# #920 – Optimize Your Engine and Decision Making

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Podcast: [Crushing Iron Triathlon Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/crushing-iron-triathlon-podcast-6956)
Published: 2026-04-14T16:39:00+00:00
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Are you paying compounding interest on fatigue and recovery? We look at several different ways to address today's workout depending on where you are mentally and physically. Just because something is in your Training Peaks doesn't mean it's perfectly crafted for you on that day. We always want to encourage athletes to make the right decision based on how they feel, what is going on in their lives, and what the body is telling them. And believe us, there can be mixed signals. Today, we address the signals saying it's time to get after it and the ones that may be begging you to flog yourself for the wrong reasons. What's today's appropriately effective does? Also, if you're thinking of doing one of these GREAT MIDWEST races, Ironman 70.3 Rockford, Ironman 70.3 Muncie, Ironman Wisconsin, or Ironman 70.3 Omaha, please use this link to sign up so we get a little credit from the boss: https://go.ironman.com/crushingiron Topics: Compounding interest in training Compounding interest in fatigue The find line between fun and the infirmary Constant ambition Who are we trying to prove things to? When you want to bury yourself On the days when we don't have it How to think about warm up Being stuck in the moment What is your body telling you today? Clear the air during warm up What the signals are really telling us The problem with pre-built workouts Making your own recovery decisions during workouts What to look at when you start Finding extra mental gears When the subconscious tells us we suck Flogging yourself for the wrong reasons Looking forward to tomorrow's work Compounding gratification How many days in a row can we kick the can Snow plow analogy Wrecking your nervous system Appropriately effective dose for good recovery Mike Tarrolly - mike@c26triathlon.com Robbie Bruce -…

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