Crushing Iron Triathlon Podcast

Loads of questions and discrepancy surround Ironman Louisville Cut-Off times. Today we discuss why and offer solutions. Plus, diving into recovery after an Ironman and why some races leave you more sore than others. Also, Ironman Florida moves race venue to Haines City. 

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 the weather, the shortened swim, huge DNF rate, and the incredible feeling you get when you do something you've never done. 

The biggest weekend in Triathlon is upon us. Ironman World Championships in KONA on Saturday followed by Ironman Louisville on Sunday. C26 has around 25 coached athletes racing at Louisville and today we give one more look at how to tackle the race. Coach Robbie also gives us his KONA predictions. 

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 is to stick to YOUR plan. We also give a lot of good examples of how to do just that when your mind is making all its decisions on Race Day.

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, there are no secrets, you just have to stay within yourself and race smart. Today we talk about the best ways to do that. 

We just spent the weekend spectating Chattanooga. We cover the unexpected heat, the cancelled swim, and how Ironman could help spectators. Plus, how to do the best with what you have that day or in training in general.

It's late in the season and many of us on in or close to taper. Tapering has this sort of "we're done" image, but that's really the furthest thing from the truth. Done right, the taper can produce amazing results on race day. It's all about sharpening the sword, but not using it. 

On the heels of Ironman 70.3 Atlantic City and Augusta we dive into perspective. So many things can go wrong in training, racing, and life, but there's always a way to shift perspective. How do you really believe you belong? You're a swimmer, you're a cyclist, you're a runner. Believe it. As Ryan Holiday says, "The Obstacle Is The Way." 

Who we are. What we do. Why we do it.

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 those dark places we seem to hit in this sport. We also hit on the power of amazing one day recoveries, plus, keeping the excitement for your next workout. Also, power meter strategies and what to do when your goals seem to backfire.

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 right decisions on race morning, during the swim, or on the bike to get your best run? Today we break it all down and show why once you burn a biscuit, you can't get it back.  

All the Emotion and Stories from Ironman Wisconsin

• How To Be Honest With Yourself in a Race • The Blame Game - Our Reaction to Failure - by Steve Magness  https://www.scienceofrunning.com/2018/09/the-blame-game-how-our-reaction-to-failure-influences-future-performance.html?v=7516fd43adaa • IM Wisconsin Preps • Our Big Bike Tip to Keep Warm • The Second Lap Monkey - Rich Strauss http://www.everymantri.com/everyman_triathlon/2007/09/monkey-poo.html • How To Run An Ironman Marathon By Effort • The Difference Between EFFORT and PACE

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 going losing us. We talk about what it means to hold on during your Ironman run, and practicing Race-Pace-Pain. We look at how you can ruin your race in the first 3 miles of the run. Pros and cons of running with music and why you should be adding hard intervals to your long runs. 

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" and while it obviously applies to life, it hits hard for a lot of athletes in triathlon. Perfecting any craft is a slow burn and at the core is being realistic with yourself and your goals. It can also make the experience much more rewarding and fun.