Eric races his first Swimrun in Orcas Island, gravel running shoes, and more!

<p>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:</p><ul><li>Swimming with shoes on in Swimrun events</li><li>Former triathletes that Eric and Paula are still starstruck by</li><li>Pool toys and extras we bring to swim sessions</li><li>How to practice open water swimming without open water access</li><li>Managing side stitches, shin splints, and blisters while running</li><li>Salomon gravel running shoes</li><li>Dealing, managing and healing IT band syndrome</li></ul><p><br/></p><p>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 <a href='https://thattriathlonlife.com/products/podcast?selling_plan=645464203&amp;variant=40850061361291'>ThatTriathlonLife.com/podc...