Crushing Iron Triathlon Podcast
Episodes
#43 - De-Coding Open Water Swimming
03 Apr 2017
Contributed by Lukas
This topic is right in Coach Robbie's wheelhouse and Mike is a great Guinea Pig due to his long history of open water swim anxiety. This podcast is l...
#42 - Recovery: The Most Underrated Part of Training
30 Mar 2017
Contributed by Lukas
In order to train hard, you have to adapt and recover even harder. Or . . . you'll stay the same. Same athlete. Same issues. Same speed. Discipline ...
#41 - Bouncing Back From A Letdown
27 Mar 2017
Contributed by Lukas
I (Mike) asked coach Robbie a question two days after Wisconsin lost to Florida on a last second shot in March Madness: How can I still be so bummed...
#40 - Steve Magness - He's Got Running Down To A Science
23 Mar 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Steve Magness is the head coach for the University of Houston cross country team. He also coaches several professional runners, such as Jackie Ares...
#39 - Getting Back Fast When Family, Work, Injury or Another Setback Interrupts Training
20 Mar 2017
Contributed by Lukas
When family, work, injury, or another setback gets in the way, how do you adapt, adjust and keep a positive mindset on the big picture of a long seaso...
#38 - Proof That Running Slow Makes You Faster
16 Mar 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Believe that running slow in training can make you faster? Today, Coach Robbie shows you the evidence. He spent 10 Weeks keeping it under control ...
#37 - Foam Rolling, Weight Training, Overcoming Tough Training Days/Races
13 Mar 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Most of us know about the foam roller, but what's the right way to use it? How else can we help keep your muscles from getting sore and injured? I...
#36 - Losing Anxiety, Finding Confidence, and Beating Critics
09 Mar 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Most of us has had at least a mild panic attack in the open water, but it doesn't have to be that way. Nor do you have to fear turns and other rider...
#35 - Listener Email Questions #1
07 Mar 2017
Contributed by Lukas
As much as everyone seemed to love the Dog Cast, we are excited to be back to normal programming. Today's show is powered by listener email, which i...
#34 - Dog Cast #1
06 Mar 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Hopefully this will be the first and last Crushing Iron Dog Cast, but that's up to you! Last week we asked for 10 emails at [email protected] ...
#33 - Mike and Robbie Open Up
02 Mar 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Today's is hardcore and honest dialogue between about why Mike and Robbie REALLY got into triathlon. The guys talk about the low points, how tria...
#32 - Swim To Be a Better Runner
27 Feb 2017
Contributed by Lukas
"Swimming is good for your bike and your run. Cycling is good for swimming and running. Running is good for running." - Coach Robbie Today, we lo...
#31 - The Mystery Of "The Taper"
23 Feb 2017
Contributed by Lukas
The pre-race taper is one of the most confusing parts of triathlon. A lot of us make the mistake of calling it "rest" but it really should be a stra...
#30 - Keys To A Healthy Race Season
20 Feb 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Seems like it's that time of the year when everybody's getting sick or worn down from an early season surge and change in the weather. Today we lo...
#29 - Inside the Mind of a Race Director
16 Feb 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Please support the Crushing Iron podcast on Patreon and help us grow! If you're looking for passion about triathlon, look no further than Stephen Del ...
#28 - How To Not Suck At Cycling (Part 1)
13 Feb 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Did you spend more money on your helmet than your bike fit? That could be problem number one, especially considering a bad bike fit can not only hur...
#27 - Is Your Passion Productive or Poisonous?
09 Feb 2017
Contributed by Lukas
It's natural to get excited about triathlon, but when does it work against you? Mike and Coach Robbie recently read an article called "When Passion...
#26 - SEVEN DEADLY SINS of "Triathlete Speak"
05 Feb 2017
Contributed by Lukas
This is a podcast based off a TED talk by Julian Treasure. It's titled "How to speak so that people want to listen." Once we heard his 7 Deadly Sin...
#25 - Getting Back Into The Groove
02 Feb 2017
Contributed by Lukas
It's easy to get excited when you sign up for your first race or an Ironman, but it's quite another to get into the groove in cold winter months. To...
#24 - Listening To Your Body
30 Jan 2017
Contributed by Lukas
There are lots of tools to train by, but the most important feedback comes from your own body. Today's cast gets into: - Finding a rhythm while swimm...
#23 - TEN Questions For A Triathlon Coach
26 Jan 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Today we hit on a ton of topics for the beginner and intermediate triathlete with our new "Ask The Coach" segment. These are questions (or versions of...
#22 - NUTRITION: The 4th Discipline of Triathlon
23 Jan 2017
Contributed by Lukas
They say Nutrition is the 4th Discipline of triathlon, so we brought on Registered Dietician, Lizzy Miller to fill us in. There are tons of philosophi...
#21 - Triathlon: Chasing A Dream or Consuming Addiction?
21 Jan 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Triathlon has changed many people's lives, including ours. Many of us can't talk about it enough and one of the tricky parts is figuring out when and...
Today's Podcast is Delayed
19 Jan 2017
Contributed by Lukas
We've committed to releasing a podcast every Monday and Thursday, but today's podcast is delayed because of a computer issue. We hope to post it late...
#20 - How To Not Suck At Swimming Part 2
16 Jan 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Due to a huge reaction to Part 1 of How To Not Suck At Swimming, we're back with a companion piece. Coach Robbie lives and breathes open water swimm...
#19 - TRIATHLON 101: Beginner to Intermediate
12 Jan 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Please support the Crushing Iron podcast on Patreon and help us grow! Jumping into triathlon can be daunting. You have to decide which race, what do I...
#18 - Couch to Sub-12 Ironman at 50 Years Old
09 Jan 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Please subscribe to Crushing Iron on iTunes. Today, Coach Robbie grills Mike about what it was like to go from the couch to Ironman as a 50-year-old. ...
#17 - Triathlon Trends: Fraud or For Real?
05 Jan 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Please subscribe to Crushing Iron on iTunes. Triathlon has so many products it can make your head spin. But which are frauds and which are for real?...
#16 - 24 Hours - From Pre-Race Meal to Ironman Finish Line
02 Jan 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Mike and Robbie track their 24 hours before bed until the Ironman finish line. These tactics apply to non-Ironman distance as well. If you've done...
#15 - Tackling Your Bike To Save Your Run
29 Dec 2016
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we cover: Breaking your bike into two in one day Cycling workouts that are best for your run Why you should pay attention to your "na...
#14 - How To Simplify Your Training
26 Dec 2016
Contributed by Lukas
The documentary Minimalism fueled a lot of today's conversation on the Crushing Iron podcast. We were curious how simplifying your training could he...
#13 - Triathlon: The Good, Bad, and Ugly
22 Dec 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Oz would probably love this podcast. Mike and Robbie dig into how they've changed physically, emotionally, and spiritually since they started tr...
#12 - How To Not Suck At Swimming
19 Dec 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Please support the Crushing Iron podcast on Patreon and help us grow! As an age grouper I went from not being able to swim more than a lap to swimming...
#11 - KONA REVIEW - Should Ironman Move the World Championship?
15 Dec 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Mike and Robbie review the KONA Broadcast on NBC and it opened an interesting question: Should Ironman move the World Championships out of KONA? Tha...
#10 - Balancing Training And Life
12 Dec 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Does ego disrupt your balance in Training? Do holidays throw you off? When you add Ironman to the mix it's easy to lose control. Today we look at a...
#9 - Break Through The Ironman Ceiling
08 Dec 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Have you been sabotaging your races? Are you hoping to move up from 20th or 30th to the podium? Back of the pack to mid-pack? This is the podcast ...
#8 - Running Slow To Get Fast
02 Dec 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Are you running too fast in training? Probably! Today Mike and Coach Robbie look at the timeless run training method of Ernst Van Aaken. At the ...
#7 - Learning from Mistakes in Triathlon
30 Nov 2016
Contributed by Lukas
The key to most things in life is learning from your mistakes and resolving them so they don't create anxiety in the future. This is absolutely true...
#6 - Triathlon Coaching Theory
27 Nov 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Is your coach listening to your needs? In this episode, Mike and Coach Robbie talk about his Coaching Philosophy, including why it's important for a c...
#5 - Dealing With Race Pain
22 Nov 2016
Contributed by Lukas
How do you prepare for race pain? Topics include: Preparing for the pain of an Ironman Run A mentally daunting run workout "Relaxing Away" the pain...
#4 - Ironman Wisconsin Course Breakdown
22 Nov 2016
Contributed by Lukas
The IRONMAN Wisconsin Course, from mass start, to hilly bike, to the crazy crowd support on the run. Both Mike and Robbie raced Wisconsin this year...
#3 - Three Triathlon Training MYTHS
14 Nov 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Today's Crushing Iron Podcast dives into: 01:00 - Off-Season training MYTH #1 (running) 06:14 - Off-Season training MYTH #2 (swimming) 13:35 - How to ...
#2 - How To Plan Your Triathlon Race Calendar
14 Nov 2016
Contributed by Lukas
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#1 - Setting Off-Season Training Goals
14 Nov 2016
Contributed by Lukas
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