Crushing Iron Triathlon Podcast

#110 - Building Community and Connection in Triathlon

09 Nov 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Most triathletes figure out that most of their friends don't want to talk about their personal success journeys. Over time that can be a bummer and is...

#109 - Eliminating Regret and Ironman Depression

06 Nov 2017

Contributed by Lukas

When you look back on your life or triathlon "career" will you be satisfied? Are you owning the little moments that make the difference? Ironman can b...

#108 - Prisoner of the Moment

02 Nov 2017

Contributed by Lukas

We shouldn't decide to go pro or quit based on one workout . . . or race. The key to racing well is enjoying training, and that takes patience. The sh...

#107 - Getting Comfortable With The Uncomfortable

30 Oct 2017

Contributed by Lukas

No one wants to be uncomfortable but facing tough situations is where we find growth. Today we look at how to embrace fears we may have of the swim, b...

#106 - What Are You Capable Of?

26 Oct 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Courtney Dauwalter just won the Moab 240 by a margin of 10 hours. She ran 238 miles in roughly 58 hours. She took two naps, one of 20 minutes one of o...

#105 - The Domino Effect

23 Oct 2017

Contributed by Lukas

It's all connected, but this is far more than mind, body, spirit talk. It's about how you can believe in goals only to see them shattered because of t...

#104 - What We Learned At Ironman Louisville

19 Oct 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Ironman Louisville 2017 was characterized by wind, rain, and falling temps, but we all know Ironman races are tough in general. Today, we take a deepe...

#103 - Ironman Louisville 2017 Short Recap

16 Oct 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Mike and Robbie give a quick recap of the day that was Ironman Louisville... Highs, Lows, and in-betweens. The day was defined by wind and crazy tempe...

#102 - Ironman Louisville Preview + Kona Predictions

12 Oct 2017

Contributed by Lukas

When you're 4 days from your Ironman, the best thing to do is keep your mind quiet. Easier said than done. Today we preview our race at Ironman Louisv...

#101 - RACE WEEK - Ironman Louisville Course Strategy

09 Oct 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Mike and Robbie are about to descend on Ironman Louisville and today they talk about their last week of taper and break down the Ironman Louisville sw...

#100 - Insights from One Year of Crushing Iron Podcasts

09 Oct 2017

Contributed by Lukas

We both searched for a "special" topic for our 100th podcast, but in the end it came back to you. We wanted to talk about what all of this means and w...

#99 - Surrender To Your Race

05 Oct 2017

Contributed by Lukas

"Don't Try." - Charles Bukowski What if you didn't try so hard in your next race? Would it help you stay under control, more relaxed, and let the race...

#98 - The "Old Me" Would've Bagged It

02 Oct 2017

Contributed by Lukas

You decide to change your life. You pick up triathlon and push yourself harder than you have in years. It's tough, and even tougher to keep going. You...

#97 - How To Build A RACE GAME PLAN

28 Sep 2017

Contributed by Lukas

You always hear about "race strategy" but what does it really mean when applied to your actual training? Today, we look at how you can set a race plan...

#96 - Ironman Chattanooga... Plus, Why The Hell Do We Do Triathlon?

25 Sep 2017

Contributed by Lukas

C26 Triathlon is on the ground in Chattanooga for Ironman and we discuss the race up to mid-bike, including the swim and another scorcher of a day for...

#95 - How To Pick Your Next Race(s)

21 Sep 2017

Contributed by Lukas

You have to like something before you can love it. It's easy to make a rash decision to do Ironman, but is that the best way to get motivated and be b...

#94 - Removing Race Stress

18 Sep 2017

Contributed by Lukas

It's easy to let a perceived race goal build mountains of stress on our backs, but there's enough stress in life to carry extra burdens. Racing can an...

#93 - Recovering After Your Ironman . . . And Keeping The Momentum

14 Sep 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Post race is one of the most bitter sweet feelings in triathlon. There's nothing like finishing the race, but waking up to empty streets, where no one...

#92 - Ironman Wisconsin - Chattanooga 70.3. Worlds Recap

11 Sep 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Mike and Robbie share what they saw this weekend at Ironman Wisconsin and Ironman 70.3 Worlds in Chattanooga. Mike was in Madison, Robbie was along th...

Mike In Madison - Ironman Wisconsin Preview

09 Sep 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Ironman Wisconsin is a great environment and the Friday before the race Mike went to the water, drove the bike course, and ran the run course. He's do...

#91 - Building Safe Run Volume, Ironman 70.3 Worlds, Ironman Wisconsin Preview

07 Sep 2017

Contributed by Lukas

There's a TON of action going on this weekend and C26 will be all over it . . . starting with this podcast which talks about the INTENSE course at Iro...

#90 - The Ultimate Ironman Execution

04 Sep 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Nobody knows it all, but there are definitely warning signs that your training is on a slippery slope. Are you overly fatigued? Stressed? Feeling defe...

#89 - Trust Your Training

31 Aug 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Do you trust your training on race day? Are you married to your devices? Could you do the run without looking at your watch? On today's podcast we get...

#88 - How To Spectate An Ironman

28 Aug 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Ironman is about the hours and hours of training and the celebration of race day, but it's also about friends and family . . . maybe more. The last th...

#87 - Embrace The Slow Burn

24 Aug 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Are you already thinking ahead to next year? What's the rush? Many triathletes severely underestimate October through February. If the reason is . . ....

#86 - I Paid $700 For Ironman And All I Got Was . . .

21 Aug 2017

Contributed by Lukas

If you enjoy the Crushing Iron podcast, you can support us here on Patreon and help us give you a full time commitment. Thanks for listening! In tod...

#85 - How To Handle The Last 30 Days Before Your Big Race

17 Aug 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Emotions tend to rise and energy tends to fall when you're 30 days away from your Ironman or other A-Race. It's easy to give in to a make-shift taper ...

#84 - Building Connection Through Triathlon

14 Aug 2017

Contributed by Lukas

It's very easy to isolate in triathlon, but when we truly recognize that we're not alone in this journey, it changes the game. Today we take a look at...

#83 - How To Crush The Ironman Swim

10 Aug 2017

Contributed by Lukas

The Ironman Swim is typically the highest anxiety-moment of the race. Today we look at ways to be ready, calm, and smart with your swim. We focus on s...

#82 Train Smart. Race Smarter.

07 Aug 2017

Contributed by Lukas

There are a ton of ways to get derailed on your triathlon training and racing. Today, Mike an Robbie look at how they're training smarter for Ironman...

#81 - Don't Talk Yourself Into Being Slow

03 Aug 2017

Contributed by Lukas

It's it possible your thoughts and goals are holding you back? Today on the Crushing Iron podcast we look at why trying too hard might be slowing you...

#80 - Why Do We Do Triathlon?

31 Jul 2017

Contributed by Lukas

If you like the Crushing Iron podcast, you can support us on a monthly basis here. Thanks for listening!   This was a great weekend for the C26 Triat...

#79 - He Shaved An Hour Off His 70.3 Time In One Year

27 Jul 2017

Contributed by Lukas

If you like the Crushing Iron podcast, you can support us on a monthly basis here. Thanks for listening! On Today's Crushing Iron Podcast we welcome A...

#78 - The Power of Accumulated Fatigue

24 Jul 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Are you the kind of person who has to swim, bike, and run the full distance of your race all the time? Or are you okay with building a few days in a r...

#77 - Two Meat Eaters Explore Vegan Racing

20 Jul 2017

Contributed by Lukas

In the spirit of transparency, the Vegan discussion starts at the 14:00 mark. In today's Crushing Iron Podcast, Mike and Robbie explore how we can...

#76 - Why Healthy & Happy Are The Most Important Parts of Triathlon

17 Jul 2017

Contributed by Lukas

We just finished our first C26 Triathlon Camp and it fueled a lively discussion about training, racing, and living life to the fullest. We cover a lot...

#75 How to Execute YOUR Race

13 Jul 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Please support us on our Patreon page if you enjoy the podcast.  Most triathletes abandon their game plan for a variety of reasons. Today we look at...

#74 - Fix Your Swim Now! Ironman Live Tracking. 100 Days to Louisville Video Project

10 Jul 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Triathletes struggle with their swim, but we're here to say, with the right information, you can change the game. Don't spend another day swimming wro...

#73 - Mike and Coach Robbie Make The Ironman Louisville Decision

07 Jul 2017

Contributed by Lukas

We have a lot of athletes racing Ironman 70.3 Muncie and Ironman Louisville. Consider this a pump up with some great pre-race lessons. Why Louisville ...

#72 - Jumping from an Olympic to a Half to a Full Ironman

06 Jul 2017

Contributed by Lukas

You can now support the Crushing Iron podcast on Patreon. A few bucks goes a long ways. Thank you!  - How you will train different for different dist...

#71 - How Much Do You Really Lose During A Layoff?

03 Jul 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Coach Robbie didn't ride a bike from December 2016 to July 1, 2017 and today talks about the loss in power, which isn't as much as you think. We ex...

#70 - Steve DelMonte - Inside the Mind of a Race Director (Part 2)

29 Jun 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Steve DelMonte is a full-time Race Director. He has incredible passion for the sport, but he's more concerned about athletes enjoying their lives. We ...

#69 - From Couch to Ironman in 16 Weeks??

26 Jun 2017

Contributed by Lukas

If you like the podcast, please help us make it even better by supporting C26 Triathlon on Patreon.  We posted this question in our closed Crushing I...

#68 - Ironman Wisconsin Drops Mass Start AND Syracuse Tire Deflation

23 Jun 2017

Contributed by Lukas

We have both done Ironman Wisconsin and are wondering why they would drop the Mass Start? We debate all the possibilities and can't really rationalize...

#67 - Perfecting Your Pedal Stroke, How to Run In Heat, Analyzing Swim Stroke, Recovering from Injury

22 Jun 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Questions about your cycling stroke and how to improve it? Curious about the best way to prepare, attack, and recover from 90 degree runs? Want to kno...

#66 - Cancelled Swims, Shortened Races, and Ironman Registration Variations

19 Jun 2017

Contributed by Lukas

If you like what you hear, please support Crushing Iron on Patreon. If you already have, thanks a ton!  In our 66th podcast we talk about Escape Fro...

#65 - Ironman 70.3 Muncie Course Preview

18 Jun 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Ironman 70.3 Muncie is one of our favorite races because of how well it's put on. The race itself is out in the middle of nowhere, but what they lack ...

#64 - Power Meters: Part 2 - Using The Data To Get Faster

15 Jun 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Please support the Crushing Iron podcast on Patreon and help us grow! Power meters are great if you know how to read the numbers and today we give you...

#63 - Rebounding From A Sub-Par Race or Not Meeting Training Expectations

12 Jun 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Please support the Crushing Iron podcast on Patreon and help us grow! Everyone has a bad race. If you haven't, you're probably very new to the sport, ...

#62 - Training and Racing with Grace and Gratitude

08 Jun 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Please support the Crushing Iron podcast on Patreon and help us grow! It often takes a loss to put things in perspective and today Coach Robbie and M...

#61 - Make Hills Your Best Friends

05 Jun 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Please support the Crushing Iron podcast on Patreon and help us grow! Coach Robbie always says, "Hills are good for the flats and hills, flats are onl...

#60 - The Purpose of Riding With Power

01 Jun 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Please support the Crushing Iron podcast on Patreon and help us grow! More and more triathletes are riding with power, but just because they have a m...

#59 - Brad Stulberg Co-Author of "Peak Performance"

29 May 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Please support the Crushing Iron podcast on Patreon and help us grow! Brad Stulberg co-wrote "Peak Performance" with Steve Magness, and Coach Robbie a...

#58 - Post Race Recovery And Using This Race For Your Next One

25 May 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Please support the Crushing Iron podcast on Patreon and help us grow! An early season race can be a great way to catapult your season, but the week af...

#57 - Ironman 70.3 Chattanooga Recap Analysis

22 May 2017

Contributed by Lukas

The Crushing Iron War between Mike and CC is in the books. Find out who won, how it went down and what was learned from this early season 70.3. The ra...

#56 - Respect The Sport

18 May 2017

Contributed by Lukas

On a recent podcast we addressed "One-and-Done" Bucket List Ironman racers and how it impacts the sport. That was followed by an interesting discussio...

#55 - Race Pressure

15 May 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Please support the Crushing Iron podcast on Patreon and help us grow! Race season is here and the Crushing Iron podcast dives into the PRESSURES that...

#54 - The "State of Triathlon" Address for May 2017

11 May 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Most of us are in triathlon because we love it, but the sport is far from perfect. In a bold attempt to save the sport from itself, Mike and Coach Rob...

#53 - TEN More Questions For Coach - Good Stuff!

08 May 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Round two of questions for Coach Robbie and it's a good one! Below are several of the questions, but there's a lot more. Coaching relationships, when ...

#52 - Building Mental Toughness

04 May 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Today we talk about real strategies you can use to get mentally tougher. In the spirit of complete transparency, we used the bullet points from this ...

#51 - Benefits Of The Negative Split

01 May 2017

Contributed by Lukas

A negative split or the action of negative splitting is a racing strategy that involves completing the second half of a race faster than the first...

#50 - Nailing Race Week, The Taper, and Predicting Your Race Time...Plus, Open Water Swimming

27 Apr 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Please Share the Crushing Iron podcast with your friends or triathlon groups. We all think we have race week planned perfectly until it shows up. Tod...

#49 - A New Open Water Swim Race, Plus The Winner of Ironman Florida, Jack McAfee

24 Apr 2017

Contributed by Lukas

One day three kids from Knoxville (including the winner of Ironman Florida) decided they wanted to start a 10K swim race. These kinds of things don't ...

#48 - A Seasonal Reality Check: Training and Racing In The Heat

20 Apr 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Seems like it can go from cold to scorching hot in a couple of weeks these days and that can reek havoc on your training. It takes time to acclimate t...

#47 - It's Race Season: Get Your Body and Mind Right

17 Apr 2017

Contributed by Lukas

This is a great podcast on how to break down your races and use them in the right ways to become faster and a better triathlete. We share when it's go...

#46 - Matt Fitzgerald Talks Nutrition and Fitness for Endurance Athletes

13 Apr 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Please support the Crushing Iron podcast on Patreon and help us grow! Matt Fitzgerald has written nearly 30 books about fitness and nutrition for endu...

#45 - Turning To Triathlon When Life Turns On You

10 Apr 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Ross Kaffenberger lives in Northern Virginia, enters the ever competitive 40-44 age group this year and is doing Ironman Wisconsin. But the "why" beh...

#44 - Success Markers for Triathlon and Life

06 Apr 2017

Contributed by Lukas

It's been said that talent is 20% of the equation in life. What about the rest? How are you handling the rest of the 80% that makes the difference in ...

#43 - De-Coding Open Water Swimming

03 Apr 2017

Contributed by Lukas

This topic is right in Coach Robbie's wheelhouse and Mike is a great Guinea Pig due to his long history of open water swim anxiety. This podcast is l...

#42 - Recovery: The Most Underrated Part of Training

30 Mar 2017

Contributed by Lukas

In order to train hard, you have to adapt and recover even harder.  Or . . . you'll stay the same. Same athlete. Same issues. Same speed. Discipline ...

#41 - Bouncing Back From A Letdown

27 Mar 2017

Contributed by Lukas

I (Mike) asked coach Robbie a question two days after Wisconsin lost to Florida on a last second shot in March Madness: How can I still be so bummed...

#40 - Steve Magness - He's Got Running Down To A Science

23 Mar 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Steve Magness is the head coach for the University of Houston cross country team.  He also coaches several professional runners, such as Jackie Ares...

#39 - Getting Back Fast When Family, Work, Injury or Another Setback Interrupts Training

20 Mar 2017

Contributed by Lukas

When family, work, injury, or another setback gets in the way, how do you adapt, adjust and keep a positive mindset on the big picture of a long seaso...

#38 - Proof That Running Slow Makes You Faster

16 Mar 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Believe that running slow in training can make you faster?  Today, Coach Robbie shows you the evidence.  He spent 10 Weeks keeping it under control ...

#37 - Foam Rolling, Weight Training, Overcoming Tough Training Days/Races

13 Mar 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Most of us know about the foam roller, but what's the right way to use it?  How else can we help keep your muscles from getting sore and injured?  I...

#36 - Losing Anxiety, Finding Confidence, and Beating Critics

09 Mar 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Most of us has had at least a mild panic attack in the open water, but it doesn't have to be that way.  Nor do you have to fear turns and other rider...

#35 - Listener Email Questions #1

07 Mar 2017

Contributed by Lukas

As much as everyone seemed to love the Dog Cast, we are excited to be back to normal programming.  Today's show is powered by listener email, which i...

#34 - Dog Cast #1

06 Mar 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Hopefully this will be the first and last Crushing Iron Dog Cast, but that's up to you!  Last week we asked for 10 emails at [email protected] ...

#33 - Mike and Robbie Open Up

02 Mar 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Today's is hardcore and honest dialogue between about why Mike and Robbie REALLY got into triathlon.  The guys talk about the low points, how tria...

#32 - Swim To Be a Better Runner

27 Feb 2017

Contributed by Lukas

"Swimming is good for your bike and your run.  Cycling is good for swimming and running.  Running is good for running." - Coach Robbie Today, we lo...

#31 - The Mystery Of "The Taper"

23 Feb 2017

Contributed by Lukas

The pre-race taper is one of the most confusing parts of triathlon.  A lot of us make the mistake of calling it "rest" but it really should be a stra...

#30 - Keys To A Healthy Race Season

20 Feb 2017

Contributed by Lukas

  Seems like it's that time of the year when everybody's getting sick or worn down from an early season surge and change in the weather. Today we lo...

#29 - Inside the Mind of a Race Director

16 Feb 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Please support the Crushing Iron podcast on Patreon and help us grow! If you're looking for passion about triathlon, look no further than Stephen Del ...

#28 - How To Not Suck At Cycling (Part 1)

13 Feb 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Did you spend more money on your helmet than your bike fit?  That could be problem number one, especially considering a bad bike fit can not only hur...

#27 - Is Your Passion Productive or Poisonous?

09 Feb 2017

Contributed by Lukas

It's natural to get excited about triathlon, but when does it work against you?  Mike and Coach Robbie recently read an article called "When Passion...

#26 - SEVEN DEADLY SINS of "Triathlete Speak"

05 Feb 2017

Contributed by Lukas

This is a podcast based off a TED talk by Julian Treasure.  It's titled "How to speak so that people want to listen." Once we heard his 7 Deadly Sin...

#25 - Getting Back Into The Groove

02 Feb 2017

Contributed by Lukas

It's easy to get excited when you sign up for your first race or an Ironman, but it's quite another to get into the groove in cold winter months.  To...

#24 - Listening To Your Body

30 Jan 2017

Contributed by Lukas

There are lots of tools to train by, but the most important feedback comes from your own body. Today's cast gets into: - Finding a rhythm while swimm...

#23 - TEN Questions For A Triathlon Coach

26 Jan 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Today we hit on a ton of topics for the beginner and intermediate triathlete with our new "Ask The Coach" segment. These are questions (or versions of...

#22 - NUTRITION: The 4th Discipline of Triathlon

23 Jan 2017

Contributed by Lukas

They say Nutrition is the 4th Discipline of triathlon, so we brought on Registered Dietician, Lizzy Miller to fill us in. There are tons of philosophi...

#21 - Triathlon: Chasing A Dream or Consuming Addiction?

21 Jan 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Triathlon has changed many people's lives, including ours. Many of us can't talk about it enough and one of the tricky parts is figuring out when and...

Today's Podcast is Delayed

19 Jan 2017

Contributed by Lukas

We've committed to releasing a podcast every Monday and Thursday, but today's podcast is delayed because of a computer issue. We hope to post it late...

#20 - How To Not Suck At Swimming Part 2

16 Jan 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Due to a huge reaction to Part 1 of How To Not Suck At Swimming, we're back with a companion piece.  Coach Robbie lives and breathes open water swimm...

#19 - TRIATHLON 101: Beginner to Intermediate

12 Jan 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Please support the Crushing Iron podcast on Patreon and help us grow! Jumping into triathlon can be daunting. You have to decide which race, what do I...

#18 - Couch to Sub-12 Ironman at 50 Years Old

09 Jan 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Please subscribe to Crushing Iron on iTunes. Today, Coach Robbie grills Mike about what it was like to go from the couch to Ironman as a 50-year-old. ...

#17 - Triathlon Trends: Fraud or For Real?

05 Jan 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Please subscribe to Crushing Iron on iTunes. Triathlon has so many products it can make your head spin.  But which are frauds and which are for real?...

#16 - 24 Hours - From Pre-Race Meal to Ironman Finish Line

02 Jan 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Mike and Robbie track their 24 hours before bed until the Ironman finish line.  These tactics apply to non-Ironman distance as well.  If you've done...

#15 - Tackling Your Bike To Save Your Run

29 Dec 2016

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode we cover: Breaking your bike into two in one day Cycling workouts that are best for your run Why you should pay attention to your "na...

#14 - How To Simplify Your Training

26 Dec 2016

Contributed by Lukas

The documentary Minimalism fueled a lot of today's conversation on the Crushing Iron podcast.  We were curious how simplifying your training could he...

#13 - Triathlon: The Good, Bad, and Ugly

22 Dec 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Oz would probably love this podcast.  Mike and Robbie dig into how they've changed physically, emotionally, and spiritually since they started tr...