Tulsa wins next Ironman location. Boulder is canceled. Kona goes to Age Group Wave Start. We talk about it all, plus potential new 70.3 locations, the negative impact of Ironman Facebook groups, and the timing of Ironman announcements. We also get into how to pick the race that’s best for your emotions and how to show yourself grace in training.  Topics: Ironman Tulsa Is Next More 70.3’s On The Way? Ironman Boulder Cancelled Should they announced Boulder differently? Kona Swim Start to Waves Is Kona’s Change about the bike? The Perfect Way To Start a Triathlon Ironman 70.3 Muncie Ironman 70.3 Ohio Ironman Wisconsin Are Race Facebook Groups Bad for the sport? When should they announce the Swim cancelations? How to pick your best race venue Picking a race Suck it up and make it work Showing yourself Grace Struggling with your Swim? Join our new SWIM SQUAD 12 Month Program and build confidence in the water. You'll get 4 workouts a week, 4 customized video swim analysis, weekly swim tip videos and discounts on our Swim Camps. For more information go to this link.  We currently have ONE slot open for August camp. For more information on camps, click this link  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 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