Crushing Iron Triathlon Podcast

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#969 – It's All Mental (mostly)

What gets you off the couch and out the door? Is it motivation or embracing the struggle. Today we talk about mind games we play with ourselves and how "I'll get to it to

Nov 10
53 min

#968 – November Rules

Today we look at the origin of this podcast and dive into that history for lessons about longevity in triathlon. We talk about how to keep showing up. We talk about layin

Nov 5
53 min

#967 – Listener Q&A

Today we answer more listener questions and go off on a few tangents which you may or may not enjoy. Topics: Bobbing for apples Snickers vs protein bars One more or o

Nov 4
1 h 05 min

#966 – Listener Q & A

Today we tackle more hard hitting questions from the listeners and Mike celebrates the Brewers World Series win. We get into AI coaching and human coaching. We talk about

Oct 29
52 min

#965 – The Yo-Yo Triathlete

In some ways the off-season is the hardest season, so what do you do when motivation is fleeting? Today we look at the Yo-Yo approach to tackling training and why it neve

Oct 27
58 min

#964 – 3 New Races and the Business of Ironman

Today, we look at the new races Ironman has announced and tell you which one we think will sell out fast. We also talk about the what could be behind the locations along

Oct 23
48 min

#963 – Drastic Decision Making Season

Today we look at honest and genuine self reflection about what path will truly make us better. Are you training to train improve weaknesses or do you always have one eye

Oct 20
1 h 02 min

#962 – KONA Men's Recap 2026

Today we look at the Ironman World Championship Men's Race and the level-headed, consistent performance of Vincent Luis. We get into his disciplined training and his bigg

Oct 15
1 h 05 min

#961 – KONA Women's Recap 2026

Today we dive into an unbelievable Women's race at the Ironman World Championship. We talk about what went right and what went wrong and offer our humble opinions. It was

Oct 13
1 h 05 min

#960 – Ironman World Championship Preview and Predictions

We're ready for Kona! Today we go through possible strategies for the men and women along with how different variables could impact the podium. The field is deep and the

Oct 8
44 min

#959 – The Secret To Triathlon Training

Well, we waited 959 episodes to realease this info, but here it is. Topics: Bank your Vitamin D Gutav Iden Flat bills and Polos What areas are you serious about impr

Oct 6
54 min

#958 – Be Faster Next Year

Today we look at protecting and maximizing your time and effort so that you can be faster next year. We talk about the importance of "raising your floor" so you are ahead

Sep 29
54 min

#957 – Small Things That Lead To Big Gains

Today, we explore the concept of going back to the Ironman Drawing Board and working on the small things that lead to big results. We explore creating your own specific c

Sep 24
41 min

#956 – We All Have Big Goals, But . . .

You gotta be faster to be faster . . . but how do we get there? For a lot of us, that process starts now and we have to cut through the noise to figure out what we need t

Sep 22
55 min

#955 – Ironman Wisconsin and 70.3 Recap For 2026

Today we go through all things Ironman Wisconsin 2026. We talk 70.3 and full. We look at the race itself, how people fought and battled, and why Ironman seems like it's g

Sep 16
1 h 14 min

#954 – In 5 Days We Race Ironman Wisconsin

In 5 Days Mike and Robbie toe the line at Ironman Wisconsin. Today, they talk through some of the thoughts and strategies for their races. Gear, fuel, effort, game plans,

Sep 8
55 min

#953 – Listener Q&A

More great questions from our listeners today! Is the pull buoy a crutch? What's it take for a 15k swim? First 70.3, here's what you need to know. How important is high c

Sep 3
1 h 08 min

#952 - Ironman Mentality As The Race Closes In

Today we look at what's going through out minds as Ironman Wisconsin closes in. This will be the first time we've raced Ironman together in 10 years. We look at Expectati

Sep 1
54 min

#951 – Addition Through Subtraction

What do you love about triathlon? We think this is an important question to ask and an an even more important concept to protect. There are levels of going to the well an

Aug 27
49 min

#950 – Wake That Sh*t Up

For all of you enamored and in love with AI, here's your AI podcast summary: This episode dives into the mental shifts and unconventional strategies needed to revitaliz

Aug 25
57 min

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Love these guys! I’ve probably tried all triathlon and endurance related podcasts over the last three or four years, and I keep coming back to Robbie and Mike. Their real world approach to life, training, and being a human being translates in a one-of-a-kind conversation about this amazing sport. They don’t do sponsors, they don’t do ads, they just want us to be happy and healthy, and they keep showing up twice a week! Really worth giving them a try, hang out for three or four episodes to get their groove, and you won’t regret it! they’re the best!

JPeytonpdx · Apr 2025

These guys are an absolute breath of fresh air in a podcast ecosystem full of way too much garbage content. No hidden agendas, no sponsors to please, just pure authentic conversation on sport, life, and happiness. Keep up the great work Robbie and Mike! Thank you!

Dtwester · Nov 2024

Game changing podcast when I found it. Coaches Mike and Robbie changed my mental approach to training by consistently emphasizing that you should be having FUN while training and racing. Their genuine friendship comes across in the podcast and further emphaiszes that training and racing is great but should never come at the expense of other priorities in life. Grateful for these guys and what they're doing, keep up the great work!

AMS.1981 · Jul 2024

There’s a treasure trove of helpful info in these podcast episodes. Huge bonus: it’s never boring! I’m still relatively new to triathlon and have learned so much from the Crushing Iron podcasts. It also stokes my enthusiasm for training. Thank you!

Justine AT · Apr 2024

I was a coached athlete for a couple years. While training for long distance, it was great. But when I switched to sprints and Olympics, he went radio silent. I hence stopped coaching but kept listening to the podcast. After several months with a new coach and speaking with a therapist, we were trying to identify the negatives in my life and minimize them. It took me awhile, but the amount of snark, sarcasm and negativity on this podcast was horribly affecting my mood and mindset. I have since found new positive focused podcasts and it has made a great difference. While the majority of this podcast is not for me, they do provide some good race previews as long as you can filter through the tone and snark.

taffy2001 · Oct 2023

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