TTL App, disc wheels on hilly courses, how to handle FTP plateau, and more!

This week we get ready for Eric's first Ultra: a 50 km race at Smith Rock, OR. We got some Bike Tech with Eric discussing bedding in brakes, and torque wrenches, and then we moved on to your general triathlon questions. This week we discussed:Minimum gear requirements for Unbound GravelDoes bilateral breathing have a place in triathlon?Storing a bike for the winterWhy wear a swim cap?PAULA RAPID FIRE 🔥Forced time away from triathlon - and how to handle itHow to handle a big DNF, especially with family presentA 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

This week we started with discussion around the Ironman Men's World Championships in Kona, and how exciting of a race it was. We did some triathlon and fueling themed "This or That", and then discussed your listener submitted questions. This week, we talked about: Training in/for adverse weather conditionsDifferent greases and lubes for different parts of the bikeReducing cost and waste by willingly declining race swagChanging into sport specific clothing for each leg of an IronmanWhen the "right" time is to accept your pro cardBuying a high end bike from used bike websitesA good gift to buy for someone who loves working on bikesTo panic swim train, or to not panic swim train, that is the questionA big thank you to our podcast supporters who help us keep the podcast ad-free. You can become a podcast supporter as well as submit questions for the podcast at ThatTriathlonLife.com/podcastOur gift recommendations:Eric: T-RATCHET + TI-TORQUE KITNick: HX-ONE HOME ESSENTIAL KITPaula: Home Mechanic Stand

This week, we recorded the podcast together, outside, in Mammoth, CA! We huddled together and got a race recap for the challenging T100 Lake Las Vegas race that took place a couple days prior. Paula gave us the nitty gritty, and then we moved on to some listener-submitted questions. This week we discussed: Racing outside of pro triathlon as a pro triathletesleeping in noisy hotel roomsTop places to live and train in the USAGetting a bike fit through an automated appCheck out the TTL Gravel HoodieA 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

This week, Paula is in Portland, OR for the On Athlete Summit, Nick and Eric are trail running in the Front Range Mountains in Colorado shooting a scene from their film. As usual, we got to chat about triathlon via listener-submitted questions. This week we talked about: How similar Road and TT bike positions should be.Are all high end bike hubs loud? How to order the right size wetsuitTaper, how to do it, why to do it, and how it should feelVolume vs intensity when training in extreme heatHow much testing does something need before it feels okay to use in a raceA 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

This week, we hear all about Paula's race in Spain at the T100 Ibiza triathlon! We are back at our respective homes this week and after the race recap, we dig into your questions! This week we talk about:Chainring sizes and whether it's "cheating" to size downStaying warm for a cold water triathlon swim like xTri CanadamanKeeping the top half of your tri-suit off under your wetsuitTaking a week off from training, and how it affects your fitnessA 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

This week, Eric and Paula are in Ibiza, Spain, getting ready to race T100 Ibiza! This past weekend, Paula competed in the time trial in UCI World Championships, so we started with her story about the whole experience, and then moved on to your triathlon questions! This week, we talked about:Mechanics and in race neutral support for Ironman and T100 races.Do pros wear off-the-shelf cycling kits, or are they custom?Electric bike pumps and what do Eric and Paula use when traveling.Casual road cycling racing, and how to do it.When to say "on your left" in a race.Is it worth upgrading from an old sleeveless wetsuit?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

This week we did our best to piece together an episode in three different places. Eric and Paula were recording from Switzerland with small handheld mics, Nick was without electricity in LA, and our special guest, Jake Senitza was in Florida. Apologies if it isn't our greatest episode but we are very excited about launching the TTL App! This week, we talked about:Swim pacing with or without an Aussie exitIs a disc wheel still worth it on a hilly courseHow to pass 3 hours on Zwift How early to sign up for racesShould you be worried about plateauing FTPElectronic shifting on mountain bikesThe morality of courtesy waving on runs and ridesA 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

This week we get to hear about Paula's experience racing in China at the Challenge Beijing triathlon, and then we move on to your triathlon questions! This week we talked about:What do pros do with their trophiesAlternative races, and virtual racesRepairing tubeless tires at a car tire shopTailoring a 70.3 for Olympic distance racingCycling glovesDeveloping good habits and eliminating bad habits in triathlonA 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

This week we covered a ton of questions but started with some Bike Tech With Eric beforehand. This week we talked about:How to fix grinding gears when on the trainerQualifying for World Championships as a fast age grouperHow to find a coach, and a training planPower difference between TT bike and gravel bikeBar tape varieties on different kinds of bikesOpen water wetsuits vs triathlon wetsuitsHow to handle part of a race being cancelledMechanical vs electronic shifting on triathlon bikeHow much and when to eat before swimmingAdvice for a 10 year old triathleteWould Paula ever fully commit to cycling?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

This week we start out with a TTL Spelling Bee: fueling edition. In the middle of the episode, we challenged ourselves to draw the TTL logo from memory (and with our eyes closed) We then move onto your wonderful questions about triathlon. This week we talk about:Cold plungesTraining plans for maximum funEssential items for van lifeBest type of bike for XTERRATTL PictionarySuper shoes and how effective they are for slower runnersClip-on aero bars on tapered handlebarsWhen to replace a saddleTri suit aerodynamics vs comfortHow to handle dogs and children in bike pathsAcclimating to crazy time zones for racesA 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/podcastSilca Link:Chain Waxing System