That Triathlon Life Podcast

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Power pedals for triathletes, crit racing, Eric and Paula get married, and more! Aug 15, 2024

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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

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Triathlon thrills at the Olympics, racing in nylon plated shoes, and more! Aug 01, 2024

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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

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Eric Races the High Cascades 100, buying a used carbon bike, and more! Jul 25, 2024

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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

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Are carbon cycling shoes worth it, e-bikes on mountain bike trails, and more! Jul 18, 2024

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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.

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Favorite and least favorite triathlon workouts, following structured workouts outdoors, and more! Jul 11, 2024

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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.

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For podcast supporters: here is a link to the Tailwind Nutrition High Carb Fuel beta test. Remember to use your TTL supporter email when you sign up.
High Carb Fuel

Eric and Paula crew Western States 100 mile ultramarathon, best money spent for new triathlete, and more! Jul 04, 2024

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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.

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Paula becomes 3x Canadian TT champion, IM 70.3 Mont-Tremblant champion, and lives to tell the tale Jun 27, 2024

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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.

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PTO San Francisco, new Wahoo treadmill, gravel tire size, and more! Jun 20, 2024

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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
Wahoo Affiliate Link! https://bit.ly/4cxYEW5
Paula Olympic thoughts
Gravel tires for rough roads
Changing nationality for the olympics
Bridging the gap between muscular and cardiovascular fitness

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Do professional triathletes use FTP? Integrated bike hydration, zone 2 training, and more! Jun 06, 2024

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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.

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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

Double intense workout days in triathlon, TTL Devo athlete John Reed joins in, and more! May 30, 2024

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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.

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

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

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