That Triathlon Life Podcast

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Triathlon training with a national team, mobile bike tools, and more! Mar 20, 2025

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The squad is back together—though Eric is battling some post-Patagonia food poisoning. We hear all about his epic experience filming with the Firefly Cycling Club and the wild journey that came with it. After some Rapid Fire, we dive into your questions! This week, we discuss:

Dramatic speed changes with or without a pull buoy
Wildlife safety when training in the wilderness
How often we wash our pool gear
Training solo vs. with a national team
Essential tools to bring on the bike for training and racing
Timing your pre-race carb load
Is triathlon losing its adventurous spirit?

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Triathlon racing wheel depth, night sweats, power meter necessity, and more! Mar 13, 2025

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This week, Eric is in South America shooting a film, so Paula and Nick take on the challenge of a two-person episode. We kick things off with some current events, a round of Swim Sets with Paula, and a brand-new segment, How Hard Can It Be, before diving into your listener questions.

This week, we discuss:

Hot flashes unrelated to menopause
Reducing sugar intake while still fueling training
How pros get their country’s flag at the finish line
Using a trainer to prepare for a hilly race
The role of technical race officials
Racing for one country while living in another
Ideal wheel depth for racing and training
Coordinating training with other athletes
Adjusting training and racing with a newborn
Whether a power meter is necessary for a first race
Wearing Ironman apparel without having done one

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Swim sets with Paula
400 choice
8 x 25 (1 easy, 1 build to fast) on :30
4 x (150 FAST on short rest, 100 easy with :30 rest)
200 ez kick/swim mix
4 x (125 easy with :20 rest, 75 FAST on short rest)
200 ez kick/swim mix
100 cool down

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Triathlon bike bags, tire inserts, racing, and more! Mar 06, 2025

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This week, we huddled around the mic in California to chat about training, racing, and managing fatigue. We covered:

Carbon and aluminum disc brakes vs. rim brakes
Staying fit while on vacation
Last-minute race advice for a novice
Tire inserts for road and mountain biking
Bike bags—what’s worth it?
Our biggest aha moments in sport

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When physical therapy works, when to use swim skins in a triathlon, and more! Feb 27, 2025

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This week, we dove into a variety of listener-submitted questions (and a few rabbit holes). We discussed:

How Eric’s PT for his labral tear is finally working
At what distance a swimskin becomes worth it
Using music in videos and reels without infringing on copyright
Avoiding chlorine rash
How pro athletes recover
Healthy snacks for a hungry triathlete
How to get tickets for Eric and Nick’s film, Look for Things Where You Can Find Them

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Triathlon training with carbon-plated shoes, Caffeine for training and racing, and more! Feb 20, 2025

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This week, we tackled a variety of triathlon topics from listener-submitted questions, including:

Using carbon-plated shoes for everyday training
How to utilize caffeine for training and racing
Can ibuprofen help prevent injury?
Staying aero vs. sitting up on the trainer
Learning from other full-distance athletes
Swim-only open water races
The Tucson Shootout ride
Cleaning a bike indoors

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Eric’s Black Canyon 50K Podium Finish ft. Heather Jackson Feb 13, 2025

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This week, we dive into Eric’s incredible 2nd-place finish at the Black Canyon Ultras 50K trail race! We’re joined by special guest Heather Jackson to break down the race experience, share insights on the mental and physical challenges of ultra running, and discuss what’s next for both of them.

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Triathlon race massage timing, favorite biking and running socks, and more! Feb 06, 2025

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This week, we kick things off with some triathlon news, Eric’s pre-race thoughts on the Black Canyon 50K, a round of rapid-fire questions, and then dive into listener-submitted topics. Here’s what we covered:

Favorite biking and running socks
When to time a massage pre- and post-race
Giro Aerohead II helmet
Electronic shifters: worth it?
Are Ironman tattoos in or out?
Fitting in winter trainer sessions as a young swimmer
Different tire sizes for front and rear wheels
"Taking in" the scenery during a race
Training and logistics of van life with a dog

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Track cycling for triathlon, speed wobbles, Timbits, and more! Jan 30, 2025

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This week on the podcast, Eric kicks things off with the latest triathlon news, we test his skills (and spelling) with the TTL Spelling Bee, and then dive into your hard-hitting triathlon questions. Here’s what we covered:

Using track cycling as a training tool
Packed swim lanes
Barefoot running
Wetsuit fit issues
Speed wobbles
How many Timbits you can eat in 24 hours
Backyard Ultras
Gravel riding backpacks
Our favorite sports films
Using the elliptical and aqua jogging while injured

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Eric's Broken Top FKT Video
Where Aerobic Meets Creative

Racing Together: Endurance athlete relationships, cross current open water swimming, and more triathlon questions! Jan 23, 2025

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This week, we dive into the dynamics of co-existing as an athlete couple and the unique realities that come with it. We also tackled a variety of topics, including:

Carbon-plated running sandals: they are real.
The creative process: What comes first—music or video?
Wahoo Kickr maintenance tips
If you won $5M, would you retire from triathlon?
Shoes that perform well on both pavement and trail in the same run
Open water swimming in a cross current: Tips and tricks
Should you re-index your rear derailleur when switching to the trainer?

A big thank you to our podcast supporters who help keep the podcast alive. You can become a podcast supporter as well as submit questions for the podcast at ThatTriathlonLife.com/podcast
Wahoo Kickr Run
Swim sets with Paula
400 choice
8x 50 as
Odds: 25 head up (polo), 25 DPS
Evens: 25 DPS, 25 build to FAST
6 x (2 x 75 + 2 x 50) on the same interval (example 60 seconds)
75’s are hard; 50’s are easy
5 x 100 pull with paddles as (4 strokes fast off each wall, the rest DPS)
200 cool down choice
= 3000

Why triathlon pros hide their power on Strava, using race sealant, normalized power, and more! Jan 16, 2025

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This week, we kicked things off with some triathlon news, followed by an intense round of “This or That,” and wrapped up with your listener questions. Topics we covered include:

Why some pro triathletes don’t share power numbers on Strava
Is it worth investing in a dedicated trainer bike?
What is normalized power, and how do you use it?
The best part of being a public figure in triathlon
Swim TSS and gauging swim effort effectively
When to replace race sealant in tubeless tires
Using a "crack pipe" to inflate a disc wheel tire
Should you bring a TT bike on a road bike ride?
How Eric balances the highs and realities in TTL YouTube videos
Wearing Cloud Monsters for a trail run: Good or bad?
Tips for improving bike handling skills

A big thank you to our podcast supporters who help keep the podcast alive. You can become a podcast supporter as well as submit questions for the podcast at ThatTriathlonLife.com/podcast

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