That Triathlon Life Podcast: Recent Episodes
That Triathlon Life
Pro Triathletes Eric Lagerstrom, and Paula Findlay, team up with their friend and average triathlete Nick Goldston to hang out and answer questions about triathlon, sports, dogs, food, life, and pretty much anything else. /// Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/ericlagerstrom /// Website: https://www.thattriathlonlife.com
We're loopy, and apparently incapable of saying basic words out loud, which means it's a great episode. We kick things off with a new This or That segment that goes off the rails almost immediately, then get into ten listener questions that end up going somewhere unexpected. Big week energy after the last two, different energy this week. This week we discussed:
- This or That: firm surface with cushy shoe vs. cushy surface with firm shoe, foggy goggles vs. foggy conditions, and a third option Nick almost said on a family podcast
- Do pros ever truly go 100%? The difference between not pushing hard and deliberately leaving something for future races, and why Paula once backed off to help a rival keep points
- Who are the most polished, professional pros on the circuit, and who gets results while doing their own thing? (Morgan Pearson, Ari Klau, and Jackie Hering all come up)
- What Paula actually did in the five hours between finishing Ironman Lake Placid and heading to dinner, and why she did almost none of the "right" recovery things
- Grandpa Hector's Colnago: how to keep a vintage bike in storage without letting it deteriorate
- Do pros want splits from strangers on course? When it helps, when it doesn't, and why they'll never acknowledge you even if they love it
- Training through heartbreak: Paula's honest answer, Eric's RV-in-the-desert approach, and Nick's experience of it being the hardest time of his life
- The Canadian Prime Minister shouted out Paula on Ironman Lake Placid, the story behind how that might have happened
- Triathlon nightmares: missing the start, cascading gear failures, and why the dream is always the logistics, never the actual suffering
- Passing etiquette in races: when to say "on your left," when not to, and AirPods on a single track trail (Eric has feelings)
- Coaching high school swimming when you're a triathlete, and the unexpected parallels between inspiring athletes and inspiring music students
- Why Nick fell in love with triathlon: the objectivity of it, the contrast with music
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Things are back to normal in Bend and Los Angeles. Paula's quads have finally recovered, training is back on, and we've got a full question bag to get through. We open with a food theme Rapid Fire, check in on what post-race blues actually feel like after something as big as Lake Placid, and get into the philosophy of fear in sport: before races, before hard sessions, and why accepting the thing you're scared of is usually what makes it less scary. Then your questions.
This week we discussed:
- Food rapid fire: favorite ice cream, juice, bagel, donut, and pasta sauce
- What post-race blues actually feel like after a big result — why the further you get from the day, the more you want to go back
- Fear in sport: how pro athlete fear differs from age group fear, what makes race morning dread feel inescapable, and whether doing hard training sessions produces the same feeling
- The best thing you can do to mitigate pre-race fear: start one month out, not the night before
- How much time should you spend in aero position training for a 70.3?
- Jedi mind tricks for hard sessions and long races
- Mountain bike and off-road race passing etiquette: whose job is it to get out of the way?
- Was the women's finish line box-out at San Diego International Triathlon bad sportsmanship?
- Youth sports and raising athletic kids: what Paula, Eric, and Nick each took from childhood sport
- Challenge Roth 2027: all three are Roth curious
- What influence has each other's racing had on what you want to do? Paula on Eric's ultras, Eric on Paula's Ironman
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Paula Findlay wins Ironman Lake Placid on her very first full distance triathlon attempt. Setting the bike course record, ringing the first-timer's bell, and crossing the tape after one of the most composed performances of the year. Nick and Eric were both on course for the day, and this week all three of us sit down to relive every moment: the cold non-wetsuit swim chasing Chelsea Sodaro, the wind-whipped bike ride where Paula refused to let the gusts derail nine months of preparation, the broken flask on the run, running a 1:24 half marathon split before her quads staged a full revolt, talking herself through lonely miles of River Road, and what it actually felt like to turn into the Olympic oval.
This week we discussed:
- Paula's full Ironman Lake Placid race recap: swim, bike, run, and every mental moment in between
- Racing without a wetsuit in cold windy weather — staying warm, not panicking off the bike, and why the cold nearly derailed the first 45 minutes
- Riding through 28mph gusts: how Paula stayed in her aerobars when everything in her said sit up
- The Marta Sanchez dynamic: running together through the first half, trusting her experience, and slowly stretching the gap
- Quad cramping from mile 13 of the marathon and choosing to keep running anyway
- Ringing the first-timer's bell
- The med tent, the wheelchair, and what "empty" actually feels like after an Ironman
- How Eric and Nick tracked splits all day: whiteboard shorthand, the Iron Man app, texts from people on course, and educated guesses
- What Paula discovered about herself: long activities are a mindset, not a personality type
- The timing chip chafe solution that actually worked (and the neck chafe that still didn't)
- TTL team finished 4th in the team competition — in their first year
- 150 people at the Lake Placid donut run and the volunteer team who drove 45 minutes for donuts
- Is it better to race a new distance naive, or knowing what's coming? Paula answers just days after finding out
- Long run advice for Ironman training: why 30K is probably enough, and why Paula wishes she'd run more pavement
- TTL Kona merch is happening, and so is Nice
- Samantha Skold qualifies for Kona off the back of a career-best run at Lake Placid
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We're recording in person in Lake Placid, two days before Paula toes the line at her first-ever Ironman. She's feeling good, she's excited, and she's ready. We get into all of it before diving into your questions. It's a full bag this week, from the science of optimal racing temperatures to the very real question of how big the jump from 70.3 to full distance actually is, timed perfectly with Paula about to find out for herself.
This week we discussed:
- Paula's first Ironman Lake Placid preview: how she's feeling, what's got her excited, and what it's actually like to prepare for your first full
- How big is the jump from 70.3 to full Ironman — physically, mentally, and nutritionally — and how much does long-term base carry through?
- Optimal racing temperatures for endurance performance: does the 40°F–55°F research match real-world experience?
- Switching from power meter pedals to a crank-based system, what road pedal systems we've tried and why we ride what we ride
- Renting a tri bike vs. flying with a bike box: which scenarios tip the scales either way, especially internationally
- Wahoo Kickr Bike Pro deep dive: aerobar options, dialing in fit, and how well the bike fitness transfers to race day
- What is Elise Lagerstrom's running Eddington number? Richard from the UK asked the question we all wanted answered
- How to buy a TT bike when no local shop carries them, a guide for making a big investment without being able to test ride first
- Draft-legal racing tactics for a first-timer heading to Age Group Worlds: the two or three things you actually need to know
- The Wahoo-Coros partnership: has anyone made the switch, and what do we think of Coros watches?
- Tubeless tire setup for racing: is it worth upgrading your wheelset, and what do you actually do if you flat during an Ironman?
- Current coaching setups across the TTL crew, is Paula still working with Carmen Small on the bike?
- Hill repeat steepness: what grade are you actually looking for and does it matter?
A big thank you to our podcast supporters who keep the podcast alive! To submit a question for the podcast and to become a podcast supporter, head over to ThatTriathlonLife.com/podcast
Elise Lagerstrom — Eric's sister and two-time desert ultra champion — joins us to recount winning the Gobi March outright, becoming the first woman in the race's 20-year history to beat all men across a 250-kilometer, seven-day self-supported ultra through central Mongolia. We cover everything: the emergency electrolyte crisis at mile 12, how she managed a 52-minute buffer over second place through the legendary 80-kilometer Stage 4 long march, what carrying a 25-pound pack for 155 miles has to do with running ability, and why this kind of racing is so much more tactical than it looks. Then Paula emerges from a rough morning to join us for the second half.
This week we discussed:
- Elise Lagerstrom's Gobi March race recap: the first woman to win the 250K Mongolian desert ultra outright in 20 years of the event
- Self-supported racing explained: what you carry, what the race provides, and how the tent situation works
- Stage 4 long march — 80 kilometers in a single day and why Elise knew it was her moment
- The near-crisis at mile 12 and how she corrected her electrolyte strategy mid-race
- Why running ability matters less than you think in a 30-hour race
- Racing vs. surviving: how tactical the Gobi March actually gets, day by day
- The Roth swim controversy: how the men's field used a coordinated swim paceline to finally beat Christian
- Paula's take on Alanis Siffert's stunning Roth win — and her 2:45 marathon
- Should this new collegiate national champion race his first pro 70.3 on a road bike?
- Altitude racing tips for Leadville: heat training as the poor man's altitude prep, and the two-weeks-or-right-before rule
- When should you replace your running shoes — and the case for buying three pairs at once
- How motivation in triathlon evolves: from proving yourself to something harder to name
- Paula's first Iron Man in two weeks: wetsuit neck chafe solutions, and why Paula hates the words "Ironman training"
- Donut run at Lake Placid: Friday, 3 PM — come find us
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This week we have a shorter episode getting straight to questions. Nick podiums third overall at San Diego International Triathlon, feeling breathless the whole time. We get into it. Then we launch the official TTL Eddington Number Challenge (with a gift card prize), debut the Lake Placid limited edition merch, and answer your questions.
This week we discussed:
- Nick's San Diego International Triathlon recap: third overall, why being too fresh can still leave you breathless, and why it felt harder than the numbers showed
- The official TTL Eddington Number Challenge: submit your cycling Eddington number in miles on Instagram for a chance to win a TTL gift card equal to your number
- Lake Placid limited edition poster, t-shirt, and hats: how to get yours before race day
- Combating imposter syndrome in triathlon, what to do when you earned the slot but don't feel like you belong
- TT bike saddle discomfort: when your bike fitter blames your bibs (and whether they might have a point)
- The best pocket camera for riding: Ricoh GR vs. phone vs. GoPro
- Has T100 paid its athletes? Paula addresses the Lucy Charles-Barclay question directly
- What would you do if you knew your next race was your last? A moving question from Jason, who's hanging up the tri kit after Ironman Oregon 70.3
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Paula is racing the Canadian National Time Trial Championships, so it's a bro pod, especially when Ari Klau calls in live from O'Hare Airport after his first-ever 70.3 win at Mont-Tremblant to finally explain the shoe phone celebration that baffled the entire internet. We also break down a deceptively addictive cycling metric, answer your bike tech questions, and get into open water swimming in rough conditions.
This week we discussed:
- Paula races Canadian National Time Trial Championships, night-before logistics, bad roads, 23 mph winds, and going off 4th
- Martin Van Riel is 6-for-6 in 70.3s, the case for showing up only when you're ready
- The Eddington number explained: the cycling and running metric you didn't know you needed (and how to figure out yours)
- When to switch from road bike to TT bike in your race build, Ari and Eric weigh in
- Sharing one wheel set between a TT bike and road bike: does it actually work?
- How to keep your bottles cold in transition
- Swimming in choppy open water: Eric's technique advice
- The most minimalist race belt options, including the shoelace method and the Nerd Belt
- Is the North American Championship more prestigious than a regular 70.3 for age groupers?
- Do pros still fall off their bikes? Ari's trainer near-misses and the AirPod problem
A big thank you to our podcast supporters who keep the podcast alive! To submit a question for the podcast and to become a podcast supporter, head over to ThatTriathlonLife.com/podcast
Paula wins the 70.3 North American Championship in Happy Valley, Pennsylvania. Her fourth North American title. We do a full race recap covering Paula's pre-race warmup adjustments, the bike leg where she went full throttle up a climb, fueling breakthroughs, timing chip chafe as a legitimate race threat, and shoutout to Lindee Kent for delivering the best aid station splits anyone has ever heard. Then we get into your questions.
This week we discussed:
- Paula's 70.3 North American Championship race recap: swim warmup changes, crushing the bike climb, and why fueling more actually worked
- Is Happy Valley the best riding location of any North American 70.3?
- Paula is a four-time North American champion, most wins of any pro female ever.
- Front and rear hydration setups explained: torpedo bottles, bento boxes, behind-the-seat cages, and how to actually refill on course
- Gravel bike vs. road bike as a do-it-all rig, especially for New Zealand chip seal roads (via a hilarious poem)
- When to switch to race tires before Ironman Lake Placid
- Is a swim skin worth it for a 300-meter pool swim sprint triathlon?
- Pull buoy preferences and swim run buoy sizing for open water racing
- What to actually do with all your Ironman finisher t-shirts and medals
- Eric's "pro athlete vs. former pro triathlete" status, officially addressed
- Electric bike pumps for disc wheels: what actually works
A big thank you to our podcast supporters who keep the podcast alive! To submit a question for the podcast and to become a podcast supporter, head over to ThatTriathlonLife.com/podcast
This week Nick races the Escape from Alcatraz Triathlon for the first time. We do a full race recap, answer Instagram questions from listeners who followed along, and discuss whether the steep price tag is actually worth it. Eventually we also got to our classic listener submitted questions.
This week we discussed:
- Nick's Escape from Alcatraz race recap: the jump off the ferry, 57° Bay swim, iconic bike course, and sand ladder
- Instagram Q&A: thermal cap vs. booties, TT bike vs. road bike, and what crime would have landed you in Alcatraz
- Is the Escape from Alcatraz Triathlon worth the price tag?
- Chasing validation vs. personal excellence. How do you know the difference?
- Body image, weight gain, and the toxic myth that more training = leaner body
- Flying with an indoor trainer, what the pros actually do
- Balancing passion across multiple disciplines without losing focus
- Carbon seatpost slipping despite proper torque, what's going on?
- Getting blown off your bike by wind, has it actually happened?
- Off day during intervals: ease off the intensity, shorten the session, or go home?
- Running surfaces ranked: tarmac, concrete, pavers, treadmill, does it actually matter?
A big thank you to our podcast supporters who keep the podcast alive! To submit a question for the podcast and to become a podcast supporter, head over to ThatTriathlonLife.com/podcast
This week we kicked things off with Eric's experience crewing for Heather Jackson at Unbound XL, 350 miles of gravel, mud, and racing through the night. Josh Amberger also made a stunning gravel debut with a fourth-place finish, and we had some thoughts on that. Then we went through listener questions. We also talked the Escape from Alcatraz donut run, compression shorts, and the best perks of being a pro athlete (or pro athlete adjacent). This week we discussed:
- Eric supporting Heather Jackson at Unbound XL and Josh Amberger's surprise fourth-place finish
- What it's like when podcast listeners know more about you than you know about them
- Panicking in an open water swim and how to recover your composure mid-race
- Off-road triathlon etiquette, do you have to stop and let faster riders pass?
- Racing a tri bike you've never ridden before: smart gamble or bad idea?
- Mile repeats vs. kilometer repeats, does interval length actually matter?
- Sodium and cramping: preloading, in-race electrolytes
- Wearing compression shorts under your bibs
- Will 32-inch wheels ever make it into triathlon?
- Favorite perks of being a professional (or pro-adjacent) triathlete
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This week we almost didn’t manage to record a podcast between travel, family visits, birthday celebrations, and Eric leaving at 5 a.m. to film Heather Jackson at Unbound XL, but skipping wasn’t an option. So instead, we went full rapid-fire mode and packed in as many listener-submitted questions as possible. We also talked fast helmets, Escape From Alcatraz, questionable podcast comments, and the latest TTL merch drop. This week we discussed:
- Aero vs ventilation for Xterra helmets
- Balancing triathlon obsession with actually being present in life
- 32 inch wheels
- Revisiting old races vs constantly chasing new challenges
- Returning to fitness after forced time completely off training
- Which part of a full ironman scares the most
- Heat training vs convenience
- Best tires for Xterra North American Championships in Pelham
- Finishing a 70.3 swim while doggy paddling
- Cycling group ride warmup and when it's ok to attack
- Heart rate monitor locations for women
- What to do when someone tries to talk to you mid swim set
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This week we hear all about Paula’s experience racing through the highs and lows of IRONMAN 70.3 Chattanooga, but not before hearing Nick’s trail running adventures in Maui, Hawaii, and getting an update from last week’s mysterious Mr. Smith. When we finally got to listener questions, we discussed:
- Washing your sweaty cycling helmet
- Riding with someone who’s always pushing the pace
- Making parts of training intentionally harder to build mental toughness
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This week we’re gearing up for Ironman 70.3 Chattanooga as Paula Findlay prepares to race this weekend. She also brought us a challenging Swim Sets With Paula before we dove into listener questions.
This week we covered:
- Sherpa-ing Ironman 70.3 Chattanooga for a pro triathlete
- Training alone vs. training with friends
- Adjusting swim sets from short course to long course
- Forbidden love between triathlon club members
- How strictly athletes should follow coach-made plans
- Sunscreen during races
- ERG mode vs. free ride mode on the trainer
- Keeping young triathletes excited about the sport
- Is there a perfect gravel tire?
- When 70.3 training starts to feel like too much
A big thank you to our podcast supporters who keep the podcast alive! To submit a question for the podcast and to become a podcast supporter, head over to ThatTriathlonLife.com/podcast
This week we tackle some of the best listener questions we’ve gotten lately, including:
- How to eat before an early morning session
- Why swimming creates such strong friendships
- Tire size for triathlon vs cycling
- What events like Whiskey Tango Fondo are actually like
- When to replace cassettes, chainrings, pedals, cleats, and more
- Bilateral breathing in swimming
- How sponsorships actually work for pro athletes
- Dealing with neck pain in triathlon
- Finding balance between marriage and triathlon training
A big thank you to our podcast supporters who keep the podcast alive! To submit a question for the podcast and to become a podcast supporter, head over to ThatTriathlonLife.com/podcast
This week we got sidetracked with 2-hour marathons, trail running, photography, and more before finally diving into some Bike Tech with Eric and answering your listener questions.
On this episode:
- What it takes to switch from mechanical to electronic shifting
- Does equipment quality actually matter for training?
- How to find the right triathlon coach
- Can paddles hurt your swimming?
- Building a healthy relationship with Strava
- Solving leaky goggles
- Choosing the right shoes for the Bachelor Ascent 50k
- What to do when air quality gets bad
- Our hype songs for a first marathon
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This week, Eric and Paula talk about balancing training as professional athletes while taking care of three dogs at home. They discuss:
- Fads they’re avoiding
- Blisters: socks vs. shoes
- Safety in USA Triathlon races
- How to stay cool during a hot race
- Relationships between two elite triathletes
- Age-group drafting
- Sighting techniques for front-of-the-pack swimmers
- How long to wait for a no-show date at a run club
- Wireless shifters on a vintage frame
A big thank you to our podcast supporters who keep the podcast alive! To submit a question for the podcast and to become a podcast supporter, head over to ThatTriathlonLife.com/podcast
This week the crew is 1/3rd Cajun as Nick is recording from New Orleans. We started with some Bike Tech With Eric, chatted about Paris-Roubaix, and then moved onto listener submitted questions.
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This week Eric and Paula toughed it out and battled through sickness to make sure we got an episode out in time. We kicked things off with a Swim Sets with Paula, briefly covered the Tour of Flanders, and then moved on to listener-submitted questions. This week we discussed:
- Shaving weight off the bike, only to add four 1-liter bottles in a race
- Our imaginary dream triathlon product
- When the juice is, or isn’t, worth the squeeze in triathlon racing
- How Eric attaches SRAM blips to his bars
- How to act and react when other runners look great on course
- Can breathwork really increase VO₂ max by 10%?
- Do triathlon-specific bike shoes actually make a difference?
- Is it okay to swim only freestyle in a masters class?
- How do you “shake off” a bad race?
A big thank you to our podcast supporters who keep the podcast alive! To submit a question for the podcast and to become a podcast supporter, head over to ThatTriathlonLife.com/podcast
This week we dove into our experiences at IRONMAN 70.3 Oceanside, an epic race that always brings intensity and attention. We then moved on to listener-submitted triathlon questions. This week we discussed:
- When to train if you're sick
- Choosing the right chainring for a strong cyclist
- How much to train on a TT bike vs a road bike for triathlon vs road racing
- How long cycling bibs last
- Cycling cadence and how to find the sweet spot
- How to perform your best in same-day, back-to-back triathlons
A big thank you to our podcast supporters who keep the podcast alive! To submit a question for the podcast and to become a podcast supporter, head over to ThatTriathlonLife.com/podcast
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Castelli Espresso 2 Bibshort
TTL Garage Sale
Just the boys this week as Paula rests up to be at her best for IRONMAN 70.3 Oceanside this Saturday. Eric and Nick riff through a stack of listener questions in a semi–rapid-fire episode, covering everything from van life and bike tech to wetsuits, motivation, the Taco Bell 50K, and more.
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This week we settled right into our usual selves, Eric caught us up on what he's been up to post-op, then we whipped out our brand new white boards and used them for a newer segment called Ranks Revealed, where we ranked our favorite sweet treats 1-10, before talking about some racing, and finally getting to listener submitted questions. This week we discussed:
- Learning how to truly push your limits without holding back in training and racing
- How to structure training when using trails and mountain biking without reliable pace or power
- One training habit we wish we had adopted earlier
- Best practices for treadmill training and how it translates to outdoor running
- Traveling overseas with race nutrition: bring it or source it locally?
- Racing a self-supported Ironman vs signing up for a branded event
- Wetsuit use for slower swimmers: pool training, buoyancy, and rules
- When to upgrade your TT bike vs continuing to invest in your current setup
- Thoughts on HYROX and how it compares to triathlon training
- When to schedule a training camp for maximum benefit before a race
A big thank you to our podcast supporters who keep the podcast alive! To submit a question for the podcast and to become a podcast supporter, head over to ThatTriathlonLife.com/podcast
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Wahoo Kickr Smart Treadmill
This week we kick things off with some running, cycling, and triathlon news from the LA Marathon, Strade Bianche, and Ironman New Zealand before doing our best to answer as many listener questions as possible. Halfway through we try out a new segment: The Newlyshreds. Let us know in the comments if you’re into it! Our questions this week brought us to discussing:
- Racing the Ironman 70.3 World Championships while injured
- Optimizing and clarifying how to qualify for Worlds
- What race shoes to wear when running loops on clay or dirt
- How much time to wait after a 70.3 before racing a full
- Minimum swim volume to complete a sprint triathlon
- When racing locally, how much to ride the course before race day
- Strava “Athlete Intelligence”
- If we were Pokémon, who would we be?
- How to get maintenance tips when working on an older bike
- Our go-to quick and healthy meals
- Tidiness and OCD
- The Alcatraz swim and how to approach it
- Flying mounts for 70.3 and full Ironman racing
- Botox and triathlon
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Wetsuit recommendation: Orca Float V2
This week we kick things off with updates on Eric’s hip labrum surgery, then put him through a hip anatomy themed TTL Spelling Bee before diving into your listener-submitted questions. This week we discussed:
- Building swimming stamina from sprint to Olympic distance racing
- Our favorite strength and recovery tools
- Traveling internationally for a race: bike box or rental?
- Taking a leap of faith
- What shoes to race in on a golf course run
- Racing socks
- Using a run background to make you a stronger cyclist
A big thank you to our podcast supporters who keep the podcast alive! To submit a question for the podcast and to become a podcast supporter, head over to ThatTriathlonLife.com/podcast
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On Cloudboom Max
This week Eric tells us all about his hip labral repair surgery, recorded the very morning he heads into the operating room. He’s been dealing with this chronic injury throughout his triathlon career for nearly a decade and is finally getting it fixed. In addition to talking through the surgery, we also dove into some broader triathlon questions. This week we discussed:
- The consequences of crashing on the bike
- Navigating the pressure of body image in sport
- How to use your arms while running
- Strava streaks
A big thank you to our podcast supporters who keep the podcast alive! To submit a question for the podcast and to become a podcast supporter, head over to ThatTriathlonLife.com/podcast
This week Eric and Paula are recording from Tucson, Arizona. Escaping the Oregon winter, we started with some TTL updates, and a listener submitted This or That: Winter Olympics edition, before moving on to questions. This week we discussed:
- Triathlon vs home life balance
- pre-race breakfast meal
- Doping and cheating in age group racing
- Using only one fin to swim
- Adding an olympic event
- Is spitting gross?
- How much faster are jammers than regular shorts
- TTL Camp logistics
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This week we had a blast recording the podcast in front of a live audience of TTL campers in Lake Las Vegas. We opened it up to the crowd, letting them ask questions and steer the conversation wherever they wanted to take it.
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This week we’re all together just outside of Las Vegas for the very first TTL Base Camp. We recorded the episode on handheld mics, so please forgive the sound quality, but we covered all kinds of topics as we rapid-fired through a stack of listener-submitted questions. Next week’s podcast will be recorded live with the Base Camp athletes, so be sure to tune in!
A big thank you to our podcast supporters who keep the podcast alive! To submit a question for the podcast and to become a podcast supporter, head over to ThatTriathlonLife.com/podcast
This week we kick things off with a discussion about IRONMAN’s new 20-meter draft zone rule change and how it could impact racing. From there, we jump into a listener-submitted Shred or Bed before getting to your questions. This week we discussed:
- How fast can the average Joe really get?
- Are higher hands worth it on a TT bike?
- How we think we’d do on a game show
- Just how laid back is XTERRA?
- How important body weight is to fitness and performance
- Tubeless tire air loss and the risk of unseating a bead
- Espresso machine recommendations
- What to bring bike shop mechanics as a thank you gift
- How to judge whether an epic adventure is actually safe for you
- Paula’s favorite song and Nick’s favorite movie
- Massage guns: helpful or harmful?
- How retired athletes stay connected to their sport
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This week we are once again all together in Bend, OR to record the podcast in person! We started by catching up on events since the 200th episode, Paula hit us with some Rapid Fire, and then we got into listener submitted questions!
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Make sure you watch this episode on YouTube!
This week we’re all together in Bend, Oregon recording our 200th podcast episode. For this milestone, we set up the cameras and did something a little different, calling podcast listeners live and letting them ask their most pressing triathlon questions.
More than anything, this episode is a thank you. Thank you for sticking with us over the years, saying hi at races, sending in questions, and sharing the stoke that keeps this podcast going. We’re incredibly grateful for this community and excited to keep building it together.
Here’s to the next 200.
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This week the band is back together in Bend, Oregon recording episode 199. We kicked things off with some holiday recaps, talked through a few 2026 goals, played a New Year–themed Shred or Bed, and then dove into listener-submitted questions. This week we discussed:
- Snacks and breakfast ideas for triathletes
- How Eric, Paula, and Nick became friends
- Intentionally training in triathlon race order
- Keeping the excitement alive and not normalizing or downplaying our accomplishments
- The best dry-land exercises for athletes who don’t have access to a pool
- How to nurture a love for triathlon in young children
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This week we hear from Paula about her experience racing the Qatar T100 Triathlon World Championship Final, along with a reflection on the T100 series as a whole. We then jump into a round of Good Gift / Bad Gift before getting to listener-submitted questions. This week we discussed:
- Camaraderie among professional athletes
- When and why to use rollers
- Career-defining moments in triathlon
- Supplements for endurance athletes
- Ice baths and saunas for performance and recovery
- Early thoughts on 2026 swimrun plans for Eric, Paula, and Nick
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This week Paula is in Qatar, so Eric and Nick held down the fort until TTL Development Team athlete Lydia Russell joined for some fun. We started by talking about Alex Yee's incredible marathon in Valencia, outlined an exciting TTL training camp for early next year, and then got into questions. This week we covered:
• Our running shoe rotation
• What to do when your snorkel starts taking on water
• Gravel tire options for snowy conditions
• Racing 70.3s while training for a full Ironman
• How to get past a swimming plateau
• The correct number of cats for a 2:1 cat to bike ratio
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TTL Base Camp 2026
This week we packed in a full-length episode plus an interview with TTL Development Team athlete Zack Cooper at the end. We discussed:
- How personal safety has shaped race choices for Eric and Paula
- How often you actually need to replace a helmet
- What to do when your smart trainer starts reading way off
- The minimum training load for a 70.3
- How Paula finds inspiration for her race kit designs
- SRAM blips
- What feels worse: a DNF from your body or a mechanical?
- Mental health as athletes
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This week we are thankful for carbon bikes, carbon shoes, and that the pool is closed. We start out with a TTL Spelling Bee, a chat with TTL Development Team athlete John Reed about his year, his olympic hopes, and 70.3 dreams and then finally get into listener-submitted questions. This week we discussed:
- Lap swim speed etiquette
- The Lever Movement treadmill system
- Paula's favorite Castelli bibs
- "Road bike muscles" vs "TT bike muscles"
- If and when to drop out of a race
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This week Eric and Paula are training in Victoria, BC, so we get some travel stories before jumping into rapid fire and a batch of listener-submitted questions. This week, we discussed:
- Have pros lost trust in the PTO/T100
- How often to do a spin-down on the Wahoo Kickr
- How often to re-wax a chain when it’s used exclusively on the trainer
- Christmas gift ideas for a young mountain biker
- How to fuel for a 50-mile road run as an Ironman athlete
- How long a beginner needs to train for a 70.3
- Whether power pedals and their extra data are worth it
- Self-coaching during the off-season
- If swimming more compromises bike and run fitness
- Balancing local racing with Ironman-branded events
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This week we talk about Paula's experience racing in Spain for 70.3 World Champs, and what it’s like to step off the course as one of the favorites. We also got to a few listener-submitted questions. This week we discussed:
- Dealing with disappointing race results and rediscovering motivation
- Tips for racing Escape From Alcatraz when traveling from Europe
- Eric’s plans to race triathlon in the future
- What camera to use while riding the bike
- Spiritual moments while training and racing
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This week, somehow, all three of the crew are together in Spain. Nick hopped on a last-minute flight and made it just in time for a Wednesday night podcast recording. Paula was deep in Ironman 70.3 World Championship race prep, so it was just Eric and Nick on the mics this week, covering:
- SRAM AXS front derailleur issues
- Storing a TT bike for the winter
- Racing when racing has lost its luster
- Training outdoors after an accident
- Gaining confidence riding in aero
- Staying entertained on long indoor rides
- Riding an e-bike for fitness, is it possible?
- Ice bandanas
- Becoming carb-dependent during workouts
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This week is our last episode together for a few weeks as Paula ramps up for the Ironman 70.3 World Championships in Marbella, Spain. We talked about Eric’s surprise UTMB qualification, recovering from sickness, and then dove into listener-submitted questions. This week we discussed:
- Choosing the right cassette for your smart trainer
- How much sealant to use in a tubeless tire
- Managing a warm-weather swimrun race
- How Eric and Paula's Wahoo KICKR Run is holding up
- Coping with a cold garage pain cave
- Dressing for a cold marathon
- Picking out an engagement ring for triathletes
- Balancing biking and running when focusing on run races
- Strength training: how much, and how often
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Wahoo Kickr Run Link
This week we talk triathlon, swimrun, racing, training, and more! We kick things off with an exciting announcement about a new TTL drop coming mid-next week, then dive straight into listener-submitted questions. This week, we discussed:
- Speedos vs. jammers
- Goals for the rest of 2025
- What time of day (and how often) Paula swims
- Best winter and snow activities to maintain run fitness
- How to wash a running hat
- Mentally and emotionally approaching a race with bad memories
- How to record swimrun on a GPS watch
- How swim speed work should feel
- Post-race food traditions for the pros
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This week we hear all about Eric’s epic adventure racing the Kodiak 50k Ultramarathon, and all the ways it didn’t go to plan. After that, we got into listener-submitted questions and discussed:
- Did this year’s Kona make Paula want to race Ironman more or less?
- The right bike setup for the Ironman 70.3 World Championship in Marbella
- Using a Peloton or old trainer to build winter fitness
- Drivetrain maintenance during a gravel stage race
- What to look for when picking a new TT bike
- How far out to start heat training for a hot race
- Best front hydration solutions
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This week we barely had enough time to squeeze in a podcast recording with so much going on. We kicked things off with updates on Eric’s Fireflies Patagonia film, Team TTL sign-ups, Paula’s Junkyard Dogs podcast recording, Nick riding bikes with Jan Frodeno, and even a surprise guest appearance from pro triathlete Jackie Herring — all before diving into Bike Tech with Eric and listener-submitted questions.
This week on the TTL triathlon podcast, we discussed:
- Flared handlebars
- Planning for trail conditions and safety in new places
- Flynn’s favorite post-activity snack
- Bike escorts for leaders in triathlon races
- Swim paddles and how to use them in workouts
- How to handle bad road conditions during a race
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This week we catch up on Team TTL updates, congratulate John Reed on his podium finish at WTCS, and hear Paula’s race recap after her win at IRONMAN 70.3 Augusta. After catching up, we dive into listener-submitted questions. This week we discuss:
- Where to place your mind when leading up to a new event
- The fun way to spend $2,000 a year in triathlon
- Remco, and how to deal with emotions when things go wrong during a race
- Optimizing for comfortable sleep
- When to schedule your next IRONMAN if you feel like you didn’t give it your all
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This week we dive into some intense topics, from the ethics of racing as a pro in an amateur field, to the heart of triathlon, and how to reset expectations when goals slip out of reach. Things kicked off light with Bike Tech With Eric before getting into listener-submitted questions, including:
- Paula’s plans to race her first Ironman
- Where to mount water bottles for a 70.3
- Pros breaking tape at age group races
- Measuring watts without a power meter
- Re-setting expectations when goals become out of reach
- How to navigate during a Swimrun
- Breathing during running
- Transitioning from 70.3 to 50k training
- The heart of triathlon
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This week, Eric shares his epic experience winning his first-ever Swimrun race on Orcas Island, Nick recounts a series of unfortunate pre-race mechanicals, and we play a round of Date, Marry, Drop before diving into listener-submitted questions. Topics this week include:
- Swimming with shoes on in Swimrun events
- Former triathletes that Eric and Paula are still starstruck by
- Pool toys and extras we bring to swim sessions
- How to practice open water swimming without open water access
- Managing side stitches, shin splints, and blisters while running
- Salomon gravel running shoes
- Dealing, managing and healing IT band syndrome
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This week, Nick gets redemption for his Ironman Wisconsin DNF from 2022 and officially becomes an Ironman. We share some updates on Team TTL, give a preview of what Eric can expect in his first Swimrun race, and even get to some listener-submitted questions. This week we discussed:
- Our favorite mid-day snacks
- Jet lag and training
- Racing in buoyancy shorts instead of a wetsuit
- When to replace a tubeless tire
- Our favorite places to live and race in the world
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This week we had an extra exciting episode. Paula gets into detail about her best-ever T100 finish, taking 2nd in the French Riviera. Eric also unveils Team TTL, and we even get to questions this week. Our topics included:
- Who would win a 70.3: Ledecky, Pogacar, or Kipchoge?
- Picking between Ironman 70.3 Victoria and T100 Vancouver
- Using poles in ultra racing
- Paula's skin and hair care between sessions
- How we all deal with photo and video storage
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This week Eric and Paula are living their summer dreams in France as Paula gets ready to race the T100 French Riviera. We talk through the race course, the age group race, and what life has been like in Fréjus, before moving on to listener-submitted triathlon questions. Topics this week include:
- Smack talk in triathlon
- Picking a TT helmet without wind tunnel access
- How far up the road to look in a TT position
- Eric racing in hot conditions with a history of heat stroke
- The most gratifying part of being a professional athlete
- When upgrading to carbon wheels is worth it
- How often we have protein shakes
- Protecting your bike from sweat and corrosion on the trainer
- Training in the heat but racing in the cold
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This week we are back to our classic TTL Podcast episode format, starting with some Bike Tech With Eric, some life updates, and answering listener submitted questions. This week we discussed:
- Tubeless tires for heavier riders
- Tire sealant with latex inner tubes
- What Eric writes on his hands during races
- Nutrition strategies for open water swimming
- Running through transition with your bike
- Our most memorable DNFs
- Dealing with motion sickness while swimming
- Incorporating outdoor workouts into a coached training plan
- How to mentally approach pulling out of an A-race
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This week, Eric shares his 50k race at Wy’east with a full recap, and we answer listener-submitted triathlon questions, including:
- Post-rainy ride routine
- Weekly massage — what actually gets worked on
- Tips for supporting a first-time trail racer
- Peloton and live spin classes
- Private lap pool or private chef?
- Split shorts vs. half tights
- Adult-onset swimming tips for a pro trail runner
- Training for running in a hilly location
- How important is cooling down?
- Race radios in triathlon
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This week we’re once again split across two continents, Eric and Paula in Bend, OR, and Nick in Girona, Spain. We kick things off with a teaser for Eric’s upcoming 50k ultramarathon, announce our TTL Strava Art winner, and then dive into listener-submitted triathlon questions. This week we discussed:
- How to measure current fitness
- Practicing for 180-degree turns
- The importance of sticking closely to workout times
- Ski touring setups
- Aquabike
- Racing Athena/Clydesdale vs. age group
- How short is too short to race on a new TT bike
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This week, we're recording from two continents. Eric and Paula are in Bend, OR, while Nick checks in from a DIY training camp in Croatia. We kick things off with an in-depth race recap from Paula’s 70.3 in Boise, Idaho, then roll into a Tour de France-themed TTL Spelling Bee, and finally dive into listener-submitted questions. Topics this week include:
- What Eric and Paula would still optimize in their own training
- Thoughts on the aquabike category
- Breaking through performance plateaus, mentally and physically
- Whether triathlon makes you tougher outside the sport
- Managing swim panic during a non-wetsuit race
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This week on the podcast, we cover a wide range of triathlon-related topics, gave away some premium headphones, played a round of Hot or Not, and dug into your listener-submitted questions. This episode, we get into:
- How pros pace their races
- Integrated fuel and hydration setups on modern tri bikes
- Converting to a waxed chain and what to expect
- Key workouts for XTERRA-style off-road triathlons
- Tips for finding pools while traveling
- Choosing the right tire size for gravel riding
- Using Cat Ears to reduce wind noise
- Our favorite go-to pool toys
- How to prepare for racing early in the day
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This week, the whole gang is back together recording in the same room in Bend, Oregon. We kick things off with a round of This or That, touch on the latest action from the Tour de France, and then dive into listener-submitted questions. Topics this week include:
- Managing foot cramps on long rides
- What we eat for lunch
- Are bigger goggles better?
- How often pros actually swap or replace their gear
- Hydration belts
- How well pool fitness translates into open water
- The creative process behind scoring the film Look For Things Where You Can Find Them
- How to grow awareness and support for the future of triathlon
- Some insight into why the T100 Lake Las Vegas race was cancelled
- Do you need form cues for slower run paces?
- Is triathlon actually good for you?
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This week we talk Challenge Roth, dive into what it takes to qualify for the Ironman World Championships (both full and half distances) and weigh in on Race Ranger. And that’s all before we even get into your listener-submitted questions. This week we covered:
- Choosing the right gravel tires
- Are smart goggles allowed in races?
- Swimming strokes other than freestyle
- Is it OK to move someone else's bike in transition?
- Understanding the emotional highs and lows of long-course racing
- Can heat really make your tires explode in transition?
- Random acts of kindness on race day
- The reality of healthcare for up-and-coming pro triathletes
- Eric’s potential swimrun future
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This week, it’s back to business as we dig into your listener submitted questions. But first, we hear about Eric and Paula’s trip to crew for friend of the podcast Heather Jackson at Western States. We also cover some triathlon news, including a bold attempt at a sub 4 minute mile by a female athlete and the action at Ironman Frankfurt.
In the question segment, we discussed:
- Doing brick runs in bib shorts
- Signing up for a 70.3 with budget gear
- Common misconceptions within triathlon
- Bikepacking
- Should you train with elastic laces?
- Disc vs deep wheels for 70.3 World Championships in Marbella
- Sunscreen strategy for racing
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Swim Sets With Paula:
3200 total
Warm Up:
300 swim
200 pull
100 kick
8x25 as 1 build 1 FAST (800)
Main Set:
(4x25 fast + 2x150 mid-race effort + 100ez)x3
(1500)
3x200 pull paddles breathing 3,5,7,3 by 50
(600)
300 mix kick/swim cd
This week, we dive headfirst into listener-submitted questions, starting with some Bike Tech with Eric on tire widths for older carbon rims. From there, it’s full throttle into all things triathlon. We discussed:
- How to seed yourself in a swim when your strength is the bike
- Are pro triathletes vomiting more these days?
- How much training time you really need for a 70.3
- Choosing the right wetsuit for your goals
- Crafting the ultimate indoor pain cave
- Tips for surviving a 5x supertri
- Is it worth shaving grams as a mid-pack age grouper?
- Can you use a triathlon wetsuit for surfing?
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This week, we kick things off with an update from the TTL Development Team, followed by Paula’s recap of her race experience at T100 Vancouver. Then it’s on to your listener-submitted questions. We discussed:
- Hats vs. sunglasses during a race
- Does swimming with others in the pool actually help?
- How to drink from a bottle while wearing a TT helmet
- Understanding swim effort using intensity zones
- Passing mid-corner during a race on the bike
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This week, Paula walks us through her T100 San Francisco race experience, Eric brings us the latest triathlon news, and then we dive into your listener-submitted questions. This week we discussed:
- Mentally handling open run courses
- Are there any races left with truly challenging swims?
- Fixing low cadence in cycling
- Our amazing parents
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This week, Paula was swamped with pre-race obligations for T100 San Francisco, so Eric and Nick held down the fort on their own. After a good old-fashioned catch-up, we dove into your listener-submitted questions. This week we discussed:
- Changing a rear wheel without getting bike grease on your hands
- Picking trails for specific types of run workouts
- Approaching body composition and performance in triathlon
- Feeling secure and safe on a triathlon bike
- The ethics of photographing pros at races
- Wardrobe advice for brick runs
- How to make triathlons more environmentally friendly
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This week, we’re joined by TTL Development Team athlete Lydia Russell to talk about her transition from NCAA collegiate triathlon to the professional 70.3 scene. The first half of the episode is all about Lydia—her growth, challenges, and fast start to pro racing—while the second half shifts into our usual listener-submitted questions.
With Lydia:
- Her fastest run split in St. George
- How much potential she feels she still has
- The scariest part of racing as a 70.3 pro
- What the NCAA triathlon experience was like
- Adversities she’s faced in both college and pro triathlon as a woman
As the Tripod:
- How we maintain a healthy relationship with "hurt" and "pain" in training and racing
- Does Paula’s training shift for T100 racing vs. 70.3?
- An update on Nick’s flip turn journey
- How Eric’s new elbow injury affects his goals for the season
- Why experiencing the bad helps us appreciate the good
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This week, Paula and Nick break down their race experiences at the final edition of IM 70.3 St. George. After a deep dive into race day highs and lows, we time travel a few days into the future to tackle some of your listener questions! This week we talked about:
- Race ettiequte when age groupers and pros are racing together
- How to use gels in a bottle
- reuccuring nightmares
- Where does "transition 4" come from
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This week, we're gearing up for the final edition of Ironman 70.3 St. George in Utah! We kicked things off with some pre-race chatter, dove into a bit of Bike Tech with Eric, and then hit your listener-submitted questions. This week we covered:
- Running a narrower front tire for that extra aero edge
- Do disc wheels hold up as long as spoked wheels?
- Which solo sport athletes have the biggest head start in triathlon?
- Simulating hilly rides on a smart trainer
- The best U.S. cycling spots for early spring
- Cycling to work: junk miles or hidden fitness gains?
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This week we’ve got big news — Ironman is bringing both men’s and women’s racing back to Kona on the same day, just like the glory days! We kick things off with that spicy update, dive into some swim-themed rapid fire, and then answer your listener-submitted triathlon questions. This week we covered:
- What happens to a pro’s wheel after a neutral support swap?
- How to stay fit when your next race is... nearly a decade away
- The great debate: underwear or no underwear under run shorts?
- Rockin’ a trisuit at a gravel race — good idea or fashion faux pas?
- Paula’s perfect mix of trail, road, and everything in between
- Why Eric and Paula moved to Bend, OR
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The Advenire
This week we kick things off with a little triathlon chit chat, roll into a round of This or That, and then dive into your listener-submitted questions. Topics this week include:
- How professional triathletes measure progress
- Disc wheel covers and other budget-friendly aero upgrades
- Portable electric pumps vs. CO₂ cartridges
- Peeing during races (yep, we went there)
- Paula’s favorite sports bras
- Treadmill face-off: Wahoo vs. Woodway
- How Eric and Paula stay healthy through high training loads
- Will multi-sport "video" pros ever be a thing?
Studio Bra
Core Bra
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This week we’re back with our classic format, answering your triathlon questions and diving into some fun side topics along the way. We discussed:
- Mixing and matching different levels of SRAM components
- Triathlon agents: what they do and how they do it
- How water temperature affects swim speed
- Setting cleats in the far-back position
- What gear was used to film Look For Things Where You Can Find Them
- Paula’s new coach
- Wahoo radar for bike safety
- Prepping for the cold waters of Escape from Alcatraz
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This week we kick things off with the release of Eric and Nick’s film, Look For Things Where You Can Find Them, which will be available to watch on YouTube this Sunday. Watch it here
We also share updates on the Oceanside gear pre-order, the poster pre-order, and the new Tailwind High Carb Fuel—then dive right into your listener-submitted questions. This week we discussed:
- When to put race tires on your race bike
- When to sit up out of aero during a race
- Crewing tips for ultras and gravel races
- "Seasons" in triathlon and how to think of them
- Racing a race you don’t want to race
- Splitting a long run into a double run
- Halloween costume ideas for the Javelina 100
- Paula’s new TT bike paint job and the story behind it
- Our favorite restaurant or mid-ride snack
- Why swim rest intervals are so short
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Film Posters
TTL x Tailwind High Carb Fuel
Monday episode because we just couldn't wait until Thursday. This week, Paula shares her Ironman 70.3 Oceanside race experience, Eric and Nick recap their film screening, and we dig into some great listener-submitted questions. Topics this week include:
- Will Paula race Oceanside again next year?
- Is Eric moving on from triathlon?
- Wetsuit rashes
- What it’s like riding with the lead motos during a race
- GPS trackers with sewn-in pockets for pro kits
- How to take that iconic floating bike photo
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This week, we kick things off with some light triathlon news, dive into a round of This or That, and then jump into listener-submitted questions. Here's what we covered:
- Riding straight while in aero
- What data we have displayed on our bike computers and watches during races
- Why slower paces can sometimes leave you feeling more sore
- Strengthening ankles for trail running
- Post-race celebrations, rituals, and guilty pleasures
- Preventing crotch numbness from TT riding
- Do bigger hands make for better swimming?
- Our favorite parts about doing the podcast
- When and how to start practicing race-day nutrition
- How much lower TT bike watts are compared to road bike watts
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The squad is back together—though Eric is battling some post-Patagonia food poisoning. We hear all about his epic experience filming with the Firefly Cycling Club and the wild journey that came with it. After some Rapid Fire, we dive into your questions! This week, we discuss:
- Dramatic speed changes with or without a pull buoy
- Wildlife safety when training in the wilderness
- How often we wash our pool gear
- Training solo vs. with a national team
- Essential tools to bring on the bike for training and racing
- Timing your pre-race carb load
- Is triathlon losing its adventurous spirit?
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This week, Eric is in South America shooting a film, so Paula and Nick take on the challenge of a two-person episode. We kick things off with some current events, a round of Swim Sets with Paula, and a brand-new segment, How Hard Can It Be, before diving into your listener questions.
This week, we discuss:
- Hot flashes unrelated to menopause
- Reducing sugar intake while still fueling training
- How pros get their country’s flag at the finish line
- Using a trainer to prepare for a hilly race
- The role of technical race officials
- Racing for one country while living in another
- Ideal wheel depth for racing and training
- Coordinating training with other athletes
- Adjusting training and racing with a newborn
- Whether a power meter is necessary for a first race
- Wearing Ironman apparel without having done one
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Swim sets with Paula
400 choice
8 x 25 (1 easy, 1 build to fast) on :30
4 x (150 FAST on short rest, 100 easy with :30 rest)
200 ez kick/swim mix
4 x (125 easy with :20 rest, 75 FAST on short rest)
200 ez kick/swim mix
100 cool down
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This week, we huddled around the mic in California to chat about training, racing, and managing fatigue. We covered:
- Carbon and aluminum disc brakes vs. rim brakes
- Staying fit while on vacation
- Last-minute race advice for a novice
- Tire inserts for road and mountain biking
- Bike bags—what’s worth it?
- Our biggest aha moments in sport
A big thank you to our podcast supporters who keep the podcast alive! To submit a question for the podcast and to become a podcast supporter, head over to ThatTriathlonLife.com/podcast
This week, we dove into a variety of listener-submitted questions (and a few rabbit holes). We discussed:
- How Eric’s PT for his labral tear is finally working
- At what distance a swimskin becomes worth it
- Using music in videos and reels without infringing on copyright
- Avoiding chlorine rash
- How pro athletes recover
- Healthy snacks for a hungry triathlete
- How to get tickets for Eric and Nick’s film, Look for Things Where You Can Find Them
A big thank you to our podcast supporters who keep the podcast alive! To submit a question for the podcast and to become a podcast supporter, head over to ThatTriathlonLife.com/podcast
This week, we tackled a variety of triathlon topics from listener-submitted questions, including:
- Using carbon-plated shoes for everyday training
- How to utilize caffeine for training and racing
- Can ibuprofen help prevent injury?
- Staying aero vs. sitting up on the trainer
- Learning from other full-distance athletes
- Swim-only open water races
- The Tucson Shootout ride
- Cleaning a bike indoors
A big thank you to our podcast supporters who keep the podcast alive! To submit a question for the podcast and to become a podcast supporter, head over to ThatTriathlonLife.com/podcast
This week, we dive into Eric’s incredible 2nd-place finish at the Black Canyon Ultras 50K trail race! We’re joined by special guest Heather Jackson to break down the race experience, share insights on the mental and physical challenges of ultra running, and discuss what’s next for both of them.
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Foreign Rider X TTL
This week, we kick things off with some triathlon news, Eric’s pre-race thoughts on the Black Canyon 50K, a round of rapid-fire questions, and then dive into listener-submitted topics. Here’s what we covered:
- Favorite biking and running socks
- When to time a massage pre- and post-race
- Giro Aerohead II helmet
- Electronic shifters: worth it?
- Are Ironman tattoos in or out?
- Fitting in winter trainer sessions as a young swimmer
- Different tire sizes for front and rear wheels
- "Taking in" the scenery during a race
- Training and logistics of van life with a dog
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This week on the podcast, Eric kicks things off with the latest triathlon news, we test his skills (and spelling) with the TTL Spelling Bee, and then dive into your hard-hitting triathlon questions. Here’s what we covered:
- Using track cycling as a training tool
- Packed swim lanes
- Barefoot running
- Wetsuit fit issues
- Speed wobbles
- How many Timbits you can eat in 24 hours
- Backyard Ultras
- Gravel riding backpacks
- Our favorite sports films
- Using the elliptical and aqua jogging while injured
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Eric's Broken Top FKT Video
Where Aerobic Meets Creative
This week, we dive into the dynamics of co-existing as an athlete couple and the unique realities that come with it. We also tackled a variety of topics, including:
- Carbon-plated running sandals: they are real.
- The creative process: What comes first—music or video?
- Wahoo Kickr maintenance tips
- If you won $5M, would you retire from triathlon?
- Shoes that perform well on both pavement and trail in the same run
- Open water swimming in a cross current: Tips and tricks
- Should you re-index your rear derailleur when switching to the trainer?
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Wahoo Kickr Run
Swim sets with Paula
400 choice
8x 50 as
Odds: 25 head up (polo), 25 DPS
Evens: 25 DPS, 25 build to FAST
6 x (2 x 75 + 2 x 50) on the same interval (example 60 seconds)
75’s are hard; 50’s are easy
5 x 100 pull with paddles as (4 strokes fast off each wall, the rest DPS)
200 cool down choice
= 3000
This week, we kicked things off with some triathlon news, followed by an intense round of “This or That,” and wrapped up with your listener questions. Topics we covered include:
- Why some pro triathletes don’t share power numbers on Strava
- Is it worth investing in a dedicated trainer bike?
- What is normalized power, and how do you use it?
- The best part of being a public figure in triathlon
- Swim TSS and gauging swim effort effectively
- When to replace race sealant in tubeless tires
- Using a "crack pipe" to inflate a disc wheel tire
- Should you bring a TT bike on a road bike ride?
- How Eric balances the highs and realities in TTL YouTube videos
- Wearing Cloud Monsters for a trail run: Good or bad?
- Tips for improving bike handling skills
A big thank you to our podcast supporters who help keep the podcast alive. You can become a podcast supporter as well as submit questions for the podcast at ThatTriathlonLife.com/podcast
Welcome to our 150th episode of That Triathlon Life! We did things a little differently this time to celebrate this milestone. We filmed the entire episode and brought you along for the ride. Watch it on YouTube
We took it up a notch by calling listeners who shared their phone numbers with us and had them ask their questions live on the show.
Thank you to all of our amazing listeners and supporters for helping us reach this milestone—we couldn’t have done it without you!
You can become a podcast supporter as well as submit questions for the podcast at ThatTriathlonLife.com/podcast
Happy New Year! 🎉 This week, we’re keeping it classic with “Bike Tech with Eric” to kick things off, followed by a variety of listener-submitted triathlon questions. Topics include:
- Essential tools for building up a new bike
- Using an ultrasonic cleaner for wax prep
- How hard pro triathletes really push in races
- Pacing strategies for headwind/tailwind out-and-back bike courses
- Avoiding the dreaded raccoon eyes
- 12-speed bike compatibility on an 11-speed trainer
- Eric and Paula’s ski/snowboard gear setup
- Navigating different running shoe types
- Interpreting running stats on a treadmill
A big thank you to our podcast supporters who help keep the podcast alive. You can become a podcast supporter as well as submit questions for the podcast at ThatTriathlonLife.com/podcast
For our holiday special episode this week, we kicked things off with some "Good Gift, Bad Gift" to keep it festive, and then moved on to your triathlon questions. This week, we discussed:
- Our one word for 2024 and 2025
- Riding hills on a bike
- Homestays
- Sports watch accuracy during pool swimming
- Incorporating speed work into 70.3 training
- Buying a used tubular disc wheel
- Googly eyes in Bend
A big thank you to our podcast supporters who help keep the podcast alive. You can become a podcast supporter as well as submit questions for the podcast at ThatTriathlonLife.com/podcast
Eric's multitool suggestions: T-RATCHET + TI-TORQUE KIT
Nick's home tool kit: HX-ONE HOME ESSENTIAL KIT
Paula's TTL garage sale
This week, Paula and Nick both raced in Taupō at the Ironman 70.3 World Championships. We talked about their experiences racing as both a top professional and an eager amateur. After recapping their races, we dove into some listener questions. This week we discussed:
- How has pro triathlon gotten so fast lately?
- Is the Shiv Tri faster with the fin on? Have you tested it?
- Solutions for long-distance hydration on the bike.
- How to respond to a TTL shoutout IRL.
Thank you to our podcast supporters who keep the podcast alive! To submit a question for the podcast and to become a podcast supporter, head over to ThatTriathlonLife.com/podcast
This week we are all in Taupō, New Zealand! We thought it would be fun to switch things up a bit and do a collaborative episode with Kyle Glass from Pro Tri News. We chatted about travel, racing, the T100, Ironman Pro Series, and more!
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This week, Zack Cooper joins us to chat about triathlon! Zack is a professional triathlete and a member of the TTL Devo team. With the Indian Wells race just a week away, we thought it would be the perfect time to have him on the podcast.
Here’s what we covered:
- Wireless earphones for cycling and running
- The Orca Flew wetsuit: Is it suitable for cold-water races?
- Weekend routines for professional triathletes
- Spectating tips for IM 70.3 Indian Wells
- Canicross and canitriathlon
- Packing a bike for international travel
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Happy Thanksgiving! This week, we’re keeping it short and sweet with a special holiday episode. We kick things off with some swim-themed rapid-fire questions and dive into listener-submitted triathlon topics. Here’s what we’re discussing this week:
- What to do if you feel like you’re peaking too early for a race
- The challenges of Adult Onset Swimmers (AOS) and what’s behind them
- Planning your race season around menstruation
- Running drills
- Running leggings for women
- Avoiding a clogged tubeless valve
- Choosing the best handlebars for clip-on bars
A big thank you to our incredible podcast supporters for keeping this show going! If you’d like to submit a question or become a podcast supporter, visit us at ThatTriathlonLife.com/podcast
This week, we get Paula's take on what it was like racing the T100 series this year and how it compares to her experience racing middle-distance triathlons in the past. We introduce a new segment: Swim Sets with Paula and then dive into listener-submitted questions. Topics this week include:
- Dealing with disappointment after an unsatisfying race
- What Eric would have done differently (and similarly) to prepare for an Ultra
- Concerns about losing speed toward the end of the season
- Living and training without Strava Premium
- Coping with a 17-meter pool
- Sleeved vs. sleeveless swim skins
A big thank you to our podcast supporters who keep the podcast alive! To submit a question for the podcast and to become a podcast supporter, head over to ThatTriathlonLife.com/podcast
SSWP
2,800 total:
Warm up:
200 Choice
8x25 (alternating fast/easy) 15s rests
Main Set:
200 pull+paddle 30s rest
4x125 freestyle (descending 1 to 4) 10s rest
200 pull+paddle 30s rest
4x125 freestyle (descending 1 to 4) 10s rest
200 pull+paddle 30s rest
4x125 freestyle (descending 1 to 4) 10s rest
200 pull+paddle 30s rest
Cool Down:
100 kick
This week, we all huddled around the mics in Bend, OR, and got an epic race recap from Eric's first 50k trail ultramarathon. After we explored the nitty-gritty of what it took for Eric to make it to the finish, we got to answering some listener-submitted triathlon questions. This week we talked about:
- Incorporating weight training into triathlon training
- How TTL takes photos on runs, and tips on how to improve
- Using insoles while running
- Pacing the swim start when adrenaline takes over
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This week we get ready for Eric's first Ultra: a 50 km race at Smith Rock, OR. We got some Bike Tech with Eric discussing bedding in brakes, and torque wrenches, and then we moved on to your general triathlon questions. This week we discussed:
- Minimum gear requirements for Unbound Gravel
- Does bilateral breathing have a place in triathlon?
- Storing a bike for the winter
- Why wear a swim cap?
- PAULA RAPID FIRE 🔥
- Forced time away from triathlon - and how to handle it
- How to handle a big DNF, especially with family present
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This week we started with discussion around the Ironman Men's World Championships in Kona, and how exciting of a race it was. We did some triathlon and fueling themed "This or That", and then discussed your listener submitted questions. This week, we talked about:
- Training in/for adverse weather conditions
- Different greases and lubes for different parts of the bike
- Reducing cost and waste by willingly declining race swag
- Changing into sport specific clothing for each leg of an Ironman
- When the "right" time is to accept your pro card
- Buying a high end bike from used bike websites
- A good gift to buy for someone who loves working on bikes
- To panic swim train, or to not panic swim train, that is the question
A big thank you to our podcast supporters who help us keep the podcast ad-free. You can become a podcast supporter as well as submit questions for the podcast at ThatTriathlonLife.com/podcast
Our gift recommendations:
Eric: T-RATCHET + TI-TORQUE KIT
Nick: HX-ONE HOME ESSENTIAL KIT
Paula: Home Mechanic Stand
This week, we recorded the podcast together, outside, in Mammoth, CA! We huddled together and got a race recap for the challenging T100 Lake Las Vegas race that took place a couple days prior. Paula gave us the nitty gritty, and then we moved on to some listener-submitted questions. This week we discussed:
- Racing outside of pro triathlon as a pro triathlete
- sleeping in noisy hotel rooms
- Top places to live and train in the USA
- Getting a bike fit through an automated app
Check out the TTL Gravel Hoodie
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This week, Paula is in Portland, OR for the On Athlete Summit, Nick and Eric are trail running in the Front Range Mountains in Colorado shooting a scene from their film. As usual, we got to chat about triathlon via listener-submitted questions. This week we talked about:
- How similar Road and TT bike positions should be.
- Are all high end bike hubs loud?
- How to order the right size wetsuit
- Taper, how to do it, why to do it, and how it should feel
- Volume vs intensity when training in extreme heat
- How much testing does something need before it feels okay to use in a race
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This week, we hear all about Paula's race in Spain at the T100 Ibiza triathlon! We are back at our respective homes this week and after the race recap, we dig into your questions! This week we talk about:
- Chainring sizes and whether it's "cheating" to size down
- Staying warm for a cold water triathlon swim like xTri Canadaman
- Keeping the top half of your tri-suit off under your wetsuit
- Taking a week off from training, and how it affects your fitness
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This week, Eric and Paula are in Ibiza, Spain, getting ready to race T100 Ibiza! This past weekend, Paula competed in the time trial in UCI World Championships, so we started with her story about the whole experience, and then moved on to your triathlon questions! This week, we talked about:
- Mechanics and in race neutral support for Ironman and T100 races.
- Do pros wear off-the-shelf cycling kits, or are they custom?
- Electric bike pumps and what do Eric and Paula use when traveling.
- Casual road cycling racing, and how to do it.
- When to say "on your left" in a race.
- Is it worth upgrading from an old sleeveless wetsuit?
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This week we did our best to piece together an episode in three different places. Eric and Paula were recording from Switzerland with small handheld mics, Nick was without electricity in LA, and our special guest, Jake Senitza was in Florida. Apologies if it isn't our greatest episode but we are very excited about launching the TTL App! This week, we talked about:
- Swim pacing with or without an Aussie exit
- Is a disc wheel still worth it on a hilly course
- How to pass 3 hours on Zwift
- How early to sign up for races
- Should you be worried about plateauing FTP
- Electronic shifting on mountain bikes
- The morality of courtesy waving on runs and rides
A big thank you to our podcast supporters who keep the podcast alive! To submit a question for the podcast and to become a podcast supporter, head over to ThatTriathlonLife.com/podcast
This week we get to hear about Paula's experience racing in China at the Challenge Beijing triathlon, and then we move on to your triathlon questions! This week we talked about:
- What do pros do with their trophies
- Alternative races, and virtual races
- Repairing tubeless tires at a car tire shop
- Tailoring a 70.3 for Olympic distance racing
- Cycling gloves
- Developing good habits and eliminating bad habits in triathlon
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This week we covered a ton of questions but started with some Bike Tech With Eric beforehand. This week we talked about:
- How to fix grinding gears when on the trainer
- Qualifying for World Championships as a fast age grouper
- How to find a coach, and a training plan
- Power difference between TT bike and gravel bike
- Bar tape varieties on different kinds of bikes
- Open water wetsuits vs triathlon wetsuits
- How to handle part of a race being cancelled
- Mechanical vs electronic shifting on triathlon bike
- How much and when to eat before swimming
- Advice for a 10 year old triathlete
- Would Paula ever fully commit to cycling?
A big thank you to our podcast supporters who keep the podcast alive! To submit a question for the podcast, and to become a podcast supporter, head over to ThatTriathlonLife.com/podcast
This week we start out with a TTL Spelling Bee: fueling edition. In the middle of the episode, we challenged ourselves to draw the TTL logo from memory (and with our eyes closed) We then move onto your wonderful questions about triathlon. This week we talk about:
- Cold plunges
- Training plans for maximum fun
- Essential items for van life
- Best type of bike for XTERRA
- TTL Pictionary
- Super shoes and how effective they are for slower runners
- Clip-on aero bars on tapered handlebars
- When to replace a saddle
- Tri suit aerodynamics vs comfort
- How to handle dogs and children in bike paths
- Acclimating to crazy time zones for races
A big thank you to our podcast supporters who keep the podcast alive! To submit a question for the podcast, and to become a podcast supporter, head over to ThatTriathlonLife.com/podcast
Silca Link:
Chain Waxing System
This week we start with a funny story of somebody helping Nick change a flat on the side of the road, then we talk waxed chains in a Bike Tech With Eric segment, and finally move on to your questions. This week we talked about:
- Chain wax and maintenance
- When and how to switch coaches
- Thoughts on renting a bike for 70.3 World Championships
- Our podcast equipment and software
- Best eating practices for a busy triathlete
- How we calculate swim time for weekly volume
- If we could re-do any race, what would it be
- How to learn bike maintenance
- Long term run advice
- Eric's go-to coffee setup
A big thank you to our podcast supporters who keep the podcast alive! To submit a question for the podcast, and to become a podcast supporter, head over to ThatTriathlonLife.com/podcast
This week, we start by talking about the magic that was Eric and Paula's wedding, and then we move on to your questions. This week we talked about:
- Racing when feeling unprepared
- Other potential race distances for triathlon at the Olympics
- Riding etiquette on a paved rail trail
- The income economics of being a pro triathlete
- What power meter to use for an outdoor bike, and a trainer bike
- Racing 70.3 as a 56-year-old with some concerns over heart safety
- Why Paula likes crit racing
- Racing XTERRA World Championships, and whether it's worth it or not
A big thank you to our podcast supporters who keep the podcast alive! To submit a question for the podcast, and to become a podcast supporter, head over to ThatTriathlonLife.com/podcast
This week we start by talking generally about the men's and women's race at the Olympics, and then we get to your listener submitted questions. This week we discuss:
- Water quality issues at the Olympics
- Favorite Olympic events
- Did the weather for the Olympic TT affect Paula's desire to race it?
- Rear bike lights for aero seat posts
- Bang-for-buck: aero race wheels vs treadmill
- Riding off-road in the offseason to keep your road bike in good shape
- Go to supplement for training and racing
- How to cycle in nylon plated race running shoes
A big thank you to our podcast supporters who keep the podcast alive! To submit a question for the podcast, and to become a podcast supporter, head over to ThatTriathlonLife.com/podcast
This week we start out with some "Bike Tech With Eric" and then we move on to your questions! This week we discussed:
- What to look for when buying a used carbon bicycle
- Wheather or not ceramic components are worth it
- How loud a waxed chain should be
- Crank length
- How much faster we swim in a wetsuit
- Side stitches
- The On Cloudboom Strike prototype shoe
- Gloves or no gloves for mountain biking
- Best bike for an older athlete getting into riding road and trail
A big thank you to our podcast supporters who keep the podcast alive! To submit a question for the podcast, and to become a podcast supporter, head over to ThatTriathlonLife.com/podcast
This week we had a classic TTL episode for you. We played our new game "Shred or Bed" and then moved on to your questions. This week we talked about:
- Running without a watch.
- Bike setups to neutralize Eric, Paula, and Nick.
- Are carbon cycling shoes worth it? What benefit do they provide?
- Post 70.3 recovery for pro athletes.
- How do Eric and Paula cool down after their runs?
- TTL vs Eric and Paula.
- The ethics and legality of e-bikes on mountain bike trails.
- Romantic relationships in and out of triathlon.
Thank you so much to our podcast supporters! To submit a question for the podcast, and to become a podcast supporter, head over to ThatTriathlonLife.com/podcast
This week, we started with some triathlon Rapid Fire talking about favorite and least favorite swim bike run workouts, announced a partnership with Tailwind Nutrition, and then we moved on to your questions! We talked about:
- Sneakers on clipless pedals
- Do you need to follow structured workouts if you're riding outdoors?
- Sport preference for an hour record
- How to figure out if you're a better 70.3 or full distance athlete
- How much back-to-back racing is too much?
- How to do a course recon in Xterra
- Mid-race candy choice
- Mantras and positive self-talk preferences.
Thank you to our beloved podcast supporters! To become a podcast supporter, or to submit your own questions for the podcast, head over to Thattriathlonlife.com/podcast
This week we start out with Eric and Paula telling their story of crewing for Heather Jackson as she ran her way into 7th place at the Western States 100 mile ultramarathon, and then move on to your questions. This week we talked about:
- Best bang for your buck upgrade for a newbie triathlete.
- What to do with a wet and dirty bike after a race.
- How important is bike and run diversity to maintain positivity and focus?
- How often should you be swimming open water?
- Best camera for a young kid interested in filming action sports.
- Do Eric and Paula keep race logs or journals?
- Powering a Wahoo KICKR from a van.
Thank you to all our podcast supporters for their generous monthly support. You too can become a podcast supporter and submit your questions for the podcast at ThatTriathlonLife.com/podcast
Here are some of the links we referenced in the podcast:
- Orca safety buoy
- TTL Mammoth youtube
- TTL Santa Monica youtube
- Pre-save "Bitter Sweet Symphony" by Nick Goldston
This week Paula talks us through her crazy week traveling to Canada, losing her bike, racing Canadian time trial championships, racing Ironman 70.3 Mont-Tremblant, and winning both! After we hear her dramatic retelling, we move on to questions:
- Do pros need to attend pro briefings at races?
- How Eric and Paula cook in the van.
- Wearing sleeves in cold and wet races.
- Medical checks and stiff competition racing in Italy.
- Where it's ok to look for motivation in Ironman training.
Thank you to our beloved podcast supporters! To become a podcast supporter, or submit your own questions for the podcast, head over to Thattriathlonlife.com/podcast
This week we talk about Paula's experience at T100 San Francisco, Eric and Nick's experience at Nimmo Bay, and answer your questions. This week we talked about:
- Racing both T100 and Ironman Series in the same year
- Health Insurance for professional athletes
- Thoughts on the new Wahoo treadmill
- Paula Olympic thoughts
- Gravel tires for rough roads
- Changing nationality for the olympics
- Bridging the gap between muscular and cardiovascular fitness
A big thank you to our podcast supports who help us keep the podcast ad-free. You can become a podcast supporter as well as submit questions for the podcast at ThatTriathlonLife.com
This week we cut straight to questions! Here's what we covered:
- Do professional triathletes use FTP?
- When to wake up and eat for a 6 AM race
- Gravel bike vs TT bike saddle height and fit
- How easy should an easy ride really be?
- Wearing TTL gear without being a triathlete
- Mountain bike computer placement
- TTL business, and how Eric has learned to run it
- Training and racing in unreleased shoes
- How pros use integrated bike hydration in races
- How Music and creativity overlap with triathlon.
Thank you to our podcast supporters for showing your love and for helping to keep the podcast ad-free.
To submit your own questions, and to become a podcast supporter yourself, head over to ThatTriathlonLife.com/podcast
Come watch the world’s best professional triathletes as they race around the streets of San Francisco at the T100 Triathlon on Saturday June 8th: T100 San Francisco
This week we chat a bit about T100 San Francisco, we meet TTL Devo athlete John Reed, and answer your pressing questions about Triathlon!
- Dealing with old dry tire sealant
- T100 San Francisco course
- Double intense training days
- Different ways to mount/dismount your bike in a race
- Handling and optimizing post race fatigue
- Should a triathlon coach give nutrition advice?
- When to take your first masters swimming class
- TTL Devo athlete John Reed joins us for a chat
- Paula talks about the process of filming the Nike commercial "Snow Day" she was featured in.
Thank you to our incredible podcast supporters. To become a podcast supporter, and to submit your own question for the podcast, head over to ThatTriathlonLife.com/podcast
This week on the podcast we hear from Eric and Nick who both raced this past weekend. Eric raced Xterra North American Championships in Alabama, and Nick raced IM 70.3 Morro Bay. After both race recaps, we also answer a few listener submitted questions about:
- Finding a coach when you're not performance focused
- Why professionals have different wetsuit legal temperature cutoffs
- What to check on your bike before a race
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This week on the podcast, we answer your questions about:
- Strategy for the relay triathlon event in the upcoming Olympics
- How Eric and Paula use caffeine as a racing tool
- Where to mount a bottle on a bike for an Ironman
- Dealing with nutrition logistics without a bento box in a race
- Lack of accommodation availability at IM 70.3 World Championships
- Clip-on aero bars
- Best sunglass tint for trail running
- How to best treat saddle sores
- Training for a marathon in super shoes before the race
A big thank you to our podcast supporters! You can become a podcast supporter and submit your own questions for the podcast at ThatTriathlonLife.com/podcast.
Paula becomes North American Champion by winning IM 70.3 St George! This week we get a race recap from her, and we even get to your triathlon questions. After the race recap we talk about race splits, losing a feel for the water after some time away from the pool, indoor power vs outdoor power, pursuing a hobby outside of triathlon, getting interviewed in T2 while racing, thinking about Ironman race points while racing, the occasional bad workout, and more!
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This week we are in St George, Utah, ready to watch Paula race!
First, we tackled 3 Bike Tech With Eric questions. Eric spoke to the safety of carbon wheels from 2006, how to seat tubeless tires on stubborn rims, and what the best practice is for refilling sealant in tires.
We also talked about how to properly fold away a wetsuit, how beneficial certain running surfaces are for staving off injury, how common it is for pros to get sunburnt, how to pick an airline for travel with a bike bag, how to break through a swimming plateau, how many pairs of goggles is appropriate to have in your swim bag, race day wheel rentals, and a final discussion about the realities of what life will be like post-retirement for Eric and Paula.
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This week we answer your triathlon questions. We discuss getting to bed on time with a job and training, cycling shorts vs cycling bibs, whether or not swim skins keep you warm, xterra fueling, cleaning a waxed chain, becoming a part of triathlon race organizing, bike tech maintenance videos in TTLs future, if it's possible to swim too hard in a race, corduroy TTL hats, the best bike helmet color, and more!
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Here's a link to The Advenire Hotel in St. George that we mentioned in the podcast
This week we answer more of your questions about triathlon! We start with some "This or That" and then move on to talking about racing in a pros only race or in a race mixed in with amateurs, how to incorporate trail running into your training, how Eric fits the bicycles into the van below the bed, how to legally incorporate CBD into training and racing, how to get the TTL jersey in Zwift, wheather or not an aero road helmet is sometimes better than a TT helmet while racing, what Eric's favorite surf movies are, where on the wall to flip turn in the pool when circle swimming, what the perks and benefits are of being a contacted T100 athlete, and we also have an extra question for supporters about action cameras and how to best use them.
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This week Eric and Paula are back in Oregon after 2 months in California. The first half of the episode is dedicated to Paula talking us through her thoughts and feelings during her race at IM 70.3 Oceanside. After getting our race recap fix, we moved onto questions submitted by listeners. Questions about always being sore while training, weather Eric is interested in gravel racing, how to stay warm during a cold race, why a triathlon chamois is uncomfortable, and who Eric and Paula's biggest influences are. We even had the luck to have professional triathlete Kate Curran on at the end to talk about her experience at the race where she finished 7th pro female!
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This week we are recording from Oceanside, CA getting ready for Paula to race Ironman 70.3 Oceanside. We start out with some Bike Tech With Eric talking about rim depth in crosswinds, then we move on to more general triathlon topics. We discussed what to look for in a triathlon saddle, how to handle winds while riding, the less glamorous sides of triathlon, pro bike speeds, waxed chains, trying to make it as a pro while still having a normal job, what kind of recovery shake or smoothie to have post workout, and where we see TTL going in the next 2 years.
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This week we are recording all in the same room in Ventura, CA! We start out with catching up on training and then move onto your questions. Questions about what the best bike computer for triathlon is, the new Wahoo Kickr Run treadmill, how to best volunteer at a triathlon, recovering from a hard training session, swimming in yards vs meters in a pool, managing a drone while on a training session, and how to mentally cope with long injury recovery periods.
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This week we start out with some Bike Tech with Eric regarding chain degreaser and lube, and then move onto more questions from our listeners! Questions about ideal cycling destinations, why pros put their watch on in T2, why certain pros don't use their top sponsor wheels all the time, race mechanics working on too many bikes, headwear choices for racing, efficiently getting into cycling shoes after T1, recovery times as the season progresses, and more!
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This week we hear all about Paula's race in Miami! We get a walkthrough of the whole race, and we get some questions at the end. Questions about the lack of race belts in the T100 races, riding on the trainer in aero vs sitting up, what criteria to consider when trying to find the optimal chainring for a race, and more!
This week, Paula is in Miami to race the first race of 2024 and the first ever race in the T100 series. After talking a bit about the race, we get to your questions about triathlon. Questions about how much faster a wetsuit is compared to a regular swim suit, how to know when to start speed work again after a stress fracture, whether or not to train while sick, how safe hookless wheels are, feeling slow while running on trail, what happened with the AG1 sponsorship, ankle instability while running trail, DIY heel loop for a road/mtb shoe to help in transition, and how to balance triathlon and other fun activities in life.
Thank you to our podcast supporters,! You can submit a question for the podcast as well as become a podcast supporter by heading over to ThatTriathlonLife.com
This week we're all together in Ventura, CA. We talked about whether racing is a necessary part of being a triathlete, switching to tubeless tires, which chainring to stay in during erg mode, are aero bottles faster than no bottles, post exercise appetite suppression, wetsuit shoulder tightness, flip turns, is triathlon is a sport for the rich, and doing a running block when biking and swimming become too inconvenient.
TTL Survey
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This week we start with some hypotheticals regarding racing a marathon, then do some triathlon rapid fire, and finally move onto your questions. Questions about post Ironman blues, getting injured while being coached and how to handle the dynamic, T100 California absorbing the Escape from Alcatraz pro race, storing spares and tools while on the bike, the fairness of keeping the T100 series exclusive to top athletes, espresso vs pour-over, weather or not pros have fitness breakthroughs, and mental walls in training.
To submit your own questions, as well as becoming a podcast supporter, head over to ThatTriathlonLife.com
This week we keep it traditional, and answer your questions about triathlon! Questions about Xterra bike choice, tubeless tire inserts, what to do with old kits, 5km open water swims, minimum speeds to get a benefit from carbon running shoes, regaining confidence after a bike crash, carbohydrate ratios, and cycling cadence efficiency!
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This week we talk triathlon and answer your questions! We talk about mountain bikes, cycling progression, pacing out a hilly course, being single in triathlon, cycling groupsets, transition and racing backpacks, maintaining friendships through endurance training, aero calf sleeves, and whether or not Eric or Paula should coach each other.
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This week we are all together in Ventura, California! We start out by talking a bit about the winners of the #TTLKickChallenge, as well as the newly announced PTO T100 tour. We then do some rapid fire questions and finally move on to your submitted questions. We discussed breaking into the top 20 to race in the T100, how to break up with your coach, improving swimming as a strong cyclist, training while under fueled, dealing with dried sealant in tubeless tires, swim paddle sizing, PTO tour locations, bathroom stops with race kits, and what swim gear to get for the pool.
As always, to become a podcast supporter, as well as to submit your own questions for the podcast, head over to ThatTriathlonLife.com
This week we start out with an anatomy themed TTL Spelling Bee, and then move onto your triathlon questions! We discuss neck and shoulder pain while riding in the TT position, how important training in race order is when doing multiple sports in one day, upgrading from an aluminum bike, what to do when you can't complete a swim workout as planned, foot pain while running on the track, how long to train for your first sprint or olympic distance triathlon, floaty legs being a problem, buying a direct to consumer road bike and having a bike shop work on it, single sided vs dual sided power meters, how good are the best triathletes vs the average pro, flutter kick speed, running in the snow, dog shoes for snow, and how men and women differ in what they get paid in professional triathlon.
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This week we answer your triathlon questions! Questions about what kind of inner tube to use, how to deal with poor eyesight, how to pick the right wetsuit size, finding a group and location for open water swims, lactate testing, why pros don't race triathlon after they retire, short wetsuits, swim training with limited time, racing triathlon as an older man, Eric and Paula's ski and snowboard touring setups, the 2024 race schedule, which bike to ride for Ironman World Championships in Nice, and more!
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This week on the podcast we are all together in Bend, OR. We got to your questions about picking triathlon sponsors, pros interfering with each other's race, form review, and more! To submit your own question, as well as become a podcast supporter, head over to ThatTriathlonLife.com
Watch this episode on youtube.com/@ThatTriathlonLife
This episode was a celebration of our 100th podcast! We were all together in Bend, OR and we thought it would be fun to call some people and chat triathlon while getting it all on camera. Thank you so much to everybody who helped us get here, and to everybody who listens every week.
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Our last episode of 2023 and, as usual, we answered your questions about triathlon! Questions about just "jumping into a 70.3", taking photos and videos while training, what to do with bike tires when riding a trainer all winter, and more!
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Eric's Spotify Playlists:
POW DAY
SHRED TIL BED
This week, for the holidays, we start by talking with Eric and Paula about their experience getting faster in the wind tunnel at Specialized. We discuss what changes they made to get more aerodynamic, and then we got into your questions! Questions about singing lessons to improve breath control in swimming, using SIM shorts as a tool in the pool and in wetsuit legal races, simulating trail runs on the treadmill, and more! To submit your own question, as well as become a podcast supporter, head over to ThatTriathlonLife.com
This week we had 2023 TTL Devo team athlete Tom Davies on the podcast to see how his year in training and racing triathlon as a pro was! After Tom, at minute 37, Eric and Nick debrief their experiences with Sleep Week, and finally at minute 58 we get to a few questions sent in by podcast listeners. You can submit your own questions as well as become a podcast supporter at ThatTriathlonLife.com
How was sleep week for you? Sleep Week Survey
2023 TTL Development team athletes:
Tom Davies
Ali Brauer
Ben Foltz
Jack Stanton-Stock
Kaylee Slade
Minttu Hukka
This week we are back to the three of us talking triathlon. We spent the episode answering your questions. Questions about pedal tightness, fancy treadmills, passion in triathlon, and more! To submit your own questions, as well as become a podcast supporter, head over to ThatTriathlonLife.com
After 7 Ironman victories, 16 70.3 victories, and finishing top 5 at Ironman world championships and 70.3 world championships 4 times each, Heather Jackson is now winning ultramarathons and gravel races. Eric and Paula have known Heather for many years as a friend and training partner, so we thought it would be fun to have her on the podcast to have a laugh and pick her brain!
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This week we have a special, quick Thanksgiving episode. We start out with a call to action to vote in the PTO poll for best pro athlete content, (vote in Instagram stories here @professionaltriathletesorg) and then we move onto your questions. Questions about how max heart rate relates to fitness and age, how easy or hard it is to run with your dog, recovering from a stress fracture, and more! To become a podcast supporter as well as submit your own questions for the podcast, head over to ThatTriathlonLife.com
This week we finally have no races on the calendar, so we focused on answering questions. We talked about using the bike trainer and troubleshooting shifting issues, the new Zwift Hub One, how many riders it takes to safely take (or share) the lane, stack height on triathlon bikes, taking photos while exercising, how we eat before a race, and more!
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Regarding cold feet, we reached out to Jonathan Lee (@leejonathan_) and here’s what he had to say about heated socks:
Heated socks are a game changer, and most allow you to select different heat levels that allow you to maintain comfort through changing conditions. You can get cheap options on AliExpress, but most have the heating elements underneath the toes, and this is uncomfortable and can get super hot in cycling shoes. So if you get those ones and find them uncomfortable, depending on the design of the sock, you can cut out the heating elements and hand sew them to a pair of socks you like. These for example: Winter Moto Heated Socks
As promised, here is the Fly Thermal Jacket Paula talked about on the podcast
This week we spend almost the whole episode hearing about our races at IM 70.3 Los Cabos. There was a lot to talk about, and a lot to learn, so we hope you enjoy it. After the race recaps we also answered a few questions. You can submit your own question, as well as become a podcast supporter by heading over to ThatTriathlonLife.com
This week we get mentally prepared to all go race Ironman 70.3 Los Cabos in Mexico and answer your questions. Questions about remembering workouts, using carbon bikes on a stationary trainer, using a master swim spa for swim training, and more! To submit a question for the podcast, as well as become a podcast supporter, head over to ThatTriathlonLife.com
This week on That Triathlon Life podcast we get together to discuss your triathlon questions. Questions about how to cut your wetsuit to make it easier to take off in T1, how to approach little injuries and niggles, and more! To submit your own questions, as well as become a podcast supporter, head over to ThatTriathlonLife.com
This week we are all together in Bend, recording in the same room! We start by talking a little about the Women's Ironman World Championships in Kona, Hawaii. After some Bike Tech with Eric we move onto your triathlon questions. Questions about visualizing the race, the advantages of different pedal systems, planning out a season with 70.3 world championships in December, recovery tools, and more! To submit your own question, as well as become a podcast supporter, head over to http://www.thattriathlonlife.com
This week we start with some BREAKING NEWS: Ironman is starting its own Pro Race Series where $1.7 million will be allocated at the end of the series to the top ranking athletes. We then go on to make our predictions for Women's Ironman World Championships this weekend in Kona, and finally move on to your questions. Questions about 1x bike gearing, how to handle form degradation in the pool, heavy legs off the bike, and more!
To submit your own question for the podcast, as well as become a podcast supporter yourself, head over to http://www.thattriathlonlife.com
Bike Storage:
Bike Pedal Wall Mount (amazon.com)
This week we start off by getting a recap of Nick's race at Malibu Triathlon, then do a TTL Spelling bee, and finally launch into your questions. Questions about alcohol, when to use or not use a wetsuit in a race, and a deep dive into what it takes to become a successful professional triathlete. To submit your own questions, as well as become a podcast supporter, head over to http://www.thattriathlonlife.com
This week we start by hearing about Paula's second win of the year over in Augusta, Georgia. After her race recap, we go on to answer your questions. Questions about swim rests, swim drafting off of a zig zagging swimmer, training for bad weather, and more! To submit your own questions, as well as become a podcast supporter, head over to http://www.thattriathlonlife.com
This week we are back to our regular format, answering your questions about triathlon! Questions about upgrading an aluminum bike vs buying a new carbon bike, ketones, picking pro races, and more! To become a monthly supporter as well as submit your own questions to be read on the podcast, head to http://www.thattriathlonlife.com
This week we start with some Bike Tech with Eric, and then move onto your questions about triathlon! Questions about adjusting to time zones and climate for a race, how to manage tubeless tires, dog bonking, and more! To become a podcast supporter, as well as submit your own questions for the podcast, head over to http://www.thattriathlonlife.com
This week we start out with our thoughts on the upcoming Ironman World Championships in Nice, France for the men. We then move onto your questions about persistent flat tires, creating safe routes when away from home, dealing with jet leg for a race, and more! To submit your own questions, as well as become a podcast supporter, head over to http://www.thattriathlonlife.com
This week we start by hearing about Paula's experience racing Ironman 70.3 World Championships in Lahti, Finland. We then move onto your questions about XTERRA training, modifying shoes to fit rubber bands, and more! To submit your own questions, as well as become a podcast supporter, head over to http://www.thattriathlonlife.com
This week we learn about Eric's experience racing in the pro field at XTERRA Germany, and we also answer your questions about triathlon, both on and off road. To submit your own questions, as well as become a podcast supporter, head over to http://www.thattriathlonlife.com
This week we start by talking through the PTO US Open where Paula raced and placed 3rd! Not even a week later, she raced in Glasgow, Scotland at UCI Worlds in the time trial. After getting into both of these races, we get to answer some of your questions about digging deep in a race, bike positions changing between triathlon and time trialing, as well as more of your questions! To help support the podcast, as well as submit your own questions for the show, head over to http://www.thattriathlonlife.com/podcast
This week we talk about the next month of racing in the USA and Europe for Eric and Paula. We also answer your questions about the effect of adjusting your training when you're not feeling up for a hard session, cleaning your bike with indoor training, how to handle racing on consecutive days, hand numbness, and more! To submit your own questions, as well as become a podcast supporter, head over to http://www.thattriathlonlife.com
This week we have Pro Triathlete Ellie Salthouse and her partner/coach Zac Collins on the podcast. We've all been friends for years so we thought it would be fun to do our biggest podcast yet. Ellie and Zac help us answer questions about bike sizes between men and women, zig zagging when sighting in open water, cutting wetsuits, and more! To submit your own questions, as well as become a podcast supporter, head over to http://www.thattriathlonlife.com/podcast
This week we start with Eric's 100 mile mountain bike race recap, and then move onto questions. Your questions had us talking about different ways to prepare for hot and humid races, closing the gap between your off the bike run time and your open run time, cooking as a triathlete, and more!
TTL Color Block Collection: http://www.thattriathlonlife.com
Foreign Rider Film: Aerobic Meets Creative: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hSlRsBJuHpA&t=2s
This week we start out with a very special announcement about Eric and Paula, talk about the release of our film with Foreign Rider, and then answer your questions about triathlon! To submit your own questions, as well as become a podcast supporter, head over to http://www.thattriathlonlife.com
This week we have a special guest on the podcast! Eric's sister Elise is a former professional triathlete turned ultra runner who has completed multiple 100 mile races including recently finishing the Western States 100. We talk about her race and then get to your questions about ultra running. Blisters, joint pain, nutrition, mental toughness, the joy of racing, and more! To submit your own questions for a future episode and become a podcast supporter, head over to http://www.thattriathlonlife.com
This week we start off by talking a little about Paula's race, and her thought process throughout. Then we move onto your questions! Questions about hydration bladders in an Xterra, goggle fit, and more! To submit your own question, as well as become a podcast supporter, head over to http://www.thattriathlonlife.com
This week we answer you triathlon questions. Questions about running on new surfaces to help prevent injury, riding in heavy winds, debunking a myth about coca-cola, and more! To help support he podcast, as well as submit your own question, head to http://www.thattriathlonlife.com
This week we start with a little race recap from Eric on his Escape From Alcatraz experience where he got 2nd! We then discuss some TTL apparel updates and get right into your questions! This week we talk about the financials of trying to go pro, improving bike handling skills, the legality of giving race splits as a fan, and more! To become a podcast supporter, as well as submit your own questions, head over to http://www.thattriathlonlife.com
Thanks to everybody who left a review last week, helps the podcast a lot! This week we talked about how sports watches calculate your performance metrics, making sure you keep your iron levels in a healthy place, adjusting power targets for indoor workouts, and more! To become a podcast supporter, as well as submit your own question for the podcast, head over to http://www.thattriathlonlife.com
This week we start with some Bike Tech with Eric, and then get into your questions. Questions about how often you should replace your helmet, tire pressure at elevation, following drafting rules, and more! To become a podcast supporter, and to submit your own questions, head over to http://www.thattriathlonlife.com
This year we spend the first 44 minutes recapping our epic race weekend where all 3 of us raced. After that, we get into questions about triathlon! Questions about dealing with mid-race dread, drafting in non-draft races, sleeping the night before a race, more! To help support the podcast, as well as submit your own question, head over to http://www.thattriathlonlife.com
This week we start out with some rapid fire, and then move onto your questions. Questions about using gravel tires on a road bike, how much to adjust your wattage at altitude, and more! To help support the podcast, and to submit your own questions, head over to http://www.thattriathlonlife.com
This week we spend the majority of the episode talking about the last few races Eric and Paula raced in the US and in Europe. Paula won St. Anthony's Triathlon, and then they both went to race in Ibiza, Spain. We also get to some of your questions about the new drafting detection technology, disc wheels, if wetsuits are worth it, and more! To help support the podcast, as well as submit your own question, head over to http://www.thattriathlonlife.com
This week we start off with a lengthy discussion about doping in triathlon. On Monday, pro triathlete Collin Chartier was caught for taking EPO, a performance enhancing drug. As ugly as it is, it's an important topic, and something we feel very strongly about. Despite this, we still did our best to answer your questions about triathlon. Questions about mountain bike fits, mental health in sport, racing full distance Ironman races as a young athlete, riding in flats, and more! To help support the podcast, as well as submit your own questions, head over to http://www.thattriathlonlife.com
This week we have special guest Kate Courtney on the podcast to help us answer questions. Everything from Zwift riding, training with music, to sports psychology and therapy. To submit your own questions, and help support the podcast, head over to http://www.thattriathlonlife.com
This week we are all together yet again, in Flagstaff, AZ. Back to a bit more normal podcast structure, we answer your questions about triathlon! This week we touched on gravel bikes as your do-it-all bike, tubeless tires, stress fractures, and much more. To help support the podcast, as well as submit your own questions, head over to http://www.thattriathlonlife.com
This week we recorded all together in the TTL van, where Eric and Paula talked about their race experiences at IM 70.3 Oceanside as well as the weekend as a whole. After talking about the race, we got into questions from you! Questions about swimrun, shifting around on the TT bike, adapting to aerobars, and more! To help support the podcast, as well as submit your own questions, head over to http://www.thattriathlonlife.com
Our first ever live podcast! Thank you so much to On for partnering with us to put on this incredible event. We had the honor to have our friend Chelsea Sodaro here with us talking about triathlon, racing IM 70.3 Oceanside, and answering your questions live in front of an audience. To submit your own questions, help support the podcast, and check out our TTL gear, head over to http://www.thattriathlonlife.com
This week we are all together in Santa Monica, CA! Next week Eric & Paula are racing Ironman 70.3 Oceanside, so we are getting all psyched up together. The TTL Devo team is officially announced and then we get onto your questions. This week we answer questions on how to ride easy on Zwift, racing in the wind with deep wheels, taper scaries, and more! To submit your own questions, as well as help support the podcast, head over to http://www.thattriathlonlife.com
Also, for updates on our whereabouts for 70.3 Oceanside, head over to the TTL instagram https://www.instagram.com/that.triathlonlife/?hl=en
This week we start by talking a bit about our experience in the Specialized Win Tunnel, and how we got more aero and efficient. We then answered your questions about what to do when accidentally dropping race nutrition, how to address returning to training after having COVID, reaching ideal running cadence, and more! To submit your own question, as well as help support the podcast with your monthly subscription, head over to http://www.thattriathlonlife.com
This week we are all together on the same bed in a hotel room, right near the Specialized Win Tunnel, where Eric and Paula are getting their race positions dialed in. We also are very proud to announce the birth of the TTL development team. Of course, we also got to answer your questions about Strava monthly fitness, good snack foods for an endurance athlete on the go, running recovery on the Lever, and more! To help support the podcast, as well as submit your own questions, head over to http://www.thattriathlonlife.com
This week we start by talking through Eric and Paula's lab testing on the bike, and then move onto your questions about saddles designed for women, river swims, rollers, and more! To help support the podcast, as well as submit your own questions, head over to http://www.thattriathlonlife.com
Here's a link to a couple of things we mentioned in the podcast
Radsport Ibert: https://shop.radsport-ibert.de/en/
Dynaplug: http://www.dynaplug.com
This week we start by discussing the new PTO points and ranking system which has put Paula as the #3 female long course triathlete in the world! We then move onto questions about vegan diets and performance, how many hours do pros really train, how good are swim skins, swim speed stagnation, and much more! To help support the podcast, as well as submit your questions, head over to http://www.thattriathlonlife.com
This week we finally get into a topic of great importance, women's health in sport. Paula shares her experience as a young female athlete, and how pushing herself beyond healthy limits had mental and physical repercussions. We also talked about recovery footwear, sensory deprivation tanks, and more! To submit your own questions, and to become a podcast supporter, head to http://www.thattriathlonlife.com
This week we focus on swimming and get Eric and Paula's professional perspective on some questions you all sent in about swimming. We also answer a few bike and run questions about wind and soft surface training/racing amongst others. To submit your own questions, help support the podcast, and check our gear, head over to http://www.thattriathlonlife.com
This week, as usual, we talk triathlon. We get into questions about TT bikes vs Triathlon bikes, counting calories as professional athletes, open water swim safety, and much more! To submit your questions, help support the podcast, and check out our gear, head over to http://www.thattriathlonlife.com
This week we start by discussing Paula's new shoe sponsor, On! We then play some This or That, and get into your questions. We touch on the Norwegian method, run speed cadence, and much more. To submit your questions, support the podcast, check out some gear, and more, head over to http://www.thattriathlonlife.com
This week we, as usual, answer your triathlon related questions. This week about treadmill running and how it translates outdoors, swimming gallops, how to address niggles, and much more. Thanks so much to our podcast supporters! To help support the podcast, check out our gear, and submit your questions, head over to ThatTriathlonLife.com
All together in the same room again this week! We started with some Bike Tech with Eric, and then straight into your questions about triathlon swim technique, cleat positioning, electronic shifting, and much more! To submit questions, and support the podcast, head over to http://www.thattriathlonlife.com/podcast
Happy new year! We're all together in Bend, OR this week to record the podcast and work on some new fun projects. This week we get Eric to try and spell Italian coffee vocabulary, and then get right into your questions. Questions about indoor trainers, rollers, training for multi-day cycling events, remote coaching, and more! To submit your own questions to the podcast, head over to http://www.thattriathlonlife.com
This week we have our last podcast episode of 2022, so we wanted to reflect on what this year was like as athletes. We also got to talk about how ultra marathons can help with triathlon training, feeling safe as a woman while on a run or ride, and more. To submit a question and support the podcast, head over to
Happy holidays everyone! This week we start off with 10 potential gift ideas for a triathlete, and what makes them good/bad. A lot of the questions this week were centered around the off-season, so we indulged in those. We also talked about picking the fastest line in a river swim, caffeine intake, working on your weakest sport, bike chain cleanliness, and more! To submit your questions and support the podcast, head over to http://www.thattriathlonlife.com
This week Eric and Paula begin their off-season, so we get some insight from them on how to go about handling the ups and downs of temporarily pulling back from sport. We also have our first legitimate perk for our podcast supporters: 25% of on Castelli gear! You can submit your questions and support the podcast at http://www.thattriathlonlife.com
This week we started with Paula's riveting recap from Ironman 70.3 Indian Wells, and then we move onto your questions about swimming faster, running shoes, breaststroke swimming in a race, and more! To support the podcast and submit your questions, head over http://www.thattriathlonlife.com
Next week Paula, and maybe Eric, are racing Ironman 70.3 Indian Wells. We talk a little bit about that, and answer your triathlon questions! Questions about fueling on the bike for a good race, favorite Zwift courses, using kJs as a training metric, and more! To submit your questions, support the podcast, as well as check out TTL gear, head over to http://www.thattriathlonlife.com
We recorded this on thanksgiving day, and we are all very thankful for all of you listening to the podcast! This week we spend a huge chunk of time answering bike questions on "Bike Tech with Eric". Lot's of good ones this week. After that we move straight onto more general questions about triathlon. To submit your questions, head over to http://www.thattriathlonlife.com
This week, thanks to our subscribers, we have a brand new recording setup for Eric and Paula in Bend! We start out with some fun This or That with TTL, and then move right onto questions. Questions about toenails turning black, swim strokes other than freestyle, split boarding, winter training, and much more. To support the podcast, submit a question, and check out gear, head over to http://www.thattriathlonlife.com
This week Paula surprises us with a new segment called “Pop Quiz with Paula” and then we go right into your questions. Questions about clipping into your shoes in T1, using stationary bikes with power meters at the gym, how pros warm up before a race, and more! To help support the podcasts, and submit your question, head over to http://www.thattriathlonlife.com/podcast
This week we are over the moon with Paula's 2nd place finish at Ironman 70.3 World Championships in St. George, Utah. We spend the first 30 minutes recapping Paula and Eric's races, so feel free to skip to 30 minutes if you want to go straight to questions. This week we talk about sweaty visors, watch bands, race week logistics, and much more. Head over to http://www.thattriathlonlife.com to submit your questions, and for TTL gear.
We're all in the same room this week! Recording from IM 70.3 World Championships in St. George, Utah. Both Eric, and Paula are racing this weekend so we spent a little time talking logistics and pre race excitement before moving onto a Bike Tech with Eric, then straight into questions. We talk about training partners, how long to rest between races, recording swim workouts, and more! To help support the podcast, keep it ad free, and for gear, head over to http://www.thattriathlonlife.com
This week we start out with some "this or that with TTL" and then move right on to your questions! Questions about being a mom and racing competitively, using the Lever treadmill system for injury and more, what cycling groupsets are worth it, and much more! For gear and all things TTL, head over to http://www.thattriathlonlife.com
This week we let out our post Kona blues, and answer some of your Triathlon questions. Questions about why a professional would need a coach, winter triathlons, van life and more! For a video about the TTL van, click here: https://youtu.be/vJ_MzGZiWfU
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This week we finally introduce an option to support the podcast at: https://thattriathlonlife.com/podcast
We make our Kona predictions, play a round of TTL Spelling Bee, and then move straight on to your questions! Triathlon questions about being too cold, winter motivation to train, how to keep slow runs slow, and more! For gear, head over to http://www.thattriathlonlife.com
This week we start out with Eric giving us his expert opinions on tires in our "Bike Tech with Eric" segment. After that, straight into questions about Triathlon! How often Eric and Paula do speed work, power meters, split boarding, and more! For gear and our new collaboration with Dusty Nabor Wines, head over to http://www.thattriathlonlife.com
This week we start with Paula going over the triathlon she raced in Dallas, then we introduce a new segment called "hot or not", and finally we get to your questions about triathlon! we discuss if it makes sense to use a road bike or a triathlon bike for a specific course, taking "pulls" in a pro race, paying your coach during a hiatus, and more! For the new TTL swim caps and more, head over to http://www.thattriathlonlife.com
This week we changed the format of the podcast a bit to give the full run down of the two triathlons the boys raced. First Eric's big win in Santa Cruz and then Nick's tragic defeat at Ironman Wisconsin. Next week we will be back to our normal groove after discussing Paula's PTO race. For gear head over to http://www.thattriathlonlife.com
This week Eric and Nick gear up to race triathlons this weekend. Eric is racing IM 70.3 Santa Cruz and Nick is doing his first Ironman in Wisconsin! Paula hits the boys with some rapid fire questions and then we go straight into your questions about picking an A race in North America, the best kind of mountain bike for Leadville, if shaving your legs is worth it, and more! For some TTL gear, head over to http://www.thattriathlonlife.com
This week we start out with a recap of a 100 mile ultra that Eric's sister raced, then some Bike Tech with Eric about wheels and tires, and finally we move on to your questions about triathlon! We discuss the strength of carbon wheels, racing at altitude and how soon before the race you should be getting there, putting on wet wetsuits, and more! For gear, head over to http://www.thattriathlonlife.com
Paula crushes at The Collins Cup triathlon where she won her matchup! Paula gives us her rundown of the race and then we move onto questions. We then get right into your questions about what to do with power meter data, how much kicking pros do during the swim, and much more! For gear head over to http://www.thattriathlonlife.com
The most anticipated guest we've had, the world renowned Trixie Mattel joined Eric, Paula, and Nick on this episode. We started with explaining to Trixie what the Collins Cup is, then did a special version of the TTL spelling bee where Eric had to spell Drag Queen names, and finally we got to your questions about injury, staying motivated, and more! Head over to http://www.thattriathlonlife.com for gear and inspiration.
This week we start off by getting a little triathlon race recap from Eric's win at XTERRA Portland. We get into some philosophy with a "This or That" segment. And finally we get into your questions about nutrition, Paula's TT future, training with professionals as an age grouper, and more! For gear and everything else, head over to http://www.thattriathlonlife.com
This week we start off our triathlon show with some Bike Tech with Eric. Eric lets us know when to replace your chainring, how to adjust your brake level reach, and what PSI you should be running our tires at. From there we get straight into your triathlon questions about how and when to shift properly, dealing with burn-out as a professional, racing at altitude without the preparation, and more! For gear and more, head over to http://www.thattriathlonlife.com
Paula had a fantastic race at the PTO Canadian Open triathlon. Eric and Nick talk about their race experiences as well, and then we even answer a few questions about the race at the end. Check out http://www.thattriathlonlife.com
This week we get ready to all go race a triathlon in Edmonton, Alberta for the PTO Canadian Open! Paula racing on Saturday, Eric and Nick on Sunday. In this episode we continue to answer your questions about close calls on the bike, balancing the bike/run effort in a race, van life, grizzly bears and more! Head over to http://www.thattriathlonlife.com for TTL gear
This week we answered more of your Triathlon questions. Ones about improving your swim as a triathlete, some simple tips on descending faster, tapering for a 70.3 as a pro vs age grouper, how bike pickup works at the end of a race, and more! Head over to http://www.thattriathlonlife.com to check out our gear!
This week we are back into our groove, answering your questions about triathlon. We start with "This or That with TTL" and then go straight into questions sent in by you! We talk about the new TTL gear that just came out, dealing with race anxiety, returning form injury and much more. Check out the new apparel here: http://www.thattriathlonlife.com
This week we had a quick turnaround from last week, but we still somehow got enough triathlon questions to do an episode thanks to all of you. We did some bike tech with Eric, discussed what it takes to make it onto the start list of PTO Edmonton, talked about how important equipment is, and more! Check out http://www.thattriathlonlife.com
Everybody raced this past week, so Paula spends a little time talking about her TT Canadian national championship win, Eric talks about his epic mountain bike race, and Nick talks about his Sprint Triathlon race in San Diego. We then go onto answering questions about cleaning bottles, moving from sea level to altitude, and much more. If you want to see more about how Paula's race went, go check out the video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P_JXsstHuAI
This week we got to record the pod in the same room! Nick visits bend to help shoot for Paula who is racing PTO Canadian Open triathlon. Questions about Zwift courses, and when to choose what. Why using a power meter can help even for xterra races, vaporfly vs alphafly, and more! head over to http://www.thattriathlonlife.com
This week we break down Eric's amazing performance and win at Escape From Alcatraz; one of the most storied and historic races in triathlon. We answer questions about side stitches and how we handle them, bilateral breathing and when we use it, and much more! Check out http://www.thattriathlonlife.com
This week we start by going into Eric and Paula's race in Chattanooga where Paula got 2nd, and Eric got 7th. Eric earned his spot for IM 70.3 World Championships, and a big jump in the PTO rankings. We then get into some questions about using super shoes on gravel, heat acclimation, recovery time after a race, and much more. For everything else, head over to http://www.thattriathlonlife.com
We discuss Triathlon with the man who helped it become relevant off the race course. Talbot currently creates all of Lionel Sanders' YouTube videos, as well as compelling race week content for many other pro triathletes. He has helped build and shape triathlon media on YouTube and beyond, so we are extremely happy to have him as our first guest. For everything TTL, visit http://www.thattriathlonlife.com
This week we start by briefly talking about Ironman World Championships, then we get some rapid fire questions in. We do a deep dive into dealing with failing triathlon workouts and some questions about staying calm in open water, as well as junk miles and more! For everything else, head over to http://www.thattriathlonlife.com
We start by doing a race recap from St Anthony's Triathlon where Eric got 5th, and Paula won! Then we move onto questions about how to spend money on some smart upgrades, what sponsors actually pay for, and much more! For anything else, head over to http://www.thattriathlonlife.com
This week we start with some Bike Tech with Eric where he tells us when to change our chain, how to clean our bike, and who should use a standard vs compact crankset. After lightly roasting Eric, we moved onto questions about our favorite swim/bike/run workouts, where to eat in a race, being self coached, and more! For everything else, head over to http://www.thattriathlonlife.com
This week we start with a quick "Rapid Fire", and then move into some questions about Triathlon. We talk about what makes zwift better that some competitors, Paula's Canadian accent, Alcatraz and LA tri, and more. For everything else head over to http://www.thattriathlonlife.com
This week we start things off with the fan favorite "TTL Spelling Bee", then move straight into questions. We talk about training in metric vs imperial, long distance off road triathlons, lower back pain while riding, a good first bike, and much more! For everything else, head over to http://www.thattriathlonlife.com
What a weekend. Our first time recording the podcast in the same room! Well, technically we were in Eric and Paula's Van, but still. We start with Ironman 70.3 Oceanside race talk and get to hear what Eric and Paula's races were like. The next day, Nick went to Las Vegas for the Grammys, where a song he produced ended up winning as part of the best blues contemporary album. Finally we get to some questions about the race sent in from all of you. For more, head over to http://www.thattriathlonlife.com
Eric and Paula are both racing in the Ironman 70.3 triathlon in Oceanside, CA on Saturday. We get a little into what that experience will be like for them, as well as some tips that other athletes racing this weekend can use. We also answered some other questions about bike shoes, if disc wheels are a good idea, and what other upgrades are worth investing in to get a little faster on the bike course. See you all in Oceanside this weekend! For more, check out http://www.thattriathlonlife.com
This week we start with some "This or That with TTL" to warm things up, and then go straight into questions. We touch on how we would structure an Eric, Paula, and Nick relay. We discuss the pros and cons of a waxed chain and if it's right for you, strength training and its importance for a triathletes, building your own bike, and more! For everything else, head to http://www.thattriathlonlife.com
Back to our usual selves, Eric answers some questions in our segment "Bike Tech with Eric", we touch on how That Triathlon Life started, and then move onto questions sent it by TTL Nation. Clip on bars or full TT setup? Pedicure or tinkering? Cake or pie? Head to http://www.thattriathlonlife.com
This week we start off debriefing the Couples Triathlon that happened over the weekend, and then dive into some questions. We talk about how sleeping poorly the night before a triathlon effects your race, why pros are so interested in racking up PTO points, inclusivity in the sport, and more. Visit http://www.thattriathlonlife.com to learn more
Eric and Paula are racing in there first ever couples triathlon in a few days, so we go into the details about that, as well as answer some questions about getting lean on purpose vs by accident, what kind of racing regrets we have, alcohol preferences, and spirit animals. For more, go check out http://www.thattriathlonlife.com
In this episode we touch on how to stay focused when training for triathlon indoors, as well as some bike tech tips from Eric, rapid fire questions, and many more triathlon questions. For more, head over to https://thattriathlonlife.com
We revisit Paula's London Olympic triathlon experience, as well as go into ethical questions about qualification, doping, and tons of other short form questions sent in about the olympics. For more, check out http://www.thattriathlonlife.com
We get into managing peak fitness as a professional vs amateur triathlete, the stresses of being a professional triathlete outside of training and racing, as well as introducing a new segment called "this or that". For this week's iteration, Eric & Paula have to guess if a weird name is a running shoe, or a metal band. Check out http://www.thattriathlonlife.com for much more.
In this week's show Eric shows his alien-like spelling skills in our first ever spelling bee segment. We learn about everybody's running PRs, who's the best cook, and a rapid fire bike repair segment where Eric tells us which repair should be done at home, and what is best left for the shop. Listen in to hear all the rest of the fun stuff we get into! Head over to https://thattriathlonlife.com for more.
Eric, Paula, and Nick officially take their first questions from TTL nation! They go into some nuances about olympic qualifications, Eric and Paula pick a favorite sport from swim, bike, run, and we find out who would pick coffee over sweets. There's much more so make sure you listen to find out. Thanks for listening and subscribing!
Breaking the ice and getting into the waters of podcasting, Eric Lagerstrom and Paula Findlay use their professional triathlete wisdom to shed some light on endurance training, dog ownership, winter living in Bend OR, and much more in the very first episode of That Triathlon Life Podcast. They are joined by their friend Nick Goldston, who is a songwriter/music producer and an overly excited amateur triathlete. Thanks for being a part of our first episode!