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That Triathlon Life Podcast

That Triathlon Life

177 episodes

5 days ago

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 racesIntegrated fuel and hydration setups on modern tri bikesConverting to a waxed chain and what to expectKey workouts for XTERRA-style off-road triathlonsTips for finding pools while travelingChoosing the right tire size for gravel ridingUsing Cat Ears to re...

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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 racesIntegrated fuel and hydration setups on modern tri bikesConverting to a waxed chain and what to expectKey workouts for XTERRA-style off-road triathlonsTips for finding pools while travelingChoosing the right tire size for gravel ridingUsing Cat Ears to re...

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Episodes (20/177)

That Triathlon Life Podcast

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

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 racesIntegrated fuel and hydration setups on modern tri bikesConverting to a waxed chain and what to expectKey workouts for XTERRA-style off-road triathlonsTips for finding pools while travelingChoosing the right tire size for gravel ridingUsing Cat Ears to re...

5 days ago

1 hour 1 minute

That Triathlon Life Podcast

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

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 ridesWhat we eat for lunchAre bigger goggles better?How often pros actually swap or replace their gearHydration beltsHow well pool fitness translates into open waterThe creative process behind scoring the ...

1 week ago

1 hour 7 minutes

That Triathlon Life Podcast

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

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 tiresAre smart goggles allowed in races?Swimming strokes other than freestyleIs it OK to move someone else's bike in transition?Understanding the emotional highs and lows of long-course racingCan heat really ma...

2 weeks ago

1 hour 9 minutes

That Triathlon Life Podcast

Triathlon brick runs, Crewing Western States Ultramarathon, and more!

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 shortsSigning up for a 70.3 with budget gearCommon misconceptions within triathlonBikepackingSh...

3 weeks ago

56 minutes

That Triathlon Life Podcast

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

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 bikeAre pro triathletes vomiting more these days?How much training time you really need for a 70.3Choosing the right wetsuit for your goalsCrafting the ultimate indoor pain caveTips for surviving a 5x supertriIs it worth shavin...

1 month ago

1 hour 1 minute

That Triathlon Life Podcast

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

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 raceDoes swimming with others in the pool actually help?How to drink from a bottle while wearing a TT helmetUnderstanding swim effort using intensity zonesPassing mid-corner during a race on the bikeA big thank you to our podcast supporters who keep the podca...

1 month ago

51 minutes

That Triathlon Life Podcast

Paula's T100 San Francisco race recap, low cycling cadence, and more!

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 coursesAre there any races left with truly challenging swims?Fixing low cadence in cyclingOur 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 ThatT...

1 month ago

53 minutes

That Triathlon Life Podcast

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

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 handsPicking trails for specific types of run workoutsApproaching body composition and performance in triathlonFeeling secure and safe on a triathlon bikeThe ethics of photographing pros at racesWardro...

2 months ago

1 hour

That Triathlon Life Podcast

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

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. GeorgeHow much potential she feels she still hasThe scariest part of racing as a 70.3 proWhat the NCAA triathlon exper...

2 months ago

1 hour 5 minutes

That Triathlon Life Podcast

Paula wins Ironman 70.3 St George to become North American Champion!

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 togetherHow to use gels in a bottlereuccuring nightmaresWhere does "transition 4" come from A big thank you to our podcast supporters who keep the podcast alive! To submit a que...

2 months ago

1 hour 14 minutes

That Triathlon Life Podcast

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

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 edgeDo 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 trainerThe best U.S. cycling spots for early spri...

2 months ago

49 minutes

That Triathlon Life Podcast

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

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’...

2 months ago

57 minutes

That Triathlon Life Podcast

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

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...

3 months ago

1 hour

That Triathlon Life Podcast

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

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 A...

3 months ago

54 minutes

That Triathlon Life Podcast

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

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. 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"Seasons" in tr...

3 months ago

57 minutes

That Triathlon Life Podcast

IM Oceanside 70.3 race recap, film screening recap, and more!

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 A big th...

3 months ago

45 minutes

That Triathlon Life Podcast

Triathlon vs road bike watts, practicing race-day nutrition, and more!

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 sw...

4 months ago

1 hour 1 minute

That Triathlon Life Podcast

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

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...

4 months ago

59 minutes

That Triathlon Life Podcast

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

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 o...

4 months ago

1 hour

That Triathlon Life Podcast

Triathlon bike bags, tire inserts, racing, and more!

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 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 ThatTriathlon...

4 months ago

1 hour 4 minutes