Crushing Iron Triathlon Podcast

Today we look at protecting and maximizing your time and effort so that you can be faster next year. We talk about the importance of "raising your floor" so you are ahead of the game and late season training doesn't feel so pressure packed or overwhelming. Now is the time. We also talk about diet and our cultural push to eat out of habit instead of needs. We look at shrinking the gap for your next PR, avoiding burnout, and rekindling the love of training. We explore training Monday through Friday only. We talk about mental and emotional flexibility and why it's not about how it looks right now, but getting it done. Topics: Time flies Protecting your time blocks Fasting Paying attention to hunger Do we eat too much? What is energy? Fuel is important . . . but System cleans and resets The least stress approach Shrinking the gap for your PR goal Avoiding burnout Sneaking in a long swim, bike, and run each month Rekindled love for training Training M-F only? The pressure of the last 6 weeks before a race Mental and emotional flexibility It's not "how it looks" it's about getting it done Keep your "jumps" shorter Building run frequency Have fun noodling along Mike Tarrolly - [email protected] Robbie Bruce - [email protected]

Today, we explore the concept of going back to the Ironman Drawing Board and working on the small things that lead to big results. We explore creating your own specific challenge, talk an out being afraid of different zones, and creating a new ceiling that attracts your floor. We get into how to build and HOLD your gains. We look at going longer vs. training smarter. We get into fear of strength and intensity and how/when to overcome it. The struggles in triathlon are all part of the fun and mystery and today we look at ways to reinvent ourselves and our training. Topics: Is it the weather or the desire to do more that makes the difference? Love your yard and love yourself The triathlon space just feels different these days More athletes competing? Creating your specific challenge Afraid of certain zones? When it's insanely hot outside Creating a ceiling that leaves more room Moving the floor closer to your potential If you don't train it you stop gaining it Building and holding your gains Keeping the speed inside the plan Consistent with the little things The intent behind the training Going longer vs. being more purposeful Fear of strength and intensity It's all part of the fun and mystery Peeling back the layers of your success Lives change . . . more volume, less volume Nothing always works forever Take off the leash and let it rip Mike Tarrolly - [email protected] Robbie Bruce - [email protected]

You gotta be faster to be faster . . . but how do we get there? For a lot of us, that process starts now and we have to cut through the noise to figure out what we need to work on. It can be anything from form and technique to diet and nutrition to endurance to strength to mobility and flexibility. But it can't all happen at once. How do we set ourselves up to stick with desired changes? Triathlon is a complex puzzle that mirrors life. It's not always fun or easy, but we get into real approaches that can help you shift your mindset to hit small practices now that will pay off towards your big goals later. Topics: Living the best life Chicken wings and hot corners General idea of what you want to accomplish Post race emotions Off-season technique Most athletes thing in times or zones Post race sweet spot Get where you're going fast and cheap Working on your form is hard Where's the low hanging fruit? Blindly doing workouts Speed, technique, rhythm, endurance, timing, etc… Build form and technique into your workouts Polarizing Pyramiding Things that are important year round When to disconnect Don't label improvement by metrics How likely are you to stick with desired changes? We all have big goals . . . You gotta be faster to be faster Post race psychology If you feel good you're more primed for success Mike Tarrolly - [email protected] Robbie Bruce - [email protected]

Today we go through all things Ironman Wisconsin 2026. We talk 70.3 and full. We look at the race itself, how people fought and battled, and why Ironman seems like it's gaining steam again. We talk about the power of support from a team, get into why the bike is so tough for most, and whether or not it's the legs that give out or it's simply the tension and repetition of race day. We talk about the concept of leaving your "fight" in training. We look at how the society can stack the deck against us and why Ironman is kind of a "binge weekend." We discuss the finish line feels, why Robbie didn't race, and look at post race routines and why they can be dicy. Topics: C26 Community in full force IMWI as a team race The power of support The Helix Energy The bike course beatdown There's so much to think about on the bike The mental toll The difference between bike and run pain Is it the muscles or the repetition Nutrition on the bike Long ride fatigue Upper body tension Is it as simple as more volume? Did you leave your fight in training? How to not walk The deck is stacked against us in many ways The binge of an Ironman Why Robbie didn't race Just be aware of why you feel like you do Post week routine Ironman energy resurgence Finish line feels Team support   Mike Tarrolly - [email protected] Robbie Bruce - [email protected]

In 5 Days Mike and Robbie toe the line at Ironman Wisconsin. Today, they talk through some of the thoughts and strategies for their races. Gear, fuel, effort, game plans, it's all here and they can assure you one thing . . . they really can't be sure about anything. Topics:  Wisconsin weather Pack for all seasons Swim skins What to bring Worst thing about race morning Check-In Concierge? Norton plans for both Concerned about a cold day? Burning calories in the cold is complex Don't take off warm gear too soon Nutrition on the hills You'd rather be warm than cold Thinking about temperature changes Temptation to push it too early Race mantras for the full BodyShot-ville Where you need confidence Race plans in pencil Fueling the run Nailing Bike Nutrition It's like a long ride with fuel Caffeine on race day Watchless? Undertrained? Relaxed with focus Aero helmet? Mike Tarrolly - [email protected] Robbie Bruce - [email protected]