Crushing Iron Triathlon Podcast

#208 - Race Cut-Off Times, Ironman Recovery, IM Florida Moves Venue

18 Oct 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Loads of questions and discrepancy surround Ironman Louisville Cut-Off times. Today we discuss why and offer solutions. Plus, diving into recovery aft...

#207 - Ironman Louisville 2018 Recap

15 Oct 2018

Contributed by Lukas

With twenty five C26 Athletes Racing, including co-host Mike, we had a ton going on at Ironman Louisville. Today we recap the experience, including th...

#206 - Ironman Louisville and KONA Preview 2018

11 Oct 2018

Contributed by Lukas

The biggest weekend in Triathlon is upon us. Ironman World Championships in KONA on Saturday followed by Ironman Louisville on Sunday. C26 has around ...

#205 - Control What You Control

08 Oct 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Not gonna lie... We both got a little choked up talking about the emotions of an Ironman Finish Line. We also talk race strategy and how import ant it...

#204 - Stay Within Yourself and Race Smart

04 Oct 2018

Contributed by Lukas

A lot of us are about to race Ironman Louisville, and dare we say this podcast holds the secret to being happier with your performance? Really, though...

#203 - Ironman Chattanooga (Full) Recap

01 Oct 2018

Contributed by Lukas

We just spent the weekend spectating Chattanooga. We cover the unexpected heat, the cancelled swim, and how Ironman could help spectators. Plus, how t...

#202 - The Magic and Mystery of the Taper

27 Sep 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Please check out our new store at CrushingIron.com and get a sweet C26 t-shirt while supporting the podcast. The Magic and Mystery of the Taper It's l...

#201 - Own Your Perspective: Training, Racing, Life

24 Sep 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Please check out our new store at CrushingIron.com and get a sweet C26 t-shirt while supporting the podcast. On the heels of Ironman 70.3 Atlantic Cit...

#200 - Keep Showing Up

20 Sep 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Who we are. What we do. Why we do it. ------------------------------------------------- If you'd like to support the podcast, please check out our new...

#199 - Be Flexible and Forgiving In Your Training

17 Sep 2018

Contributed by Lukas

What happens when you miss or have a bad workout? We mean, a really bad workout. Are you judgmental or objective? Today we talk about learning from th...

#198 - Race Day Is About "Return On Investment"

13 Sep 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Coach Robbie launched a great analogy today, saying, "Look at your race like a business, it's all about return on investment." Are you making the righ...

#197 - Ironman Is Hard - Wisconsin Recap

10 Sep 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Crushing Iron was just in Madison for Ironman Wisconsin. In this podcast we recap the race including the effectiveness of the rolling start, the wind ...

#196 - Fake News In Your Race Brain

06 Sep 2018

Contributed by Lukas

• How To Be Honest With Yourself in a Race • The Stories We Tell Ourselves • The Blame Game - Our Reaction to Failure - by Steve Magness  http...

#195 - 70.3 Worlds, Ironman Wisconsin & Getting The Most Out of Your Run

03 Sep 2018

Contributed by Lukas

We talk about Ironman 70.3 Worlds, including the emerging force that is Ironman Live Broadcasts. We touch on college football and why TV games are goi...

#194 - Be Real With Yourself

30 Aug 2018

Contributed by Lukas

One of our favorite authors is Charles Bukowski and his famous saying is, "Don't Try." We think what he means is, "Don't try to be someone you're not"...

#193 - Simplify Your Fueling And Nutrition

27 Aug 2018

Contributed by Lukas

• The RACE WEIGHT Obsession and Myths • How Much Does Weight Really Matter? • The complexity of fueling • Lionel Sanders Weight Loss At Mont T...

#192 - R.E.L.A.X.

23 Aug 2018

Contributed by Lukas

• Overthinking Missed or Bad Workouts • Recipe For Emotional and Physical Disaster • The Most Exhausting Part of Triathlon • Finding Confidenc...

#191 - Managing Training Fatigue

20 Aug 2018

Contributed by Lukas

• I feel pretty good but . . . • Pro Triathletes Pay • Mont Tremblant Discussion • Fast Age Groupers • How To Predict Your Spot by trend •...

#190 - Stop Giving Power To Negative Thought

16 Aug 2018

Contributed by Lukas

• Each race is a stepping stone • There IS such a thing as failure • When it's Time To Panic (Hint: Never) • The last couple months - How to h...

#189 - Remembering Why You Do Triathlon

13 Aug 2018

Contributed by Lukas

On the heels of our last 2018 Crushing Iron Triathlon Camp, we look at what we learned and how everyone helped Re-Ground the reason we do triathlon. W...

#188 - Do What's Best For Your Body

09 Aug 2018

Contributed by Lukas

The Temptation to Make Drastic Changes The worst ways to beat low energy The 3 symptoms of "I'm About To Screw Everything Up" Overthinking Things as Y...

#187 - Be Smart With "Days Off"

06 Aug 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Recovery is a major part of triathlon training, but a "Day Off" isn't always the right method. Today we get into why days off can derail you, along wi...

#186 - Nail Your Ironman Build and Taper

02 Aug 2018

Contributed by Lukas

The last 2-3 months of training for an Ironman can bring a lot of doubt and confusion. You're tired, burned out, and the road seems like it may never ...

#185 - Ironman 70.3 Ohio Re-cap/Review

30 Jul 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Ohio 70.3 Race Reviews An unbelievable coincidence and awkward moment Rating Our Hotel Accommodations and Location The Swim - Tough, Long, or Fair? Sh...

#184 - The Road To Ohio 70.3

26 Jul 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Pre-Race for Ohio 70.3  Seasonal Doping Easing Into Runs and Rides Why Zero To 60 Can Ruin Your Race Mountain Biking Pros and Cons Two 70.3's in a mo...

#183 - The Coach/Athlete Relationship, Plus More Listener Questions

23 Jul 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Battling "funks" is a huge part of triathlon training, but do coaches get them too? Today, Coach Robbie opens up about why he can get down on himself ...

#182 - Listener Questions - Nutrition, Hydration, Training For Conditions

19 Jul 2018

Contributed by Lukas

"I had GI issues" might be one of the most commonly uttered phrases in triathlon, but why does it keep popping up? Probably because we don't train eno...

#181 - Recalibrating Expectations and Perspective

16 Jul 2018

Contributed by Lukas

You finish a race, then reflect. What did you learn? Typically it's "I need to do more work," but do your expectations and perspective align with what...

#180 - Ironman 70.3 Ohio Course Preview with Race Director Ken Hammond

12 Jul 2018

Contributed by Lukas

If you're racing Ironman 70.3 Ohio, this interview with Race Director, Ken Hammond, is a must listen. From the multiple transition set up to swim chan...

#179 - Why Consistency Beats Distance

09 Jul 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Today on the Crushing Iron Podcast we explore the reasoning behind feeling obligated to do 20 Mile Training Runs and Century Rides. Are they in themse...

#178 - Race With The Horse You Trained On

05 Jul 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Travel, hotel, check-in, Taper, Diet, phantom pains . . . They all dominate our brains before a race. So, how do we reduce that stress and turn anxiet...

#177 - Relaxing For Better Performance

02 Jul 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Triathlon doesn't always have to be hard. In fact, it shouldn't be. And sometimes stopping, relaxing, and taking your time can actually be faster. Tod...

#176 - Learn, Grow and Move Forward

28 Jun 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Do you approach your workouts as a class or the test? If it's the latter, it probably stands to reason that training can seem more like pressure than ...

#175 - Attitude is King

25 Jun 2018

Contributed by Lukas

The Crushing Iron Triathlon Camp always reminds us how important attitude can be in life. When 20 virtual strangers with common goals meet for the fir...

#174 - Are You Making Triathlon Fun?

21 Jun 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Remember when you were a kid and played all day long without a second thought to how how tired you were? There's nothing worse than staring at a train...

#173 - Making Sacrifices vs. Being Sacrificial

18 Jun 2018

Contributed by Lukas

If triathlon is supposed to be fun, why does it hurt so often? Today, we discuss how to manage training like you would manage a race and why preparati...

#172 - Programming, PRs, and Performance

14 Jun 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Think about what it takes to put together a PR . . . solid training, great mindset, optimal weather, perfect nutrition, incredible effort, and impecc...

#171 - The Psychology of Coaching Triathlon

11 Jun 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Imagine coaching 40 athletes that are racing triathlon on the same weekend. Today, Coach Robbie takes us through a play by play of how he tracks athle...

#170 - Finding (and Keeping) Your "WHY"

07 Jun 2018

Contributed by Lukas

The reason WHY we do Triathlon is always a good question to explore. Some people have changed their lives dramatically, while others simply find it fu...

#169 - Mental Focus and Pacing

04 Jun 2018

Contributed by Lukas

What if, instead of thinking of races as A, B, C, etc., you thought of them all with equal importance as it relates to the big picture? Sort of like a...

#168 - Wanting Vs. Needing To Race

31 May 2018

Contributed by Lukas

The Power of Spontaneity if Racing Celebrating A Race vs. Stressing  The "Device Funk" How Obsessing With Data Kills Races I Feel Like I Didn't Reall...

#167 - C26 Athlete Feedback From Ironman 70.3 Chattanooga Part 2

28 May 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Please be patient with our opening discussion about LeBron James vs. Michael Jordan. It's always something. After that we get into some great stuff fr...

#166 - What Our C26 Athletes Learned Racing Ironman 70.3 Chattanooga

24 May 2018

Contributed by Lukas

One of the best times for big gains is following the effort of a race. Today, our C26 athletes give us some great feedback from racing in the heat at ...

#165 - Ironman 70.3 Chattanooga Race Recap

21 May 2018

Contributed by Lukas

A tough but fair race is in the books, and today Mike and Coach Robbie recap their experience. With 27 coached athletes on site it was a huge weekend ...

#164 - Four Days Out From Your Race

17 May 2018

Contributed by Lukas

It's four days out and your tapering. Your "ghost pain" and doubt are flaring. Today we talk about how to relax and let go of pre-race stress. We also...

#163 - How, When, and Why To Take Risks In Your Race

14 May 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Are you taking too many risks, or not enough when it comes to racing? Today we talk about the nuances of when to hold back or when, where, and how to ...

#162 - Taking Your "Life Attitude" Into The Race

10 May 2018

Contributed by Lukas

 The days leading up to a race can be filled with stress and anxiety, but it's not so bad if you remember to be yourself. There's no reason to go int...

#161- How To Not Over-Obsess About Your Race

07 May 2018

Contributed by Lukas

"Unless you get a paycheck from this sport, the only thing you can walk away with is memories." - Coach Robbie We start with discussion about how and...

#160 - The Transition To Summer Heat

03 May 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Every athlete CAN NOT WAIT to get outside after a long Winter and tear it up, but sometimes we miss Spring and the Summer heat can wreck us. Today we ...

#159 - Drafting: How We'd Solve The Problem in Ironman

30 Apr 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Ironman Texas created a shit-storm over on-course drafting so we thought we'd banter some ideas around to see what came up. We think we have found a r...

#158 - How Can Ironman Do More For Its Athletes?

26 Apr 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Today's podcast is a discussion based on this rant titled, "The Watering Down of Ironman" by Bruce Butler.  Here's an excerpt from the post:  "This...

#157 - Ironman 70.3 Chattanooga Breakdown

23 Apr 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Racing Ironman 70.3 Chattanooga or another half this year? Today we break it all down so you can be ready for your best 70.3 race. We focus on Chattan...

#156 - Building Durability and A Positive Attitude

19 Apr 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Many of us grew up in the "Just Do It" era, but when does "Just Do It" throw you into a triathlon training funk? Today we explore the concept of stayi...

#155 - Benefits of Stacking Tough Workouts

16 Apr 2018

Contributed by Lukas

The Crushing Iron April Triathlon Camp is in the books. Today we look at lessons we learned from other athletes. Great people and attitudes made for a...

#154 - Racing With Gratitude, Friends, Family and Teammates

12 Apr 2018

Contributed by Lukas

We get back into the flow by talking about Race Recovery Techniques, Diet, and also how important it is to race with gratitude. Meeting people at race...

#153 - Ironman 70.3 Texas - Recap and Review

09 Apr 2018

Contributed by Lukas

What we learned about the course. Overall Spectator Experience. Race Conditions and many more insights. 

#152 - Road Trip To Ironman Texas 70.3

06 Apr 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Coach Robbie will toe the start line at Ironman Texas 70.3 on Sunday and he talks about his race planning while breaking down the wave swim start, the...

#151 - Building Race Confidence

02 Apr 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Are you confident going into a race or filled with nerves? There's a lot you can do in training that translates into a successful race. For example, d...

#150 - Training: One Size Doesn't Fit All

29 Mar 2018

Contributed by Lukas

How about this for an analogy? The swim is Spring Training, the Bike is the regular season, and the Run is the Playoffs.    We've all seen that team...

#149 - Turning "Training Art" Into A Race Masterpiece

26 Mar 2018

Contributed by Lukas

When is a painting (or your workout) finished? Unfortunately a lot of artists (triathletes) probably walk away without fine tuning the little things. ...

#148 - How To Not Suck At Cycling Part 2

22 Mar 2018

Contributed by Lukas

After a short warm-up we take a deep dive into how you can make huge cycling gains. This is not a technical discussion as much as how you can train mo...

#147 - Detaching Yourself From The Outcome

19 Mar 2018

Contributed by Lukas

You train your ass off, do all the little things, then get to the race . . . and say, "Well, it wasn't quite what I hoped for . . . But what is hope? ...

#146 - Understanding Training Load

15 Mar 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Are you sore and tired a lot? This podcast is about understanding why that is and why sometimes there's not much you can do about it, especially in pe...

#145 - Forgiving Yourself To Get Faster

12 Mar 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Setting yourself up with expectations that don't hold you back and derail your progress. - Making Your Mission The Right Mission Check out our new Cru...

#144- Inspiration When You Need It Most

08 Mar 2018

Contributed by Lukas

What happens to your mindset when a workout goes to shit? Do you accept it or go into Triathlete Tinkering Mode trying to solve a problem that might n...

#143 - Breaking Through Your Limits

05 Mar 2018

Contributed by Lukas

How do we know when we've reached our limit? Odds are, we haven't. What will it take to be one second better today? One minute? One hour? It's likely ...

#142 - Have Fun And Give It Hell

01 Mar 2018

Contributed by Lukas

For a lot of us, the weather is breaking and it's time to make the transition from inside to outside training. We look at how indoor training differs ...

#141 - Navigating Triathlon Clickbait

26 Feb 2018

Contributed by Lukas

You wouldn't worry what other people think of you so much if you realized how little they thought about it. We have to be confident that the journey w...

#140 - Tapping Into Your "Suffering Reservoir"

22 Feb 2018

Contributed by Lukas

What do you do when you reach as deep as you can, but nothing is left? Those are the moments in training that teach your mind to be familiar with the ...

#139 - Training In The Age of Distractions

19 Feb 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Mike gets a little old-man-mode on social media at the top and wonders if the distractions are putting unnecessary subconscious stress on his training...

#138 - Own The Daily Grind . . . with a Smile

15 Feb 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Swim, bike, run, repeat. Just like wake-up, shower, and get ready for work. Triathlon truly is a metaphor for life. . The daily grind can get into yo...

#137 - A Proactive Triathlon Rant

12 Feb 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Triathlon is absolutely a sport that can change lives, but there always seems to be a mystery around how we can get more people to take that leap. Ini...

#136 - Winning Your Race Before The Gun Goes Off

08 Feb 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Wouldn't it be great if you lined up the morning of your next race with no fear or anxiety? To be relaxed, smiling, and already at peace with the outc...

#135 - Outsmarting The Competition

05 Feb 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to the 135th Crushing Iron Podcast. Today we springboard off the Super Bowl into how you can outsmart your competition on the race course.  W...

#134 - Race Specific Training

01 Feb 2018

Contributed by Lukas

We recently read another article on about the New England Patriots and Bill Belicheck's philosophy that prompted this discussion. They practice with r...

#133 - Today Is The Most Important Day

29 Jan 2018

Contributed by Lukas

We focus on making our lives easier every single day, but as triathletes, we take a conscious choice to make our lives harder. So, in that vein, thing...

#132 - From The Final Four To Ironman

25 Jan 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Imagine playing basketball in front of 70,000 people and millions on TV. Today's guest, Zak Showalter, did just that for the University of Wisconsin. ...

#131 - Inside the Mind of a Race Director Part 3 - Steve Delmonte - Delmo Sports

22 Jan 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Buckle up for another hour of triathlon training talk with the one and only Steve Delmonte of Delmo Sports.  He puts on multiple races a season aroun...

#130 - Stop Cheating Our F*cking Sport (Explicit Content)

18 Jan 2018

Contributed by Lukas

WTF is up with Ironman Age Group Dopers? I mean, we sorta get it on an addictive and narcissistic level, but are they really living that hard in their...

#129 - Race Like You Train

15 Jan 2018

Contributed by Lukas

What can we learn about the differences between training and race speed of triathlon? How can the seemingly simplest workouts make a difference at the...

#128 - Being Race Ready - Mentally, Physically, Spiritually

11 Jan 2018

Contributed by Lukas

This Crushing Iron Podcast is based on a post from our closed Facebook Group:  "I have a question about being "race ready" for a 70.3. We sign up the...

#127 - Keys To A Successful Year (And Long-term Success in Triathlon)

08 Jan 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Are you training for long term success in triathlon?  Complaining Gets You Nowhere Testosterone and Estrogen Balance National Title Predictions Life...

#126 - How To Not Suck At Swimming - Part 4

04 Jan 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Triathlete's can't get enough swim talk and the Crushing Iron Podcast is listening. Here is Part 4 of our popular "How To Not Suck At Swimming" series...

#125 - How To Not Suck At Swimming - Part 3

01 Jan 2018

Contributed by Lukas

The Crushing Iron Podcast kicks off 2018 with a return to our popular "How To Not Suck at Swimming" podcasts with Volume #3. Today's cast is driven by...

#124 - Raising Your Tolerance for Stress and Pain

28 Dec 2017

Contributed by Lukas

How do your react to bad weather, race changes, or life complications? Tactics for pre-race and in-race calm Choppy Waters: Dealing with swim anxiety...

#123 - Preheating Your Training Oven

26 Dec 2017

Contributed by Lukas

The Crushing Iron Podcast puts you in prime position for a great start on January 1, 2018. Good decisions happen from the right state of mind but ofte...

#122 - Triathlon Etiquette and Humor (Hopefully)

21 Dec 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Today, the Crushing Iron Podcast tackles training/race etiquette and some of the funny things that happen in triathlon. What do you do when someone wo...

#121 - Andrew Starykowicz Interview (Pro Triathlete)

18 Dec 2017

Contributed by Lukas

The Crushing Iron Podcast interviews professional triathlete, Andrew Starykowicz.  Topics: When He Started Believing He Could Go Pro Pretenders—Fr...

#120 - Write Your Own Story

14 Dec 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Sometimes it's easy to forget that we have the power of shaping our days and lives. We get trapped in a pattern of writing the same story over and ove...

#119 - Listener Questions

11 Dec 2017

Contributed by Lukas

The Crushing Iron podcast is driven by the listeners and today they have spoken in a big way. Dozens of questions were asked and many are answered.  ...

#118 - The Problem with Hacks and Shortcuts

07 Dec 2017

Contributed by Lukas

What are you doing when no one is watching? These are the moments that fill our lives and make them richest in the long run. It's easy to fall into th...

#117 - Treading Water Through The Holidays

04 Dec 2017

Contributed by Lukas

We all want to kick ass every day, but sometimes nature has a way of reminding us to back down a little. The question is, how much? Today we talk abou...

#116 - Renovating Your Body for a Strong 2018 Race Season

30 Nov 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Most of us have a dominant body side, and over time that can impact the efficiency of a triathlete. Not only does it create pain and injury, it takes ...

#115 - Building Speed AND Strength Together

27 Nov 2017

Contributed by Lukas

What's the first thing most of us do when we get a PR, either in a race or workout? We usually try force it to happen again the very next time, just t...

#114 - It's Okay To Be In A Funk

23 Nov 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Happy Thanksgiving from the Crushing Iron Podcast. Despite the title, this podcast is more about grace and gratitude. Today we take a look at how to ...

C26 Squadcast #2 - From a Sprint Triathlon to Ironman - C26 Athlete Erika Jurkowski

22 Nov 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Squadcasts are ongoing series of interviews with the C26 Athletes. Traditional Crushing Iron Podcasts will continue to release on Monday and Thursday ...

#113 - The Lure of Mediocrity

20 Nov 2017

Contributed by Lukas

How often do you really push yourself outside of the comfort zone? For a lot of us that happens as we train for our first big race, but after that can...

#112 - Turning Inspiration Into Action

16 Nov 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Is inspiration good if it doesn't create action? Today, Coach Robbie dives into Mike's brain to find out why he's so inspired, yet can't get training ...

C26 Squadcast - How A Stay At Home Mom Changed Her Life With Triathlon

14 Nov 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Something was missing in Somer Scandridge's life. She loved being a mom and taking care of her two kids every day, but she began to resent the fact th...

#111 - Getting Out Of "Yourself"

13 Nov 2017

Contributed by Lukas

One of the hardest parts of training is getting out of our own way. It's very easy to go "too hard" or "not go" when it comes to workouts, so having a...