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That Triathlon Life Podcast

That Triathlon Life

184 episodes

6 days ago

This week, Nick gets redemption for his Ironman Wisconsin DNF from 2022 and officially becomes an Ironman. We share some updates on Team TTL, give a preview of what Eric can expect in his first Swimrun race, and even get to some listener-submitted questions. This week we discussed: Our favorite mid-day snacksJet lag and trainingRacing in buoyancy shorts instead of a wetsuitWhen to replace a tubeless tireOur favorite places to live and race in the worldA big thank you to our podcast supporters...

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This week, Nick gets redemption for his Ironman Wisconsin DNF from 2022 and officially becomes an Ironman. We share some updates on Team TTL, give a preview of what Eric can expect in his first Swimrun race, and even get to some listener-submitted questions. This week we discussed: Our favorite mid-day snacksJet lag and trainingRacing in buoyancy shorts instead of a wetsuitWhen to replace a tubeless tireOur favorite places to live and race in the worldA big thank you to our podcast supporters...

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That Triathlon Life Podcast

Nick becomes an IRONMAN, Eric gets ready to race his first Swimrun, and more!

This week, Nick gets redemption for his Ironman Wisconsin DNF from 2022 and officially becomes an Ironman. We share some updates on Team TTL, give a preview of what Eric can expect in his first Swimrun race, and even get to some listener-submitted questions. This week we discussed: Our favorite mid-day snacksJet lag and trainingRacing in buoyancy shorts instead of a wetsuitWhen to replace a tubeless tireOur favorite places to live and race in the worldA big thank you to our podcast supporters...

5 days ago

1 hour 2 minutes

That Triathlon Life Podcast

Paula get's 2nd at the T100 French Riviera Triathlon, Team TTL unveil, and more!

This week we had an extra exciting episode. Paula gets into detail about her best-ever T100 finish, taking 2nd in the French Riviera. Eric also unveils Team TTL, and we even get to questions this week. Our topics included: Who would win a 70.3: Ledecky, Pogacar, or Kipchoge?Picking between Ironman 70.3 Victoria and T100 VancouverUsing poles in ultra racingPaula's skin and hair care between sessionsHow we all deal with photo and video storage A big thank you to our podcast supporters who keep...

1 week ago

1 hour 9 minutes

That Triathlon Life Podcast

Heat training for cold triathlon races, protein shakes, and more!

This week Eric and Paula are living their summer dreams in France as Paula gets ready to race the T100 French Riviera. We talk through the race course, the age group race, and what life has been like in Fréjus, before moving on to listener-submitted triathlon questions. Topics this week include: Smack talk in triathlonPicking a TT helmet without wind tunnel accessHow far up the road to look in a TT positionEric racing in hot conditions with a history of heat strokeThe most gratifying part of ...

2 weeks ago

59 minutes

That Triathlon Life Podcast

Coached triathlon workouts, DNFs DNSs, and more!

This week we are back to our classic TTL Podcast episode format, starting with some Bike Tech With Eric, some life updates, and answering listener submitted questions. This week we discussed: Tubeless tires for heavier ridersTire sealant with latex inner tubesWhat Eric writes on his hands during racesNutrition strategies for open water swimmingRunning through transition with your bikeOur most memorable DNFsDealing with motion sickness while swimmingIncorporating outdoor workouts in...

3 weeks ago

56 minutes

That Triathlon Life Podcast

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

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 routineWeekly massage — what actually gets worked onTips for supporting a first-time trail racerPeloton and live spin classesPrivate lap pool or private chef?Split shorts vs. half tightsAdult-onset swimming tips for a pro trail runnerTraining for running in a hilly locationHow important is cooling down?Race radios in triathlon A big thank y...

1 month ago

1 hour 6 minutes

That Triathlon Life Podcast

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

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 fitnessPracticing for 180-degree turnsThe importance of sticking closely to workout timesSki touring setupsAquabikeRacing Athena/Clydesdale vs. age groupHow short is too sh...

1 month ago

1 hour

That Triathlon Life Podcast

Paula races IRONMAN 70.3 BOISE, performance plateaus, and more!

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 trainingThoughts on the aquabike categoryBreaking through performance plateaus, mentally...

1 month ago

1 hour 2 minutes

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...

1 month 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 ...

2 months 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 months 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...

2 months 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...

2 months 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...

2 months 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...

3 months 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...

3 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...

3 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...

4 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...

4 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’...

4 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...

4 months ago

1 hour