Crushing Iron Triathlon Podcast

#797 – Critical Thinking About Your Health And Fueling

12 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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 a...

#796 Ironman Wisconsin 2024 Recap - Plus, a Deep Dive Into Race Fueling

10 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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...

#795 – Ironman Wisconsin Preview 2024

02 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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 t...

#794 - Listener Questions - 9_29_29

30 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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 u...

#793 – Listener Q&A

27 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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 po...

#792 – Don't Major In The Minors

22 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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....

#791 – Louisville 70.3 Recap

20 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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...

#790 – Louisville 70.3 Vibes (on site)

16 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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 t...

#789 – How to View Intensity

13 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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 abou...

#788 – Three Techniques to Master Faster Swimming

08 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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 s...

#787 – Be Your Own Athlete

07 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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?...

#786 – Next Big Fad Mentality, PLUS Listener Questions

02 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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 a...

#785 – Listener Q&A

30 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Great questions from the listeners. We get pretty deep into HR training and testing, along with intensity control and duration. We look at prescriptio...

#784 – Have A Life . . . and train well in the process

23 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Topics: C26 Camp in Madison Lake Placid, Ohio, Oregon Ironman Branding problem? 20-30 Hour Weeks Extreme results The need to be expensive Appreciatin...

783 – Addicted to Decorations

18 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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 y...

#782 – Training vs. Racing

16 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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 mindse...

#781 – You Gotta Be You

11 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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. Tod...

#780 – Volume, Frequency, Recovery

09 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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 aw...

779 – Finding Joy In The Work

02 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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...

#778 Noise Cancellation for Successful Racing

21 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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 Inse...

#777 – Flexible On The F*cKaround - Part 2

18 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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 a...

#776 – Are You Trying Too Hard?

10 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

***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, ...

#775 – Navigating Setbacks: Injuries, Niggles, Anxiety, Fear

06 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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 chal...

#774 – Cut Through The Clutter

04 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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 Peak...

#773 – Are You Avoiding Breakthroughs?

30 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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 av...

#772 – Stacking Your Training

29 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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 ...

#771 – Pack Mentality

23 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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 a...

#770 – Race Speed: Mind And Body Ready

21 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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 t...

#769 – Setting In-Race Goals

16 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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...

#768 – Creating The Perfect Training Environment

14 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Today we give you all the secrets to more enjoyable training, which will obviously transfer into better racing . . . and maybe even a happier life. Ar...

#767 – Mysteries of Swimming - Part 2

09 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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, ...

#766 – The Mysteries of Swimming

07 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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 ...

#765 – Ironman Texas 2024 Recap

02 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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.  ...

You Just Gotta Do It Once

26 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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...

Out Alone In The Dark (at Ironman Texas) Re-Post

26 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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 Ironm...

#764 – Surviving The Ironman Texas Heat (or any other hot race)

18 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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 w...

#763 – Chasing The High

16 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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 f...

#762 – Listener Q&A – 4-11-24

11 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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 ri...

#761 – Listener Q&A - The Answer Is Always . . . Do The Work

09 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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 emul...

#760 – Seek Discomfort

04 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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 ...

#759 – Race With Nothing To Lose

02 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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...

#758 – Balancing Structure With Fun

28 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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 mor...

#757 - Why You Should Fall In Love With Zone 2

26 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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 ot...

Prisoners Of The Future

22 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

(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 o...

From Final Four To Ironman (Repost)

21 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

(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 sta...

Chattanooga 70.3 Preview (Repost)

20 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

(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...

Ironman Texas Preview (Repost)

20 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

(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...

#756 – High IQ Early Season Racing

15 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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 ...

#755 – Cultivating "Ah Ha" Moments

12 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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...

#754 – Confidence And Vulnerability - You are the ultimate decision maker

08 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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. ...

#753 – Attitude Adjustments

04 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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 tr...

#752 – Listener Q&A - Keep the Tank Full

27 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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 ...

#751 – Listener Q&A

22 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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...

#750 – Stacking Volume and Appropriate Fatigue

21 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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...

#749 – Adventure Days - within your training

16 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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...

#748 – Finding The Best Formula For YOU

14 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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, w...

Everything You Need To Know About Triathlon RUNNING (Re-Post)

12 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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....

#747 – Future Tripping

01 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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...

#746 – How To Not Suck At Cycling - Part 7

30 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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 quantit...

#745 – What Are You Leaving On The Table?

25 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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 th...

#744 – Listener Q&A - 1-23-24

23 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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...

#743 – Listener Questions - 1-18-24

18 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Today we look at a wide range of topics, including the women vs. men, heavy lifting, strength training, disc wheels, being overweight, picking your fi...

#742 – Mixing Run Races With Triathlon

16 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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 comin...

#741 – You Are Not Your Thoughts

11 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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 n...

#740 – We Chose This Path . . . Enjoy It

09 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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...

#739 – The Man Who Waits For Tomorrow . . .

05 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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 n...

#738 – Micro Dosing Extreme Goals

03 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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...

It's Primer Week – Build Some Momentum (Re-Post)

28 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

(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 st...

#737 – It's Easy To Bail . . .

21 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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 ea...

#736 – Making Macro Decisions Based On Micro Feelings

19 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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 sta...

#735 – The Myths Of Periodization

14 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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 dif...

#734 – Creating Powerful Change

12 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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, e...

#733 – Going To Dark Places

05 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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...

#732 - Listener Q&A - 11-27-23

27 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Solid questions from our listeners today. We get into how to handle this off season with regard to strength, durability, and what is "triathlon specif...

Do The Work and Sieze the Moment (Re-Post)

26 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

(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 r...

#731 – Gratitude in Training, Racing, and Life

21 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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 ...

#730 Strip Away The Excuses

16 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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...

#729 – Be Proud Of Your Effort

14 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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 livin...

#728.5 - Micro Goals - Running Focus (Re-Post)

08 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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 ...

#728 – How To Not Suck At Swimming - Part 13

02 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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 ...

#727 – How To Not Suck At Swimming - Part 12

31 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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...

#726 – Being Resilient and Testing Your Limits

26 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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 sho...

#725 – If It's Broke, Fix It

24 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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 ...

#724 – Creating A Winning Culture For . . . Yourself

19 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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 p...

#723 – KONA 2023 - What We Learned

17 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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, includi...

#722 – IRONMAN Making Moves, PLUS, KONA 2023 Women's Preview/Predictions

12 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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 an...

#721 – Make Your World Small

10 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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 ...

#720 – Accountability To Yourself

05 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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...

#719 – Are You Gaining Fitness, or Just Getting Tired?

04 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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 t...

#718 – Listener Q&A - 9-30-23

30 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Topics: Sweat Tests Millions Alex Harrison - Saturday App Dependent on wearables and tests? Thinking and making your own decisions You can't be at yo...

#717 – Listener Q&A - 9-28-23

27 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

  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 p...

#716 – Late Season Race (and training) Focus

21 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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...

#715 – Working Backwards From Your Goal

19 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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 y...

#714 – Stronger and Faster Racing

15 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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 bette...

#713 – Ironman Wisconsin 2023 Recap

13 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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 gr...

#712 – What This Sport Means To Us - Revisiting Your Why

06 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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 e...

#711 – Regret or Resilience?

05 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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 beli...

#710 – A Calm, Relaxed, and Ready Race Week

31 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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'v...

#709 – Listener Questions - 8-29-23

29 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

More awesome questions today, starting with taper discussion and going through back to back threshold sessions. What happens if you have a big setback...

#708 – Listener Q&A - 8-24-23

24 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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 cool...