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PODCAST

Crushing Iron Triathlon Podcast

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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All Episodes

50:47

#922 – 2026 Ironman Texas Preview

Crushing Iron Triathlon Podcast ·

2026/04/16

Today, we preview Ironman Texas, but this is great info for any Ironman you might be racing. We include strategy for the age groupers and take a look at the stacked pro field and give predictions. We look at the wind and potentially "mild" weather and talk wetsuit or not, how to approach the swim along with the last stretch in the canal. We get into bike strategy for your first and second loop. Then take a look at how to handle the electric, three-loop run course. Lots of good insight for pacing,

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01:06:00

#920 – Optimize Your Engine and Decision Making

Crushing Iron Triathlon Podcast ·

2026/04/14

Are you paying compounding interest on fatigue and recovery? We look at several different ways to address today's workout depending on where you are mentally and physically. Just because something is in your Training Peaks doesn't mean it's perfectly crafted for you on that day. We always want to encourage athletes to make the right decision based on how they feel, what is going on in their lives, and what the body is telling them. And believe us, there can be mixed signals. Today, we address the

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58:15

#919 – Chasing Speed The Right Way

Crushing Iron Triathlon Podcast ·

2026/04/09

We all want to be faster and today we look at the right ways to go about speed in triathlon. We talk about pushing the limits along with how putting in easy miles mix. We talk about building habits that matter and why you always have the time to do the extra things that will make a difference. New the "latest and greatest" training methods, the simple power of repetition, and why most triathletes don't fully buy in to training. We also get into the biggest traps facing age groupers that want to be

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01:01:30

#918 – C26 Coaches vs. AI - Listener Q&A

Crushing Iron Triathlon Podcast ·

2026/04/07

Today we take athlete questions and compare our answers with A.I. We get into how long to train for an Ironman after taking a chunk of time off. We look at what makes a race attractive. We look at trimming your time in an open mile run. Stationary pool band swimming. Double runs on the same day. Double rides. Along with biggest mistakes athletes make in the first Ironman. Topics: How much NIL would it take for us to transfer to a different podcast? Done several Ironman races, but taken a few years

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56:45

#917 – When Your Race Goes Sideways

Crushing Iron Triathlon Podcast ·

2026/04/03

Most of us have moments within a race where things aren't going as planned. The question is, how do you handle it? Will you throw in the towel or try to figure it out? What does that even look like. We make hundreds of decisions within a race and today we're looking at how to make the best ones you can in the moment. We look at why not wearing a watch in the swim can give you a better mindset. We talk A, B, C goals and how to adjust on the fly. We talk about the courage to finish on a moderate note

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58:07

#916 – Are You Reaching Your Potential?

Crushing Iron Triathlon Podcast ·

2026/03/31

So many people want to put limits on our potential, but are we really going to just settle for someone else's opinion? Today, we talk about the unexplored potential inside of you and belief systems that will help you tap into it. Anything Is Possible might be overused as a phrase, but it's definitely not over attempted. Let's take a look inside at ways you're wasting your energy and potential. Let's look at how to be engaged in the process and not let a random race goal take up too much space in

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01:08:26

#915 – How To Get Excited About The "Boring" Stuff

Crushing Iron Triathlon Podcast ·

2026/03/26

We're not here to sell you the top hacks for getting on the podium. Today, we advocate for the long game. Often times the quicker you gain, the quicker it can go away. Building and keeping and making life/triathlon feel easier and more enjoyable. How do we find joy in the "boring" stuff we feel like wastes our time? Slow gains are hard to notice, but they last longer. We know it's not exciting, but that is one of our biggest challenges. Putting the excitement into the overall process. Being okay

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55:53

#914 – Free Speed With Better Posture And Form

Crushing Iron Triathlon Podcast ·

2026/03/24

Expensive wetsuits, Disc wheels and carbon shoes only matter if they matter. Today, we look at true free speed within better posture and form. When you boil it down, a faster race comes down to holding solid form and all three events affect the other. We'll look at simple ways to improve your form and get free speed over time by simply holding it better. We talk about drills to incorporate in your runs, how to be more comfortable and stronger in aero, and we look at having solid hydrodynamics in the

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39:51

#912 – Bike Trainer Strategies To Nail A Specific Course

Crushing Iron Triathlon Podcast ·

2026/03/19

Today we talk about how to think about riding the trainer so you can be more prepared for the reality of the course. We talk about hills, wind, aero, cadence, and much more. We take a look at the last hour of your race and how you can work on being stronger as you come into T2. Do we all complicate specific workouts when the reality is we just have to be stronger both physically and mentally to deal with the demands of certain courses. We look at flat and windy along with the continually changing

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01:10:54

#912 – Little Elm Dallas 70.3 Recap

Crushing Iron Triathlon Podcast ·

2026/03/17

C26 had a good crew in Dallas for Little Elm 70.3, including Coach Robbie, and today he details his experience on the course. We get into whether the cancelled swim was warranted, the gnarly wind on the bike course, and the three loop run. We look at strategy for when the swim is cancelled. How to ride a course that's tailwind vs. headwind, and why sometimes you just have to let it rip on the run. Robbie goes over the entire race venue and experience and even has some interesting perspectives on the

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01:00:15

#911 – The Surefire Path To Burnout and Regret

Crushing Iron Triathlon Podcast ·

2026/03/10

Triathlon can be for today, this year, or this life depending on how you approach it. Today we take a look at not forcing fitness, training smart, and being ready for both an early race or late season race. We also look at the concept of being a better overall athlete in the long term. We talk about the importance of developing your economy and efficiency, why you shouldn't analyze every workout, and how to play the long game in racing and life. We give you the keys to getting burned out, how to

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01:04:16

#910 – The Food and Mood Equation

Crushing Iron Triathlon Podcast ·

2026/03/05

Today we look at simplifying the often complex chain of energy and how it relates to what you eat and your mental stress. We look at ways to recognize and dissipate stress in a productive way. We look at why that first mile or so of the run can feel terrible but the end feels amazing. It can also go the other way. Why? We talk about heart rate variation during training and some of the signs you should be looking for during your workouts. We talk about how training is a bunch of microcosms for your

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56:19

#909 – Nutrition and Hydration for Training, Racing,...

Crushing Iron Triathlon Podcast ·

2026/03/03

Struggling to dial in your nutrition? We have you covered . . . well, sort of. Nutrition and hydration vary greatly between athletes and we'll give you a LOT to think about as you train and prepare for your race. We'll look at high carb, low carb, and maybe more importantly, the right carbs. We'll talk sugar and sodium. We get into the concept of "over-fueling" and why it may be more common than you think. We get into your "work rate" and why it might be the most important variable. We look at sweat

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41:18

#908 – Race Day Logistics and Pacing

Crushing Iron Triathlon Podcast ·

2026/02/26

Today we look into your race day logistics. Things to think about beforehand so they are not taking up space in your brain on race day. We get into realistic race goals and how to give yourself the best chance for a good race. We talk about how to deal with brick legs off the bike. Is it something you can train more for or is it something you have to get used to. We dive into transition preparation and time saving techniques, some which are guaranteed to save you several minutes if you're not

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01:05:25

#907 – Ironman Training Basics

Crushing Iron Triathlon Podcast ·

2026/02/25

Sometimes it's best to go back to the basics and re-think what you might already know. Or answer the questions that a lot of people think about but are afraid to ask. Today, we drove the podcast by asking AI what are the most frequent questions asked about Ironman Training. We get into proper volume, plan structure, longest runs and rides, taper, Zone 2, burnout and overtraining, and how to avoid injuries. Success in Ironman rarely happens without a great understanding of this basic principles. Open

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01:03:49

#906 – Be Your Own Olympian

Crushing Iron Triathlon Podcast ·

2026/02/18

Do you find the Olympics motivating? Today was look at some of the stories and the roads they took to get there. We also talk about why Mike hasn't been watching the Olympics. We get into building streaks and how to rebound once the streak is over. What about the purpose behind creating a streak? How can you get rid of distraction and find a sweet groove of consistency? We talk about frequency vs. volume. We get into what the most successful triathletes do on a daily basis. The art of taking body

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01:00:45

#905 – Responsive and Adaptable On The Bike

Crushing Iron Triathlon Podcast ·

2026/01/29

Today, we take a look at what why it's so important to be responsive and adaptable on a bike and show you how to build those skills. We dive into the importance of having a cadence range and the ability to respond on a dime. We talk about what it means to ride your bike vs. letting your bike ride you. We look at trainer vs. outdoor riding and why you're probably not getting as much out of trainer rides as you should. We talk about distractions and how it may be affecting your ability to improve on

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57:29

#904 – How To Not Suck At Swimming #17

Crushing Iron Triathlon Podcast ·

2026/01/27

Back into the water today with an explosive episode focusing on early vertical forearm and the catch. We get into things like the proper entry, whether or not you should glide, and how to get maximum efficiency from your stroke. We go over tons of typical mistakes by triathletes, including diving too deep with your hand. We look at a few great drills and how they can help you develop better form and be more economical, which is the key to great triathlon swimming. We talk about technique sets vs

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01:02:19

#903 – How To Not Suck At Swimming #16

Crushing Iron Triathlon Podcast ·

2026/01/23

Today, we go deep on swimming but keep it relatively simple so you can work on things that matter and lock them in. We talk about some of the most important fundamentals regarding swimming: breathing, body position, and body control. There will be big wins in your swimming if you can master the basic principles of swimming. We also get into how you should be breaking up your week regarding form, intensity, and endurance. We'll look at getting a bigger return for your energy investment, why the hips

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59:20

#902 – Do The Little Things Right

Crushing Iron Triathlon Podcast ·

2026/01/21

Today, we start by looking at the way Indiana built a program that seemingly came out of nowhere to win the National Title. It wasn't an accident and you can build yourself in the same way. And that process starts now. We'll look at micro gains and goals and how they stack up over time. We look at long term consistency vs. short term bursts and why the former is always better. We talk about just "knowing" when you're getting better vs. depending on numbers. We look at aiming low and getting things

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