#492 – The Beauty of Bad Days

There’s a lot of beauty in bad days. They can remind us that we’re in the ballpark, we still need work, or help us realize patience. We always have work to do and successful triathletes don’t get too high or too low depending on the day. So much of this sport is mental and if you can focus on controlling how you look at things, you will be in a better place to race. Just because a gadget is out there doesn’t mean you need it. Some of the best athletes train by feel and effort. Also.. how bike training helps your run, how to adjust mindsets, and letting go of “easy.” And… How to tell when your training is going well.  

Topics:

• From a training plan to coaching
• Negative split for the year
• Mike’s wake-up call
• The concept of easy
• The beauty of Shit Shows
• The quick fix lifestyle 
• The Hardest Ironman Training Plan on the Planet
• We always have work to do
• Always be hungry
• Ticket gate vs. crossing the turnstile 
• Are you where you “think” you should be?
• Behind on Swimming?
• Improving three sports at a time 
• Patience with the come back
• You can’t defer life
• How to tell when training is going well
• Impatience and perfection
• Running to enjoy it
• Smart devices vs. Chrono
• You don’t need to buy everything
• Bike to be a stronger runner
• Outthinking yourself
• No lead-up is ever going to be perfect

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