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That Triathlon Life Podcast

作者: That Triathlon Life
最近更新: 4天前
Pro Triathletes Eric Lagerstrom, and Paula Findlay, team up with their friend and amateur triathlete...

Recent Episodes

2026 Triathlon goals, snacks, dry land swim exercises, and more!

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 orderKeeping the excitement alive and not normalizing or downplaying our accomplishmentsThe best dry-land exercises for athletes who don’t have access to a poolHow to nurture a love for triathlon in young childrenA 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

4天前
3479
Running shoe rotations, TTL Devo athlete Lydia Russell, and more!

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 water• Gravel tire options for snowy conditions• Racing 70.3s while training for a full Ironman• How to get past a swimming plateau• The correct number of cats for a 2:1 cat to bike ratioA 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/podcastTTL Base Camp 2026

2个月前
4035
T100 madness, training for your first 70.3, triathlon self coaching, and more!

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 50-mile road run as an Ironman athleteHow long a beginner needs to train for a 70.3Whether power pedals and their extra data are worth itSelf-coaching during the off-seasonIf swimming more compromises bike and run fitnessBalancing local racing with Ironman-branded eventsA 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

2个月前
3488
Marbella race prep, Ice Bandanas in triathlon, and more!

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 outdoors after an accidentGaining confidence riding in aeroStaying entertained on long indoor ridesRiding an e-bike for fitness, is it possible?Ice bandanasBecoming carb-dependent during workoutsA 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

3个月前
2979
Cold Marathons, triathlon strength training, and more!

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 swimrun raceHow Eric and Paula's Wahoo KICKR Run is holding upCoping with a cold garage pain caveDressing for a cold marathonPicking out an engagement ring for triathletesBalancing biking and running when focusing on run racesStrength training: how much, and how oftenA 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/podcastWahoo Kickr Run Link

3个月前
3156
Triathlon swim speed work, recovering from big races, and more!

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 running hatMentally and emotionally approaching a race with bad memoriesHow to record swimrun on a GPS watchHow swim speed work should feelPost-race food traditions for the prosA 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

3个月前
3288
Eric races Kodiak 50K Ultramarathon, bike setup for Ironman 70.3 World Championship Marbella, and more!

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 maintenance during a gravel stage raceWhat to look for when picking a new TT bikeHow far out to start heat training for a hot raceBest front hydration solutionsA 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

3个月前
3620
Eric ramps up to race a UTMB qualifier, guest appearance from pro triathlete Jackie Hering, and more!

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 questions.This week on the TTL triathlon podcast, we discussed:Flared handlebarsPlanning for trail conditions and safety in new placesFlynn’s favorite post-activity snackBike escorts for leaders in triathlon racesSwim paddles and how to use them in workoutsHow to handle bad road conditions during a raceA 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

4个月前
3307
The heart of triathlon, goal setting, and more!

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 group racesMeasuring watts without a power meterRe-setting expectations when goals become out of reachHow to navigate during a SwimrunBreathing during runningTransitioning from 70.3 to 50k trainingThe heart of triathlonA 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

4个月前
3545
Eric races his first Swimrun in Orcas Island, gravel running shoes, and more!

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 bring to swim sessionsHow to practice open water swimming without open water accessManaging side stitches, shin splints, and blisters while runningSalomon gravel running shoesDealing, managing and healing IT band syndromeA 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

4个月前
4102
Heat training for cold triathlon races, protein shakes, and more!

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 positionEric racing in hot conditions with a history of heat strokeThe most gratifying part of being a professional athleteWhen upgrading to carbon wheels is worth itHow often we have protein shakesProtecting your bike from sweat and corrosion on the trainerTraining in the heat but racing in the coldA 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

5个月前
3555
Coached triathlon workouts, DNFs DNSs, and more!

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 memorable DNFsDealing with motion sickness while swimmingIncorporating outdoor workouts into a coached training planHow to mentally approach pulling out of an A-raceA 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

5个月前
3417
Measuring your current triathlon fitness, strictly sticking to workout times, and more!

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 workout timesSki touring setupsAquabikeRacing Athena/Clydesdale vs. age groupHow short is too short to race on a new TT bikeA 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

6个月前
3633
Paula races IRONMAN 70.3 BOISE, performance plateaus, and more!

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 in their own trainingThoughts on the aquabike categoryBreaking through performance plateaus, mentally and physicallyWhether triathlon makes you tougher outside the sportManaging swim panic during a non-wetsuit raceA 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

6个月前
3765
Pool toys for triathlon swimming, professional race pacing, and more!

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 finding pools while travelingChoosing the right tire size for gravel ridingUsing Cat Ears to reduce wind noiseOur favorite go-to pool toysHow to prepare for racing early in the dayA 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

6个月前
3689
Is Triathlon training and racing healthy? Plus T100 Lake Las Vegas cancellation, and more!

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 gearHydration beltsHow well pool fitness translates into open waterThe creative process behind scoring the film Look For Things Where You Can Find ThemHow to grow awareness and support for the future of triathlonSome insight into why the T100 Lake Las Vegas race was cancelledDo you need form cues for slower run paces?Is triathlon actually good for you?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

6个月前
4058
New Ironman World Championship Qualifying System, Smart Goggles in Triathlon, and More!

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 bike in transition?Understanding the emotional highs and lows of long-course racingCan heat really make your tires explode in transition?Random acts of kindness on race dayThe reality of healthcare for up-and-coming pro triathletesEric’s potential swimrun futureA 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

7个月前
4192
Triathlon brick runs, Crewing Western States Ultramarathon, and more!

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 shortsSigning up for a 70.3 with budget gearCommon misconceptions within triathlonBikepackingShould you train with elastic laces?Disc vs deep wheels for 70.3 World Championships in MarbellaSunscreen strategy for racingA 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/podcastSwim Sets With Paula:3200 totalWarm Up:300 swim 200 pull 100 kick8x25 as 1 build 1 FAST (800)Main Set:(4x25 fast + 2x150 mid-race effort + 100ez)x3(1500)3x200 pull paddles breathing 3,5,7,3 by 50(600) 300 mix kick/swim cd

7个月前
3402
How long should you train for a 70.3 triathlon, picking the right wetsuit, and more!

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 your goalsCrafting the ultimate indoor pain caveTips for surviving a 5x supertriIs it worth shaving grams as a mid-pack age grouper?Can you use a triathlon wetsuit for surfing?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

7个月前
3697
Finding confidence on a triathlon bike, picking the right trail for a run workout, and more!

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 triathlonFeeling secure and safe on a triathlon bikeThe ethics of photographing pros at racesWardrobe advice for brick runsHow to make triathlons more environmentally friendlyA 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

8个月前
3633