Crushing Iron Triathlon Podcast

#307 - Ironman Chattanooga Preview

28 Sep 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Mike and Robbie hit the Ironman Chattanooga Expo for a race preview podcast recorded at the Blue Plate. The vibe, the scene, some more race tips for w...

#306 - When The Race Excitement Wears Off

26 Sep 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Have you ever thought of post-races as a reverse taper? Sort of a cool down back to your baseline? Today, we look at some struggles Mike has faced sin...

#305 - Racing Smart - Especially in Heat

23 Sep 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Who wins? An athlete with the most talent or the one who makes the best decisions? In long course racing, we lean toward the latter. The only things y...

#304 - Moving The Needle

19 Sep 2019

Contributed by Lukas

How do you move Speed and Durability Needles for long distance racing? Planning your calendar in cycles and blocks is one of the trickiest parts of tr...

#303 - Looking In The Mirror

16 Sep 2019

Contributed by Lukas

A lot of times our first instinct is to blame someone or something, but the truth usually sits within us. Our effort, our consistency, and our timing....

#302 - Brutally Honest Training Reflection

12 Sep 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Today we stare down the barrel of brutally honest reflection on the training we've done for a particular race. How do we genuinely solve our problems....

#301 - Ironman Wisconsin 2019 Recap

10 Sep 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Mike raced, and Robbie coached over 20 athletes to the finish line at Ironman Wisconsin. Today, they talk about the experience both from on and off th...

#300 - A Professional Podcast with Jessica Jacobs

06 Sep 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Mike and Robbie celebrate #300 podcast by recording in front of a live audience in Madison, Wisconsin. Today, they are joined by 2011 Ironman Wisconsi...

#299 - The Emotional Weight and Burden of Racing

03 Sep 2019

Contributed by Lukas

We feel like the world is watching and our time will define us, but racing success is in the effort and execution. There are a lot of little things we...

#298 - Ironman Wisconsin - Course Strategy

29 Aug 2019

Contributed by Lukas

We focus on the Ironman Wisconsin course, but anyone doing an Ironman will benefit from the strategies discussed today. We talk about the unique trans...

#297 - What's Your Burnout Rate?

26 Aug 2019

Contributed by Lukas

What's your burnout rate? Do bad race choices make it worse? Today is all about picking the right races for you. Not only course wise, but the time of...

#296 - Nailing Your Execution

22 Aug 2019

Contributed by Lukas

We all have those little moments in training that give us thought that we may have the greatest race of our lives. Then, just as quick we think we may...

#295 - Getting Better Is The Name of the Game

20 Aug 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Off-season is not really a thing if you want to get better. That doesn't mean you have to thrash and burn all year, but what can you do to get better ...

#294 - Being Calm Through Taper and Race Day

15 Aug 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Taper is the ultimate test of patience and while you're not training as much, most athletes waste a tremendous amount of mental and emotional energy. ...

#293 - Mentally and Emotionally Fresh

12 Aug 2019

Contributed by Lukas

The biggest workouts in the hottest part of summer and a race that's close but never seems like it will be here. Sometimes the toughest part of traini...

#292 - Writing Your Success Story

08 Aug 2019

Contributed by Lukas

What's it take to go from beginner, to intermediate to an advanced triathlete? How do you define that and/or your personal journey? The process is the...

#291 - Your Life, Your Stress, Your Training

05 Aug 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Triathlon is a long, complicated process that doesn't always give us clear answers. Today we look for ways to take positives away from "bad" workouts,...

#290 - Practicing In-Race Decisions

01 Aug 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Do you practice thinking about decisions you'll face on race day or lost in a world of Swift and Neftlix? If we go through the motions in training, ra...

#289 - Ironman 70.3 Ohio Recap

29 Jul 2019

Contributed by Lukas

The swim set the tone. We could see it in their eyes as they got out of the water. Then conditions seemed to get worse. Tough winds on the bike and a ...

#288 - When Good Is Better Than Great

24 Jul 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Should you put more weight on your great workouts or bad? Probably neither because it's a process and everything is a building block. As the pressure ...

#287 - "More" Is Not A Plan

22 Jul 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Are you piling on mileage just to make sure you're ready? Today we look at Peak Phase and why too much volume can be your worst enemy. Fatigue is a sl...

#286 - Finding Genuine Satisfaction In Training

18 Jul 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Do you look at the big picture of your triathlon journey? For many it becomes an endless cycle of similar results and a lot of struggle. Today, we loo...

#285 - The Emotional Roller Coaster

15 Jul 2019

Contributed by Lukas

A mantra we like to remember for racing is, "Don't believe how you feel at any minute, because it's bound to change." The same goes for training. How ...

#284 - Know Who You Are

11 Jul 2019

Contributed by Lukas

"Watches are like the weatherman." – Coach Robbie  FTP Tests, Heart Race, Pace . . . do you look at them honestly, or lean toward the perfect answe...

#283 - Race Ready - Why The Little Things Are So Big

08 Jul 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Are you drinking too much water? Training for the wrong course? Pushing hard at the wrong times? Today, it's all about why races fall apart, both beca...

#282 - Triathlon Doesn't Change You

05 Jul 2019

Contributed by Lukas

"Is it getting better, or do you feel the same?" - U2 Triathletes are notorious for experiencing burnout, but we're here to tell you the training isn'...

#281 - Take A Step Back

01 Jul 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Sometimes life and this sport can be tough. Ultimately we're not in control, but what else can we do? Maybe an overload of kindness.  ---------------...

#280 - Be An Expert At Knowing Your Body

27 Jun 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Do you get trapped in loops of negative self-talk? This can be a huge burden to carry when training. Today, we look at ways to manage your training so...

#279 - Challenge Your Own Reality

24 Jun 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Triathlon is about getting better at the sport and in life. And along with getting better comes the fun. So who would guess swimming hard in open wate...

#278 - Who Will You Be In 5 Years?

20 Jun 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Are you in triathlon for your next race or to keep getting better? We're on this "age is a number" kick and we believe your best potential is ahead of...

#277 - Are You Properly Fatigued or Run Down?

17 Jun 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Fatigue is one of the most misunderstood concepts in triathlon. We usually want to carry fatigue, but we don't want to be tired. But how do you know t...

#276 - Ironman Tulsa, Boulder, and New 70.3 Races

13 Jun 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Tulsa wins next Ironman location. Boulder is canceled. Kona goes to Age Group Wave Start. We talk about it all, plus potential new 70.3 locations, the...

#275 - The Swim Is Canceled

10 Jun 2019

Contributed by Lukas

It's Always Safety First for Us! And we are very passionate about Swim Preparation. On a weekend with another IM Swim cancelation and another death in...

#274 - Epic Challenge Syndrome/ Respect Your Body

06 Jun 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Do you suffer from "Epic Challenge Syndrome?" What's the cut off line when pushing your body to get faster and stronger? And how do you gauge it? If t...

#273 - The Art of Learning Triathlon

03 Jun 2019

Contributed by Lukas

This is triathlon as a reflection of your life. Are you self aware when it comes to your training? Understand the big picture and/or when to take a da...

#272 - Heat and Fatigue

30 May 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Summer just hit like a sledgehammer and it's time to train smart. Today we look at how heat impacts how you train, your pace, and your attitude. We di...

#271 - Building Winning Habits in Triathlon

27 May 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Habits are also how you think. Everyone says they want to get better, but not everyone is willing to continue to move forward to the point where they ...

#270 - Ironman Has Gone Instagram

23 May 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Many of our athletes felt like an opportunity was taken away when they shortened the swim at Ironman 70.3 Chattanooga. We completely understand the sa...

#269 - Ironman 70.3 Chattanooga Race Recap

21 May 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Breaking down Ironman 70.3 Chattanooga. The swim, bike, run and what it's like for Coach Robbie to track 44 of his athletes racing on the same day. Pl...

#268 - Racing Is An Opportunity

16 May 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Do you prepare to let go in a race if it feels right? Fears, expectations, and anxiety can hold us back, but having confidence to look at a race as an...

#267 - When A Race Consumes Your Life

13 May 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Months and months of training for one day. That's a lot of pressure to put on yourself. Today we look at how training plans unfold and how you can adj...

#266 - Fine Tuning Your Race/Taper

09 May 2019

Contributed by Lukas

  Topics: Emotional Roller Coaster of the taper The categories of an athlete's mindset From race sign up to race taper, then . . . Life happens  Ho...

#265 - Testing Your Limits

06 May 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Are you going through the motions, or testing your comfort zone? Do you train with people who focus on growth or get stuck in a routine? No matter who...

#264 - Out Alone In The Dark (at Ironman Texas)

02 May 2019

Contributed by Lukas

This is an Ironman story for Everyone. If you've ever stayed until the end of an Ironman you know the level of emotions. But have you ever been out ...

#263 - Ironman Texas Recap/Review - What We Learned

29 Apr 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Crushing Iron had 9 athletes racing and Coach Robbie was on site for Ironman Texas 2019. Today, he shares his thoughts on the venue and experience alo...

#262 - Pushing Through, Staying Strong, and Managing Pain

25 Apr 2019

Contributed by Lukas

How do we know the difference between discomfort and pain? Are you willing to allow yourself to fail trying to find out? Today, it's all about managin...

#261 - Don't Let Your Race Plan Your Body - The Building Blocks of Training

22 Apr 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Are you forcing your body into shape based on a date on the calendar? Today, we talk about why that is usually a losing proposition for long-term heal...

#260 - Bad Habits of Triathletes and How To Break Them

18 Apr 2019

Contributed by Lukas

It's all connected. What we eat affects how we feel and think, and with intense demands of training, triathletes can be especially vulnerable. Today w...

#259 - Focus, Fueling, and Recovery

15 Apr 2019

Contributed by Lukas

You're done when you choose to be done. The difference between elite athletes winning or losing comes down to the little things. Often those "little ...

#258 - Appreciate The Big Picture

12 Apr 2019

Contributed by Lukas

This is the first time in over two and a half years we've missed a Monday or a Thursday release, and the reason is a good one. It also sets up the big...

#257 - The Hard Truth About Triathlon Swimming

08 Apr 2019

Contributed by Lukas

We start with a recap of the in-race-cancellation at Ironman 70.3 Texas. Then we take a deep dive into the reality of swimming in open water and long ...

Squadcast #3 - Find Your Happiness - C26 Athlete Matthew Dickinson

07 Apr 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Squadcasts are interviews with our currently active C26 Athletes. We explore the every day stories of triathletes. Successes, Struggles, and Why they ...

#256 - Understanding Your Taper

04 Apr 2019

Contributed by Lukas

We start with a little more about "training progression" and how to let go of perfectionism. Then we move onto tapering. Explaining why your taper may...

#255 - Turning Fast Into Far

01 Apr 2019

Contributed by Lukas

If your goal is to be in triathlon for a long time and keep getting faster, this may be one of our most important podcasts. Emotion and bad judgement ...

#254 - Confidence: Racing, Training, Life

28 Mar 2019

Contributed by Lukas

We truly believe going into races with confidence matters. Today we talk about how to make the right choices along the way and build confidence will m...

#253 - Training To Your Strengths and Weaknesses

25 Mar 2019

Contributed by Lukas

We all have different body types, strengths, weaknesses, and mindsets, so how do we work with what we have and make the most of it? Today's focus is o...

#252 - Life Is About The Stories We Tell Ourselves

21 Mar 2019

Contributed by Lukas

How often do you reflect on your health or ability to do triathlon? Do you really believe you can write a new chapter, or even get faster? Well, you c...

#251 - Triathlon Hangry and 80% Meh

18 Mar 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Craving Benchmarks The "Meh" Training Days Impatient with patience Defining "Breakthrough" Workouts Making poor decisions DURING workouts Just when y...

#250 - Do Epic Recovery

14 Mar 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Our 250th Crushing Iron Podcast seems fitting as it's about staying motivated and energized by making sure you're handling your training load in the r...

#249 - Building Genuine Confidence

11 Mar 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Building confidence is a daily process that can often come from little things you doing think about. It's difficult for most of us to look at where we...

#248 - It's Time To Wake Up . . . for Race Season

07 Mar 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Race season is here, is your mind in the right place? We take a step back from Emo and get into ways to rejuvenate the energy and make the transition ...

#247 - Don't Lose The Fun

04 Mar 2019

Contributed by Lukas

If you're struggling with: fatigue, getting faster, health, motivation, your "why," happiness, loneliness, having fun with training, balancing life, o...

#246 - Outsmarting Regret

28 Feb 2019

Contributed by Lukas

The pressure life, or WE put on ourselves… always keep pushing… moving… and the energy that takes to keep it going… signing up for ironman… ...

#245 - Excitement For Race Season. . . Plus Distraction Overload

25 Feb 2019

Contributed by Lukas

There's a LOT of stuff going on in and around your life and it's so easy to get off course. Today we talk about EXECUTING to your level of Excitement....

#244 - Be Selfish With How You Feel

21 Feb 2019

Contributed by Lukas

We have enough stress with life stuff, so don't let training add to that mess. So, move workouts, but be smart and listen to your body. Nothing's in ...

#243 - Growth Is More Than The Numbers

18 Feb 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Do you expose yourself to situations that will make you better on race day? How do you handle race day energy? Today we talk about all kinds of ways t...

#242 - Fall In Love With Your Life

14 Feb 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Are you juggling too many things? Tempted by opportunity? Maybe it's time to say no and simplify. There's genuine power in finding a few things you lo...

#241 - Run Strong

11 Feb 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Fresh off our first C26 Run Retreat we talk about running hills to get strong and how it pays big returns in triathlon. The biggest thing we heard thi...

#240 - Training Lessons From Hemingway

07 Feb 2019

Contributed by Lukas

 "There is nothing noble in being superior to your fellow man; true nobility is being superior to your former self." –Ernest Hemingway We're big fa...

#239 - Success Is In The Details

04 Feb 2019

Contributed by Lukas

"As corny as it sounds, I just tried to have a good week of practice." – Julian Edelman, Super Bowl MVP Do you pay attention to the RIGHT details wh...

#238 - Training To Your Personality

31 Jan 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Mike was listening to an interview with Din Thomas who trains MMA fighters and he classifies them into four categories: Fighter, Athlete, Competitor, ...

#237 - Measuring Your Progress

28 Jan 2019

Contributed by Lukas

How do you measure progress? Your watch, power meter, or simply by being healthy? Today we dive into the pressures created by analyzing our workouts, ...

#236 - How To Not Suck At Swimming - Part 5

24 Jan 2019

Contributed by Lukas

If you're not a strong swimmer, it has a big impact on the rest of your race. Today we look at how to simplify the complications surrounding swimmer s...

#235 - Rebounding In Your Off Season

21 Jan 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Your big race should be a celebration, but it shouldn't be the end. But for a lot of us, the high of the race is equaled by the low of the post-race f...

#234 - Get The Most Out of Your Bike

17 Jan 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Do the numbers really tell the story in cycling as it applies to triathlon? Are you being honest with yourself when it comes to your actual fitness an...

#233 - The Mind Game of Racing

14 Jan 2019

Contributed by Lukas

How do we know what we're capable of in a race? Are you aiming too low? Are you using training to prepare for how it will feel to empty the tank when ...

#232 - Not Too High, Not Too Low

10 Jan 2019

Contributed by Lukas

How do we get stronger and faster in triathlon? The good, the bad, and the ugly of training devices. Is finding growth really as simple as being consi...

#231 - Mindful Training

07 Jan 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Today we talk about the importance of being in the moment while training. We hit on everything from running with music to watching Netflix on the trai...

#230 - Living In The Gray Zone

03 Jan 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Is triathlon training a part of you or is it a hassle? How do you make your 2nd OR 3rd OR 4th medal more valuable than the first? Today we look at pha...

#229 - The One Day Challenge

31 Dec 2018

Contributed by Lukas

What could be more powerful than finishing a workout and looking forward to the next? Triathlon can seem like a complicated onslaught of never-ending ...

#228 - Making Life Changes Stick

27 Dec 2018

Contributed by Lukas

2019 is here and we all look for ways to make lasting change. Today we talk about how triathlon fits into that puzzle. We look at training smart and s...

#227 - What Will You Take Into 2019?

24 Dec 2018

Contributed by Lukas

What's the best thing you learned this year How important it is to care Useful and genuine connection Energy for being around people Coaching Remotel...

#226 - Find Joy In Where You're Going

20 Dec 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Triathlon takes a lot of time. It's easy to feel selfish about the training, but if you look close you'll see transformations that change athletes and...

#225 - Progress Not Perfection

17 Dec 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Trying to motivate yourself at "A-Race-Level" all the time is a surefire way to injury, fatigue, and burnout. In the name of sanity, this is a great t...

#224 - Workouts As Links In A Chain

13 Dec 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Are you training with a purpose or winging it? Today, we look at how a workout can and should mesh with what's coming next. We also explain the import...

#223 - Building Internal Motivation

10 Dec 2018

Contributed by Lukas

External motivation can help in the moment, but lasting change comes from discovering real belief in yourself and your path. It's not easy or clear, b...

#222 - Reset Your Body

06 Dec 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Do you feel like you're hitting a ceiling with your training? Are you sore and unmotivated? Maybe it's time to take a step back. Today we look at the ...

#221 - Make Small Changes

03 Dec 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Why do we give up on positive changes? Maybe because we try too many things at once and tend to focus on the failures. Today we explore how making sma...

#220 - Just Do You

29 Nov 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Are you comfortable being with yourself? What do you learn from your training? There are so many influencing factors these but no one knows what you r...

#219 - Train To Your Current Fitness

26 Nov 2018

Contributed by Lukas

It's not about the shape you were in or want to be in, it's about the shape you are in. There is a lot of power in realism and most importantly unders...

#218 - Your Ironman Breakthrough Starts Here

22 Nov 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Are you positioned to have an Ironman breakthrough, or would focusing on shorter races next year be the best solution for 2020?  Looking at what it R...

#217 - Stress is Stress is Stress

19 Nov 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Do you respect the stress of holidays? The travel, eating, drinking, conversations with in-laws? Stress is stress and today we look at how it affects ...

#216 - Beating Distraction

15 Nov 2018

Contributed by Lukas

The Crushing Iron Podcast begins year three with a look at how we digest one year and stay focused on the next season. The last thing you want to do i...

#215 - Why We Get Stuck

12 Nov 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Two years ago we committed to recording a Crushing Iron Podcast twice a week, and we've kept our promise. Thank You for all of your support and helpin...

#214 - Make Small Changes

08 Nov 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Training for 3 sports is hard enough, but improving at 3 sports is an entirely different ballgame. Today, we look at the power of appreciating and foc...

#213 - The Triathlon Stock Market

05 Nov 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Picking races can be like going to Target for deodorant, you can wind up with a full shopping cart and wonder how it happened. Today looking at your c...

#212 - Being a Well-Rounded Triathlete

01 Nov 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Formerly titled: Build Confidence and Longevity Are you a well-rounded triathlete? Building balance in your body to prevent injury or burn-out? Today ...

#211 - The 3-Headed Athlete

29 Oct 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Which athlete dominates your head? The one you were, the one you are, or the one you want to be? Today, how we let go of the past, understand where we...

#210 - How You Get Faster

25 Oct 2018

Contributed by Lukas

We all want to be faster runners, but are you willing to do what it takes? Do you run ENOUGH? Do you always train too fast? Today, we take a lot of va...

#209 - Off Season Success

22 Oct 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Now is the time to prepare for your best race in 2019. Today the Crushing Iron Podcast looks at ways to stay in the groove, keep your foundation, your...