Crushing Iron Triathlon Podcast

Mike was listening to an interview with Din Thomas who trains MMA fighters and he classifies them into four categories: Fighter, Athlete, Competitor, and Artist. He believes different athletes require different approaches and today, that’s the topic that starts us off. What type of triathlete are you, and what type of approach will give you the best results?

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, sleep patterns, diets, etc.

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 so you can get faster, understand fatigue, and build purpose into your swim workouts. 

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 feeling. Today we talk about why you get that feeling and how to beat it. 

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 and power? Today, we look at the nuances of cycling, testing, and how that translates to the human element of Race Day.

How do we know what we're capable of in a race? Are you aiming too low? Do you using training to prepare for how it will feel to empty the tank when you need to? Today, we were driven by all the inspirational quotes and how that turns into talking about action vs. taking action. How mentally handle your first Ironman, then take it to the next level. 

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 consistent? Does social media impede progress and cost us energy? What are the key attributes of our most successful triathletes? All of that and more on today’s episode of the Crushing Iron Triathlon Podcast.

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 trainer. We get into understanding how intervals should work. Also, treadmill running positives and negatives. How we breathe during workouts and finding that elusive Second Wind. 

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 phases of resilience, little ways to keep your vision on track and in the end the importance of taking a Deep Dive into your Why. 

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 work, but it doesn't have to be that way. Today, we look at simple ways to keep the day, the month, and the season a little simpler. 

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 strong vs. "fast or fail." We also contemplate the concept of doing "Just Enough" to make a difference and keep you on the right track. 

- 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 Remotely - Finding Positive Influence in a digital world - Why most people quit - Honesty as a way of life 

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 people around them for the better. But perspective is everything and change happens slow. Are you training for a race or an expiration date?

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 time of year to set your bar low. Instead of looking at yourself through a “race-shape-filter” be who you are and Just Do Something. The little things you do now will keep you out of a funk and eventually put you in the right place to train hard when the time is right. 

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 importance of a 72 hour window and why most athletes rarely think about it. And, is your mind lying to you? How memories and false believes can push you too hard, or slow you down. The best way to get faster on the bike.