What if, instead of thinking of races as A, B, C, etc., you thought of them all with equal importance as it relates to the big picture? Sort of like a final exam with quizzes and midterms. Today we discuss why "little" races matter and how to get your mind right to take advantage of what they offer.  - Getting Your Mind in The Game - Training Our Brain To Go Fast or Slow - Why Tapering Doesn’t Mean Shutting It Down - Making Sure You Peak at the Right Time - The Best Way to Use Countdown Clocks - The Final Exam Analogy - When and How To Work on Speed - Missing Links In Training - Who Slows Down The Least? - Strength and Flexibility - Adjusting Your Attitude Race Morning - Moderate Lifestyle Meets Intensity Looking for a coach? Check out our Crushing Iron Coaching Philosophy Video 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 YouTube: Crushing Iron Twitter: CrushingIron Instagram: C26_Triathlon www.crushingiron.com