T100 Vancouver recap, swimming with a group in the pool, 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 make your tires explode in transition?Random acts of kindness on race dayThe reality of healthcare for up-and-coming pro triathletesEric’s potential swimrun futureA 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, 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 triathlonBikepackingShould you train with elastic laces?Disc vs deep wheels for 70.3 World Championships in MarbellaSunscreen strategy for racingA 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/podcastSwim Sets With Paula:3200 totalWarm Up:300 swim 200 pull 100 kick8x25 as 1 build 1 FAST (800)Main Set:(4x25 fast + 2x150 mid-race effort + 100ez)x3(1500)3x200 pull paddles breathing 3,5,7,3 by 50(600) 300 mix kick/swim cd

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 shaving grams as a mid-pack age grouper?Can you use a triathlon wetsuit for surfing?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 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 podcast alive! To submit a question for the podcast and to become a podcast supporter, head over to ThatTriathlonLife.com/podcast

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 parentsA 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 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 racesWardrobe advice for brick runsHow to make triathlons more environmentally friendlyA 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’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 experience was likeAdversities she’s faced in both college and pro triathlon as a womanAs the Tripod:How we maintain a healthy relationship with "hurt" and "pain" in training and racingDoes Paula’s training shift for T100 racing vs. 70.3?An update on Nick’s flip turn journeyHow Eric’s new elbow injury affects his goals for the seasonWhy experiencing the bad helps us appreciate the goodA 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 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 fromA 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'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 springCycling to work: junk miles or hidden fitness gains?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’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 pas?Paula’s perfect mix of trail, road, and everything in betweenWhy Eric and Paula moved to Bend, ORA 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/podcastThe Advenire