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 events
• Former triathletes that Eric and Paula are still starstruck by
• Pool toys and extras we bring to swim sessions
• How to practice open water swimming without open water access
• Managing side stitches, shin splints, and blisters while running
• Salomon gravel running shoes
• Dealing, managing and healing IT band syndrome

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