Crushing Iron Triathlon Podcast
Episodes
#707 – Your Competition is . . . You
22 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 box...
#706 – How To Love Your Training
18 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
#705 – Marginal Gains
15 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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...
#704 – Your Final Race Block
03 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 fin...
#703 – Building Confidence While Re-Charging The Mind And Body
01 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 co...
#702 – What Swimming Teaches Us About Bike And Run
26 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 w...
#701 – Find A Way To Get It Done
20 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 spo...
#700 – Don't Forget What Got You Here
18 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 reali...
#699 – Hydration And Fueling with Dr. Alex Harrison
13 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 d...
#698 – Let Loose And Keep Training Fun
11 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 mor...
#697 – Listener Questions - July 4th, 2023
04 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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....
#696 – Listener Questions - 6-27-23
27 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Great questions from our listeners and we start with training for a running race while still maintaining your inner triathlete. We look at how athlete...
#695 – How To Not Suck At Cycling - Part 6
20 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 dis...
#694 – How To Not Suck At Cycling - Part 5
15 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 way...
#693 – What Makes A Great Race Venue
13 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 thi...
#692 – Creative Training for Better Results
08 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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...
#691 – Mid-Season Wake Up Calls
06 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
#690 – Don't Try To Be Someone You're Not
01 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 info...
#689 – Listener Questions - Better cycling, open water swimming, training with injuries, hills
30 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
#688 – Reclaim Your Competitive Fire
25 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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...
#687 – Hopes And Dreams Die In The Details
23 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 pre...
#686 – Negotiating With Yourself (In Training and Racing)
18 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
#685 – Stop Waiting for Life . . .
16 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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...
#684 – Why, When, and How to Take A Day Off
12 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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'...
#683 – How to Not Suck at Swimming #11
09 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 i...
#682 – Keep The Integrity of Your Workouts
04 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 a...
#681 – Listener Q&A - Weight training, swimming intention, Couch to IM, and more!
02 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 a...
#680 – Attack Your Weaknesses
27 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 ot...
#679 – Decisions and Consequences
25 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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...
#678 – The Bail Switch
20 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 f...
#677 – Finding Real Passion In Your Training
18 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
*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 triat...
#676 – Flat Course Training and Execution
13 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 fla...
#675 – Mixing Short Course Races into Your Calendar
11 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
#674 – The Triathlon Rabbit Hole
06 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
#673 – Listener Questions 4-4-23
04 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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, in...
#672 – Own Your Journey
30 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
#671 – Micro Decisions for the Win
28 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
#670 – Don't Blow Up Your Race
23 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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...
#669 – Objective Evaluation of Your Race(s)
21 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
#668 – There Is No Prize
16 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 did...
#667 – Play Like A Kid
14 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 se...
#665 – Sustainable Equals Success
10 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 wo...
#664 – Rekindling Your Competitive Spirit
07 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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...
#663 – Listener Q&A
02 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 Iro...
#662 – Zones for Swim, Bike and Run
28 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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...
#661 – Flexible With Structure
24 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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, a...
#660 – Do This The Right Way
21 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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...
#659 – Unlock Your Potential
16 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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...
#658 – How To Not Suck at Swimming #10
09 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 resist...
#657 – How To Not Suck at Swimming #9
06 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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...
#656 – Short Course Racing - Part 2 - Sprints and Olympics
02 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
#655 – Short Course Racing - Sprints and Olympics
31 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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...
#654 – Don't Try Too Hard – Relaxation and Patience Win
27 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 yea...
#653 – The Listeners Drive The Train
24 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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, str...
#652 – Listener Q&A
19 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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....
#651 – The Dog Days of Winter (The Goals: Get Outside and Feel Good)
17 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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...
#650 – The "Perfect Time" is Now (Ready. Fire. Aim.)
12 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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. To...
#649 – MOVEMENT - Energy, Form, Efficiency
10 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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,...
#648 – Comparison and Complacency Kill
05 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
#647 – A Little Bit Better . . .
03 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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...
#646 – Create Experiences and Adventures
29 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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, r...
#645 – It's Primer Week – Build Some Momentum
27 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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? T...
#644 – Listener Questions – Power, HR, Effort, Olys, Sprints, Slang Terms
22 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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 i...
#643 – Find Your Own Way – Listener Questions
19 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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 br...
#642 – The Constant Pursuit of Getting Better
15 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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...
#641 – Self Belief and Reaching Potential
13 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Ironman World Championship Moving Forward
08 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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 seem...
Challenge Yourself to Reach Your Potential
06 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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 t...
Characteristics of Successful Triathletes PART 2
01 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
We're back with 3 more actionable steps that can produce instant results. Tuesday we talked about building the muscles of great perspective, looking a...
Characteristics of Successful Triathletes
29 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Finding Your Life Force
24 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Today's cast is inspired by Thanksgiving, of course, but also a documentary called Stutz . . . which is focused on the therapists who changed Jonah Hi...
Momentum Comes From Passion
22 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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 tha...
Reflect and Be Grateful For Your Journey
16 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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 w...
Do The Work & Seize The Moment
10 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
"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 po...
Beating Resistance in Life and Training
08 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
"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 supple...
Cultivate Your WANT
03 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Train, So You Can Train, Like You Need To Train
01 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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...
The Mindset of Belief and Longevity
27 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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 abo...
Improving The Ironman Experience
25 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This is one of those podcasts where we talk about things we believe everyone is thinking about during their race experience. We start with conversatio...
Listener Questions – Open Water Swimming, Illness Training, Running off Bike, Beginner Progression
20 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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 s...
Be Flexible, Have Fun, Get Better
18 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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...
The Burnout Battle
13 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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 alwa...
Lessons From Kona - Breaking Down the Ironman World Championship
11 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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 unbelie...
Kona Preview - Insight and Predictions for the Ironman World Championship
06 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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 raci...
Are You Willing To Do What It Takes?
04 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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 thought...
Be Better Next Year
29 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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'...
Lessons from Ironman Chattanooga - Plus, a Deep Dive Into Pacing
27 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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, ...
Your Best Off-Season
22 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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 –...
Just. Get. Healthy.
20 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Coaching Lessons from Ironman Wisconsin
15 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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. ...
Ironman Wisconsin 2022 Recap
13 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Control The Controllables
08 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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 tha...
Race Week
06 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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 b...
Right And Wrong Decisions In Your Taper
01 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Self Doubt Before Your Race
30 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
"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 concep...
Ironman Wisconsin 2022 Preview
25 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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 th...
Be In Control Of Your Race
23 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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 layer...
Busting Out Of Funks
18 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Fitness Is A Sum Of All The Days
16 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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 y...
Get Out Of Your Head
11 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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 tire...