The “gray area” of life (and training) is the most confusing. Do you go where you want to go, or look for someone else to tell you the right way? You should try to understand the black & white, but own the gray. How do you feel about skipping a workout? The way to learn is to push the boundaries . . . and remember that everything is connected. As always, we connect training to difficult decisions in life and today, we look at making decisions on the go. Whether it workouts, work, parenting, etc. . . lessons are learned by experience. And accepting that experience. Do you beat yourself up for “Wrong decisions?” It’s time to stop doing that, and work through them with people that matter. TOPICS: The Gumby 5k It’s a great time to be flexible Encouraging ownership of flexibility Get it done, and do it right Ridding the guilt with you, friends, family Disappointed “future self?” When a coach alleviates stress Keeping “within the spirit” of your workouts People that can encourage your individuality Our realities are different and relative Ryan Holiday - The Obstacle is the Way We need people to empower our decisions Links of a chain . . . Working intervals into long rides The maturity level of knowing when to break a streak The addictive nature of endurance We all have the ability to get addicted to something The frustrations of thing not going your way… When people choose you to take out their frustration Turn training into “me time” first 45 minutes to yourself to be me and feel me Accumulated life fatigue from not taking time to yourself The social media feed of angst When we stew in our own muck How do you handle skipping workouts? Coaches should want athletes to KNOW THEMSELVES This journey is for YOU You missing the race or the journey? “A man who isn’t his own doctor is a fool.” Building layers of confidence on yourself Letting go to the lesson When you “own it” it’s more valuable There is no copy and paste life ---------------- The C26 Online Hub is now open to the public! Click here to learn more about what's in the Hub and take advantage of our "Pay What You Want" for a limited time. Looking for an awesome coach? Former Professional triathlete, Jessica Jacobs is now coaching for C26 Triathlon. Check out her bio and contact information at our Coaching Page on C26Triathlon.com  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/ You can also slide by www.crushingiron.com which is now the official blog page for the podcast. Community and coaching information are at www.c26triathlon.com  Our 2020 C26 Camps are sold out (other than swim camp) 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