How do we know what we're capable of in a race? Are you aiming too low? Are you using training to prepare for how it will feel to empty the tank when you need to? Today, we were driven by all the inspirational quotes and how that turns into talking about action vs. taking action. How mentally handle your first Ironman, then take it to the next level.  Topics: Inspirational Quotes  Don't Let Perfect Be The Enemy of The Good Talking and hoping for action  What Training Plan is Right for you? Paralyzed in Perfection The Power of Doing The Same Things Our Need to Feel Special Mike’s Bike  Addiction to More And Different Are You Good at Making Yourself Tired? The Only Things You Control in a Race Are You Good at Getting Injured? Can You Say This Was All I had today? The Pressure of having a race time in mind How to take the fun out of training Why are we obsessed with predictions? Expectations are future resentments The Greatest Feeling of Emptiness  The Perfect “Race Vulnerability”  How To Empty The Tank The Most Underrated Part of Racing The Secret To Getting On The Trainer More The Patriot’s Aren’t Quite Done We've extended the C26 Club Discount price until January 31. Want to be part of a great community of people that you can share triathlon stories with and hang out with at races? Have access to ALL of our training plans (over $1,000 value). Get a consultation and a CUSTOM 12-week training plan to get you on the right track? Check out the newly revised C26 Club Membership! Only $299 for the entire year. Support the Crushing Iron podcast on Patreon, where the community pledge is only $3.26 per month. There are other options, but every little bit helps us keep this podcast on the rails. Thanks in advance. You can also support us at our new store at CrushingIron.com. We have some NEW classic logo t-shirts and the Official Crushing Iron Spectator shirt for sale. Support the cast and get some new gear for it! Are you thinking about raising your game or getting started in triathlon with a coach? Check out our Crushing Iron Coaching Philosophy Video   We still have a few slots left for next year's camp, but they're going fast. Check out our 2019 Camp Schedule here.  Please subscribe and rate Crushing Iron on YouTube and iTunes. Support our podcast with some New Gear at CrushingIron.com 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   Mike Tarrolly - crushingiron@gmail.com Robbie Bruce - c26coach@gmail.com