Crushing Iron Triathlon Podcast

#426 - Racing Free

16 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

This year is all about controlling what we can to race and train at our best. With Ironman Arizona yanked away, we look at the emotion racing stirs an...

#425 - "Race Ready" for Ironman Changes/New Rules

12 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Today we look at Ironman changes/new racing rules and why they could make you slower if not in the right mindset. The swim set up, transitions, specta...

#424 - It's All About Your Effort

10 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

The rewards comes from effort. It may not be visible but it always shows up. Today, looking at what effort means, both in training and the race. We ta...

#423 - Trail Running, Speed Work, Building Your Strength and Chassis

06 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Today we talk about the benefits of running trails, the trouble with speed work, and why Ironman is not about going fast, but "who slows down the leas...

#422 - Inconvenience Is The Opportunity

02 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

"It was too windy." "Too hot or too cold." "Too many people in my lane." What do you do when facing inconvenience? Today we talk about how to turn tra...

#421 - Everything You Need To Know About Triathlon RUNNING

29 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

This is a great guide for RACE RUNNING and how to train for it. We focus on Ironman, but the same holds true for 70.3, Olympics, and Sprints. For one,...

#420 - Ironman Arizona Shortens Bike - Responding To Change

26 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

How do you respond to change? Ironman Arizona shortens the bike leg and reactions are mixed. What was Robbie's reaction as a coach? How did Mike handl...

#419 – Gratitude: The Secret Weapon for Better Training and Racing

22 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

There's a time and place for being serious, but most of us tend to train and race better when we're relaxed and coming from a place of gratitude. Toda...

#418 – Healthy Optimism

20 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Today we look at the ways healthy optimism can enhance your training, racing, and life. It's the little things and they are usually easy to address. M...

#417 - Finding Your True Potential . . . And How Perceptions of Our Strengths & Weaknesses Can Be Wrong

15 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Endurance training offers so many opportunities but why are some are pulled toward further and others to faster? Are you training for something that i...

#416 - ATHLETE QUESTIONS - Great ones!

12 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Is triathlon on the decline or upswing?? Ending the comparison trap. We look into Heart Rate Variability and how it relates to fatigue. The best swim ...

#415 - Listener Questions and Answers

08 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Great questions from the listeners! Today we tackle core work; how much, how often. Also, recognizing and improving your weaknesses in the correct way...

#414 -Thriving Without Pressure or Races

05 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

This year has thrown a lot at us! The triathlon universe has been in flux. The only thing to do is keep chipping away. Create your own race within wor...

#413 – Slow Down . . . to Find Your Growth

01 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Comfort zones are made to leave, but do we push ourselves out so much that it restricts genuine growth? Today we look at how pulling back to let thing...

#412 - Exploring Your Limits

29 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

What we do is hard, and that's why we do it, but do you find the edges of your limits? We had a three day event in Chattanooga and were reminded why w...

#411 - Look For Approval From Yourself

24 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Train with an empty cup, always looking to learn. The questions never end and athletes with a mind open to improvement find the most enjoyment. Findin...

#410 - Exploring The Gray Areas and Dropping The Hacks

21 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

We're back in Chattanooga at the C26 Hub and optimistic about a lot of things. The weather, the racing, the possibilities. Today, we look at cutting t...

#409 - Simplify Your Mission - A Triathlete's Redshirt Season

17 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

One more podcast from the road before being back in the studio. Today, Mike & Robbie talk about the complexities of life colliding with the complexiti...

#408 - Make The Most of It . . . And, Community Connection

15 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

We spent last weekend on a C26 Outreach Tour to our athletes in Houston, Madison, and Indianapolis. Today we talk about the experience along with how ...

#407 - It Doesn't Have To Be Pretty . . . Especially Right Now

10 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

This should be peak season for the full Ironman races we cover, but alas, there will be no pretty medals. So, now what? Today, we grab our lunch pails...

#406 - Managing Effort - Training and Racing

07 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Triathlon training is not one size fits all. Today we look at the psychology and physiology behind different training methods. We talk about the value...

#405 – Master The Little Things -- A Swimmer's Mindset & Diet Reset

03 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

What are the most important parts of swimming, cycling, and running for you? Figure it out, and master those first. Today, we discuss an athlete visit...

#404 - Own Your Flexibility . . . in Training and Life

01 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

The "gray area" of life (and training) is the most confusing. Do you go where you want to go, or look for someone else to tell you the right way? You ...

#403 - Reconnecting With Yourself

27 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

It always feels like we should be doing MORE. More attention to work, the kids, training, learning . . . but time is finite and to do all those things...

#401- Your 2021 Success Starts Now

24 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

You don't have to be in mid-season form right now, but now is the time to engage a process for a successful 2021 season. Hitting January in shape to t...

#401 - Finding Deep & True Motivation

22 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Coach Robbie tells a story about how he got up every day for three years to walk and go through a meditation. He said he felt like it was the right th...

#400 - Power Through – Your Races and 2020

17 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

It's been a wild ride, and in this 400th Crushing Iron podcast we look a toward the future with hope and talk about how we can re-enter into the race ...

#399 - Feeling Good As You Are

13 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Today we open up with the frustrations of everything going on and address how we are moving forward as athletes, coaches, and business owners. Frustra...

#398 - The Competition is YOURSELF

10 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

This is the perfect time to learn and understand the power of competing with yourself. Competition without pressure is a great time to build your abil...

#397 - Taking Risks In Triathlon and Life

06 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

A lot of people look at what you're doing and think it's risky, but you have to do it for your soul. It's your passion and you have to follow that dir...

#396- Mental Clarity and Race Pressure

03 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Today, we go inside the coach/athlete relationship and show how it's much deeper than training and racing. We look at the importance of a clear mind s...

#395 - Triathlete . . . or Human?

30 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

"I always thought, I'm just a swimmer and not a human being." That's the quote from Michael Phelps that drove this podcast. Even thought we're amateur...

#394 - Understanding Your Body vs Pace -- So You Can Race FREE

27 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Have you ever purposefully tried to "blow up" in a race? Maybe this is the time. Are you faster and stronger than you think? Today it's all about unde...

#393 - What We Miss Most Right Now - And How To Find It Without Racing

23 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

There's something really special about knowing your friends and family are waiting for you out on the course. It's a feeling of excitement and belongi...

#392 - Your Triathlon Healthiest Body

20 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Chronic pains and fighting through injury don't have to be a way of life. Today we walk through all the little things that could be a big deal regardi...

#391 - Find Your Own Finish Line

16 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

The hits keep coming, the latest Chattanooga 70.3 and Full, but we keep pushing on because we see the OPPORTUNITY. Whether it's time for a change in y...

#390 - Train So You Can Train Like You Need To Train

13 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Struggling with motivation? You're not alone. If we were boxers this would be known as the Summer of Body Blows. Cancellations, adaptations, and heat ...

#389 - Athlete Q&A - 26 Answers

10 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Today we cover a lot of ground. Heat and humidity's impact on swimming. Best hill workouts. How to manage strength, speed, and PRs as you age. Switchi...

#388 - The End of Ironman Louisville

07 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Ironman Louisville holds many special memories for us and today we look back at the good, the bad, and the ugly. We also talk about the impact of Iron...

#387 - Be Where You Are

02 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Working out is essentially damaging you body so it can heal and get stronger . . . so don't hammer so hard that you lose the nail. This is a GREAT tim...

#386 - Leaving Your Comfort Zone

29 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

We just finished our June Volume Camp and learned a lot of lessons about facing challenges and leaving our comfort zones. Today, we talk about how pus...

#385 - How Mental Fatigue and Stress Mask Fitness

25 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

It's better to be undertrained than 1% over trained. Today, we talk about how fatigue and stress mask fitness and why it's often more important to get...

#384 - What's REALLY Important To You?

22 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

There are so many distractions that suck the energy out of our lives. Are you focused on what's really important? For many, this has turned into the l...

#383 - Training Into Happiness

18 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Most of us get into this sport to change something in our lives, and that process can make things more uncomfortable. Sometimes we lean in for upper c...

#382 - Ironman Race Director - Ken Hammond

15 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

There are many racing questions out there, so we brought on Race Director, Ken Hammond (Race Director of Ohio 70.3 and Musselman) for an in-depth conv...

#381 - It's The Group . . . It's The People

11 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

No racing, camps, and limited group functions can really play with our minds. It makes an "isolated sport" even trickier. Today, we talk about the pow...

#380 - Smart, Patient, and Fearless Racing

08 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Do you wonder why you blow up in certain races? Do you struggle with pacing? You make hundreds of decisions throughout a race and they all matter. Sav...

#379 - 2020 Racing and The C26 Commuity Hub Training Center

04 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

We start with MTV unplugged and Cubs baseball and end with some great discussion of how to be positive and embrace changes in racing no matter what th...

#378 - Live Your Life

01 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

This is a positive look at pursuing YOUR life and dreams. The pandemic has done a lot of things, but today we look at how it may have eased us into a ...

#377 - Heat Training and Acclimation

28 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Heat hits quick, your pace crumbles . . . and we always seem to forget the dew point, our ability to fuel better, and slow down make a huge difference...

#376 - Fitness over Speed

25 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Do you get caught up in the numbers or look at the body of work? Athletes have to understand that fatigue masks fitness and shooting for numbers or sp...

#375 - The Return to Racing and "Winning"

21 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

We love you all! Thanks for listening to our podcasts. Today, we look at winning and how that means different things to different people. We talk abou...

#374 - Stay Focused on You

18 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

This is different for everyone and definitely a "control the controllables" situation. It's important to take lean toward the positive because misery ...

#373 - The Reason You're Not Progressing . . . is because you're not progressing

14 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Do you understand the purpose behind your training blocks? Do you recognize progression even when your numbers don't show it? Today, the physiology of...

#372 - The Catch-22 of Stress

12 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Are you selling your ability short based on past experience? What if you detached from digital results that can contain you? Today, the stresses under...

#371 - This is NOT a Holding Pattern

07 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Races are not expiration dates. This is about a never ending journey to be and get better. Today we look at some of the things that wedge their way in...

#370 - You Don't Get Your Time Back

05 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

This title comes from two things: The strategy behind days off and cherishing the ability to do what you do before you can't anymore. How good perspec...

#369 - Athlete Question Takeover

30 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Are you being too hard on yourself right now? We start with a look at adjusting your workouts for success. Then get into why FTP tests may be the most...

#368 - Triathlete Mind Games

27 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Remember that time when you got done with a workout and said, "I suck?" Get out of that place. Today, we look at a never ending positive process. We t...

#367 - The Making of Crushing Iron (C26 Triathlon)

23 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

This is the story behind the podcast . . . the community . . . and how Crushing Iron almost didn't happen because of a bad hangover. Mike and Robbie t...

#366 - Coaching In A Pandemic

20 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Communicating the right messages to athletes. Dealing with tough questions and situations. Today, Coach shares what he's talking about with his athlet...

#365 - How To Not Suck At Swimming 6

16 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

You work so hard, but can't seem to find that speed you want in the water. You're still dragging, gasping, and not seeing much return from your invest...

#364 - Mike Reilly - The Voice of Ironman

13 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Today's guest is The Voice of Ironman, Mike Reilly. Like everyone else, he's just waiting and anxious to share more special red carpet moments and say...

#363 - Leaning Into Uncomfortable

09 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Are you quick to pull the "relief plug?" Training for long course triathlon (and living in uncertain times) demands the ability to "stay with the pain...

#362 - Playing Small Ball in the Long Game

06 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

We've all seen the fan get upset with the coach in the first quarter, only to see the team slowly dismantle the opponent over the long haul of the gam...

#361 The Pulse of Our Community

03 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Today we turned things over to athletes from our Facebook group to guide our discussion. They asked us about maintaining base fitness and mental stabi...

#360 - Positive Reinforcement Therapy

30 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

How are you talking to yourself these days? Does the body buy in with the mind's strategy? Today, we continue to look at the positive and what's going...

#359 - Athlete Questions

26 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Today we open the podcast to Athlete/Listener Questions from our Facebook Group. We hit on how to adjust when your race is canceled, swimming challeng...

#358 - Small Wins

23 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Often our biggest breakthroughs come at a time when we're about to throw in the towel. Now is a great time to learn about yourself and build experienc...

#357 - The Endurance Mindset – We've Been Training for This

19 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

So much is unpredictable right now, but as triathletes, we've been training for this. We have solved thousands of little problems through training and...

#356 - Tune Your Heart to the Right Channel

16 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

The best laid plans coming apart at the seams, so now what? Race cancelled? Should you ramp up or cut back? It's a stressful time, but also one for op...

#355 - When Your Race Plans Change

12 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

How do we respond when faced with uncertainty? There are a lot of unknowns at the moment and today we get back into the moment and focus on what we ca...

#354 - The Ironman Game Plan

09 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Today we look at the coaching philosophy from Dan Lorang who helped make Jan Frodeno and Anne Haug BOTH Ironman Champions in 2019. We don't always tal...

#353 - Playing the Long Game

05 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Molly Seidel qualified for the Olympics in her first marathon. She's since talked about how she was training for the long term and "added" the Olympic...

#352 - A Spiritual Path To Training And Racing

02 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

We've always been big on the mind/body connection and showing yourself grace in training and life. Today we look at what it takes to combine the physi...

#351 - 6 Reasons You May Not Be Improving

27 Feb 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Are you pushing your body beyond its adaptive threshold? It's a fine line and often the difference between burnout/flatline and real, sustainable impr...

#350 - Just Show Up

24 Feb 2020

Contributed by Lukas

We just hit the 1 Million download number and today we use our "Just Show Up" analogy and translate it to training. We dive into questions like, "Why ...

#349 - Listener Questions: Periodization, Nutrition, Strength Training, Time Vs. Mileage

20 Feb 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Today, we open the podcast to listener questions from our Facebook Group (search Crushing Iron Group). They range from bike periodization, to maintain...

#348 - Create New Habits, Not Results

17 Feb 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Is your happiness connected to contingency events? "If I get this, then I will be that?" The key to getting the results you want is building the littl...

#347 - Building Aerobic Base to Get Faster

13 Feb 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Most of us aren't in our 20's anymore, but we tend to think like that when it comes to speed work. Today, we look at the Aerobic Base Phase of trainin...

#346 - How To Keep Triathlon Fun

11 Feb 2020

Contributed by Lukas

It's not about who's fastest, it's about who slows down the least. You need energy to be motivated and self-imposed stress sucks the life out of you. ...

#345 - Don't Take This Sh*t For Granted

06 Feb 2020

Contributed by Lukas

It's hard to always stay motivated yet easy to slip off the rails. And one of the biggest traps is comparing ourselves to others. Today, Mike talks ab...

#344 - How Workouts Link Together

03 Feb 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Today's podcast is all about how workouts link together and why life outside of training is an important factor in the decision process. Your mind and...

#343 - Endurance, Strength and Speed – How They All Connect

30 Jan 2020

Contributed by Lukas

How do you prioritize Endurance, Strength and Speed training for different courses and races? It should be a balance, but not always in even proportio...

#342 - Love The Sport

27 Jan 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Many of us get into triathlon to figure out who we really are and that process is more effective and enjoyable if we love the sport. And loving the sp...

#341 - How Our Insecurities Affect Our Training

23 Jan 2020

Contributed by Lukas

We get into the sport to grow and become more confident, but . . . what do we do in those weak moments? The best athletes (and people) are always lear...

#340 - Race Weight - Go With Your Gut

20 Jan 2020

Contributed by Lukas

We are by no means experts, but today we take an open look at the never ending debate over weight loss and proper race weight. Everything is on the ta...

#339 - Embrace the Chaos

16 Jan 2020

Contributed by Lukas

We start with a little podcast reflection about what this community means to us, then head into managing training amongst the chaos of life. We talk a...

#338 - Managing Race Pace and Pain

13 Jan 2020

Contributed by Lukas

There's not much like the mind games you play with yourself at the end of a race. We call it "internal bargaining." Whether it a half or full Ironman ...

#337 - Be Better at Indoor Training

09 Jan 2020

Contributed by Lukas

It's tough keeping indoor trainer rides and treadmill runs interesting, but today was look at simple methods that not only keep you engaged, but give ...

#336 - How To Not Suck at Running - Part 2

06 Jan 2020

Contributed by Lukas

To be a good runner, you have build in a way that makes sense. In Part 2 of our How To Not Suck at Running (part one is episode #317) Coach Robbie tal...

#335 - Lean Into It

03 Jan 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Most times the best solution for fear, pain, and suffering is to simply Lean Into It. Life throws a lot of curveballs overthinking can be a curse. Tod...

#334 - What Coach Robbie and Mike Learned as Athletes in 2019

30 Dec 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Coach Robbie and Mike get into athlete mode and discuss some of the biggest things they learned in 2019. Where they found inspiration, what mistakes t...

#333 - Redefining Quality Workouts

26 Dec 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Most of us think of quality sessions as our "long run" or tough intervals on the trainer. We're here to tell you that way of thinking is a myth. Just ...

#332 - 5 Steps to Simplify Triathlon

24 Dec 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Whether we're just getting started or a veteran to the sport, we have to look at what's right for OUR journey at this time. Today we outline a strateg...

#331 - Be Happy With Getting Healthy

19 Dec 2019

Contributed by Lukas

This podcast talks about the process and how to stop talking yourself out of success and progress. We talk about the proper way to build your enduranc...

#330 - Master . . . Yourself

16 Dec 2019

Contributed by Lukas

How do we get stronger and faster? Hit more PRs? The simple truth is repetition and adaptation. Mastering one thing is hard enough, but triathlon is 3...

#329 - 7 Essentials for a Triathlete's Christmas List

12 Dec 2019

Contributed by Lukas

What if you looked at your Christmas wish list as a way to help you be a better triathlete? Today, we break down 7 essential and affordable items that...

#328 - Energy and Pacing Are Everything

09 Dec 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Are you truly honest with yourself about your race goals or are you basing targets on the Triathlon False Positives? Today, we look at energy exertion...

#327 - Training and Racing Baggage

05 Dec 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Sometimes things we hate wind up being our strongest loves. Today we look at recognizing true strengths, dealing with global stress, and finding consi...