This week on the podcast, Eric kicks things off with the latest triathlon news, we test his skills (and spelling) with the TTL Spelling Bee, and then dive into your hard-hitting triathlon questions. Here’s what we covered:

• Using track cycling as a training tool
• Packed swim lanes
• Barefoot running
• Wetsuit fit issues
• Speed wobbles
• How many Timbits you can eat in 24 hours
• Backyard Ultras
• Gravel riding backpacks
• Our favorite sports films
• Using the elliptical and aqua jogging while injured

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

Eric's Broken Top FKT Video

Where Aerobic Meets Creative

This week, we dive into the dynamics of co-existing as an athlete couple and the unique challenges that come with it. We also tackled a variety of topics, including:

• Carbon-plated running sandals: they are real.
• The creative process: What comes first—music or video?
• Wahoo Kickr maintenance tips
• If you won $5M, would you retire from triathlon?
• Shoes that perform well on both pavement and trail in the same run
• Open water swimming in a cross current: Tips and tricks
• Should you re-index your rear derailleur when switching to the trainer?

A 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

Wahoo Kickr Run

Swim sets with Paula

400 choice
8x 50 as
Odds: 25 head up (polo), 25 DPS
Evens: 25 DPS, 25 build to FAST

6 x (2 x 75 + 2 x 50) on the same interval (example 60 seconds)
75’s are hard; 50’s are easy

5 x 100 pull with paddles as (4 strokes fast off each wall, the rest DPS)

200 cool down choice

= 3000

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 Strava
• Is 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 triathlon
• Swim TSS and gauging swim effort effectively
• When to replace race sealant in tubeless tires
• Using a "crack pipe" to inflate a disc wheel tire
• Should you bring a TT bike on a road bike ride?
• How Eric balances the highs and realities in TTL YouTube videos
• Wearing Cloud Monsters for a trail run: Good or bad?
• Tips for improving bike handling skills

A 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

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 YouTube

We 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

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 bike
• Using an ultrasonic cleaner for wax prep
• How hard pro triathletes really push in races
• Pacing strategies for headwind/tailwind out-and-back bike courses
• Avoiding the dreaded raccoon eyes
• 12-speed bike compatibility on an 11-speed trainer
• Eric and Paula’s ski/snowboard gear setup
• Navigating different running shoe types
• Interpreting running stats on a treadmill

A 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

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 2025
• Riding hills on a bike
• Homestays
• Sports watch accuracy during pool swimming
• Incorporating speed work into 70.3 training
• Buying a used tubular disc wheel
• Googly eyes in Bend

A 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

Eric's multitool suggestions: T-RATCHET + TI-TORQUE KIT
Nick's home tool kit: HX-ONE HOME ESSENTIAL KIT
Paula's TTL garage sale

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

This week we are all in Taupō, New Zealand! We thought it would be fun to switch things up a bit and do a collaborative episode with Kyle Glass from Pro Tri News. We chatted about travel, racing, the T100, Ironman Pro Series, and more!

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