Check out our new Training Center, the C26 Hub in Chattanooga.  Learn more about Custom Weekly C26 Coaching  Get your C26 Gear ******* This is the first Crushing Iron podcast with Mike and Coach Robbie.  Our focus is on age group athletes that want to get better, along with get more out of the sport, including peace of mind and enjoyment.   Today's Podcast covers: 00:00 - Setting 2017 Goals (The reality of qualifying for KONA) 07:27 - IRONMAN as a bucket list versus a path to growth 16:30 - Setting realistic goals based on race-day conditions 18:55 - New IRONMAN races and how that impacts us 24:21 - Breaking through barriers in off-season 26:25 - Why the swim is more important than most people think 38:21 - IRONMAN's shortened races dilemma Please send any questions to crushingiron@gmail.com www.crushingiron.com