That Triathlon Life Podcast

This week Eric and Paula toughed it out and battled through sickness to make sure we got an episode out in time. We kicked things off with a Swim Sets with Paula, briefly covered the Tour of Flanders, and then moved on to listener-submitted questions. This week we discussed:
Shaving weight off the bike, only to add four 1-liter bottles in a race
Our imaginary dream triathlon product
When the juice is, or isn’t, worth the squeeze in triathlon racing
How Eric attaches SRAM blips to his bars
How to act and react when other runners look great on course
Can breathwork really increase VO₂ max by 10%?
Do triathlon-specific bike shoes actually make a difference?
Is it okay to swim only freestyle in a masters class?
How do you “shake off” a bad race?
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This week we dove into our experiences at IRONMAN 70.3 Oceanside, an epic race that always brings intensity and attention. We then moved on to listener-submitted triathlon questions. This week we discussed:
When to train if you're sick
Choosing the right chainring for a strong cyclist
How much to train on a TT bike vs a road bike for triathlon vs road racing
How long cycling bibs last
Cycling cadence and how to find the sweet spot
How to perform your best in same-day, back-to-back triathlons
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Castelli Espresso 2 Bibshort
TTL Garage Sale

Just the boys this week as Paula rests up to be at her best for IRONMAN 70.3 Oceanside this Saturday. Eric and Nick riff through a stack of listener questions in a semi–rapid-fire episode, covering everything from van life and bike tech to wetsuits, motivation, the Taco Bell 50K, and more.
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This week we settled right into our usual selves, Eric caught us up on what he's been up to post-op, then we whipped out our brand new white boards and used them for a newer segment called Ranks Revealed, where we ranked our favorite sweet treats 1-10, before talking about some racing, and finally getting to listener submitted questions. This week we discussed: 
Learning how to truly push your limits without holding back in training and racing
How to structure training when using trails and mountain biking without reliable pace or power
One training habit we wish we had adopted earlier
Best practices for treadmill training and how it translates to outdoor running
Traveling overseas with race nutrition: bring it or source it locally?
Racing a self-supported Ironman vs signing up for a branded event
Wetsuit use for slower swimmers: pool training, buoyancy, and rules
When to upgrade your TT bike vs continuing to invest in your current setup
Thoughts on HYROX and how it compares to triathlon training
When to schedule a training camp for maximum benefit before a race
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
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Wahoo Kickr Smart Treadmill

This week we kick things off with some running, cycling, and triathlon news from the LA Marathon, Strade Bianche, and Ironman New Zealand before doing our best to answer as many listener questions as possible. Halfway through we try out a new segment: The Newlyshreds. Let us know in the comments if you’re into it! Our questions this week brought us to discussing:
Racing the Ironman 70.3 World Championships while injured
Optimizing and clarifying how to qualify for Worlds
What race shoes to wear when running loops on clay or dirt
How much time to wait after a 70.3 before racing a full
Minimum swim volume to complete a sprint triathlon
When racing locally, how much to ride the course before race day
Strava “Athlete Intelligence”
If we were Pokémon, who would we be?
How to get maintenance tips when working on an older bike
Our go-to quick and healthy meals
Tidiness and OCD
The Alcatraz swim and how to approach it
Flying mounts for 70.3 and full Ironman racing
Botox and triathlon
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
Wetsuit recommendation: Orca Float V2