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Crushing Iron Triathlon Podcast

#890 – The Psychology of A Day Off

13 Nov 2025

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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 - [email protected] Robbie Bruce - [email protected]   Check us out at www.c26triathlon.com Looking to find your flow? Check out C26 Adventures! www.watersharpensiron.com

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