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  • Paula races the T100 Ibiza Triathlon, chainring sizes, and more!
    2024/10/03

    This week, we hear all about Paula's race in Spain at the T100 Ibiza triathlon! We are back at our respective homes this week and after the race recap, we dig into your questions! This week we talk about:

    • Chainring sizes and whether it's "cheating" to size down
    • Staying warm for a cold water triathlon swim like xTri Canadaman
    • Keeping the top half of your tri-suit off under your wetsuit
    • Taking a week off from training, and how it affects your fitness


    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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  • Paula races UCI TT World Championships, sleeveless triathlon wetsuits, and more!
    2024/09/26

    This week, Eric and Paula are in Ibiza, Spain, getting ready to race T100 Ibiza! This past weekend, Paula competed in the time trial in UCI World Championships, so we started with her story about the whole experience, and then moved on to your triathlon questions! This week, we talked about:

    • Mechanics and in race neutral support for Ironman and T100 races.
    • Do pros wear off-the-shelf cycling kits, or are they custom?
    • Electric bike pumps and what do Eric and Paula use when traveling.
    • Casual road cycling racing, and how to do it.
    • When to say "on your left" in a race.
    • Is it worth upgrading from an old sleeveless wetsuit?



    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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  • TTL App, disc wheels on hilly courses, how to handle FTP plateau, and more!
    2024/09/19

    This week we did our best to piece together an episode in three different places. Eric and Paula were recording from Switzerland with small handheld mics, Nick was without electricity in LA, and our special guest, Jake Senitza was in Florida. Apologies if it isn't our greatest episode but we are very excited about launching the TTL App! This week, we talked about:

    • Swim pacing with or without an Aussie exit
    • Is a disc wheel still worth it on a hilly course
    • How to pass 3 hours on Zwift
    • How early to sign up for races
    • Should you be worried about plateauing FTP
    • Electronic shifting on mountain bikes
    • The morality of courtesy waving on runs and rides


    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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    53 分
  • Paula wins Challenge Beijing triathlon, adapting 70.3 training to Olympic distance, and more!
    2024/09/12

    This week we get to hear about Paula's experience racing in China at the Challenge Beijing triathlon, and then we move on to your triathlon questions! This week we talked about:

    • What do pros do with their trophies
    • Alternative races, and virtual races
    • Repairing tubeless tires at a car tire shop
    • Tailoring a 70.3 for Olympic distance racing
    • Cycling gloves
    • Developing good habits and eliminating bad habits in 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

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  • Triathlon wetsuits vs open water wetsuits, power on TT bike vs gravel bike, and more!
    2024/09/05

    This week we covered a ton of questions but started with some Bike Tech With Eric beforehand. This week we talked about:

    • How to fix grinding gears when on the trainer
    • Qualifying for World Championships as a fast age grouper
    • How to find a coach, and a training plan
    • Power difference between TT bike and gravel bike
    • Bar tape varieties on different kinds of bikes
    • Open water wetsuits vs triathlon wetsuits
    • How to handle part of a race being cancelled
    • Mechanical vs electronic shifting on triathlon bike
    • How much and when to eat before swimming
    • Advice for a 10 year old triathlete
    • Would Paula ever fully commit to cycling?

    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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    1 時間 12 分
  • Triathlon race suits comfort vs speed, Super shoes for slower runners, and more!
    2024/08/29

    This week we start out with a TTL Spelling Bee: fueling edition. In the middle of the episode, we challenged ourselves to draw the TTL logo from memory (and with our eyes closed) We then move onto your wonderful questions about triathlon. This week we talk about:

    • Cold plunges
    • Training plans for maximum fun
    • Essential items for van life
    • Best type of bike for XTERRA
    • TTL Pictionary
    • Super shoes and how effective they are for slower runners
    • Clip-on aero bars on tapered handlebars
    • When to replace a saddle
    • Tri suit aerodynamics vs comfort
    • How to handle dogs and children in bike paths
    • Acclimating to crazy time zones for races


    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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    Chain Waxing System

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  • Running advice for triathletes, pro triathlete eating practices, and more!
    2024/08/22

    This week we start with a funny story of somebody helping Nick change a flat on the side of the road, then we talk waxed chains in a Bike Tech With Eric segment, and finally move on to your questions. This week we talked about:

    • Chain wax and maintenance
    • When and how to switch coaches
    • Thoughts on renting a bike for 70.3 World Championships
    • Our podcast equipment and software
    • Best eating practices for a busy triathlete
    • How we calculate swim time for weekly volume
    • If we could re-do any race, what would it be
    • How to learn bike maintenance
    • Long term run advice
    • Eric's go-to coffee setup

    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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  • Power pedals for triathletes, crit racing, Eric and Paula get married, and more!
    2024/08/15

    This week, we start by talking about the magic that was Eric and Paula's wedding, and then we move on to your questions. This week we talked about:

    • Racing when feeling unprepared
    • Other potential race distances for triathlon at the Olympics
    • Riding etiquette on a paved rail trail
    • The income economics of being a pro triathlete
    • What power meter to use for an outdoor bike, and a trainer bike
    • Racing 70.3 as a 56-year-old with some concerns over heart safety
    • Why Paula likes crit racing
    • Racing XTERRA World Championships, and whether it's worth it or not

    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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    1 時間 2 分