That Triathlon Life Podcast

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 awayThe great debate: underwear or no underwear under run shorts?Rockin’ a trisuit at a gravel race — good idea or fashion faux pa...

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 progressDisc wheel covers and other budget-friendly aero upgradesPortable electric pumps vs. CO₂ cartridgesPeeing during races (yep, we went there)Paula’s favorite sports brasTreadmill face-off: Wahoo vs. WoodwayHow Eric and Paula stay healthy through high training loadsWill multi-sport "video" pros ever be a thing?

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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 componentsTriathlon agents: what they do and how they do itHow water temperature affects swim speedSetting cleats in the far-back positionWhat gear was used to film Look For Things Where You Can Find ThemPaula’s new coachWahoo radar for bike safetyPrepping for the cold waters of Escape from Alcatraz

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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 bikeWhen to sit up out of aero during a raceCrewing tips for ultras and gravel races"Seaso...

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 rashesWhat it’s like riding with the lead motos during a raceGPS trackers with sewn-in pockets for pro kitsHow to take that iconic floating bike photo

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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 aeroWhat data we have displayed on our bike computers and watches during racesWhy slower paces can sometimes leave you feeling more soreStrengthening ankles for trail runningPost-race celebrations, rituals, and guilty pleasuresPreventing crotch numbness from TT ridingDo bigger hands make for better swimming?Our favorite parts about doing the podcastWhen and how to start practicing race-day nutritionHow much lower TT bike watts are compared...

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 buoyWildlife safety when training in the wildernessHow often we wash our pool gearTraining solo vs. with a national teamEssential tools to bring on the bike for training and racingTiming your pre-race carb loadIs triathlon losing its adventurous spirit?

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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 menopauseReducing sugar intake while still fueling trainingHow pros get their country’s flag at the finish lineUsing a trainer to prepare for a hilly raceThe role of technical race officialsRacing for one country while living in an...

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 brakesStaying fit while on vacationLast-minute race advice for a noviceTire inserts for road and mountain bikingBike bags—what’s worth it?Our biggest aha moments in sport

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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 workingAt what distance a swimskin becomes worth itUsing music in videos and reels without infringing on copyrightAvoiding chlorine rashHow pro athletes recoverHealthy snacks for a hungry triathleteHow to get tickets for Eric and Nick’s film, Look for Things Where You Can Find Them

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