This week, for the holidays, we start by talking with Eric and Paula about their experience getting faster in the wind tunnel at Specialized. We discuss what changes they made to get more aerodynamic, and then we got into your questions! Questions about singing lessons to improve breath control in swimming, using SIM shorts as a tool in the pool and in wetsuit legal races, simulating trail runs on the treadmill, and more! To submit your own question, as well as become a podcast supporter, head o...
Dec 21, 2023•51 min•Ep. 98
This week we had 2023 TTL Devo team athlete Tom Davies on the podcast to see how his year in training and racing triathlon as a pro was! After Tom, at minute 37, Eric and Nick debrief their experiences with Sleep Week, and finally at minute 58 we get to a few questions sent in by podcast listeners. You can submit your own questions as well as become a podcast supporter at ThatTriathlonLife.com How was sleep week for you? Sleep Week Survey 2023 TTL Development team athletes: Tom Davies Ali Brauer...
Dec 14, 2023•1 hr 18 min•Ep. 97
This week we are back to the three of us talking triathlon. We spent the episode answering your questions. Questions about pedal tightness, fancy treadmills, passion in triathlon, and more! To submit your own questions, as well as become a podcast supporter, head over to ThatTriathlonLife.com
Dec 07, 2023•1 hr 18 min•Ep. 96
After 7 Ironman victories, 16 70.3 victories, and finishing top 5 at Ironman world championships and 70.3 world championships 4 times each, Heather Jackson is now winning ultramarathons and gravel races. Eric and Paula have known Heather for many years as a friend and training partner, so we thought it would be fun to have her on the podcast to have a laugh and pick her brain! If you want to become a supporter of the podcast, as well as ask your very own questions for the podcast, head over to T...
Nov 30, 2023•1 hr 5 min•Ep. 95
This week we have a special, quick Thanksgiving episode. We start out with a call to action to vote in the PTO poll for best pro athlete content, (vote in Instagram stories here @professionaltriathletesorg ) and then we move onto your questions. Questions about how max heart rate relates to fitness and age, how easy or hard it is to run with your dog, recovering from a stress fracture, and more! To become a podcast supporter as well as submit your own questions for the podcast, head over to That...
Nov 23, 2023•42 min•Ep. 94
This week we finally have no races on the calendar, so we focused on answering questions. We talked about using the bike trainer and troubleshooting shifting issues, the new Zwift Hub One, how many riders it takes to safely take (or share) the lane, stack height on triathlon bikes, taking photos while exercising, how we eat before a race, and more! To become a podcast supporter, as well as submit your own questions to the podcast, head over to ThatTriathlonLife.com Regarding cold feet, we reache...
Nov 16, 2023•58 min•Ep. 93
This week we spend almost the whole episode hearing about our races at IM 70.3 Los Cabos. There was a lot to talk about, and a lot to learn, so we hope you enjoy it. After the race recaps we also answered a few questions. You can submit your own question, as well as become a podcast supporter by heading over to ThatTriathlonLife.com
Nov 09, 2023•1 hr 14 min•Ep. 92
This week we get mentally prepared to all go race Ironman 70.3 Los Cabos in Mexico and answer your questions. Questions about remembering workouts, using carbon bikes on a stationary trainer, using a master swim spa for swim training, and more! To submit a question for the podcast, as well as become a podcast supporter, head over to ThatTriathlonLife.com
Nov 02, 2023•1 hr 17 min•Ep. 91
This week on That Triathlon Life podcast we get together to discuss your triathlon questions. Questions about how to cut your wetsuit to make it easier to take off in T1, how to approach little injuries and niggles, and more! To submit your own questions, as well as become a podcast supporter, head over to ThatTriathlonLife.com
Oct 26, 2023•59 min•Ep. 90
This week we are all together in Bend, recording in the same room! We start by talking a little about the Women's Ironman World Championships in Kona, Hawaii. After some Bike Tech with Eric we move onto your triathlon questions. Questions about visualizing the race, the advantages of different pedal systems, planning out a season with 70.3 world championships in December, recovery tools, and more! To submit your own question, as well as become a podcast supporter, head over to http://www.th...
Oct 19, 2023•1 hr 26 min•Ep. 89
This week we start with some BREAKING NEWS: Ironman is starting its own Pro Race Series where $1.7 million will be allocated at the end of the series to the top ranking athletes. We then go on to make our predictions for Women's Ironman World Championships this weekend in Kona, and finally move on to your questions. Questions about 1x bike gearing, how to handle form degradation in the pool, heavy legs off the bike, and more! To submit your own question for the podcast, as well as become a ...
Oct 12, 2023•1 hr 7 min•Ep. 88
This week we start off by getting a recap of Nick's race at Malibu Triathlon, then do a TTL Spelling bee, and finally launch into your questions. Questions about alcohol, when to use or not use a wetsuit in a race, and a deep dive into what it takes to become a successful professional triathlete. To submit your own questions, as well as become a podcast supporter, head over to http://www.thattriathlonlife.com
Oct 05, 2023•1 hr 9 min•Ep. 87
This week we start by hearing about Paula's second win of the year over in Augusta, Georgia. After her race recap, we go on to answer your questions. Questions about swim rests, swim drafting off of a zig zagging swimmer, training for bad weather, and more! To submit your own questions, as well as become a podcast supporter, head over to http://www.thattriathlonlife.com
Sep 28, 2023•1 hr 8 min•Ep. 86
This week we are back to our regular format, answering your questions about triathlon! Questions about upgrading an aluminum bike vs buying a new carbon bike, ketones, picking pro races, and more! To become a monthly supporter as well as submit your own questions to be read on the podcast, head to http://www.thattriathlonlife.com
Sep 21, 2023•1 hr 11 min•Ep. 85
This week we start with some Bike Tech with Eric, and then move onto your questions about triathlon! Questions about adjusting to time zones and climate for a race, how to manage tubeless tires, dog bonking, and more! To become a podcast supporter, as well as submit your own questions for the podcast, head over to http://www.thattriathlonlife.com
Sep 14, 2023•52 min•Ep. 84
This week we start out with our thoughts on the upcoming Ironman World Championships in Nice, France for the men. We then move onto your questions about persistent flat tires, creating safe routes when away from home, dealing with jet leg for a race, and more! To submit your own questions, as well as become a podcast supporter, head over to http://www.thattriathlonlife.com
Sep 07, 2023•1 hr 3 min•Ep. 83
This week we start by hearing about Paula's experience racing Ironman 70.3 World Championships in Lahti, Finland. We then move onto your questions about XTERRA training, modifying shoes to fit rubber bands, and more! To submit your own questions, as well as become a podcast supporter, head over to http://www.thattriathlonlife.com
Aug 31, 2023•52 min•Ep. 82
This week we learn about Eric's experience racing in the pro field at XTERRA Germany, and we also answer your questions about triathlon, both on and off road. To submit your own questions, as well as become a podcast supporter, head over to http://www.thattriathlonlife.com
Aug 24, 2023•52 min•Ep. 81
This week we start by talking through the PTO US Open where Paula raced and placed 3rd! Not even a week later, she raced in Glasgow, Scotland at UCI Worlds in the time trial. After getting into both of these races, we get to answer some of your questions about digging deep in a race, bike positions changing between triathlon and time trialing, as well as more of your questions! To help support the podcast, as well as submit your own questions for the show, head over to http://www.thattriathlonli...
Aug 17, 2023•57 min•Ep. 80
This week we talk about the next month of racing in the USA and Europe for Eric and Paula. We also answer your questions about the effect of adjusting your training when you're not feeling up for a hard session, cleaning your bike with indoor training, how to handle racing on consecutive days, hand numbness, and more! To submit your own questions, as well as become a podcast supporter, head over to http://www.thattriathlonlife.com
Aug 03, 2023•58 min•Ep. 79
This week we have Pro Triathlete Ellie Salthouse and her partner/coach Zac Collins on the podcast. We've all been friends for years so we thought it would be fun to do our biggest podcast yet. Ellie and Zac help us answer questions about bike sizes between men and women, zig zagging when sighting in open water, cutting wetsuits, and more! To submit your own questions, as well as become a podcast supporter, head over to http://www.thattriathlonlife.com/podcast...
Jul 27, 2023•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 78
This week we start with Eric's 100 mile mountain bike race recap, and then move onto questions. Your questions had us talking about different ways to prepare for hot and humid races, closing the gap between your off the bike run time and your open run time, cooking as a triathlete, and more! TTL Color Block Collection: http://www.thattriathlonlife.com Foreign Rider Film: Aerobic Meets Creative: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hSlRsBJuHpA&t=2s...
Jul 20, 2023•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 77
This week we start out with a very special announcement about Eric and Paula, talk about the release of our film with Foreign Rider, and then answer your questions about triathlon! To submit your own questions, as well as become a podcast supporter, head over to http://www.thattriathlonlife.com
Jul 13, 2023•56 min•Ep. 76
This week we have a special guest on the podcast! Eric's sister Elise is a former professional triathlete turned ultra runner who has completed multiple 100 mile races including recently finishing the Western States 100. We talk about her race and then get to your questions about ultra running. Blisters, joint pain, nutrition, mental toughness, the joy of racing, and more! To submit your own questions for a future episode and become a podcast supporter, head over to http://www.thattriathlon...
Jul 06, 2023•1 hr 21 min•Ep. 75
This week we start off by talking a little about Paula's race, and her thought process throughout. Then we move onto your questions! Questions about hydration bladders in an Xterra, goggle fit, and more! To submit your own question, as well as become a podcast supporter, head over to http://www.thattriathlonlife.com
Jun 29, 2023•57 min•Ep. 74
This week we answer you triathlon questions. Questions about running on new surfaces to help prevent injury, riding in heavy winds, debunking a myth about coca-cola, and more! To help support he podcast, as well as submit your own question, head to http://www.thattriathlonlife.com
Jun 22, 2023•52 min•Ep. 73
This week we start with a little race recap from Eric on his Escape From Alcatraz experience where he got 2nd! We then discuss some TTL apparel updates and get right into your questions! This week we talk about the financials of trying to go pro, improving bike handling skills, the legality of giving race splits as a fan, and more! To become a podcast supporter, as well as submit your own questions, head over to http://www.thattriathlonlife.com...
Jun 15, 2023•1 hr 2 min•Ep. 72
Thanks to everybody who left a review last week, helps the podcast a lot! This week we talked about how sports watches calculate your performance metrics, making sure you keep your iron levels in a healthy place, adjusting power targets for indoor workouts, and more! To become a podcast supporter, as well as submit your own question for the podcast, head over to http://www.thattriathlonlife.com
Jun 08, 2023•1 hr 2 min•Ep. 71
This week we start with some Bike Tech with Eric, and then get into your questions. Questions about how often you should replace your helmet, tire pressure at elevation, following drafting rules, and more! To become a podcast supporter, and to submit your own questions, head over to http://www.thattriathlonlife.com
Jun 01, 2023•50 min•Ep. 70
This year we spend the first 44 minutes recapping our epic race weekend where all 3 of us raced. After that, we get into questions about triathlon! Questions about dealing with mid-race dread, drafting in non-draft races, sleeping the night before a race, more! To help support the podcast, as well as submit your own question, head over to http://www.thattriathlonlife.com
May 25, 2023•1 hr 15 min•Ep. 69
