#426 - Racing Free

This year is all about controlling what we can to race and train at our best. With Ironman Arizona yanked away, we look at the emotion racing stirs and how to focus on what matters. We talk about the best ways to approach training and races. We compare cancelled races to post-Ironman blues and look at how to keep our minds in the game. We explain why yellow can be better than green in Training Peaks, the trouble with perfectionism, listening to your body, and why facing fear is the best way to grow. And Coach Robbie preps for Texas 70.3 Topics: The Ironman Arizona Gut Shot Just keep going . . .  The mental and physical rigidity of structure Unpredictable days and 30 minute runs Wear out the opponent by taking body shots well Racing and the outlet of freeing yourself  Training and stabilizing emotions When it feels insurmountable  Evening out the pain with pressure Cancelled Race vs. Ironman Depression. What's worse? When "graduation day" is stripped away What we learned from Chris Nikic  We need the excitement  Balancing the highs and lows Life as a monk  People want "the feeling" of the race Digital "production" doesn't fill our voids The pain of the fall after high expectations Coach Robbie's Excitement/Nerves for Texas 70.3 What truly CHANGES who we are  "The Obstacle Is The Way" - Ryan Holiday  Taking on new challenges for growth Facing fear is harder when we're passive Channeling Gratitude during a race A great way to start the SWIM in a race Being in the moment with your Race Understanding 100% of 70-80%  The trouble with perfectionism personality Hayden calls out coach Robbie for missing a workout Leaving happiness and success on the table When Yellow is Better than Green in Training Peaks Understanding and LISTENING to your body