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That Triathlon Life Podcast
Hosted by That Triathlon Life · EN
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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Sherpa-ing a pro triathlete, ERG mode vs. free ride mode, and more!
2w ago01:05:58Tap to summarizeThis 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 triathleteTraining alone vs. training with friendsAdjusting swim sets from short course to long courseForbidden love between triathlon club membersHow strictly athletes should follow coach-made plansSunscreen during racesERG mode vs. free ride mode on the trainerKeeping young triathletes excited about the sportIs there a perfect gravel tire?When 70.3 training starts to feel like too muchA 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
Transcribe →Tire size for cycling vs triathlon, bilateral breathing for triathletes, and more!
3w ago01:03:58Tap to summarizeThis week we tackle some of the best listener questions we’ve gotten lately, including:How to eat before an early morning sessionWhy swimming creates such strong friendshipsTire size for triathlon vs cyclingWhat events like Whiskey Tango Fondo are actually likeWhen to replace cassettes, chainrings, pedals, cleats, and moreBilateral breathing in swimmingHow sponsorships actually work for pro athletesDealing with neck pain in triathlonFinding balance between marriage and triathlon trainingA 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
Transcribe →Is Strava Toxic? Upgrade components or entire bike? Workout hype song
4w ago01:11:30Tap to summarizeThis 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 shiftingDoes equipment quality actually matter for training?How to find the right triathlon coachCan paddles hurt your swimming?Building a healthy relationship with StravaSolving leaky gogglesChoosing the right shoes for the Bachelor Ascent 50kWhat to do when air quality gets badOur hype songs for a first marathonA 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
Transcribe →Triathlon swim sighting technique, Age-group drafting, and more!
Apr 2301:00:15Tap to summarizeThis week, Eric and Paula talk about balancing training as professional athletes while taking care of three dogs at home. They discuss:Fads they’re avoidingBlisters: socks vs. shoesSafety in USA Triathlon racesHow to stay cool during a hot raceRelationships between two elite triathletesAge-group draftingSighting techniques for front-of-the-pack swimmersHow long to wait for a no-show date at a run clubWireless shifters on a vintage frameA 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
Transcribe →TT position adjustments for triathlon racing, Strava vs joy, and more!
Apr 1600:47:25Tap to summarizeThis week the crew is 1/3rd Cajun as Nick is recording from New Orleans. We started with some Bike Tech With Eric, chatted about Paris-Roubaix, and then moved onto listener submitted questions.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
Transcribe →Is shaving weight off a triathlon bike really worth it, and more!
Apr 900:59:01Tap to summarizeThis week Eric and Paula toughed it out and battled through sickness to make sure we got an episode out in time. We kicked things off with a Swim Sets with Paula, briefly covered the Tour of Flanders, and then moved on to listener-submitted questions. This week we discussed:Shaving weight off the bike, only to add four 1-liter bottles in a raceOur imaginary dream triathlon productWhen the juice is, or isn’t, worth the squeeze in triathlon racingHow Eric attaches SRAM blips to his barsHow to act and react when other runners look great on courseCan breathwork really increase VO₂ max by 10%?Do triathlon-specific bike shoes actually make a difference?Is it okay to swim only freestyle in a masters class?How do you “shake off” a bad race?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
Transcribe →IM 70.3 Oceanside recap, when to train on your TT bike, and more!
Apr 201:13:33Tap to summarizeThis week we dove into our experiences at IRONMAN 70.3 Oceanside, an epic race that always brings intensity and attention. We then moved on to listener-submitted triathlon questions. This week we discussed:When to train if you're sickChoosing the right chainring for a strong cyclistHow much to train on a TT bike vs a road bike for triathlon vs road racingHow long cycling bibs lastCycling cadence and how to find the sweet spotHow to perform your best in same-day, back-to-back triathlonsA 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—————————Castelli Espresso 2 BibshortTTL Garage Sale
Transcribe →IM 70.3 Oceanside race conditions, the Taco Bell 50km, and more!
Mar 2700:56:58Tap to summarizeJust the boys this week as Paula rests up to be at her best for IRONMAN 70.3 Oceanside this Saturday. Eric and Nick riff through a stack of listener questions in a semi–rapid-fire episode, covering everything from van life and bike tech to wetsuits, motivation, the Taco Bell 50K, and more.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
Transcribe →Triathlon training habits pros wish they had adopted earlier, upgrading your TT bike, and more!
Mar 1901:02:17Tap to summarizeThis week we settled right into our usual selves, Eric caught us up on what he's been up to post-op, then we whipped out our brand new white boards and used them for a newer segment called Ranks Revealed, where we ranked our favorite sweet treats 1-10, before talking about some racing, and finally getting to listener submitted questions. This week we discussed: Learning how to truly push your limits without holding back in training and racingHow to structure training when using trails and mountain biking without reliable pace or powerOne training habit we wish we had adopted earlierBest practices for treadmill training and how it translates to outdoor runningTraveling overseas with race nutrition: bring it or source it locally?Racing a self-supported Ironman vs signing up for a branded eventWetsuit use for slower swimmers: pool training, buoyancy, and rulesWhen to upgrade your TT bike vs continuing to invest in your current setupThoughts on HYROX and how it compares to triathlon trainingWhen to schedule a training camp for maximum benefit before 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————————Wahoo Kickr Smart Treadmill
Transcribe →Botox in triathlon, racing injured, and choosing the right time to race a full ironman
Mar 1201:07:07Tap to summarizeThis week we kick things off with some running, cycling, and triathlon news from the LA Marathon, Strade Bianche, and Ironman New Zealand before doing our best to answer as many listener questions as possible. Halfway through we try out a new segment: The Newlyshreds. Let us know in the comments if you’re into it! Our questions this week brought us to discussing:Racing the Ironman 70.3 World Championships while injuredOptimizing and clarifying how to qualify for WorldsWhat race shoes to wear when running loops on clay or dirtHow much time to wait after a 70.3 before racing a fullMinimum swim volume to complete a sprint triathlonWhen racing locally, how much to ride the course before race dayStrava “Athlete Intelligence”If we were Pokémon, who would we be?How to get maintenance tips when working on an older bikeOur go-to quick and healthy mealsTidiness and OCDThe Alcatraz swim and how to approach itFlying mounts for 70.3 and full Ironman racingBotox and 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/podcastWetsuit recommendation: Orca Float V2
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