out of bed Initiating the relationship Ghosting in modern times Lonely as fuck We all want to be right Building a yes mentality Make the choice to move forward There's always one best and one worst. The rest is in the middle The power of writing Creating a flow state Be there with your thoughts It's uncomfortable alone with your self-chatter Be Thankful for how you treat yourself Dusty wheel barrows Coaching Inquiries: Mike Tarrolly - CrushingIron@gmail.com Robbie Bruce - C26Coach@gmail.com www.c26triathlon.com

Nov 22, 2022

Training is like pulling weeds . . . the job is never done. Our 6-year streak of two podcasts a week is over but not because we don't love it. And that is what we discuss today, along with, how streaks are made to be broken. We look at how a goal far into the future can disrupt the happiness along the way and explore ways to truly enjoy the concept of "body maintenance." Training is really never done and it is our aim to figure out ways to find joy in the process. From today to tomorrow, from this month to next, and year after year. Our streak came from passion, not a goal. We believe this can be translated to training. We explore the concept of being 100% "half in" and why overcommitting can be a recipe for let down. Check out our 2023 Training Plans for Fulls and 70.3s Topics: 1269 to break the old streak Streaks are made to be broken Streaks also aren't habits Showing up to do work and loving the process Finding pleasure in "body maintenance" What's your definition of success? Felt like shit . . . feel great. Sugar benders Running for 100 days Finding ways to get things done The longevity translation You CAN be consistent Streaks that come from passion You are your boss Marketing fear Are you going to be happy along the way? All your eggs in one basket Knowing who you are 100% Half-in Vision of what you want Overcommitting and ruining the ability to be happy All roads should lead back to happiness Our sponsor flops Coaching Inquiries: Mike Tarrolly - CrushingIron@gmail.com Robbie Bruce - C26Coach@gmail.com www.c26triathlon.com www.crushingiron.com

Nov 16, 2022

Remember how hard things seemed when you started triathlon? Don't forget that. Today, we look at how easy it is to forget where we came from and how we lose track of the power of the journey. We both reflect on how it started, what we went through to get here, and how important it is to feel good. And, never take health for granted, because eventually it will be the most important thing in your life. We talk about training and how that should look in the process. What to take away from workouts. How important it is to train with your breath. There is a lot of power in the present because we really don't know what the future holds. Plan, don't hope. The best things in life take time. Topics: 2023 Training Plans On Sale Now! We forget how far we've come Del Boca Vista Moments Watching Intervention Remember how hard things use to be? Your Triathlon Journey C26 Branding Attitude of Gratitude Good things come from nothing We forget what we're capable of Small Manageable successes every day The hardest part is getting started Expectations can make something impossible Design your lifestyle The power of the present We don't know what the future holds Happy accidents Running with your breath Mapping out 2023 Plan, don't hope The best things take time Coaching Inquiries: Mike Tarrolly - CrushingIron@gmail.com Robbie Bruce - C26Coach@gmail.com www.c26triathlon.com www.crushingiron.com

Nov 10, 2022

"Opportunity is often missed because it is dressed in overalls and looks like work" – Thomas Edison Ever fear the regret of not living up to your potential? Today we dig into what work looks like in your training and your life. "Work" often has a negative connotation, but it is the essence of what makes us who we are, both as people and triathletes. Not only that, it is rewarding and can be fun if you have the right passion and purpose. We also look at seizing the moment to find breakthroughs in your training. Our bodies tell us long before they need to do something and it's up to you to recognize the opportunity. The work and the challenges ARE life. To get better and find more satisfaction, we need to take calculated risks along the way. We also need to develop healthy fears so our Sophomore Slumps don't last for several years. Topics: It's not about the result, it's the hard work The benefits of hard work When going rogue is good Taking chances "I just felt like I needed this today" Know thyself Is there Risk? Is there more reward? The body tells you long before It's YOUR journey Why do you feel like you need something? Measure you're own intent Taking risks No one is ever done Opportunity is often missed because it shows up in overalls and looks like work Winner's work Negative connotations of work Healthy fear Sophomore Slumps that last for years Appetite to work hard for passion and purpose Community "Why do you do Ironman?" Coaching Inquires: Mike Tarrolly - CrushingIron@gmail.com Robbie Bruce - C26Coach@gmail.com www.c26triathlon.com www.crushingiron.com

Nov 8, 2022

"I just need a break" is something we hear a lot as coaches, but a break from what? Today we look at your life in triathlon and things that can supplement, compliment and keep the passion alive. There is a trap of being ALL IN or ALL OUT. The road is in the middle. The middle way. Taking a break doesn't mean nothing and we always have to do SOMETHING, so what is that something that makes you feel happy and alive? We all get trapped in ultimatums, but (and especially this time of year) you always have options. Today is about finding them and understanding how you can be a triathlete without feeling the pressure of it all the time. When we are grounded in our body and mind or decisions make more sense. Mike also tells the story about his first car. Topics: Jonesing to workout Resistance to doing things… anything When is the right time of day for your workouts? Performing at your best Full Time Coaching challenges Being grounded and rooted in your daily process Biggest questions we get this time of year "I need a break" but want to stay positive Parenting, work, triathlon "I'm sorry for not working out, coach." Back and white thinking You never want to write it ALL off Why we tend to talk about football off air You have to find SOMETHING What do you plan so that the same things don't keep happening? Wha did you fall short on last year? Lazy and inconsistent Exercise frequently Find something that supplements triathlon Assumption: You Like Triathlon Mike's First Car Think young When the goal in life is to keep feeling younger You can't be all in or all out Comparing yourself to social media Coaching Inquiries: Mike Tarrolly - CrushingIron@gmail.com Robbie Bruce - C26Coach@gmail.com www.C26Triathlon.com www.crushingiron.com

Nov 3, 2022

We've talked about your "why" a lot, but today we get into motivation and clarity on your WANT. What do you like and want from daily training and life? Change is hard and it becomes even harder when we are always reacting. Today, we look at how you can step back and see things a little more clearly. Define what makes you happy and keeps you on the the right track. How do you create an avalanche of "goodness" in your life that keeps fueling itself? Training seems much "easier" when we have a race on the calendar because the outside motivation is there. But how do we create that motivation from the inside/out? Thoughts and decisions connect and either create positive forward movement, or a backslide. Find what you want, and let that lead the way. Topics: Check Out the C26 2023 Training Plans Here Weather and dressing right for runs C26 - Established in 2013 Setting up for success Training seems "easier" when you have a race set Training isn't "optional" when you're race is looming When we "have to" do something we tend to rebel It's nice to do whatever you want to do "Cultivate your want" Applications for Boca Del Vista Flowing Lava connections for health Repeatable is good - Variety is for the weak Controlling your own life Meditation Total transformation to feeling better Use fuel, don't let it use you It's bout being mindful, not reactionary Changes are hard Thoughts and decisions connect Little things add up Creating positive, forward movement. Coaching Inquires: Mike Tarrolly - CrushingIron@gmail.com Robbie Bruce - C26Coach@gmail.com www.c26triathlon.com www.crushingiron.com

Nov 1, 2022

This is one of our biggest mantras and today we take a deep dive into how you can start, keep good momentum, and start next season on top of your game. Sometimes it's as simple as making a commitment to "exercise frequently." Learning how to "win in training" is something we all struggle with at times, but it shouldn't be so complicated. Exercise is supposed to give you energy, not take it away. Today we look at patterns you can start now to put you in a better place to deal with the holidays and be in a better place for the new year. Your number one goal should be health, fitness and wellness. What does that take? We look at dealing with sugar and social media, along with the repercussions of being tired and hungry. Teach your body to crave doing something good for itself. Topics: C26 Training Plans for 2023 **ON SALE NOW** https://c26triathlon.com/2023-training-plans/ Sometimes we need to be selfish Halloween can be very serious St. George deserves some serious status The cities that embrace our sport Follow your bliss Bite off small chunks Setting boundaries Dealing with sugar That "feeling rushed" lifestyle Getting ahead "can feel like" focusing too much on other people Start off the day with a win Commit to "exercising frequently" Health and fitness and wellness is the #1 Goal Exercise is supposed to give you energy, not take it away The hardest work we do is on ourselves When your body craves doing something good for itself Our ease of being "influenced" When your brain is no longer your own Making yourself a priority Repercussions of tired and hungry Building human capital Endless loops of the same thing . . . Hitting the start line of a new year at our weakest Learning the skill of winning in your training Coaching Inquiries: Mike Tarrolly - CrushingIron@gmail.com Robbie Bruce - C26Coach@gmail.com www.c26triathlon.com www.crushingiron.com

Oct 27, 2022

You're not getting younger, but do you believe your best is yet to come? We do and today that drives the topic. Mike just had a birthday and talks about what it meant and how he tends to ignore the aging process. We get into overstimulation and how that takes away from your performance in training, racing and life. We look at the concept of extremes that drive the middle, not living off your best or worst days. Self-talk is a giant issue with a lot of athletes and we explore ways to change what's going on so that you have the belief that you ARE a swimmer, cyclist and runner. Break through what's holding you back and find the mindset that takes you to the next level. Topics: 70.3 World Championship - through 15:00 mark Why is it after KONA? Woman's Prediction Men's Prediction How will they respond to the cold? 15:00 Paula Findlay Either at the top or it's a disaster When things go way right or way wrong The process over outcome The Mindset of Belief Gamers and Trainers Fake it till you make it When life doesn't line up with your time Overstimulation Sometimes you just gotta work hard Extremes that drive the middle Don't live off your best or worst days Self talk is a giant problem with athletes Invest in yourself You're not getting younger Coaching inquiries: Mike Tarrolly - CrushingIron@gmail.com Robbie Bruce - C26Coach@gmail.com www.c26triathlon.com www.crushingiron.com

Oct 25, 2022

This is one of those podcasts where we talk about things we believe everyone is thinking about during their race experience. We start with conversation about Ironman California where once again it was proven that no Ironman is easy. We started talking about some things that happened on the course and it took us into the demand for volunteers which rolled into a big discussion about how Ironman is evolving. We feel like the trend is to 70.3 but is that the right direction for the sport? We realize Ironman isn't asking our opinion, but we are continually thinking of ways to increase engagement in the sport we love. In the end we make some suggestions that we feel would help energize the volunteer base and create longer lasting relationships with Ironman and triathlon in general. Topics: Cold and dreary days Life experiences in our FB Group 2023 Training Plan Information Ironman California Trend toward 70.3 Volunteers and free labor Building more momentum in host cities Did they add too many fulls? Creating demand is the FOMO for athletes Is Ironman doing enough at ground level? Where is the investment? Constructive criticism and negative feedback What can we all do better for our athletes? Ironman has zero competition (in triathlon) Some suggestions on how to build a better volunteer base 70.3 and Full "package deals" Coaching Inquiries: Mike Tarrolly - CrushingIron@gmail.com Robbie Brucke - C26Coach@gmail.com www.c26triathlon.com www.crushingiron.com

Oct 20, 2022

Today we get into listener questions and some key areas for longevity in the sport. We start with swimming in open water and how you can train to be stronger and more confident, even when the water is rough. We look at coming back from an illness and talk about some of the techniques we have used to stay healthy, including being pro-active at the first sign and how to recognize your level of sickness. We get into consuming stress and how that builds up over time and literally makes us sick. We talk pacing your Ironman marathon and the importance of understanding pacing by effort. And we get into what are the most important things for beginners with regard to long-term success, and this also applies to coming back after taking a chunk of time off. Topics: 2023 Training Plans Info Therapy Session Open water practice without open water Prepping for rough water Staying calm in open water Building open water confidence Coming back after an illness Test runs to check your HR HRV - Not training or training? Aerobic work to move through illness Consuming Stress Be pro-active with that sick feeling Feeling good off the bike Pace off your effort in an IM Marathon Where to start as a beginner Not biting off more than you can chew Illusion of "This is a New Year" You feel fresh because you've taken time off Dig in your heels for the long haul Walk away when you're on top Coaching Inquiries: Mike Tarrolly - CrushingIron@gmail.com Robbie Bruce - C26Coach@gmail.com www.c26triathlon.com www.crushingiron.com

Oct 18, 2022

How do you have fun in your training and life? Do you have enough or is there a low-level tension around at all times? This is a great time of year to detach from pressure and teach yourself how to do things in a way that let's you be free . . . and get better. Being faster is often about letting go and enjoying the ability of your body to adapt and flow. We have to test these limits. We don't fail, we learn. Are you doing the same things over and over and wondering why you're not improving? We look at creating patterns, how setbacks can propel you, and how to go out and live a little. There's nothing worse than an endless cycle of forcing yourself to do things you don't enjoy. Find the sweet spots this off season. Make a plan you know you're going to stick to and re-energize your soul. Topics: 2023 Training Plan Info Unbutton it and have some fun The most fun she's had in a swim . . . Detach from the pressure Best way to apply December Rules The off-season doesn't mean being lazy Re-energize your soul Practice Being Free Just Rip It Go out and live a little How to go hard when it's time to go hard Mental Tests Just one more You didn't fail, you learned Is it the workout or something else making you tired? Stay injured or make a decision to get back Why are you not improving? Make a plan you know you're going to stick to Ultra Training meets triathlon Set backs that propel you forward 31 minutes or nothing? Creating Patterns Quit forcing yourself to do things you hate Overkill ——> Burnout Coaching Inquiries: Mike Tarrolly - CrushingIron@gmail.com Robbie Bruce - C26Coach@gmail.com www.c26triathlon.com www.crushingiron.com

Oct 13, 2022

You don't have to make drastic changes. In fact, that may be why you struggle with burnout in Triathlon. Today we talk about why little steps are always the key to success and happiness. Banking on an Ironman finish to change your life is a slippery slope. Happiness in triathlons (and life) is about having a clear grasp of purpose. Training effectively is always about the right amount so you can adapt and recover. We talk about burning the wick too fast, donating time back to yourself, and letting go of perfectionism. We get into doing things you LIKE and how to scratch your own itch. Now is the time to invest in yourself and find a happy "rest of your life." Topics: You don't have to make drastic changes This podcast is more like an underground rock band 2023 Training Plans for your big race Community is key Isolation and burnout More opportunities to spend time with teammates is always #1 The people in our lives . . . Unhappiness is not having a clear grasp of purpose The right amount is the amount you can adapt to and recover from Better boundaries The trouble with drastic change Donate time back to yourself Burning the wick too fast Perfectionism as the enemy Now is the time to invest in yourself We all want Amazon orders Today! Accessibility to everything jades us Scaling . . . Scratch your own itch by doing things you LIKE Lessons from the Kona Finish Line It's not always about fast and far Racing doesn't define you Proud of my slowest race A happy rest of your life Coaching Inquiries: Mike Tarrolly - CrushingIron@gmail.com Robbie Bruce - C26Coach@gmail.com www.c26triathlon.com www.crushingiron.com

Oct 11, 2022

Today we recap the Ironman World Championship and look at racing strategy, the coverage, and what lessons we can learn as age groupers from an unbelievable race. We look at Iden and Blummenfelt and what their real training secret likely is. We talk about the big swim pack, drafting on the bike, and what all that did to set up the run. We talk about the shift in qualification standards, the move to make things seem easier, and fast shoes. Our belief that "once you get too hot, it's over" played out again as did "you don't have to catch them, they'll come back to you." Lots of interesting topics to go over from KONA, but we also bring it back to the amateur level and ask important questions about your dreams of getting faster, including, "Are your buddies slowing you down?" Topics: KONA is a special place, but should the race rotate locations? The 2 Day format . . . good or bad? Breaking down the broadcast Advertising overload? The quest to make everything possible A mother wins Easier and easier to qualify - does it lose its luster? The big swim pack in the men's race The bike and drafting Shower, dry off, 5k Penalties The swim game has changed Not as much separation Iden and Blummenfelt worked together the whole race Laidlow upset the apple cart Iden's Hat Bike fits Fast Hoes Once you get too hot, it's over Iden and Blummenfelt's REAL secret sauce You don't have to catch them, they'll come back to you Are your buddies slowing you down? Coaching Inquiries: Mike Tarrolly - CrushingIron@gmail.com Robbie Bruce - C26Coach@gmail.com www.c26triathlon.com www.crushingiron.com

Oct 6, 2022

The smart money is on Blummenfelt, Iden, and Ryf, but who do we think has a chance to knock them off? We give our predictions, plus get into Kona racing strategy, including why the swim is so important, how athletes position themselves on the bike, and why it really all boils down the the run. We talk about the legend of the Island, local perspective, and respect for the land, along with why experience is so important. Some athletes are always in the news, but it's the ones you don't really hear about much that understand what it takes to be a World Champion. Will that matter or will Blummenfelt and Iden run away with it? Will Ryf show her dominance from start to finish? Will Patrick Lange re-emerge? Is Lionel ready? While there are favorites, this is one of the more spread out fields in a while. Topics: 2 Day Event - Is it sustainable? Local perspective on hosting World Championships Spirituality of the Island Kona is a Runner's Race Drafting vs. Working with the group Why pros work so hard on this swim Women's Race Picks Men's Race Picks Favorites and Sleepers and why Below are some of the Pros we talk about. This is NOT prediction order: Daniela Ryf Anne Haug Sky Moench Laura Philipp Lucy Charles-Barclay Kristian Blummenfelt Patrick Lange Gustav Iden Lionel Sanders Braden Currie Ben Hoffman "Hoffmeister General" Magnus Ditlev Matt Hanson Coaching Inquiries: Mike Tarrolly - CrushingIron@gmail.com Robbie Bruce - C26Coach@gmail.com www.c26triathlon.com www.crushingiron.com

Oct 4, 2022

Are you truly willing to do what it takes to have your most success? This is one of our "look in the mirror" podcasts and a lot of interesting thoughts came forward. It's easy to set goals, but it's hard to do what it takes to reach them. We contend next year's success starts right now, but it doesn't have to be hard. Will you fall prey to resistance or will you have a genuine talk with yourself and do better with your time and energy? The most successful athletes have a longer attention span. They can focus on details and get pleasure from the process. Now is the time to train so you can train like you need to train when it matters. Are you upset with your performance or because you did everything the same and expect different results. Sometimes it's good to get fed up with our own excuses. Topics: Check out our new TRAINING PLANS for 2023 Building Your Attention Span Starts Now Kona on the Table The People's Podcast Everyone at Starbucks making plans they don't do The most successful athletes do . . . Getting the most out of your ability Balancing your time investments Getting back to and past your peak Boredom: How do you fill it? Who has the longest attention span? 50 things half-done Train so you can train like you need to train Knowing and understanding your weaknesses Beating Resistance Motivation FOLLOWS movement The War of Art Engagement HRV I wasn't sick, I wasn't fit . . . Are you annoyed with THEM or YOURSELF? Why are we really upset with our performance? Get fed up with your excuses Firing on all 3 cylinders Coaching Inquiries: Mike Tarrolly - CrushingIron@gmail.com Robbie Bruce - C26Coach@gmail.com www.c26triathlon.com www.crushingiron.com

Sep 29, 2022

After your big race always comes the million dollar question: What can I do this off-season to be better next year? It can be a confusing time and it's easy to think crushing things is the way to get faster. But today we look at an approach based on developing skills along with getting your mindset in a place to work on things you're not good at OR don't like. The off-season is a great time to give yourself time while looking at the goals after the goals. Things that used to work might not work anymore and you can find yourself in a perpetual loop where everything remains the same. Maybe it's as simple as developing patience for your training. Building in a way that feels good and reclaims your body. Get better while feeling good and rekindle that passion. Topics: Muncie Preview Podcast #65 Kona Preview Coming Turts and Scarfs and Turtlenecks Wild time of the year Goals before goals Professionals vs. Age Group Comparison Periodization Fast — Then Far? Far — Then Fast? Caught in the seasonal training loop Partial Choice Weeks Structure and Flexibility Faster vs Being stronger Skill development Training in a way that makes off-season-sense Different courses demand different training plans Working on things that you're bad at Sacrificing future gains Patience Maybe it's a good time of year to work on what you don't like What used to work, might not work anymore Things change, stress changes Get in the ballpark becomes get to the ballpark early Beauty Parlor Analogy . . . Mike Tarrolly - CrushingIron@gmail.com Robbie Bruce - C26Coach@gmail.com www.c26triathlon.com www.crushingiron@gmail.com

Sep 27, 2022

Ironman Chattanooga was a poster child for the challenge of being prepared for race day. The fast swim lulls you to sleep, then the rain on the bike, and hot and humid sunshine just in time for the run. We talk about different things that went wrong for a lot of athletes and how it can be prevented in training. We also go into pacing and how to practice it in training long before you blow up on the race course. We look at swim safety and why most theories don't work. Training by and understanding effort and why it's so important when your race plan goes to sh*t. Topics: Lessons From Chattanooga Trying to figure this sport out Plan A, B, C, and Platinum Bike course harder than you think All Ironman's are HARD How Ironman Brand Pitches "Easy" Anything is Possible . . . if you work at it Swim Fast equals free transition Having a Healthy Respect for what "could" go wrong Ironman Swim Safety Forcing a slower start Taking races seriously Training your swim to start fast Getting your body accustomed to race pace How to be appropriately prepared Don't try different pacing on race day Nothing is in your control Training by Effort Pace -Sometimes you just gotta take it or leave it Learning and extracting from proper pacing What did you learn from your race?? Act like a professional Negative split mentality Kenyan Shuffle 13 minute miles Mike Tarrolly - CrushingIron@gmail.com Robbie Bruce - C26Coach@gmail.com www.c26triathlon.com www.crushingiron.com

Sep 22, 2022

It's not the end of the race season, but today we answer questions from you and take a closer look at how you can truly get better this off season – along with tackle the comedown after your big race. We look at strength training and how it should compliment your goals, how to ease expectations after an injury or a funk, and how to strip training down so it is something you can look forward to. We joke about finisher shirts, discuss which bike you should be riding and when, and look at the importance of building lateral stability by either strength training or hitting the trails or mountain/gravel bikes. This is a good reminder that we have to be flexible and everything can't always be "on." Topics: Chattanooga Finisher Shirts Which bike to ride and when Q4 strategy How much are you in aero? Run on all surfaces Lateral Stability Creative aerobic work that keeps you engaged Swim Cool Down? Worth the time? Easing expectations after burn out or injury Keeping yourself in a funk? Stripping the training down Strength training should replace intensity Strength training paired with swimming Body weight vs. plates and bars Transitioning post race Try to be a Type A- or B+ athlete December Rules All of this is on a continuum When failure to plan is good Flexible on the F*ck-around Mind tricking yourself Internal rebellion Mike Tarrolly - CrushingIron@gmail.com Robbie Bruce - C26Coach@gmail.com www.c26triathlon.com www.crushingiron.com

Sep 20, 2022

Sooner or later, your top priority will be your health. Don't take it for granted. Today starts with a question from the group on how to get out of a funk. We hear that a lot and today we get into the best ways to make make this sport something you really look forward to. We talk about the dangers of setting expectations and focusing on the "fast" part of endurance racing. We look at the "I can't wait to…" endless cycle of getting out of the moment. We talk about what will truly get you to the start line with confidence. Choose to be present and energized for what comes today. And Just. Get. Healthy. Topics: Check out our Ironman Chattanooga preview - Episode #515 How to get out of a funk Goal Setting Energized and Motivated Setting Expectations Why set expectations? "I can't wait to" Most athletes have no business setting time goals Short term health goals Just. Get. Healthy. Choosing to be present Choosing your own quality time Fast is the "glitzy" part It's all about health and strength Taking your wins Confident and content going into a race Turnovers - Trying to do something you're not capable of More intimidated by the work you haven't done than the race When you "can't wait" to get to a simple workout Winning is Daily Don't crush yourself for one day of training Make a commitment today Wisconsin Camp and Race Plan combo Mike Tarrolly - CrushingIron@gmail.com Robbie Bruce - C26Coach@gmail.com www.c26triathlon.com www.crushingiron.com

Sep 15, 2022

What did we learn on the coaching from Ironman Wisconsin? Turns out a ton. We take a close look at the avalanche of energy and how it impacts a race. We look at why the swim is so important for the rest of your race. Especially on a course like this. We also talk about how to peak at the right time for your race. There's nothing worse than training too hard and being burnt out way before you get there. We look how bad form on the run makes you work harder to go slower. We talk about overtraining on the run. We look at hills and the nutrition crutch. Having a plan B, C, D, and E. In races like this, it's not usually about how fast you go, but how little you slow down. Topics: Del Boca Vista Dedication Responsible, synergistic, thoughtful FB Group IMWI was brutal, but . . . Willpower and strength You only gotta do it once When 12 Rounds turns into 20 Mentally and Emotionally fresh How deep can you go? There's no easy race The tension of Perfect conditions Zone 1 Physically and Zone 6 Mentally Burnt out too early Running Easy on Hills Bike and Swim your way to great run shape Losing your race in the swim The avalanche of energy exposure Fatigues makes cowards of us all Holding form with fatigue It's about how little you slow down Obsession with speed Tempo and Hill work Clothing choice Mistakes Was it really nutrition? Having a Plan B, C, D and E This sport is so great because it's so difficult Critical thinking . . . Mike Tarrolly - CrushingIron@gmail.com Robbie Bruce - C26Coach@gmail.com www.c26triathlon.com www.crushingiron.com

Sep 13, 2022

It wasn't as much of a race as it was a battle of attrition. Today, we break down Ironman Wisconsin from the beginning of the swim through the brutal bike and the dark and lonely run. The emotions on this day were all over the map and we share stories from on the course and the spectator perspective. Roughly 1500 started and 1020 finished. No one expected that weather at Ironman Wisconsin, but it turned out to be one for the ages. Topics: Perfect Saturday, brutal Sunday The morning and swim line up Mental preparation and finding a reason The anatomy of the water The crowds in the rain Staying warm Transitions take on a new meaning Going to dark places and losing hope The "new" stick on the bike Wet and bumpy roads, cold riding, high winds Getting through the loops Volunteer toughness Nowhere to find speed Why that bike course was so Demoralizing The bumps and the breaks Twilight Zone feels The Last 10 Miles of the bike The Last 2 Miles of the bike T2 and temptation Coming out on the run How do you run a marathon after that bike? Aid stations and volunteers The low spectator vibe Camp Randall run The dark run path and chilling wind The late struggles The finish line Mike Tarrolly - CrushingIron@gmail.com Robbie Bruce - C26Coach@gmail.com www.c26triathlon.com www.crushingiron.com

Sep 8, 2022

How do you react when something doesn't go your way? Today, Coach Robbie shares a very personal story about his sobriety and we tie it into things that can shake us up in a race. We can train well, taper perfectly, but something unexpected always seems to pop up on race day? How will you handle it? How can you get your mind straight, re-focus and turn it into a positive. We're out there on our own and we need to find a way. Topics: No weigh in It can ll go perfect, but on race day . . . Picking up the right Drink Is there vodka? A point in the race where something kicks you in the gut. How do you flip the script? Don't hold onto bad things Digging deep to find a way A moment is a moment What the why behind the why it happened? Practicing resiliency Laugh it off Mike Tarrolly - CrushingIron@gmail.com Robbie Bruce - C26Coach@gmail.com www.C26Triathlon.com www.crushingiron.com

Sep 6, 2022

We're both racing this week at Wisconsin and we talk about what's going on in our heads. We take a deeper dive into taper and look at what it should be feeling like. We talk about how to know if you're peaking, how to keep the pop, and what not to be focusing on. Less than a week from Wisconsin 70.3 and Full… but this translates to everyone who has a race coming up this Fall. Handle your Race Week smart. Topics: Mike's fading blog Softballiing Your Race Taper Adjustments Taper workouts feeling like a chore Hay's in the Barn? Signs of Peaking Feeling Recovered In-session performances Comparing workouts effort/HR/Watts Can't let your body forget Pulling back Taper workouts that feel like shit Intensity on race week Priming the workout Staying game sharp What do you need to feel like today? Keeping the pop Mike Tarrolly - CrushingIron@gmail.com Robbie Bruce - C26Coach@gmail.com www.c26Triathlon.com www.crushingiron.com

Sep 1, 2022

You've come this far, don't confuse "getting fresh" with being lazy. Taper means so many things to so many people, but today we look at the best ways to approach taper, both mentally and physically. We talk about everything from how to handle your workouts, to packing, and mental roller coasters throughout taper. We look at phantom pains, visualizing and a gradual recovery. We also talk about your plan when you GET to the race so you can stay focused and on point. Stay in your zone, don't let the body shut down, and get rid of as much life stress as you can. Topics: Walk Out Song Phone music and video 70.3 and Full Taper Athlete Guides Right and wrong decisions in Taper Taper is in Pencil Feel sluggish? Mental battles Staying in your zone Save your energy Get Fresh Gradually Don't remove intensity Fresh But Prime Adjusting best case scenarios Feeling the feeling of being fresh Letting off the gas can be dangerous Rationalizing TOTAL rest Don't let the body completely shut down Remember what it's like to feel fast What life things can you do to remove stress? Clear your plate Train, THEN be lazy Have a plan when you GET to the Race Pre-Race Haircuts Laying out your stuff Pack what you REALLY NEED early Removing stress but staying focused Start visualizing Make your list Panic turned into fun Mind shifting practice Meditation in motion When we dial in physically but not mentally . . . Humble Reminders Set yourself up for success Mike Tarrolly - CrushingIron@gmail.com Robbie Bruce - C26Coach@gmail.com www.c26triathlon.com www.crushingiron.com

Aug 30, 2022

"Doubters don't win, winners don't doubt." Quote cited by Sebastian Kienle before winning Kona Today we lead with that quote and get into the concept of being optimistic with a healthy dose of respect. We also look at expectations created in a vacuum and putting your brain into a pressure cooker. Sometimes all you need is a little glimmer of hope. Find that and be in the moment. We look at the importance of resilience and patience in your race. This is one day and at the bottom line you have to have your wits about you on the run and be willing to fight for 12 rounds. Topics: IF we did ever have a sponsor, who would it be?? Nutrition talk for IMWI Sebastian Kienle on doubt Run fitness doesn't matter without bike and run fitness The pro who won Kona on less than 20 running miles per week Reasons to be confident Find your glimmer of hope The mind needs to be in the moment If you're totally confident, you're likely overtrained Mike's college baseball analogy on quitting When we put our brains in a pressure cooker Expectations you've created in a vacuum The hill is smaller in person The race is One Day Optimistic with a dose of respect Mental and emotional strength on race day Your ability to be resilient is what matters Be excited to do this! Compounding stress Be mentally and emotionally willing to fight You have to have your wits about you on the run T2 should be when your walk-out song starts 12 rounds … every 2 miles is a round Having tremendous patience Accidental distractions Mike Tarrolly - CrushingIron@gmail.com Robbie Bruce - C26Triathlon@gmail.com www.c26triathlon.com www.crushingiron.com

Aug 25, 2022

Since we're both racing and know this course pretty well, we thought we'd get it out there early so you can prepare for a few things. We start with the two loop swim and some thoughts on when to start to avoid congestion, plus when and where it could get choppy. We have an extensive look at strategy for the bike course including thoughts on why certain sections are harder than you might think. And the run course… where to be thinking about holding back. When to mentally prepare for the hill section and how do deal with the longer lonely stretch. We also talk finish line, and spectator tips. Topics: 70.3 on Saturday this year Easy to forget this race almost happened in June Park it and leave it Thursday and Friday check-in only Pro Race field is back. Men and Women Get a feel for the water Monona chop Starting spot in swim Comfortable with contact T1 Energy and the helix No passing zone on the bike This is a "body shot" course The toughest stretch of the bike course Strategy for the 3 Sisters Coming out on the run Being too hyped out of the gate Relax at the start of the run Mile 6 mental prep It can get cold on the run Prep your special needs The finish line Mike Tarrolly - CrushingIron@gmail.com Robbie Bruce - C26Coach@gmail.com www.c26triathlon.com www.crushingiron@gmail.com

Aug 23, 2022

Today we talk about our training for Wisconsin and explore some of the different techniques and mindsets we're bringing to the races. We look at layering intensity in the same day, building resistance to hard stuff, and how to prevent yourself from dipping into energy reserves too early. We look at swimming long, biking hard, and running steady. We also talk a lot about ways to control your race while you're in it and why it's so important to focus on executing to your fitness level. Topics: Utilizing two specific days for intensity The advantages of swimming long Gearing up for a hard day Becoming resistant to hard stuff Swim fitness is to bike fitness is to run fitness You want to be fresh when you hit the run You only gotta do it once Most athletes dip into their reserves too early Choosing an Ironman over a half and vice versa Executing to your fitness level! Road vs. Aero Helmet Setting general metrics for your race Patience and toughness and confidence Are you back or "headed back?" Feeling on the offensive Being solidly in control Mike Tarrolly - CrushingIron@gmail.com Robbie Bruce - C26Coach@gmail.com www.c26triathlon.com www.crushingiron.com

Aug 18, 2022

Is society addicted to excitement? Today we look at ways triathletes fall off the rails and lose their way. We talk about racing as getting better and being part of your process. We also look at ways to keep things simple so you're not so distracted with training and life. We talk about rebelling against your own ultimatums and setting realistic goals that keep you motivated rather than afraid. It's easy to lose the moment but we believe the simpler you keep things the happier and faster you will be. Topics: The Elephant in the room Move - Connect Committed to the community Flailing in the wind Writing therapy Time and pressure Athletes giving up When a date on the calendar owns you Building positive momentum The Race isn't today Rebelling against ultimatums Sighting practice made easy Belly fat Racing as part of the process Addicted to Saving Realistic Goals Giant expectations and too much pressure Everyone has funks, the key is breaking out How we overcomplicate things It's about simplicity Transitions in life Be present 24/7 Eating the same things Costco changed everything Steve Jobs Food is for the body Setting up for success Predictability is underrated Simple means faster Are you just looking for distraction? Mike Tarrolly - CrushingIron@gmail.com Robbie Bruce - C26Coach@gmail.com www.c26triathlon.com www.crushingiron.com

Aug 16, 2022

High Humidity and Dew Point are your friends. Training through tough days pays off in so many ways. They are like Mother Nature's Freebies that give you that Seasonal EPO when you need it for Fall Races. Never judge a day by the weather and find little wins in those "worst workout ever" days. Mental victories is what make you a stronger triathlete on race day. Find the good in the bad and move on. Putting too much stock in a single workout isn't the answer. Look for effortless momentum. Racing a sum of all the days. Topics: Weather Adjustments When the legs can't keep up Keep doing the work Dealing with heat in a positive way Mother Nature's Freebies Benefits of heat and dew point Daily Complaining When the weather decides your attitude The worst workout EVER Looking for resiliency Mental Victories Race day is unpredictable Pain Caves What it takes to get it done Race Day Excuses Don't Attach Yourself to any training session It's the Sum of All The Days Stay Humble - Work Hard Take the best and apply it Putting too much stock in a workout Momentum - Physical and Mental Healing or choosing to stay in a funk Fake it till you make it Shift your mindset Effortless momentum "Sorry, Coach, I was feeling it today." Mike Tarrolly - CrushingIron@gmail.com Robbie Bruce - C26Coach@gmail.com www.c26triathlon.com

Aug 11, 2022

So much of training and racing is mental that we went all in on it today. How to deal with doubts, heat, and feeling tired. We look at why we get tired and why often it's as simple as breaking a pattern. How do you keep going when the mind says no? We talk about ways to be more engaged in a race, along with in-race recovery along with training methods to keep things interesting and give you confidence . . . even when it's fleeting. Controlling thoughts and calming the mind is truly one of the greatest things you can do for your training and racing. Topics: Seasonal EPO Phone a Friend Thank the volunteers Camaraderie on the race course When the run gets lonely Breaking lethargy during the day or race Intentional Training We need energy to be motivated Priority Scheduling Cat Naps De-cluttering the brain Find time away from noise De-compress during the day Let your thoughts run wild and don't react Time alone - anxiety, drinking, depression How to use music during your workouts Meditation to calm down Heat - Mental Training You're the only one who knows if you gave it all That first mil of running can give you huge doubts Trainers and gamers Don't judge your race too early In Race "brain breaks" Boca Del Vista Update Mike Tarrolly - CrushingIron@gmail.com Robbie Bruce - C26Coach@gmail.com www.c26triathlon.com

Aug 9, 2022

Today we get into the concept of missing out on life changing events. We recently read that most adults will end up spending a total of 5 years looking at your phone. And why? Probably because it's easier than facing something that scares us. Sometimes we lose sight of why triathlon is important to us and it's likely because we're too close to it. Today we get into tackling life and putting ourselves out there to feel better and make things easier. Do it for yourself and be filled with gratitude. Do it because you Can. Topics: Mike's Decision on IMWI Why not? Filling Voids Losing sight of the purity of why we started Why wait? It's easy to forget how good things are going Facing fears Fear as your compass Addictive tendencies 5 years of your life looking at your phone Racing is a CHOICE Find something that fits into your life The Choices we make Reside in your true belief system Skipping out on life changing events That Louisville morning with Mike and Robbie Be filled with gratitude Just be happy to be there We forget because we're so close to it Attracted to panic Tackling life Volunteer at Ironman Wisconsin - Link: https://www.ironman.com/volunteer Mike Tarrolly - CrushingIron@gmail.com Robbie Bruce - C26Coach@gmail.com www.c26triathlon.com

Aug 4, 2022

Today, it's cycling and what makes you stronger, faster and more efficient. How do you get there? We get into cycling blocks and why they may or may not be your answer. Do you even have the fitness to attempt one? We look at having a master plan of attack. We talk intervals and intensity and power. We look at "stress buckets" and how you have to reduce one to fill the other. We also get into a nice little nugget toward the end about the Importance of Zone 2 riding and how you can do it more effectively. TOPICS: August is Full On Gas Alaska - Atmospheric River? Living for experience Lake Tahoe memory Decision making and toughness Triathlon: A giant puzzle/whack a mole Cycling: General strengths and weaknesses Cycling Blocks Understanding Stress Buckets You need a Master Plan Don't sacrifice just for the sake of it In order for a block to work . . . Having enough fitness for it to matter You need a big enough cake to make it work Ironman is an aerobic event "I just want to hammer it, Coach" Fast vs. the ability to hold it Building Aerobic Capacity Master where you're at first More is often the mistake If we can't do the small things right, don't do big things The hardest work is getting all your workouts done Finding Zones in your cool down Efficiency is King Mike Tarrolly - CrushingIron@gmail.com Robbie Bruce - C26Coach@gmail.com www.c26triathlon.com

Aug 2, 2022

How do we absolutely know when we're ready to race? Today, we look at how athletes produce non-objective expectations and why that can build unwelcome anxiety. We tend to want concrete answers, but that's just not possible. At some point we just have to do it. This goes with many things in life beyond racing. We get into rewiring pathways to create more confidence and reduce doubt. We look at small decisions along the way in training that build confidence. We also talk about practicing getting over the little humps and how small decisions create positive momentum. Topics: It's your journey How do you know you're ready? Different stages of readiness Am I ready to execute this race? Execute your best race best on your fitness Confidence in feel and pacing Dependence on concrete answers I want to KNOW I can finish before I start Anxiety Nothing is guaranteed Sometimes the best races are surprises Chin up more than chin down Uncertainty, anxiety, depression How do we know what we want? Overcompensating Confidence vs. Bravado Humility in confidence Small decisions that build your belief Practice getting over the little humps Don't listen to all your thoughts, just acknowledge them Small decisions create momentum Let the body do what it is capable of Mike Tarrolly - CrushingIron@gmail.com Robbie Bruce - C26Coach@gmail.com www.c26triathlon.com

Jul 28, 2022

There's a lot of good stuff in the weeds of today's listener questions. Today we get into simplifying a complicated sport, timing mats, and if we'll do Musselman some day. We also look at DNF rates across the sport, and why they seem more prevalent. We also give strategy for the Ironman Wisconsin bike Course, talk about ways to beat burnout and Ironman Blues, along with Kona 2023 and why Robbie's son Hayden is a fan of Kristian Blummenfelt. Topics: What's the Future? So much confusion in this sport One person's simple is another's complicated? When will Mike and Robbie race Musselman? Timing Mats at Ironman Mike's second biggest fear DNF Rate at Lake Placid. Reasons? Everything is a short cut Under prepared, or over trained? How Do I change my "Lazy Race Swim?" Bike Strategy for Ironman Wisconsin Relaxed Brain, engaged body Get through the hills . . . Burnout and Ironman Blues Do you need something BIG to get you out of bed? You chose triathlon, it didn't choose you. Kona Is Back in 2023 Mike Tarrolly - CrushingIron@gmail.com Robbie Bruce - C26Coach@gmail.com www.c26triathlon.com

Jul 26, 2022

A lot of things go through your mind with an Ironman approaching and today, we go through Mike's big "test" weekend from Wisconsin. He talks about why he's waiting to decide and how close he is to pulling the trigger. We also talk about Ohio, which turned out to be a tough swim, then dive right into a "tough love" session about swimming and how you can be more prepared to race. We break down tons of in-race issues and decisions you can make to race better along with question why Ironman is always trying to make the swim seem "easy." Be mentally and physically ready to race by exposing yourself to what it's going to take on the course. Topics: Social Media Lurkers Ironman Mike? Being prepared Responsible and Objective Decision Making The 24 Hour Mood Swing Are 70.3's the most popular distance? Ironman used to fill up in one day Do you need big goals hanging out there? Bike Effort Ironman Wisconsin course discussion Does the course you're doing excite you? The feeling you've been missing Ohio 70.3 post-race Swim at Ohio A firm reminder to take the swim seriously Ironman's impossible goal of making the swim "easy" People just don't take the swim seriously, until they're in it The difference between scared and mad voice Why mass starts are safer The swim mirage The trend to make everything "seem easy" Way too many opt out choices today Mike Tarrolly - CrushingIron@gmail.com Robbie Bruce - C26Coach@gmail.com www.c26triathlon.com

Jul 21, 2022

Everyone wants to talk about diet, hydration, and sleep, but what about feeling connected to life, training, and purpose? Today, we look at how connecting, not only to others, but to your body and true desires can give you the lessons you need to be successful in sport and life. We get into how to approach training with the idea that you're on the verge of getting sick. How to approach fatigue and the feeling of illness coming on. We talk about the importance of minimal effective dose and why that's so important for the long run. If you want to go fast, go alone, if you want to go far, bring other people with you. There's a lot of power in walking away from something that is done versus continuing to add more and more layers. Topics: Asking for help Pride in being too independent We don't want to be seen as weak Knowing just enough to be dangerous Are you filling or digging holes? Doubling down on anxiety 15 hours that turns into 20 or 30 Stepping away from the grind We're so busy we don't know what we're doing. Over committing The power in white/negative space Free time is awesome Truly wanting to get back in it Doing a sprint, oly and 1/2 before you do a full Overreaching Never "succeeding" enough Minimal Effective dose Great is the enemy of good "Epic" Burnout Treat your workouts like you're on the verge of getting sick Pay attention to your body Just Do Enough Mike Tarrolly - CrushingIron@gmail.com Robbie Bruce - C26Coach@gmail.com www.c26triathlon.com

Jul 18, 2022

This is our 600th podcast, but there's no fanfare… we just keep showing up. We started doing only Monday and Thursday, but sometimes that didn't always work out for us and staying too regimented could made us lose steam. Be flexible, recover, do what's right for the long-term growth. Today we dive into mid-season training and how tough it can be to stay motivated when you might not be seeing a ton of progress in the heat. We look at ways to find the little wins that keep you going toward the big goals. We talk about subtle clues, and training relative to how you feel. Also talk about ways to reframe your days off and maximize recovery days. We do this to be healthy and happy, so learn to appreciate how triathlon is helping you on a day to day level. Topics: Heat, humidity, dew point I feel great . . . I feel like sh*t Resiliency and how it matters Tolerating hard environments Increases: Temps, humidity, stress Frustrations triathletes feel right now Future Tripping - make it work for you. Subtle clues that you're getting better and stronger Seasonal EPO Summer volume = Fall Gains Relative Training Ebb and flows of the summer Reframing your days off Maximizing recovery days What do you do to recover? Optimistic thoughts and finding nuggets to keep you going Hanging tough and aim low Exhausted? Little positive thoughts that build up Detach yourself from swim, bike, run Win your personal lottery - Finding that lost $20 Spice things up Breaking rigidity Get on a kayak or hike Don't get to a point where you resent this sport No such thing as perfection Mike Tarrolly - CrushingIron@gmail.com Robbie Bruce - C26Coach@gmail.com www.c26triathlon.com

Jul 14, 2022

How much are you learning during training? Today we talk about the connection between training and racing. We really get into race execution and strategy and how workouts should prepare you to make the best decisions when it matters. Are you a trainer or gamer? The most "trained up" don't necessarily make the best tracers. It's all about execution on the race course. How will what you're doing now affect you later? Both in training and racing. We also look at 3 types of training athletes and break down the type of athlete that races the best. Topics: Breathing Swim Starts Run warm up when it's hot Caffeine and Heart Rate Brick Workouts High HR at the bike start High HR off the bike Different Heart Rate Circumstances Systems checks on the daily Practice slow brick starts Difference between Pros and Age Groupers Is what I'm doing now gonna let me do X, Y, Z in the future? Great time of the year to plan Realistic Tri Calc entries Old People Golfing Fast Mistakes People want to talk about data more than execution Sprints and Olys can be more forgiving Long Course Racing - You don't get a pass Execute a session to your ability Trainer Not a Gamer Racing is a work of art How much are you learning in training? Great indicator of thoughtfulness in training 3 Types of Training Athletes Hope isn't a strategy The type of Athlete that races well Be in the moment Mike Tarrolly - CrushingIron@gmail.com Robbie Bruce - C26Coach@gmail.com www.c26triathlon.com

Jul 12, 2022

Today we revisit our why and how it can be difficult to keep the right perspective on why we do hard things. For a lot of people "easy" is the new "right" but triathletes take the hard route. The mind will give out before the body and there are hundreds of triggers telling you to stop or quit. The "told you so" folks are always out there. This has to be your journey and there's a lot more reward from choosing the tougher path. Don't be afraid to fail. Throw yourself to the elements and be alive. Topics: Early morning coffee prep Forgetting your watch . . . . Pain as an ally Triathlete Island This is our life to craft Missing our primal pursuits Training is what we do to figure things out Exploring our boundaries Why do you do it? The body has to move Figure things out and find life Easy is the new "right" The "told you so" folks I just want to feel good I do this for myself Easy comes from doing hard things Isolation comfort zone Safety over freedom Afraid to fail Avoiding the elements The mind gives out before the body Neuromuscular connection Controlled soft Protecting ourselves Mike Tarrolly - CrushingIron@gmail.com Robbie Bruce - C26Coach@gmail.com www.c26triathlon.com

Jul 7, 2022

We had some fun today with visiting some memories of our C26 Journey and facing some tough questions from each other. It's a glimpse into some of our favorite times together, some glimpses into the future, along with tackling regrets. What would we want in our ideal worlds? Robbie asks Mike: When all is said and done, what is the one memory you'll take with you after you retire from C26? Mike asks Robbie: I know it was kind of a rough year, but there were also some good memories…. What were some of your favorite things about coaching me to my first Ironman in 2013? Robbie asks Mike: If cost or time wasn't an issue, what would be the very last race you would choose to do? Mike asks Robbie: If you weren't a triathlon coach…. What would you choose for your career outside of sports and why? Robbie asks Mike: After all you've accomplished in sports and life, what's your biggest regret? Mike asks Robbie: As Hayden has already determined, you're a triathlete COACH, but … in a different world…. Describe for me your ultimate triathlon living situation as an athlete… Robbie asks Mike: Will you be racing this year? Mike asks Robbie: Would you rather Fly to Australia …. Or sit in an isolated room listening to Stephen A Smith talk about Alabama Football and Tom Brady for 24 hours? Robbie asks Mike: Would you rather swim Ironman Wisconsin without a wetsuit or bike Wisconsin in a speedo? Mike Tarrolly - CrushingIron@gmail.com Robbie Bruce - C26Coach@gmail.com www.c26triathlon.com

Jul 5, 2022

Do you ever feel like you don't belong? Today we open up about how that affects us as coaches and athletes, along with those we coach. Triathlon can be a daunting journey at times, but we'll look at how reframing how we think can help us appreciate that we're all doing something amazing, and something most people wouldn't have the courage to try. We get into doubt, confidence, and why this sport can feel even harder the longer you're into it. Is someone else living in your head? The sweetest revenge is living a good life. Topics: Fireworks Pontoon Parade Triathlon never stops Summer is pedal to the metal Planning for next year? Coaching Doubts First triathlon experience Imposter syndrome Athletic Backgrounds Was it a fluke? Glory Days Expecting the negatives "You have to be better" 24-hour-chip Hard to recognize progress The power of the Ironman Finish Line External support Prove yourself right Training where you're at Finding celebration with the shit in between Who's living in your head rent free? If 9 out of 10 people think you're crazy, you're probably on the right track The sweetest revenge is living a good life You hear it, but are you listening? Mike Tarrolly - CrushingIron@gmail.com Robbie Bruce - C26Coach@gmail.com www.c26triathlon.com

Jul 1, 2022

Today we look at how things in the modern world affect training and more specifically our schedules. Working at home can create more time, but it adds challenges. The traditional Monday through Sunday training schedule can be flipped upside down. We'll look at how adjustments can and should be made to make your life and training easier, but also more effective. We also get into the murky territory of over-training and how that is usually the number one reason for slow race times and DNFs. Topics: What's a good bib number? Who's the boss? Keeping Ironman memorabilia Being Flexible 1. Don't try to fit a square peg into a round hole 2. If the usual schedule does not fit for you, find a new one. 3. Maximize time and efficiency (give examples) 4. Work in microcycles that also fit the big picture 5. Understand your limitations, then maximize your availability and align with expectations 6.. Don't be afraid of doing something different. Set yourself up for stress or success? Look for pockets of success Ever changing schedules Stacking bikes and runs Stacking bikes and swims Make the pool trips worth your while It's your life How is this benefiting me, and why? Why people are slower and DNF more often It's being appropriately trained Mike Tarrolly - CrushingIron@gmail.com Robbie Bruce - C26Coach@gmail.com www.c26triathlon.com

Jun 29, 2022

We're back from Nashville Camp and have a lot of observations. We get into growth, courage, and confidence, specifically as it comes to getting out of your comfort zone. We talk about challenges and how they can be the key to happiness. We also get into some of our personal struggles. Mike and Robbie talk about how they have a tendency to waste their potential as athletes. We also look at how finding a groove in your least favorite of the 3 disciplines can be the catalyst in making you a stronger athlete. We all need to have courage and face risks in training. We need to take things day to day and roll with the unexpected. Topics: The trips back from Nashville Camp Driver's Education Happy & Healthy Mental and Emotional Health Finding your sweet spot Apprehension and anxiety No magic formula Being around other people The trouble with isolation Using external energy Our psychological observations from camp It takes courage and risk Being with friends and family Safety vs. Protecting ego Sophomore Slump Healthy fear Perfection leading to paralyzation The illusion of perfection Confidence grows through challenge Upper body strength Favorite sport of the 3 When do you enjoy training the most? Tired arms equals tired legs It's all about energy expenditure When will you stop wasting your ability? Mike Tarrolly - CrushingIron@gmail.com Robbie Bruce - C26Coach@gmail.com www.c26triathlon.com

Jun 23, 2022

Today is mostly about swimming in open water, specifically how to be faster. How do you deal with the elements? Are you swimming straight, making micro adjustments too much? Sometimes you just need to have a solid stroke and swim. We also discuss the possibilities of new Camps in Wisconsin, tri bike vs. road bike adjustments, and why you shouldn't be so literal in your training. Topics: Almost a full month's worth of podcasts Your number one job is to be healthy Being Hurd vs. Being injured Z2 running made simple Why am I slower in open water? Swimming soft The wall push Bad seeding Elements, chop, wind, current, people Sighting in open water Swimming straight Wisconsin Camps in the Future? What if Ironman was run, bike, swim? Tri bike vs. road bike Fitness is fitness Don't be so literal in training Mike Tarrolly - CrushingIron@gmail.com Robbie Bruce - C26Coach@gmail.com www.c26triathlon.com

Jun 20, 2022

Great questions today from our listeners, but we start with attitude is a choice and how to gives ourselves little adjustments. Then we get into bike nutrition and how to approach aid stations. Robbie talks about challenges of training in the summer as a parent. Mike talks about his move to Wisconsin and finding new races, experiences. We also get into cycling strength and power with a hill/big gear workout discussion. And if you're training for Ironman how you work in Olympics and Sprints along the way while keeping Volume. Finally, should you go into Ironman with a Walk/Run strategy? Topics: Air Conditioning vs. The Heat Attitude is a Choice What if I drop a Bottle of Nutrition? Ironman On Course Nutrition training? Balancing being a parent with summer training "Soft" on your left 80/20 Diet We are way too hard on ourselves Mike reflects on the move and looks for new local experiences in Wisconsin Big Gear and Hill workouts Long rides after our Olympic and/or Sprint? Intentionally using walk/run strategy Mike Tarrolly - CrushingIron@gmail.com Robbie Bruce - C26Coach@gmail.com www.c26triathlon.com

Jun 16, 2022

All the algorithms in the world won't help if you don't do the work. And you must LOVE the work. When it comes to lang haul training, we need to minimize the risks, find joy and invest in your ability to be fit . What is fitness if it's not feeling good? Many triathletes are all in or all out, but today we talk about staying baseline ready and doing things that feel right. "Brand new" usually isn't the answer. Today, we're here to tell you, the simple things still work. Topics: Asking dumb questions is a good thing Triathlon is complicated, which is why you should make it simple How to simplify your training theory Centering to find your flow Taking too many training risks Swimming for three sport fitness It's hot and getting hotter, but you will adapt In the chains of the pandemic In heat, up the intensity of the bike and swim, inside We don't get extra points for being stupid The goal is to be fit What is fitness? Turbulent and volatile Baseline level of motivation and commitment The best thing you can do is take care of yourself Invest in your ability to be fit Life is full of choices Are you repeating the same cycle? Major life challenges Stress, guilt and shame Be flexible and find your sweet spots All in or all out Be baseline ready Mike Tarrolly - CrushingIron@gmail.com Robbie Bruce - C26Coach@gmail.com www.c26triathlon.com

Jun 14, 2022

"Once you get too hot, it's too late." Today we get into the challenges and benefits of heat training. We go into when and how to train, plus explain how getting outside when it's hot is a win. We also look at the parallels between heat training and racing. What you can learn from giving yourself time to check your system and why that is everything in racing. Dehydration, cold showers, and negative split mentality. Racing is all about connecting the links in the chain and we'll explain how the lower paces in heat will help you do better down the road when it matters. Topics: Mike's 2/3 rule DesMoines Heat How to acclimate How and when to train It's all about how little you slow down Fatigue resistance Shelve Your Expectations Dew Point Impact Swimming Outside Hydration Running Loops, cooling down Checking the Box of Time Feel good about the strength Fatigue masks fitness Connecting the mind and body Extreme conditions explain your body It takes time to build a reality check Give yourself a buffer Heat Exhaustion in 5ks and 10ks Eat slowly to know if you're full Ironman run start simulation Give your cooling system a chance to start working Heat acclimation is exposure Teaching your body to adapt Do "Intensity by Feel" and mostly inside It's about the links in the chain Negative split mentality Perfection ends poorly Shelled and Dehydrated There's a win waiting outside Once you get too hot, it's too late Mike Tarrolly - CrushingIron@gmail.com Robbie Bruce - C26Coach@gmail.com www.C26triathlon.com

Jun 9, 2022

We catch some flack for giving Data a hard time, but the reality is, we like data, especially when it's practical. We also love RPE and effort training. Today we look at how they can merge to make you stronger, faster, and . . . happier with your training and racing. We love open water training, but we also love the pool…. Open road… and trainer… treadmill and trails. It all combines in this beautiful mixture of satisfaction and better training. How do we mix the modern tech with old school ways? Topics: Rocky 2 and Old School Ways Distractions When everyone's an expert Swim Skins & Wetsuits Dress for Success Bike Weight and ceramic derailleurs Dependency Mindset of a grinder "I'm all about the data" Obsessed with numbers The workout still counts without your watch The Marriage of RPE and Data Consistency is the cake How much open water vs. the pool Training Peak comments that are most effective Meeting in the middle of RPE & Data The power in being a little reckless Is it pain or are you tired/weak? Blowing up on the bike Micro managing your training and races Race prep rides Race more and figure things out Practical feedback Do you have that extra gear? Don't stare at your watch or bike computer Making our own decisions The importance of understanding your "all day pace" Learn about yourself and connect with other people MIKE TARROLLY - CRUSHINGIRON@GMAIL.COM ROBBIE BRUCE - C26COACH@GMAIL.COM

Jun 7, 2022

Mike and Robbie have settled in their new locations and focus on creating routine in the middle of chaos. They get into the concepts of simplicity, rigidity and how to make the most of your current situation. They also look at subtle ways to train the mind for racing demands, letting go of responsibilities while you train, and why boring routes can be an advantage in training. Don't be fooled by perfection, do it now. Topics: Stress is Stress is Stress New Locations Hayden out of school for the summer Zero Control Routine building in chaos The wisdom of simplicity Pliable rigidity Old school training Post race emotional recovery Huge mental tasks Planning for something you haven't planned for Do it now Summer is hard Letting go of responsibilities for a bit You don't have to be perfect 50 minutes or an hour How many minutes do you have? Boring Ride and Run routes Fooled by perfection Expectations Do something The subtle mind builders Intentional Training Transitional periods Sometimes freedom is a crutch Mike Tarrolly: CrushingIron@gmail.com Robbie Bruce: C26Coach@gmail.com

Jun 2, 2022

Topics: Welcome back my friends to the show that never ends . . . Ozark & Peaky Blinders How to pick out a coach Navigating Aid Stations Coming back from a big injury Small increments are the way to win Evolution of C26 from here . . . More C26 Hubs? C26 Convention? When we said no . . . Team Race in Europe? Body types and racing Ironman Diet and performance Give us your ideas on how you'd like to see us move forward Buy C26 Gear Here: https://c26triathlon.com/c26-store/ Check out our coaches: https://c26triathlon.com/meet-the-coaches/ Mike Tarrolly: CrushingIron@gmail.com Robbie Bruce: C26Coach@gmail.com

May 30, 2022

Topics: What's your sign? Millionaires and Billionaires Committing to the simple things Motivation Graph Relying on Consistency Just Show Up Is moving a detriment to C26? Is Mike Hollywood on the scene? Track work Run mechanics 9 out of 10 injuries are from running When to re-evaluated your priorities Your goals are 6 months behind reality Holding on to what we were Zen thoughts . . . Triathlon diet What can we take from our first IM and apply to the 2nd? What makes a good coach? Buy C26 Gear Here: https://c26triathlon.com/c26-store/ Check out our coaches: https://c26triathlon.com/meet-the-coaches/ Mike Tarrolly: CrushingIron@gmail.com Robbie Bruce: C26Coach@gmail.com

May 26, 2022

"You begin saving the world by saving one person at a time; all else is grandiose romanticism or politics." – Charles Bukowski We start with thoughts about an Ironman finish line and the emotions that run through people in that moment. It's really a magical place and you can see that "I overcame life in that moment" on people's faces. Then we dive into how to affect change in this world and why it starts with yourself. We look at our personal battles and being proactive at being better. It's not about new bikes and gear, but how we can renew ourselves. It's easy to blame the world, but we can fold the cards we have and ask for a new deck at anytime. Be committed to yourself and let triathlon enhance your human experience. Topics: The Ironman Finish Line Raw emotions burst through The feeling of "we beat life" for that moment Race when we're able Stress, grief, trauma Training Peaks and life stories Taking things way too seriously Being proactive in turning your life around It's easy to blame the world Be fed up with something Stop talking and do it Changing the World The new definition of selfish Get yourself better Throw in the deck for a new hand of cards How we cling to the wrong things Re-channeling emotions Being committed to Yourself Buy C26 Gear Here: https://c26triathlon.com/c26-store/ Check out our coaches: https://c26triathlon.com/meet-the-coaches/ Mike Tarrolly: CrushingIron@gmail.com Robbie Bruce: C26Coach@gmail.com

May 24, 2022

We had a great weekend here in Chattanooga with over 50 athletes racing. Today, we look back on the event and give you some insight into why you may have had a good or a bad race. We talk about our first experience as Ironman vendors, the water temperature flux, the heat, hills, and winds, etc… But we really get into HOW TO RACE a 70.3. We look at what it means to burn your biscuits vs. just toasting them a little. Also, how you can gauge your process and learn from mistakes. We also talk about fueling, why it is so tricky in a 70.3 and how to better simulate racing conditions before you race. Lots of great stuff in here about the inner workings of a 70.3 race. Thanks for stopping by our booth. It was great to meet everyone! Topics: Vender Expo Experience Water temp. Long time for athletes to get into the water Average Chatt 70.3 temps. Bike course fast? Overbiking for your limits Did you get into the water early? Swim got crowded Getting clean space in a race Bike for show Toasting Biscuits vs. Burning them The longer you're in the oven . . . If you're truly racing, it's gonna burn Ironman is a crock pot, 70.3 is an air fryer Mastering a 70.3 then the full You either got it or you don't on race day Stay cool before you get hot! Pacing too high to accommodate fueling Lots of us haven't raced enough the last two years Do you do tough training rides to simulate races? Training for Surges Are you a gamer? Buy C26 Gear Here: https://c26triathlon.com/c26-store/ Check out our coaches: https://c26triathlon.com/meet-the-coaches/ Mike Tarrolly: CrushingIron@gmail.com Robbie Bruce: C26Coach@gmail.com

May 19, 2022

Note: Be sure to stop by the C26 Tent at the Ironman Chattanooga 70.3 expo. Today is sort of part 2 for Chattanooga 70.3 with a heavy emphasis on swimming, including breathing, rhythm, cadence, and finding your stroke. Also lots of thoughts on the race along with proper training for YOUR body. We look at why most injuries happen, how to work on your balance, and most importantly, how to not overthink what you're doing in the pool, on the bike, or while running. So much of this sport is being in the moment and by the time you "think" to do something, it's probably too late. Good luck everyone! Topics: Stop by the C26 tent at Ironman Village before you race Chatt 70.3. We'll have tons of gear and will be having a huge sale! Robbie's story about running into a couple Pros at the pool. More on the strong pro field at Chattanooga 70.3 Swimming tips - it's the little things Finding your best swim rhythm Breathing Clunky swimming? Try this. Similarities between the swim stroke, the bike stroke, and the run stride. Playing games to stay engaged Heat too low? 25s and 50s to find your love of swimming Overthinking your swim stroke Zen in the Art of Archery Why most injuries happen Thinking vs. Reacting Cross country skiing Biathlon shooting and breath Trying to be someone you're not Buy C26 Gear Here: https://c26triathlon.com/c26-store/ Check out our coaches: https://c26triathlon.com/meet-the-coaches/ Mike Tarrolly: CrushingIron@gmail.com Robbie Bruce: C26Coach@gmail.com

May 17, 2022

First note, if you're racing here, please stop by and say hi at our booth in the Ironman Expo Friday and Saturday. Mike and Robbie will be there. We have over 50 athletes racing this weekend in Chattanooga and today, we go step by step through the course and offer strategies on pacing, fueling, and the mental game for success. We begin with the Swim Start, including when to get there and how to fuel as you position yourself in the massive field of athletes. Then to the "fast but fair" bike course. We break it out by section and look at where to push and when to hold off for your best bike split. Onto the run where it can either be fast or eat your lunch. There's not much truly flat here, so racing smart, understanding the terrain, and staying cool with a lower HR could make the difference. Topics: Come by our C26 Booth at the Ironman Expo on Friday and Saturday!! Last Minute Larry Water Temp Swim is long . . . how to handle it Swimming with current tips What time to expect for your swim When you should get in line to start swim Chatt has a good Pro Field Bike course can be fast . . . but . . . First 10 miles The stretch on the loop before Andrew's Where to hold back and where to make speed Rough road sections . . . be prepared Run course can be fast . . . but You have about .5 miles before your first hill How to deal with early hills. Running on the highway with rollers in heat The greenway out and back section Battery Hill . . . when it really starts The drop out onto Veterans bridge Where to use the course for speed Dealing with the climb on the pedestrian bridge The second loop The quad buster sections Buy C26 Gear Here: https://c26triathlon.com/c26-store/ Check out our coaches: https://c26triathlon.com/meet-the-coaches/ Mike Tarrolly: CrushingIron@gmail.com Robbie Bruce: C26Coach@gmail.com

May 13, 2022

We dig a little deeper into St. George, and today's focus is on the Age Group Athlete experience. We break down the bike, the wind, the heat, and the death march of a run. We also discuss the idea of going into a race that you know you won't PR. How does that impact your mindset, how can you learn, and how will it make you a better athlete? We also get into the post race emotion of such a tough race and the challenge of getting through the Ironman Rut. Topics: It's all about effort Coaching and parental instincts St. George bike course/times Pros and swim anxiety Perils of starting late in the swim The day got worse as it went Props for St. George for organization and hosting Heat and humidity vs. Dry Heat May Race - Limited chance to train for conditions This was a tough one Walking into a race knowing you won't PR Always wanting PRs Freedom of tough races The fitness Boost from Ironman How to move forward after a rough race Tail winds on the climb might "seem" nice Not having the same terrain to train on Post Ironman rut Validation and revenge Working through post-race emotions The beauty of tough races like this Buy C26 Gear Here: https://c26triathlon.com/c26-store/ Check out our coaches: https://c26triathlon.com/meet-the-coaches/ Mike Tarrolly: CrushingIron@gmail.com Robbie Bruce: C26Coach@gmail.com

May 10, 2022

We had a great time and learned a lot watching the Ironman World Championship at St. George and have a lot to talk about. Today we look at the overall conditions, body shaming, break down the pro men and women, and look at how tough of a day it was for everyone. We also look at how DNS's effected the pro field and how this was a great teaser for a potentially captivating race at Kona. Coaching trust and staying with your plan always wins. Topics: Overview of a tough day at St. George IM World Championships Predicting a rotation of IM World Championships Kristian Bumenfelt's unbelievable race Body shaming A "triathlete's look" Getting away to find yourself Daniella Ryf One focus for so long The Pros that weren't there Lionel Sanders and Curie finish Things could have been drastically different Kona Preview Finding trust in your coach and why it can take you next level Buy C26 Gear Here: https://c26triathlon.com/c26-store/ Check out our coaches: https://c26triathlon.com/meet-the-coaches/ Mike Tarrolly: CrushingIron@gmail.com Robbie Bruce: C26Coach@gmail.com

May 5, 2022

We are super pumped about Ironman World Championships in St. George. It's fresh, it's new for everyone, and the course will be a big challenge for pros and age groups alike. Today we look at some course strategy, the pro field including predictions, and why this will be such a cool race to watch. This course will be the ultimate test of patience for triathletes and you may be surprised by what type of athlete should do well. Don't burn your biscuits on the bike if you're racing. The run course could prove daunting. Topics: Sam Long Practicing believing you suck? St. George World Championship Move Kona? It's all new to everyone! How to view So dry and hilly The run could be carnage Pro Field - Who's not going is a story Part of winning is making it to the start line The Norwegians Lionel Sanders Cam Wurf - Watch his bike Alistair Brownlee and Kristian Blummenfelt Gustav Iden Robbie's Top 3 Men Elevation profiles are not linear Drafting Losing the pack Robbie's Top 3 women Hard to bet against Ryf Ann Haug Swim - Cold Water - Tips Buy C26 Gear Here: https://c26triathlon.com/c26-store/ Check out our coaches: https://c26triathlon.com/meet-the-coaches/ Mike Tarrolly: CrushingIron@gmail.com Robbie Bruce: C26Coach@gmail.com

May 3, 2022

Today we look at how a triathlete's approach and thought patterns affect them over the long run. Almost like getting faster without trying so hard. Triathlon training is about staying within yourself and building long stretches of "good" workouts. We look at the guilt of woulda and shoulda's and look at why we might want to feel more grateful we even have the opportunity to use training as an option. Irresponsible expectations meet the ability to accept the idea that, "that just felt good." In reality, how fast would you have to be to be happy and content? Will there ever be contentment without realizing and accepting that things are going the way they should be? Topics: When Dew Point smacks you in the face Grateful to have training as an option in life Swimming through problems as a meditation The distraction as your enemy Apologizing for crying Understanding guilt in training and life What would you give up for more time? Why people don't like taking personal inventory The 10 year plan . . . . How fast would make you happy and content? Obsession and self-judgement Irresponsible expectations Fisherman Fable Not being prisoner of the moment when training Wedding Outfits Buy C26 Gear Here: https://c26triathlon.com/c26-store/ Check out our coaches: https://c26triathlon.com/meet-the-coaches/ Mike Tarrolly: CrushingIron@gmail.com Robbie Bruce: C26Coach@gmail.com

Apr 28, 2022

Ironman is never easy and Texas 2022 was no exception. Today we go over lessons learned and how they can be applied to any race. We look at dealing with wind, virtual training, and heat, but also get into the differences between training and exercising, how to practice patience, and overtraining. If you're racing outside you need to train outside, a lot. Topics: Check out the C26 Chatt 70.3 Expo Booth Athlete Observation from Texas The Heat Relativity "Hardest Race Ever" Virtual "riding on the course" Get outside 90% Above the Chin Light vs strong The key to wind riding Relative wind feel Sacrificing performance for comfort Exercising vs. Training Overtraining and recovery 1% overtrained Knowing when you're training too much 70.3 training good enough for Ironman? Driving analogy Hydrating on the bike in wind Rattle Snake running Apple Cider Vinegar It's so hard Do it again and again and again Buy C26 Gear Here: https://c26triathlon.com/c26-store/ Check out our coaches:Â https://c26triathlon.com/meet-the-coaches/ Mike Tarrolly: CrushingIron@gmail.com Robbie Bruce: C26Coach@gmail.com

Apr 26, 2022

This was a tough one to do as Coach Robbie says goodbye to his best buddy, Kona. The bond between a man and his dog runs deep, and today Robbie shares his heartbreak, struggles and vulnerability. Ultimately it's a story of sweet girl who stood by through the highest highs and lowest lows -- always with unconditional love. Topics: We are simply humans on this planet This podcast is about life Wake up calls Difficulty accepting love Not taking things for granted The power in Vulnerability Letting others in When we're too hard on ourselves Self Sabotage circle Buy C26 Gear Here: https://c26triathlon.com/c26-store/ Check out our coaches: https://c26triathlon.com/meet-the-coaches/ Mike Tarrolly: CrushingIron@gmail.com Robbie Bruce: C26Coach@gmail.com

Apr 20, 2022

Today we focus on Ironman Texas strategy, but this podcast is great for anyone racing an Ironman, especially when it's hot. We always talk about not obsessing about the weather, but when you know it might be hot, it's smart to prepare. We look at all kinds of hot racing strategies, talk about why Texas is a sneaky challenging course, and why you will want to prepare to suffer. This is a C26 Team race, so be sure to say hi out on the course. Topics: Mushy Open Wetsuit legal? Swim strategy Prepare for a slower swim Red to Orange buoy transition Spectator's paradise T-1 Concrete Bike - windy and flat 1st outdoor ride? Ice bottles before the swim Core temperature Cooling on the bike Fueling on the bike Coming off the bike Walking early aid stations It's gonna Hurt Tough Love Find a mantra Buy C26 Gear Here: https://c26triathlon.com/c26-store/ Check out our coaches: https://c26triathlon.com/meet-the-coaches/ Mike Tarrolly: CrushingIron@gmail.com Robbie Bruce: C26Coach@gmail.com

Apr 18, 2022

We start by looking at our "big" training weekends and what we learned. It turns into an interesting discussion about energy expenditure during a race and when to cash in your energy chips. We look at how digging deep teaches you to be a better racer, how to measure and understand your run economy, and how most people spend money (energy) on the bike that they don't have. Topics: IMTX - The Heat is On Mike and Robbie's big training weekends Burnt Biscuits for Robbie Mike's "longest" ride since IMCHATT Do we lose strength or aerobic? Energy expenditure The double edged sword of coaching Inside Burn Out Strides, High Cadence, Big Gear More energy to go to the same pace Run Economy You have finite energy to burn in a race What drains the battery faster? Understanding the size of your tank Knowing the effort you can hold Training Experiment What are we getting in return for the effort? Cashing your race out slowly Choosing when to spend energy Bankrupt by the run Put your Ego Aside Spending bike money you don't have Buy C26 Gear Here: https://c26triathlon.com/c26-store/ Check out our coaches: https://c26triathlon.com/meet-the-coaches/ Mike Tarrolly: CrushingIron@gmail.com Robbie Bruce: C26Coach@gmail.com

Apr 14, 2022

Peaking, Burning Matches, Taper, Open Water Swimming. More great questions from listeners, including how close together can an athlete burn matches on races? We look at peak training, what it means and what it should feel like going into taper. A deeper look into the theory of taper and if you need less or more. Older athlete discussion involving strength and speed vs. endurance. We also dive deep into open water swimming and how to prepare for the conditions in a pool. Topics: Coaching collides with training Old Man Kickball Burning matches back to back? Wet matches don't burn as hot 6-10 weeks of peak training per year Simmer to Boil What exactly is Peaking? Peak drag Taper theory Don't remove intensity in taper Aging up strategies Older athletes - Strength and speed vs. Endurance Prepping for an ocean swim without an ocean Lake swims vs. ocean What strong swimming means Open water vs. the pool and how to compensate Stay straighter in open water Anaerobic benefits of swimming Swim and Bike impact on the run Swimming is mandatory! Mike Tarrolly - CrushingIron@gmail.com Robbie Bruce - C26Coach@gmail.com

Apr 12, 2022

Back in Chattanooga with some great questions from the listeners. Fueling for Ironman bike, Heart Rate variability in sleep, HR testing, how much and when, Bike cleat fits, riding in wind, compact chain rings, prep vs. build, how to run the IM marathon, and playing mind games with yourself. Topics: Getting deeper sleep HR Variability while asleep Stress on the down low The Gap and the Gain List the accomplishments not failures Bike fueling for Ironman (or a Century Ride) HR formula Average vs. Max HR RPE When and how often do HR tests Re-adjusting Zones Using a Sprint or an Olympic to test IMTX - Be prepared Dealing with the wind The mental drain of riding outside Cleat placement is overlooked Bike fits and run problems How much should you PUSH? Prep vs. Build phase Compact vs. standard chain rings How to run the entire IM marathon Playing mind games with yourself

Apr 7, 2022

Race Season is here and it's easy to get caught up in the things you didn't do, but we're here to tell you, you've done hard work and what matters is what you do with it next. Well, that and having fun in a sport that we PAY to do. We look at "PR Mentality" and how it can hurt your training and racing. We get into comparing courses year to year. And we also get into the "Gallon of Gas" analogy that simplifies strategy and may be all you need on race day. Topics: What are we already worried about maybes? Clamoring for being back to normal the traveling toll the pr trap everyone wants a return on your investment the point is to get the very best of themselves 20 hour Jim vs. 8 hour Gary i think i have more to squeeze out of me early season races Comparing year to year Turning the race into a Fun Day It's not about a time expectations gone while The goal on race day is to get everything you have out of you The Gallon of gas analogy that could be all you need for your race Focus on the positive Deal with problems after the race Mike Tarrolly - crushingiron@gmail.com Robbie Bruce - c26Coach@gmail.com

Apr 4, 2022

Races can unfold as a series of flight or fight episodes, so how will you deal? Not giving too much, but not giving too little is a fine line, so it's good to know your body, mind, and understand effort. Today, we look at how to approach a race, how training should line up, and how you can mentally approach the day for your best performance. Did you really give it your all . . . or did you back down? Topics: Oceanside prediction re-cap Jackson Laundry chipping away - you never really know race differences the difficulty of early season races we forget how hard racing is how do you know what your best performance is? dusting the rust off going to the hurt locker not the best biker or runner.. the best triathlete patience is confidence the race is the whole package it's easy to feel confident if you don't have to prove it seized up in the moment where's the edge? not too much not too little Are you proud of yourself when you finish? Did you really give it your all or back down? Going for 80% and being 100% at that Only YOU know how much you have left Not going for it when you feel great Mike Tarrolly - crushingiron@gmail.com Robbie Bruce - c26coach@gmail.com

Apr 1, 2022

"I am not interested in how much somebody is doing? I am very interested in how they're doing it because that's what changes the quality of who we are." - Sadhguru Topics: vacation training let it fit in your life the mirage of control how long is your ride? sitting is stress how do you react to life? prisoner of the moment lightning in a bottle how are you doing it? yoga as a training mentality don't try to hit winners sending positive messages to yourself fitness interest stay the course texas 70.3 riding with wind oceanside 70.3 pros predictions watch on tv

Mar 29, 2022

A lot of triathletes seem to be more comfortable climbing out of holes versus climbing the actual mountain. Why do we set traps and get caught in short term excitement? Today we look at mental strategies to stay in the moment while focused on the long term. We also look at heat acclimation techniques, including why many athletes sacrifice fitness to "be ready" for the heat. Training so you can train like you need to train. And approaching today to set up tomorrow. Topics: Texas and Oceanside 70.3 Spring Break for Robbie Rotation of Ironman World Championship? Climbing out of holes vs. Mountains Magnetized by the Rush Patience and how it impacts your day to day Doing things the right way Rushing Fitness Train so you can train like you need to train Too much time on the roller coaster Embracing Z1-Z2 Heat acclimation Being honest about the work we Didn't Do! Being objective in your planning The fittest person is going to win Saunas and heat acclimation Sacrificing fitness for heat acclimation Longer recoveries Stop looking at progression as seasonal "My Bike's on eBay" Looking forward to tomorrow Organic Fitness Coach Mike is accepting full-time athletes. Please check out the benefits of Customized Weekly Coaching here or contact Mike directly at: CrushingIron@gmail.com Registration is still open for the C26 Club Training Program. Take the worry and stress out of your next year of planning, recovering, taper, etc. The Club membership is good for 12 months from sign up. For more information, please visit www.C26Triathlon.com/the-c26-club

Mar 24, 2022

Whether it's a workout, race, or big life decision, following your heart is usually a good rule of thumb. Doing what makes you happy is the key to feeling free, training free, and racing free. Today, Mike and Robbie talk about their big news to pull up stakes in Chattanooga. They look back at what was a great decision, but didn't quite check all the boxes. They look at why they are excited for the new chapter how they believe it will be even better for the C26 Community. Topics: Chuck Cuts The Courage to find your happiness The big C26 News You always have a choice Master common sense before the science C26 will be exactly the same moving forward New discoveries, new journeys Taking chances Being home Coach Mike is accepting full-time athletes. Please check out the benefits of Customized Weekly Coaching here or contact Mike directly at: CrushingIron@gmail.com Registration is still open for the C26 Club Training Program. Take the worry and stress out of your next year of planning, recovering, taper, etc. The Club membership is good for 12 months from sign up. For more information, please visit www.C26Triathlon.com/the-c26-club

Mar 21, 2022

Anyone can come up with an excuse, but people who thrive in life figure out ways to get things done. Triathlon comes down to being a strong, durable and resilient athlete. That doesn't happen overnight or one spur of the moment 50 mile ultra. It takes the ability to be satisfied and happy with a lot of "average" days. How do we find the energy to be motivated for today and looking forward to tomorrow? Topics: Eating Crow Game/Race Speed Consistent Effort Strong, Durable, Resilient Keep moving forward Noosing a way to find resolve The biggest enemy is in our head You can always find an excuse We never look for the opposite belief Control freaks Do what's in front of you Clean Your Bowl Not much we can trust Impulse - Prisoner of the moment Body & Mind in sync The first thoughts are wrong No watch experiment The conversations we have in our head Benefits tied to extremes Great days synonymous with spectacular There's no middle anymore Falling through he branches Keeping epic energy Being mediocre as F*ck Great is the enemy of good Coach Mike is accepting full-time athletes. Please check out the benefits of Customized Weekly Coaching here or contact Mike directly at: CrushingIron@gmail.com Registration is still open for the C26 Club Training Program. Take the worry and stress out of your next year of planning, recovering, taper, etc. The Club membership is good for 12 months from sign up. For more information, please visit www.C26Triathlon.com/the-c26-club

Mar 18, 2022

Sometimes athletes have higher ceilings, but potential for lower bottoms. The most successful athletes stay in the middle. Today is about staying on YOUR course and racing with the horse you trained on. Being comfortable and building confidence have massive implications for racing well. Maximize your strengths but don't neglect your weaknesses. Topics: Kentucky No Fear Success is from the Don't take it for granted Sophomore Slump Doing it out of fear Nothing to Lose Your number one goal is to finish Free, flexible, go with the moment 10/80/10 Highs and Lows - Stay in the Middle Breathing in the moment Ride with it Slow investments in yourself Know who you are and be that person Race with the horse you trained on Maximize your strengths Don't neglect your weaknesses Being comfortable in the swim and bike Pressure and confidence Things happen around you, not to you When things bleed into your life You choose to be offended Nothing is defined by a few minutes of your life Stay the Course Coach Mike is accepting full-time athletes. Please check out the benefits of Customized Weekly Coaching here or contact Mike directly at: CrushingIron@gmail.com Registration is still open for the C26 Club Training Program. Take the worry and stress out of your next year of planning, recovering, taper, etc. The Club membership is good for 12 months from sign up. For more information, please visit www.C26Triathlon.com/the-c26-club Looking for a swim analysis, personalized zones for training, and an awesome experience? Check out our New C26 Hub Training Center in Chattanooga. C26 Gear is now available (for a limited time) at www.c26triathlon.com/c26-store A great way to support the podcast! Looking for an awesome coach? Check out our team of awesome coaches on 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

Mar 14, 2022

Pacing is an art and we can all get better. Today, we get into changing and acclimating to the conditions and learning more from your workouts. We talk about being paralyzed by the numbers on the fly and why it's best to react later. Real world environments. Training inside vs. Outside. Breath and Rhythm, along with a little March Madness and Clash Miami. Topics: Tennessee rolls, Wisconsin falls Brady makes Hayden happy Pop Tarts Dusted on the Trails Clash Miami - A bummer? Avoidance Means Stagnation Let your body catch up to the conditions Why you have to get outside Wind Nothing is Isolated Fatigue is fatigue Nutrition intake when it's cold Strength work on the fly Practicing in a real world environment Effort and Conditions What's Alarming When you get inside your head Breath and Rhythm Writing with eyes closed Learn the lesson afterwards Just be who you are today Paralyzed by the numbers "I ran slower than I thought I would today." More effective when we're focused Coach Mike is accepting full-time athletes. Please check out the benefits of Customized Weekly Coaching here or contact Mike directly at: CrushingIron@gmail.com Registration is still open for the C26 Club Training Program. Take the worry and stress out of your next year of planning, recovering, taper, etc. The Club membership is good for 12 months from sign up. For more information, please visit www.C26Triathlon.com/the-c26-club Looking for a swim analysis, personalized zones for training, and an awesome experience? Check out our New C26 Hub Training Center in Chattanooga. C26 Gear is now available (for a limited time) at www.c26triathlon.com/c26-store A great way to support the podcast! Looking for an awesome coach? Check out our team of awesome coaches on 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

Mar 10, 2022

The truth is, you don't want to lose your race in the training. Today we look at the correlation between over-training and under-recovering. We get into the life stress connection and how low-level problems can carry a heavy load. We look at running shoes, changing your vibration, training warning signs, how to pull back or dig in, alcohol, food, water, and training with HR AND Power. Topics: Triathlon Dreams/Nightmares What Trusting the Process means Dose Control How we think about/apply stress Life stress effect on physical stress The alcohol analogy Compounding low-level stresses Heart Rate and Power together Big problems or little problems? The culmination of small problems Niggles that add up Changing your vibration Ignoring things that need to be done Overtraining vs. Under-Recovering Ignoring the warning signs Shoe companies changing good shoes. Why? The right shoes for you Losing weight Procrastination habits Intentional course correction The shoe "wake up moment" Light and Fit Light and durable Signs that we're soft It's called fast food for a reason Don't lose your race in the training Coach Mike is accepting full-time athletes. Please check out the benefits of Customized Weekly Coaching here or contact Mike directly at: CrushingIron@gmail.com Registration is still open for the C26 Club Training Program. Take the worry and stress out of your next year of planning, recovering, taper, etc. The Club membership is good for 12 months from sign up. For more information, please visit www.C26Triathlon.com/the-c26-club Looking for a swim analysis, personalized zones for training, and an awesome experience? Check out our New C26 Hub Training Center in Chattanooga. C26 Gear is now available (for a limited time) at www.c26triathlon.com/c26-store A great way to support the podcast! Looking for an awesome coach? Check out our team of awesome coaches on 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

Mar 8, 2022

Imagine if, like basketball in March Madness, this race might be the last triathlon of your life. How would you handle the pressure? Would you have a nothing to lose mentality filled with grace, or would you be uptight and stressed. Today, we look at the many different ways we can clear our mind, respect the moment, and take advantage of our ability. There are no guarantees in life, it's up to us to let go of fear, be in the moment, and explore our opportunities. Topics: The purest time in sport Lack of confidence vs. nothing to lose You can't Freeze The Pressure Age Groupers put on themselves We Pay to do this You might never do this again Race Morning Chill There are no guarantees At the core of it all is grace Nothing to lose mentality Fear of things that never happen What are you meant to do? The triathlon relationships Take your breaks off We have to take advantage of the opportunities Go out and explore your race Losing weight Just relax: in the pool, on the bike, and on the run How and why we hold tension Quit THINKING about your stroke Ditching devices How not to be nervous Coach Mike is accepting full-time athletes. Please check out the benefits of Customized Weekly Coaching here or contact Mike directly at: CrushingIron@gmail.com Registration is still open for the C26 Club Training Program. Take the worry and stress out of your next year of planning, recovering, taper, etc. The Club membership is good for 12 months from sign up. For more information, please visit www.C26Triathlon.com/the-c26-club Looking for a swim analysis, personalized zones for training, and an awesome experience? Check out our New C26 Hub Training Center in Chattanooga. C26 Gear is now available (for a limited time) at www.c26triathlon.com/c26-store A great way to support the podcast! Looking for an awesome coach? Check out our team of awesome coaches on 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

Mar 3, 2022

The reasons we do triathlon tends to change and it's good to explore the questions. What makes you happy and feel good? Today, we look at how our why evolves, and how a clear understanding of the process can make training and life more enjoyable. Do you want to keep doing triathlon or is it a phase? Does your "why" put too much pressure on you. How under training can make you a better athlete. And how to not be irresponsible with yourself. Topics: Back to your "why" Being more intentional Doing this for yourself Long Lines of Addiction Weight Loss "why" Mike and Robbie's initial "Whys" How things have changed Your decisions are your choice The "why" Am I doing this? Base level why: As Long as possible Own that you're okay for making time for other things It's about where you're going NOW Worry about the approach You're still who you thought you were Unhealthy and Irresponsible behavior/training Coach Mike is accepting full-time athletes. Please check out the benefits of Customized Weekly Coaching here or contact Mike directly at: CrushingIron@gmail.com Registration is still open for the C26 Club Training Program. Take the worry and stress out of your next year of planning, recovering, taper, etc. The Club membership is good for 12 months from sign up. For more information, please visit www.C26Triathlon.com/the-c26-club Looking for a swim analysis, personalized zones for training, and an awesome experience? Check out our New C26 Hub Training Center in Chattanooga. C26 Gear is now available (for a limited time) at www.c26triathlon.com/c26-store A great way to support the podcast! Looking for an awesome coach? Check out our team of awesome coaches on 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

Feb 28, 2022

Racing should feel like "business" as usual so it's up to us to create race situations ahead of time. Today we get into the differences between training indoors and outdoors, why swimming matters for the bike, and responding to race adversity. Triathlon is about energy expenditure and so many little things go into your race, including stress, and upper body fatigue. Paper Tigers tend to roll over when faced with unexpected challenges.The way we respond to life and racing is ultimately on us. Topics: Training in the North Hysteria and nonsense in Social Media Race Groups A million answers for the same question Is Billy really a carpenter? Panic Rooms Seasons Change Our best shape of the year The impact weather conditions have on training Lower watts indoors Not all power is created equally First outdoor ride "I'm Done. I'm over it." The difference between trainer and outdoors Why swimming matters for your cycling Upper body fatigue Arms and Cycling Upper body tension It's all about energy expenditure Stress is Stress Energy expenditure is energy expenditure Racing should feel like business as usual Responding to adversity The way we respond is on US! 1/2 aero Broken Aero bars Coach Mike is accepting full-time athletes. Please check out the benefits of Customized Weekly Coaching here or contact Mike directly at: CrushingIron@gmail.com Registration is still open for the C26 Club Training Program. Take the worry and stress out of your next year of planning, recovering, taper, etc. The Club membership is good for 12 months from sign up. For more information, please visit www.C26Triathlon.com/the-c26-club Looking for a swim analysis, personalized zones for training, and an awesome experience? Check out our New C26 Hub Training Center in Chattanooga. C26 Gear is now available (for a limited time) at www.c26triathlon.com/c26-store A great way to support the podcast! Looking for an awesome coach? Check out our team of awesome coaches on 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

Feb 25, 2022

Training is about working harder to make the race easier. Today we look at how to work on things that matter so you can race on the offensive. We also get into turning your eye inward instead of on endless distractions. We're feeling the race season closing in. Today is a good push to help you find your groove. Topics: Race Season Closes In Dubai St. George nerves Assuming you'll get better over time Creatures of Comfort The things that make us uneasy Polarization and Pyramidal Following Influencers Our quest to make things easier Our eyes are turned outward Affirmations Work on the Hard Stuff to make this easier Decision Making Oh The Offensive New Years Resolution? Endless distraction Are you Race Driven? Red Shirt Athlete Shoved in with your jeans on Gun Shy Shit Burger Mike and Robbie racing IMWI? Coach Mike is accepting full-time athletes. Please check out the benefits of Customized Weekly Coaching here or contact Mike directly at: CrushingIron@gmail.com Registration is still open for the C26 Club Training Program. Take the worry and stress out of your next year of planning, recovering, taper, etc. The Club membership is good for 12 months from sign up. For more information, please visit www.C26Triathlon.com/the-c26-club Looking for a swim analysis, personalized zones for training, and an awesome experience? Check out our New C26 Hub Training Center in Chattanooga. C26 Gear is now available (for a limited time) at www.c26triathlon.com/c26-store A great way to support the podcast! Looking for an awesome coach? Check out our team of awesome coaches on 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

Feb 22, 2022

Can we get our old speed back? And is that even the right way to think about faster racing? Today, we look at how to think about racing and what being fast really means in triathlon. We look at the concept of slowing down the least, how pacing plays into speed, and how sometimes going faster simply means letting go. We look at being "good sore" and how going faster can feel "easier" but comes with a catch. Topics: Jessie Diggins Oatmeal Sandwich Can you build Raw Speed? Speed as in not slowing down Unwinding bad habits and damage through the years Understanding pacing Tempo work as a limiter Going faster is "easier" Building chassis for strength V02 Max work as the gasoline Volume and intensity Letting go to run faster Quantity before quality People obsess with being "the nail" "But did you die?" What is "good sore?" Triathlon is combining THREE sports What it takes to complete all three successfully The mindset of a smart racer --------------- Coach Mike is accepting full-time athletes. Please check out the benefits of Customized Weekly Coaching here or contact Mike directly at: CrushingIron@gmail.com Registration is still open for the C26 Club Training Program. Take the worry and stress out of your next year of planning, recovering, taper, etc. The Club membership is good for 12 months from sign up. For more information, please visit www.C26Triathlon.com/the-c26-club Looking for a swim analysis, personalized zones for training, and an awesome experience? Check out our New C26 Hub Training Center in Chattanooga. C26 Gear is now available (for a limited time) at www.c26triathlon.com/c26-store A great way to support the podcast! Looking for an awesome coach? Check out our team of awesome coaches on 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

Feb 17, 2022

Do you feel rigid or low-key anxiety about life, training, or your job? Is it hard to "go off script" and just let go? Today, we get into why the drive for perfectionism can make things worse and how getting out of your comfort zone can make you a better athlete. We get into Mike's college frat and constant fear of getting fired along Robbie's table waiting and rehab days. All focused on how extracurricular activity makes you a more well rounded triathlete. Topics: Sit back and relax Keto? Identification with sub-cultures Fear of exploring Trail running What do you "call" yourself? Freedom of movement Fitness translates Perfectionism Chill or search for pain? Sum of Life Experiences Coaching Certification Waiting tables and Rehab Right, Left, Middle Do you have a "team?" Low key anxiety about getting fired The lure of the cult Vulnerability Defending your tribe and all costs Embracing freedom Stealing candy --------------- Coach Mike is accepting full-time athletes. Please check out the benefits of Customized Weekly Coaching here or contact Mike directly at: CrushingIron@gmail.com Registration is still open for the C26 Club Training Program. Take the worry and stress out of your next year of planning, recovering, taper, etc. The Club membership is good for 12 months from sign up. For more information, please visit www.C26Triathlon.com/the-c26-club Looking for a swim analysis, personalized zones for training, and an awesome experience? Check out our New C26 Hub Training Center in Chattanooga. C26 Gear is now available (for a limited time) at www.c26triathlon.com/c26-store A great way to support the podcast! Looking for an awesome coach? Check out our team of awesome coaches on 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

Feb 15, 2022

Sometimes we have to have tough conversations with ourselves. Are we being too soft? Or do we have to dig deeper and figure out what the real problem is? Today, we look at race excitement, how we can thrive, and making the best decisions for our own satisfaction. We can't optimize everything, so we have tough choices. Often it's better to remove something than add more to your life. Marketing to insecurities and the power of ignorance. Topics: Fake it till you make it How tough is your life? The onslaught of numbers We need energy for motivation The "old me" Optimizing everything about everything It all goes back to having fun Ironman Depression The race is the light going out Nils Vanderpoel - Simplicity The same person is making plans for someone we're not Ignorance is bliss Am I making plans for someone else? Confidence Marketing to insecure Why do we make decisions What are you doing as a person to remedy problems? Ironman won't fix your life What do yew need to remove from our lives? 24 Hour satisfaction. What's it take? Lol or Ha? --------------- Coach Mike is accepting full-time athletes. Please check out the benefits of Customized Weekly Coaching here or contact Mike directly at: CrushingIron@gmail.com Registration is still open for the C26 Club Training Program. Take the worry and stress out of your next year of planning, recovering, taper, etc. The Club membership is good for 12 months from sign up. For more information, please visit www.C26Triathlon.com/the-c26-club Looking for a swim analysis, personalized zones for training, and an awesome experience? Check out our New C26 Hub Training Center in Chattanooga. C26 Gear is now available (for a limited time) at www.c26triathlon.com/c26-store A great way to support the podcast! Looking for an awesome coach? Check out our team of awesome coaches on 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

Feb 10, 2022

Ohhhhh the guilt. Let's get this shit taken care of once and for all…..Do we miss a workout, or miss fun with our family and friends? The triathlete's dilemma. Today, we go deep into how our decisions. How they effect our training, racing, and lives. We get into the rivalries in our heads, not feeling good enough, and being hard on ourselves. You can't do it all, but you can do what's right for you and makes you more whole as a person. Topics: Favorite #5 Coaching Time Allocations Training Peaks is a confessional You Can't Do It All The guilt of missing out on life/training Having someone to troubleshoot with Workouts that bring you to tears Triathletes are hard on themselves Internal struggles and childhood There's not really a wrong How do you make yourself whole? Constantly behind the 8-Ball Denial of emotional and mental turmoil Rivalries in your head Burt Biscuit Cafe We don't feel like we're good enough Stimulation of Crowds Get rid of the clutter Be cool with who you are Reframe your Sentence - I want to be . . . You are not a triathlete first What sacrifices are you willing to make? What's it take to be the best? --------------- Coach Mike is accepting full-time athletes. Please check out the benefits of Customized Weekly Coaching here or contact Mike directly at: CrushingIron@gmail.com Registration is still open for the C26 Club Training Program. Take the worry and stress out of your next year of planning, recovering, taper, etc. The Club membership is good for 12 months from sign up. For more information, please visit www.C26Triathlon.com/the-c26-club Looking for a swim analysis, personalized zones for training, and an awesome experience? Check out our New C26 Hub Training Center in Chattanooga. C26 Gear is now available (for a limited time) at www.c26triathlon.com/c26-store A great way to support the podcast! Looking for an awesome coach? Check out our team of awesome coaches on 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

Feb 8, 2022

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? Looking for a Customized Swim analysis in our C26 Hub? Contact Somer: C26Operations@gmail.com --------------- Coach Mike is accepting full-time athletes. Please check out the benefits of Customized Weekly Coaching here or contact Mike directly at: CrushingIron@gmail.com Registration is still open for the C26 Club Training Program. Take the worry and stress out of your next year of planning, recovering, taper, etc. The Club membership is good for 12 months from sign up. For more information, please visit www.C26Triathlon.com/the-c26-club Looking for a swim analysis, personalized zones for training, and an awesome experience? Check out our New C26 Hub Training Center in Chattanooga. C26 Gear is now available (for a limited time) at www.c26triathlon.com/c26-store A great way to support the podcast! Looking for an awesome coach? Check out our team of awesome coaches on 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

Feb 3, 2022

"Flipping that switch" gets harder over time, so today we look at how you can more consistently be in your "intrinsic zone" so things feel right. We talk about ways to keep wasted time from snowballing along with finding passion and motivation outside of speed or a race time. We get better and faster by truly finding joy in the process. And by simple things like improvement and alleviating weaknesses. Today, we get into how that all ties together to find contentment and reward in this sport for a long time. Looking for a Customized Swim analysis in our C26 Hub? Contact Somer: C26Operations@gmail.com --------------- Coach Mike is accepting full-time athletes. Please check out the benefits of Customized Weekly Coaching here or contact Mike directly at: CrushingIron@gmail.com Registration is still open for the C26 Club Training Program. Take the worry and stress out of your next year of planning, recovering, taper, etc. The Club membership is good for 12 months from sign up. For more information, please visit www.C26Triathlon.com/the-c26-club Looking for a swim analysis, personalized zones for training, and an awesome experience? Check out our New C26 Hub Training Center in Chattanooga. C26 Gear is now available (for a limited time) at www.c26triathlon.com/c26-store A great way to support the podcast! Looking for an awesome coach? Check out our team of awesome coaches on 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

Jan 31, 2022

Holding pace and effort are probably one of the greatest skills you can master in triathlon. Today, we look at how that correlates to your bike power, run training, and swim effort. We start with FTP (Functional Threshold Power) tests, including: how you should use them, when are the best times to do them, and how to interpret results in a way that helps you train better. It's an understandable approach to bike power along with some great thoughts to help your swimming. Topics: Good Ole Fashioned Sarcasm FTP Tests (Functional Threshold Power) Best way to get accurate power numbers We have a "new" FTP Test When and why should you test on the bike How do you know if you're ready for an FTP test? Why you should want your FTP a little low Aerobic base neglected Intake and outtake without proper chassis Ego and FTP Intensity Factor in Cycling What percentage can you HOLD? Golf handicaps and FTP analogy Women vs. Men regarding ability to hold intensity How long can you hold effort and pace? Testing anxiety Pass/Fail Pressure Swim Turnover Pool times vs. Open Water 25 yards to a 50 meter pool differences Percentage of Fade Amount of bleed on the backend of the race A swimming thought process you need to use Don't be reckless, be efficient Arm flail vs. Power

Jan 27, 2022

Do you have a clear understanding of your goals? How will 20 extra minutes today matter 4 months from now? Today is about the ability to enjoy your training while keeping the structural integrity. The power of the mind and doing self checks before looking at the numbers. We talk about the distractions we all face and why it's up to us to limit them and focus more on the middle way. Distraction equals stress and the person with the least amount of stress wins. Topics: Hair Gate OG in town What's the point of our sport? The importance of context Structural integrity of training Just Keep Loving It What's your "fun level" in training? It's about your ability to perform when it matters Exercise Randomness Preparing for that time later in the season Putting too much stock in your watch Do a self check Plus or minus 3 margin of error Infatuation with numbers Diminishing marginal returns Do you know what the numbers mean? Courage to go with your gut The person with the least stress wins The Middle Way Distraction equals stress It's up to the coach to know the athlete Looking for a Customized Swim analysis in our C26 Hub? Contact Somer: C26Operations@gmail.com --------------- Coach Mike is accepting full-time athletes. Please check out the benefits of Customized Weekly Coaching here or contact Mike directly at: CrushingIron@gmail.com Registration is still open for the C26 Club Training Program. Take the worry and stress out of your next year of planning, recovering, taper, etc. The Club membership is good for 12 months from sign up. For more information, please visit www.C26Triathlon.com/the-c26-club Looking for a swim analysis, personalized zones for training, and an awesome experience? Check out our New C26 Hub Training Center in Chattanooga. C26 Gear is now available (for a limited time) at www.c26triathlon.com/c26-store A great way to support the podcast! Looking for an awesome coach? Check out our team of awesome coaches on 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

Jan 24, 2022

It may seem like a simple mistake, but it can snowball if you don't stop it in its tracks. Today, we look at knowing and accepting our tendencies. We also talk about routines, mindsets, and chronic states of living. We look at the self love/punishment fence of triathletes. We talk about our "why" and what real, attainable, and lasting goals look like. We get into taking care of the body and ridiculous goals. Topics: Crazy NFL Recap Training mistakes that cost you Off Balance Diets Knowing who you are and current fitness What are your tendencies when things go wrong? One mistake connected to the next It's not about being perfect Intent Routines and mindsets Accepting the outcome Mindfulness The Self Love/Punishment Fence Better to be undertrained Maximizing your ability to feel better Should you take today off? Chronic Living Maintaining Health Taking care of your body The goal is to be your healthiest A "stay hard" mistake Attainable and in the ballpark Ridiculous Goals Minimal Effective Does vs. Too Much Play with the cards you're dealt Making up for Mistakes Take time to right the ship Don't let one bad decision ruin your week Work hard/Play Hard? Realigning in training Treat yourself like you would treat others Looking for a Customized Swim analysis in our C26 Hub? Contact Somer: C26Operations@gmail.com --------------- Coach Mike is accepting full-time athletes. Please check out the benefits of Customized Weekly Coaching here or contact Mike directly at: CrushingIron@gmail.com Registration is still open for the C26 Club Training Program. Take the worry and stress out of your next year of planning, recovering, taper, etc. The Club membership is good for 12 months from sign up. For more information, please visit www.C26Triathlon.com/the-c26-club Looking for a swim analysis, personalized zones for training, and an awesome experience? Check out our New C26 Hub Training Center in Chattanooga. C26 Gear is now available (for a limited time) at www.c26triathlon.com/c26-store A great way to support the podcast! Looking for an awesome coach? Check out our team of awesome coaches on 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

Jan 20, 2022

Be your biggest fan. Let out the problem, but find the solution. This sport is all about momentum and having today set the stage for tomorrow. Stop putting life in a box and flow with progress. Build on today and give yourself a chance. Find a groove, know your audience, and figure out how to make things work. Topics: Control what's in front of you Figure out how to make things work Problem, or solution? Dealing with change Normalizing Excuse Culture Limit and know your audience Pressure of Perfection "Periodization" Train to compliment your life It's not about where you were Finding the groove You should be your biggest fan It's all about momentum Stop shooting for the moon Little wins Sliding scales Give yourself wiggle room and a chance Act line you've been there Aim Low Mike & Robbie rate today's podcast Looking for a Customized Swim analysis in our C26 Hub? Contact Somer: C26Operations@gmail.com --------------- Coach Mike is accepting full-time athletes. Please check out the benefits of Customized Weekly Coaching here or contact Mike directly at: CrushingIron@gmail.com Registration is still open for the C26 Club Training Program. Take the worry and stress out of your next year of planning, recovering, taper, etc. The Club membership is good for 12 months from sign up. For more information, please visit www.C26Triathlon.com/the-c26-club Looking for a swim analysis, personalized zones for training, and an awesome experience? Check out our New C26 Hub Training Center in Chattanooga. C26 Gear is now available (for a limited time) at www.c26triathlon.com/c26-store A great way to support the podcast! Looking for an awesome coach? Check out our team of awesome coaches on 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

Jan 18, 2022

Back to the listeners for some more GREAT questions. We talk about appropriate soreness and fatigue, the Rules of 20, Zone Blending, and how to stay out of a hole. Also, weight gain and injuries, the best way to build a good base, driving from the hips in swimming. If that weren't enough, we also talk strength workouts for swim, recovery weeks, and how to stay crisp during a taper. We end with stories about how we created our dream business. Topics: Early morning drivers Australia and Canada Appropriate Fatigue and Soreness Back in the Swing? Rules of 20 Stale Legs Flushing out Hydration Knowing your whole system Blending within Z1 - Z5 Real time decisions to stay out of a deep hole Space it and Pace it Weight gain and injury TSS Overreach? Recovery weeks Staying crisp during taper Racing IMWI with dad, should I beat him? Swim focused strength workout instead of a swim? Driving from the hips in swimming, explained Generic training plan without specific races The story of creating our dream business Looking for a Customized Swim analysis in our C26 Hub? Contact Somer: C26Operations@gmail.com --------------- Coach Mike is accepting full-time athletes. Please check out the benefits of Customized Weekly Coaching here or contact Mike directly at: CrushingIron@gmail.com Registration is still open for the C26 Club Training Program. Take the worry and stress out of your next year of planning, recovering, taper, etc. The Club membership is good for 12 months from sign up. For more information, please visit www.C26Triathlon.com/the-c26-club Looking for a swim analysis, personalized zones for training, and an awesome experience? Check out our New C26 Hub Training Center in Chattanooga. C26 Gear is now available (for a limited time) at www.c26triathlon.com/c26-store A great way to support the podcast! Looking for an awesome coach? Check out our team of awesome coaches on 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

Jan 14, 2022

This might be the best group of questions we've had. Strategy for adding extra races. Racing yourself into shape. Going longer than planned workouts. Recognizing and anticipating stress. Understanding warm up and cool down. Racing a month after Ironman. Time training vs. Mileage for slower runners. The best time to schedule vacation during a race season. Go-to snacks. Topics: What's the strategy for peppering in races between your A, B and C races? Racing for pacing Racing yourself into shape Is consistently adding more time and distance to your planned workouts a good thing? Can we toss in bonus rides? Calories in, calories out Stress in, stress out Anticipate your stress Favorite go-to snacks Find a routine with your food How would coaching benefit me for my 3rd Ironman? The coaching relationship How important is the warm up and cool down? How long should I strength train into the season? How to tackle another race right after an Ironman? Will Ironman Texas happen? Is "time" still the best way to train if I'm a slower runner, or do I need more mileage? The problem with mileage training When's the best time to schedule vacations during race season? Off week after build blocks is a good time The most overused word ---------- Looking for a Customized Swim analysis in our C26 Hub? Contact Somer: C26Operations@gmail.com --------------- Coach Mike is accepting full-time athletes. Please check out the benefits of Customized Weekly Coaching here or contact Mike directly at: CrushingIron@gmail.com Registration is still open for the C26 Club Training Program. Take the worry and stress out of your next year of planning, recovering, taper, etc. The Club membership is good for 12 months from sign up. For more information, please visit www.C26Triathlon.com/the-c26-club Looking for a swim analysis, personalized zones for training, and an awesome experience? Check out our New C26 Hub Training Center in Chattanooga. C26 Gear is now available (for a limited time) at www.c26triathlon.com/c26-store A great way to support the podcast! Looking for an awesome coach? Check out our team of awesome coaches on 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

Jan 12, 2022

The little decisions we make each day set the tone for our lives. Happy and Healthy are the goals and depend on which way those decisions fall. Training can always be put off, but if you think of it, do it now. Don't be a robot in search of perfection because it's not going to come. Embrace imperfection AS perfection. Take responsibility for yourself, as we are what we consistently do. And by all means, be selfish with what makes you healthy. *** Time is running out to sign up for THE C26 CLUB PROGRAM FOR 2022! Check it out! Topics: Race Cuts 10 Year Challenge Do it now Adapt or die You don't need the gear Perfect Pats We don't know what the future will bring Take responsibility We try to buy our way into motivation Built-in Excess Prisoner of the moment You are what you consistently do "There's Plenty of time" Make time for it Peel the onion slowly Don't feel like a robot Overly structured and refined Outline - Yes, Freedom - Yes Responsible for yourself A time and place for being careful No week is perfect You gotta check all the boxes Healthy is King Be selfish with what makes you healthy ---------- Looking for a Customized Swim analysis in our C26 Hub? Contact Somer: C26Operations@gmail.com --------------- Coach Mike is accepting full-time athletes. Please check out the benefits of Customized Weekly Coaching here or contact Mike directly at: CrushingIron@gmail.com Registration is still open for the C26 Club Training Program. Take the worry and stress out of your next year of planning, recovering, taper, etc. The Club membership is good for 12 months from sign up. For more information, please visit www.C26Triathlon.com/the-c26-club Looking for a swim analysis, personalized zones for training, and an awesome experience? Check out our New C26 Hub Training Center in Chattanooga. C26 Gear is now available (for a limited time) at www.c26triathlon.com/c26-store A great way to support the podcast! Looking for an awesome coach? Check out our team of awesome coaches on 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

Jan 7, 2022

Ever feel the pressure of too much going on? That anxious feeling is getting out of the moment. Today, we look at how that affects training and how we THINK about training. It's easy to get caught up on race day when it's 5 months away, but today is all that matters. Do something. Let it go. And get in touch with your body and the moment. *** Time is running out to sign up for THE C26 CLUB PROGRAM FOR 2022! Check it out! Topics: Life Keeps Going Time to get back to work Sore feet Wired to go . . . . How am I gonna get everything done? Feeling defeated Hardest thing to do Prisoner of the Future Flipping the switch The things we CAN control Attachment to perfection Hire someone else to be in control of your life What's your baseline of self-acceptance Though of Quitting Raining at the Lab Are we good enough? Everything is amazing and no one is happy Get in tune with your body When your training fights itself ---------- Looking for a Customized Swim analysis in our C26 Hub? Contact Somer: C26Operations@gmail.com --------------- Coach Mike is accepting full-time athletes. Please check out the benefits of Customized Weekly Coaching here or contact Mike directly at: CrushingIron@gmail.com Registration is still open for the C26 Club Training Program. Take the worry and stress out of your next year of planning, recovering, taper, etc. The Club membership is good for 12 months from sign up. For more information, please visit www.C26Triathlon.com/the-c26-club Looking for a swim analysis, personalized zones for training, and an awesome experience? Check out our New C26 Hub Training Center in Chattanooga. C26 Gear is now available (for a limited time) at www.c26triathlon.com/c26-store A great way to support the podcast! Looking for an awesome coach? Check out our team of awesome coaches on 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

Jan 5, 2022

Today is a little pat on the back or kick in the ass, depending on how you look at it. It's basically about not living in problems that don't exist. It's easy to get trapped in the "what ifs" or negativity of the world, but today is about looking in the mirror and moving forward with what's best for you. It's too early in the year to throw in the towel, buckle up and get it done. Topics: Buckle Up Toughen Up Compassion Fatigue Doormat Syndrome How do you react to things? Paralyzed with anxiety? The "what ifs" Is anything wrong RIGHT NOW? Suck it up Pat on Back or Kick in the Pants? Even Keel Keep showing up Podcast change the world? Look in the mirror March 20th, the real new year Sun and clouds Aim Low You can't mess with Nature Morning papers The power of TP yellow Dealing with yourself Being Vulnerable is the ultimate power ---------- *** Time is running out to sign up for THE C26 CLUB PROGRAM FOR 2022! Check it out! Looking for a Customized Swim analysis in our C26 Hub? Contact Somer: C26Operations@gmail.com --------------- Coach Mike is accepting full-time athletes. Please check out the benefits of Customized Weekly Coaching here or contact Mike directly at: CrushingIron@gmail.com Registration is still open for the C26 Club Training Program. Take the worry and stress out of your next year of planning, recovering, taper, etc. The Club membership is good for 12 months from sign up. For more information, please visit www.C26Triathlon.com/the-c26-club Looking for a swim analysis, personalized zones for training, and an awesome experience? Check out our New C26 Hub Training Center in Chattanooga. C26 Gear is now available (for a limited time) at www.c26triathlon.com/c26-store A great way to support the podcast! Looking for an awesome coach? Check out our team of awesome coaches on 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

Dec 31, 2021

Happy New Year! Today, we look at creating a path for success. We talk about why we thrive on routine, why energy is everything, and creating momentum. We get into breaking habits, keeping change simple, and finding complimentary pieces that move you in the direction that's right for your life. Thank you for listening and have a happy and safe new year! Topics: Club Membership is still Open Break some habits Get back going Training Structure Benefits Thrive on Routine Don't Let a Race accelerate Training Remembering WHY you got in this Consistent = Happy, Healthy, Motivated Allocating your energy Being sedentary kills you Seeing the brighter side of things It takes a lot of energy to be negative Don't fret about a problem that doesn't exist Creating momentum Find small complimentary pieces Don't bank on one thing Clear a path to be successful Just try to make contact Analytics Drunk on numbers Do a session - - - and move on Calibrate your body and mind It's okay not to know ---------- *** Time is running out to sign up for THE C26 CLUB PROGRAM FOR 2022! Check it out! Looking for a Customized Swim analysis in our C26 Hub? Contact Somer: C26Operations@gmail.com --------------- Coach Mike is accepting full-time athletes. Please check out the benefits of Customized Weekly Coaching here or contact Mike directly at: CrushingIron@gmail.com Registration is still open for the C26 Club Training Program. Take the worry and stress out of your next year of planning, recovering, taper, etc. The Club membership is good for 12 months from sign up. For more information, please visit www.C26Triathlon.com/the-c26-club Looking for a swim analysis, personalized zones for training, and an awesome experience? Check out our New C26 Hub Training Center in Chattanooga. C26 Gear is now available (for a limited time) at www.c26triathlon.com/c26-store A great way to support the podcast! Looking for an awesome coach? Check out our team of awesome coaches on 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

Dec 29, 2021

The truth is, success in triathlon is up to you. Today we talk about transitioning from a long holiday season into 2022 with a no excuses attitude. We look at prisoner of the moment syndrome, creating healthy pressure, and knowing when to push harder. Commit to saying yes and getting out the door, feel like a winner, but don't go zero to sixty. Topics: So many excuses Do SOMETHING Great habits get harder Jump starting your training with spending Early season races are closing in Less margin for error It's up to you! Let it go Knowing Who You Are Knowing Who You Are Not Crash diets Your weaknesses Prisoner of the moment syndrome I need to quit I need to do it ALL Dipping your toe in for a minute Creating your own pressure You just have to get it done 4 week block targets Take off the pressure Practice not making excuses No as a favorite word When to be committed to yes Taking pressure out of your day Feeling like a winner From Zero to Sixty Know your Body ---------- *** Time is running out to sign up for THE C26 CLUB PROGRAM FOR 2022! Check it out! Looking for a Customized Swim analysis in our C26 Hub? Contact Somer: C26Operations@gmail.com --------------- Coach Mike is accepting full-time athletes. Please check out the benefits of Customized Weekly Coaching here or contact Mike directly at: CrushingIron@gmail.com Registration is still open for the C26 Club Training Program. Take the worry and stress out of your next year of planning, recovering, taper, etc. The Club membership is good for 12 months from sign up. For more information, please visit www.C26Triathlon.com/the-c26-club Looking for a swim analysis, personalized zones for training, and an awesome experience? Check out our New C26 Hub Training Center in Chattanooga. C26 Gear is now available (for a limited time) at www.c26triathlon.com/c26-store A great way to support the podcast! Looking for an awesome coach? Check out our team of awesome coaches on 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

Dec 23, 2021

A great race season starts with a smart and reasonable plan. Today, we go through 5 ways to start thinking about January and how it will help you stay with your plan and peak at the right time for your big races in 2022. We get into planning and the psychology of accepting your build without judgement. How aiming low helps you reach higher levels. ---------- *** Time is running out to sign up for THE C26 CLUB PROGRAM FOR 2022! Check it out! Looking for a Customized Swim analysis in our C26 Hub? Contact Somer: C26Operations@gmail.com --------------- Coach Mike is accepting full-time athletes. Please check out the benefits of Customized Weekly Coaching here or contact Mike directly at: CrushingIron@gmail.com Registration is still open for the C26 Club Training Program. Take the worry and stress out of your next year of planning, recovering, taper, etc. The Club membership is good for 12 months from sign up. For more information, please visit www.C26Triathlon.com/the-c26-club Looking for a swim analysis, personalized zones for training, and an awesome experience? Check out our New C26 Hub Training Center in Chattanooga. C26 Gear is now available (for a limited time) at www.c26triathlon.com/c26-store A great way to support the podcast! Looking for an awesome coach? Check out our team of awesome coaches on 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

Dec 20, 2021

You want to hit the next level, but what should you put more work into, swim, bike, or run? Today we look at ways to figure out where you should invest your time to reach the most potential. It's not always obvious and we tell you why. We look at time invested vs. improvement. How fatigue plays in. And why your race strategy could be tapping your run reservoir. Training 3 sports as one is complex, but we will help you find your weaknesses to overcome them to train and race with more purpose. Topics: 5 Golden Rings Planning Ahead for training and racing Hitting the Next Level Training for 3 sports vs. 1. Vying for the podium? Limiting effects from swimming and cycling The puzzle of all three sports Dedicating time proportionately What do you consider your weakness? Time invested vs. improvement Fatigue masks fitness Can't win in the swim but you can lose Don't swim so hard that you can't use your weapons Triathlon is a run race after a hard swim and long bike Saving energy for your run reservoir Starting your run on the defensive Triathletes like the complexity of this sport Overcoming weaknesses to get better ---------- *** Time is running out to sign up for THE C26 CLUB PROGRAM FOR 2022! Check it out! Looking for a Customized Swim analysis in our C26 Hub? Contact Somer: C26Operations@gmail.com --------------- Coach Mike is accepting full-time athletes. Please check out the benefits of Customized Weekly Coaching here or contact Mike directly at: CrushingIron@gmail.com Registration is still open for the C26 Club Training Program. Take the worry and stress out of your next year of planning, recovering, taper, etc. The Club membership is good for 12 months from sign up. For more information, please visit www.C26Triathlon.com/the-c26-club Looking for a swim analysis, personalized zones for training, and an awesome experience? Check out our New C26 Hub Training Center in Chattanooga. C26 Gear is now available (for a limited time) at www.c26triathlon.com/c26-store A great way to support the podcast! Looking for an awesome coach? Check out our team of awesome coaches on 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

Dec 16, 2021

How do you get off the Hamster Wheel of training? Best workouts for traveling. How often should you get a bike fit? The most overlooked thing in triathlon. Training with a newborn. Building early, going hard late. Training when sick, Norwegian athletes, beating burnout, and much more! Topics: The Hamster Wheel of Training Take a New Class Workouts when traveling? How often should you get a bike fit? Most overlooked thing in triathlon Training with a newborn Building Early - Going Hard Late Sharpening Your Sword Layering Polarized Training Training indoor with a chest cold What's up with the Norwegian athletes? Testing Lactate on the daily Training in cold weather Beating Burnout ---------- *** Time is running out to sign up for THE C26 CLUB PROGRAM FOR 2022! Check it out! Looking for a Customized Swim analysis in our C26 Hub? Contact Somer: C26Operations@gmail.com --------------- Coach Mike is accepting full-time athletes. Please check out the benefits of Customized Weekly Coaching here or contact Mike directly at: CrushingIron@gmail.com Registration is still open for the C26 Club Training Program. Take the worry and stress out of your next year of planning, recovering, taper, etc. The Club membership is good for 12 months from sign up. For more information, please visit www.C26Triathlon.com/the-c26-club Looking for a swim analysis, personalized zones for training, and an awesome experience? Check out our New C26 Hub Training Center in Chattanooga. C26 Gear is now available (for a limited time) at www.c26triathlon.com/c26-store A great way to support the podcast! Looking for an awesome coach? Check out our team of awesome coaches on 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

Dec 13, 2021

You drive the podcast today with questions from our Facebook Group. How do you balance aging with a PR mindset? Winter running. Total Immersion Swimming. Competitive Swimming or Running and how it translates to Triathlon. How to find joy in the treadmill. TT vs. Road bike and much more! ---------- *** Time is running out to sign up for THE C26 CLUB PROGRAM FOR 2022! Check it out! Looking for a Customized Swim analysis in our C26 Hub? Contact Somer: C26Operations@gmail.com --------------- Coach Mike is accepting full-time athletes. Please check out the benefits of Customized Weekly Coaching here or contact Mike directly at: CrushingIron@gmail.com Registration is still open for the C26 Club Training Program. Take the worry and stress out of your next year of planning, recovering, taper, etc. The Club membership is good for 12 months from sign up. For more information, please visit www.C26Triathlon.com/the-c26-club Looking for a swim analysis, personalized zones for training, and an awesome experience? Check out our New C26 Hub Training Center in Chattanooga. C26 Gear is now available (for a limited time) at www.c26triathlon.com/c26-store A great way to support the podcast! Looking for an awesome coach? Check out our team of awesome coaches on 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

Dec 9, 2021

Getting faster, stronger, and more comfortable in the water are some of the biggest challenges for triathletes. Today, we go through a ton of ways for you to work on things now that will make you better when it counts. We talk about a method for linking together all the stroke mechanics, how to drive from the hips, and one simple change you can make with your entry that helps pull your stroke together. We go through the best way to build up your strength and create more swimmer flexibility over time all while getting you out of your head. Topics: Triathlon as a Vessel Communication is a lost art Yeet Common Denominator of Triathletes Swimming is complex, but doesn't have to be A lot of advice out there A simple wrist bend can change things Where to aim with your entry Swimming is really about this one thing Driving from the hips Drills aren't "working" Swim FITNESS is underrated Tired means weaker The best way to build swim fitness Putting the pieces of your stroke together Stairs vs. The Escalator analogy (with your pull) Why it's so hard to be faster Ask questions at masters What if the swim was the last event?? Stop thinking so much The death march in the swim The importance of feel Looking for a Customized Swim analysis in our C26 Hub? Contact Somer: C26Operations@gmail.com *** CHECK OUT THE C26 CLUB PROGRAM FOR 2022! --------------- Coach Mike is accepting full-time athletes. Please check out the benefits of Customized Weekly Coaching here or contact Mike directly at: CrushingIron@gmail.com Registration is still open for the C26 Club Training Program. Take the worry and stress out of your next year of planning, recovering, taper, etc. The Club membership is good for 12 months from sign up. For more information, please visit www.C26Triathlon.com/the-c26-club Looking for a swim analysis, personalized zones for training, and an awesome experience? Check out our New C26 Hub Training Center in Chattanooga. C26 Gear is now available (for a limited time) at www.c26triathlon.com/c26-store A great way to support the podcast! Looking for an awesome coach? Check out our team of awesome coaches on 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

Dec 6, 2021

We all know the mind plays a big part in training and racing, so it's really up to us to get the negative voices out of our heads. Today, we look at great accomplishments as we get older and how age is being re-defined. We talk about how people and news can pollute our belief system, and ways to get past our limiters. We look at why so many people put off the next phase in pursuit of perfection, but why it's so important to dive in and go now. Fill your voids with the right fuel. Also, a CLASH Daytona recap. Topics: Training Mistakes? Going too hard vs. too far 5k vs. Marathon Commit to a walk Walk/Run alternative Strength Building When we hurt ourselves on purpose Filling a Void CLASH Daytona Indian Wells Next Year will be an exciting Pro Season Human Optimization for the Metaverse It's not too late Age is a Mindset Committed to live vs. Accepting the Dying Process Unsolicited Advice Doctor Speak It's all up to YOU People Dragging your into their world Plow your own path Surrounding ourselves with the right people The inner circle The year of excuses Seasonal Depression *** CHECK OUT THE C26 CLUB PROGRAM FOR 2022! --------------- Coach Mike is accepting full-time athletes. Please check out the benefits of Customized Weekly Coaching here or contact Mike directly at: CrushingIron@gmail.com Registration is still open for the C26 Club Training Program. Take the worry and stress out of your next year of planning, recovering, taper, etc. The Club membership is good for 12 months from sign up. For more information, please visit www.C26Triathlon.com/the-c26-club Looking for a swim analysis, personalized zones for training, and an awesome experience? Check out our New C26 Hub Training Center in Chattanooga. C26 Gear is now available (for a limited time) at www.c26triathlon.com/c26-store A great way to support the podcast! Looking for an awesome coach? Check out our team of awesome coaches on 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

Dec 3, 2021

We hear it all the time, "Coach, I'm not getting faster." Tracking your improvement isn't always easy because process can drag on, but you shouldn't have to use a complex formula. So, today, we get into the simple ways to know you're getting better/faster and why consistency is your biggest asset in the long-term. We talk about how guilt drives us and how those rebounds create deeper problems. Why "easy" training is so important and how you can make those sessions more enjoyable and functional for your success. Topics: Summer in December Ready for a Hub Visit? Coaching from Rehab Consistency over Complexity Too Many Instructions "I Just Want to Run" Excitement as a Drug Guilt & Rebounds "Enter-Training" Making and Keeping Habits Re-creating old excitement Simple vs. Lazy Looking past today's workout Effortless IS improvement Crawl, walk, run Hurry Slowly Great is the enemy of good When ego gets too high The Training Peaks comments that mean improvement "I really had fun" The smaller the improvement . . . . *** CHECK OUT THE C26 CLUB PROGRAM FOR 2022! --------------- Coach Mike is accepting full-time athletes. Please check out the benefits of Customized Weekly Coaching here or contact Mike directly at: CrushingIron@gmail.com Registration is still open for the C26 Club Training Program. Take the worry and stress out of your next year of planning, recovering, taper, etc. The Club membership is good for 12 months from sign up. For more information, please visit www.C26Triathlon.com/the-c26-club Looking for a swim analysis, personalized zones for training, and an awesome experience? Check out our New C26 Hub Training Center in Chattanooga. C26 Gear is now available (for a limited time) at www.c26triathlon.com/c26-store A great way to support the podcast! Looking for an awesome coach? Check out our team of awesome coaches on 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

Nov 29, 2021

December is the time to set up the next year. The Year of You. What kind of micro decisions can we make to stay on the right track? How do we handle days off, eating too much, and the guilt that comes with it all. Is this a time for maintenance or getting faster? We look at creating boundaries in life and training, along with feeling empowered to be yourself during a holiday season filled with temptation. We also get into triathlete's relationship with food . . . what's healthy, what's not? Topics: How did you handle the flex week of Thanksgiving? Weight loss and tying it to training Depression and being overweight Bad relationships with ourselves Injuries and not fueling for the level of activity "Feeling" Healthy Overdoing it one way or the other Food guilt Maintenance periods Trying to be perfect year round A positive relationship with yourself Micro decisions Eating slow Over-training and the consequences When we get too close to the fire Slow down and learn your body mechanics Creating boundaries with life and training Feeling empowered to take a day off *** CHECK OUT THE C26 CLUB PROGRAM FOR 2022! --------------- Coach Mike is accepting full-time athletes. Please check out the benefits of Customized Weekly Coaching here or contact Mike directly at: CrushingIron@gmail.com Registration is still open for the C26 Club Training Program. Take the worry and stress out of your next year of planning, recovering, taper, etc. The Club membership is good for 12 months from sign up. For more information, please visit www.C26Triathlon.com/the-c26-club Looking for a swim analysis, personalized zones for training, and an awesome experience? Check out our New C26 Hub Training Center in Chattanooga. C26 Gear is now available (for a limited time) at www.c26triathlon.com/c26-store A great way to support the podcast! Looking for an awesome coach? Check out our team of awesome coaches on 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

Nov 25, 2021

Train so you can train like you need to train. Today, we look at the "toughest" training month of the year, December. We want all our athletes to do whatever it takes to stay in the game, but use December as a month to re-charge. There should be a lot in here that helps you keep the end of your training year on track and motivated to kick off 2022 on the right foot. Topics: Naps Sleeping in Walks and Hikes Days Off Connecting with old friends Reading books Stupid Ideas Self Reflection Swimming Extra Riding extra Running extra Open Ended Whatevers *** CHECK OUT THE C26 CLUB PROGRAM FOR 2022! --------------- Coach Mike is accepting full-time athletes. Please check out the benefits of Customized Weekly Coaching here or contact Mike directly at: CrushingIron@gmail.com Registration is still open for the C26 Club Training Program. Take the worry and stress out of your next year of planning, recovering, taper, etc. The Club membership is good for 12 months from sign up. For more information, please visit www.C26Triathlon.com/the-c26-club Looking for a swim analysis, personalized zones for training, and an awesome experience? Check out our New C26 Hub Training Center in Chattanooga. C26 Gear is now available (for a limited time) at www.c26triathlon.com/c26-store A great way to support the podcast! 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

Nov 23, 2021

For some, training is a grind, but others seem to enjoy every minute of it. What's the differentiator? Today, we look at what Coach Robbie has learned in his 8 years of sobriety, and the parallels with training, attitude, and his journey with Mike through 8 Ironman. We go deep into how the little things should make the process more enjoyable and how to ground yourself in the moment for more happiness in triathlon and life. *** CHECK OUT THE C26 CLUB PROGRAM FOR 2022! --------------- Coach Mike is accepting full-time athletes. Please check out the benefits of Customized Weekly Coaching here or contact Mike directly at: CrushingIron@gmail.com Registration is still open for the C26 Club Training Program. Take the worry and stress out of your next year of planning, recovering, taper, etc. The Club membership is good for 12 months from sign up. For more information, please visit www.C26Triathlon.com/the-c26-club Looking for a swim analysis, personalized zones for training, and an awesome experience? Check out our New C26 Hub Training Center in Chattanooga. C26 Gear is now available (for a limited time) at www.c26triathlon.com/c26-store A great way to support the podcast! 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

Nov 18, 2021

What do you want to get out of life? In many ways, this is a podcast to inspire you to go after what you really want, and let triathlon HELP that process. This is the end of a tough two years and the struggle has been real for many. We've "learned" to take the safe way out and not explore life. Today, we talk about getting out there, trying things you're afraid of, and how to reinvigorate your spirit. We both feel like this can be a time for optimism if we keep our minds right. *** CHECK OUT THE C26 CLUB PROGRAM FOR 2022! Topics: Is Thanksgiving #1? Though Sledding during the holidays This is the end of TWO years for some Resiliency IF the shoe doesn't fit, you must not quit We can't escape these days Obsessed with the Triathlon Identity Listen to your body What do you want to get out of life? Is it worth the "risk?" Probably Do we subconsciously try to trash ourselves? Doing things that are out of our norm How to look for growth The calculated and careful trap Reinvigorating your spirit Harder and harder to get out of comfort zone Putting things we really want on the back burner Making yourself a priority How to get moving when it's tough Transitioning into workouts when you don't want to Go off script Losing perspective on life --------------- Coach Mike is accepting full-time athletes. Please check out the benefits of Customized Weekly Coaching here or contact Mike directly at: CrushingIron@gmail.com Registration is still open for the C26 Club Training Program. Take the worry and stress out of your next year of planning, recovering, taper, etc. The Club membership is good for 12 months from sign up. For more information, please visit www.C26Triathlon.com/the-c26-club Looking for a swim analysis, personalized zones for training, and an awesome experience? Check out our New C26 Hub Training Center in Chattanooga. C26 Gear is now available (for a limited time) at www.c26triathlon.com/c26-store A great way to support the podcast! 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

Nov 16, 2021

Are you a mindful athlete or rushing to get through the training? This tends to be the Yo-Yo season and today we talk about the most important things to work on now so that next season you're not training on fumes. We get into how to look at your whole season from a macro perspective, then turn that into micro for each day. This world is tough enough and there's no need to "suffer" through something you love. Feel grateful to be fit and healthy, and turn that into your mantra. *** CHECK OUT THE C26 CLUB PROGRAM FOR 2022! Topics: Run Camp Thoughts Support systems Being grateful to feel fit and healthy Consistency on a year round basis The Yo-Yo season Two Year Training Cycle Changing obsession Run Volume Positive energy Challenging yourself Turning off outside noise Tendency for overkill PURE Training The addiction to more Mindful training Simmer to a Boil Microcosm of the boil Living on fumes Simmer each workout The process is in the details Drumming slow before you try to play the song Suffering mentality --------------- Coach Mike is accepting full-time athletes. Please check out the benefits of Customized Weekly Coaching here or contact Mike directly at: CrushingIron@gmail.com Registration is still open for the C26 Club Training Program. Take the worry and stress out of your next year of planning, recovering, taper, etc. The Club membership is good for 12 months from sign up. For more information, please visit www.C26Triathlon.com/the-c26-club Looking for a swim analysis, personalized zones for training, and an awesome experience? Check out our New C26 Hub Training Center in Chattanooga. C26 Gear is now available (for a limited time) at www.c26triathlon.com/c26-store A great way to support the podcast! 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

Nov 11, 2021

We start by looking at nutrition and weight loss in triathlon. How to think about it and do it correctly. Then we have a lot of running talk. We get into strength, form, posture, and why track workouts aren't usually the best thing for long course triathletes. We get into Owning Your Zones in running, how to best go from Ironman to a marathon, and what off-season weight training should look like. Then a nice discussion about what it takes to HOLD RUN FORM over the course of a 70.3 or Ironman. *** CHECK OUT THE C26 CLUB PROGRAM FOR 2022! Topics: Losing weight, diet, and fuel balance in Triathlon Nutrition, and patience Running easy to get fast Running more mileage Building a strong run base Polarized Training Cross Country Skiing Track work and form Owning Your Run Zones Strong and SMOOTH running Going from an Ironman to a marathon Swimming to run faster Off-season weight training Biking that helps your run the most Posture Power Lifting Core and Run Form Fitness that holds form Swim Reach is relative --------------- Coach Mike is accepting full-time athletes. Please check out the benefits of Customized Weekly Coaching here or contact Mike directly at: CrushingIron@gmail.com Registration is still open for the C26 Club Training Program. Take the worry and stress out of your next year of planning, recovering, taper, etc. The Club membership is good for 12 months from sign up. For more information, please visit www.C26Triathlon.com/the-c26-club Looking for a swim analysis, personalized zones for training, and an awesome experience? Check out our New C26 Hub Training Center in Chattanooga. C26 Gear is now available (for a limited time) at www.c26triathlon.com/c26-store A great way to support the podcast! 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

Nov 8, 2021

Ironman Florida reminded us of the importance of solid swim training, so much of today's cast is about swimming, but we also get into Ironman mindset and why you need to be prepared to grind. We talk about rolling starts and why we believe they are more dangerous than mass starts. We get into HOW to practice for a rough Ironman swim. Don't get lulled to sleep in peaceful lanes are your local pool. Open water swimming is about being strong and expending the least amount of energy. *** CHECK OUT THE C26 CLUB PROGRAM FOR 2022! Topics: Ironman Florida Swim Procrasti-training Coaching Anxiety Rolling Start Rant Swim training so you can swim well in Ironman It's all about being strong Open water swim variables Delicate swim training Hypoxic anxiety Practicing right for tough conditions Get your mind wrapped around the fact that it is hard Discounting the seriousness of Ironman The Grit Factory Energy expenditure Take the swim seriously

Nov 4, 2021

You drive the podcast today with some great questions. Off-season nutrition, on course nutrition, when should you back off and train your body to use fat? Also, does training to qualify for Worlds or Kona look different? How to train for heat when it's not hot. Standing on the bike, yes, no, maybe? Using the right power numbers. Trainer vs. Indoor riding. And how to "think" about experience in this sport and use it to race smarter than everyone else. *** CHECK OUT THE C26 CLUB PROGRAM FOR 2022! Topics: World Series recap College football notes Is now the time to build Consistency in Nutrition? Using nutritional products year round is expensive "Trying" to qualify for Worlds or Kona? The overtraining trap Off season options for nutrition and fueling plans How many races and how much recovery between them? Old habits die hard Training for heat when it's not hot Standing on the bike. When, why, why not Training vs. Racing Trainer vs. Outside Riding Pick ONE Power Translating old man basketball game at the Y to triathlon --------------- Coach Mike is accepting full-time athletes. Please check out the benefits of Customized Weekly Coaching here or contact Mike directly at: CrushingIron@gmail.com Registration is still open for the C26 Club Training Program. Take the worry and stress out of your next year of planning, recovering, taper, etc. The Club membership is good for 12 months from sign up. For more information, please visit www.C26Triathlon.com/the-c26-club Looking for a swim analysis, personalized zones for training, and an awesome experience? Check out our New C26 Hub Training Center in Chattanooga. C26 Gear is now available (for a limited time) at www.c26triathlon.com/c26-store A great way to support the podcast! 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

Nov 1, 2021

This is actually a positive vibe, but we know Halloween can kick off the "excuse period" for a lot of athletes. Candy around the house, Thanksgiving feasts and Christmas parties, and a "we'll start later" attitude. Life is hard enough without what we've been doing through the last year and this holidays only make it harder. Today we talk about energy, vibration, guilt, shame and how to beat the vicious circles to keep moving the right direction. You don't have to nail every single workout… you just need to move and connect. Topics: Halloween Sugar Sedentary lifestyle The excuses started yesterday Excess and football and the couch Mental and Physical Health during the Holidays Flex Plans Regression and Depression Traps Isolation Low-Level Angst Rejuvenating in November and December Hibernation should be functional A different kind of energy Fueling your Soul December Rules Guilt Battles over one missed session The coaching partnership Vicious circles of suck Being selective with your time Stretching yourself too thin No strength or energy left --------------- Coach Mike is accepting full-time athletes. Please check out the benefits of Customized Weekly Coaching here or contact Mike directly at: CrushingIron@gmail.com Registration is still open for the C26 Club Training Program. Take the worry and stress out of your next year of planning, recovering, taper, etc. The Club membership is good for 12 months from sign up. For more information, please visit www.C26Triathlon.com/the-c26-club Looking for a swim analysis, personalized zones for training, and an awesome experience? Check out our New C26 Hub Training Center in Chattanooga. C26 Gear is now available (for a limited time) at www.c26triathlon.com/c26-store A great way to support the podcast! 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

Oct 28, 2021

Many of us have long-term relationships with a particular race, but how many have long-term relationships with our health? Today, we look at clarifying our "why" along with recognizing what makes us feel good. We look at "why" we train, why we race, and why we tend to heap so much stress on ourselves. We look at balance, getting unstuck, and the Mastery of "just feeling good." Topics: Dry Skin and Beard Season Every Man Jack Ohio 70.3 moves race location Synching your legs and lungs Finding our Training "Why" Holding stress on the daily December Rules 24/7 pressure Movement is Medicine, Community is Oxygen Long term relationships with a race Feeling good is hard to describe Race and final exam analogy Bigger than yourself How do we just feel good? Problem solving Problem cheating Stuck by yourself Doing things that scare you Re-Allocating your best Energy --------------- Coach Mike is accepting full-time athletes. Please check out the benefits of Customized Weekly Coaching here or contact Mike directly at: CrushingIron@gmail.com Registration is still open for the C26 Club Training Program. Take the worry and stress out of your next year of planning, recovering, taper, etc. The Club membership is good for 12 months from sign up. For more information, please visit www.C26Triathlon.com/the-c26-club Looking for a swim analysis, personalized zones for training, and an awesome experience? Check out our New C26 Hub Training Center in Chattanooga. C26 Gear is now available (for a limited time) at www.c26triathlon.com/c26-store A great way to support the podcast! 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

Oct 25, 2021

2020 forced and taught a lot of people to lean into the side of taking the easy road. Today we get into why it's more important than ever to do hard things and push your comfort zone. It's really easy to get obsessed with time goals, but creating challenges and experiences in life is more powerful. We get into why it's important to be fun, flexible, find the kid inside and try new things or something out of the norm. NOTE: Bring your friends or family to Chattanooga for training, fun, or relaxing in our new 4 BR, fully furnished Condo right next to the C26 Hub. Email C26Operations@gmail.com for more info. Topics: Recapping the racing weekend Ironman California Cluster Ironman making tough decisions Detaching from PR Goals Fitness or luck? Time related results trap Breaking away and trying something new Gaining experience in life No Easy Ironman - Ever Mixing up the muscle groups The hardest Ironman is the one you're training for Choose something out of the norm Satiating your appetite 2020 - So tough for so many reasons What's the point? Needing energy but not having energy . . . it's a pickle Hacks are . . . Animal instincts Disassociating from the data Let loose Dump the metrics Fun and flexible Find your inner KID --------------- Coach Mike is accepting full-time athletes. Please check out the benefits of Customized Weekly Coaching here or contact Mike directly at: CrushingIron@gmail.com Registration is still open for the C26 Club Training Program. Take the worry and stress out of your next year of planning, recovering, taper, etc. The Club membership is good for 12 months from sign up. For more information, please visit www.C26Triathlon.com/the-c26-club Looking for a swim analysis, personalized zones for training, and an awesome experience? Check out our New C26 Hub Training Center in Chattanooga. C26 Gear is now available (for a limited time) at www.c26triathlon.com/c26-store A great way to support the podcast! 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

Oct 22, 2021

We start with weekend race talk and how to race in bad weather. What to wear and how to prepare for a tough race. Then we get into the good stuff. Sustainable off-season work. We talk about building that elusive strength you need to go long. We get into why there is so much power in the seemingly boring/simple workouts. The recipe for success in Ironman is the power of repeatable training. Topics: Flying Under The Radar Cash App NC 70.3, Waco, IMCA Racing in Tough Weather Saving Hours over Minutes Doing your best Against the Field Finding your best performance on That Day Tire Pressure in the Rain Staying warm vs. hot Figuring out when you want to go hard Do you struggle with strength? Going Long and Not Breaking Down Defining Weaknesses Moving in the General Direction It's All About The Basics Long Term Strength People Don't See Your Work What will make you last longer in the sport? The recipe for success The power of repeatable training --------------- Coach Mike is accepting full-time athletes. Please check out the benefits of Customized Weekly Coaching here or contact Mike directly at: CrushingIron@gmail.com Registration is still open for the C26 Club Training Program. Take the worry and stress out of your next year of planning, recovering, taper, etc. The Club membership is good for 12 months from sign up. For more information, please visit www.C26Triathlon.com/the-c26-club Looking for a swim analysis, personalized zones for training, and an awesome experience? Check out our New C26 Hub Training Center in Chattanooga. C26 Gear is now available (for a limited time) at www.c26triathlon.com/c26-store A great way to support the podcast! 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

Oct 20, 2021

Ever deal with unexplainable lows after a big race? Today we look at why that probably happens, why what most of us do about it as wrong, and a better way to approach off-season training. Want to get faster and stronger for next year? How to take a loss and learn. Stop swinging for the fences and let things come to you. How to train during the holidays. And understanding when your body says yes. Plus, Ironman Wisconsin moves back to September. Topics: Ironman Wisconsin moves back to September The trouble with attaching the reward to the goal Do this for YOU Ironman depression Dopamine highs and correlation to pain When it's good got take a loss How we protect our emotions Living with doubt Stop swinging for home runs The Real Wins Drop in something hard when you feel good Push when you feel it System Checks Being in the right head space to test yourself Let your body tell you Flexible but focused Keep the "ish" in your life right now Let the stew simmer --------------- Coach Mike is accepting full-time athletes. Please check out the benefits of Customized Weekly Coaching here or contact Mike directly at: CrushingIron@gmail.com Registration is still open for the C26 Club Training Program. Take the worry and stress out of your next year of planning, recovering, taper, etc. The Club membership is good for 12 months from sign up. For more information, please visit www.C26Triathlon.com/the-c26-club Looking for a swim analysis, personalized zones for training, and an awesome experience? Check out our New C26 Hub Training Center in Chattanooga. C26 Gear is now available (for a limited time) at www.c26triathlon.com/c26-store A great way to support the podcast! 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

Oct 14, 2021

How do you REALLY get faster at running in triathlon. Today, we go through all the smart, small, and important steps. As we know, Ironman is usually more about who slows down the least than who is fastest. How do you get there? Where do you start? It's really pretty simple, but that doesn't make it easy. Find out the rule of thumb for your long runs and why it's so important to run in a way that leaves you wanting more. Topics: The past is the future Running is pure Marginal gains vs. diminishing returns Cutting corners the wrong way 3 times a week?? You need to run often Rule of Thumb for your long runs How to beat yourself into the ground Progression - Now is your chance Running is the most demanding Heavy impact - being careful Energized vs. Wiped Where do you start? 20/40/60 No need to run over Zone 3 in IM training?? Do you have the engine for speed work? Big engines in Miattas How little you slow down 5ks and Ironman Marathons Accumulated Fatigue The biggest recipe for disaster Hill work No such thing as running too easy?? Keeping up with the Joneses Burning Fat Building strength --------------- Coach Mike is accepting full-time athletes. Please check out the benefits of Customized Weekly Coaching here or contact Mike directly at: CrushingIron@gmail.com Registration is still open for the C26 Club Training Program. Take the worry and stress out of your next year of planning, recovering, taper, etc. The Club membership is good for 12 months from sign up. For more information, please visit www.C26Triathlon.com/the-c26-club Looking for a swim analysis, personalized zones for training, and an awesome experience? Check out our New C26 Hub Training Center in Chattanooga. C26 Gear is now available (for a limited time) at www.c26triathlon.com/c26-store A great way to support the podcast! 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

Oct 11, 2021

Being strong, fast and relaxed on the bike takes work, but today we give you some great off-season fuel to build your bike confidence and be faster in your next race. We look at calibrating your feel, working big gears and cadence and why it's good to make yourself a little uncomfortable in training. We help you build your base so you can handle the training and look into ways to be a better at handling and gearing. And finally the best ways to be strong in aero. Topics: Swim lane pet peeves (intro) The last thing triathletes want to hear about cycling What every athlete needs more of Intensity without base Testing - How big is your base? Getting perspective of who you are A good barometer in cycling Calibrating your feel Riding efficiency Big gear work and full pedal stroke Gearing up Learn Slow Getting a handle on shifting Cycling like you're playing chess Playing with power and cadence Finding Sweet spots Sitting up vs. Aero Power in aero Relaxing on the bike --------------- Coach Mike is accepting full-time athletes. Please check out the benefits of Customized Weekly Coaching here or contact Mike directly at: CrushingIron@gmail.com Registration is still open for the C26 Club Training Program. Take the worry and stress out of your next year of planning, recovering, taper, etc. The Club membership is good for 12 months from sign up. For more information, please visit www.C26Triathlon.com/the-c26-club Looking for a swim analysis, personalized zones for training, and an awesome experience? Check out our New C26 Hub Training Center in Chattanooga. C26 Gear is now available (for a limited time) at www.c26triathlon.com/c26-store A great way to support the podcast! 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

Oct 7, 2021

While this one is mainly about swimming and getting faster in the water, there are a lot of things that transfer into training for bike and run. We talk about understanding how to improve in the swim, how to descend intervals by effort and engaging the full stroke. We also get into where your power zone is and how it translates to the bike and how you can create more time to breathe. Find your gears in the water. Topics: Are you "at home" in the pool? Are you wasting ability? Swim goals Understanding HOW to get better and faster Testing as the method? Recognizing when you're in good shape Testing is like racing When you don't have Zone 4 or Zone 5 Swimming intervals How to descend swim intervals by effort Slow - Fast - Nothing in between Finding multiple gears in the water Engaging the full stroke Inches matter Negative splitting intervals AND sets Creating more time to breathe The power Zone in swimming Swim and pedal stroke similarities Full Swim stroke The key is momentum Early vertical forearm --------------- Coach Mike is accepting full-time athletes. Please check out the benefits of Customized Weekly Coaching here or contact Mike directly at: CrushingIron@gmail.com Registration is still open for the C26 Club Training Program. Take the worry and stress out of your next year of planning, recovering, taper, etc. The Club membership is good for 12 months from sign up. For more information, please visit www.C26Triathlon.com/the-c26-club Looking for a swim analysis, personalized zones for training, and an awesome experience? Check out our New C26 Hub Training Center in Chattanooga. C26 Gear is now available (for a limited time) at www.c26triathlon.com/c26-store A great way to support the podcast! 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

Oct 4, 2021

This is the pursuit of figuring yourself out. What makes you tick, how does triathlon complement and support your life. Where do you want to go from here and what does personal success look like. We talk about the little things and why they should matter. The off-season is a process that can go one of two ways. Why it's so important to stay in the game if you want to get faster. We get into post-race-depression, why it happens, and how you can change. No more putting your true self on the back burner. Topics: Short football talk - Go Vols, Boo Badgers The Finish Line "feels" Celebrating Accomplishment Life's too short not to celebrate the little wins The 24 Hour Chip Small Victories It's hard to be proud Rewarding a bored society Feeling good is The Goal Stressed Kids Parents using kids as a vessel Intrinsically Motivated When triathlon takes over your life The pursuit of figuring yourself out One Day Celebrations vs. a lot of mini parties Post race depression Self talk "I suck" Everything is "in between" Putting yourself on the back burner We lose fitness quickly De-Training Mode --------------- Coach Mike is accepting full-time athletes. Please check out the benefits of Customized Weekly Coaching here or contact Mike directly at: CrushingIron@gmail.com Registration is still open for the C26 Club Training Program. Take the worry and stress out of your next year of planning, recovering, taper, etc. The Club membership is good for 12 months from sign up. For more information, please visit www.C26Triathlon.com/the-c26-club Looking for a swim analysis, personalized zones for training, and an awesome experience? Check out our New C26 Hub Training Center in Chattanooga. C26 Gear is now available (for a limited time) at www.c26triathlon.com/c26-store A great way to support the podcast! 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

Oct 1, 2021

We really enjoyed this one. We start with what you should be doing after your big race, then dig deep into what keeps us motivated outside of the race. How do we really uncover joy in our daily workouts and not burn out in this sport. We talk about micro goals and how to give them meaning and power in your life. We look at why now is the time to start laying the foundation for how you can train, so you can train like you need to train. We have a lot of gear back in stock. Check it out at: https://c26triathlon.com under the store tab Topics: Big Weekend After Your Ironman Mike's a new man since Monday Don't lose what you just gained The pressure of structure Average training hours Massive weeks and blocks Nutrition on the Run Cleansing the pallet Caffeine Gut real estate Emotional self-debrief Figure out what you did wrong Making lists Engaged with training for races a long ways off Micro training goals Work on weaknesses 12 months - How do you use them? Swim hard - race easy Balance in race season A WANT to get better Durability and availability Being strong and healthy IS happy Cramming for tests or races Missing your last big run or ride Scared of success Reaching your next level --------------- Coach Mike is accepting full-time athletes. Please check out the benefits of Customized Weekly Coaching here or contact Mike directly at: CrushingIron@gmail.com Registration is still open for the C26 Club Training Program. Take the worry and stress out of your next year of planning, recovering, taper, etc. The Club membership is good for 12 months from sign up. For more information, please visit www.C26Triathlon.com/the-c26-club Looking for a swim analysis, personalized zones for training, and an awesome experience? Check out our New C26 Hub Training Center in Chattanooga. C26 Gear is now available (for a limited time) at www.c26triathlon.com/c26-store A great way to support the podcast! 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

Sep 28, 2021

With over 50 athletes on the course, including co-host, Mike, C26 Triathlon created a slew of memories at Ironman Chattanooga. The weather was perfect, but we were once again reminded how HARD it is to do these races. We get into the swim, bike, run from both an on and off the course perspective. Mike tells the story of his battle with Phil and Chet in what many called "The Crushing Iron War II." We talk about how some people keep getting better and others continue to struggle in this sport. And finally how to evolve and grow with gratitude and why it's so important to have fun. Topics: Why we do this Ironman as a metaphor for life Everyone hurts There are no perfect days Under prepared Playing the middle-ground and why it's smart Mike talks about the pain Just slow down as much as possible Mike loses the Crushing Iron War Gratitude and Emotions When you come "this close" to putting it all together The finish Line Tri Club Champions The C26 Team was in full force Happy and Healthy When we miss the big point of it all Changing your perspective Evolving and growing If you're not having fun, you're doing it wrong How many times can we get off the mat People struggle with being in the ballpark Dedicated to figuring out how we can have fun

Sep 22, 2021

Finally, we welcome Ironman Chattanooga to our home town. Today we take you from the anxious moments pre-swim, through tactics for getting through the very hilly run. We look at the bike course and how you should manage your day with the rollers and sneaky pinch hills. We also talk about wetsuits, swimming in a river, and how to beat anxiety. Sneaky sections of the run and how they can blow you up if you're not careful. All you need to know about racing Ironman Chattanooga, along with some spectator tips. Topics: Note: We will have new gear on hand at the C26 Hub from 1-5 on Friday Chilly in Chattanooga Be who you are Mike is relaxed? That Ironman is in town setting up feeling When do you calm down? Be Grateful that you can Do This Swim current When to get in the water Anxiety remedies Temperature, Humidity and wetsuits The best way to swim the river Let the current work for you Transition talk Bike - Rough First few miles Build in your later Rollers and pinchers When the mind starts to wander You are ready to get off the bike Run - Don't bust your run on mile 1 Amnicola Highway Running Greenway - A pincher to know about Once you hit Veterans Bridge, there's no more flat Running Barton and the north shore Spectating secrets --------------- Coach Mike is accepting full-time athletes. Please check out the benefits of Customized Weekly Coaching here or contact Mike directly at: CrushingIron@gmail.com Registration is still open for the C26 Club Training Program. Take the worry and stress out of your next year of planning, recovering, taper, etc. The Club membership is good for 12 months from sign up. For more information, please visit www.C26Triathlon.com/the-c26-club Looking for a swim analysis, personalized zones for training, and an awesome experience? Check out our New C26 Hub Training Center in Chattanooga. C26 Gear is now available (for a limited time) at www.c26triathlon.com/c26-store A great way to support the podcast! 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

Sep 20, 2021

The weather looks like it might be perfect for Ironman Chattanooga, but don't let that fool you. Ironman is always hard. Today we look at race strategies, including the blurring of your Zones and how that can impact your performance. We also talk about racing free and how that can be difficult for a lot of us who haven't raced in a long time. We go over how people dig a nutrition hole they can't get out of. We also dig deep into the mind games you can face and how to trust your gut and race free. Topics: Chattanooga weather and rain How to race when the weather is "perfect" Download milestone Idle time and the mind playing tricks Obsession and worry Fear of Success Racing Free Ironman is always a breakthrough day The pain of the bike Never underestimate Ironman The little annoyances that get in your head Don't worry about other athletes Cool temps and fueling Drinking to thirst can be a mistake Ironman is an Attention Game Falling behind in your fueling Dinner, to race breakfast and fueling out of the swim First 10 miles of the bike Benefits of hills to understand effort and calories Eat after the swim Races present things you aren't prepared for Disengaged and negative head space Be excited to race How Zones blend together Going with your gut Trusting how you feel Pro Race at 70.3 Worlds --------------- Coach Mike is accepting full-time athletes. Please check out the benefits of Customized Weekly Coaching here or contact Mike directly at: CrushingIron@gmail.com Registration is still open for the C26 Club Training Program. Take the worry and stress out of your next year of planning, recovering, taper, etc. The Club membership is good for 12 months from sign up. For more information, please visit www.C26Triathlon.com/the-c26-club Looking for a swim analysis, personalized zones for training, and an awesome experience? Check out our New C26 Hub Training Center in Chattanooga. C26 Gear is now available (for a limited time) at www.c26triathlon.com/c26-store A great way to support the podcast! 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

Sep 17, 2021

We start with a little talk about Ironman World Championships possibly moving from Kona. Also, St. George, including pro predictions. Then we move onto what to do after your Ironman or other big race. How to recover, recharge, and focus on how to get better. Never take your health for granted and do what you can today to stay in the game. Ironman Maryland. And the mystery of predicting your Ironman time, along with the different factors to consider. Topics: Chattanooga Weather Forecast Ironman World Championship Moving from Kona?? Different horses for different courses Where will IMWC go next year? The best of the best… how do they get there? What to do post Ironman Give yourself some breathing room Two types of reactions after Ironman November and December . . . Recharging yourself… how? Paralyzed by doing nothing Swimming a lot in the off season Pick something Small Go for a 5k PR Stay engaged, get better Objective self-reflection Don't take your Health For Granted Why most come to us in the Fall for Coaching Pulling people back 90% of the time St. George Preview Ironman Maryland - Be careful of the wind and jelly fish Flat course vs. Hills The mystery of your Ironman predictions --------------- Coach Mike is accepting full-time athletes. Please check out the benefits of Customized Weekly Coaching here or contact Mike directly at: CrushingIron@gmail.com Registration is still open for the C26 Club Training Program. Take the worry and stress out of your next year of planning, recovering, taper, etc. The Club membership is good for 12 months from sign up. For more information, please visit www.C26Triathlon.com/the-c26-club Looking for a swim analysis, personalized zones for training, and an awesome experience? Check out our New C26 Hub Training Center in Chattanooga. C26 Gear is now available (for a limited time) at www.c26triathlon.com/c26-store A great way to support the podcast! 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

Sep 15, 2021

It was a long time coming, but Ironman Wisconsin was back in full force. We were once again reminded that IRONMAN IS HARD and it's easy to take that for granted. We look at the 2 loop swim, the difficult bike course and the second loop of the run. We talk about great memories, dealing with DNFs and how to get your mental game right for these races. Topics: Rusty Spectator Skills Long time coming First time back at IMWI in 2 years More emotions People forget how difficult Ironman is The ironman business Mass Starts Hedging your emotions Taking the distance for granted Highlighting the cracks in your training Mental Preparation 2 Loop Swim How to get in the focus zone The illusion of rolling starts How to deal with a DNF Give yourself credit The straight up reality checks The mental game A recipe for disaster Putting our well being above it all You can't have any cracks Great memories The magic of the finish line

Sep 8, 2021

We have a ton of experience with, and love, Ironman Wisconsin. Today we go through the most important factors for you to have a solid race. We look at keys to race morning and being relaxed for the swim. How to handle the unique transition. We also break down the body-blow bike course from a strategy perspective. This is not a PR type of course and it's best to be smart, be ready for rough roads, lots of turns and never ending climbs, and tons of spectators. The run course is challenging but fair. Lots of support. We'll look at how to approach all the different sections. Topics: You can't cheat this course Wisconsin bike hills In-race recovery The course is as fair as they get Body blows The swim - RELAX Wetsuits and breathing Swimming in chop Two loop course T1 and running up the Helix Use swim exit to get legs loose not gain time Garbage bags to stay warm on bike Gearing is the name of the game Big chain drop course The bike course is chess, not checkers Cresting hills effectively Using one hill to the next Limiting your variability index Keep average power and normalized power close Bike spectators Not a PR course Don't come out too hot on the run course Just enough terrain changes State street excitement Camp Randall The Run Path on Campus Knowing where the 20 mile mark is Just have fun Love the hoodie weather

Sep 6, 2021

No matter how well or poor training seems to be going, Race Day is an opportunity to arrange for your mental toughness to shine because, at some point, it's gonna hurt. Today, we go through ways to approach your race mentally and break things into portions you can manage. We also look at how to be fit and fresh from the chin up during taper and why that plays such a huge role on race day. Mental and physical walls. The "make or break" miles of your race. And why going the distance in training isn't as important as you think. Topics: Change in athlete moods with the weather "Oh, THERE'S my fitness." August is the toughest month Mike broke rule #1 When should you feel fresh for your race? Don't pay attention to outliers Why we need clunker workouts Recover just a little bit Setting Race Power numbers Prisoners of the moment in training Snowballing mistakes Taking a day off in a big build Riding the distance Worst ride before a race Progressing Too Fast Saving that ONE RIDE for race day Be the best version of the person you are Sneak peek behind the curtain Tapering is all about . . . . The mental test of race day Pain is part of the game One more mile Bite off little chunks Fit and fresh from the chin up The mental and physical wall difference Make or break miles in an Ironman --------------- Coach Mike is accepting full-time athletes. Please check out the benefits of Customized Weekly Coaching here or contact Mike directly at: CrushingIron@gmail.com Registration is still open for the C26 Club Training Program. Take the worry and stress out of your next year of planning, recovering, taper, etc. The Club membership is good for 12 months from sign up. For more information, please visit www.C26Triathlon.com/the-c26-club Looking for a swim analysis, personalized zones for training, and an awesome experience? Check out our New C26 Hub Training Center in Chattanooga. C26 Gear is now available (for a limited time) at www.c26triathlon.com/c26-store A great way to support the podcast! 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

Sep 2, 2021

This is all about being ready for, and handling, those tough moments in your race. Also, what to, and what not to buy before a race.There's a difference between bad workouts and digging a hole, but how do you deal with a tough day in training? Why does it happen? How can you use it to your advantage? Don't let your mindset tell you today sucks way too early. We get into making your race "more comfortable," the smart last minute decisions, and last minute race purchases. Topics: It's cooling down and heating up Wisconsin weather Chattanooga forecast It's the busiest time of the year Hair cut talk Chaffing Race simulation weekends Bad workouts vs. Digging a hole Don't let your mindset tell you today sucks Raising expectations on race day Swimming as a guide to fatigue Bad workouts are just part of it Last minute race purchases Fine tuning fueling Bike fits Make your race "easier" by adding comfort Don't buy speed Spend money on less stress Invest in comfort Buying things to make up for lack of training/fitness None of it matters until the last half of the run Practice not quitting You never know what the day is going to bring --------------- Coach Mike is accepting full-time athletes. Please check out the benefits of Customized Weekly Coaching here or contact Mike directly at: CrushingIron@gmail.com Registration is still open for the C26 Club Training Program. Take the worry and stress out of your next year of planning, recovering, taper, etc. The Club membership is good for 12 months from sign up. For more information, please visit www.C26Triathlon.com/the-c26-club Looking for a swim analysis, personalized zones for training, and an awesome experience? Check out our New C26 Hub Training Center in Chattanooga. C26 Gear is now available (for a limited time) at www.c26triathlon.com/c26-store A great way to support the podcast! 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

Aug 30, 2021

Training doesn't have to (and shouldn't) leave you feeling demolished. Do you see glimpses of success? Then you're on the right track. We want to break down just enough to recover and come back, not sit in the shop. A deeper look at how accumulating volume prepares you for the race and why you don't have to put in massive bricks and training rides just to prove you can "do it." We look at smart cycling and gearing, along with running the run and how to pace, hold back, and have something left at the end. Topics: Slow to warm up "Worst Ride of My Life" comments Colins Cup Road bike vs. Tri Bike It's not equipment, it's the motor Bike on a bike that's comfortable The most un-aero-dymanic thing on your bike Swimming and body position Smart trainer Bike Gearing Start small withe the basics It's how you USE Equipment How to attack an Ironman run Do you trust that you'll be fresh on race day? Accumulating volume Weekend Warriors Going to the Bank every day Training paycheck to paycheck It's not a swim, a bike and a run, it's total time Just look for glimpses of success in training Dial in your life Look at the body of work, not the Red workout Race with the horse you trained on Building confidence Give your body a Fender Bender When and how to pull back in a race --------------- Coach Mike is accepting full-time athletes. Please check out the benefits of Customized Weekly Coaching here or contact Mike directly at: CrushingIron@gmail.com Registration is still open for the C26 Club Training Program. Take the worry and stress out of your next year of planning, recovering, taper, etc. The Club membership is good for 12 months from sign up. For more information, please visit www.C26Triathlon.com/the-c26-club Looking for a swim analysis, personalized zones for training, and an awesome experience? Check out our New C26 Hub Training Center in Chattanooga. C26 Gear is now available (for a limited time) at www.c26triathlon.com/c26-store A great way to support the podcast! 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

Aug 27, 2021

We know it's hot. Are you hydrating enough to take off the sun's edge? Today, it's all about how understanding your body, effort and feel make you train (and race) better. We get into obsession with miles per hour, what it really means to be resilient, and how to no be soft in your training. We look at time vs. mileage, the ego, and how to learn from bad workouts. Also, micro blocks, hidden blocks, and why you need to let your body wake up. Topics: Heat and bad decisions Panic time? When you think you're too far behind Water Is it hotter are are we softer? Learning resilience Simplifying your training Modern escapism Why MPH is overrated in training Garmins in open water Doing workouts by effort Why you need a short memory in this sport Empty expectations from the ego Learning from bad workouts One session does not make a great workout What happened the week before? Hidden 5 day blocks When you don't believe the numbers Your legs take time to come around Let your body wake up Own the course and your mind --------------- Coach Mike is accepting full-time athletes. Please check out the benefits of Customized Weekly Coaching here or contact Mike directly at: CrushingIron@gmail.com Registration is now open for the C26 Club Training Program. Take the worry and stress out of your 2021 season planning, recovering, taper, etc. For more information, please visit www.C26Triathlon.com/the-c26-club Looking for a swim analysis, personalized zones for training, and an awesome experience? Check out our New C26 Hub Training Center in Chattanooga. C26 Gear is now available (for a limited time) at www.c26triathlon.com/c26-store A great way to support the podcast! 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

Aug 23, 2021

If you know you can finish a long workout, but it will shell you for the next week, why would you do it? Today, it's about reality checks and truly feeling happy and healthy with triathlon. It's about fitting triathlon into your life, not the other way around. We all have so many pressures and distractions, how do we balance it all, especially with a big race on the horizon. We talk about respecting your time, closing your inner circle, and putting things that matter first. We look at the realization that we're all flawed and sometimes we have to let go. Topics: When coaches feel like the mother of the bride Humidity, dew point, and freaking out Power Bars and Podiums Prisoners of the moment Sweat rate and water This is the hottest and hardest time of the year People are overwhelmed Understand triathlon's place in your world Failure to hydrate and fuel Digging out from a hole What to do when you start to panic Respecting your time! You can't do everything Energy going to wasteful places Closing your inner circle Anxious about things we can't control Hey, this seems like a good thing, let's do it! Aiming low Don't work life into your training Realizing you're flawed Give someone else the power Feeling good and healthy Life is hard! Happy and Positive = Fast --------------- Coach Mike is accepting full-time athletes. Please check out the benefits of Customized Weekly Coaching here or contact Mike directly at: CrushingIron@gmail.com Registration is now open for the C26 Club Training Program. Take the worry and stress out of your 2021 season planning, recovering, taper, etc. For more information, please visit www.C26Triathlon.com/the-c26-club Looking for a swim analysis, personalized zones for training, and an awesome experience? Check out our New C26 Hub Training Center in Chattanooga. C26 Gear is now available (for a limited time) at www.c26triathlon.com/c26-store A great way to support the podcast! 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

Aug 19, 2021

We start with some big changes in Kona and St. George. Then we get into the last weeks before a ton of Fall Races…. What should you be working on, thinking about, and not thinking about? Is there still time to get faster? Should you work on your run or bike or swim more? How does it balance? Are you practicing to be good at "slow?" How long should you run before the Ironman? How long should your taper be? And are you prepared mentally to handle the inevitable pain? Topics: Fat Caliper Kona Moves St. George back to back Worlds Auto births for Olympians Kona Slot Backlog Mike's 5 1/2 week focus to Chattanooga Best time of the year to work on running? Not all months are created equally How often do you need to Run Long? Short Taper Your taper should reflect your work Why the swim and bike helps your run How far should you run before Ironman? Understanding deep fatigue Athletes tend to forget about the "fast" part When we "practice" our slow mile pace Dry needling Biking your ability You got what you got The point is to finish as fast as you can How do you handle the PAIN? Big Problem of your race You don't sign up to hit the "off switch" Pain vs. Discomfort --------------- Coach Mike is accepting full-time athletes. Please check out the benefits of Customized Weekly Coaching here or contact Mike directly at: CrushingIron@gmail.com Registration is now open for the C26 Club Training Program. Take the worry and stress out of your 2021 season planning, recovering, taper, etc. For more information, please visit www.C26Triathlon.com/the-c26-club Looking for a swim analysis, personalized zones for training, and an awesome experience? Check out our New C26 Hub Training Center in Chattanooga. C26 Gear is now available (for a limited time) at www.c26triathlon.com/c26-store A great way to support the podcast! 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

Aug 17, 2021

This may seem simple or boring but we believe it is the absolute key to successful racing. Be patient, often way longer than you think you need to be. When you pass or get pass matters. We also look at why people lose motivation in triathlon and the reason is often easy to fix. Do you train with a negative split mentality? Do you take what the course gives you? And we'll tell you why training by MPH is a losing battle. Topics: BBMC - Blake Becker shout out The power of holding back in training Ironman and Pacing Swim Gears How much time do you really save in the swim? When you're married to a pace Practicing restraint Lack of execution is the real problem Why your fitness doesn't show in races Paying the Piper Negative split training Slow starts Taking what the course gives you The goal is to pass at toward the end Roasted on the Stick Winning to pain ratio The mentality of fighting back The power of the pass Math lessons and correlation to pacing Who slows down the least? Where motivation goes to die Training by MPH Prematurely grading your performance Posting the highlights Be selective about your grinders --------------- Coach Mike is accepting full-time athletes. Please check out the benefits of Customized Weekly Coaching here or contact Mike directly at: CrushingIron@gmail.com Registration is now open for the C26 Club Training Program. Take the worry and stress out of your 2021 season planning, recovering, taper, etc. For more information, please visit www.C26Triathlon.com/the-c26-club Looking for a swim analysis, personalized zones for training, and an awesome experience? Check out our New C26 Hub Training Center in Chattanooga. C26 Gear is now available (for a limited time) at www.c26triathlon.com/c26-store A great way to support the podcast! 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

Aug 14, 2021

There's no such thing as a perfect lead up to a race. No matter where you are, there are things you can do to get your mind and body in the best place possible. That's why we race. Keeping your body fresh is where we want to be. Can you flip the switch when it matters? How many times can you go to the well? Topics: Serious Season Madison Course ride weekend when we eat sleep and breathe ironman mentally unwinding Swimming lake Monona Seasonal EPO The last two big weekends before Wisconsin Countdown to Chattanooga Give yourself a break Flipping the training switch Molly Seidel in woman's marathon - "I just kinda wanted to stick my nose where it didn't belong." Training and fitness matter, but it's so much about mentality Nothing is guaranteed on race day Staying optimistic in your training Minimal Effective Dose When the Enormity of a race wears you down When you have nothing to lose Stopping at the beginning of taper The hardest part of training Why people give up on triathlon --------------- Coach Mike is accepting full-time athletes. Please check out the benefits of Customized Weekly Coaching here or contact Mike directly at: CrushingIron@gmail.com Registration is now open for the C26 Club Training Program. Take the worry and stress out of your 2021 season planning, recovering, taper, etc. For more information, please visit www.C26Triathlon.com/the-c26-club Looking for a swim analysis, personalized zones for training, and an awesome experience? Check out our New C26 Hub Training Center in Chattanooga. C26 Gear is now available (for a limited time) at www.c26triathlon.com/c26-store A great way to support the podcast! 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

Aug 9, 2021

We head back to our roots with this one as Mike is at the lake in Wisconsin and Robbie is at his mom's in Nashville. We talk about training on vacation, how to focus and what's important. Then we turn to the listener questions. When are you ready for Ironman. Speed walking, outdoor pools, sweat tests and much more! --------------- Coach Mike is accepting full-time athletes. Please check out the benefits of Customized Weekly Coaching here or contact Mike directly at: CrushingIron@gmail.com Registration is now open for the C26 Club Training Program. Take the worry and stress out of your 2021 season planning, recovering, taper, etc. For more information, please visit www.C26Triathlon.com/the-c26-club Looking for a swim analysis, personalized zones for training, and an awesome experience? Check out our New C26 Hub Training Center in Chattanooga. C26 Gear is now available (for a limited time) at www.c26triathlon.com/c26-store A great way to support the podcast! 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

Aug 6, 2021

Today we talk about how you should "feel" when you train. How much is too much, how much is not enough. Is 70.3 shape good enough to do a short Ironman build? Also, the "Ironman freak out" and how most athletes translate their panic into over training. Can you be in better Ironman shape than 70.3 shape? And finally we look at IRONMAN Wisconsin's move to June and how that will affect athletes and the race itself. Topics: The IRONMAN FREAK OUT Who would be our ideal guest? When do you start your build? Burning matches in training Overconfidence and your race How to peak at the perfect time Mental peaks The difference between Ironman and 70.3 shape Tired and fatigued too early in the cycle Finding that late season spark in training Being fresh on race day Chasing "gains" on every workout Understanding absorbing the load Sticking to the intention of the workout Couch to Ironman Raising the percentage of getting to the start line healthy and fresh Hammering yourself into the ground Mental, emotional, physical burn out When you need a long taper . . . 7 to 8 week builds Appropriately challenging How the body absorbs load and calls for more Fast vs. Sturdy The fear of not running or cycling far enough Long bricks Hysteria causing facebook groups The Extreme approach Managing effort Ironman Wisconsin in June?? --------------- Coach Mike is accepting full-time athletes. Please check out the benefits of Customized Weekly Coaching here or contact Mike directly at: CrushingIron@gmail.com Registration is now open for the C26 Club Training Program. Take the worry and stress out of your 2021 season planning, recovering, taper, etc. For more information, please visit www.C26Triathlon.com/the-c26-club Looking for a swim analysis, personalized zones for training, and an awesome experience? Check out our New C26 Hub Training Center in Chattanooga. C26 Gear is now available (for a limited time) at www.c26triathlon.com/c26-store A great way to support the podcast! 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

Aug 3, 2021

We made it to 500 and couldn't have done it without you. We reflect a little and possibly discover the origin moment of C26. We also talk about some of our favorite moments together and how this community built itself. As always there are thoughts about how to make training for this sport more enjoyable and on your terms. --------------- Coach Mike is accepting full-time athletes. Please check out the benefits of Customized Weekly Coaching here or contact Mike directly at: CrushingIron@gmail.com Registration is now open for the C26 Club Training Program. Take the worry and stress out of your 2021 season planning, recovering, taper, etc. For more information, please visit www.C26Triathlon.com/the-c26-club Looking for a swim analysis, personalized zones for training, and an awesome experience? Check out our New C26 Hub Training Center in Chattanooga. C26 Gear is now available (for a limited time) at www.c26triathlon.com/c26-store A great way to support the podcast! 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

Jul 29, 2021

Today Mike and Robbie talk about mistakes they made in Ohio and more importantly, what they learned. Even bad races can be success stories if you learn and use that to become better at racing. We talk about pre-race nerves, pacing, how the swim impacts your bike, what endurance means when it comes to discomfort. Also, how deep can you dig and are you willing to make changes to get better. You shouldn't always have to depend on adrenaline… today it's about getting faster and making races feel easier. Topics: Mike's coaching Short Ironman Builds What you want more than anything from a race If you're super confident, you are probably overtrained Mike and Robbie Reflect on their Racing at Ohio Pre-Race Nerves The one perfect race we always chase Success vs. Learning Mike and pacing De-briefing from your race What's next questions after racing Your Athlete Cycle The only way you can truly have a bad race The right questions to ask yourself How Deep can you Dig? Enduring discomfort Ironman pace in your 70.3 Prisoners of the moment 80/20 - 90/10 When your swim beats up your bike The Swim MATTERS Mindset at mile 80 of the bike and what that means for your run Improvement is about being honest with yourself Rushing Aid Stations Are you willing to make changes? Realistic and Honest --------------- Check out our new Hub Experience/Condo Combo package deal for only $475. Limited time offer! Book directly with C26operations@gmail.com Coach Mike is accepting full-time athletes. Please check out the benefits of Customized Weekly Coaching here or contact Mike directly at: CrushingIron@gmail.com Registration is now open for the C26 Club Training Program. Take the worry and stress out of your 2021 season planning, recovering, taper, etc. For more information, please visit www.C26Triathlon.com/the-c26-club Looking for a swim analysis, personalized zones for training, and an awesome experience? Check out our New C26 Hub Training Center in Chattanooga. C26 Gear is now available (for a limited time) at www.c26triathlon.com/c26-store A great way to support the podcast! 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

Jul 27, 2021

Another "Road Cast" as we go over everything we learned and experienced at Ohio 70.3. C26 had 30 athletes race, including Coach Robbie, and Mike (Run Relay slot). It turned out to be a much tougher day than we thought with high humidity and dew point. We talk about things we did right and things we would have done differently. The delayed start, the stories within the race and our general impressions of Ohio 70.3. --------------- Check out our new Hub Experience/Condo Combo package deal for only $475. Limited time offer! Book directly with C26operations@gmail.com Coach Mike is accepting full-time athletes. Please check out the benefits of Customized Weekly Coaching here or contact Mike directly at: CrushingIron@gmail.com Registration is now open for the C26 Club Training Program. Take the worry and stress out of your 2021 season planning, recovering, taper, etc. For more information, please visit www.C26Triathlon.com/the-c26-club Looking for a swim analysis, personalized zones for training, and an awesome experience? Check out our New C26 Hub Training Center in Chattanooga. C26 Gear is now available (for a limited time) at www.c26triathlon.com/c26-store A great way to support the podcast! 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

Jul 22, 2021

Today, we talk about Ironman 70.3 Ohio from the Road as we drive to Columbus. The double transition, swim tactics and warm up, bike course and why you should be patient, in-depth thoughts on the run course, including hills, shade, and when to be careful. Mike's Trek store troubles, missing coffee, and how to plan your next road trip. --------------- Check out our new Hub Experience/Condo Combo package deal for only $475. Limited time offer! Book directly with C26operations@gmail.com Coach Mike is accepting full-time athletes. Please check out the benefits of Customized Weekly Coaching here or contact Mike directly at: CrushingIron@gmail.com Registration is now open for the C26 Club Training Program. Take the worry and stress out of your 2021 season planning, recovering, taper, etc. For more information, please visit www.C26Triathlon.com/the-c26-club Looking for a swim analysis, personalized zones for training, and an awesome experience? Check out our New C26 Hub Training Center in Chattanooga. C26 Gear is now available (for a limited time) at www.c26triathlon.com/c26-store A great way to support the podcast! 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

Jul 19, 2021

We open with talk of Jan Frodeno vs. Lionel Sanders in the Tri-Battle. Then it's into ideas about how we might do a version of a unique triathlon. Then it's onto Ironman and what makes the events so special. Families, friends, and supporters drive the sport. Then it's onto what motivates people to race Ironman and how to sustain that motivation. We also take a look at how you should judge yourself, both in training and in race results. Topics: Ohio 70.3 Weekend for C26 Thunder Triathlon More F1 Racing Chat? Triathlon Battle Frodeno-Sanders go head to head! How to get more interest in pro triathletes If WE were going to put on a Race Scripted Record Breaking What makes Ironman so special Ironman as a life changer What draws people into Ironman Why Robbie and Mike got into the sport Re-igniting "glory days" Using others fo fuel your fire What's sustainable for you? Proving someone else wrong What being competitive is about How to judge your race What should you put in your basket? You can't control other people Retrospective decision making "Just walk, dude." --------------- Check out our new Hub Experience/Condo Combo package deal for only $475. Limited time offer! Book directly with C26operations@gmail.com Coach Mike is accepting full-time athletes. Please check out the benefits of Customized Weekly Coaching here or contact Mike directly at: CrushingIron@gmail.com Registration is now open for the C26 Club Training Program. Take the worry and stress out of your 2021 season planning, recovering, taper, etc. For more information, please visit www.C26Triathlon.com/the-c26-club Looking for a swim analysis, personalized zones for training, and an awesome experience? Check out our New C26 Hub Training Center in Chattanooga. C26 Gear is now available (for a limited time) at www.c26triathlon.com/c26-store A great way to support the podcast! 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

Jul 16, 2021

Mike takes us inside his Ironman Chattanooga training with some unique admissions. Plus, why training in the heat can get in our heads so much. Reasons why you start to doubt yourself as the race gets closer and how to shift perspective. Eating, training, and losing weight as your training volume increases. Race weight. What to eat the two days before your race. Frodeno vs. Sanders in an epic clash? And Speaking of Clash…for some reason, Challenge Daytona changes their brand. Topics: Coach Mike talks about his training for Ironman Chattanooga When you feel like you're behind the 8 Ball When Reality Sets in Swimming in outside pools Outside runs, rides and recovery Tired after longer sessions? The raising level of uncertainty Tired Decision making Hungry decision making Having a short memory in training Sugar shakes Training Peaks "peak performances" Put THIS in your race bag for strong mentality Fighting and clawing to get to our minimum performance How to set your race power using multiple workouts Eating, Training, and losing weight The time on the clock vs. the number on the scale The hunt and peck eater vs. the gorger Happy mediums vs. Extremes Carb loads The day before race breakfast Out of sight out of mind? "I'm just gonna start Monday" "5 easy ways to break the hack habit" Challenge rebrands to "Clash" Frodeno vs. Sanders Bill's Triathlon --------------- Check out our new Hub Experience/Condo Combo package deal for only $475. Limited time offer! Book directly with C26operations@gmail.com Coach Mike is accepting full-time athletes. Please check out the benefits of Customized Weekly Coaching here or contact Mike directly at: CrushingIron@gmail.com Registration is now open for the C26 Club Training Program. Take the worry and stress out of your 2021 season planning, recovering, taper, etc. For more information, please visit www.C26Triathlon.com/the-c26-club Looking for a swim analysis, personalized zones for training, and an awesome experience? Check out our New C26 Hub Training Center in Chattanooga. C26 Gear is now available (for a limited time) at www.c26triathlon.com/c26-store A great way to support the podcast! 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

Jul 12, 2021

This one meanders a bit, but then gets into actionable Ironman racing strategies. How physical meets mental throughout the day. When/if to turn up the bike, and how to think about your marathon. We get into training harder than you should race and how that translates into mile by mile strategy. We also talk about how to tackle your "B-Race" and why the results shouldn't fool you. We talk about peaking at the right time, how you should feel out of the swim and off the bike, and playing the Ironman "run game." It's all about nailing the first 135 miles. Topics: Musselman talk Post Race Food The problem with "reviews" The year of deferrals Condensed racing schedules Assuming we're better than we were last year What hurts a triathletes performance Pacing, nutrition, and transitions Practicing harder than the game The B-Race as a Crystal Ball?? What will disrupt your ultimate performance How to race a B-Race Peaking at the right time How to Race Ironman When/If to push the Ironman Bike Running the IM Marathon When you're tired and ready to get off the bike Caught up in your bike split? Acknowledging you're not in the best shape yet Progressing to top shape The last 10 Miles of the Ironman bike Playing the Ironman "Run game" Kicking the can down the course How long can I delay digging deep? Daily the first 135 miles --------------- Check out our new Hub Experience/Condo Combo package deal for only $475. Limited time offer! Book directly with C26operations@gmail.com Coach Mike is accepting full-time athletes. Please check out the benefits of Customized Weekly Coaching here or contact Mike directly at: CrushingIron@gmail.com Registration is now open for the C26 Club Training Program. Take the worry and stress out of your 2021 season planning, recovering, taper, etc. For more information, please visit www.C26Triathlon.com/the-c26-club Looking for a swim analysis, personalized zones for training, and an awesome experience? Check out our New C26 Hub Training Center in Chattanooga. C26 Gear is now available (for a limited time) at www.c26triathlon.com/c26-store A great way to support the podcast! 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

Jul 9, 2021

Improvement comes when we're least stressed but the pressure to be green in training peaks or perfect leading up to a race can take over our mindset, and take away the fun. Today… we look at what it looks like to "try" and to "not try." Going from mentally weak to strong. We talk about unhealthy obsessions, what a "successful" race looks like. And skewed views of perfection. This is your journey and you should assign your own value to success in training, racing, and life. Topics: Coaching and Learning Becoming a different person over the year This is YOUR Journey Reward systems in life Our Endless Pool blew a gasket Kids and Courage It's about Trying The value assigned to everything How to understand racing The numbers vs. the effort Doing positive things as a person What does "Good work" feel like? Skewed views of perfection Life stress and improving Who have you turned me into? Mentally weak to strong Disappointed by COLORS in Training Peaks Overheating mentality Unhealthy obsession The best training week for you looks like . . . Too many cooks in the kitchen Enjoy the game for what it is The small margin of error between success and unhappiness Feeling successful Racing with House Money If it's not fun, why are you doing it? --------------- Check out our new Hub Experience/Condo Combo package deal for only $475. Limited time offer! Book directly with C26operations@gmail.com Coach Mike is accepting full-time athletes. Please check out the benefits of Customized Weekly Coaching here or contact Mike directly at: CrushingIron@gmail.com Registration is now open for the C26 Club Training Program. Take the worry and stress out of your 2021 season planning, recovering, taper, etc. For more information, please visit www.C26Triathlon.com/the-c26-club Looking for a swim analysis, personalized zones for training, and an awesome experience? Check out our New C26 Hub Training Center in Chattanooga. C26 Gear is now available (for a limited time) at www.c26triathlon.com/c26-store A great way to support the podcast! 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

Jul 7, 2021

There's a lot of beauty in bad days. They can remind us that we're in the ballpark, we still need work, or help us realize patience. We always have work to do and successful triathletes don't get too high or too low depending on the day. So much of this sport is mental and if you can focus on controlling how you look at things, you will be in a better place to race. Just because a gadget is out there doesn't mean you need it. Some of the best athletes train by feel and effort. Also.. how bike training helps your run, how to adjust mindsets, and letting go of "easy." And… How to tell when your training is going well. Topics: From a training plan to coaching Negative split for the year Mike's wake-up call The concept of easy The beauty of Shit Shows The quick fix lifestyle The Hardest Ironman Training Plan on the Planet We always have work to do Always be hungry Ticket gate vs. crossing the turnstile Are you where you "think" you should be? Behind on Swimming? Improving three sports at a time Patience with the come back You can't defer life How to tell when training is going well Impatience and perfection Running to enjoy it Smart devices vs. Chrono You don't need to buy everything Bike to be a stronger runner Outthinking yourself No lead-up is ever going to be perfect --------------- Check out our new Hub Experience/Condo Combo package deal for only $475. Limited time offer! Book directly with C26operations@gmail.com Coach Mike is accepting full-time athletes. Please check out the benefits of Customized Weekly Coaching here or contact Mike directly at: CrushingIron@gmail.com Registration is now open for the C26 Club Training Program. Take the worry and stress out of your 2021 season planning, recovering, taper, etc. For more information, please visit www.C26Triathlon.com/the-c26-club Looking for a swim analysis, personalized zones for training, and an awesome experience? Check out our New C26 Hub Training Center in Chattanooga. C26 Gear is now available (for a limited time) at www.c26triathlon.com/c26-store A great way to support the podcast! 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

Jul 2, 2021

The nuances can make or break your race. Today, we get into what to look for, how to think about it, and fix it, often times on the fly. We look at why Ironman is such a difficult race to perfect from an effort and nutritional perspective. We look at how recognize warning signs, how to adjust, and how to come back to baseline before our race goes to hell. Topics: Ironman Coeur d'Alene was tough for AG's and Pros Lionel Sanders and Sam Long at it again 70.3 vs. Ironman Nutrition in a Full Plan A, B and C Making Mistakes and Correcting them in race Fitness vs. Nutrition How to Practice Nutrition correctly Why Races can go wrong Building Up for your Race What to do when you can't run Expecting and knowing that bad things will happen Adjusting on the fly Zone 4 Lungs and Zone 2 Legs You'd better know what heat feels like When HR is jumping out of your chest The 5 minute bike test Swim Fitness Paying attention to how you feel In Race Recovery Dumb Trainers vs. Smart Trainers Don't force feed power or effort --------------- Check out our new Hub Experience/Condo Combo package deal for only $475. Limited time offer! Book directly with C26operations@gmail.com Coach Mike is accepting full-time athletes. Please check out the benefits of Customized Weekly Coaching here or contact Mike directly at: CrushingIron@gmail.com Registration is now open for the C26 Club Training Program. Take the worry and stress out of your 2021 season planning, recovering, taper, etc. For more information, please visit www.C26Triathlon.com/the-c26-club Looking for a swim analysis, personalized zones for training, and an awesome experience? Check out our New C26 Hub Training Center in Chattanooga. C26 Gear is now available (for a limited time) at www.c26triathlon.com/c26-store A great way to support the podcast! 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

Jun 29, 2021

It was a Wild weekend of Racing and C26 Triathlon Camping and we get into it all. Plus, we really look at why we might do such a tough sport and what keeps driving people to the finish line. We contend that you must do hard things to improve in life and they create a Ripple Effect across everything you do. Race energy, training breakthroughs, and building confidence. Topics: - Why do we do this? - Beginnings and Endings - Feeling accomplished - The power of people - Isolation and the difficulty of sport - Perfection in a bubble - Race Energy - Breakthroughs in training - Growing through sport - Breaking through our limits - That sense of accomplishment - Confidence to do whatever it is - The Ripple Effect - "It wasn't that bad" - The Ego - Question Everything - Choosing to Underachieve --------------- Check out our new Hub Experience/Condo Combo package deal for only $475. Limited time offer! Book directly with C26operations@gmail.com Coach Mike is accepting full-time athletes. Please check out the benefits of Customized Weekly Coaching here or contact Mike directly at: CrushingIron@gmail.com Registration is now open for the C26 Club Training Program. Take the worry and stress out of your 2021 season planning, recovering, taper, etc. For more information, please visit www.C26Triathlon.com/the-c26-club Looking for a swim analysis, personalized zones for training, and an awesome experience? Check out our New C26 Hub Training Center in Chattanooga. C26 Gear is now available (for a limited time) at www.c26triathlon.com/c26-store A great way to support the podcast! 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

Jun 24, 2021

This is an energized cast inspired by you. Some great open water training/workout ideas. We talk double-transition strategy and give insight for spectators. We look at how to race your 70.3 if your A-Race is a full. Swallow water in the swim? We have some thoughts on that. What about running a marathon during your triathlon training? Smart trainer vs. Dumb trainer and the power meter combination. Aero helmets vs. Road helmets if you have a hot race. Worth the trade off? This one is caffeinated. Topics: Hub/Condo Combo pricing goes up July 15 Our podcast legacy slot Dual Transition preparation Open Water Swim workouts Swim-a-ghetti Fall A-Race Full IM Training . . . how do you handle your 70.3? The pandemic gave me too many races… what should be priority? Marathons in the middle of training Tour de France prediction Core temp return on investment Don't blow past your systems check Aero Helmet vs Road Helmet hot races Open water bloating solutions How to not swallow water in the swim Shaved legs? Sprints and Olys year round? Smart trainers and power meters Cycling groups - Are they a good way to train? --------------- Check out our new Hub Experience/Condo Combo package deal for only $475. Limited time offer! Book directly with C26operations@gmail.com Coach Mike is accepting full-time athletes. Please check out the benefits of Customized Weekly Coaching here or contact Mike directly at: CrushingIron@gmail.com Registration is now open for the C26 Club Training Program. Take the worry and stress out of your 2021 season planning, recovering, taper, etc. For more information, please visit www.C26Triathlon.com/the-c26-club Looking for a swim analysis, personalized zones for training, and an awesome experience? Check out our New C26 Hub Training Center in Chattanooga. C26 Gear is now available (for a limited time) at www.c26triathlon.com/c26-store A great way to support the podcast! 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

Jun 22, 2021

This podcast was inspired by a vulnerable post about body image in our closed Facebook group. We touch on that, then get into healthy approaches to training, including eating enough to sustain our training, not feeling obligated to impress your coach, and why we should leave room for growth from mistakes. We get into how coaches can and should remove the burdens from your busy life. YOU are ultimately in charge of your training and only you know the intended outcome. You have the power to make decisions along the way that enhance your health and happiness. Topics: Hub/Condo Deal Ending July 15 Des Moines 70.3 Thoughts Formula One Lessons with Coach Robbie New Tires for your Big Race? Body Image Eating and Health Are you eating Enough? Training shouldn't be punishment Unhealthy Relationships with training The strength in vulnerability Our training plans are in pencil You are in charge of your training "Day off and don't argue with me" Soviet gymnasts Burden Removal Bobby Knight, Nick Saban, Phil Jackson How we approach coaching Allowing room for mistakes and growth Athlete/Person love School teachers and kids --------------- Check out our new Hub Experience/Condo Combo package deal for only $475. Limited time offer! Book directly with C26operations@gmail.com Coach Mike is accepting full-time athletes. Please check out the benefits of Customized Weekly Coaching here or contact Mike directly at: CrushingIron@gmail.com Registration is now open for the C26 Club Training Program. Take the worry and stress out of your 2021 season planning, recovering, taper, etc. For more information, please visit www.C26Triathlon.com/the-c26-club Looking for a swim analysis, personalized zones for training, and an awesome experience? Check out our New C26 Hub Training Center in Chattanooga. C26 Gear is now available (for a limited time) at www.c26triathlon.com/c26-store A great way to support the podcast! 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

Jun 18, 2021

How do we find happiness in the process? A lot of triathletes have "the worst day ever" or "I'm ready for the podium" workouts, but how can we gravitate more towards the middle? How do we leave our brain behind and have fun and satisfaction from doing the work? Today, we dive into training to get better without focusing on the end results and numbers. We're all putting together a puzzle and there's a lot of power in seeing the beauty in a new picture every day, even if it isn't quite finished. Also, when to ramp up load, putting on blinders, and when you should skip workouts. Topics: Possibility Training 4100 for 41 Endless Pool - Swimming Comparison Finding your nugget How do you engage with what you're doing? Appropriately Challenging 100 Days of Running Load me up Coach Having Restraint Small Ball in Triathlon Training A Chronic Problem for Triathletes When you should ramp up Load The signs of Good Training How do you really work at getting better? Progress Equals Happiness Time Lapse Puzzle Analogy All the pieces matter Every day is an exciting new picture The joy in discovery "I like where this is headed" Don't go on vacation from your goals Put your blinders on "The best trainer I've ever had" Leave your brain at home Crappy and Great days are the outliers This is about having fun with your life Do you HAVE TO get your workout in? Skip a workout! Training lessons from Yelp! --------------- Check out our new Hub Experience/Condo Combo package deal for only $475. Limited time offer! Book directly with C26operations@gmail.com Coach Mike is accepting full-time athletes. Please check out the benefits of Customized Weekly Coaching here or contact Mike directly at: CrushingIron@gmail.com Registration is now open for the C26 Club Training Program. Take the worry and stress out of your 2021 season planning, recovering, taper, etc. For more information, please visit www.C26Triathlon.com/the-c26-club Looking for a swim analysis, personalized zones for training, and an awesome experience? Check out our New C26 Hub Training Center in Chattanooga. C26 Gear is now available (for a limited time) at www.c26triathlon.com/c26-store A great way to support the podcast! 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

Jun 15, 2021

Are you training for goals or the Possibilities. It's an interesting distinction, but when you leave it open ended there's less "what do I do next" and more discovery. This is one them from today's cast, the other is, in order to reach the heights we know we can reach, we have to do the work. We talk about the Olympic Swim Trials and how swimmers don't get caught up in gadgets, but focus on how to get better and train for the possibilities. We also talk about how to get faster on the bike and why the best way to get better in this sport is by keeping things simple. Topics: 41 in 36 Base Nutrition as a hair care product The overload of deceptive information in triathlon How to keep training simple Optimism and Hope Turning inward to be more consistent What if you fail to reach your expectations? What's wrong with trying to feel good every day in training? US Swim Trials It's all about the sweat equity How Spiritual connection lines up with training Distracted lives Doing the work can be boring and monotonous Swimmers and Hyper Focus What it takes for long term consistency Do you want it right now or Right? What if you get behind in training? How to get faster on the bike It takes TIME to get better The Work to Buy Ratio in triathlon The "not knowing" as the fun part Possibility Training vs. Certainty Training --------------- Check out our new Hub Experience/Condo Combo package deal for only $475. Limited time offer! Book directly with C26operations@gmail.com Coach Mike is accepting full-time athletes. Please check out the benefits of Customized Weekly Coaching here or contact Mike directly at: CrushingIron@gmail.com Registration is now open for the C26 Club Training Program. Take the worry and stress out of your 2021 season planning, recovering, taper, etc. For more information, please visit www.C26Triathlon.com/the-c26-club Looking for a swim analysis, personalized zones for training, and an awesome experience? Check out our New C26 Hub Training Center in Chattanooga. C26 Gear is now available (for a limited time) at www.c26triathlon.com/c26-store A great way to support the podcast! 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

Jun 10, 2021

If you don't like hair cut stories, skip to 10 minute mark. After that it's all about how to handle the heat, humidity and dew point. How you should train in it, when you should not train in it. We look at how pace, RPE, and recovery are effected by heat and especially Dew Point. We discuss what is too hard in heat and how best to prepare for training in heat and hot races. Can you tame your ego enough to run outside when it's hot? We get into the purpose of bricks and good heat volume tactics. Topics: Mike and Robbie's Hair Cut delirium Heat, Humidity, Dew Point overview (starts at 10 minutes) Heat acclimation Heart Rate too high? RPE and Recovery are different Are you "losing fitness or speed?" What are you doing BEFORE you run in heat? The Dew Point crushes people Pushing too hard in heat . . . how you'll know Weight Loss and Heat The best way to run yourself into the ground Managing stress Taming your ego The problem with "throwing in" a Sprint or Oly Crushing Yourself doesn't make you better or faster The main objective of training Getting wrecked in heat doesn't make you faster Why Sprints and Olys can be more dangerous The Garmin "Heat Acclimation" function Rekindling your spirit to train when it's hot When you get off the the bike in a race . . . Running off the bike Mentality Having Patience in the heat --------------- Check out our new Hub Experience/Condo Combo package deal for only $475. Limited time offer! Book directly with C26operations@gmail.com Coach Mike is accepting full-time athletes. Please check out the benefits of Customized Weekly Coaching here or contact Mike directly at: CrushingIron@gmail.com Registration is now open for the C26 Club Training Program. Take the worry and stress out of your 2021 season planning, recovering, taper, etc. For more information, please visit www.C26Triathlon.com/the-c26-club Looking for a swim analysis, personalized zones for training, and an awesome experience? Check out our New C26 Hub Training Center in Chattanooga. C26 Gear is now available (for a limited time) at www.c26triathlon.com/c26-store A great way to support the podcast! 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

Jun 7, 2021

It started with a simple question: How do swimmers get a better feel for the water? Then it went all on into how and why triathletes should approach swimming. We talk about the importance of speed work, how to get the best catch and explain early vertical forearm. We also look at breaking the pull buoy addiction and the key to keeping legs high in the water. Kicking is always a hot button and we'll explain why it actually slows many triathletes down. And finally, we give you practical approach for picking the most valuable tactics for making you a better swimmer. Topics: Hub visit recap Blue Ridge - Heat and Hills Eagleman this weekend Michael Phelps Feel for the water Finding Your Bike Gear Happy Place Swimming dexterity and flexibility Hand, wrist, forearm, elbow as levers Early vertical forearm explained Grabbing the stillest water Swim intervals and pain Hypoxic Breathing Understanding balance in the water Kicking . . . Most underrated body part when it comes to swimming When kicking slows you down Pull Buoy addiction Anterior Pelvic Tilt issues Sinking legs and how to beat it Propelling through the water Find two things you can practically address Why do triathletes neglect the swim Building your Cadillac Swim Engine Swimming can't win the race, but it can lose it Use your swim time wisely It's about feel, strength, and staying high in the water --------------- Check out our new Hub Experience/Condo Combo package deal for only $475. Limited time offer! Book directly with C26operations@gmail.com Coach Mike is accepting full-time athletes. Please check out the benefits of Customized Weekly Coaching here or contact Mike directly at: CrushingIron@gmail.com Registration is now open for the C26 Club Training Program. Take the worry and stress out of your 2021 season planning, recovering, taper, etc. For more information, please visit www.C26Triathlon.com/the-c26-club Looking for a swim analysis, personalized zones for training, and an awesome experience? Check out our New C26 Hub Training Center in Chattanooga. C26 Gear is now available (for a limited time) at www.c26triathlon.com/c26-store A great way to support the podcast! 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

Jun 3, 2021

We start with discussion on the Iron Cowboy's 100 straight days of Iron Distance triathlons. Then we get into creating your desired lifestyle in and around triathlon. How anything is possible when we define what fuels us. We look at balancing our days with workouts and where to cut training to find more fulfillment in the process. How do you truly reach your potential? We openly discuss the toughest and most rewarding parts of coaching and how we relate to athletes. Topics: Reaction to Iron Cowboy's 100 Straight Days Mental/Emotional Focus of Racing Power of support/people 100 Days of Anything What Fuels You? 70.3 Shape is Ironman Shape? Creating Your Own Lifestyle Setting Boundaries Community in a Modern World . . . What is it? Balancing a demanding life The most valuable commodity in triathlon 15 Minutes for You Every day Navigating Daily Issues and Training The Coaching Life Reaching Your Potential Motivation is up to YOU What makes this all fulfilling? What's the hardest part of coaching --------------- Check out our new Hub Experience/Condo Combo package deal for only $475. Limited time offer! Book directly with C26operations@gmail.com Coach Mike is accepting full-time athletes. Please check out the benefits of Customized Weekly Coaching here or contact Mike directly at: CrushingIron@gmail.com Registration is now open for the C26 Club Training Program. Take the worry and stress out of your 2021 season planning, recovering, taper, etc. For more information, please visit www.C26Triathlon.com/the-c26-club Looking for a swim analysis, personalized zones for training, and an awesome experience? Check out our New C26 Hub Training Center in Chattanooga. C26 Gear is now available (for a limited time) at www.c26triathlon.com/c26-store A great way to support the podcast! 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

Jun 1, 2021

It's easy to do things we're good at, but triathlon weaknesses usually set the race tone. Today we talk about how we've been pushing each other to work on the weak links in our game. We also explain how strengths can turn weakness because we "think we got it." We look at training "trouble signs" and finding ways to enjoy disciples we may not like or neglect. It's hard to race well when you have a glaring weakness…. Progress, not perfection is the name of the game in triathlon. Roll when it's hot. Topics: C26 on Tik Tok? Double Rides on the Weekend We're both addressing our weaknesses When Cycling is your weakness . . . even if you don't think it is It can all come back to swimming What it takes to commit to overall improvement It's all about energy expenditure How do we improve? Your weakness may actually be consistency (Mike) When we get into training trouble When strengths become your weaknesses Don't run when you should ride When you don't have time for Volume Wheelbarrows full of bricks The best way to get there is . . . to get there Making starting your workouts easier We can always seem to find an excuse How to recognize the fastest swimmers at the race What was clicking when you were in your best shape? Great as the enemy of good Progress not perfection Paralyzed by perfect Fortune cookie podcast --------------- Check out our new Hub Experience/Condo Combo package deal for only $475. Limited time offer! Book directly with C26operations@gmail.com Coach Mike is accepting full-time athletes. Please check out the benefits of Customized Weekly Coaching here or contact Mike directly at: CrushingIron@gmail.com Registration is now open for the C26 Club Training Program. Take the worry and stress out of your 2021 season planning, recovering, taper, etc. For more information, please visit www.C26Triathlon.com/the-c26-club Looking for a swim analysis, personalized zones for training, and an awesome experience? Check out our New C26 Hub Training Center in Chattanooga. C26 Gear is now available (for a limited time) at www.c26triathlon.com/c26-store A great way to support the podcast! 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

May 28, 2021

Are you at peace with your training/racing efforts, or is something holding you back? Today, we get into flirting with the fringe to explore your limits. We talk about real ways to get faster in this sport and where that process starts. We talk about tempo and interval work and how to understand your effort from Z2 through 100% and why it's so important to push yourself in the swim and bike. We explain accumulated fatigue, how it feels and why it's working. And finally, we explore delusional contentment. Topics: Chattanooga cools off "We're back" to training Digging Deep When we forget this sport is hard Long Grinding Swims, Bikes, or Runs Uncomfortable tempo workouts Most athletes under train the swim Recognizing your pitfalls, weaknesses and fears Just keep spinning Mixing cadence on the bike How to build speed and power on the bike Understanding 100% vs. 70 or 80% effort Obsession with day to day or week to week improvement Accumulated Fatigue and how it works The intent is to Do Your Best Why are you so afraid to bonk? Fear of being uncomfortable Walking on the run How life translates to pushing it in races What's a real obstacle and what's not? When racing is our escape Ignoring vs. Obsessing Thinking things into being worse Taper Phantom Pains Re-directing thought patterns Don't Think About It What is Contentment? Are you at peace with your training or racing effort? --------------- Check out our new Hub Experience/Condo Combo package deal for only $475. Limited time offer! Book directly with C26operations@gmail.com Coach Mike is accepting full-time athletes. Please check out the benefits of Customized Weekly Coaching here or contact Mike directly at: CrushingIron@gmail.com Registration is now open for the C26 Club Training Program. Take the worry and stress out of your 2021 season planning, recovering, taper, etc. For more information, please visit www.C26Triathlon.com/the-c26-club Looking for a swim analysis, personalized zones for training, and an awesome experience? Check out our New C26 Hub Training Center in Chattanooga. C26 Gear is now available (for a limited time) at www.c26triathlon.com/c26-store A great way to support the podcast! 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

May 25, 2021

It was a massive weekend in Chattanooga and at the C26 Hub. We had fifty people racing and hundreds stopped in to say hi. Today, we reflect on Chattanooga 70.3 with a pretty intense reminder of how tough racing can be. We critique the swim start a bit and discuss how unfortunate it was to have the first cyclist in and last cyclist out so close together. We look at racing mistakes and how to work on them. And generally get into the principle of how race day means being ready to dig deep. Topics: We're out of "spectator shape" This race felt back to normal Swim start critique Did you underestimate the swim? Were you diligent in cooling yourself all day? When nutrition is overrated Making smart decisions on the move The number one way to beat the heat Shout out to the chill people race morning and the volunteers We knew it was a slow swim as soon as we saw the water People forget how hard triathlon is Good wake up call race We need to practice digging deep When you should try to "blow up" How cycling training translates to the race Don't assume anything . . . racing is unpredictable Are you sure you over-biked? It's all about your mindset What if you had to use a new bike on race day? Learn from your race and practice --------------- Check out our new Hub Experience/Condo Combo package deal for only $475. Limited time offer! Book directly with C26operations@gmail.com Coach Mike is accepting full-time athletes. Please check out the benefits of Customized Weekly Coaching here or contact Mike directly at: CrushingIron@gmail.com Registration is now open for the C26 Club Training Program. Take the worry and stress out of your 2021 season planning, recovering, taper, etc. For more information, please visit www.C26Triathlon.com/the-c26-club Looking for a swim analysis, personalized zones for training, and an awesome experience? Check out our New C26 Hub Training Center in Chattanooga. C26 Gear is now available (for a limited time) at www.c26triathlon.com/c26-store A great way to support the podcast! 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

May 19, 2021

We live in Chattanooga and have done this race many times. This weekend, especially with the heat, it's all about pacing and fueling. Overdoing the bike could cost you dearly on the run. We get into fueling and cooling strategy, how to know if and when you're ready to push the bike/run. We talk about the hills, the flats, how to approach a downstream "long" swim, and critical run information that could make or break your race. Can't wait to see you all in Chattanooga! Topics: Follow us on Instagram: C26_Triathlon Come see us at the C26 Hub in Chattanooga Whatever happens, stick with it Swim Start Walk - What to pay attention to Fueling Pre-swim When to put on your wetsuit Strategy for Swim When and where to strip wetsuit T1 - Long-ish Run. Be purposeful but patient Bike mounting tips Watch your water bottles First 5 miles of bike course can be rough First 25 mile strategy The "Big" hill Last 25 miles Climb at Mile 45 and fast descent When to push the bike Pacing and fueling the bike and run Always know where your effort level is Aid station chaos and why you may want to carry First big hill out of T2 Rolling hot roads Greenway thoughts Bridge number one Pedestrian bridge When to Let it Rip on the run --------------- Check out our new Hub Experience/Condo Combo package deal for only $475. Limited time offer! Book directly with C26operations@gmail.com Coach Mike is accepting full-time athletes. Please check out the benefits of Customized Weekly Coaching here or contact Mike directly at: CrushingIron@gmail.com Registration is now open for the C26 Club Training Program. Take the worry and stress out of your 2021 season planning, recovering, taper, etc. For more information, please visit www.C26Triathlon.com/the-c26-club Looking for a swim analysis, personalized zones for training, and an awesome experience? Check out our New C26 Hub Training Center in Chattanooga. C26 Gear is now available (for a limited time) at www.c26triathlon.com/c26-store A great way to support the podcast! 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

May 18, 2021

We can't get faster every day. There has to be an unloading process to recover. Today we look at the point of taper, the importance of taking days off, and down weeks. We talk about heat and altitude acclimation, and how training should relieve stress. Sometimes you just don't have it and there could be a simple reason: because you're tired. As coaches we often look at a red in training peaks and see a green because it means your body needed it. Pressure equals force and all stress creates pressure. Identify what your body needs. What would you do if you had a choice day tomorrow? Topics: Taper Analogies Facebook group input Follow C26 Triathlon on Instagram Sometimes You're Just Tired Life Affects Your Body Heat Acclimation Altitude Acclimation Water temp and pace Mike's teaching water aerobics? Cookie Guilt Job, relationship, life stress matters Control what you can Triathlon should RELIEVE stress Save the "gritting through it" for race day I just didn't have it today When Red in Training Peaks is a Green You have to unload There's no such thing as always going up What would you do if you had a choice day? The most exhausting days are mental Pressure equals Force Embracing the Unknown --------------- Check out our new Hub Experience/Condo Combo package deal for only $475. Limited time offer! Book directly with C26operations@gmail.com Coach Mike is accepting full-time athletes. Please check out the benefits of Customized Weekly Coaching here or contact Mike directly at: CrushingIron@gmail.com Registration is now open for the C26 Club Training Program. Take the worry and stress out of your 2021 season planning, recovering, taper, etc. For more information, please visit www.C26Triathlon.com/the-c26-club Looking for a swim analysis, personalized zones for training, and an awesome experience? Check out our New C26 Hub Training Center in Chattanooga. C26 Gear is now available (for a limited time) at www.c26triathlon.com/c26-store A great way to support the podcast! 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

May 13, 2021

Today we opened up to athletes in our Crushing Iron Facebook Group. Some great questions, including: How to look at and manage taper, including diet. Power in aero vs. standing up and what to look for. Understanding Effort over Pace in swim, bike, and run. Training in Gray Zones. How to progress through a 70.3. Improving speed over the years. Balancing power, pace, and the course. And beating burnout. Questions/Topics: C26 Hub Grand Opening at Chattanooga 70.3 Ironman Chattanooga Training Weekend Talk about the Taper Looking at taper as peaking Aero position on the bike Power difference between sitting up and aero Why to train aero on hills Training at 1/2 marathon pace Pace vs. Effort Training in the Gray Zone Zone 2, 3, and 4 Tattoo Analogy Progression through a 70.3 Racing on an "effort scale" How to run the Ironman Marathon Racing when undertrained Bike cleats and power?? Improving speed over the years Being blindsided by improvements Belief . . . and getting your mind out of the way Swim PACE expectations Planning and race selection Balancing power with pace and course How do you comeback from burnout? --------------- Check out our new Hub Experience/Condo Combo package deal for only $475. Limited time offer! Book directly with C26operations@gmail.com Coach Mike is accepting full-time athletes. Please check out the benefits of Customized Weekly Coaching here or contact Mike directly at: CrushingIron@gmail.com Registration is now open for the C26 Club Training Program. Take the worry and stress out of your 2021 season planning, recovering, taper, etc. For more information, please visit www.C26Triathlon.com/the-c26-club Looking for a swim analysis, personalized zones for training, and an awesome experience? Check out our New C26 Hub Training Center in Chattanooga. C26 Gear is now available (for a limited time) at www.c26triathlon.com/c26-store A great way to support the podcast! 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

May 10, 2021

The best athletes don't worry about bad breaks or rough weather conditions, they prepare for them. Today starts with Coach Robbie professing his new interest in Formula One Racing and how the strategy applies to the run in triathlon. We go through different ways to take anxiety out of your preparations so you can focus on problem solving. We get into several common scenarios and how you can learn to "adjust and correct" on the fly when your race isn't going as planned. Races always bring pain and challenges, how are you going to plan and adjust? Topics: Chattanooga 70.3 - Hot or Cold? Come by the C26 Grand Opening at Chattanooga 70.3 Mikes Ironman Chattanooga training begins Our coaches camp Formula One Racing?? It's not about where you start, but where you end up It's all about the back half of the run Giving up time on the bike to gain more on the run Panic and paying overnight shipping Racing in a sea of athletes but thinking independently It's like playing in our Super Bowl Don't focus on other people or things you can't control How to quit worrying about the weather Play chess, not checkers Can you grind through "less than perfect?" How to make every decision in a race Taking chances in training Can you rally when something goes wrong? Going all out . . . then settling in during training Gather yourself WHILE MOVING How do you fix it? Trouble shooting on the fly It's not about the start of a race --------------- Check out our new Hub Experience/Condo Combo package deal for only $475. Limited time offer! Book directly with C26operations@gmail.com Coach Mike is accepting full-time athletes. Please check out the benefits of Customized Weekly Coaching here or contact Mike directly at: CrushingIron@gmail.com Registration is now open for the C26 Club Training Program. Take the worry and stress out of your 2021 season planning, recovering, taper, etc. For more information, please visit www.C26Triathlon.com/the-c26-club Looking for a swim analysis, personalized zones for training, and an awesome experience? Check out our New C26 Hub Training Center in Chattanooga. C26 Gear is now available (for a limited time) at www.c26triathlon.com/c26-store A great way to support the podcast! 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

May 6, 2021

A lot of us use this sport as a vehicle to be better people and athletes but do you feel "free" or are you holding guilt, regret, and fear? Today we talk about common situations in triathlon that can impact your joy in the sport and life. We talk about changing baseline stress, hanging around till you're ready, and 60 minutes of "something." You're an adult and you can be whoever you want to be. Are you taking that seriously? Are you facing fears? Are you carrying shame? Are you living, training, and racing free? Topics: C26 Hub Grand Opening - Chattanooga 70.3 Weekend Sticking with this sport for a tough year When our baseline of stress changes Being all about doing the best you can When triathlon is a life saver Some "turned off" during the pandemic When your race becomes a goal 100 Day Run Streaks "Hanging around" until you're ready When all three sports start to click When you're late to your own party Re-thinking your training priority Living the dream You can be whoever you want to be You're an adult . . . do you Finding the groove again with "60 minutes of something" Carrying guilt and shame Forgiveness The pain in hypocrisy Show grace to people when they can't for themselves What self-care looks like Face your fear --------------- Check out our new Hub Experience/Condo Combo package deal for only $475. Limited time offer! Book directly with C26operations@gmail.com Coach Mike is accepting full-time athletes. Please check out the benefits of Customized Weekly Coaching here or contact Mike directly at: CrushingIron@gmail.com Registration is now open for the C26 Club Training Program. Take the worry and stress out of your 2021 season planning, recovering, taper, etc. For more information, please visit www.C26Triathlon.com/the-c26-club Looking for a swim analysis, personalized zones for training, and an awesome experience? Check out our New C26 Hub Training Center in Chattanooga. C26 Gear is now available (for a limited time) at www.c26triathlon.com/c26-store A great way to support the podcast! 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

May 3, 2021

We start with Ironman 70.3 St. George talk and the Lionel Sanders/Sam Long battle. Also, talk Danielle Ryf and her self-awareness. Then we shift into racing free and letting it rip. The feeling, the mindset, and ability to love that place. We look at finding true joy in the journey of triathlon. Understanding small gains and the ability to truly care about yourself while using training and racing as a way to grow as a person. Turning inward and cutting off the need to reach for external energy. Filing away positives from good workouts and how to recognize lessons from "bad" workouts instead of carrying their burden. Topics: This Year is Flying Shoe and Watch Talk Chattanooga 70.3 Events at C26 St. George 70.3 Coverage Unbelievable scenery Lionel Sanders puts hammer down Bike for Show Run for Dough Sam Long - Strategic Mistakes? Letting go and just running Daniela Ryf and self-awareness Racing Free and Happy Belief shifts Biology Is your desire slowing dying? Do you get too close to the Flame? Calm down Using Training and Racing to Grow as a person Triathlon as a filler in life? Constantly reaching for external energy What do YOU get from your workouts? Carry lessons learned not the burden What was the REASON for a good workout? You save the world one person at a time Doing things a lot makes you better at them --------------- Check out our new Hub Experience/Condo Combo package deal for only $475. Limited time offer! Book directly with C26operations@gmail.com Coach Mike is accepting full-time athletes. Please check out the benefits of Customized Weekly Coaching here or contact Mike directly at: CrushingIron@gmail.com Registration is now open for the C26 Club Training Program. Take the worry and stress out of your 2021 season planning, recovering, taper, etc. For more information, please visit www.C26Triathlon.com/the-c26-club Looking for a swim analysis, personalized zones for training, and an awesome experience? Check out our New C26 Hub Training Center in Chattanooga. C26 Gear is now available (for a limited time) at www.c26triathlon.com/c26-store A great way to support the podcast! 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

Apr 29, 2021

What if you could have that "new to triathlon" excitement all the time? Today we look at sort of creating a re-birth in the sport while using the experience you've built. The "old you" meets the "new you" and how that can be so powerful. Also...understanding effort, power, and pace ranges on a deep level so you can execute in a race. We get into diet flux, and the guilt, falling off wagons and shame and how to start over when it seems like you've blown the comeback. Topics: We're not immune to mistakes Our wide range of athletes Falling into a great race Don't put limits on your attitude Trying to be the OLD YOU Why its so fun when we start Having a "re-birth" in triathlon Not giving yourself a limit Race Free, Train Free Knowing your Ranges Understanding and executing swim efforts Unlocking your next gear/level Long rids vs. short efforts Fluid Form and faster Understanding your tool box and how to use it Do you really need a new shiny tool? Hold off on the Jackhammer Guilt, Shame, of falling off a good habit Diet fluxes Setting up positive life trends Going bankrupt What are we gonna lose if we start over? Finding excitement - re-discovering expectations Are you a step closer today? --------------- Coach Mike is accepting full-time athletes. Please check out the benefits of Customized Weekly Coaching here or contact Mike directly at: CrushingIron@gmail.com Registration is now open for the C26 Club Training Program. Take the worry and stress out of your 2021 season planning, recovering, taper, etc. For more information, please visit www.C26Triathlon.com/the-c26-club Looking for a swim analysis, personalized zones for training, and an awesome experience? Check out our New C26 Hub Training Center in Chattanooga. C26 Gear is now available (for a limited time) at www.c26triathlon.com/c26-store A great way to support the podcast! 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

Apr 26, 2021

Are you racing smart or chasing your ego? Early season races bring all the elements and today we talk about how to handle them along with when smart overcomes fast, which is often. Tri-Calc and predicting your race times can have an adverse affect on your performance. Unrealistic goals and not paying attention to the conditions can distort in-race decision making and ruin a race. Lots of St. George talk and being your best in all race conditions. Also, check out our newly offered Ironman Chattanooga Training weekend. Topics: Ironman Chattanooga Training Weekend - Click here for details St. George "What if" IMTX? Dealing with wild weather Body adapting to weather early in season Chattanooga races bookend the change of seasons Racing in the rain Temperature Sweet Spot Range Body working harder to cool AND to heat up Dew point, heat index, and how you adapt Tri-Calc Dangers Comparing your results to the field How you can ruin your race day Confidence in your body of work? In-Race adjustments Being Smart vs. Fast How smart can you be on Race Day? Hold Back from the get go Fast thoughts and anxiety Triathlete Rigidity Chasing your ego Going on feel/Effort When Plan B becomes Plan A What does success look like to you? When time is irrelevant Races are won at the end --------------- Coach Mike is accepting full-time athletes. Please check out the benefits of Customized Weekly Coaching here or contact Mike directly at: CrushingIron@gmail.com Registration is now open for the C26 Club Training Program. Take the worry and stress out of your 2021 season planning, recovering, taper, etc. For more information, please visit www.C26Triathlon.com/the-c26-club Looking for a swim analysis, personalized zones for training, and an awesome experience? Check out our New C26 Hub Training Center in Chattanooga. C26 Gear is now available (for a limited time) at www.c26triathlon.com/c26-store A great way to support the podcast! 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

Apr 22, 2021

Do you have a tendency to look at training as an obligation or something that excites you? Today, we get into this often destructive habit and talk about how to really find what motivates you and excites you about training. We look at what makes a net positive workout and why it's so hard to stop when we're ahead. Transitions in your daily life may be the secret to feeling good and maintaining energy. Why do we always feel like we HAVE TO do more?? Do you really know what makes you happy? Training in a way that keeps you healthy. Topics: Check out our Hub/Condo Combo Experience Ironman Chattanooga Training Weekend Tired legs when we start, feeling good at the end Does training Excite you? Ironman doesn't always have to be a grind Don't make training an obligation Tough schedules/routines What are you trying to fulfill? Net positive workouts Why do we feel like we HAVE TO or SHOULD do more? Workout mode or in the moment? Burnout — triathlon as coping Too much?? Long term patterns Addictive natures What excites you in general? Serial Dieters How to top when we're ahead Searching for answers without the right question Triathlon —- why we do it? Do you really know what makes you happy? Crafting the ability to stop at the right time Creating transitions in daily life Enough is enough Stretching too thin is how we break\ --------------- Coach Mike is accepting full-time athletes. Please check out the benefits of Customized Weekly Coaching here or contact Mike directly at: CrushingIron@gmail.com Registration is now open for the C26 Club Training Program. Take the worry and stress out of your 2021 season planning, recovering, taper, etc. For more information, please visit www.C26Triathlon.com/the-c26-club Looking for a swim analysis, personalized zones for training, and an awesome experience? Check out our New C26 Hub Training Center in Chattanooga. C26 Gear is now available (for a limited time) at www.c26triathlon.com/c26-store A great way to support the podcast! 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

Apr 19, 2021

We tend to forget how tough early season races are, and after a big layoff the conditions can really get in our heads. We judge our results too hard and forget who we really are. Today we talk about how to approach your race from the morning through the end of the run. We get into heat, core temp, and a concept called "racing on the defensive." We also talk about metrics and data obsession and how it can lead you into a dark place. What are you searching for in this sport? Is your fastest race still in you? Topics: New swim start for Chattanoogas 70.3 Chatt 70.3 participant list around 3,000 Ironman loading up the races Crowded courses Racing is just like training, but . . . Staying "in the middle" after racing Being hot on the run starts when you wake up Once you get overheated, it's over TSS score myths Core temperature and RPE on hot days Trying to get "cold" on the course Chill before the run You have to have the energy and rest before you can be resilient How tough are you? Is your fastest race still in you? Racing on the Defensive Obsessing about metrics and data What are you searching for? Mentally opening the door to pain --------------- Coach Mike is accepting full-time athletes. Please check out the benefits of Customized Weekly Coaching here or contact Mike directly at: CrushingIron@gmail.com Registration is now open for the C26 Club Training Program. Take the worry and stress out of your 2021 season planning, recovering, taper, etc. For more information, please visit www.C26Triathlon.com/the-c26-club Looking for a swim analysis, personalized zones for training, and an awesome experience? Check out our New C26 Hub Training Center in Chattanooga. C26 Gear is now available (for a limited time) at www.c26triathlon.com/c26-store A great way to support the podcast! 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

Apr 15, 2021

Strategy for attacking a 70.3 has changed a bit over the years with more and more people "racing" it from the opening gun. Today we look at the "strategy within the strategy" to give you the best chance at nailing your next 70.3. We look at race week, pre-race warm up, and everything in race. When to lay back and when to get on the offensive. How to handle your custom taper. Smooth and uneventful transitions. And especially, how to not come out too hot on the run. Topics: Do you "over-rest" before your 70.3? 70.3 vs. 140.6 mentality Seconds and minutes matter in a 70.3 Racing 70.3s is relative based on your experience How your taper should line up with the overall amount of training The pace at which we shed fatigue Taper doesn't mean everything should be easy Ultimately the day-to-day of taper is up to you Race week eating Stick with what you know Get in the water before the race Ride your bike to make sure it's working Di2 issues Feel all three sports on site if possible Where you should practice swim as it relates to the course Race morning - get the HR up When to put on your wetsuit Swim your potential, bike smart, run like hell Swimming on the offensive Exiting the water Transitions: Smooth is Fast Getting on the bike Important tips for T2 How to start the run Coming out too hot and how to prevent that --------------- Coach Mike is accepting full-time athletes. Please check out the benefits of Customized Weekly Coaching here or contact Mike directly at: CrushingIron@gmail.com Registration is now open for the C26 Club Training Program. Take the worry and stress out of your 2021 season planning, recovering, taper, etc. For more information, please visit www.C26Triathlon.com/the-c26-club Looking for a swim analysis, personalized zones for training, and an awesome experience? Check out our New C26 Hub Training Center in Chattanooga. C26 Gear is now available (for a limited time) at www.c26triathlon.com/c26-store A great way to support the podcast! 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

Apr 13, 2021

A huge turnout for Ironman Texas 70.3 gives us a lot to be excited about. Today, we look at the tough swim, the windy bike, and a run that heated up under the sun. We also talk about Ironman and how they approached this race from a protocols perspective. We were surprised that, for the most part the race was pretty normal. We get into the pros a little, including how cool it is to have them on the course. We also look at Coach Robbie's tough day. Topics: Racing is Back and we're confident it's to stay Bike Check In Athlete Check in QR codes Transition appointments Timing mats, new docks, timed waves Transition didn't "close" race morning Bike Rack changes? Rough Swim Swimming in sea chop Wetsuit strippers? Sighting, swimming on feet Bike out Tailwind going out Slow coming back Dealing with swallowing salt water Pros race Run heat, no shade, no wind Close pro finish Volunteers and aid stations Grateful, happy, racing --------------- Coach Mike is accepting full-time athletes. Please check out the benefits of Customized Weekly Coaching here or contact Mike directly at: CrushingIron@gmail.com Registration is now open for the C26 Club Training Program. Take the worry and stress out of your 2021 season planning, recovering, taper, etc. For more information, please visit www.C26Triathlon.com/the-c26-club Looking for a swim analysis, personalized zones for training, and an awesome experience? Check out our New C26 Hub Training Center in Chattanooga. C26 Gear is now available (for a limited time) at www.c26triathlon.com/c26-store A great way to support the podcast! 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

Apr 8, 2021

Today we look at all that is the Texas 70.3 race course. The open water swim and how to handle the currents. Why your transitions will likely be slower than normal. The usually windy bike Course and how to adjust effort and power with and against the wind. How fueling could change on the bike. The run Course is super spectator friendly, but has a ton of turns. We'll look at how to approach the 3 loops, plus explain why staying Cool is the name of the game. Smile. Have fun. Good luck if you're racing! Topics: We have a National Champion Analogy of Baylor Basketball with Ironman Texas Pre-Race Travel Texas and Florida open Flat course myths You never know what you're gonna get at TX It will likely feel HOT Saltwater/Wetsuit Swim How to Jump off the Pier Early morning current Swimming with and against current Pre-Race anxiety WARM UP before Swim T1 thoughts Biking with and against a tailwind Adjusting power Straight shot out and back How to fuel differently with a lot of wind Watch riders in front of you for clues T2 Thoughts Coffee Review - Milwaukee Rockstar Run Course is like a miniature golf course Very Spectator friendly run Sharp turns Slowing down to turn and keeping momentum Staying COOL is the name of the game Does Coach Robbie feel race pressure? Will we see a lot of faster times with this layoff? --------------- Coach Mike is accepting full-time athletes. Please check out the benefits of Customized Weekly Coaching here or contact Mike directly at: CrushingIron@gmail.com Registration is now open for the C26 Club Training Program. Take the worry and stress out of your 2021 season planning, recovering, taper, etc. For more information, please visit www.C26Triathlon.com/the-c26-club Looking for a swim analysis, personalized zones for training, and an awesome experience? Check out our New C26 Hub Training Center in Chattanooga. C26 Gear is now available (for a limited time) at www.c26triathlon.com/c26-store A great way to support the podcast! 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

Apr 5, 2021

Ironman Texas 70.3 almost here and Coach Robbie talks about his mental approach to Race Week. We get into what not to do during your race week, how to look at nerves and anxiety, and what it means to race after such a long time off. We look at race strategy, setting A, B, and C goals. How to tackle the swim, adjust your in-race decisions, and the most important question you can ask yourself throughout the race. We also look at gratitude for racing and how wind, heat, and other variables should affect your decision making process. Topics: Being grateful for where we are The 3 week training/life cycle 100% confident Texas 70.3 will happen What does "Nervous" mean to you? Race week anxiety Facebook Race Groups When is it time to pull the plug on a workout? Setting A, B & C Race Goals Have fun, breathe, rip it Race week training Put your face in the water and say "Ahh" "I felt sluggish for 3 miles, then . . . " Racing Free Remembering your good training days The first few miles are very important "Fall into Pace" Making the In-Race Decisions Tailwind, heat, humidity, cold . . . How the bike can ruin your run Let go . . . trust the universe Don't blow a good hand on race day In-Race flexibility and modifying your plan The big question: How will this decision impact the last 5 miles of the run? --------------- Coach Mike is accepting full-time athletes. Please check out the benefits of Customized Weekly Coaching here or contact Mike directly at: CrushingIron@gmail.com Registration is now open for the C26 Club Training Program. Take the worry and stress out of your 2021 season planning, recovering, taper, etc. For more information, please visit www.C26Triathlon.com/the-c26-club Looking for a swim analysis, personalized zones for training, and an awesome experience? Check out our New C26 Hub Training Center in Chattanooga. C26 Gear is now available (for a limited time) at www.c26triathlon.com/c26-store A great way to support the podcast! 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

Apr 1, 2021

Let's face it, we all need some Race Energy. Texas and Florida 70.3 wait in the wings and we couldn't be more excited. How will the dynamics change? How will people race when training for 12-18 months? That competitive "first time" feeling. Will C_vid drive growth in triathlon? How many will be in the fields? Remembering why we go into the sport. Robbie's secret training. And when our "why" changes. Topics: Sweet 16 talk Robbie's bold prediction for 2021 races Ironman first timers Growth of the sport coming after C_vid? Demand for Ironman Everyone has changed the last year Alcohol sales down for the first time in pandemic? Deferrals 1,000-1,500 per race? Texas 70.3 protocol Ironman Tier System Chattanooga Kona 2021 Dusting off the cobwebs Just like riding a bike? Robbie's Secret training Working on transitions Socks or no sox on the run? How easily we forget why we got into the sport Why did YOU do your first Ironman? When our why changes Lend a hand to new triathletes Chattanooga nightlife on fire, says Mike Tupelo Honey vs State of Confusion vs. Publix --------------- Coach Mike is accepting full-time athletes. Please check out the benefits of Customized Weekly Coaching here or contact Mike directly at: CrushingIron@gmail.com Registration is now open for the C26 Club Training Program. Take the worry and stress out of your 2021 season planning, recovering, taper, etc. For more information, please visit www.C26Triathlon.com/the-c26-club Looking for a swim analysis, personalized zones for training, and an awesome experience? Check out our New C26 Hub Training Center in Chattanooga. C26 Gear is now available (for a limited time) at www.c26triathlon.com/c26-store A great way to support the podcast! 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

Mar 29, 2021

Today we start with a discussion of riding in the wind vs. hills; how they compare and how to deal with each. We dig into Training Peaks and explain TSS Score and IF. We look at the difference between pool training and open water, along with anxiety, and mentality. We look at running time vs. mileage, run/walks, and stroke rate vs. long, strong, and fluid. Topics: Coffee Reviews - "Smooth Operator" - www.crusader coffees.com Meditations in the Hub? Wind as a substitute for hills? Fitness is the name of the game TSS Score and IF in Training Peaks Rowing for Swimming Pool training vs. Open Water Run/Walk build strategy Stroke Rate vs. Long, strong, and fluid --------------- Coach Mike is accepting full-time athletes. Please check out the benefits of Customized Weekly Coaching here or contact Mike directly at: CrushingIron@gmail.com Registration is now open for the C26 Club Training Program. Take the worry and stress out of your 2021 season planning, recovering, taper, etc. For more information, please visit www.C26Triathlon.com/the-c26-club Looking for a swim analysis, personalized zones for training, and an awesome experience? Check out our New C26 Hub Training Center in Chattanooga. C26 Gear is now available (for a limited time) at www.c26triathlon.com/c26-store A great way to support the podcast! 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

Mar 25, 2021

"Nearly all runners do their slow runs too fast, and their fast runs too slow." – Born To Run We start with a very detailed discussion about Zone 2 workouts, including what it means, why it works, and how to do it. We also get into allergies, HIIT workouts, and cross-training as it applies to triathlon. We also take a close look at power meters for running. Do they work? How do they work? Are they necessary? Topics: Allergy face Zone 2 Running and everything you need to know to understand and execute it HIIT Classes/Workouts Power Meters for Running - are they a useful tool? Learning your Outputs before adding more inputs Rowing as a supplement Triathlon specific cross-training Tips for staying in Zone 2 --------------- Coach Mike is accepting full-time athletes. Please check out the benefits of Customized Weekly Coaching here or contact Mike directly at: CrushingIron@gmail.com Registration is now open for the C26 Club Training Program. Take the worry and stress out of your 2021 season planning, recovering, taper, etc. For more information, please visit www.C26Triathlon.com/the-c26-club Looking for a swim analysis, personalized zones for training, and an awesome experience? Check out our New C26 Hub Training Center in Chattanooga. C26 Gear is now available (for a limited time) at www.c26triathlon.com/c26-store A great way to support the podcast! 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

Mar 22, 2021

Last week we said, "this isn't rocket science," and today we take it further with talk about how you should train to be resilient, smart, and strong. We talk about athletes who "out-think" the competition. We get into the psychology of "letting someone go" on the race course. How your body should lead the way in training. Fatigue masks your actual fitness. A simple overall race strategy that will set you up for success. The purpose of "bricks" and a reaction coming out of T2 that shows us you're set up for a solid finish. Topics: Chattanooga is hopping Bell Biv Devoe Re-Live-In-Person-Races Outsmarting the competition Ultimate control and confidence Hot out of the gate Excited and taking chances When you want to be predictable The purpose of bricks Your range of of race projections The goal is Total Time Rolling starts kind of blow The patience to "let someone go" The temptation is to goooooo I KNOW I can hold this The fear of sticking with a pace Accepting how you feel Self-love and acceptance when training "Trying" to make yourself feel better Energy expenditure starts when you hit the water Resilient, smart, and strong Fatigue masks fitness VO2 Max and long races Practice making race decisions Coaches aren't dictators - you race alone The best reaction you can make out of T2 --------------- Coach Mike is accepting full-time athletes. Please check out the benefits of Customized Weekly Coaching here or contact Mike directly at: CrushingIron@gmail.com Registration is now open for the C26 Club Training Program. Take the worry and stress out of your 2021 season planning, recovering, taper, etc. For more information, please visit www.C26Triathlon.com/the-c26-club Looking for a swim analysis, personalized zones for training, and an awesome experience? Check out our New C26 Hub Training Center in Chattanooga. C26 Gear is now available (for a limited time) at www.c26triathlon.com/c26-store A great way to support the podcast! 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

Mar 18, 2021

This is NOT the "top ten things to be fast." This cast is about simplicity and why it works in training and our lives. Everyone's life and training is different, but there are proven formulas for success. If you're not healthy, energized, and happy with your life, there's a good chance your training is not on the right path. We explore the idea of "why so many of us want to feel smashed" and why that flies in the face of being comfortable in our own skin. We also address the postponement of Ironman Texas (again) and ask . . . why? Topics: Load me up, Coach Ironman Texas Postponed Again (this is towards the end) March Madness Brackets and Picking Homers We are not experts Knowing Yourself and What You Really Need Youthful energy and the ability to be surprised Shifting perspectives Coaching is not in a vacuum Variety in training How we all become addicts "Things are going great, so I thought I'd do this . . . " It's not that complicated Why do we want to feel smashed? The point is to come back tomorrow and be ready Goal: Comfort in your own skin The simplest principles and why they work We innately know what is best for us When something is "new" we don't know how it will work What's your best long-term plan County lines and the logistics of Ironman racing --------------- Coach Mike is accepting full-time athletes. Please check out the benefits of Customized Weekly Coaching here or contact Mike directly at: CrushingIron@gmail.com Registration is now open for the C26 Club Training Program. Take the worry and stress out of your 2021 season planning, recovering, taper, etc. For more information, please visit www.C26Triathlon.com/the-c26-club Looking for a swim analysis, personalized zones for training, and an awesome experience? Check out our New C26 Hub Training Center in Chattanooga. C26 Gear is now available (for a limited time) at www.c26triathlon.com/c26-store A great way to support the podcast! 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

Mar 15, 2021

How should we approach our first race back? We suggest looking at it like a controlled scrimmage or dress rehearsal. In other words, a spring board to a great season. If you watched Challenge Miami you probably saw that even the Pro triathletes were a bit rusty. As races come into view it may be time to step back and recalibrate your approach. That doesn't mean you have to be slower, but your early races after a long time off should probably be setting you up for something later. Find your own perfection without the pressure. Topics: Daylight Savings Time Sleep Challenge Miami Re-cap Pro Triathletes Rusty in Transition Robbie got Goosebumps/ Mike Forgot Transitioning to living/racing after 2020 Rusty Racing — Like an organized scrimmage It's time to step out into the world of racing Races and safety protocol Spectators?? It won't "feel" like a practice game Aim Low and finish high Ease into each segment Racing as a dress rehearsal Perfection without the pressure Virtual Racing Pitfalls Game day speed Bike comfort in a race after living on a trainer Getting outside The Number 1 Goal You Should have with your first race back --------------- Coach Mike is accepting full-time athletes. Please check out the benefits of Customized Weekly Coaching here or contact Mike directly at: CrushingIron@gmail.com Registration is now open for the C26 Club Training Program. Take the worry and stress out of your 2021 season planning, recovering, taper, etc. For more information, please visit www.C26Triathlon.com/the-c26-club Looking for a swim analysis, personalized zones for training, and an awesome experience? Check out our New C26 Hub Training Center in Chattanooga. C26 Gear is now available (for a limited time) at www.c26triathlon.com/c26-store A great way to support the podcast! 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

Mar 11, 2021

Racing is back, so how will the sport look in 2021? We preview Challenge Miami and explore the question of whether Challenge can cut into Ironman 70.3's customer base. We talk about making courses more enjoyable to race, upping the tracker game, and finding unique race location. We also get into tough experience racing, why that means so us to us and how to find more satisfaction in the challenges. How can races be more fun? Beat adversity in training and racing. A Challenge Miami preview. And Learning from tough memories. Topics: Consistency is king, even in podcasting We're still trying to find our way Challenge Miami preview Pro field at Challenge Miami and who to watch Televised triathlon Revisiting Challenge Daytona and what it meant Building the sport of triathlon What makes races popular Challenge Miami as the early season Kona bookend? Opportunities at the 70.3 distance Challenge vs. Ironman brand Smaller races, more loops, more exclusive? Making races more spectator friendly and why that matters There's nothing wrong with hard courses Embracing our toughest memories Wisconsin, Louisville, Chattanooga Mass swim starts Excitement for the season What makes a course hard for you? Beating Adversity Searching for answers and moving on with races --------------- Coach Mike is accepting full-time athletes. Please check out the benefits of Customized Weekly Coaching here or contact Mike directly at: CrushingIron@gmail.com Registration is now open for the C26 Club Training Program. Take the worry and stress out of your 2021 season planning, recovering, taper, etc. For more information, please visit www.C26Triathlon.com/the-c26-club Looking for a swim analysis, personalized zones for training, and an awesome experience? Check out our New C26 Hub Training Center in Chattanooga. C26 Gear is now available (for a limited time) at www.c26triathlon.com/c26-store A great way to support the podcast! 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

Mar 8, 2021

Triathlon can seem like a recipe for aches and pains, but is it the sport or something else you're doing? Today, we look at active healing and moving therapy. We also look at why your metrics may be holding you back and look at the powerful logic of racing without your watch. There's nothing better than "controlling" your race and being one with the energy. Fatigue, volume, pain, living on the edge of injury and racing free. It's all here. Topics: Race Tracking is back!! Emoji Etiquette Being on the edge of injury Are we ever 100%? IT Band Syndrome The mystery of shoulder pain Movement therapy When a week off feels like forever Shit catches up with us . . . Work your way backwards to figure out the real problem How did I get into this situation? Active recovery, healing and the taper analogy Run warm up . . . Fatigue/volume/pain "I didn't feel good at first" The first 2-400 meters of the swim Running off the bike Reminding yourself what racing feels like No bike computer in your race? Racing without a watch… Controlling your race Too many metrics? Your watch is like a backseat driver --------------- Coach Mike is accepting full-time athletes. Please check out the benefits of Customized Weekly Coaching here or contact Mike directly at: CrushingIron@gmail.com Registration is now open for the C26 Club Training Program. Take the worry and stress out of your 2021 season planning, recovering, taper, etc. For more information, please visit www.C26Triathlon.com/the-c26-club Looking for a swim analysis, personalized zones for training, and an awesome experience? Check out our New C26 Hub Training Center in Chattanooga. C26 Gear is now available (for a limited time) at www.c26triathlon.com/c26-store A great way to support the podcast! 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

Mar 4, 2021

Holding patterns are starting to break and Race Energy is in the air. Most of us will be "rusty" so it may mean shifting your approach on race day. We give you different ways to think about your race if you haven't raced in a while. We talk about what makes the perfect execution, and how you should train to create struggle you might face on race day. How much can the body handle? We get into addiction, life, self-sabotage, and how to approach a fast build up for Ironman or a 70.3. Topics: C26 Hub Experience including C26 Condo Stay - Swim analysis, setting your baselines, and a stay in our new on-site condo! Texas is Open for Business Coaching Calls increase as Races get Real Every workout is a test Mike is accepting athletes Is now the time to go "all in?" Dust off the rust and have fun Things just speed up in races Heart Rate on Race Day Looking at different race strategies if you haven't raced in a long time Don't take a race for granted Your body doesn't know it's race day Why do we have "perfect days?" What it means to be mentally ready Looking for opportunities to struggle in training Training harder than you race What does it mean? When we have the perfect race day Addiction, life, and training, Building resilience A long life of self-sabotage Does your DNA history matter? What does your body have in it today? Race Day is like Graduation Day --------------- Coach Mike is accepting full-time athletes. Please check out the benefits of Customized Weekly Coaching here or contact Mike directly at: CrushingIron@gmail.com Registration is now open for the C26 Club Training Program. Take the worry and stress out of your 2021 season planning, recovering, taper, etc. For more information, please visit www.C26Triathlon.com/the-c26-club Looking for a swim analysis, personalized zones for training, and an awesome experience? Check out our New C26 Hub Training Center in Chattanooga. C26 Gear is now available (for a limited time) at www.c26triathlon.com/c26-store A great way to support the podcast! 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

Mar 1, 2021

Isn't all this about feeling good and having more energy? Today, we look at self-judgement, what makes for successful training, and how you should judge effort. We look at good stress, finding consistent energy and removing guilt. Don't tell me, show me. The cramming mentality. Spreading ourselves too thin. Judging yourself and making everything a competition. Most often it's just best to ask, "What do I need to do for my soul today?" Topics: When will be our last podcast?? Mike and Robbie both share massage stories Race previews on the horizon?? Atlanta Marathon How do we judge effort Being successful in your life Dusting off the rust Energy is all that really matters Balancing everything in your day What's best for your mood? Good stress is stress When we spread ourselves too thin Knowing your body and what's best for you today A coach's main job Removing guilt and anxiety Every day is not a competition What do you need to do for your soul today? Cold turkey quits Cheat days Don't tell me you're back, show me The beauty of "yellow" in Training Peaks Setting up for success The Cramming Mentality The first 10 minutes of anything . . . If you're ready to crush something . . . check yourself. --------------- Coach Mike is accepting full-time athletes. Please check out the benefits of Customized Weekly Coaching here or contact Mike directly at: CrushingIron@gmail.com Registration is now open for the C26 Club Training Program. Take the worry and stress out of your 2021 season planning, recovering, taper, etc. For more information, please visit www.C26Triathlon.com/the-c26-club Looking for a swim analysis, personalized zones for training, and an awesome experience? Check out our New C26 Hub Training Center in Chattanooga. C26 Gear is now available (for a limited time) at www.c26triathlon.com/c26-store A great way to support the podcast! 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

Feb 25, 2021

The last year has put us in "cancelled" mode, but now we're seeing races sneak up on us and a lot of athletes feel "behind." How do you build confidence when the clock is ticking? Today, we look at how to get the most out of what may seem like limited time. We also talk about smart training strategy for all races. What you should focus on as strengths, weaknesses, and how use the energy of race day. We also look at how Type A athletes can benefit from being more Type B and vice versa. Topics: How do we build race confidence if we feel undertrained? We're feeling good about upcoming races Coffee submissions - Send in your local coffee February . . . How do you find your "elusive" zone? It's time to get over things The gigantic mistake we all make in training Study the course and train for that Focus on your confidence Countdown clocks are exhausting When a Bad Week is a Good Week When Type A athletes need to be more Type B and vice versa What's your first thought when you see 8 weeks until Race Day? "Load me up coach" How life chips away at you Are you obsessed with making up missed workouts? How to stop worrying about what you haven't done Race Day Energy - Do you harness it or let it take you out of yourself? Stress is different for everyone Do what you can, when you can You Can't Play Catch Up to Race Day Peeing uphill on the bike? The end is so far away Don't try to be perfect on Day One Just showing up to a race is a win Thin your daily stress herd --------------- Coach Mike is accepting full-time athletes. Please check out the benefits of Customized Weekly Coaching here or contact Mike directly at: CrushingIron@gmail.com Registration is now open for the C26 Club Training Program. Take the worry and stress out of your 2021 season planning, recovering, taper, etc. For more information, please visit www.C26Triathlon.com/the-c26-club Looking for a swim analysis, personalized zones for training, and an awesome experience? Check out our New C26 Hub Training Center in Chattanooga. C26 Gear is now available (for a limited time) at www.c26triathlon.com/c26-store A great way to support the podcast! 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

Feb 22, 2021

What happens if we don't train for a week, or two, or three? Are you more worried about losing fitness . . . or confidence? February has sucked for a lot of us, and many are training for a race they chose two years ago, but it's okay to not be "feeling it" right now. Today we talk expectations, goals, and why we should lead with intention instead of ultimatums. Sometimes treading water is enough if it keeps you in the game. Also, short Ironman builds, resentments, and adjusting your benchmarks on the fly. Topics: Why February might be the toughest month It's 100% okay to be struggling right now Gigantic shelf life for motivation We change, our motivation changes What if racing becomes an obligation?? What makes you happiest right now? Taking expectations off our races Insomnia and vitamin D Shorter Ironman builds Emotional peaking way too early Why do we always want a "countdown?" The toughest races to train for based on time of year The pressure of ONE DAY The race as the release The pressure to prove that we are somebody Squeezing the most out of today College basketball, athletes, and no fans Spectator energy Treading water . . . Are you worried about losing fitness or confidence? Life doesn't care Don't spend time being resentful Adjusting Benchmarks --------------- Coach Mike is accepting full-time athletes. Please check out the benefits of Customized Weekly Coaching here or contact Mike directly at: CrushingIron@gmail.com Registration is now open for the C26 Club Training Program. Take the worry and stress out of your 2021 season planning, recovering, taper, etc. For more information, please visit www.C26Triathlon.com/the-c26-club Looking for a swim analysis, personalized zones for training, and an awesome experience? Check out our New C26 Hub Training Center in Chattanooga. C26 Gear is now available (for a limited time) at www.c26triathlon.com/c26-store A great way to support the podcast! 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

Feb 18, 2021

GREAT QUESTIONS today from our closed Facebook Group. We talk favorite coaches and coaching philosophy. We also go extensively on RPE (Rate of perceived exertion) and why it may be the key to being your best. We look at when it's best to train solo or with a group. Should you work on getting better at FTP testing? Also, what about the mental side of dealing with injuries or when you should empty the tank in training? And finally, a reaction to the message from Ironman's Andrew Messick on the state of upcoming races. Questions: Which coaches (from all sports) do you and Mike draw the most inspiration & insight from and why? Opinions on training with RPE?? Using HR and or power as a secondary indicator of how hard u r working. Thoughts on the FTP builder workouts in Zwift? From where you guys are, is there any correlation between successful athletes and whether they tend to do most of their training by themselves or with other people? Exploring "Emptying the tank' Dealing with the mental side of injury. Thoughts on Ironman delaying race cancellations and pushing so many races into the fall? Athletes want to race, but does Ironman's refund policy (i.e., they don't) mean we stop signing up until races are more certain to happen? Other Topics Spawned from Athlete Questions: Learning through analogy Why GPS is like a weather forecast Who cares if you blow up? Feel better? Wait two more days You can't un-postpone a race --------------- Coach Mike is accepting full-time athletes. Please check out the benefits of Customized Weekly Coaching here or contact Mike directly at: CrushingIron@gmail.com Registration is now open for the C26 Club Training Program. Take the worry and stress out of your 2021 season planning, recovering, taper, etc. For more information, please visit www.C26Triathlon.com/the-c26-club Looking for a swim analysis, personalized zones for training, and an awesome experience? Check out our New C26 Hub Training Center in Chattanooga. C26 Gear is now available (for a limited time) at www.c26triathlon.com/c26-store A great way to support the podcast! 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

Feb 16, 2021

How can this sport be used as a extra tool to feel better and put yourself back together, and not be worn out or tired? Today, we talk about personal experiences and how we've leaned into pain, backed off when needed, and used fear as our compass. It's easy to get lost in our heads, especially when forced inside and staring at a screen all day. We turn more into robots than someone in touch with nature or our natural energy sources. Mike meditates in sleet and Robbie grieves the loss of a good friend. Topics: Changing up your running shoes Mike has Mouse Shoulder? Bad posture impact C26 Coaching Workshop Robbie loses a close friend Extrovert/Introvert? S, B, R to put yourself back together Control vs Letting Go We're turning into robots Leaning into pain Endurance as a way to grieve We can't be afraid Skipping fun because you're worried about a race What feels best for you right NOW Letting down your guard Fear as our compass Crying is good, even on a run Take control of your workouts Be smart, but let go Mike's sitting in the sleet How we fill our voids in a proportional way Do this sport to feel good Convince yourself that it's going to be a good day --------------- Coach Mike is accepting full-time athletes. Please check out the benefits of Customized Weekly Coaching here or contact Mike directly at: CrushingIron@gmail.com Registration is now open for the C26 Club Training Program. Take the worry and stress out of your 2021 season planning, recovering, taper, etc. For more information, please visit www.C26Triathlon.com/the-c26-club Looking for a swim analysis, personalized zones for training, and an awesome experience? Check out our New C26 Hub Training Center in Chattanooga. C26 Gear is now available (for a limited time) at www.c26triathlon.com/c26-store A great way to support the podcast! 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

Feb 11, 2021

Did you leave it all on the course? Did you push that interval enough? Did you have more in you? Today, we get into the concept of training tp push through fear and pain. How building experience with digging deeper pays off over time. Sometimes we're afraid of finding our limits, but what if we're only living at 80%? Building confidence in knowing you CAN do more. Sometimes we have to let go and just be with what is. Let go of the discomfort and learn the skill of reaching the next level. Topics: It's straight up cold in some places Hat Maintenance with Mike & Robbie Are you Going Hard Enough? The most painful moments of your life Trying to figure out things about ourselves We Choose to Quit You probably have more in you Experience not being in control Settle in with your breath Commit beyond the fear Terrified of finding our limits Long interval struggles Keep spinning You have to SEE it One hour FTP tests 5 minutes at a time, next mailbox, next aid station LEARNING to keep going Pushing is a learned skill Overheating in 5ks Going into the daily fire Your relationship to digging deep into pain Finding pressure pints Confidence in knowing you CAN do more --------------- Coach Mike is accepting full-time athletes. Please check out the benefits of Customized Weekly Coaching here or contact Mike directly at: CrushingIron@gmail.com Registration is now open for the C26 Club Training Program. Take the worry and stress out of your 2021 season planning, recovering, taper, etc. For more information, please visit www.C26Triathlon.com/the-c26-club Looking for a swim analysis, personalized zones for training, and an awesome experience? Check out our New C26 Hub Training Center in Chattanooga. C26 Gear is now available (for a limited time) at www.c26triathlon.com/c26-store A great way to support the podcast! 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

Feb 9, 2021

Run Camp once again taught and reminded us of the importance of committing to getting better by "racing yourself." Today we look at how to motivate ourselves with or without racing. We look at why strong is better than fast even if you want to go fast. Also, positive peer pressure, making hills our best friends and out-executing the competition. We talk about turning nervous energy into a positive, letting down your guard, and becoming obsessed with feeling strong and durable. Topics: How do we judge "better?" Letting down your guard Stressed and anxious? Motivation to push ourselves Positive peer pressure What happens when we don't think? Hills are our best friends Nervous energy as a positive They ran further than ever at run camp Racing Yourself Why endurance sports are great for development How do you want to challenge yourself? Molding challenges into daily life Strong vs. Fast . . . what's it feel like? Not letting distraction into your run Learning and embracing growth Speed vs. Efficiency Racing smart and why it matters Out-executing your competition Obsessed with feeling strong and durable In-Race Recovery Knowing who you are as an athlete Making your last mile the fastest Quick vs. Fast Holding on at the End of Races --------------- Coach Mike is accepting full-time athletes. Please check out the benefits of Customized Weekly Coaching here or contact Mike directly at: CrushingIron@gmail.com Registration is now open for the C26 Club Training Program. Take the worry and stress out of your 2021 season planning, recovering, taper, etc. For more information, please visit www.C26Triathlon.com/the-c26-club Looking for a swim analysis, personalized zones for training, and an awesome experience? Check out our New C26 Hub Training Center in Chattanooga. C26 Gear is now available (for a limited time) at www.c26triathlon.com/c26-store A great way to support the podcast! 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

Feb 4, 2021

This is our second version of "Fraud or For Real" and we answer questions from our closed Facebook group. We look at drafting on the run, carb loading, training through bad diets. Also, goggle fog, are shoes faster than others, optimum weight for racing, road bikes vs. tri bikes. And what about disc wheels? Do they make that much difference? Is there a comfortable saddle? Do shorter cranks help triathletes? And . . . what's the perfect taper? Topics: You can Draft While Running? Is there such a thing as "Carb Loading" You can "out-train" a bad diet The Nike ZoomX Vaporfly will take minutes off my run? The best way to avoid goggle fog is spitting? The less I weigh, the faster I will be? If you don't complete a set of Tarzan drills coach will give you the same drills twice in the same week? The perfect taper doesn't exist? If you don't eat the right balance of protein and carbs right after a workout, you are not maximizing the benefits of the workout? Disk wheel or no disk? Really that important for a Sprint or Oly? I will one day find a saddle that my tushie finds comfortable? Shorter cranks are in general better for triathletes? The more "stuff" I have, the better I'll get? My road bike can smoke your trip bike on any course that is not totally flat. So I'm better off saving 4k? A fan is super important for cooling during bike workouts? --------------- Coach Mike is accepting full-time athletes. Please check out the benefits of Customized Weekly Coaching here or contact Mike directly at: CrushingIron@gmail.com Registration is now open for the C26 Club Training Program. Take the worry and stress out of your 2021 season planning, recovering, taper, etc. For more information, please visit www.C26Triathlon.com/the-c26-club Looking for a swim analysis, personalized zones for training, and an awesome experience? Check out our New C26 Hub Training Center in Chattanooga. C26 Gear is now available (for a limited time) at www.c26triathlon.com/c26-store A great way to support the podcast! 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

Feb 1, 2021

Triathlon can beat up the body, but some train without chronic aches, pains, and stress. Today, we look at some of the reasons and how you can have a healthier training lifestyle. We talk about the concepts of: carrying mental weight, obsessing over niggles, and why gadgets could be part of your problem. Rarely is the problem THEE problem. Don't continually search for answers when they are right under your nose. Topics: Back to baseline Runner's Shoulder Constant, chronic, pain North/South movement of triathlon Injury free long term training Why do we get aches, pains, strains? Stress and its impact on injuries Carrying physical AND mental weight The simplest answer is usually best Cortisol levels Bad workout followed by great workout? Back tracking to figure out the problem Using people energy Medication effect When we don't eat enough Do you blame your race on the run? Too much focus = obsession Constantly searching for answers Why do we want complex solutions? Infatuated with NEW Time off? Or do we press through it? Obsessing on pain Links in a chain for our bodies We tend to look for solutions we WANT Does Mike have Gadget Addiction? Rarely is the problem THEE problem --------------- Coach Mike is accepting full-time athletes. Please check out the benefits of Customized Weekly Coaching here or contact Mike directly at: CrushingIron@gmail.com Registration is now open for the C26 Club Training Program. Take the worry and stress out of your 2021 season planning, recovering, taper, etc. For more information, please visit www.C26Triathlon.com/the-c26-club Looking for a swim analysis, personalized zones for training, and an awesome experience? Check out our New C26 Hub Training Center in Chattanooga. C26 Gear is now available (for a limited time) at www.c26triathlon.com/c26-store A great way to support the podcast! 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

Jan 28, 2021

We go on a run or ride and just don't have it. What next? Do we push it or pull back further than normal? How do we understand when it's time to lay back vs. push? Today, we look at the variables involved, how you should make your decision, and how to know if it's time to push or lay back. We also talk creating resiliency and race environments. De-hydration, coffee, and why you should always keep an eye on your next 48 hours. Time for a rest day? Topics: Losing touch with your body When to take rest days Taking advantage of the heat and cold weather Feeling Strong vs. Fast When you're feeing "off" "I don't feel that awesome" Heart Rate correlation to feel What are you trying to prove to yourself today? The beauty of being okay with flexibility in workout days When we "want" beyond our skill Pushing the bike is different than the run It takes a while for the legs to wake up Think about your next 48 HOURS Unreal expectations Where do you want to be in 3 days? Setting your body up for a Zone 2 Ride/Run Creating a Race Environment Riding outside vs. Inside You must create resiliency Stay Mentally Engaged in workouts Being acclimated to Reacting during a race Hydration and chronic de-hydration Treadmill or Outside? ERG Mode??? Create and solve problems Know what things "feel" like --------------- Coach Mike is accepting full-time athletes. Please check out the benefits of Customized Weekly Coaching here or contact Mike directly at: CrushingIron@gmail.com Registration is now open for the C26 Club Training Program. Take the worry and stress out of your 2021 season planning, recovering, taper, etc. For more information, please visit www.C26Triathlon.com/the-c26-club Looking for a swim analysis, personalized zones for training, and an awesome experience? Check out our New C26 Hub Training Center in Chattanooga. C26 Gear is now available (for a limited time) at www.c26triathlon.com/c26-store A great way to support the podcast! 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

Jan 25, 2021

We all want to see progress, but what about progress within the mastery of where you are? But there's more to improvement than simply going faster. What about the workout that becomes "easy" to you? It's not as glamorous, but that is real progress. Once we master where we are, we're much better suited to climb up the next rung of the ladder. We look at appropriately challenging workouts, recovery days, moving workouts in your schedule, and how things all stack together to make you stronger and faster in the long run. Topics: Past - Present - Future Go big or go home??? Mental and Emotional Stress vs. Physical Stress When workouts turn into mental stress How training compares to cooking It's a Day To Day thing Why boring workouts are exciting Keeping your tank topped off Chores, responsibilities, have-to's Workouts in daily life, moving, yard work, etc. When should or shouldn't you MOVE WORKOUTS Consistency IS Momentum The perils of rigid training Why you should get outside more True recognition of recovery weeks Turning One Rest Day into Two Same workouts week after week Why a 3 week build is really only two weeks The right time of the day to workout When expectations get too high Is Mike turning into a gadget guy??? --------------- Registration is now open for the C26 Club Training Program. Take the worry and stress out of your 2021 season planning, recovering, taper, etc. For more information, please visit www.C26Triathlon.com/the-c26-club Looking for a swim analysis, personalized zones for training, and an awesome experience? Check out our New C26 Hub Training Center in Chattanooga. C26 Gear is now available (for a limited time) at www.c26triathlon.com/c26-store A great way to support the podcast! 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

Jan 21, 2021

What puts our mind and body in a groove? Today we explore our own recent experiences with finding the zone. We look at the challenges of holding back. The goal of simply feeling good and how that seems to take care of the rest. The challenges of replacing bad habits with good ones and the easiest way to do it. We look at finding daily wins, beating short term cravings, and getting rid of forced expectations. Don't forget to check out the C26 Club Program . We lay out your entire year for only $349. Today's Topics: Ups and downs of training How does it click? How the podcast is like training Geting in a Zone Turning Inward first What feeling in shape means Being in the Zone, but only 1 and 2 Without a race on the calendar Swinging at piñatas Getting the ball rolling When nothing can stop you Feeling Good is the Goal Appropriately challenging Finding the easiest win today Laughter as medicine Mike and Robbie's allegiance to sports . . . Moving goal posts We are what we expose ourselves to Embrace YOUR TRUTH It's okay not to race Don't be someone else's training plan Forced expectations The subtle creep of good habits Drinking water instead of eating sugar --------------- Registration is now open for the C26 Club Training Program. Take the worry and stress out of your 2021 season planning, recovering, taper, etc. For more information, please visit www.C26Triathlon.com/the-c26-club Looking for a swim analysis, personalized zones for training, and an awesome experience? Check out our New C26 Hub Training Center in Chattanooga. C26 Gear is now available (for a limited time) at www.c26triathlon.com/c26-store A great way to support the podcast! 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

Jan 19, 2021

Do you feel stalled in your swim progress? We're sure there's a nugget or two in here that will help you get faster while staying fresh. We look at the pull buoy dilemma and how to break the habit, turnover and the difference between fast and efficient. We also talk about mechanics including hand entry, how to get there, and what to do next. Break the bad habits and start using the water to get where you want to go. Don't forget to check out the C26 Club Program . We lay out your entire year for only $349. Topics: It's not about being in a hurry It's simpler than you think So many ways to teach swimming Bad habits and fall backs When you're not getting faster Stalled? Repressed? What we say to those who say "The swim doesn't matter" The Pull Buoy Dilemma Making Swimming Easier Narrowing your focus Combining the Pull Buoy with Bands The importance of lengthening from the hips Similarities between swimming and cycling Water as a means to getting where you want to go Even if the mechanics are perfect . . . Swimming over a barrel How to enter the water properly The purpose and benefit of paddles Shoulder, elbow, hand Turnover - Fast or Efficient? What's the difference? Can you keep the same turnover and be faster? Effort and Return on Investment --------------- Registration is now open for the C26 Club Training Program. Take the worry and stress out of your 2021 season planning, recovering, taper, etc. For more information, please visit www.C26Triathlon.com/the-c26-club Looking for a swim analysis, personalized zones for training, and an awesome experience? Check out our New C26 Hub Training Center in Chattanooga. C26 Gear is now available (for a limited time) at www.c26triathlon.com/c26-store A great way to support the podcast! 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

Jan 14, 2021

Today we turn the podcast over to listener questions from our closed Facebook Group (Search Crushing Iron Group). We get into swim training without a pool, how to run more frequently when you're trying to get better on the bike, too. How athletes with more muscle can get faster. Liquid vs. solid nutrition. Running slow vs. Running easy. Periodization in your training plan. Activating your lats in the pool. Don't forget to check out our C26 Club Program at c26triathlon.com Topics: Hypothetical 70.3 vs. Full Training/Racing Question . . . who would win? What's the Best approach to train for the swim without swimming? How does everyone fit in the 6 run sessions (How to not suck at running) along with everything else swim, bike, strength? Do you ever wish you started Ironman training earlier in life? What's the best way for athletes that carry more muscle to train? I understand run frequency is important this time of year, but what do you do if your biking is also a limiter? Is there an approach to address both? Does the running phenomena of "junk miles" really exist? Liquid nutrition on the bike over solid, what are your views? What are each of your favorite podcasts? Least favorites? How can I do a better job activating my lats when I swim? Slow running vs. Easy running and shouldn't I be seeing myself getting faster? What's your view on periodization? Prep/base/build/peak/taper structure. --------------- Registration is now open for the C26 Club Training Program. Take the worry and stress out of your 2021 season planning, recovering, taper, etc. For more information, please visit www.C26Triathlon.com/the-c26-club Looking for a swim analysis, personalized zones for training, and an awesome experience? Check out our New C26 Hub Training Center in Chattanooga. C26 Gear is now available (for a limited time) at www.c26triathlon.com/c26-store A great way to support the podcast! 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

Jan 11, 2021

Are you putting yourself in situations help you succeed? Today, we look at perils of chasing perfectionism, the secrets to building volume, and how to train in ways that fit your body type and personality. We look at why Zone 2 running is so important in the big scheme of things, understanding why "appropriately challenging" is what you want to find, and why workouts should rarely feel "epic." The C26 Club Program is open through the end of January, click here to learn how we will plan your entire year for only $349. Topics: Inching your way towards goals A flow of people stopping by the Hub in Chattanooga Are you still paying for Bally's Fitness? The Perils of Perfection The over-shooting "mind virus" Mike's on the treadmill?? Creating genuine excitement about workouts Embracing the moment, but not being a prisoner of it "Let's do a volume check" When Coach Robbie lets you drive the train Show me you can, don't tell me Finding "appropriately challenging" Being purposeful, but relaxed It doesn't have to feel EPIC What do you WANT to do today? Facing all the expectations . . . and pressures Training for speed in the pool and on the bike first Finding love of the bike What's your Z2 Sweet spot? You are what you do consistently Born to Run Lance Armstrong and high cadence Michael Phelps wannabe Working with, and embracing the body type you have --------------- Registration is now open for the C26 Club Training Program. Take the worry and stress out of your 2021 season planning, recovering, taper, etc. For more information, please visit www.C26Triathlon.com/the-c26-club Looking for a swim analysis, personalized zones for training, and an awesome experience? Check out our New C26 Hub Training Center in Chattanooga. C26 Gear is now available (for a limited time) at www.c26triathlon.com/c26-store A great way to support the podcast! 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

Jan 7, 2021

On average, kids laugh so much more than adults… probably 10:1 . . .and triathletes are notorious for being "super serious." Today, we talk about being flexible, on call for life, and having availability for fun as an athlete. Doing it for the love of doing it is often the easiest secret to success. We also get into craving experience over things, how to allow yourself to be free and express where you're going. Fall in love with everything triathlon creates in your life. Check out the C26 Club Program at c26triathlon.com Topics: The C26 Hub Experience Being "on call" with life Racing as a "one off" Our perspective on 2021 Races When we don't know what we want to do Always being available as an athlete Sacrificing experience to be by yourself What the Real Goal of all this is When we pile the pressure on ourselves The greatness of flexibility The best you can always be changing Trending the right direction Craving Experiences In shape for 2 hours and riding 4?? When should you take a risk?? Don't be the originator of the bad ideas . . . Master's Swims and Group rides?? What do you NEED this year? Swim with good swimmers Ride with good riders Run with good runners Living like a kid Manufactured grown-up-ness It's okay to color outside the lines Triathlon inspired lifestyle changes Kids laugh 100 times a day, adults laugh 5 Everything is so serious Putting ourselves into rigid holes How other people impact our energy frequencies Enjoying the process creates better results Parenting yourself and letting the child free Yes weeks and healthy exploration The things we remember most over the years The people, the intent, the memory, and experience --------------- Registration is now open for the C26 Club Training Program. Take the worry and stress out of your 2021 season planning, recovering, taper, etc. For more information, please visit www.C26Triathlon.com/the-c26-club Looking for a swim analysis, personalized zones for training, and an awesome experience? Check out our New C26 Hub Training Center in Chattanooga. C26 Gear is now available (for a limited time) at www.c26triathlon.com/c26-store A great way to support the podcast! 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

Jan 4, 2021

Is life happening TO YOU or around you ? The little things add up to tackle the hard things. Spend time and effort on things that are your choice. New habits, new patterns. Is anything wrong RIGHT NOW? Be in this moment and not in a problem that doesn't exist. What are you choosing to lose as a person by not accepting daily challenges? Facing the invisible enemy head on, even when it's in your mind. **The Club Package is still available for for a few more weeks. More info here : Topics: Lessons from Chris Nikic, the first Down syndrome Ironman Finisher The power of partners, guidance and community When Ignorance (to the right things) is bliss "When we feel secure and supported the way in which we see the world changes" A surprise C26 meeting Creating your own little world in the world When you're at your best others benefit When to tune out The spotlight is on health . . . what's next? How are anxieties change and what they do for us We're not immune to morphing emotions Bing in moments that don't exist Living in the "what ifs" Facing fears and walking through them to grow Finding peace in things that scare you What's the whole point?? The invisible opponent Sedentary and scared Building up those in your corner The daily wins We need to have a challenger The difference between simple and simplistic and why it matters The trap of "easy means doing nothing" The older we get, the less we know? Sometimes we just need to FEEL it Doing what's in front of you instead of being distracted Filling the little holes every day What's gained in the early parts of a challenging process New habits, new patterns When impossible days become less impossible Doing things without a second thought The "impossible" 90 days of Robbie's life How the easy things add up to tackle the hard things Changing the perception of problems Reducing the overwhelming Remind yourself of the new feeling The goal is to find new hills How the mind makes you faster Retaining confidence --------------- Registration is now open for the C26 Club Training Program. Take the worry and stress out of your 2021 season planning, recovering, taper, etc. For more information, please visit www.C26Triathlon.com/the-c26-club Looking for a swim analysis, personalized zones for training, and an awesome experience? Check out our New C26 Hub Training Center in Chattanooga. C26 Gear is now available (for a limited time) at www.c26triathlon.com/c26-store A great way to support the podcast! 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

Dec 31, 2020

Instead of asking why, start saying Why Not? Today we explore the power of moving forward without fear and how that clears the deck for each day. What if there were no New Years and days just kept counting up? We get into the mental aspects of training and the excitement that racing brings and how much we miss it. Robbie talks about being a parent. Mike remembers losing his father one year ago today and how it stripped away many fears. It's been a tough year, but "what matters most is how well you walk through the fire."* Topics: Don't forget to check out the Club Program where we take care of planning your entire training schedule around your 2021 races. Also, Mike is accepting athletes for full time coaching, learn more about both at C26Triathlon.com A Day is a Day The official decision on if we'll add sponsors in 2021 . . . A little layer of numb and the patience lesson Stoic or reality? Would New Years be so exciting if Christmas was in June? What if there were no years, only days that keep counting? Finding excitement and/or optimism on THIS day Find a way . . . businesses, restaurants, you and adaptability Once again, the obstacle is the way The 2020 "theme" for our athletes Sitting still gets too comfortable When sitting on the beach sucks Being trapped by the media When you manipulate our own truth The illusion of intimidation What matters most is how well you walk through the fire Most people have no clue what you do Dancing through life Oh how we miss the excitement of Ironman and races Putting the scale of the year into context A simple 2 or 3 week training block When we look back for our "best day of the year" Putting extra pressure on ourselves Building confidence, unloading fear Create your own world Is pressure really pressure? Difficult situations as a parent Hayden the blue collar worker One of the most not talked about things in life Mike and Robbie's brief stints as psychology majors Centering your goals around navigating life Aiming at your effort Instead of just remember the great and bad days, start focusing on the ones that make up our lives. Mike talks about losing his father one year ago today and how that stripped some of his fears but also built some frustration with the events of 2020 *Quote by Charles Bukowski that hangs on the wall of the C26 Hub --------------- Registration is now open for the C26 Club Training Program. Take the worry and stress out of your 2021 season planning, recovering, taper, etc. For more information, please visit www.C26Triathlon.com/the-c26-club Looking for a swim analysis, personalized zones for training, and an awesome experience? Check out our New C26 Hub Training Center in Chattanooga. C26 Gear is now available (for a limited time) at www.c26triathlon.com/c26-store A great way to support the podcast! 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

Dec 29, 2020

From the great pyramids to tennis to softball to yes, triathlon . . . Today, we talk about ways to fall in love with little wins in training, find consistency, and look at your life in 10 minute segments. The power of hills and building strength. How to embrace "boring" and how to break outside stimulation. Modern day thought vs. Old School. And getting rid of rabbit holes in your life. The Club Plan is still available at c26triathlon.com Topics: Mike and Robbie's gift exchange Mike was in Nashville for Christmas Getting a head start on the new year Searching for hills and elevation Keep feeding yourself the things you love Fitness follows a plan you enjoy Don't come out of gate hot on Jan 1 Are you married to speed and high cadence? Importance of strength in long course racing Putting up the mileage and building good base Embracing "boring" Do you find training boring? Recovery days from devices Do you need the external stimulation? Trying to be "what we were" too soon Looking back at your best fitness and where that came from What REALLY gets us to our end goal? 2019 shape probably happened in 2018 Normal and consistent IS the process Living with anxiety Owning the "little things" in training How training translates to races Adding sauce to your Z2 work Why focusing too hard is counter productive Trusting yourself to let go How the ego effects performance Athletes that just LOVE to work Matching the desire with your best ability Finding that training groove How recovery work can save that groove Sacrifice as few 10 minute segments of your day as possible The perils of training too hard Building of the pyramids Modern day vs. Old School thought Letting go of rabbit holes --------------- Registration is now open for the C26 Club Training Program. Take the worry and stress out of your 2021 season planning, recovering, taper, etc. For more information, please visit www.C26Triathlon.com/the-c26-club Looking for a swim analysis, personalized zones for training, and an awesome experience? Check out our New C26 Hub Training Center in Chattanooga. C26 Gear is now available (for a limited time) at www.c26triathlon.com/c26-store A great way to support the podcast! 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

Dec 24, 2020

Back to the Crushing Iron Facebook Group (Search Crushing Iron Group) for listener questions and we got some good ones! Favorite bike workouts, changing bike cassettes for different courses, our bikes of choice, superstitions, adjusting power and HR numbers for races, how the podcast has changed our approach, and how we coach athletes that struggle with consistency. Questions are below and we had a great time! Questions Answered: What is Robbie's favorite bike workout, be specific. (Will Mike share his??) If I'm going to change to easier gearing for a hilly triathlon (In my case 70.3 Blue Ridge and then IMWI), should I just keep training with the cassette I have over the winter since it's harder and if so, when would be a good time to change to the easier cassette relative to race day? What kind of bikes does Mike own?? I'm figuring there has got to be more than one What are your superstitions, or what you have to have, need, or do before a race? At a high level, what is best way to strategize your "numbers" for a race? Is there a best approach to swim pace, bike power, and run pace based on your training numbers? Are our tires less inflated than we intend to be by losing that quick puff of air when disconnecting the pump...or am I the only one that struggles with this? Doing my first 70.3 next year, what are the things you wish you knew when you did your first half back in the day? My first 70.3 in Augusta last year was brutally hot but I felt the crowd and atmosphere around me at all times and so mentally I felt strong the whole race. A month ago I did the bike leg of the full Ironman at the Great Floridian and it absolutely killed me from a mental standpoint. What tactics or things can I do leading up to my first full in Chattanooga this year to help from a mental stamina standpoint? I'm starting to learn quickly that Ironman is actually a 4 sport game and not just 3. How has this podcast changed you both athletically - pressure to stay consistent? Accountability? If you could make one rule that every triathlete MUST follow to participate in the sport, what would it be? Have you guys done any sweet jumps on your race bikes? Looking back on 2020 and how much changed from Jan 1, how are you planning on planning and attacking 2021 differently from both the physical and the mental perspective? I guess more specifically, in terms of the self coached athlete looking to start planning some training blocks. How do you, Robbie and Mike, work with and coach athletes who struggle with consistency year-round? --------------- Registration is now open for the C26 Club Training Program. Take the worry and stress out of your 2021 season planning, recovering, taper, etc. For more information, please visit www.C26Triathlon.com/the-c26-club Looking for a swim analysis, personalized zones for training, and an awesome experience? Check out our New C26 Hub Training Center in Chattanooga. C26 Gear is now available (for a limited time) at www.c26triathlon.com/c26-store A great way to support the podcast! 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

Dec 21, 2020

The team was in for a trail race this weekend and we talk about running 50 miles in the dark. After that, we talk 2020 and how it related to us and our sport. The good, the bad, the ugly. This year has been mentally tough on a lot of our athletes. We look at the power of connection and the pain of isolation. How we connect as coaches and people to not only our athletes, but people we meet who may need it most. Topics: Please check out The C26 Club. A full year training plan customized around your races and schedule. Intro to our trail race summary We've spent enough time alone this year They don't race 50 or 100 miles for the finish line Do you do it for the finish line or yourself? Feeling the weight of the year "Let's get through this" and it's still going . . . Changing trail races? The power of "I just did it" Differences in how we're motivated Changing your belief system through sport What matters most is what you do when people aren't watching Mike's 10K adventure and his time in the lead . . . Letting go of pace and embracing effort in trail races The best ways to attack the trails The things that stick out the most to us about 2020 The pain in Mike's heart We need each other The power of focused one-to-one communication When we just need to get something out of our system Coaching challenges in 2020 Athletes mental health and exercise Escaping the chaos The greatest gifts for athletes The value of writing Training Peaks comments The uneasy feeling of wanting to give more Compassion for the Homeless There's only so much you can do . . . but find the happy medium Creating optimism --------------- Registration is now open for the C26 Club Training Program. Take the worry and stress out of your 2021 season planning, recovering, taper, etc. For more information, please visit www.C26Triathlon.com/the-c26-club Looking for a swim analysis, personalized zones for training, and an awesome experience? Check out our New C26 Hub Training Center in Chattanooga. C26 Gear is now available (for a limited time) at www.c26triathlon.com/c26-store A great way to support the podcast! 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

Dec 18, 2020

We all "know" the process is what matters, but how do we stay at peace with the progress? Micro goals vs. macro. Clearing the head and heart. How to recognize progress in the little things. Success in the learning and building of our bodies. Topics: Check out our 2021 Club Program . A full season training plan based around your races. Should we have advertisers? Mike Feels out of shape What a difference a year makes Chasing memorable rides, runs, and races Clearing the plate, heart, and head Starting with something small vs. the big goal Total extreme diet Simple changes add up Strong legs in a heavy body Tis the feasting season Feeling good on the bike but heavy on the run Internal confidence that keeps you honest It's harder and harder to lean on our last races What do your thoughts tell you about yourself? Can you appreciate the person you're becoming? Can you let go of your old identity? Holding onto the chip on your shoulder Flying without a net and not looking down When things feel easy . . . it's a good thing Proving it to others or yourself? Being proud of ourselves Do you see today's you in the mirror? When improvement gets harder and harder Making your own workouts today Finding the excitement in discovery A bucket list society Sometimes not being sore is a win Compare you to you Re-building a car Re-Building a body --------------- Registration is now open for the C26 Club Training Program. Take the worry and stress out of your 2021 season planning, recovering, taper, etc. For more information, please visit www.C26Triathlon.com/the-c26-club Looking for a swim analysis, personalized zones for training, and an awesome experience? Check out our New C26 Hub Training Center in Chattanooga. C26 Gear is now available (for a limited time) at www.c26triathlon.com/c26-store A great way to support the podcast! 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

Dec 14, 2020

Do you have the patience to be ready when you need to be ready? This is a daily thought process. Today, we look at the best way use short term focus for long term gains. Why running race pace in training is overrated. Being at "your best" now looks a lot different than your best next August, September. Knowing you have it but resisting the urge to prove it. Short term focus on long term gain. Recognizing "glimpses" of next level improvements. Topics: Don't forget to check out the C26 Club . Let us plan your 2021 Race Season! The C26 "Ten Days of Christmas" Recognizing "when you're ready" December: The supreme version of "I'll just wait till Monday" Getting Ready for the year Knowing when you can let it rip a little bit Being lazy in general and in workouts The difference between exercising and training. How structure can wear us out No watch or structure until Jan 1? The power of getting unfit Do you need to always show progress? Short term focus on long term gains Feeling the need to "prove something" to yourself When we feel the need to "keep this level of fitness" We need some time to not give a sh*t All rolling trains take breaks The internal pressure to "reinvent the wheel" How to contain itches to show your fitness Stimulation through flirtation Talking yourself out of bad decisions Today is about tomorrow, and on and on Managing your restraint Why running race pace in training is overrated Understanding fatigue and how it works through taper How do you build the confidence to trust that you can go faster and further when you need to? A big breakdown of how 3 sport fatigue impacts our training pace Understanding that running slow means running easy Understanding the potential of your "top end" Knowing you have it but resisting the urge to prove it Accumulated fatigue won't let you Clearing the path through getting fresh Months and months of work Recognizing GLIMPSES of next level improvement. --------------- Registration is now open for the C26 Club Training Program. Take the worry and stress out of your 2021 season planning, recovering, taper, etc. For more information, please visit www.C26Triathlon.com/the-c26-club Looking for a swim analysis, personalized zones for training, and an awesome experience? Check out our New C26 Hub Training Center in Chattanooga. C26 Gear is now available (for a limited time) at www.c26triathlon.com/c26-store A great way to support the podcast! 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

Dec 10, 2020

The ultimate questions: How much is too much, or is that enough? Today we walk through understanding the body and how you make gains or create losses in fitness based on minimal effective dose. We talk about the difference between Ironman and 70.3 training and how different athletes need different volumes. We also look at how best to approach Zone 2 workouts along with when you should make a decision to smash your legs. All in the them of why understanding your body outside of the numbers is the ultimate path to confident racing. Topics: Don't forget about the 2021 C26 Club , the training plan that lays out a full year of workouts around your races. Mike and Robbie Rock n Roll Memory Lane Understanding MINIMAL EFFECTIVE DOSE Planning Races and Hopes for Accomplishments The secret of NOT putting in volume Moving up distance and hours to put in The addiction of MORE How you overtrain or hurt yourself When your workouts are a negative Getting the most out of the least Burnout Short Ironman Blocks What if we plateau? Are you training or just getting more tired? Finding the mental and physical balance What's too much, what's too often? How to get your best daily response Training volume for 70.3 vs. Ironman training Managing stress appropriately Why total training miles varies so much between athletes Training is about loading stress When sleep is better than a workout Finding net positives vs net negatives When you should push past prescribed volume What to do when your body says "I've got more in me" How to recognize when to quit a workout Connecting perceived effort to your body and brain Will an extra 30 minutes make you better or just "feel" better Is what you're doing necessary?? How to make the best in-race decisions Believing that deep down we have the ability "If you come into Ironman with no doubts and are totally confident, you're overtrained." - Sebastian Kienle You should be confident enough that you don't need to see it until you see it Only a few matches to burn Do you need to see it, or KNOW it? Each training day should make sense How you should approach Zone 2 rides Recognizing "if you have it" today Numbers and HR don't matter unless you understand your body How to CONTROL your race Understanding Zone Range Average --------------- Registration is now open for the C26 Club Training Program. Take the worry and stress out of your 2021 season. For more information, please visit www.C26Triathlon.com/the-c26-club Looking for a swim analysis, personalized zones for training, and an awesome experience? Check out our New C26 Hub Training Center in Chattanooga. C26 Gear is now available (for a limited time) at www.c26triathlon.com/c26-store A great way to support the podcast! 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

Dec 7, 2020

Challenge Daytona was awesome with an absolutely loaded field and we learned a lot from what was pretty much a flawless broadcast. We loved the format, the level of competition, and frankly seeing athletes out on the course. We talk about their swim, bike and run strategies. What paid off, what didn't. We look at penalties, bike splits, and the potential for Challenge to focus changing the landscape of 70.3 racing in the US. Topics: Don't forget about the C26 Club for 2021 The commentators for Challenge Daytona Ridiculous bike power numbers Bike for show, run for dough Gustav Iden Should they have covered the Age Group race as well?? Building a bridge between pros and age groupers Can we push the envelope on Age Group coverage? How do we make pro triathletes more popular? Paula Findlay and Anne Haug Flat tire? :) Positive experience for our athletes The timing of Daytona and what it could mean for the sport Re-creating a chance for age groupers to race against the best Is Indianapolis another opportunity? Can we create more "loop" races like this? Calculated decisions on the race course Increasing spectators and learning experiences ITU vs. What we saw in Daytona Racing in downtowns? The concept of spectator friendly Daytona was like picking your March Madness Bracket It's ALL about the run TWO big penalties and the subjectivity of handing them out Nobody knew what to expect out there, including the pros Dealing with self-doubt, even on the perfect day The difference between the flat course vs. having some elevation No brakes, no turns, no sitting up . . . how it took its toll Run your best race, or test the ego? The number one goal for our athletes at Daytona The pressure on one big race How hard is it to maintain 20 meters for the whole race? Was it easier to just set the pace? Training for races on the trainer only? Lionel Sanders effort Swim strategy and how strung out it got in the water How 70.3 is turning into a short course Patience and restraint to reach the top level Different courses for different horses Mashing the big ring Link to interview with former Pro and C26 Coach Jessica Jacobs --------------- Registration is now open for the C26 Club Training Program. Take the worry and stress out of your 2021 season. For more information, please visit www.C26Triathlon.com/the-c26-club Looking for a swim analysis, personalized zones for training, and an awesome experience? Check out our New C26 Hub Training Center in Chattanooga. C26 Gear is now available (for a limited time) at www.c26triathlon.com/c26-store A great way to support the podcast! 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

Dec 3, 2020

You have permission to believe. Today, we talk about coaching and how we approach coaching, both with athletes and ourselves. We also talk about our business model, which we're sure a lot of people will question. In essence, we believe in going with our gut, even if (sometimes especially if) that means we're bucking the trends. Plus, previews and predictions for Challenge Daytona. Topics: Don't forget to check out our C26 Club Program where we plan your entire 2021 Race Season for $349. Mike is attempting to be an athlete again Ups and downs of training cycles Wade in slowly and do what feels right Getting back to the basics The intersection of mental and physical energy There's only so much you can do When your mind is in 100% overdrive "Genius is the person who can most truly be who they are." Mike's road from athlete to artist to musician back to athlete No one cares as much as you care Our job is to help them become happy with what they do Your workouts are for you, not us The rah rah is at a minimum When our goals start to pinball Don't get distracted and stay true to your principles Investing in our athletes for the best experience possible Following our gut instincts Inspiration that comes naturally Changing the world with memes? Following your own lead and building that confidence When you're in the Zone, everyone knows it Local people think our gym is a big flop Why it's important to lose fitness sometimes An athlete's addiction to driving themselves into the ground Addicted to training or Getting Better?? We have to have confidence to take rest Why athletes get injured Why CHALLENGE DAYTONA is a MUST WATCH Coach Robbie's prediction for the podium at Challenge Daytona Check out the C26 Club Program for 2021! --------------- Registration is now open for the C26 Club Training Program. Take the worry and stress out of your 2021 season. For more information, please visit www.C26Triathlon.com/the-c26-club Looking for a swim analysis, personalized zones for training, and an awesome experience? Check out our New C26 Hub Training Center in Chattanooga. C26 Gear is now available (for a limited time) at www.c26triathlon.com/c26-store A great way to support the podcast! 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

Nov 30, 2020

More naps, coffee with friends, hikes with your dog, days off? What's it gonna take? December has always been a tricky month, and this year, maybe more than ever. Today, we talk about a list of things Coach Robbie sent to our athletes about how to best "attack" December. The biggest things is to keep the train rolling, be strong, recover, and connect. A new season is looming and what you do this month can put you in a great position to train like you want to train for next year's races. Topics: Keeping the Momentum Thank YOU for the support Empowering each other Truly understanding how you FEEL The skill of flexibility Feeling good but not smashed Why coach Robbie is "pumped" What sounds fun to you Take More Naps (at the right time) Athletes who NEVER race Learning from addictive personalities Willpower or Burnout? The most important skill an athlete can have Making decisions with confidence Coaches shouldn't be your ultimate decision maker Who has your back? Ramp ups, down weeks, and DOWN PERIODS If you're hungry, eat Is it being lazy or genuinely tired? The rebellion of "skipping workouts" Are you obligated to the race or yourself? Putting yourself in the best position possible The best athletes in the world race by feel The full tank of gas analogy It's okay to stop when you're ahead The "slow cook" workouts Giving your heart exactly what it craves Seasonal depression Required days off in December What a "day off" means Round off your personality Rediscover your true desires outside of triathlon Staying on the track while looking around Living and breathing triathlon Build your community connection --------------- Registration is now open for the C26 Club Training Program. Take the worry and stress out of your 2021 season. For more information, please visit www.C26Triathlon.com/the-c26-club Looking for a swim analysis, personalized zones for training, and an awesome experience? Check out our New C26 Hub Training Center in Chattanooga. C26 Gear is now available (for a limited time) at www.c26triathlon.com/c26-store A great way to support the podcast! 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

Nov 27, 2020

Do you feel like you're on the roller coaster at times? Going with the same plan that doesn't quite hit the spot? Today we talk about training plans, recovery, re-charging, and figuring out how to hit your best potential as an athlete and person. Adjusting workouts, days off, diet, sleep, etc. You know you can do it, but doing it the right way FOR YOU is one of the biggest challenges in triathlon. Topics: Re-charging the body and mind The "do whatever you want" mode Managing mental and physical toll Hyper-structured Type A Recovering from RACE BUILD, not just the race The long term effects of Ironman The mental tug of war for days off Being empowered to make good choices Coaching is not a dictatorship The Links in the Chain Workouts are there for you to mold Showing yourself grace as an athlete Everything we do is done in pencil Pushing the emotional needle too far The Final Exam Having hunger vs anxiety Seasonal depression Setting yourself up for success If you want to go far, go together --------------- Registration is now open for the C26 Club Training Program. Take the worry and stress out of your 2021 season. For more information, please visit www.C26Triathlon.com/the-c26-club Looking for a swim analysis, personalized zones for training, and an awesome experience? Check out our New C26 Hub Training Center in Chattanooga. C26 Gear is now available (for a limited time) at www.c26triathlon.com/c26-store A great way to support the podcast! 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

Nov 24, 2020

Are you moving the right direction? This is the toughest time of a really tough year for all of us. Today, we talk about how "The Standard is The Standard" and no matter what we all have to figure out what's really important and stay on that course. Coach Robbie shows us his reaction to having Texas 70.3 cancelled and explains how he changed his mindset and made it a positive. Sometimes life gives us what we really need and it's up to us to get our minds right. Topics: Coach Robbie talks about Texas 70.3 cancelled Don't Forget Your Original Goals When the atmosphere is ripped away? Why did you really get into the sport? Life gives you what you really need can you dig to race depth without a race? The mentality shift of a race cancel Waking up with "leg pop" Turning mind into gratitude mindsets Fueling in a mental way Finding that discomfort level on bike Reconciling the "buts" and "what ifs" Racing alone demons Finding that negative split Are you "waiting" because you don't have it or it will be painful? Embracing the suck Only a 5K to go………. Changing the length of your taper? Mentality of not shaking out the day before Learning from this race to apply in the next Being happy with what you did on the course The Standard is the Standard Are you going the right direction? Discipline to turn off the noise Stay Steady . . . Stay The Course --------------- Registration is now open for the C26 Club Training Program. Take the worry and stress out of your 2021 season. For more information, please visit www.C26Triathlon.com/the-c26-club Looking for a swim analysis, personalized zones for training, and an awesome experience? Check out our New C26 Hub Training Center in Chattanooga. C26 Gear is now available (for a limited time) at www.c26triathlon.com/c26-store A great way to support the podcast! 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

Nov 18, 2020

We recorded the day before Coach Robbie was leaving for Texas 70.3, but he found out the race was canceled during his drive. The podcast is about his race prep, taper, and strategy. the guys talk about the importance race week sharpening and the ability to control your gears during the race. And, mostly, it's about being able to control your racing gears. We make thousands of decisions while racing and we give you the best way to make sure your'e making the right one. --------------- Registration is now open for the C26 Club Training Program. Take the worry and stress out of your 2021 season. For more information, please visit www.C26Triathlon.com/the-c26-club Looking for a swim analysis, personalized zones for training, and an awesome experience? Check out our New C26 Hub Training Center in Chattanooga. C26 Gear is now available (for a limited time) at www.c26triathlon.com/c26-store A great way to support the podcast! 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

Nov 16, 2020

This year is all about controlling what we can to race and train at our best. With Ironman Arizona yanked away, we look at the emotion racing stirs and how to focus on what matters. We talk about the best ways to approach training and races. We compare cancelled races to post-Ironman blues and look at how to keep our minds in the game. We explain why yellow can be better than green in Training Peaks, the trouble with perfectionism, listening to your body, and why facing fear is the best way to grow. And Coach Robbie preps for Texas 70.3 Topics: The Ironman Arizona Gut Shot Just keep going . . . The mental and physical rigidity of structure Unpredictable days and 30 minute runs Wear out the opponent by taking body shots well Racing and the outlet of freeing yourself Training and stabilizing emotions When it feels insurmountable Evening out the pain with pressure Cancelled Race vs. Ironman Depression. What's worse? When "graduation day" is stripped away What we learned from Chris Nikic We need the excitement Balancing the highs and lows Life as a monk People want "the feeling" of the race Digital "production" doesn't fill our voids The pain of the fall after high expectations Coach Robbie's Excitement/Nerves for Texas 70.3 What truly CHANGES who we are "The Obstacle Is The Way" - Ryan Holiday Taking on new challenges for growth Facing fear is harder when we're passive Channeling Gratitude during a race A great way to start the SWIM in a race Being in the moment with your Race Understanding 100% of 70-80% The trouble with perfectionism personality Hayden calls out coach Robbie for missing a workout Leaving happiness and success on the table When Yellow is Better than Green in Training Peaks Understanding and LISTENING to your body

Nov 12, 2020

Today we look at Ironman changes/new racing rules and why they could make you slower if not in the right mindset. The swim set up, transitions, spectators, and maybe most importantly — a pretty big change to run aid stations. We'll look at several ways to make sure you are on top of your mental and physical game in the new Ironman environment. We also get into why cycling in cold is harder and why it's important to be flexible with your nutrition. Topics: The exaggerations of triathletes How long did you "really" ride today? :) The guys didn't sleep much last night Endurance sports and growing as people What we learned from recent Ironman races Lots of races coming up You can never compare a race to a race Some athletes like some race changes Pre-Race meetings now on YouTube Why your times are apt to be a little slower Transition changes and set ups How much should you carry with you on bike and run? A major change in run aid stations Dressing right for the bike Better to be safe than sorry Why it's so hard to bike in the cold Swim start differences at Ironman How to line up for the swim Why your swim preparation and nutrition will be different Wetsuit and Heart Rate increase Swim anxiety How we're spoiled by the volunteers Raising your core temp when it's cold Excess peeing on the bike Why we're so cold when we finish a race Outside assistance and spectators Another argument for mass starts Stacking the odds against swim anxiety How taking your time early pays off later Now, it's better to take more than you'll need ANOTHER reason to hold back on the bike?? Working 2 or 3 aid stations ahead Don't let nutrition get behind Remember to "top off" Finding your GRATITUDE no matter what Don't set yourself up for a bad experience Look at this year's racing as a "free play" --------------- Registration is now open for the C26 Club Training Program. Take the worry and stress out of your 2021 season. For more information, please visit www.C26Triathlon.com/the-c26-club Looking for a swim analysis, personalized zones for training, and an awesome experience? Check out our New C26 Hub Training Center in Chattanooga. C26 Gear is now available (for a limited time) at www.c26triathlon.com/c26-store A great way to support the podcast! 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

Nov 10, 2020

The rewards comes from effort. It may not be visible but it always shows up. Today, looking at what effort means, both in training and the race. We talk about race demons and how to not let them take over. Also, we break down the mindset of racing Ironman and how to turn a rough start into a great race. Ironman Florida is also covered in this podcast. Topics Our Run Camp Lessons Can You Be a Kid Again Everyone seems so serious . . . Intimidation of new environments The Confidence Equation The most important thing in life and sport The person who works the hardest gets the rewards Getting faster when you're close to your peak Pushing yourself past plateaus Committing to what it takes It's always easier in the beginning Initial Gains are Huge, but then . . . When Return on investment isn't what you want Ironman Florida - Our Athlete's success The Emotions of Ironman How you can finish worse but have a better race It's not always about the PR How Do You know You had a good race? Expectations that are irrelevant In Race Demons Can you run through the suck? Goal: The Best You Can Get Out of Yourself, Today Were you happy or disappointed with the effort? The Pride that comes from Pushing Racing smart to delay the pain In training: When Enough is Enough Feeling good? Maybe pull back How long is your wick for the day?? When do you light it? Walking the first mile of Ironman?? Ironman Florida Race summary of one of our athletes The trouble with using POWER in a race --------------- Registration is now open for the C26 Club Training Program. Take the worry and stress out of your 2021 season. For more information, please visit www.C26Triathlon.com/the-c26-club Looking for a swim analysis, personalized zones for training, and an awesome experience? Check out our New C26 Hub Training Center in Chattanooga. C26 Gear is now available (for a limited time) at www.c26triathlon.com/c26-store A great way to support the podcast! 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

Nov 6, 2020

Today we talk about the benefits of running trails, the trouble with speed work, and why Ironman is not about going fast, but "who slows down the least." We dive into understanding zones, intervals, and solving the complex combination of swim, bike, run that is triathlon. When in doubt, treat yourself with kindness. --------------- Registration is now open for the C26 Club Training Program. Take the worry and stress out of your 2021 season. For more information, please visit www.C26Triathlon.com/the-c26-club Looking for a swim analysis, personalized zones for training, and an awesome experience? Check out our New C26 Hub Training Center in Chattanooga. C26 Gear is now available (for a limited time) at www.c26triathlon.com/c26-store A great way to support the podcast! 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

Nov 2, 2020

"It was too windy." "Too hot or too cold." "Too many people in my lane." What do you do when facing inconvenience? Today we talk about how to turn training obstacles into racing lessons. We also look at subconscious thoughts and how they can affect our moods. We talk about race goal setting and how it can be good and bad. And finally, give some last minute thoughts on how to race Ironman Florida. Topics: Congrats to everyone about to Race. You've already been rewarded. How people have been finding their way and growth Building on expectations Being letdown in our hope Races as Graduation Days How feelings change throughout a race Embracing opportunity of a crappy day Remembering the feeling of rough days Building your mental tool box for race day Owning your space How do your respond to being "off" Robbies attempt at 100 windy miles in a cold Lab Shifting your perspective to work through things It's for me not for you When your friend jabs you with a little inspiration Can you be satisfied with a letdown? When we're in a bad place "for no reason" Letting go can be the hardest part When our minds need to catch up with our bodies Taking responsibility for your life is healthy Don't get too full of yourself Robbie waxes poetic (for him) The biggest thing isn't the result, it's the release There's always something to pick apart, but look for the positives. Why it's harder to ride in the cold We're all about Happy & Healthy, but think about FAST a lot too How good can we get?? The problem with forecasting your future and races Obsessed with the result Giving yourself time to figure out "who you are" on race day . . . or training days for that matter. Should coaches give you a run pace target in Ironman? Re-evaluating and adjusting in the middle of a race Why you should FEEL things before you feel them in a race Ironman Florida Strategies --------------- Registration is now open for the C26 Club Training Program. Take the worry and stress out of your 2021 season. For more information, please visit www.C26Triathlon.com/the-c26-club Looking for a swim analysis, personalized zones for training, and an awesome experience? Check out our New C26 Hub Training Center in Chattanooga. C26 Gear is now available (for a limited time) at www.c26triathlon.com/c26-store A great way to support the podcast! 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

Oct 29, 2020

This is a great guide for RACE RUNNING and how to train for it. We focus on Ironman, but the same holds true for 70.3, Olympics, and Sprints. For one, we want to strengthen our chassis so we don't have to walk. And, if we don't handle the swim and bike right, none of this really matters. It's a pretty deep dive into accumulated fatigue, accumulated fitness, how to know when you're in good shape, and why bricks and your long runs might be disrupting your progress. Topics: Walk/run vs. Run Brick Running Overrated?? Your body doesn't care what's stressing it Running is Running How to practice running on tired legs You don't get extra points for running off the bike *When running off the bike makes sense Why you should run before you ride Don't practice bad running form Run on the "freshest" legs Running off the bike feels weird, but . . . Do you focus on Swim/Bike bricks?? How the swim cascades into your run Energy expenditure at Ironman What your purpose should be on the swim Does your bike feel like a warm up for the run? Ironman doesn't "start" until mile 80 of the bike Or . . . Mile 20 of the run. "I crushed the bike . . ." Bike for Show, Run for Doe There's no such thing as a good bike split followed by a bad run split. Volume Running Do you keep making your long run longer and longer and longer? We have to be consistent with volume You CAN make time for more short runs You shouldn't feel WRECKED from running How we OVER-DAMAGE our body What's wrong with thinking "I have to do the distance" Accumulated Fatigue Accumulated Fitness Don't let the swim crush you before you start Spreading out the Volume How to know when you're getting into good shape Why your long runs might be counterproductive Don't burn your matches in training, wait till races Is "Faster" really the training goal?? Don't add extra salt tonight cause you forgot it yesterday --------------- Registration is now open for the C26 Club Training Program. Take the worry and stress out of your 2021 season. For more information, please visit www.C26Triathlon.com/the-c26-club Looking for a swim analysis, personalized zones for training, and an awesome experience? Check out our New C26 Hub Training Center in Chattanooga. C26 Gear is now available (for a limited time) at www.c26triathlon.com/c26-store A great way to support the podcast! 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

Oct 26, 2020

How do you respond to change? Ironman Arizona shortens the bike leg and reactions are mixed. What was Robbie's reaction as a coach? How did Mike handle the news as a rebellious-year-older man? Today the guys dive into change and how to deal with it. How to pace a shortened race. Negative head space and punches to the gut. Framing a different experience. The World Series and more. Please check out our new C26 Club Coaching program for 2021 now priced at only $349! Topics: Love/Hate relationships with birthdays Ironman Arizona shortens the bike Florida ups Prize Purse for Pros Coach Robbie's first concern when he heard Arizona was shortened Adjusting your attitude for race changes How do you pace a shortened Ironman bike? Either way, you'd better be ready The Seahawk that never gave up Changes in Arizona bike course and how they affect you Going in with your best effort to compete with yourself Recovering from a punch to the gut Why do we obsess over "the distance?" Robbie's first race after sobriety Something will always disrupt "your perfect day" What you can control in races Should there be a way to find 40 more miles?? Why Mike things immaturity keeps him young Is it easier to cancel rather than figure it out? Ironman, the Business How politics impacts Ironman What if they shortened the swim vs. bike? Is this World Series legit or come with an asterisk? Doing everything you can do to prepare for the race in front of you Negative head space and self sabatoge When we hedge our bet as a built in excuse Mike admits his age shows at times How the Arizona bike course is more difficult It's gonna come down to pacing Framing as a different experience People will obsess over fast bike splits, but . . . Arizona is a Marathon with a swim and bike Why variability index will likely be high at Arizona What if Arizona LENGTHENED the bike?? Keeping childhood rebellion Managing emotions on race day Responding to mechanicals with flexibility The more rigid, the less opportunities --------------- Registration is now open for the C26 Club Training Program. Take the worry and stress out of your 2021 season. For more information, please visit www.C26Triathlon.com/the-c26-club Looking for a swim analysis, personalized zones for training, and an awesome experience? Check out our New C26 Hub Training Center in Chattanooga. C26 Gear is now available (for a limited time) at www.c26triathlon.com/c26-store A great way to support the podcast! 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

Oct 22, 2020

There's a time and place for being serious, but most of us tend to train and race better when we're relaxed and coming from a place of gratitude. Today we talk about how to race and train "free." We look at the difference between intensity and focus, and ways to embrace the unknown. Have you ever found your happy place on the run? Can you get off the bike with a fuller tank? Also, what setting A, B, and C goals for your race looks like. Finding a love to explore Why laughter may be the key to your training Does LOL on text really mean you're laughing out loud? Laughter as a mood shifter The impact of our isolation on training When life is hard, people need people Taking ourselves too seriously Drawbacks of perfectionism Lack of nuance in communication Loops of seriousness and training baggage The weight of the world Added intensity means added stress Focus vs. Intensity Do your expectations include being healthy? Perfectly adhering to the plan even if it's misery This is supposed to be something you LOVE Addiction to the outcome of your favorite team What do you WANT right now Stop while you're ahead mentality Today isn't race day Falling in the same traps Taking your perspective seriously Too much internalization with training Days off that turn into months Embracing the unknown Are your goals selling yourself short? Detaching from numbers Would you rather know or not know your race result in advance? Overanalyzing the steps Setting A, B, and C goals for the same race The power in the mystery of not comparing Being committed to loving and doing it . . . What still bugs Robbie about his racing Also, why Robbie is insanely grateful Getting off the bike with a fuller tank Can you find happiness on the run? What you should be thinking 5 minutes into the swim Practicing enjoyment and happiness --------------- Looking for a swim analysis, personalized zones for training, and an awesome experience? Check out our New C26 Hub Training Center in Chattanooga. C26 Gear is now available (for a limited time) at www.c26triathlon.com/c26-store A great way to support the podcast! Registration is now open for the C26 Club Training Program. For more information, please visit www.C26Triathlon.com/the-c26-club 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

Oct 20, 2020

Today we look at the ways healthy optimism can enhance your training, racing, and life. It's the little things and they are usually easy to address. Mike talks about his road back from injury and how it's helped him re-define "feeling good" while training, which he ultimately believes will make him faster. Also, how Coach Robbie has gotten into his best shape in 4 years. When do you push, when should you pull back? Why you should adapt workouts based on your mood. And, the absolutely simplest way to approach your workouts. Topics: Have you checked out the C26 Club ? Take away stress, confusion and feel great with a full-on 2021 Training Plan! Staying Positive and flexible IRONMAN gets a race off in the US By all accounts Arizona 70.3 went smooth Cutting out loops and "out and backs?" How much safety can IM put into races?? Our Mass Start "bitterness" Our Mass Start suggestion revisited Dolphin Diving at Ironman Florida Did we defer because we stopped training? "Nobody is gonna race this year" debunked Scaling back (and up) mentally for races Mike's injury and why he thinks it was mostly mental Having inspiration to re-kindle positivity Positive Peer Pressure "Coming back to shape" the right way Forced to go slow as a positive healing step Successful athletes are optimistic Feeling good is the way The fragility of who we are When do you push or pull back? The group adrenaline Training without defining "getting faster" Prisoner of the moment? Most workouts should be average and not exciting Craving the panic mode Easing into your workouts Changing workouts based on your mentality of the day Taking your bad day out on your workouts (or on yourself) Stress is Stress The simplest way to look at workouts 100% undertrained is better than 1% overtrained The ONE DAY that made this athlete's Ironman race --------------- Looking for a swim analysis, personalized zones for training, and an awesome experience? Check out our New C26 Hub Training Center in Chattanooga. C26 Gear is now available (for a limited time) at www.c26triathlon.com/c26-store A great way to support the podcast! Registration is now open for the C26 Club Training Program. For more information, please visit www.C26Triathlon.com/the-c26-club 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

Oct 15, 2020

Endurance training offers so many opportunities but why are some are pulled toward further and others to faster? Are you training for something that is your real strength? Is it Ironman, 70.3, Olympics, sprints . . .? What we could be best at isn't always our preference, but it's easy to think the things we enjoy most are our strengths. Today we hunt for ways to challenge yourself and find your true potential. Finding love in something you don't enjoy. And, why you should balance indoor and outdoor training. Topics: Age and comebacks Mike and Robbie's age gap How our background shapes training perspective The Pull to go Farther . . . C26 Trail Camp weekend 14 x Mountain Peaks in under 45 hours Building your belief system The opportunities for different people in endurance You want to go further or faster? Do you get "flaily?" What's your best race distance? The difference in training for 70.3 vs. Ironman Why your fastest distance might not be your best distance Endurance is all about discovery and growth Save Up Sammy Is your childhood perception still accurate? Which workouts do you tend to cut short? How to create a love for something you don't enjoy Mike's new strategy for waking up earlier The problem with extremes Why you should balance indoor and outdoor training Don't limit your ability to do what you love The power of being flexible in diet, training, and habits Our tendency to perfect what we're comfortable with Choose the challenging route The good and bad of group training "Big things have small beginnings" - Check out the new video about our C26 Hub Training Center What's really real? --------------- Looking for a swim analysis, personalized zones for training, and an awesome experience? Check out our New C26 Hub Training Center in Chattanooga. C26 Gear is now available (for a limited time) at www.c26triathlon.com/c26-store A great way to support the podcast! Registration is now open for the C26 Club Training Program. For more information, please visit www.C26Triathlon.com/the-c26-club 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

Oct 12, 2020

Is triathlon on the decline or upswing?? Ending the comparison trap. We look into Heart Rate Variability and how it relates to fatigue. The best swim sets with limited pool time. Progressing while dealing with an injury. We also look into YOUR WHY . . . what's it mean and why sometimes it's better to ask WHY NOT. This one stirred up some great topics! Topics: Shout out to Drake What is "elite?" Our C26 "70.3" this weekend Ironman 70.3 Arizona . . . this weekend Congratulate yourself for hanging tough IM Louisville and Kona weekend bummer Get out of memory lane The power in mental flexibility Is triathlon on the decline? How you advise athletes from falling into the comparison trap? Not settling for your old self Focus on doing a "genuinely better job" The one area you should be selfish Prisoners of the moment The age of over-thinking, copycat and plagiarism Finding individuality in our own path Fatigue always masks fitness Random "PRs" Dealing with a run injury while getting better? The beauty triathlon and three sports Fitness Comes Back! Setting up swim sets with limited pool availability? Going hard in the pool… what's it really mean? When interrupted swim sets are better than continuous HRV - Understanding heart rate as it relates to how you feel? The best question you can ask yourself each day Understanding your own fatigue and power Life fatigue vs leg fatigue How to figure out your WHY? Sometimes "it feels good" is enough One of Mike's secrets to gauge age Ask yourself WHY NOT? ---------------- C26 Gear is now available (for a limited time) at www.c26triathlon.com/c26-store A great way to support the podcast! Registration is now open for the C26 Club Training Program. For more information, please visit www.C26Triathlon.com/the-c26-club 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

Oct 8, 2020

Great questions from the listeners! Today we tackle core work; how much, how often. Also, recognizing and improving your weaknesses in the correct way. We get into bike fit and why it might be even more important for your run. Finding challenges to alleviate boredom. Also, if you've thought about coaching we get into what it really means and things you should be focused on. Finally, long swim layoffs and how to be a better and more purposeful swimmer next season. Topics: The C26 Club is back! A Complete 2021 Training plan and much more for only $349. Visit https://c26triathlon.com/the-c26-club/ for more info. Living forever . . . ? Mike, The Club Manager Mail truck on fire Optimum amount of core work for triathlon? Recognizing and improving specific weaknesses What's the difference in a bike fit for short course vs. long course racing? How should I plan a race season? I'm bored, how to I find a challenge? What's the first step for aspiring coaches? Experience vs. Coaching Certificates? Zoom Calls for social club? How important are intervals and hill work when running? Or, is it more important to just go slow and long? I haven't swam in 6 months . . . now what? When is it time to get back to structured swim workouts? ---------------- Registration is now open for the C26 Club Training Program. For more information, please visit www.C26Triathlon.com/the-c26-club 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

Oct 5, 2020

This year has thrown a lot at us! The triathlon universe has been in flux. The only thing to do is keep chipping away. Create your own race within workouts and realize that today is the only thing we control. Mike talks about his rough year and Robbie takes you back to rehab in an effort to keep our training and moods on pace. Topics: The C26 Club is back! A Complete 2021 Training plan and much more for only $349. Visit https://c26triathlon.com/the-c26-club/ for more info. A little college football talk is back! We're optimistic about races again! The Saturday 70.3/Sunday 140.6 idea Being a race driven athlete Thriving under the pressure How athletes run away from life Races are selling out The changing landscape Societal awakening? Transitions in life When "newness" wears off It's a long time to focus Robbie's Recovery - 30, 60, 90 days The longer you stay, the better your chance What you need vs. want The pain of this year being your first Ironman Post-Ironman downers Combining too many things at once When to walk away Finding Happiness in the Mundane Unfair comparisons to make with yourself Cobra Kai ---------------- Registration is now open for the C26 Club Training Program. For more information, please visit www.C26Triathlon.com/the-c26-club 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

Oct 1, 2020

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

Sep 29, 2020

What we do is hard, and that's why we do it, but do you find the edges of your limits? We had a three day event in Chattanooga and were reminded why we love to test ourselves. Today, we look at ways to approach and push through the pain and discomfort. Also, why that matters in life and why it's important to get out of your head, move things around in your body, and not quit. Topics: Our Ironman Weekend Event in Chattanooga Races opening up around the world Swimming 2.4 in an Endless Pool Challenging Bike Course Flipping Your Switch When race excitement is removed Envious of the pain? Your celebration can look however you want it Rediscovering something you've lost Looking for connection Using race energy True grit experience One person can make a difference Finding a feeling of belief The keys to beating negativity and self-doubt Leaning into your thoughts of fear Long runs more for the mind than body? Isolation forces you to recognize strength What to expect in an Ironman marathon The ease of being distracted It would be easy to quit Yoga and leaning into it Don't believe how you feel Mike's first mountain bike race Why is it so terrifying to fail in training? Do you tap the potential when the lights come on? What's your body capable of? What is pain? Approaching danger zones Attempting to Swim the English Channel Mike and the Park Ranger ---------------- 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

Sep 24, 2020

Train with an empty cup, always looking to learn. The questions never end and athletes with a mind open to improvement find the most enjoyment. Finding that passion is what keeps you engaged and having the most fun in a sport that can be demoralizing if you let it. Don't try to impress your coach, spouse, arch rival, or kids, impress yourself. The races are coming and there are no failures, only opportunities to learn. Topics: Questions never end in this sport Inspire Your Own Journey Burn out rate There's no finish line Never giving up on athletes Coaches don't "make" athletes be ready "Learned" coaching as kids Flipping your own switch Who are you looking to for approval? Have you disappointed your coach? Where do you set your bar? Put less pressure on yourself React to losing like the pros The collectors after Mike What upsets Coach Robbie When people force their reality on others Don't live in other people's misery The races are coming A C26 Athlete Set to Swim the English Channel Find ways to continue to push yourself You grow or you don't It's been really easy to be negative, don't be There's never a better time to get up and do what you want It doesn't have to be perfection, start something . . . Monks and the key to happiness Following your passion and be productive What upsets Mike ---------------- 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

Sep 21, 2020

We're back in Chattanooga at the C26 Hub and optimistic about a lot of things. The weather, the racing, the possibilities. Today, we look at cutting through the clutter and finding the simplest ways to feel good and perform your best. Coach Robbie talks his coaching philosophy and how it's changed over nearly 20 years. Mike explores his inner monk. Topics: Back in the C26 Hub in Chattanooga The weather is making a difference Similarities in endurance sports Our podcast philosophy How Robbie's coaching has changed since the start Covering the Gray Areas Danger of complacency Guiding principles of endurance Ignore the short cuts High Volume Responder? Coach's big value discovery New and exciting all it's cut out to be? When new is really old Collagen is now the thing How do you simplify training/life? Trying to get better and feeling good The hard part of trying to follow Pro triathletes Paying attention to the little things as a coach The best laid plans . . . Is training really "that" complex? Not being so rigid The Body/Car analogy The Tri-Calc math Yes, you can Finding that drive This SHOULD be IRONMAN Chattanooga week Missing that excitement Running etiquette ---------------- 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

Sep 17, 2020

One more podcast from the road before being back in the studio. Today, Mike & Robbie talk about the complexities of life colliding with the complexities of triathlon. How to "create your own race" in the sense of a short term goal. Motivation to get better and not use race day as an ending. They also talk about building a 3-sport engine and what you should be working on most with regard to your strengths and weaknesses. Also why tests don't tell the whole story. Topics: Triathlon redshirt How has this year changed us? The C26 Weekend Ironman Races can be whatever you want it to be No race is the same Race lead ups are never the same What to do when you don't have a race Do you look beyond the race at hand? It's easy to get lost in long term planning Zen . . . race as enlightenment No absolutes Understanding sacrifices It's incredibly complex Are you up for a 2-3 year plan? Robbie's fresh perspective on training What's your natural sport of the 3? Can you get that back quicker than others Why tests don't tell the story The power of adding an hour of cycling a week Building a 3-Sport Engine ---------------- 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

Sep 15, 2020

We spent last weekend on a C26 Outreach Tour to our athletes in Houston, Madison, and Indianapolis. Today we talk about the experience along with how when life gives you lemons . . . We doing actually use that phrase, but it's certainly been a year of making the best of what we have. We swam, biked, and ran with our athletes on location, but maybe more importantly connected over meals and great conversation. Topics: C26 Outreach tour All about community Mike's Recap of Madison Robbie talks Houston trip Feeling bits of excitement Feeling connected The IMWI "faux finish" Seasonal EPO What do you have to lose Figure out a way Staying on the road Are you all in or all out? Staying in the 70-80% range is HUGE The power of chipping away Workouts are all connected Don't look at small sample sizes Find the fun and the energy from your workouts You're always changing ---------------- 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

Sep 10, 2020

This should be peak season for the full Ironman races we cover, but alas, there will be no pretty medals. So, now what? Today, we grab our lunch pails to stay strong and positive about what's coming down the road. We also look at the biggest mistakes runners make and break down "go easy" and Zone 2 depending on your life situations. Unhinge the intensity and flow. TOPICS: Staying positive about races Optimism about what's down the road Committing to connection with people A lifelong pursuit The lunch bucket workouts I wanna show myself that I can Keep proving to yourself that you can in the future Building blocks of behavior David Goggins' mindset changers When your motivator is taken away . . . now what? The feeling you get from working hard Are you proud of yourself or disappointed Mike's endless pool PTSD The Number 1 Mistake Runner's Make Do you run Enough?? Do you run too fast too often? Knowing what's too hard or too easy Has Coach Robbie ever had to fire an athlete? If so, why? How to adjust your effort to meet the workout Go easy? Go Z2? What does that mean to you? Zones vary depending on life stresses American Gladiator analogy with running Being able to "let go" when you run Running easy vs. digging in and pushing off as hard as you can Unhinge the intensity and flow ---------------- 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

Sep 7, 2020

Triathlon training is not one size fits all. Today we look at the psychology and physiology behind different training methods. We talk about the value in things like walk/run or total immersion swimming, but also look at ways to move beyond them into running and swimming with more purpose. We also get into riding and running hills while understanding power, ROI, and effort in your training and racing. Topics: Square Peg into a Circle Training Plan Facing Fear of the bike Walk/Run/Walk Programs Galloway Method Total Immersion Swimming plus side Picturing yourself as a runner Injury prone? Are you getting too comfortable walking? Finding belief in your running Mike's infamous "don't walk" statement Confidence vs. Comfortable Turning walk/run into all run Cycling intervals outside in long rides Hitting power targets on rolling hills Consistent effort or power? Breaking rides into segment averages 1, 3, 10 second power average vs. lap avg. Go with the flow on the integrity of the workout Calibrating your internal power meter Riding through the hill The ROI on downhills is rarely there Managing terrain during races bike & run Effort on uphills and downhills Importance of Big Gear Work Withstanding relentless terrain When you go above threshold Practicing max aerobic power for short bursts Climbing hills with good rhythm How and when to attack downhills How long to hold back on the run Coast or pedal? Ironman Wisconsin hills ---------------- 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

Sep 3, 2020

What are the most important parts of swimming, cycling, and running for you? Figure it out, and master those first. Today, we discuss an athlete visit to our Hub and how we broke things down into actionable steps that will help him be better without being overwhelmed. We also look into how we go about resetting our diet and nutrition when it starts taking a murky turn. First episode of listener voice call-ins. Topics: He Fell Asleep Racing the Bike Sleeping & Eating Nothing is ever finished in coaching Confusing is NOT enjoyable Unlocking your key layers The simple steps for teaching swimming Removing fear, intimidation, anxiety in the water Unlearning swim complexity Why the swim is so important Morning swim emotion Working so hard to go nowhere in the water Body position return on investment The pursuit to figure it out Nutrition Reset Simplifying food Slowing down Better sleep for better diets The basics of what works Junk Food basics Better diet momentum Stretching, foam rolling, massages ---------------- 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

Sep 1, 2020

The "gray area" of life (and training) is the most confusing. Do you go where you want to go, or look for someone else to tell you the right way? You should try to understand the black & white, but own the gray. How do you feel about skipping a workout? The way to learn is to push the boundaries . . . and remember that everything is connected. As always, we connect training to difficult decisions in life and today, we look at making decisions on the go. Whether it workouts, work, parenting, etc. . . lessons are learned by experience. And accepting that experience. Do you beat yourself up for "Wrong decisions?" It's time to stop doing that, and work through them with people that matter. TOPICS: The Gumby 5k It's a great time to be flexible Encouraging ownership of flexibility Get it done, and do it right Ridding the guilt with you, friends, family Disappointed "future self?" When a coach alleviates stress Keeping "within the spirit" of your workouts People that can encourage your individuality Our realities are different and relative Ryan Holiday - The Obstacle is the Way We need people to empower our decisions Links of a chain . . . Working intervals into long rides The maturity level of knowing when to break a streak The addictive nature of endurance We all have the ability to get addicted to something The frustrations of thing not going your way… When people choose you to take out their frustration Turn training into "me time" first 45 minutes to yourself to be me and feel me Accumulated life fatigue from not taking time to yourself The social media feed of angst When we stew in our own muck How do you handle skipping workouts? Coaches should want athletes to KNOW THEMSELVES This journey is for YOU You missing the race or the journey? "A man who isn't his own doctor is a fool." Building layers of confidence on yourself Letting go to the lesson When you "own it" it's more valuable There is no copy and paste life ---------------- 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

Aug 27, 2020

It always feels like we should be doing MORE. More attention to work, the kids, training, learning . . . but time is finite and to do all those things better, we need to be connected with ourselves. Today, we look at minimal effective dose when training, along with how life's distractions are piling layers of stress on us. We look at the best ways to connect the mind and body along with using watches, power meters, and other gadgets in a way that gives you better control over them and your body. Topics: Little bits of struggle add up Maintaining connection Sit down with a purpose and get focused It's not your fault races aren't happening A forced period of transition Good and bad stress We need little wins The difficulty of finding escapes What to do with limited energy Reconnecting with yourself "Performing" in life Why we can't hold back Little ways to feel better Understanding Minimal Effective Dose Appropriately Challenging Accumulated Fatigue Addictive Nature of Triathletes Stress fatigues you and Stress masks fitness Moving pea gravel vs. boulders Looking at where you came from Learning calculus takes time Your body learns differently You can't fast track your body Would you choose to know your race result in 10 months? Your growth in the sport should never be done Using your power meter for command Letting go of the data Satisfied with being able to participate To feel good and perform at your best ability ---------------- 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

Aug 24, 2020

You don't have to be in mid-season form right now, but now is the time to engage a process for a successful 2021 season. Hitting January in shape to train like you want to train is a massive advantage. No more looking back. Even if you're only 10% better than you normally are in January. Now is the time to use 2020, not let it use you. Topics: Evolution of Robbie's Coaching History Our weekend hosting a Sprint and Olympic Mike's brief stint as a tennis coach Robbie's classroom philosophy back in the day It's been too long for all of us . . . Nothing to hang our hats on . . . Why athletes are bagging on training Reaping the rewards from your work How other sports translate into triathlon Long-distance mentality Tennis equals focus and endurance Just keep hitting back Patients gets rewards Are You Using 2020 or is It Using You? He drove from Massachusetts to race a Sprint 2021 Races will sell out quick Hitting January 10% better than usual You don't need to be in mid season form Flip The Switch Now The fitness formula The gift of extra time Training Availability is Fleeting Mike's back against the wall strategy Staying young as you get older Flipping a "dark picture" switch in races Believing your best races are yet to come Coach Robbie's drinking pain Drunk before Swim The Suck How To Truly Determine if you need a day off ---------------- 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

Aug 22, 2020

Coach Robbie tells a story about how he got up every day for three years to walk and go through a meditation. He said he felt like it was the right thing to do but it must be more than that, right? How do we find solid and long term motivation. Mike and Robbie talk about age differences and hair cuts, plus Mike gets highly frustrated by the alarm guy ---------------- 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

Aug 17, 2020

It's been a wild ride, and in this 400th Crushing Iron podcast we look a toward the future with hope and talk about how we can re-enter into the race season in a smart way. We also get into what it means to power through rough spots, not only in training and racing, but this year that is 2020. Thank you for all your support along the way, we really appreciate you supporting C26 and the Crushing Iron Podcast. Topics: The Obstacle is The Way and why Mike hasn't read it yet. The Year of the Philosopher It's hard to spend too much time on your base Major Life Changes during the pandemic When racing comes back Navigating deferral options Individually built for different courses Don't schedule races for stressful times of the year Planning ahead for next year's racing The lure of racing everything in 2021 Reflecting and appreciating An entire year of training! Wow. Remembering the "end of race feeling" Training in ways to create race intensity Effective emotional energy The back half of the IM marathon "Finishing races" during training This time of year feels like the second loop of the marathon Practice being that finisher ---------------- 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

Aug 13, 2020

Today we open up with the frustrations of everything going on and address how we are moving forward as athletes, coaches, and business owners. Frustration and anger hits everyone, but what do they mean at the core? How do we react and reframe challenges. It's not as simple as "glass-half-full" but it's definitely not a blame game either. How do we wake up and pursue something that builds deeper roots for tomorrow? Topics: Triathlon/Life both are a little dicey these days The frustrations and removal of stresses It's HOW we're dealing with everything When Robbie and Mike deal with tough days When you're in a boxing ring taking body shots Are you gonna say F-It or keep getting up The stress of kids and school Systems Checks When we don't know how long the fight is We're used to chasing a carrot . . . Is your glass half-full? It's easy to get angry now What about the 1st time racers mindset? Decisions when the race gets canceled The mad dash to put your chips back on the table When you need to pick up your poker chips and break Questioning your anger We all come from a different place Frustrations with big decisions When things don't look like you envision them Do you create problems or solutions? Opportunities are always there Instant engagement and fixes Isolation troubles Comfort food in need The need to escape Grounding ourself without stable future? Meditation and accepting things as they are Long-term simple habits When things we assume will happen, don't . . . We should be our biggest cheerleaders Is the world against you? Feeling Good As You Are ---------------- 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

Aug 10, 2020

This is the perfect time to learn and understand the power of competing with yourself. Competition without pressure is a great time to build your ability to compete at your highest level. We will set expectations and often not even give ourselves a "win-credit" when we hit them. Be in the moment, do the quiet work, be consistent and accept and acknowledge the fact that you are getting better. We definitely negative split this podcast. Topics: We don't have all the answers Giving you something positive New audio game The Speed Cubing Championships ( https://www.netflix.com/title/81092143 ) Having fun and making fun of each other The power of mentoring Teaching your enemies Internal competition Impacting others in sports Social and emotional confidence The impact sports has on us The impact you can have on others Is there such a thing as training "secrets?" This is the perfect time for . . . Living in the moment The energy of first-time families at Ironman Finding little wins in training Trading pressure for pursuit Recognizing growth Expectations are future resentments Is hitting expectations a "win?" When the fitness just "shows up" in workouts Reducing pressure on ourselves Test days tend to be more about losses Don't fail to appreciate just how healthy you are! When success comes from holding back You're doing things most people can't do ---------------- 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

Aug 6, 2020

A lot of people look at what you're doing and think it's risky, but you have to do it for your soul. It's your passion and you have to follow that direction. Today, we talk about taking risks in triathlon and life, including opening our new training center during a pandemic. We talk about the polar opinions in the world and how it's time to carve your own path to reach your potential. This is also our first video podcast which will soon be available in the online hub at C26Triathlon.com. ---------------- 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

Aug 3, 2020

Today, we go inside the coach/athlete relationship and show how it's much deeper than training and racing. We look at the importance of a clear mind so you can recalibrate during the day (or race) and create your own finish line. We also look at racing and how you can just see the anxiety in some people's eyes race morning. Where does it come from and how to find your pre-race calm. Topics: "Athlete A" and "Weight of Gold" Documentaries Coaching Obligations Once it's gone, then what's left? Emotional health of coaches The level of communication we have Get someone to help you sort it out Being empowered on your own Intellectual property of coaching? Making your own great race ending Mike's first finish at IMWI with Coach Coach's Rules for Spectating race day Pre-Race jitters and calm Nerves on the bike Timing mats misplaced Being calm on race day Why next year could put MORE pressures on you 365 extra days to practice Tri-calc We all have the same chapter in our books Next year will be magnified Paralyze by fear with everything to lose ---------------- 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

Jul 30, 2020

"I always thought, I'm just a swimmer and not a human being." That's the quote from Michael Phelps that drove this podcast. Even thought we're amateurs our identity can get tangled and out of balance with the sport. We talk about using triathlon in a way that can truly change your life . . . if you're not running away from other problems. And we look at the idea that breakthroughs usually happen when things are getting the hardest. Topics: Increased Unrelated banter through first 10 minutes Podcast on video? Mike and Robbie's fashion input Michael Phelps Documentary talk starts at 10:00 mark The relative comparison between us and Olympians Race day comparison and self-flogging How we compare things that aren't the same "Life is just straight up hard" 17:00 Are you neglecting you for the triathlete? Healthy Escapes Are you running away or Chasing? Thankful for this podcast Using triathlon to alleviated anxiety and depression Breakthrough times are the hardest Never missing a workout (or a mortgage payment) Using training as visualization of an experience Emotional Releases Unpredictable, stressful, crazy… When training breakthroughs happen Going through it all makes us stronger ---------------- 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

Jul 27, 2020

Have you ever purposefully tried to "blow up" in a race? Maybe this is the time. Are you faster and stronger than you think? Today it's all about understanding your body/effort vs. pace. Navigating the terrain between smart and free to understand how we get better. The mental and emotional pieces of getting to know your body. Also, the concept of coloring outside the lines while training. This is how we learn and get faster by being free and understanding gratitude for the experience. Topics: The power of "blowing up" in a race The experience in discussion Triathlon doesn't have "clean answers" You never know. Finding your OWN way The Ebb and Flow of this season There is no "end" Where do we shave off 5 minutes in 5 hours? Dramatic shifts in approach to racing The Gratitude Perspective Racing is a Privilege Totally Free on the Course The dilemma between Smart vs. Free Maybe you're faster and stronger than you think How to find your top-end potential Color Outside the Lines Pain and Danger are different animals Embracing the blow up Are you digging deep enough in your workouts? It's about stimulus AND emotional and physical fatigue This is the year to take those chances! How Long Can you hold effort vs. pace? Training is Practice The belief and emotional re-wiring You have to challenge yourself "accomplish anything" ---------------- 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 this season? 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 If you're looking for a great custom coaching plan, please check out the new C26 Systems Plan for 2020 at the new c26triathlon.com. Coach Robbie will lay out your entire season (from 12-40 weeks) culminating at your A-Race. Take the confusion out of your entire year for only $499. The package includes team events, access to our online hub resource library, priority camp registration and more. 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

Jul 23, 2020

There's something really special about knowing your friends and family are waiting for you out on the course. It's a feeling of excitement and belonging that's difficult to replicate. Today, we look at ways to find similar moments in training while most races are off the board. We also challenge you to ask if you're wasting time and finding excuses. Plus, will Ironman offer better races under new ownership? Topics: Reminded of how important the sport is to us The trouble with chasing "balanced" Keep chipping away Living in the present but being aware of what's coming When priorities shift Complimenting Life with Sport The feeling that takes us back to racing How it feels to see loved ones on the race course These are the good old days How to appreciate TODAY We have no idea when we're gonna see the finish line Why it's so hard right now It's the suffering that brings us together No finish line has been set up It feels like the old Louisville Run Course "I never would have done this on my own" How others raise our game Are we wasting time and finding excuses Is Mike Tarrolly reaching his potential Wake up with the intent to get better? You Can't Take a Pause In This Journey Ironman changes Hands Will Ironman be better with the new Ownership? ---------------- 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 this season? 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 If you're looking for a great custom coaching plan, please check out the new C26 Systems Plan for 2020 at the new c26triathlon.com. Coach Robbie will lay out your entire season (from 12-40 weeks) culminating at your A-Race. Take the confusion out of your entire year for only $499. The package includes team events, access to our online hub resource library, priority camp registration and more. 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

Jul 20, 2020

Chronic pains and fighting through injury don't have to be a way of life. Today we walk through all the little things that could be a big deal regarding your triathlon health, including the single most underrated part of healthy running. We get into flexibility, the bike's impact on your run, sleeping position, counter balance exercise, and noticing when you compensate. All of this aimed at helping you be the best and healthiest triathlete you can be moving forward. Topics: Happy Birthday Hayden Mike's Plantar Fasciitis getting better? No rushing back from setbacks The Bike's Relation to the Run Are you "always hurt?" Taking a step back and addressing injuries Running injuries from bad bike fits Fitness takes time to build AND go away Being healthy AND Availability to be your best This is the only body we have - "no just get by" What's the happy medium for not losing ground? Run through it?? Usually a bad idea Double check your bike fit for running Addressing "niggles" in the beginning The run takes the blame because it's last Triathlete's self-adjusting bike - it's all connected Are you compensating on either side? Out of balance will eventually show up in a major way Chronic injuries are rarely obvious events The smallest pieces of your "body watch" all have to work Counter balancing sleep position The problem with sitting Running hills: Is steeper really better? Healing and being healthy are never really over The patience behind being in consistent shape ---------------- 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 this season? 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 If you're looking for a great custom coaching plan, please check out the new C26 Systems Plan for 2020 at the new c26triathlon.com. Coach Robbie will lay out your entire season (from 12-40 weeks) culminating at your A-Race. Take the confusion out of your entire year for only $499. The package includes team events, access to our online hub resource library, priority camp registration and more. 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

Jul 16, 2020

The hits keep coming, the latest Chattanooga 70.3 and Full, but we keep pushing on because we see the OPPORTUNITY. Whether it's time for a change in your life, a chance to fully heal those nagging injuries, or work on your weaknesses, now is the time. We get frustrated too, but life is so much easier when you create your own finish line and see light at the end of the tunnel. Hopefully you find something in here to spin a string of negative events into positive. Topics: The next phase of this year Will the kids be back in school More "body shots" in Chattanooga It's easy to find problems . . . Don't bring problems, bring solutions When I was a kid, we didn't race . . . we made shit up Being a kid again Saving a year of triathlon expenses This year is about finding a net gain This year is also like the back half of an IM marathon The "good news" in cancelled races for athletes There is a danger in "turning it off" Are you really happy with your reality? What if your Final Exam in your college got postponed? Now we're just looking at ourselves in the mirror The massive opportunity to build a bigger cake Swim, bike, and run "cakes" Fighting back from injury Happier and Healthier than before "You can't do that when" Treat yourself with respect an HEAL Living with chronic injuries ---------------- 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 this season? 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 If you're looking for a great custom coaching plan, please check out the new C26 Systems Plan for 2020 at the new c26triathlon.com. Coach Robbie will lay out your entire season (from 12-40 weeks) culminating at your A-Race. Take the confusion out of your entire year for only $499. The package includes team events, access to our online hub resource library, priority camp registration and more. 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

Jul 13, 2020

Struggling with motivation? You're not alone. If we were boxers this would be known as the Summer of Body Blows. Cancellations, adaptations, and heat have made it tough and today we acknowledge that while trying to talk ourselves into a positive space. Hopefully you can find some motivation, and get a better grip one how this bizarre little stretch of life can help us become better athletes and people. Topics: You are not alone with struggles Lack of motivation is normal right now Your number 1 goal right now should be . . . Injuries, setbacks, daily trouble shooting The hardest week of a training year Everyone has a plan till they get hit in the mouth The year of body shots Breaking down your objectives Vulnerability is a sign of strength Open up and let it out I'm not gonna sign up until I can do this . . . The three sport "comeback dilemma" The hidden fitness we don't lose Fitness all adds up Seeing huge gains down the road The Law of 7's Train so you can train how you need to train Is taking breaks a way to fast-forward? Breaking out of your groove Challenge yourself within the consistency Triathlon depression - Healthy relationships and camaraderie with triathlon Be part of a process No one has your life - "disrespectful to yourself" ---------------- 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 this season? 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 If you're looking for a great custom coaching plan, please check out the new C26 Systems Plan for 2020 at the new c26triathlon.com. Coach Robbie will lay out your entire season (from 12-40 weeks) culminating at your A-Race. Take the confusion out of your entire year for only $499. The package includes team events, access to our online hub resource library, priority camp registration and more. 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

Jul 10, 2020

Today we cover a lot of ground. Heat and humidity's impact on swimming. Best hill workouts. How to manage strength, speed, and PRs as you age. Switching gears from triathlon to ultra marathons. Popularity build of "alternative" races. Ironman brand going forward. Supplements. Hiking vs. Running. Core temp recalibration. Strength training. Going from a 70.3 to a Full. Questions from Athletes: How is it that humidity has an impact on swimming? I mean, I'm in water... 100% humidity…. What are the best run workouts to fit in hills/elevation Help me with the mindset around getting older and slower. When I was younger every race was a PR, shoot... every workout was a PR. (Maybe exaggerating) Now that I'm starting over every workout and every race can feel like a disappointment, regardless if I gave it hell or not. If you are trained for an Ironman Race and it gets cancelled, how would you change up your training to do an 45 mile ultramarathon instead and how long would you need to get ready? Asking for a friend 😊 Is this the year that creates an adventure racing mindset? Swim/run, gravel rides, trail running? If you have never done triathlon, how many olys before bumping to a half, and how many halfs before attempting a full. This understanding each person is different age/condition/athleticism. I would love to hear you opinion on how Ironman will improve their image after refusing to be flexible with refunding athletes with every race being cancelled. Will athletes still be loyal or will the brand die? How bad am I making my coach pull her hair out by adding half marathon & full marathon races in at random like 2-4 months out? Or is it really no big deal? I second this question. Hey can I tuck a 50k in a few weeks before my 70.3? 🤷‍♀️ This time of year I can get out for sunrise swims. So peaceful.When I do i don't have time to fit in my strength training. Should i still do some form of strength still or swim harder to keep upper body strong. Where do I start with strength training? Videos, Yoga, planks/push ups? (47yo female) Do you feel like you can gain all the strength necessary FOR triathlon THROUGH triathlon by focusing on hills, big gear work, pulling in the pool, etc. Or do you think it's necessary to implement outside gym sessions focused only on strength? Also, beyond what I mentioned, what are some of your favorite swim/bike/run strength sessions? What supplements do you think are important for triathlete health and what do you take on daily basis (if anything)? Would it be silly to use swim paddles in OWS training ? Recent podcast one of my favs. I was there in lville 18 , will never forget my coach Robbie hug at the finish line. Lol. Is there a way one can use multi-sport/triathlon training program to prepare for a marathon and improve timing? Fatigue due to higher running mileage is a limiter here. With all the IMs being cancelled and thus registrations getting deferred until next year, how easy do you think it will be to sign up for an IM next year? Who is your favorite athlete? And what made you choose me? If you're training g consistently and in "70.3 shape", how long is an IM build? How much time before the race would you begin a race specific build? To add on to Ashley Drayer 's question--when is the best time/how many times per week to do said strength training so you're not so sore for the weekend long run? If your athlete gets sick during a heavy training phase, how do you ramp them back up after they're starting to feel better? What advice would you give to an athlete who believes in the run slow to run fast but consistently needs to WALK/run to keep heart rate down to an acceptable range? I've working at "running" since this winter and I'm not seeing much difference in heart rate or speed. Thanks! Hopefully this is a fun one...when you were a kid, what did you want to be when you grew up? How does one "find" the short course gears (speed)? When I've primarily been training long and strong for long course without getting injured because of adding to much intensity too fast. When you push past the point of overheating your core temp (almost always on the run, amiright?) is there any way to pull it back down or are you just toast? I enjoy hiking few times a month in the summer with elevation. 3-4 hr hikes with 2000 feet or greater in elevation change. How can this be done without affecting overall training. Can this be done in place of a long bike or run? Can we get another dog cast? ---------------- 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 this season? 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 If you're looking for a great custom coaching plan, please check out the new C26 Systems Plan for 2020 at the new c26triathlon.com. Coach Robbie will lay out your entire season (from 12-40 weeks) culminating at your A-Race. Take the confusion out of your entire year for only $499. The package includes team events, access to our online hub resource library, priority camp registration and more. 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