That Triathlon Life Podcast

This week we almost didn’t manage to record a podcast between travel, family visits, birthday celebrations, and Eric leaving at 5 a.m. to film Heather Jackson at Unbound XL, but skipping wasn’t an option. So instead, we went full rapid-fire mode and packed in as many listener-submitted questions as possible. We also talked fast helmets, Escape From Alcatraz, questionable podcast comments, and the latest TTL merch drop. This week we discussed:
Aero vs ventilation for Xterra helmets
Balancing triathlon obsession with actually being present in life
32 inch wheels
Revisiting old races vs constantly chasing new challenges
Returning to fitness after forced time completely off training
Which part of a full ironman scares the most
Heat training vs convenience
Best tires for Xterra North American Championships in Pelham
Finishing a 70.3 swim while doggy paddling
Cycling group ride warmup and when it's ok to attack
Heart rate monitor locations for women
What to do when someone tries to talk to you mid swim set
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This week we hear all about Paula’s experience racing through the highs and lows of IRONMAN 70.3 Chattanooga, but not before hearing Nick’s trail running adventures in Maui, Hawaii, and getting an update from last week’s mysterious Mr. Smith. When we finally got to listener questions, we discussed:
Washing your sweaty cycling helmet
Riding with someone who’s always pushing the pace
Making parts of training intentionally harder to build mental toughness
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This week we’re gearing up for Ironman 70.3 Chattanooga as Paula Findlay prepares to race this weekend. She also brought us a challenging Swim Sets With Paula before we dove into listener questions.
This week we covered:
Sherpa-ing Ironman 70.3 Chattanooga for a pro triathlete
Training alone vs. training with friends
Adjusting swim sets from short course to long course
Forbidden love between triathlon club members
How strictly athletes should follow coach-made plans
Sunscreen during races
ERG mode vs. free ride mode on the trainer
Keeping young triathletes excited about the sport
Is there a perfect gravel tire?
When 70.3 training starts to feel like too much
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This week we tackle some of the best listener questions we’ve gotten lately, including:
How to eat before an early morning session
Why swimming creates such strong friendships
Tire size for triathlon vs cycling
What events like Whiskey Tango Fondo are actually like
When to replace cassettes, chainrings, pedals, cleats, and more
Bilateral breathing in swimming
How sponsorships actually work for pro athletes
Dealing with neck pain in triathlon
Finding balance between marriage and triathlon training
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This week we got sidetracked with 2-hour marathons, trail running, photography, and more before finally diving into some Bike Tech with Eric and answering your listener questions.
On this episode:
What it takes to switch from mechanical to electronic shifting
Does equipment quality actually matter for training?
How to find the right triathlon coach
Can paddles hurt your swimming?
Building a healthy relationship with Strava
Solving leaky goggles
Choosing the right shoes for the Bachelor Ascent 50k
What to do when air quality gets bad
Our hype songs for a first marathon
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