This week we answer more of your questions about triathlon! We start with some "This or That" and then move on to talking about racing in a pros only race or in a race mixed in with amateurs, how to incorporate trail running into your training, how Eric fits the bicycles into the van below the bed, how to legally incorporate CBD into training and racing, how to get the TTL jersey in Zwift, wheather or not an aero road helmet is sometimes better than a TT helmet while racing, what Eric's favorite surf movies are, where on the wall to flip turn in the pool when circle swimming, what the perks and benefits are of being a contacted T100 athlete, and we also have an extra question for supporters about action cameras and how to best use them.Thank you so much to our podcast supporters! To submit a question for the podcast, and to become a podcast supporter yourself, head over to ThatTriathlonLife.com

This week Eric and Paula are back in Oregon after 2 months in California. The first half of the episode is dedicated to Paula talking us through her thoughts and feelings during her race at IM 70.3 Oceanside. After getting our race recap fix, we moved onto questions submitted by listeners. Questions about always being sore while training, weather Eric is interested in gravel racing, how to stay warm during a cold race, why a triathlon chamois is uncomfortable, and who Eric and Paula's biggest influences are. We even had the luck to have professional triathlete Kate Curran on at the end to talk about her experience at the race where she finished 7th pro female! To submit your own question, and become a podcast supporter, head over to ThatTriathlonLife.com/podcast

This week we are recording from Oceanside, CA getting ready for Paula to race Ironman 70.3 Oceanside. We start out with some Bike Tech With Eric talking about rim depth in crosswinds, then we move on to more general triathlon topics. We discussed what to look for in a triathlon saddle, how to handle winds while riding, the less glamorous sides of triathlon, pro bike speeds, waxed chains, trying to make it as a pro while still having a normal job, what kind of recovery shake or smoothie to have post workout, and where we see TTL going in the next 2 years. To submit your own questions, and to become a beloved podcast supporter, head over to ThatTriathlonLife.com/podcast

This week we are recording all in the same room in Ventura, CA! We start out with catching up on training and then move onto your questions. Questions about what the best bike computer for triathlon is, the new Wahoo Kickr Run treadmill, how to best volunteer at a triathlon, recovering from a hard training session, swimming in yards vs meters in a pool, managing a drone while on a training session, and how to mentally cope with long injury recovery periods. To submit your own questions, or to become a beloved podcast supporter,  head over to ThatTriathlonLife.com/podcast

This week we start out with some Bike Tech with Eric regarding chain degreaser and lube, and then move onto more questions from our listeners! Questions about ideal cycling destinations, why pros put their watch on in T2, why certain pros don't use their top sponsor wheels all the time, race mechanics working on too many bikes, headwear choices for racing, efficiently getting into cycling shoes after T1, recovery times as the season progresses, and more! If you would like to become a podcast supporter as well as submit your own questions to be potentially answered on the podcast, head over to ThatTriathlonLife.com

This week we hear all about Paula's race in Miami! We get a walkthrough of the whole race, and we get some questions at the end. Questions about the lack of race belts in the T100 races,  riding on the trainer in aero vs sitting up, what criteria to consider when trying to find the optimal chainring for a race, and more!

This week, Paula is in Miami to race the first race of 2024 and the first ever race in the T100 series. After talking a bit about the race, we get to your questions about triathlon. Questions about how much faster a wetsuit is compared to a regular swim suit, how to know when to start speed work again after a stress fracture, whether or not to train while sick, how safe hookless wheels are, feeling slow while running on trail, what happened with the AG1 sponsorship, ankle instability while running trail, DIY heel loop for a road/mtb shoe to help in transition, and how to balance triathlon and other fun activities in life.Thank you to our podcast supporters,! You can submit a question for the podcast as well as become a podcast supporter by heading over to ThatTriathlonLife.com

This week we're all together in Ventura, CA. We talked about whether racing is a necessary part of being a triathlete, switching to tubeless tires, which chainring to stay in during erg mode, are aero bottles faster than no bottles, post exercise appetite suppression, wetsuit shoulder tightness, flip turns, is triathlon is a sport for the rich, and doing a running block when biking and swimming become too inconvenient. TTL SurveyTo submit your own questions for the podcast, as well as become one of our podcast supporter, head over to ThatTriathlonLife.com

This week we start with some hypotheticals regarding racing a marathon, then do some triathlon rapid fire, and finally move onto your questions. Questions about post Ironman blues, getting injured while being coached and how to handle the dynamic, T100 California absorbing the Escape from Alcatraz pro race, storing spares and tools while on the bike, the fairness of keeping the T100 series exclusive to top athletes, espresso vs pour-over, weather or not pros have fitness breakthroughs, and mental walls in training. To submit your own questions, as well as becoming a podcast supporter, head over to ThatTriathlonLife.com

This week we keep it traditional, and answer your questions about triathlon! Questions about Xterra bike choice, tubeless tire inserts, what to do with old kits, 5km open water swims, minimum speeds to get a benefit from carbon running shoes, regaining confidence after a bike crash, carbohydrate ratios, and cycling cadence efficiency!To submit your own questions, and become a podcast supporter, head over to ThatTriathlonLife.com

This week we talk triathlon and answer your questions! We talk about mountain bikes, cycling progression, pacing out a hilly course, being single in triathlon, cycling groupsets, transition and racing backpacks, maintaining friendships through endurance training, aero calf sleeves, and whether or not Eric or Paula should coach each other. To become a podcast supporter as well as submit your very own questions to the podcast, head over to ThatTriathlonLife.comHelp our friend Zack reach his fundraising goal HERE

This week we are all together in Ventura, California! We start out by talking a bit about the winners of the #TTLKickChallenge,  as well as the newly announced PTO T100 tour. We then do some rapid fire questions and finally move on to your submitted questions. We discussed breaking into the top 20 to race in the T100, how to break up with your coach, improving swimming as a strong cyclist, training while under fueled, dealing with dried sealant in tubeless tires, swim paddle sizing, PTO tour locations, bathroom stops with race kits,  and what swim gear to get for the pool. As always, to become a podcast supporter, as well as to submit your own questions for the podcast, head over to ThatTriathlonLife.com

This week we start out with an anatomy themed TTL Spelling Bee, and then move onto your triathlon questions! We discuss neck and shoulder pain while riding in the TT position, how important training in race order is when doing multiple sports in one day, upgrading from an aluminum bike, what to do when you can't complete a swim workout as planned, foot pain while running on the track, how long to train for your first sprint or olympic distance triathlon, floaty legs being a problem, buying a direct to consumer road bike and having a bike shop work on it, single sided vs dual sided power meters, how good are the best triathletes vs the average pro, flutter kick speed, running in the snow, dog shoes for snow, and how men and women differ in what they get paid in professional triathlon. To become a podcast supporter, as well as submit your own question for the podcast, head over to ThatTriathlonLife.com

This week we answer your triathlon questions! Questions about what kind of inner tube to use,  how to deal with poor eyesight, how to pick the right wetsuit size, finding a group and location for open water swims,  lactate testing, why pros don't race triathlon after they retire, short wetsuits, swim training with limited time, racing triathlon as an older man, Eric and Paula's ski and snowboard touring setups, the 2024 race schedule, which bike to ride for Ironman World Championships in Nice, and more! To become a podcast supporter, as well as submit your own question for the podcast, head over to ThatTriathlonLife.com

This week on the podcast we are all together in Bend, OR. We got to your questions about picking triathlon sponsors, pros interfering with each other's race,  form review, and more! To submit your own question, as well as become a podcast supporter, head over to ThatTriathlonLife.com

Watch this episode on youtube.com/@ThatTriathlonLifeThis episode was a celebration of our 100th podcast! We were all together in Bend, OR and we thought it would be fun to call some people and chat triathlon while getting it all on camera. Thank you so much to everybody who helped us get here, and to everybody who listens every week.To become a podcast supporter, as well as submit your own questions for the podcast, head over to ThatTriathlonLife.com

Our last episode of 2023 and, as usual, we answered your questions about triathlon! Questions about just "jumping into a 70.3", taking photos and videos while training, what to do with bike tires when riding a trainer all winter, and more! To become a podcast supporter, as well as submit a question of your own, head over to ThatTriathlonLife.comEric's Spotify Playlists:POW DAY SHRED TIL BED

This week, for the holidays, we start by talking with Eric and Paula about their experience getting faster in the wind tunnel at Specialized. We discuss what changes they made to get more aerodynamic, and then we got into your questions! Questions about singing lessons to improve breath control in swimming, using SIM shorts as a tool in the pool and in wetsuit legal races, simulating trail runs on the treadmill, and more! To submit your own question, as well as become a podcast supporter, head over to ThatTriathlonLife.com

This week we had 2023 TTL Devo team athlete Tom Davies on the podcast to see how his year in training and racing triathlon as a pro was! After Tom, at minute 37, Eric and Nick debrief their experiences with Sleep Week, and finally at minute 58 we get to a few questions sent in by podcast listeners. You can submit your own questions as well as become a podcast supporter at ThatTriathlonLife.comHow was sleep week for you?  Sleep Week Survey2023 TTL Development team athletes:Tom DaviesAli BrauerBen FoltzJack Stanton-StockKaylee SladeMinttu Hukka

This week we are back to the three of us talking triathlon. We spent the episode answering your questions. Questions about pedal tightness, fancy treadmills, passion in triathlon, and more! To submit your own questions, as well as become a podcast supporter, head over to ThatTriathlonLife.com