What does it take to stay at the top of your game? Today, we look at what professional triathletes do to race at the highest level and translate that to age grouper training. Simulating race environments, forgiving yourself, and reducing stress through the process. We also give KONA predictions for the men and women.  Topics: Ironman Louisville KONA 80’s 90’s rock bands boy bands Milli Vanilli at the pool Olympics - One Day Pressure So Many Things Can Go Wrong Training All-In for One Race Simulating Race Day Trimming fat and reducing noise The three P’s of Stress How Pros take the bad stress out before a race Personal Life and Racing Forgiving in the moment Evander Holyfield When we dig too big of a hole You don’t get points for 27:00 “Should I make it up next week?” Recovery Within Workouts “Emotional Recovery” Understanding rest days KONA predictions Registration is NOW OPEN for 2020 C26 Camps. Find out more on our Camps Page.  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.  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