Squadcasts are interviews with our currently active C26 Athletes. We explore the every day stories of triathletes. Successes, Struggles, and Why they love triathlon.  Today's guest is Matt Dickinson from Brainerd, MN. Matt was one of the early adopters of the podcast and one of Robbie's first athletes. He has a great perspective on life and how to build community into your triathlon lifestyle.  Topics:  How his daughter changed his perspective on racing Losing 50+ pounds Running for time vs. miles How he’s getting stronger 3 sport athlete in high school  Wrong path the first week of college  The choice that saved him Looking at his daughter one day changed his path Addictive personality  Starting his own tri-club How he found this podcast  Beg, borrow, and steal  His Triathlon “Mankini” What his wife doing Ironman taught him The time he Sherpa’d for Mike at Louisville  Beating Anxiety - And being thankful  What the C26 Community means to him Where he’s going next? 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