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Crushing Iron Triathlon Podcast
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Crushing Iron is an age grouper and his coach talking and learning about triathlon. Together they explore the mental, emotional, physical, and spiritual side of training and racing everything from a Sprint to an Ironman. Great for beginners and intermediates triathletes. Released every Monday and Thursday.
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#907 – Ironman Training Basics
Feb 2501:05:25Tap to summarizeSometimes it's best to go back to the basics and re-think what you might already know. Or answer the questions that a lot of people think about but are afraid to ask. Today, we drove the podcast by asking AI what are the most frequent questions asked about Ironman Training. We get into proper volume, plan structure, longest runs and rides, taper, Zone 2, burnout and overtraining, and how to avoid injuries. Success in Ironman rarely happens without a great understanding of this basic principles. Open your mind and come into it fresh. Come join us at one of our awesome Camps: Nashville, May 13-17 - https://runsignup.com/Race/TN/Nashville/2026Camp Madison, Wisconsin, July 30-Aug 2 - https://c26triathlon.com/camps/triathlon-camp-wisconsin-2026/ Topics: AI dating and restaurants How many hours per week is a realistic training volume for a full Ironman? Your peak period should be what you earned 6 hour easy rides are actually intense for most people What does a properly structured 6-month or 9-month Ironman training plan look like? How long should my longest run and longest ride be before the race? What is the optimal Ironman taper, and how many weeks should it last? How important is heart rate Zone 2 training for building long-course endurance? How do I avoid injury from the high volume of training? How should I balance the three disciplines to prevent burnout or overtraining? How good is your ability to shed fatigue? Life stress affects your taper The taper responsibility is mostly on athletes The taper is an Art The "D" word High volume should be volume you "can handle" Stacking volume in manageable ways Is stretching creating injuries? Burnout is mental Fatigue is physical End today's workout looking forward to tomorrow. Mike Tarrolly - mike@c26triathlon.com Robbie Bruce - robbie@c26triathlon.com
Transcribe →#906 – Be Your Own Olympian
Feb 1801:03:49Tap to summarizeDo you find the Olympics motivating? Today was look at some of the stories and the roads they took to get there. We also talk about why Mike hasn't been watching the Olympics. We get into building streaks and how to rebound once the streak is over. What about the purpose behind creating a streak? How can you get rid of distraction and find a sweet groove of consistency? We talk about frequency vs. volume. We get into what the most successful triathletes do on a daily basis. The art of taking body shots and upper cuts. Also, how do you detach from people, places, and things that are getting in the way of your ultimate mission. Join us at one of our awesome camps in Nashville or Madison, WI: https://c26triathlon.com/camps/ Topics: Back from our hiatus When a streak ends The key to streaks is getting back on after you stumble 100 Days of Running What's the purpose behind your streak? C26triathlon.com - Come Join Us in Nashville or Madison for an awesome camp Who's gonna show up at your race? Olympic stories Patience Be your own Olympian Staying on your path Dealing with distraction Getting a little better each day Frequency over volume? Keep the compass pointing North Be firm in your direction Creating long term success What really creates wins? Body shots and upper cuts Stop watching the news Creating detachment Is what you're doing taking you to the place you want to go? Mike Tarrolly - mike@c26triathlon.com Robbie Bruce - robbie@c26triathlon.com
Transcribe →#905 – Responsive and Adaptable On The Bike
Jan 2901:00:45Tap to summarizeToday, we take a look at what why it's so important to be responsive and adaptable on a bike and show you how to build those skills. We dive into the importance of having a cadence range and the ability to respond on a dime. We talk about what it means to ride your bike vs. letting your bike ride you. We look at trainer vs. outdoor riding and why you're probably not getting as much out of trainer rides as you should. We talk about distractions and how it may be affecting your ability to improve on the bike. Why Netflix could be holding you back. And, finally we talk about multi-tasking and how it is ultimately taking away from your ultimate goals. Topics: Friday Night Loser's Club The ability to change cadence Creating range of ability in cycling Outside vs. The Trainer Being Responsive on course Ability to increase cadence on a dime Ride your bike, don't let your bike ride you Distractions on the trainer Conditions matter Zoning out during rides Being Committed to getting better Are you really focused? What are you looking at while on the bike? Neuro-muscular fatigue Watching the news Becoming dependent on distractions Why do we glorify multi-tasking? Reduce distraction gradually Addicted to stimulation Mike Tarrolly - mike@c26triathlon.com Robbie Bruce - robbie@c26triathlon.com
Transcribe →#904 – How To Not Suck At Swimming #17
Jan 2700:57:29Tap to summarizeBack into the water today with an explosive episode focusing on early vertical forearm and the catch. We get into things like the proper entry, whether or not you should glide, and how to get maximum efficiency from your stroke. We go over tons of typical mistakes by triathletes, including diving too deep with your hand. We look at a few great drills and how they can help you develop better form and be more economical, which is the key to great triathlon swimming. We talk about technique sets vs. swimming long just to build yards. We get into efficiency, anxiety, and how to build confidence in the water. Sometimes it's just hard because you think you're bored. Start slow. Be patient. Build. Topics: Snow shoveling tips Swim as compared to a bike fit Body position and breathing Early Vertical Forearm - what does it mean The catch phase - propulsion Bad return on investment Why hand control is underrated Should you "glide?" What about entry Should fingers be spread open? Diving too deep with the hand Understanding early vertical forearm "leverage" Hip driven freestyle Shoulder over elbow over wrist Paddle and visual cues Tarzan drill and swimming with balls Long sets with rocks Skulling 24 x 100 or 2400 straight? Efficiency is speed Stop obsessing about yardage every time Maximum efficiency Economical athletes get the most return Shorter technique driven swims Getting faster with better form Fear and anxiety vs. confidence Take time to be more efficient Sometimes it's just hard because you think you're bored. Mike Tarrolly - mike@c26triathlon.com Robbie Bruce - robbie@c26triathlon.com
Transcribe →#903 – How To Not Suck At Swimming #16
Jan 2301:02:19Tap to summarizeToday, we go deep on swimming but keep it relatively simple so you can work on things that matter and lock them in. We talk about some of the most important fundamentals regarding swimming: breathing, body position, and body control. There will be big wins in your swimming if you can master the basic principles of swimming. We also get into how you should be breaking up your week regarding form, intensity, and endurance. We'll look at getting a bigger return for your energy investment, why the hips are critical, why you're probably too tense in the water, and the soon to be famous Light Switch Test. Topics: Does op 20 swimming list hold up? Swimming and focus on the details Obsession over aero and watts but not swimming 90 Day Challenge Picking up swimming later in life Correct form + muscular endurance End of Ironman running form Uncomfortable doing hard swims? Efficient form for return of energy investment Day One - Pick one day for technique (AR) Day two - Focus on top speed and turnover Day Three - Longer swim for muscular endurance How to breathe Why to breathe every stroke Breath 2-4 Bilateral breathing?? Build a strong side Body position Head is number one Forehead down Body Control Head raises - body sinks A body drill with paddles Outside cues to get a better feel for the water Video from the front cue Splayed out? Hips way too open Hip control Steering wheels in swimming The Light Switch Test Mike Tarrolly - mike@c26triathlon.com Robbie Bruce - robbie@c26triathlon.com
Transcribe →Control The Controllables
Sep 8, 2022Tap to summarizeHow 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
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