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 done vs. always wanting to see improvement. Improvement happens and small habits lead to big routines. Lower expectations and get to the work.

Topics:

• Inverted world - Indiana is the National Football Champion
• One play at a time
• A disciplined process
• Who makes the fewest mistakes?
• The next thing is the most important thing
• Have a short memory
• Being grounded
• The process starts now, one day at a time
• Imagine yourself as a program
• 6 months vs. 6 weeks
• Snowball rolling down a hill
• Struggles with long rides?
• Weave in longer rides now
• Find something to work on and commit to
• What is your focus right now??
• Small habits lead to big routines
• Gains by accident
• Micro goals
• It just felt better this week
• Lowering expectations
• When you just know without the numbers
• Lay off the throttle
• Yo-yo back and forth
• Aim low
• Most frequently skipped workouts
• Next cast - Swimming

Mike Tarrolly - mike@c26triathlon.com

Robbie Bruce - robbie@c26triathlon.com

Let's just stop for a minute and think about the endless choices we have and how they can overwhelm us. Ever get that feeling like you need to get in shape before you go to the gym? We talk about the rabbit hole of hacks and how it can lead to action paralysis. We talk about how to structure your mind for the right "why." We look at why getting one percent better each day is a great strategy, but why it's so tough to stick with. Training should be about much more than a time goal, it should be driven by what is truly meaningful to you and it's well worth sitting in silence and really figuring out.

Topics:

• Getting fit before going to the gym
• Can you ever be fit enough?
• Intellectual experts vs. practitioners
• What's the hack?
• Action paralysis
• Endless podcasts, influencers, newsletters
• Drink from a garden hose vs. a fire hose
• We always want more
• When we feel like it's not enough
• Trying too hard
• The weight of the world
• The integrity of a workout
• Do we need more?
• We all need a bit of a buffer
• Being swept up in the moment
• One percent better each day but not seeing it
• Weight loss and patience
• Inability to set realistic goals
• What is meaningful to you?
• You have to have more than a time goal
• Swinging for the fence all the time
• Building habits that turn into routine
• Pick out the right lot and build slowly

mike@c26triathlon.com

robbie@c26triathlon.com

Today we get into understanding fatigue and what it means. Is it in your head or your body? Lungs or legs? It all matters and it's important for you to be able to recognize and adjust so that you can get the most out of your sessions or simply get off the couch. We look at different signs in swimming, cycling, and running that show fatigue and sort of look at the "seriousness" of each and how to roll right through it.

Topics:

• Triathlete Tattoos
• Gross pics sent to coaches
• Reading books or faking it?
• Post-holiday fatigue
• Longer Zone 2 rides and runs
• Why do you feel better deeper into the workout?
• Swimming to test fatigue safely
• Too much focus on "times"
• Stress is stress
• Adapting to the sessions
• What is weighing you down?
• Run Camp as a science "lab"
• Don't let the numbers affect your day
• Red Zone of fatigue
• Feeling "off"
• Why to be a fan of HR
• Bike approaches to working through fatigue
• High power/Low HR means system is firing
• Does it feel like a fight?
• Is it your legs or lungs?
• Stacking days and getting the right stimulus
• Can't put a finger on it
• Rebalancing "the off" feeling
• How do you feel meeting the intent of the session
• Restaurant picking strategy for your family

mike@c26triathlon.com

robbie@c26triathlon.com