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That Triathlon Life Podcast

Pro Triathletes Eric Lagerstrom, and Paula Findlay, team up with their friend and amateur triathlete Nick Goldston to hang out and answer questions about triathlon. https://www.thattriathlonlife.com

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Latest Episodes:

Men's Ironman World Championships in Kona, buying high end used bikes, and more! Oct 31, 2024

Show notes

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

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Our gift recommendations:
Eric: T-RATCHET + TI-TORQUE KIT
Nick: HX-ONE HOME ESSENTIAL KIT
Paula: Home Mechanic Stand

T100 Lake Las Vegas Triathlon, virtual bike fits, and more! Oct 24, 2024

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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

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

Triathlon vs road bike position, how a taper should feel, and more! Oct 10, 2024

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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

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 races the T100 Ibiza Triathlon, chainring sizes, and more! Oct 03, 2024

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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

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 races UCI TT World Championships, sleeveless triathlon wetsuits, and more! Sep 26, 2024

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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?

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

TTL App, disc wheels on hilly courses, how to handle FTP plateau, and more! Sep 19, 2024

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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

Paula wins Challenge Beijing triathlon, adapting 70.3 training to Olympic distance, and more! Sep 12, 2024

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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

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

Triathlon wetsuits vs open water wetsuits, power on TT bike vs gravel bike, and more! Sep 05, 2024

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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

Triathlon race suits comfort vs speed, Super shoes for slower runners, and more! Aug 29, 2024

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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

Running advice for triathletes, pro triathlete eating practices, and more! Aug 22, 2024

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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

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