That Triathlon Life Podcast

This week we start out with some "Bike Tech With Eric" and then we move on to your questions! This week we discussed:What to look for when buying a used carbon bicycleWheather or not ceramic components are worth itHow loud a waxed chain should beCrank lengthHow much faster we swim in a wetsuitSide stitchesThe On Cloudboom Strike prototype shoeGloves or no gloves for mountain bikingBest bike for an older athlete getting into riding road and trailA 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 had a classic TTL episode for you. We played our new game "Shred or Bed" and then moved on to your questions. This week we talked about:Running without a watch.Bike setups to neutralize Eric, Paula, and Nick.Are carbon cycling shoes worth it? What benefit do they provide?Post 70.3 recovery for pro athletes.How do Eric and Paula cool down after their runs?TTL vs Eric and Paula.The ethics and legality of e-bikes on mountain bike trails.Romantic relationships in and out of triathlon.Thank you so much to our podcast supporters! To submit a question for the podcast, and to become a podcast supporter, head over to ThatTriathlonLife.com/podcast

This week, we started with some triathlon Rapid Fire talking about favorite and least favorite swim bike run workouts, announced a partnership with Tailwind Nutrition, and then we moved on to your questions! We talked about:Sneakers on clipless pedalsDo you need to follow structured workouts if you're riding outdoors?Sport preference for an hour recordHow to figure out if you're a better 70.3 or full distance athleteHow much back-to-back racing is too much?How to do a course recon in XterraMid-race candy choiceMantras and positive self-talk preferences.Thank you to our beloved podcast supporters! To become a podcast supporter, or to submit your own questions for the podcast, head over to Thattriathlonlife.com/podcastFor podcast supporters: here is a link to the Tailwind Nutrition High Carb Fuel beta test. Remember to use your TTL supporter email when you sign up.High Carb Fuel

This week we start out with Eric and Paula telling their story of crewing for Heather Jackson as she ran her way into 7th place at the Western States 100 mile ultramarathon, and then move on to your questions. This week we talked about:Best bang for your buck upgrade for a newbie triathlete.What to do with a wet and dirty bike after a race.How important is bike and run diversity to maintain positivity and focus?How often should you be swimming open water?Best camera for a young kid interested in filming action sports.Do Eric and Paula keep race logs or journals?Powering a Wahoo KICKR from a van.Thank you to all our podcast supporters for their generous monthly support. You too can become a podcast supporter and submit your questions for the podcast at ThatTriathlonLife.com/podcastHere are some of the links we referenced in the podcast:Orca safety buoyTTL Mammoth youtubeTTL Santa Monica youtube"Bitter Sweet Symphony" by Nick Goldston

This week Paula talks us through her crazy week traveling to Canada, losing her bike, racing Canadian time trial championships, racing Ironman 70.3 Mont-Tremblant, and winning both! After we hear her dramatic retelling, we move on to questions:Do pros need to attend pro briefings at races?How Eric and Paula cook in the van.Wearing sleeves in cold and wet races.Medical checks and stiff competition racing in Italy.Where it's ok to look for motivation in Ironman training.Thank you to our beloved podcast supporters! To become a podcast supporter, or submit your own questions for the podcast, head over to Thattriathlonlife.com/podcast

This week we talk about Paula's experience at T100 San Francisco, Eric and Nick's experience at Nimmo Bay, and answer your questions. This week we talked about:Racing both T100 and Ironman Series in the same yearHealth Insurance for professional athletesThoughts on the new Wahoo treadmillWahoo Affiliate Link! https://bit.ly/4cxYEW5Paula Olympic thoughtsGravel tires for rough roadsChanging nationality for the olympicsBridging the gap between muscular and cardiovascular fitnessA big thank you to our podcast supports 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

This week we cut straight to questions! Here's what we covered:Do professional triathletes use FTP?When to wake up and eat for a 6 AM raceGravel bike vs TT bike saddle height and fitHow easy should an easy ride really be?Wearing TTL gear without being a triathleteMountain bike computer placementTTL business, and how Eric has learned to run itTraining and racing in unreleased shoesHow pros use integrated bike hydration in racesHow Music and creativity overlap with triathlon.Thank you to our podcast supporters for showing your love and for helping to keep the podcast ad-free.To submit your own questions, and to become a podcast supporter yourself, head over to ThatTriathlonLife.com/podcastCome watch the world’s best professional triathletes as they race around the streets of San Francisco at the T100 Triathlon on Saturday June 8th: T100 San Francisco

This week we chat a bit about T100 San Francisco, we meet TTL Devo athlete John Reed, and answer your pressing questions about Triathlon! Dealing with old dry tire sealant T100 San Francisco course Double intense training daysDifferent ways to mount/dismount your bike in a raceHandling and optimizing post race fatigue Should a triathlon coach give nutrition advice?When to take your first masters swimming classTTL Devo athlete John Reed joins us for a chatPaula talks about the process of filming the Nike commercial "Snow Day" she was featured in.Come watch the world’s best professional triathletes as they race around the streets of San Francisco at the T100 Triathlon on Saturday June 8th: T100 San FranciscoThank you to our incredible podcast supporters. To become a podcast supporter, and to submit your own question for the podcast, head over to ThatTriathlonLife.com/podcast

This week on the podcast we hear from Eric and Nick who both raced this past weekend. Eric raced Xterra North American Championships in Alabama, and Nick raced IM 70.3 Morro Bay. After both race recaps, we also answer a few listener submitted questions about: Finding a coach when you're not performance focusedWhy professionals have different wetsuit legal temperature cutoffsWhat to check on your bike before a race A big thank you to our podcast supporters who help keep this podcast ad-free. You can become a podcast supporter, as well as submit your own question to the podcast at ThatTriathlonLife.com/podcast

This week on the podcast, we answer your questions about:Strategy for the relay triathlon event in the upcoming OlympicsHow Eric and Paula use caffeine as a racing toolWhere to mount a bottle on a bike for an IronmanDealing with nutrition logistics without a bento box in a race Lack of accommodation availability at IM 70.3 World ChampionshipsClip-on aero barsBest sunglass tint for trail runningHow to best treat saddle soresTraining for a marathon in super shoes before the raceA big thank you to our podcast supporters! You can become a podcast supporter and submit your own questions for the podcast at ThatTriathlonLife.com/podcast.