#321 - Be Your Own Sherpa

Many of us primarily identify as "triathletes" but does that take away from who we really are as a person? And does it make training harder? Today we look at designing your own lifestyle instead of forcing too many things and being scattered. We also look at approaching our lives with balance and fueling the real you, all while remaining someone who plays triathlon, does it to the best of your capabilities, and finds a well-rounded satisfaction in all the above. Topics: Finding a good balance post-race Training should be taking care of yourself Would you take 5 weeks off? Stress is stress/energy is energy Your relationships with training Robbie's break from racing Half or Full? Identifying as a triathlete Is it okay to be okay? Are you creating busywork? Pressure, Over-extending Friends support the direction you want to go Saving Spousal Credits 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! You can also support us at our new store at CrushingIron.com. We have some NEW classic logo t-shirts and the Official Crushing Iron Spectator shirt for sale. Support the cast and get some new gear for it! 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. Support our podcast with some New Gear at CrushingIron.com For information on the C26 Coach's Eye custom swim analysis, coaching, or training camps email: [email protected] Facebook: CrushingIron YouTube: Crushing Iron Twitter: CrushingIron Instagram: C26_Triathlon www.crushingiron.com   Mike Tarrolly - [email protected] Robbie Bruce - [email protected]