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That Triathlon Life Podcast — 234 episodes

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1

Reporting live from Nice, France at Ironman 70.3 World Championships: should full Ironmans have qualification requirements, how to deal with aggressive drivers, and more!

2

Should there be an age group finish tape at pro races, triathlon training euphoria, and more!

3

Eric and Paula's Kona recon trip, turning down UCI Worlds for Kona, is Nice scarier than Marbella, and more!

4

Paula's surprise T100 Vancouver race recap, Eric sheds light on what it's like to watch your partner race, Swimrun gear on a budget, and more!

5

Should you keep pedaling or tuck on a descent, getting comfortable in aero, draft-legal racing for beginners, and more!

6

Triathlon nightmares, going 100% in a race vs. racing smart, the most polished pros on the circuit, and more!

7

How much to ride in aero for triathlon training, the post ironman blues, and more!

8

Paula Findlay wins Ironman Lake Placid on her full triathlon distance debut — full race recap

9

Pre-race in Lake Placid: Paula's first Ironman, the real jump from 70.3 to full distance, TT bike buying guide

10

Elise Lagerstrom wins the Gobi March outright, Sam Laidlow's swim tactics at Roth, and motivation in triathlon, and more!

11

Is your triathlon bike fitter gaslighting you, imposter syndrome, and more!

12

Ari Klau calls in live after his first 70.3 win, the Eddington number explained, keeping bottles cold at races, and more!

13

Paula wins the 70.3 North American Championship, gravel vs. road bikes, Ironman race swag, and more!

14

Nick's Escape From Alcatraz Triathlon Race Recap, chasing validation vs. personal excellence, and more!

15

Unbound XL, renting a triathlon bike, open water panic attacks, and more!

16

Full Ironman fears, 32 inch wheels, triathlon heat training, and more!

17

Paula races IM 70.3 Chattanooga, developing triathlon mental toughness, and more!

18

Sherpa-ing a pro triathlete, ERG mode vs. free ride mode, and more!

19

Tire size for cycling vs triathlon, bilateral breathing for triathletes, and more!

20

Is Strava Toxic? Upgrade components or entire bike? Workout hype song

21

Triathlon swim sighting technique, Age-group drafting, and more!

22

TT position adjustments for triathlon racing, Strava vs joy, and more!

23

Is shaving weight off a triathlon bike really worth it, and more!

24

IM 70.3 Oceanside recap, when to train on your TT bike, and more!

25

IM 70.3 Oceanside race conditions, the Taco Bell 50km, and more!

26

Triathlon training habits pros wish they had adopted earlier, upgrading your TT bike, and more!

27

Botox in triathlon, racing injured, and choosing the right time to race a full ironman

28

Triathlon training recovery tools, increasing swimming stamina, and more!

29

Moments before Eric heads into hip labral repair surgery

30

Triathlon training in Tucson AZ, elite age group racing, and more!

31

*Live* podcast in Las Vegas from That Triathlon Life Base Camp!

32

Swimming long course meters for triathletes, exploding carbon wheels, and more!

33

Ironman 20 meter draft zone rule change, TT bike position changes, and more!

34

Triathlon training blocks, fitting B races into your season, and more!

35

Episode 200! Celebrating and taking live calls from listeners

36

2026 Triathlon goals, snacks, dry land swim exercises, and more!

37

Racing the T100 Final, Pro Camaraderie, and Performance Debates

38

Running shoe rotations, TTL Devo athlete Lydia Russell, and more!

39

Mental health among athletes, an interview with TTL Devo Team athlete Zack Cooper, and more!

40

Triathlon bike muscles vs road bike muscles, TTL Devo athlete John Reed, and more!

41

T100 madness, training for your first 70.3, triathlon self coaching, and more!

42

Paula races the Ironman 70.3 World Championship in Marbella, Spain

43

Marbella race prep, Ice Bandanas in triathlon, and more!

44

Cold Marathons, triathlon strength training, and more!

45

Triathlon swim speed work, recovering from big races, and more!

46

Eric races Kodiak 50K Ultramarathon, bike setup for Ironman 70.3 World Championship Marbella, and more!

47

Eric ramps up to race a UTMB qualifier, guest appearance from pro triathlete Jackie Hering, and more!

48

Paula wins IRONMAN 70.3 Augusta, how to spend $2,000, and more!

49

The heart of triathlon, goal setting, and more!

50

Eric races his first Swimrun in Orcas Island, gravel running shoes, and more!

51

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

52

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

53

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

54

Coached triathlon workouts, DNFs DNSs, and more!

55

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

56

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

57

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

58

Pool toys for triathlon swimming, professional race pacing, and more!

59

Is Triathlon training and racing healthy? Plus T100 Lake Las Vegas cancellation, and more!

60

New Ironman World Championship Qualifying System, Smart Goggles in Triathlon, and More!

61

Triathlon brick runs, Crewing Western States Ultramarathon, and more!

62

How long should you train for a 70.3 triathlon, picking the right wetsuit, and more!

63

T100 Vancouver recap, swimming with a group in the pool, and more!

64

Paula's T100 San Francisco race recap, low cycling cadence, and more!

65

Finding confidence on a triathlon bike, picking the right trail for a run workout, and more!

66

NCAA Triathlon, Speed, and Confidence with TTL Development Team Athlete Lydia Russell

67

Paula wins Ironman 70.3 St George to become North American Champion!

68

Final IM 70.3 St. George hype, who has the best head start in triathlon, and more!

69

Back to Kona: Ironman brings men and women’s full distance world championships together again

70

Disc wheel covers for triathlon racing, portable electric pumps, and more!

71

How water temperature affects swim speed, cleat position, and more!

72

Eric and Nick's multi-sport film release, Paula's new bike, double run days, and more!

73

IM Oceanside 70.3 race recap, film screening recap, and more!

74

Triathlon vs road bike watts, practicing race-day nutrition, and more!

75

Triathlon training with a national team, mobile bike tools, and more!

76

Triathlon racing wheel depth, night sweats, power meter necessity, and more!

77

Triathlon bike bags, tire inserts, racing, and more!

78

When physical therapy works, when to use swim skins in a triathlon, and more!

79

Triathlon training with carbon-plated shoes, Caffeine for training and racing, and more!

80

Eric’s Black Canyon 50K Podium Finish ft. Heather Jackson

81

Triathlon race massage timing, favorite biking and running socks, and more!

82

Track cycling for triathlon, speed wobbles, Timbits, and more!

83

Racing Together: Endurance athlete relationships, cross current open water swimming, and more triathlon questions!

84

Why triathlon pros hide their power on Strava, using race sealant, normalized power, and more!

85

Episode 150! That Triathlon Life Podcast

86

Pacing a windy triathlon bike course, run shoe types, and more!

87

Incorporating speed work for 70.3 triathlons, tubular tires, and more!

88

IM 70.3 World Championship Taupō race recaps, Triathlon bike hydration solutions, and more!

89

TTL x Pro Tri News in New Zealand

90

Professional triathlete and TTL Devo team athlete Zack Cooper joins us to answer your questions

91

Triathlon running drills, training and racing around menstruation, peaking too early for a race, and more!

92

T100 Dubai triathlon reflections, Swim Sets With Paula, swim skin sleeves, and more!

93

Eric wins his first 50k Trail Ultramarathon, incorporating weight lifting into triathlon training, and more!

94

Bilateral breathing in triathlon, pro triathletes racing ultras, and more!

95

Men's Ironman World Championships in Kona, buying high end used bikes, and more!

96

T100 Lake Las Vegas Triathlon, virtual bike fits, and more!

97

Triathlon vs road bike position, how a taper should feel, and more!

98

Paula races the T100 Ibiza Triathlon, chainring sizes, and more!

99

Paula races UCI TT World Championships, sleeveless triathlon wetsuits, and more!

100

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

101

Paula wins Challenge Beijing triathlon, adapting 70.3 training to Olympic distance, and more!

102

Triathlon wetsuits vs open water wetsuits, power on TT bike vs gravel bike, and more!

103

Triathlon race suits comfort vs speed, Super shoes for slower runners, and more!

104

Running advice for triathletes, pro triathlete eating practices, and more!

105

Power pedals for triathletes, crit racing, Eric and Paula get married, and more!

106

Triathlon thrills at the Olympics, racing in nylon plated shoes, and more!

107

Eric Races the High Cascades 100, buying a used carbon bike, and more!

108

Are carbon cycling shoes worth it, e-bikes on mountain bike trails, and more!

109

Favorite and least favorite triathlon workouts, following structured workouts outdoors, and more!

110

Eric and Paula crew Western States 100 mile ultramarathon, best money spent for new triathlete, and more!

111

Paula becomes 3x Canadian TT champion, IM 70.3 Mont-Tremblant champion, and lives to tell the tale

112

PTO San Francisco, new Wahoo treadmill, gravel tire size, and more!

113

Do professional triathletes use FTP? Integrated bike hydration, zone 2 training, and more!

114

Double intense workout days in triathlon, TTL Devo athlete John Reed joins in, and more!

115

Eric races Xterra North American Championships, and Nick races IM 70.3 Morro Bay

116

Racing triathlon with caffeine, bike bottle placement, saddle sore tips, and more!

117

Paula wins Ironman 70.3 St George!

118

Storing wetsuits, picking the right swim goggles, how old is too old for carbon race wheels, and more!

119

Can you overswim a triathlon? Fueling on a mountain bike, and more!

120

Trail running for triathletes, TT vs aero road helmets in the heat, and more!

121

Ironman 70.3 Oceanside triathlon race recap, how much soreness is normal, race kit chamois, and a chat with TTL Devo athlete Kate Curran

122

Triathlon performance, recovery shakes, TT bike saddles, building a brand, working while being a professional athelete, and more!

123

Triathlon pool swimming in yards vs meters, the wahoo Kickr Run treadmill, recovery on a hard training day, and more!

124

How much race pace running for 70.3 triathlon training, race day warmups, and more!

125

Paula races T100 Miami, race recap, hot and humid race tactics, racing in the dark, and more!

126

Getting ready for the first triathlon race of the year, how much faster is swimming with a westuit, hookless wheels, and more!

127

Erg mode for Triathlon training, are aero bottles faster than no bottles, buying a used TT bike, wetsuit fit, and more!

128

T100 California Triathlon, breaking through mental walls in training, post race blues, efficient storage on the bike, and more!

129

Triathlon run speed and carbon shoes, long open water swims, ideal carbohydrate absorption ratios, and more!

130

Triathlon bike groupsets, aero calf sleeves, hilly courses, and more!

131

Improving your triathlon swim, the PTO T100 tour, under fueling during training, and more!

132

Should your triathlon training happen in race order, are male and female triathletes paid equally, single vs dual sided power meters, and more!

133

Triathlon wetsuit sizing, inner tube types, lactate testing, ideal bike for IM Nice, and more!

134

Indoor triathlon training, outdoor riding vs indoor riding, winter training camp locations, women's health, and more!

135

Our 100th Episode! Calling special triathlon guests, calling listeners for questions, and more! Thank you everybody!

136

Do professional triathletes take pre-workout, Do Eric and Paula stretch? Indoor vs outdoor aero testing and more!

137

Triathlon wind tunnel improvements, breath control, SIM shorts, cold water acclimatization, and more!

138

TTL Devo team athelete Tom Davies joins us to discuss his year as a pro triathlete, Eric and Nick debrief their experience with Sleep Week, and questions!

139

Treadmills for triathlon training, fixing disc break squeaking, relationships and triathlon, and more!

140

Heather Jackson joins us to talk pro triathlon, winning ultramarathons, gravel racing, and more!

141

Triathlon stocking stuffers, foot stress fractures, max heart rate, running with your dog, and more!

142

Triathlon diet on race week, increasing cadence in cycling and running, taking photos while training, and more!

143

Eric, Paula, and Nick all race Ironman Los Cabos 70.3 triathlon. Also, removing a derailleur for travel, and more!

144

Triathlon swim cadence, cold weather running, treadmill quality, and more!

145

Training for Extreme Triathlon, maintaining fitness during a forced break, how often you should replace your wetsuit, and more!

146

Triathlon training variety, best smart trainer, self coaching, and more!

147

New Ironman Pro Race Series, Women's Ironman World Championships in Kona, addressing groin numbness on a triathlon bike, and more!

148

Becoming a professional triathlete, Nick races Malibu Triathlon, how alcohol affects recovery, and more!

149

Paula wins the Ironman 70.3 Augusta triathlon, swim drafting, dropper posts, and more!

150

Pro Ironman triathlon races, sleep and recovery metrics, upgrading vs buying new, and more!

151

Crank lengths in triathlon, getting sick before a race, cramps, and more!

152

Ironman World Championships in Nice, pacing climbs in a triathlon, junk food after a race, and more!

153

Paula races Ironman 70.3 World Championships, calf sleeves for triathlon racing, race day transition bags, and more!

154

Eric races XTERRA Germany, off road triathlons, mountain bikes, tires, and more!

155

Paula races the PTO US Open triathlon, and the UCI Worlds Time Trial! TT bike positions, and more!

156

Racing triathlons on consecutive days, liquid vs solid nutrition in a race, swimming hip rotation, and more!

157

Guests Ellie Salthouse and Zac Collins join us to help answer questions about triathlon

158

100 mile mountain bike race, triathlon racing and training in the heat, running faster off the bike, and more!

159

Triathlon helmet visor vs sunglasses, day before the race training, 1x drivetrain, and more!

160

Ultra runner Elise Lagerstrom talks about ultra running and finishing the Western States 100 mile race

161

Paula wins Canadian time trial national championships 2 years in a row, speed suit vs tri suit, weighted vests, and more!

162

TT helmets, Running in sand, Canadian TT Nationals, and more!

163

Eric podiums Escape From Alcatraz Triathlon, swimming race etiquette, giving race splits, and more!

164

VO2 Max estimation, triathlon bottle positions, bike bags, Iron levels, and more!

165

Aero calf sleeves in triathlon, lower back pain when swimming, climbing vs flat power, and more!

166

Paula wins IM 70.3 Chattanooga, Eric Podiums XTERRA Oak Mountain, Nick finally runs well off the bike, and questions!

167

Training for road triathlons on a mountain bike, kicking in a swim set, Marathon training while 70.3 training, and more!

168

Racing PTO European Open Ibiza and World Triathlon Cross Championships on the same weekend, Race Ranger, Tire pressure, and more!

169

Discussing doping in triathlon, faster transitions, sprinting technique, river swim safety, and more!

170

Kate Courtney: World champion, World Cup overall winner, and Olympian, helps us answer questions about endurance sport!

171

Triathlon running shoe rotation, training at altitude, crank length, insoles, and more!

172

IM 70.3 Oceanside debrief from the TTL Van, Triathlon bike position acclimation period, slow running, and more!

173

TTL X On, IM 70.3 Oceanside Triathlon LIVE podcast featuring Ironman world champion Chelsea Sodaro

174

Triathlon race tapering, saddle sores, run frequency, and more!

175

Triathlon wind tunnel testing, swimming only once a week, cold therapy, and more!

176

TTL development team and TTL Tri kits, intermittent fasting in triathlon, when to upgrade your bike, and more!

177

Triathlon bike position, race pace in training, avoiding sickness, and more!

178

Paula moves up to #3 female long course triathlete in the world, understanding the PTO points systems, Power pedals, swim skins, and more!

179

Racing and training for triathlon as a woman, average FTPs for men and women, Road bike vs TT bike power, and more!

180

Triathlon Swimming, swimming in the cold, flip turns, masters swimming, and more!

181

Are long triathlon brick runs worth it, dressing for cold weather running, compression boots, and more!

182

Paula signs with On, Triathlon bike fits, switching to Wahoo, shin splints, and more!

183

Running speedwork in triathlon, Deboer wetsuits, donating blood as an athlete, all around bikes, and more!

184

Triathlon bike fits, flying with tubeless tires, cleat position, coaching, first bike upgrade, and more!

185

Triathlon Coaches, Sinky legs, Stairs in races, socks vs no socks, and more!

186

Diagnosing triathlon injuries, carrying nutrition for Ironman, Swim drills vs fast lanes, year review, and more!

187

Triathlon holiday gifts, foot numbness, vacation races, cycling bibs for a TT bike, and more!

188

Triathlon off-season "structure", losing fitness , Whoop vs Oura ring, swim fins, and more!

189

Paula races Ironman 70.3 Indian Wells triathlon, race shoes, clipless vs flat pedals and more!

190

Triathlon training away from home, sweat tests, Peleton bikes, and more!

191

High end triathlon bikes, tubeless pressure loss, carbon frames, treadmill accuracy, and more!

192

Long distance triathlon races, running shoe fit, fueling for a 4k morning swim, race aid stations, and more!

193

How fast do professional triathletes swim, are fancy bike parts worth it in triathlon, Ironman 70.3 Indian Wells tips, and more!

194

Paula gets 2nd at Ironman 70.3 World Championships, racing in the cold, cadence, sweating into your visor, and more!

195

Triathlon Ironman 70.3 World Championships pre-race, chain lube vs wax, race morning rituals, training zones, and more!

196

Triathlon bang for your buck upgrades, riding with traffic, swimming with one arm, and more!

197

Triathlon bike vs TT bike, meal prep, carbon shoes for slower runners, and more!

198

Ironman World Championships Kona predictions, triathlon massage, 70.3 St George course, chlorine skin care, and more!

199

Triathlon swim intervals, tubular tires and their worth, foggy helmet visors, TT drafting while training, and more!

200

Paula races the PTO US Open triathlon, dealing with heat, racing without music, training with race shoes, and more!

201

Eric Wins Ironman 70.3 Santa Cruz Triathlon, Nick DNFs Ironman Wisconsin

202

Favorite triathlon workouts, how to get your pro card, improving your run as a heavier athlete, Circle swim etiquette, and more!

203

100 mile ultra running races, triathlon strength routines, carbon wheels, foot plant, windy TT riding, and more!

204

Paula wins at the Collins Cup Triathlon, treadmill running, bike pedals, aerobars, and more!

205

Finally, Trixie Mattel talks triathlon with Eric, Paula, and Nick

206

Eric Races Triathlon XTERRA Portland, carbs per hour, bike fit, dual sided power meters, and more!

207

Disc wheel covers for triathlon, when to replace your chainring, race cadence, MOBO boards, and more!

208

Paula get's 2nd place at the PTO Canadian Open triathlon. Race recaps from all three of us, and some questions.

209

Hammering the bike leg in a triathlon, chlorinated hair, saddle size, and more!

210

Triathlon swimming help, tips on creating Strava routes, transitions, and more!

211

Starting triathlon later in life, wearable tech, clip-on aero bars, multiple coaches, and more!

212

Cleaning your bike in an apartment, traveling with your bike, triathlon quality/volume, and more!

213

Paula is Canadian National Champion for the TT, Eric and Nick race, easy runs, what peak fitness feels like, and more!

214

Nick visits Bend, triathlon workouts on Zwift, recovery times, power meters, and more!

215

Eric wins Escape From Alcatraz Triathlon, race recap, saddle discomfort, running out of the swim, and more!

216

Eric and Paula race IM 70.3 Chattanooga triathlon, Eric qualifies for world championships, heat acclimation, and more!

217

Talbot Cox: Our first ever podcast guest. We talk triathlon media and growth with the legend himself!

218

Failing triathlon workouts, Ironman World Championships, open water, junk miles, and more!

219

Triathlon upgrades, Paula wins St Anthony's Triathlon, coaches, sponsors, and more!

220

First triathlon memories, standard vs compact cranksets, IM World Championship predictions, coached vs self coached, and more!

221

Triathlon and Zwift, 70.3 Oregon and PTO Canadian Open, river swimming, racing on hills, and more!

222

Triathlon training, TTL spelling bee, over hydrating on the bike, TTL group run, and more!

223

Oceanside 70.3 triathlon post race talk, Nick's song wins a Grammy, rest and recovery, race questions, and more!

224

Ironman 70.3 Oceanside pre-race discussion, triathlon shoes, feeling good on the run, open water, and more!

225

Our personal Triathlon relay lineup, waxed chains, strength training, Ironman, race nutrition, and more!

226

Our favorite Frankenstein Triathlon, draft legal racing for young-ins, sports psychologists, heat acclimation, cake or pie, and more!

227

Sleeping the night before a triathlon, PTO points, Inclusivity, world championships, our favorite bike, and more!

228

Couples Triathlon pre-race discussion, getting lean, regrets, alcohol, spirit animals, and more!

229

Triathlon indoor training tips, Bike tech tips, running again, watch data, race focus, and more!

230

Winter Olympics special! Triathlon, skiing, biathlon, and more.

231

Managing peak fitness, running shoe vs metal band, the pro triathlon lifestyle, naps, and much more!!!

232

Triathlon spelling bee, running PRs, rapid fire bike repair, ERG mode, and much more!

233

Base training, run form, injury detection, bonking, and more!

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