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That Triathlon Life Podcast — 216 episodes

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1

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

2

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

3

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

4

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

5

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

6

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

7

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

8

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

9

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

10

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

11

Moments before Eric heads into hip labral repair surgery

12

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

13

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

14

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

15

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

16

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

17

Episode 200! Celebrating and taking live calls from listeners

18

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

19

Racing the T100 Final, Pro Camaraderie, and Performance Debates

20

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

21

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

22

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

23

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

24

Paula races the Ironman 70.3 World Championship in Marbella, Spain

25

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

26

Cold Marathons, triathlon strength training, and more!

27

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

28

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

29

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

30

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

31

The heart of triathlon, goal setting, and more!

32

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

33

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

34

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

35

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

36

Coached triathlon workouts, DNFs DNSs, and more!

37

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

38

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

39

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

40

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

41

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

42

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

43

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

44

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

45

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

46

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

47

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

48

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

49

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

50

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

51

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

52

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

53

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

54

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

55

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

56

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

57

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

58

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

59

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

60

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

61

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

62

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

63

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

64

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

65

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

66

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

67

Episode 150! That Triathlon Life Podcast

68

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

69

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

70

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

71

TTL x Pro Tri News in New Zealand

72

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

73

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

74

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

75

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

76

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

77

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

78

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

79

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

80

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

81

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

82

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

83

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

84

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

85

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

86

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

87

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

88

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

89

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

90

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

91

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

92

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

93

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

94

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

95

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

96

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

97

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

98

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

99

Paula wins Ironman 70.3 St George!

100

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

101

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

102

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

103

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

104

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

105

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

106

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

107

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

108

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

109

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

110

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

111

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

112

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

113

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

114

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

115

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

116

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

117

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

118

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

119

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

120

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!

121

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

122

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

123

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

124

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

125

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

126

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

127

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

128

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

129

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

130

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

131

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

132

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

133

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

134

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

135

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

136

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

137

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

138

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

139

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

140

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

141

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

142

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

143

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

144

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

145

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

146

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

147

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

148

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

149

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

150

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

151

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

152

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

153

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

154

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

155

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

156

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

157

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

158

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

159

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

160

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

161

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

162

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

163

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

164

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

165

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

166

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

167

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

168

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

169

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

170

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

171

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

172

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

173

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

174

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

175

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

176

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

177

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

178

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

179

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

180

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

181

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

182

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

183

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

184

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

185

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

186

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

187

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

188

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

189

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

190

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

191

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

192

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

193

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

194

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

195

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

196

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

197

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

198

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

199

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

200

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

201

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

202

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

203

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

204

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

205

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

206

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

207

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

208

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

209

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

210

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

211

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

212

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

213

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

214

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

215

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

216

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