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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:

Unbound XL, renting a triathlon bike, open water panic attacks, and more! Jun 04, 2026

Show notes

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

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

Full Ironman fears, 32 inch wheels, triathlon heat training, and more! May 28, 2026

Show notes

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

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 IM 70.3 Chattanooga, developing triathlon mental toughness, and more! May 21, 2026

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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

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

Sherpa-ing a pro triathlete, ERG mode vs. free ride mode, and more! May 14, 2026

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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

Tire size for cycling vs triathlon, bilateral breathing for triathletes, and more! May 07, 2026

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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

Is Strava Toxic? Upgrade components or entire bike? Workout hype song Apr 30, 2026

Show notes

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

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 swim sighting technique, Age-group drafting, and more! Apr 23, 2026

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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

TT position adjustments for triathlon racing, Strava vs joy, and more! Apr 16, 2026

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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.

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

Is shaving weight off a triathlon bike really worth it, and more! Apr 09, 2026

Show notes

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

IM 70.3 Oceanside recap, when to train on your TT bike, and more! Apr 02, 2026

Show notes

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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