Today we look at the ways healthy optimism can enhance your training, racing, and life. It’s the little things and they are usually easy to address. Mike talks about his road back from injury and how it’s helped him re-define “feeling good” while training, which he ultimately believes will make him faster. Also, how Coach Robbie has gotten into his best shape in 4 years. When do you push, when should you pull back? Why you should adapt workouts based on your mood. And, the absolutely simplest way to approach your workouts.  Topics: Have you checked out the C26 Club? Take away stress, confusion and feel great with a full-on 2021 Training Plan! Staying Positive and flexible  IRONMAN gets a race off in the US By all accounts Arizona 70.3 went smooth Cutting out loops and “out and backs?” How much safety can IM put into races?? Our Mass Start “bitterness”  Our Mass Start suggestion revisited Dolphin Diving at Ironman Florida Did we defer because we stopped training? “Nobody is gonna race this year” debunked Scaling back (and up) mentally for races Mike’s injury and why he thinks it was mostly mental Having inspiration to re-kindle positivity Positive Peer Pressure “Coming back to shape” the right way Forced to go slow as a positive healing step Successful athletes are optimistic Feeling good is the way The fragility of who we are  When do you push or pull back? The group adrenaline Training without defining “getting faster” Prisoner of the moment? Most workouts should be average and not exciting Craving the panic mode  Easing into your workouts Changing workouts based on your mentality of the day Taking your bad day out on your workouts (or on yourself) Stress is Stress The simplest way to look at workouts 100% undertrained is better than 1% overtrained The ONE DAY that made this athlete’s Ironman race  --------------- Looking for a swim analysis, personalized zones for training, and an awesome experience? Check out our New C26 Hub Training Center in Chattanooga.  C26 Gear is now available (for a limited time) at www.c26triathlon.com/c26-store  A great way to support the podcast!  Registration is now open for the C26 Club Training Program. For more information, please visit www.C26Triathlon.com/the-c26-club 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