We focus on making our lives easier every single day, but as triathletes, we take a conscious choice to make our lives harder. So, in that vein, things have to change. We have to accept that it isn’t “hard” but it’s a daily routine that we fall into.  Triathlon is a pressure point. It's like you have this non-stop-dull pain, and triathlon comes along and helps you re-focus a lack of routine or your pain into a more productive way. But once you're in, that process continues as we keep facing new challenges. Now, how can you start shaving 5 seconds off a 100-yard swim?  "All negativity is caused by an accumulation of psychological time and denial of the present. Unease, anxiety, tension, stress, worry - all forms of fear - are caused by too much future, and not enough presence." ― Eckhart Tolle, The Power of Now: A Guide to Spiritual Enlightenment  Today's Topics:  Answering a common coach question: “Do you think I can do . . . this?” The greatest ability you can have as an athlete The number one obstacle between you and your PRs.  How setting PR goals can hold you back The Positives of Choosing To Make Our Lives Harder How to tell if you’re in a prime zone for your race Managing Expectations Good and Bad C26 Athletes taking 10 seconds off their 100 pool time in January Letting go of the past and your ego. How to reduce dog hair shedding by 80%  What can possibly motivate us to try to shave 4 seconds off our 100 swim time? Get in the Habit of Thinking You Can Do it Today Nick Saban vs. Lane Kiffin When you should think about using hacks 1500+ days of consistent sobriety If you enjoy the Crushing Iron podcast, you can support us with a direct pledge here. Thanks for listening! Please subscribe to 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 Twitter: CrushingIron Instagram: C26_Triathlon www.crushingiron.com