Pro Triathletes Eric Lagerstrom, and Paula Findlay, team up with their friend and amateur triathlete Nick Goldston to hang out and answer questions about triath...
Triathlon training with a national team, mobile bike tools, and more!
The squad is back together—though Eric is battling some post-Patagonia food poisoning. We hear all about his epic experience filming with the Firefly Cycling Club and the wild journey that came with it. After some Rapid Fire, we dive into your questions! This week, we discuss:Dramatic speed changes with or without a pull buoyWildlife safety when training in the wildernessHow often we wash our pool gearTraining solo vs. with a national teamEssential tools to bring on the bike for training and racingTiming your pre-race carb loadIs triathlon losing its adventurous spirit?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 racing wheel depth, night sweats, power meter necessity, and more!
This week, Eric is in South America shooting a film, so Paula and Nick take on the challenge of a two-person episode. We kick things off with some current events, a round of Swim Sets with Paula, and a brand-new segment, How Hard Can It Be, before diving into your listener questions.This week, we discuss:Hot flashes unrelated to menopauseReducing sugar intake while still fueling trainingHow pros get their country’s flag at the finish lineUsing a trainer to prepare for a hilly raceThe role of technical race officialsRacing for one country while living in anotherIdeal wheel depth for racing and trainingCoordinating training with other athletesAdjusting training and racing with a newbornWhether a power meter is necessary for a first raceWearing Ironman apparel without having done oneA 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—————————Swim sets with Paula 400 choice8 x 25 (1 easy, 1 build to fast) on :304 x (150 FAST on short rest, 100 easy with :30 rest)200 ez kick/swim mix4 x (125 easy with :20 rest, 75 FAST on short rest)200 ez kick/swim mix100 cool down —————————40% off TTL Warehouse Sale(Tickets) Look For Things Where You Can Find Them | Official Trailer
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Triathlon bike bags, tire inserts, racing, and more!
This week, we huddled around the mic in California to chat about training, racing, and managing fatigue. We covered:Carbon and aluminum disc brakes vs. rim brakesStaying fit while on vacationLast-minute race advice for a noviceTire inserts for road and mountain bikingBike bags—what’s worth it?Our biggest aha moments in sportA 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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When physical therapy works, when to use swim skins in a triathlon, and more!
This week, we dove into a variety of listener-submitted questions (and a few rabbit holes). We discussed:How Eric’s PT for his labral tear is finally workingAt what distance a swimskin becomes worth itUsing music in videos and reels without infringing on copyrightAvoiding chlorine rashHow pro athletes recoverHealthy snacks for a hungry triathleteHow to get tickets for Eric and Nick’s film, Look for Things Where You Can Find ThemA 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 training with carbon-plated shoes, Caffeine for training and racing, and more!
This week, we tackled a variety of triathlon topics from listener-submitted questions, including:Using carbon-plated shoes for everyday trainingHow to utilize caffeine for training and racingCan ibuprofen help prevent injury?Staying aero vs. sitting up on the trainerLearning from other full-distance athletesSwim-only open water racesThe Tucson Shootout rideCleaning a bike indoorsA 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
Pro Triathletes Eric Lagerstrom, and Paula Findlay, team up with their friend and amateur triathlete Nick Goldston to hang out and answer questions about triathlon. https://www.thattriathlonlife.com
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