Coach Robbie and Mike get into athlete mode and discuss some of the biggest things they learned in 2019. Where they found inspiration, what mistakes they made on the course, and some of the smartest things they did while racing and training. Listening to your life situation and being okay with that. Making your strength an advantage on the course. What makes you tick? How do you focus on that and use it to your benefit. Lots of good thought to help you prepare for your best 2020. Topics:  Racing Mindset What are you gonna do when you get punched in the mouth? What is your strength and how do you use it to advantage? When comfortable becomes a weakness Make your strength your advantage Do not ignore the race in its entire form. Swim, Bike, Run It’s okay to listen to life and take a break Accepting your life where it is How to address things you need to improve on Control the course, don’t let it control you What makes you tick? Boring a winning solution? That Christmas Eve Feeling Whatever it takes to get you out the door When it’s choppy be ready for a faster stroke Walk/Run can rejuvenate your love for running Strip things to their simplest form Big Shout out to podcast listener and Wordpress designer Bobby Hughes for helping get the new c26triathlon.com off the ground. If you like what you see and may need a website, check out Bobby’s work at https://hughesdesign.co/ Also a big thanks to Tom Stewart and Ross Kaffenberger for their technical support as we went through the process of launching the new site! Also Somer Scandridge, Sam Browning, Jenny Machlin, and Scott Donald for their input. And of course, Stuart Rogers for his incredibly DETAILED reports regarding layout and copy. Love you guys! Registration is NOW OPEN for 2020 C26 Camps. Find out more on our Camps Page.  If you'd like to support the Crushing Iron Podcast, hit up our Pledge Page and help us keep this podcast on the rails. Thanks in advance! 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. 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.c26triathlon.com Mike Tarrolly - crushingiron@gmail.com Robbie Bruce - c26coach@gmail.com