Have you ever purposefully tried to "blow up" in a race? Maybe this is the time. Are you faster and stronger than you think? Today it's all about understanding your body/effort vs. pace. Navigating the terrain between smart and free to understand how we get better. The mental and emotional pieces of getting to know your body. Also, the concept of coloring outside the lines while training. This is how we learn and get faster by being free and understanding gratitude for the experience. Topics: The power of "blowing up" in a race The experience in discussion Triathlon doesn't have "clean answers" You never know. Finding your OWN way The Ebb and Flow of this season There is no "end" Where do we shave off 5 minutes in 5 hours? Dramatic shifts in approach to racing The Gratitude Perspective Racing is a Privilege Totally Free on the Course The dilemma between Smart vs. Free Maybe you're faster and stronger than you think How to find your top-end potential Color Outside the Lines Pain and Danger are different animals Embracing the blow up Are you digging deep enough in your workouts? It's about stimulus AND emotional and physical fatigue This is the year to take those chances! How Long Can you hold effort vs. pace? Training is Practice The belief and emotional re-wiring You have to challenge yourself "accomplish anything" ---------------- The C26 Online Hub is now open to the public! Click here to learn more about what's in the Hub and take advantage of our "Pay What You Want" for a limited time. Looking for an awesome coach this season? Former Professional triathlete, Jessica Jacobs is now coaching for C26 Triathlon. Check out her bio and contact information at our Coaching Page on C26Triathlon.com If you're looking for a great custom coaching plan, please check out the new C26 Systems Plan for 2020 at the new c26triathlon.com. Coach Robbie will lay out your entire season (from 12-40 weeks) culminating at your A-Race. Take the confusion out of your entire year for only $499. The package includes team events, access to our online hub resource library, priority camp registration and more. Big Shout out to podcast listener and Wordpress designer Bobby Hughes for helping get the new c26triathlon.com off the ground. If you like what you see and may need a website, check out Bobby's work at https://hughesdesign.co/ You can also slide by www.crushingiron.com which is now the official blog page for the podcast. Community and coaching information are at www.c26triathlon.com Our 2020 C26 Camps are sold out (other than swim camp) Find out more on our Camps Page. If you'd like to support the Crushing Iron Podcast, hit up our Pledge Page and help us keep this podcast on the rails. Thanks in advance! Are you thinking about raising your game or getting started in triathlon with a coach? Check out our Crushing Iron Coaching Philosophy Video Please subscribe and rate Crushing Iron on YouTube and iTunes. For information on the C26 Coach's Eye custom swim analysis, coaching, or training camps email: C26Coach@gmail.com Facebook: CrushingIron YouTube: Crushing Iron Twitter: CrushingIron Instagram: C26_Triathlon www.c26triathlon.com Mike Tarrolly - crushingiron@gmail.com Robbie Bruce - c26coach@gmail.com