Triathlon training is not one size fits all. Today we look at the psychology and physiology behind different training methods. We talk about the value in things like walk/run or total immersion swimming, but also look at ways to move beyond them into running and swimming with more purpose. We also get into riding and running hills while understanding power, ROI, and effort in your training and racing. Topics: Square Peg into a Circle Training Plan Facing Fear of the bike Walk/Run/Walk Programs Galloway Method Total Immersion Swimming plus side Picturing yourself as a runner Injury prone? Are you getting too comfortable walking? Finding belief in your running Mike’s infamous “don’t walk” statement Confidence vs. Comfortable Turning walk/run into all run Cycling intervals outside in long rides Hitting power targets on rolling hills Consistent effort or power? Breaking rides into segment averages 1, 3, 10 second power average vs. lap avg. Go with the flow on the integrity of the workout Calibrating your internal power meter Riding through the hill The ROI on downhills is rarely there Managing terrain during races bike & run Effort on uphills and downhills Importance of Big Gear Work Withstanding relentless terrain When you go above threshold Practicing max aerobic power for short bursts Climbing hills with good rhythm How and when to attack downhills How long to hold back on the run Coast or pedal? Ironman Wisconsin hills ---------------- 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