That Triathlon Life Podcast

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Finding confidence on a triathlon bike, picking the right trail for a run workout, and more! May 30, 2025

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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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NCAA Triathlon, Speed, and Confidence with TTL Development Team Athlete Lydia Russell May 22, 2025

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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

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 Ironman 70.3 St George to become North American Champion! May 15, 2025

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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

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

Final IM 70.3 St. George hype, who has the best head start in triathlon, and more! May 08, 2025

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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?

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

Back to Kona: Ironman brings men and women’s full distance world championships together again May 01, 2025

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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

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

The Advenire

Disc wheel covers for triathlon racing, portable electric pumps, and more! Apr 24, 2025

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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?

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How water temperature affects swim speed, cleat position, and more! Apr 17, 2025

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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

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

Eric and Nick's multi-sport film release, Paula's new bike, double run days, and more! Apr 10, 2025

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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

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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TTL x Tailwind High Carb Fuel

IM Oceanside 70.3 race recap, film screening recap, and more! Apr 07, 2025

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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

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 watts, practicing race-day nutrition, and more! Mar 27, 2025

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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

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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