That Triathlon Life Podcast

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Eric races Wy'ast 50K with 7k feet of climbing, running shorts, and more! Aug 14, 2025

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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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Measuring your current triathlon fitness, strictly sticking to workout times, and more! Aug 07, 2025

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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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Paula races IRONMAN 70.3 BOISE, performance plateaus, and more! Jul 31, 2025

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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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Pool toys for triathlon swimming, professional race pacing, and more! Jul 24, 2025

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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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Is Triathlon training and racing healthy? Plus T100 Lake Las Vegas cancellation, and more! Jul 17, 2025

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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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New Ironman World Championship Qualifying System, Smart Goggles in Triathlon, and More! Jul 10, 2025

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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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Triathlon brick runs, Crewing Western States Ultramarathon, and more! Jul 03, 2025

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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

How long should you train for a 70.3 triathlon, picking the right wetsuit, and more! Jun 26, 2025

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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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T100 Vancouver recap, swimming with a group in the pool, and more! Jun 19, 2025

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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

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's T100 San Francisco race recap, low cycling cadence, and more! Jun 05, 2025

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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

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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