Do you keep struggling to hit your race goals but can’t figure out why? Today, we give you some clear thoughts and solid strategies to improve your swim, bike, and run speed. Are you selling yourself short in one or more of the distances just because one comes more naturally? We dive into specific training techniques that will help you build the right way with your eye on a certain race goal pace/power, etc… You are most likely selling yourself short, but it is possible. The hard parts are working hard enough, taking ample recovery, and being patient. Topics: Establish a demand of what you need to hold How fast do you want to go? Triathlon has different demands than a straight run race Chipping away at a speed Are you selling yourself short on the bike? Do you have belief that you can do more? What comes after setting a pace goal? Race pace and what it means in training Doing work above, at, and below goal pace How to build your swim speed Knocking down your 100 time in the water Run pace and cutting it down Shorter intervals at your goal paces It is all realistic but it will take time Swimming intervals in open water Making recovery or distance decisions on the fly Longer or shorter recovery? Some days you might need more rest Mike Tarrolly - mike@c26triathlon.com Robbie Bruce - robbie@c26triathlon.com Support the cast by getting some sweet C26 Gear --- https://c26triathlon.com/shop/
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#853 – Make Training Harder Than The Race
We call it "training" for a reason and we should be "practicing" in a way that sets us up for a better race. That can mean getting out into the heat and wind more often, or visualizing your race at certain points of your workouts. How will you respond when you get hot or feel underfueled? Outside training with heat and wind and distractions and people and cars and whatever can also lead to a higher anxiety level. Are you putting yourself into situations that will pay off with the race? Today we dive into the importance of heat, wind, anxiety and stress acclimation to make you stronger and more successful on race day. Topics: Sticky and humid Dropping down your run in heat Swims cancelled in 70.3's Heat acclimation ideas How do you "feel" when you get hot. Can you calm it down? The anxiety of outside training Wean yourself into the heat The Ironman marathon Creat a good relationship with bad conditions Who's gonna make the best decisions on race day? The mentality of heat training Bricks are for learning and practice Outsmart the competition Start off slow How can I make this workout feel better as I go? Mike Tarrolly - mike@c26triathlon.com Robbie Bruce - robbie@c26triathlon.com
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#852 – The WORK Is The Gift
There’s no doubt triathlon can be an isolated sport. Grinding for miles and miles with no one watching, or frankly caring. But you do. Or you should, because what you’re doing is something difficult, meaningful, and what you’re supposed to do. We rehash our Nashville Camp and crystalize why it’s so important to us to be around like minded people. It’s nice to know we’re not crazy when it’s easy to feel that way out on our own, putting ourselves through pain, and sometimes not even understanding why. Today, we look at what that why might be and share why it’s important to keep going. Topics: Nashville Camp recap and lessons Riding Natchez Trace Chasing SUP boards Reaching that bonfire moment Hills and Heat Learning through the sport and analogies with life Is the ultimate goal to be in the moment? That magic moment when there’s not a care in the world If 9 out of 10 people think you’re crazy, you’re probably on the right track We’re in this together. Importance of tribes Going dark and loving it One day and one moment at a time Mike Tarrolly - mike@c26triathlon.com Robbie Bruce - robbie@c26triathlon.com
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#815 – Fatigued or Shelled?
Today we look at the concept of owning where you’re at in training and smart ways to move the needle without blowing a gasket. We also talk about how to recognize the difference between fatigue and being shelled. Are you going to hard? To far. Not hard enough? Not far enough? What are the benchmarks to use to recognize the truth about your capabilities. Most of us probably underachieve, so it may be a good time to look at what you’re doing and ask if you’re giving it what you need to reach the goals you want to hit. Topics: Microsoft Teams St. George Gulf Coast Chatt 70.3 Much more focused Podcast Listening Ban? Bells and whistles Taking breaks from watch Own where you’re at Lingering on visions of past selves Future tripping Bring too hard to be that old athlete or future athlete Stacking days together Rushing yourself into shape Low intensity Inconsistency Unexplainable under performing Touching the hot stove too much Making bad decisions What percentage of athletes actually run the entire Ironman marathon? Mike Tarrolly - mike@c26triathlon.com Robbie Bruce - robbie@c26triathlon.com
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#850 – Getting The Most Out Of Your Bike
Mike goes for a rare bike fit and we dive deep into the nuances of a comfort, position, aero power, and training strategy. We look at saddle height and position. Aero bars. Drop, reach, contact points. We also talk cleats, hip room and running niggles that may be caused by the bike. We look at the gains you can make in aero, talk about why comfort is king, and the keeys to speed. We also talk about some of the simplest and best ways to train. Topics: Saddle height and position Aero bars and where yours should be Contact points for bike fits Cleat position Sore necks The power advantages of being aero Arm fatigue and how it creates a perceptive fatigue on the run Finding solid aero is a process Volume vs. Intensity in training Keys to speed Brands and different features Bike fit bikes Comfort is king Pedaling to pedal Pedaling with pressure Pedaling with purpose Mike Tarrolly - mike@c26triathlon.com Robbie Bruce - robbie@c26triathlon.com
Crushing Iron is an age grouper and his coach talking and learning about triathlon. Together they explore the mental, emotional, physical, and spiritual side of training and racing everything from a Sprint to an Ironman. Great for beginners and intermediates triathletes. Released every Monday and Thursday.
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