That Triathlon Life Podcast
Pro triathletes Eric Lagerstrom and Paula Findlay, along with amateur triathlete Nick Goldston, host a podcast where they discuss triathlon topics, answer listener questions, and share their experiences in the sport.
Episodes
Kona race week, Paula is calm and the boys are not, washboard gravel roads, backing out on a race with a friend, and more!
Just the boys this week. We're recording live from Kona, a couple of days before Paula toes the line at the Ironman World Championship. Eric and Nick recap the week so far, including the TTL Donut Run, which brought out some familiar faces including Flora Duffy, Heather Jackson, and Jodie Stimpson. Then listener submitted questions.This week we discussed:Kona race week: what it's actuall
FTP tests, do pros actually do them? Paula's brutal Ironman swim set, rest days vs. active recovery, and more!
One week out from leaving for Kona, Paula is in the background sketching the donut run poster while we record. We open with a busy weekend of racing, Augusta 70.3, the World Triathlon Grand Final sprint in Pontevedra, and UCI Road Racing Worlds, then get into Team TTL applications opening today, the Kona donut run details, and your questions.This week we discussed:Augusta 70.3 results: Lydia Russe
TTL Mad Libs, alcohol before Kona, cooling tips for extreme heat, and more!
We're recording at 7:15pm and going to bed at 7:30, which means we are bending time and space to record this. First up: TTL Mad Libs, a new segment submitted by Mike the Botox guy, in which we fill in a Kona race guide and somehow end up with Pierce Brosnan at the finish line. Then we get through a full question bag before someone's bedtime.This week we discussed:Kona apparel update: alm
Paula Findlay's Ironman 70.3 Worlds Nice debrief, Race Ranger chaos on the Col de Vance, and more!
Paula and Eric are home from Nice, jet lagged, and ready to talk about it. Paula raced 70.3 World Championships on a course that demands technical descending skills built over years on European roads, and still finished top ten. The swim packs that split apart, arriving at the Col de Vance already fatigued, the Race Ranger rules that disrupted everyone's rhythm on the climb, a drafting incide
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!
Nick and Eric are recording live from Nice, France ahead of 70.3 World Championships. Fresh off an open water swim in the Med, about to head out for a ride, the boys talk triathlon while Paula is in race week mode and sitting this one out.This week we discussed:Live from Nice: what it's been like being here for 70.3 Worlds, and how the experience compares to KonaIronman events selling out in
Should there be an age group finish tape at pro races, triathlon training euphoria, and more!
Nick is recording from his neighbor's WiFi, Eric's in the van, Paula is doing her own audio engineering, but the gang got it together anyway! We kick things off with an airline Rapid Fire before getting into a full question bag that covers racing, going pro, travel logistics, and a Chattanooga guide for a UK family about to combine 70.3 Worlds with Disney World.This week we discussed:Air
Eric and Paula's Kona recon trip, turning down UCI Worlds for Kona, is Nice scarier than Marbella, and more!
Paula and Eric are back from five days in Kona. Riding the Queen K in both calm and full-crosswind conditions, running the Energy Lab, and getting the lay of the land before race week. Eric also cracked a rim on post-hurricane debris in the shoulder. Meanwhile, Paula made the Canadian national team for UCI Time Trial Worlds in Montreal and had to turn it down. After some Bike Tech with Eric about
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!
Nobody knew Paula was racing, not her inner circle, barely even Paula herself until she was already on the plane to Vancouver. Three weeks out from Kona, she lined up at T100 Vancouver against an elite international field with zero expectations and finished fourth. We get the full race recap: the ocean current swim, the Race Ranger chaos on the bike that had Eric firing off texts from the couch, w
Should you keep pedaling or tuck on a descent, getting comfortable in aero, draft-legal racing for beginners, and more!
It's a warm, smoky evening in Bend, the kind where you drive to Sisters for training and now you're recording a podcast instead of sleeping. We kept it deliberate and efficient this week, which means we absolutely went off on mattresses, California Chicken Cafe, and ice cream. In between, a great bag of questions.This week we discussed:1x vs. 2x drivetrains: the actual advantages of each
Triathlon nightmares, going 100% in a race vs. racing smart, the most polished pros on the circuit, and more!
We're loopy, and apparently incapable of saying basic words out loud, which means it's a great episode. We kick things off with a new This or That segment that goes off the rails almost immediately, then get into ten listener questions that end up going somewhere unexpected. Big week energy after the last two, different energy this week. This week we discussed:This or That: firm surface
How much to ride in aero for triathlon training, the post ironman blues, and more!
Things are back to normal in Bend and Los Angeles. Paula's quads have finally recovered, training is back on, and we've got a full question bag to get through. We open with a food theme Rapid Fire, check in on what post-race blues actually feel like after something as big as Lake Placid, and get into the philosophy of fear in sport: before races, before hard sessions, and why accepting t
Paula Findlay wins Ironman Lake Placid on her full triathlon distance debut — full race recap
Paula Findlay wins Ironman Lake Placid on her very first full distance triathlon attempt. Setting the bike course record, ringing the first-timer's bell, and crossing the tape after one of the most composed performances of the year. Nick and Eric were both on course for the day, and this week all three of us sit down to relive every moment: the cold non-wetsuit swim chasing Chelsea Sodaro, th
Pre-race in Lake Placid: Paula's first Ironman, the real jump from 70.3 to full distance, TT bike buying guide
We're recording in person in Lake Placid, two days before Paula toes the line at her first-ever Ironman. She's feeling good, she's excited, and she's ready. We get into all of it before diving into your questions. It's a full bag this week, from the science of optimal racing temperatures to the very real question of how big the jump from 70.3 to full distance actually is,
Elise Lagerstrom wins the Gobi March outright, Sam Laidlow's swim tactics at Roth, and motivation in triathlon, and more!
Elise Lagerstrom — Eric's sister and two-time desert ultra champion — joins us to recount winning the Gobi March outright, becoming the first woman in the race's 20-year history to beat all men across a 250-kilometer, seven-day self-supported ultra through central Mongolia. We cover everything: the emergency electrolyte crisis at mile 12, how she managed a 52-minute buffer over second pl
Is your triathlon bike fitter gaslighting you, imposter syndrome, and more!
This week we have a shorter episode getting straight to questions. Nick podiums third overall at San Diego International Triathlon, feeling breathless the whole time. We get into it. Then we launch the official TTL Eddington Number Challenge (with a gift card prize), debut the Lake Placid limited edition merch, and answer your questions.This week we discussed:Nick's San Diego International Tr
Ari Klau calls in live after his first 70.3 win, the Eddington number explained, keeping bottles cold at races, and more!
Paula is racing the Canadian National Time Trial Championships, so it's a bro pod, especially when Ari Klau calls in live from O'Hare Airport after his first-ever 70.3 win at Mont-Tremblant to finally explain the shoe phone celebration that baffled the entire internet. We also break down a deceptively addictive cycling metric, answer your bike tech questions, and get into open water swim
Paula wins the 70.3 North American Championship, gravel vs. road bikes, Ironman race swag, and more!
Paula wins the 70.3 North American Championship in Happy Valley, Pennsylvania. Her fourth North American title. We do a full race recap covering Paula's pre-race warmup adjustments, the bike leg where she went full throttle up a climb, fueling breakthroughs, timing chip chafe as a legitimate race threat, and shoutout to Lindee Kent for delivering the best aid station splits anyone has ever he
Nick's Escape From Alcatraz Triathlon Race Recap, chasing validation vs. personal excellence, and more!
This week Nick races the Escape from Alcatraz Triathlon for the first time. We do a full race recap, answer Instagram questions from listeners who followed along, and discuss whether the steep price tag is actually worth it. Eventually we also got to our classic listener submitted questions.This week we discussed:Nick's Escape from Alcatraz race recap: the jump off the ferry, 57° Bay swim, ic
Unbound XL, renting a triathlon bike, open water panic attacks, and more!
This week we kicked things off with Eric's experience crewing for Heather Jackson at Unbound XL, 350 miles of gravel, mud, and racing through the night. Josh Amberger also made a stunning gravel debut with a fourth-place finish, and we had some thoughts on that. Then we went through listener questions. We also talked the Escape from Alcatraz donut run, compression shorts, and the best perks o
Full Ironman fears, 32 inch wheels, triathlon heat training, and more!
This week we almost didn’t manage to record a podcast between travel, family visits, birthday celebrations, and Eric leaving at 5 a.m. to film Heather Jackson at Unbound XL, but skipping wasn’t an option. So instead, we went full rapid-fire mode and packed in as many listener-submitted questions as possible. We also talked fast helmets, Escape From Alcatraz, questionable podcast comments, and the
Paula races IM 70.3 Chattanooga, developing triathlon mental toughness, and more!
This week we hear all about Paula’s experience racing through the highs and lows of IRONMAN 70.3 Chattanooga, but not before hearing Nick’s trail running adventures in Maui, Hawaii, and getting an update from last week’s mysterious Mr. Smith. When we finally got to listener questions, we discussed:Washing your sweaty cycling helmetRiding with someone who’s always pushing the paceMaking parts of tr
Sherpa-ing a pro triathlete, ERG mode vs. free ride mode, and more!
This week we’re gearing up for Ironman 70.3 Chattanooga as Paula Findlay prepares to race this weekend. She also brought us a challenging Swim Sets With Paula before we dove into listener questions.This week we covered:Sherpa-ing Ironman 70.3 Chattanooga for a pro triathleteTraining alone vs. training with friendsAdjusting swim sets from short course to long courseForbidden love between triathlon
Tire size for cycling vs triathlon, bilateral breathing for triathletes, and more!
This week we tackle some of the best listener questions we’ve gotten lately, including:How to eat before an early morning sessionWhy swimming creates such strong friendshipsTire size for triathlon vs cyclingWhat events like Whiskey Tango Fondo are actually likeWhen to replace cassettes, chainrings, pedals, cleats, and moreBilateral breathing in swimmingHow sponsorships actually work for pro athlet
Is Strava Toxic? Upgrade components or entire bike? Workout hype song
This week we got sidetracked with 2-hour marathons, trail running, photography, and more before finally diving into some Bike Tech with Eric and answering your listener questions.On this episode:What it takes to switch from mechanical to electronic shiftingDoes equipment quality actually matter for training?How to find the right triathlon coachCan paddles hurt your swimming?Building a healthy rela
Triathlon swim sighting technique, Age-group drafting, and more!
This week, Eric and Paula talk about balancing training as professional athletes while taking care of three dogs at home. They discuss:Fads they’re avoidingBlisters: socks vs. shoesSafety in USA Triathlon racesHow to stay cool during a hot raceRelationships between two elite triathletesAge-group draftingSighting techniques for front-of-the-pack swimmersHow long to wait for a no-show date at a run
TT position adjustments for triathlon racing, Strava vs joy, and more!
This week the crew is 1/3rd Cajun as Nick is recording from New Orleans. We started with some Bike Tech With Eric, chatted about Paris-Roubaix, and then moved onto listener submitted questions.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
Is shaving weight off a triathlon bike really worth it, and more!
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 raceOur imaginary dream triathlon productWhen the juice is
IM 70.3 Oceanside recap, when to train on your TT bike, and more!
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 sickChoosing the right chainring for a strong cyclistHow much to train on a TT bike vs a road bike for triathlon vs road racingHow long cycling bibs lastCycling cade
IM 70.3 Oceanside race conditions, the Taco Bell 50km, and more!
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.A big thank you to our podcast supporters who keep the podcast alive! To submit a question for the podcast and
Triathlon training habits pros wish they had adopted earlier, upgrading your TT bike, and more!
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
Botox in triathlon, racing injured, and choosing the right time to race a full ironman
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 Champ
Triathlon training recovery tools, increasing swimming stamina, and more!
This week we kick things off with updates on Eric’s hip labrum surgery, then put him through a hip anatomy themed TTL Spelling Bee before diving into your listener-submitted questions. This week we discussed:Building swimming stamina from sprint to Olympic distance racingOur favorite strength and recovery toolsTraveling internationally for a race: bike box or rental?Taking a leap of faithWhat shoe
Moments before Eric heads into hip labral repair surgery
This week Eric tells us all about his hip labral repair surgery, recorded the very morning he heads into the operating room. He’s been dealing with this chronic injury throughout his triathlon career for nearly a decade and is finally getting it fixed. In addition to talking through the surgery, we also dove into some broader triathlon questions. This week we discussed:The consequences of crashing
Triathlon training in Tucson AZ, elite age group racing, and more!
This week Eric and Paula are recording from Tucson, Arizona. Escaping the Oregon winter, we started with some TTL updates, and a listener submitted This or That: Winter Olympics edition, before moving on to questions. This week we discussed:Triathlon vs home life balancepre-race breakfast mealDoping and cheating in age group racingUsing only one fin to swimAdding an olympic eventIs spitting gross?
*Live* podcast in Las Vegas from That Triathlon Life Base Camp!
This week we had a blast recording the podcast in front of a live audience of TTL campers in Lake Las Vegas. We opened it up to the crowd, letting them ask questions and steer the conversation wherever they wanted to take it.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.co
Swimming long course meters for triathletes, exploding carbon wheels, and more!
This week we’re all together just outside of Las Vegas for the very first TTL Base Camp. We recorded the episode on handheld mics, so please forgive the sound quality, but we covered all kinds of topics as we rapid-fired through a stack of listener-submitted questions. Next week’s podcast will be recorded live with the Base Camp athletes, so be sure to tune in!A big thank you to our podcast suppor
Ironman 20 meter draft zone rule change, TT bike position changes, and more!
This week we kick things off with a discussion about IRONMAN’s new 20-meter draft zone rule change and how it could impact racing. From there, we jump into a listener-submitted Shred or Bed before getting to your questions. This week we discussed:How fast can the average Joe really get?Are higher hands worth it on a TT bike?How we think we’d do on a game showJust how laid back is XTERRA?How import
Triathlon training blocks, fitting B races into your season, and more!
This week we are once again all together in Bend, OR to record the podcast in person! We started by catching up on events since the 200th episode, Paula hit us with some Rapid Fire, and then we got into listener submitted questions! 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 ThatTriathlo
Episode 200! Celebrating and taking live calls from listeners
Make sure you watch this episode on YouTube!This week we’re all together in Bend, Oregon recording our 200th podcast episode. For this milestone, we set up the cameras and did something a little different, calling podcast listeners live and letting them ask their most pressing triathlon questions.More than anything, this episode is a thank you. Thank you for sticking with us over the years, saying
2026 Triathlon goals, snacks, dry land swim exercises, and more!
This week the band is back together in Bend, Oregon recording episode 199. We kicked things off with some holiday recaps, talked through a few 2026 goals, played a New Year–themed Shred or Bed, and then dove into listener-submitted questions. This week we discussed:Snacks and breakfast ideas for triathletesHow Eric, Paula, and Nick became friendsIntentionally training in triathlon race orderKeepin
Racing the T100 Final, Pro Camaraderie, and Performance Debates
This week we hear from Paula about her experience racing the Qatar T100 Triathlon World Championship Final, along with a reflection on the T100 series as a whole. We then jump into a round of Good Gift / Bad Gift before getting to listener-submitted questions. This week we discussed:Camaraderie among professional athletesWhen and why to use rollersCareer-defining moments in triathlon Supplements f
Running shoe rotations, TTL Devo athlete Lydia Russell, and more!
This week Paula is in Qatar, so Eric and Nick held down the fort until TTL Development Team athlete Lydia Russell joined for some fun. We started by talking about Alex Yee's incredible marathon in Valencia, outlined an exciting TTL training camp for early next year, and then got into questions. This week we covered:• Our running shoe rotation• What to do when your snorkel starts taking on wat
Mental health among athletes, an interview with TTL Devo Team athlete Zack Cooper, and more!
This week we packed in a full-length episode plus an interview with TTL Development Team athlete Zack Cooper at the end. We discussed:How personal safety has shaped race choices for Eric and PaulaHow often you actually need to replace a helmetWhat to do when your smart trainer starts reading way offThe minimum training load for a 70.3How Paula finds inspiration for her race kit designsSRAM blipsWh
Triathlon bike muscles vs road bike muscles, TTL Devo athlete John Reed, and more!
This week we are thankful for carbon bikes, carbon shoes, and that the pool is closed. We start out with a TTL Spelling Bee, a chat with TTL Development Team athlete John Reed about his year, his olympic hopes, and 70.3 dreams and then finally get into listener-submitted questions. This week we discussed:Lap swim speed etiquetteThe Lever Movement treadmill systemPaula's favorite Castelli bibs
T100 madness, training for your first 70.3, triathlon self coaching, and more!
This week Eric and Paula are training in Victoria, BC, so we get some travel stories before jumping into rapid fire and a batch of listener-submitted questions. This week, we discussed:Have pros lost trust in the PTO/T100How often to do a spin-down on the Wahoo KickrHow often to re-wax a chain when it’s used exclusively on the trainerChristmas gift ideas for a young mountain bikerHow to fuel for a
Paula races the Ironman 70.3 World Championship in Marbella, Spain
This week we talk about Paula's experience racing in Spain for 70.3 World Champs, and what it’s like to step off the course as one of the favorites. We also got to a few listener-submitted questions. This week we discussed:Dealing with disappointing race results and rediscovering motivationTips for racing Escape From Alcatraz when traveling from EuropeEric’s plans to race triathlon in the fut
Marbella race prep, Ice Bandanas in triathlon, and more!
This week, somehow, all three of the crew are together in Spain. Nick hopped on a last-minute flight and made it just in time for a Wednesday night podcast recording. Paula was deep in Ironman 70.3 World Championship race prep, so it was just Eric and Nick on the mics this week, covering:SRAM AXS front derailleur issuesStoring a TT bike for the winterRacing when racing has lost its lusterTraining
Cold Marathons, triathlon strength training, and more!
This week is our last episode together for a few weeks as Paula ramps up for the Ironman 70.3 World Championships in Marbella, Spain. We talked about Eric’s surprise UTMB qualification, recovering from sickness, and then dove into listener-submitted questions. This week we discussed:Choosing the right cassette for your smart trainerHow much sealant to use in a tubeless tireManaging a warm-weather
Triathlon swim speed work, recovering from big races, and more!
This week we talk triathlon, swimrun, racing, training, and more! We kick things off with an exciting announcement about a new TTL drop coming mid-next week, then dive straight into listener-submitted questions. This week, we discussed:Speedos vs. jammersGoals for the rest of 2025What time of day (and how often) Paula swimsBest winter and snow activities to maintain run fitnessHow to wash a runnin
Eric races Kodiak 50K Ultramarathon, bike setup for Ironman 70.3 World Championship Marbella, and more!
This week we hear all about Eric’s epic adventure racing the Kodiak 50k Ultramarathon, and all the ways it didn’t go to plan. After that, we got into listener-submitted questions and discussed:Did this year’s Kona make Paula want to race Ironman more or less?The right bike setup for the Ironman 70.3 World Championship in MarbellaUsing a Peloton or old trainer to build winter fitnessDrivetrain main
Eric ramps up to race a UTMB qualifier, guest appearance from pro triathlete Jackie Hering, and more!
This week we barely had enough time to squeeze in a podcast recording with so much going on. We kicked things off with updates on Eric’s Fireflies Patagonia film, Team TTL sign-ups, Paula’s Junkyard Dogs podcast recording, Nick riding bikes with Jan Frodeno, and even a surprise guest appearance from pro triathlete Jackie Herring — all before diving into Bike Tech with Eric and listener-submitted q
Paula wins IRONMAN 70.3 Augusta, how to spend $2,000, and more!
This week we catch up on Team TTL updates, congratulate John Reed on his podium finish at WTCS, and hear Paula’s race recap after her win at IRONMAN 70.3 Augusta. After catching up, we dive into listener-submitted questions. This week we discuss:Where to place your mind when leading up to a new eventThe fun way to spend $2,000 a year in triathlonRemco, and how to deal with emotions when things go
The heart of triathlon, goal setting, and more!
This week we dive into some intense topics, from the ethics of racing as a pro in an amateur field, to the heart of triathlon, and how to reset expectations when goals slip out of reach. Things kicked off light with Bike Tech With Eric before getting into listener-submitted questions, including:Paula’s plans to race her first IronmanWhere to mount water bottles for a 70.3Pros breaking tape at age
Eric races his first Swimrun in Orcas Island, gravel running shoes, and more!
This week, Eric shares his epic experience winning his first-ever Swimrun race on Orcas Island, Nick recounts a series of unfortunate pre-race mechanicals, and we play a round of Date, Marry, Drop before diving into listener-submitted questions. Topics this week include:Swimming with shoes on in Swimrun eventsFormer triathletes that Eric and Paula are still starstruck byPool toys and extras we bri
Nick becomes an IRONMAN, Eric gets ready to race his first Swimrun, and more!
This week, Nick gets redemption for his Ironman Wisconsin DNF from 2022 and officially becomes an Ironman. We share some updates on Team TTL, give a preview of what Eric can expect in his first Swimrun race, and even get to some listener-submitted questions. This week we discussed:Our favorite mid-day snacksJet lag and trainingRacing in buoyancy shorts instead of a wetsuitWhen to replace a tubeles
Paula get's 2nd at the T100 French Riviera Triathlon, Team TTL unveil, and more!
This week we had an extra exciting episode. Paula gets into detail about her best-ever T100 finish, taking 2nd in the French Riviera. Eric also unveils Team TTL, and we even get to questions this week. Our topics included:Who would win a 70.3: Ledecky, Pogacar, or Kipchoge?Picking between Ironman 70.3 Victoria and T100 VancouverUsing poles in ultra racingPaula's skin and hair care between ses
Heat training for cold triathlon races, protein shakes, and more!
This week Eric and Paula are living their summer dreams in France as Paula gets ready to race the T100 French Riviera. We talk through the race course, the age group race, and what life has been like in Fréjus, before moving on to listener-submitted triathlon questions. Topics this week include:Smack talk in triathlonPicking a TT helmet without wind tunnel accessHow far up the road to look in a TT
Coached triathlon workouts, DNFs DNSs, and more!
This week we are back to our classic TTL Podcast episode format, starting with some Bike Tech With Eric, some life updates, and answering listener submitted questions. This week we discussed: Tubeless tires for heavier ridersTire sealant with latex inner tubesWhat Eric writes on his hands during racesNutrition strategies for open water swimmingRunning through transition with your bikeOur most memo
Eric races Wy'ast 50K with 7k feet of climbing, running shorts, and more!
This week, Eric shares his 50k race at Wy’east with a full recap, and we answer listener-submitted triathlon questions, including:Post-rainy ride routineWeekly massage — what actually gets worked onTips for supporting a first-time trail racerPeloton and live spin classesPrivate lap pool or private chef?Split shorts vs. half tightsAdult-onset swimming tips for a pro trail runnerTraining for running
Measuring your current triathlon fitness, strictly sticking to workout times, and more!
This week we’re once again split across two continents, Eric and Paula in Bend, OR, and Nick in Girona, Spain. We kick things off with a teaser for Eric’s upcoming 50k ultramarathon, announce our TTL Strava Art winner, and then dive into listener-submitted triathlon questions. This week we discussed:How to measure current fitnessPracticing for 180-degree turnsThe importance of sticking closely to
Paula races IRONMAN 70.3 BOISE, performance plateaus, and more!
This week, we're recording from two continents. Eric and Paula are in Bend, OR, while Nick checks in from a DIY training camp in Croatia. We kick things off with an in-depth race recap from Paula’s 70.3 in Boise, Idaho, then roll into a Tour de France-themed TTL Spelling Bee, and finally dive into listener-submitted questions. Topics this week include:What Eric and Paula would still optimize
Pool toys for triathlon swimming, professional race pacing, and more!
This week on the podcast, we cover a wide range of triathlon-related topics, gave away some premium headphones, played a round of Hot or Not, and dug into your listener-submitted questions. This episode, we get into:How pros pace their racesIntegrated fuel and hydration setups on modern tri bikesConverting to a waxed chain and what to expectKey workouts for XTERRA-style off-road triathlonsTips for
Is Triathlon training and racing healthy? Plus T100 Lake Las Vegas cancellation, and more!
This week, the whole gang is back together recording in the same room in Bend, Oregon. We kick things off with a round of This or That, touch on the latest action from the Tour de France, and then dive into listener-submitted questions. Topics this week include:Managing foot cramps on long ridesWhat we eat for lunchAre bigger goggles better?How often pros actually swap or replace their gearHydrati
New Ironman World Championship Qualifying System, Smart Goggles in Triathlon, and More!
This week we talk Challenge Roth, dive into what it takes to qualify for the Ironman World Championships (both full and half distances) and weigh in on Race Ranger. And that’s all before we even get into your listener-submitted questions. This week we covered:Choosing the right gravel tiresAre smart goggles allowed in races?Swimming strokes other than freestyleIs it OK to move someone else's
Triathlon brick runs, Crewing Western States Ultramarathon, and more!
This week, it’s back to business as we dig into your listener submitted questions. But first, we hear about Eric and Paula’s trip to crew for friend of the podcast Heather Jackson at Western States. We also cover some triathlon news, including a bold attempt at a sub 4 minute mile by a female athlete and the action at Ironman Frankfurt.In the question segment, we discussed:Doing brick runs in bib
How long should you train for a 70.3 triathlon, picking the right wetsuit, and more!
This week, we dive headfirst into listener-submitted questions, starting with some Bike Tech with Eric on tire widths for older carbon rims. From there, it’s full throttle into all things triathlon. We discussed:How to seed yourself in a swim when your strength is the bikeAre pro triathletes vomiting more these days?How much training time you really need for a 70.3Choosing the right wetsuit for yo
T100 Vancouver recap, swimming with a group in the pool, and more!
This week, we kick things off with an update from the TTL Development Team, followed by Paula’s recap of her race experience at T100 Vancouver. Then it’s on to your listener-submitted questions. We discussed:Hats vs. sunglasses during a raceDoes swimming with others in the pool actually help?How to drink from a bottle while wearing a TT helmetUnderstanding swim effort using intensity zonesPassing
Paula's T100 San Francisco race recap, low cycling cadence, and more!
This week, Paula walks us through her T100 San Francisco race experience, Eric brings us the latest triathlon news, and then we dive into your listener-submitted questions. This week we discussed:Mentally handling open run coursesAre there any races left with truly challenging swims?Fixing low cadence in cyclingOur amazing parentsA big thank you to our podcast supporters who keep the podcast alive
Finding confidence on a triathlon bike, picking the right trail for a run workout, and more!
This week, Paula was swamped with pre-race obligations for T100 San Francisco, so Eric and Nick held down the fort on their own. After a good old-fashioned catch-up, we dove into your listener-submitted questions. This week we discussed:Changing a rear wheel without getting bike grease on your handsPicking trails for specific types of run workoutsApproaching body composition and performance in tri
NCAA Triathlon, Speed, and Confidence with TTL Development Team Athlete Lydia Russell
This week, we’re joined by TTL Development Team athlete Lydia Russell to talk about her transition from NCAA collegiate triathlon to the professional 70.3 scene. The first half of the episode is all about Lydia—her growth, challenges, and fast start to pro racing—while the second half shifts into our usual listener-submitted questions.With Lydia:Her fastest run split in St. GeorgeHow much potentia
Paula wins Ironman 70.3 St George to become North American Champion!
This week, Paula and Nick break down their race experiences at the final edition of IM 70.3 St. George. After a deep dive into race day highs and lows, we time travel a few days into the future to tackle some of your listener questions! This week we talked about:Race ettiequte when age groupers and pros are racing togetherHow to use gels in a bottlereuccuring nightmaresWhere does "transition
Final IM 70.3 St. George hype, who has the best head start in triathlon, and more!
This week, we're gearing up for the final edition of Ironman 70.3 St. George in Utah! We kicked things off with some pre-race chatter, dove into a bit of Bike Tech with Eric, and then hit your listener-submitted questions. This week we covered:Running a narrower front tire for that extra aero edgeDo disc wheels hold up as long as spoked wheels?Which solo sport athletes have the biggest head s
Back to Kona: Ironman brings men and women’s full distance world championships together again
This week we’ve got big news — Ironman is bringing both men’s and women’s racing back to Kona on the same day, just like the glory days! We kick things off with that spicy update, dive into some swim-themed rapid fire, and then answer your listener-submitted triathlon questions. This week we covered:What happens to a pro’s wheel after a neutral support swap? How to stay fit when your next race is.
Disc wheel covers for triathlon racing, portable electric pumps, and more!
This week we kick things off with a little triathlon chit chat, roll into a round of This or That, and then dive into your listener-submitted questions. Topics this week include:How professional triathletes measure progressDisc wheel covers and other budget-friendly aero upgradesPortable electric pumps vs. CO₂ cartridgesPeeing during races (yep, we went there)Paula’s favorite sports brasTreadmill
How water temperature affects swim speed, cleat position, and more!
This week we’re back with our classic format, answering your triathlon questions and diving into some fun side topics along the way. We discussed:Mixing and matching different levels of SRAM componentsTriathlon agents: what they do and how they do itHow water temperature affects swim speedSetting cleats in the far-back positionWhat gear was used to film Look For Things Where You Can Find ThemPaula
Eric and Nick's multi-sport film release, Paula's new bike, double run days, and more!
This week we kick things off with the release of Eric and Nick’s film, Look For Things Where You Can Find Them, which will be available to watch on YouTube this Sunday. Watch it here We also share updates on the Oceanside gear pre-order, the poster pre-order, and the new Tailwind High Carb Fuel—then dive right into your listener-submitted questions. This week we discussed:When to put race tires on
IM Oceanside 70.3 race recap, film screening recap, and more!
Monday episode because we just couldn't wait until Thursday. This week, Paula shares her Ironman 70.3 Oceanside race experience, Eric and Nick recap their film screening, and we dig into some great listener-submitted questions. Topics this week include:Will Paula race Oceanside again next year?Is Eric moving on from triathlon?Wetsuit rashesWhat it’s like riding with the lead motos during a ra
Triathlon vs road bike watts, practicing race-day nutrition, and more!
This week, we kick things off with some light triathlon news, dive into a round of This or That, and then jump into listener-submitted questions. Here's what we covered:Riding straight while in aeroWhat data we have displayed on our bike computers and watches during racesWhy slower paces can sometimes leave you feeling more soreStrengthening ankles for trail runningPost-race celebrations, rit
Triathlon training with a national team, mobile bike tools, and more!
The squad is back together—though Eric is battling some post-Patagonia food poisoning. We hear all about his epic experience filming with the Firefly Cycling Club and the wild journey that came with it. After some Rapid Fire, we dive into your questions! This week, we discuss:Dramatic speed changes with or without a pull buoyWildlife safety when training in the wildernessHow often we wash our pool
Triathlon racing wheel depth, night sweats, power meter necessity, and more!
This week, Eric is in South America shooting a film, so Paula and Nick take on the challenge of a two-person episode. We kick things off with some current events, a round of Swim Sets with Paula, and a brand-new segment, How Hard Can It Be, before diving into your listener questions.This week, we discuss:Hot flashes unrelated to menopauseReducing sugar intake while still fueling trainingHow pros g
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