Pro Triathletes Eric Lagerstrom, and Paula Findlay, team up with their friend and amateur triathlete Nick Goldston to hang out and answer questions about triath...
Why triathlon pros hide their power on Strava, using race sealant, normalized power, and more!
This week, we kicked things off with some triathlon news, followed by an intense round of “This or That,” and wrapped up with your listener questions. Topics we covered include:Why some pro triathletes don’t share power numbers on StravaIs it worth investing in a dedicated trainer bike?What is normalized power, and how do you use it?The best part of being a public figure in triathlonSwim TSS and gauging swim effort effectivelyWhen to replace race sealant in tubeless tiresUsing a "crack pipe" to inflate a disc wheel tireShould you bring a TT bike on a road bike ride?How Eric balances the highs and realities in TTL YouTube videosWearing Cloud Monsters for a trail run: Good or bad?Tips for improving bike handling skillsA big thank you to our podcast supporters who help keep the podcast alive. You can become a podcast supporter as well as submit questions for the podcast at ThatTriathlonLife.com/podcast
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Episode 150! That Triathlon Life Podcast
Welcome to our 150th episode of That Triathlon Life! We did things a little differently this time to celebrate this milestone. We filmed the entire episode and brought you along for the ride. Watch it on YouTubeWe took it up a notch by calling listeners who shared their phone numbers with us and had them ask their questions live on the show. Thank you to all of our amazing listeners and supporters for helping us reach this milestone—we couldn’t have done it without you!You can become a podcast supporter as well as submit questions for the podcast at ThatTriathlonLife.com/podcast
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Pacing a windy triathlon bike course, run shoe types, and more!
Happy New Year! 🎉 This week, we’re keeping it classic with “Bike Tech with Eric” to kick things off, followed by a variety of listener-submitted triathlon questions. Topics include:Essential tools for building up a new bikeUsing an ultrasonic cleaner for wax prepHow hard pro triathletes really push in racesPacing strategies for headwind/tailwind out-and-back bike coursesAvoiding the dreaded raccoon eyes12-speed bike compatibility on an 11-speed trainerEric and Paula’s ski/snowboard gear setupNavigating different running shoe typesInterpreting running stats on a treadmillA big thank you to our podcast supporters who help keep the podcast alive. You can become a podcast supporter as well as submit questions for the podcast at ThatTriathlonLife.com/podcast
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Incorporating speed work for 70.3 triathlons, tubular tires, and more!
For our holiday special episode this week, we kicked things off with some "Good Gift, Bad Gift" to keep it festive, and then moved on to your triathlon questions. This week, we discussed:Our one word for 2024 and 2025Riding hills on a bikeHomestaysSports watch accuracy during pool swimmingIncorporating speed work into 70.3 trainingBuying a used tubular disc wheelGoogly eyes in BendA big thank you to our podcast supporters who help keep the podcast alive. You can become a podcast supporter as well as submit questions for the podcast at ThatTriathlonLife.com/podcastEric's multitool suggestions: T-RATCHET + TI-TORQUE KITNick's home tool kit: HX-ONE HOME ESSENTIAL KITPaula's TTL garage sale
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IM 70.3 World Championship Taupō race recaps, Triathlon bike hydration solutions, and more!
This week, Paula and Nick both raced in Taupō at the Ironman 70.3 World Championships. We talked about their experiences racing as both a top professional and an eager amateur. After recapping their races, we dove into some listener questions. This week we discussed:How has pro triathlon gotten so fast lately?Is the Shiv Tri faster with the fin on? Have you tested it?Solutions for long-distance hydration on the bike.How to respond to a TTL shoutout IRL.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
Pro Triathletes Eric Lagerstrom, and Paula Findlay, team up with their friend and amateur triathlete Nick Goldston to hang out and answer questions about triathlon. https://www.thattriathlonlife.com
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