How do you respond to change? Ironman Arizona shortens the bike leg and reactions are mixed. What was Robbie's reaction as a coach? How did Mike handle the news as a rebellious-year-older man? Today the guys dive into change and how to deal with it. How to pace a shortened race. Negative head space and punches to the gut. Framing a different experience. The World Series and more. Please check out our new C26 Club Coaching program for 2021 now priced at only $349!  Topics: Love/Hate relationships with birthdays  Ironman Arizona shortens the bike Florida ups Prize Purse for Pros  Coach Robbie’s first concern when he heard Arizona was shortened Adjusting your attitude for race changes How do you pace a shortened Ironman bike? Either way, you’d better be ready The Seahawk that never gave up Changes in Arizona bike course and how they affect you Going in with your best effort to compete with yourself  Recovering from a punch to the gut Why do we obsess over “the distance?” Robbie’s first race after sobriety  Something will always disrupt “your perfect day” What you can control in races Should there be a way to find 40 more miles?? Why Mike things immaturity keeps him young Is it easier to cancel rather than figure it out? Ironman, the Business How politics impacts Ironman What if they shortened the swim vs. bike?  Is this World Series legit or come with an asterisk? Doing everything you can do to prepare for the race in front of you Negative head space and self sabatoge  When we hedge our bet as a built in excuse  Mike admits his age shows at times How the Arizona bike course is more difficult It’s gonna come down to pacing  Framing as a different experience  People will obsess over fast bike splits, but . . .  Arizona is a Marathon with a swim and bike  Why variability index will likely be high at Arizona What if Arizona LENGTHENED the bike?? Keeping childhood rebellion  Managing emotions on race day Responding to mechanicals with flexibility  The more rigid, the less opportunities --------------- Registration is now open for the C26 Club Training Program. Take the worry and stress out of your 2021 season. For more information, please visit www.C26Triathlon.com/the-c26-club 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!  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