That Triathlon Life Podcast

By That Triathlon Life

What's That Triathlon Life Podcast about?

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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That Triathlon Life Podcast episodes:

06.20.2024
PTO San Francisco, new Wahoo treadmill, gravel tire size, and more!
This week we talk about Paula's experience at T100 San Francisco, Eric and Nick's experience at Nimmo Bay, and answer your questions. This week we talked about:Racing both T100 and Ironman Series in the same yearHealth Insurance for professional athletesThoughts...
06.06.2024
Do professional triathletes use FTP? Integrated bike hydration, zone 2 training, and more!
This week we cut straight to questions! Here's what we covered:Do professional triathletes use FTP?When to wake up and eat for a 6 AM raceGravel bike vs TT bike saddle height and fitHow easy should an easy ride really be?Wearing...
05.30.2024
Double intense workout days in triathlon, TTL Devo athlete John Reed joins in, and more!
This week we chat a bit about T100 San Francisco, we meet TTL Devo athlete John Reed, and answer your pressing questions about Triathlon! Dealing with old dry tire sealant T100 San Francisco course Double intense training daysDifferent ways to mount/dismount your bike...
05.23.2024
Eric races Xterra North American Championships, and Nick races IM 70.3 Morro Bay
This week on the podcast we hear from Eric and Nick who both raced this past weekend. Eric raced Xterra North American Championships in Alabama, and Nick raced IM 70.3 Morro Bay. After both race recaps, we also answer a...
05.16.2024
Racing triathlon with caffeine, bike bottle placement, saddle sore tips, and more!
This week on the podcast, we answer your questions about:Strategy for the relay triathlon event in the upcoming OlympicsHow Eric and Paula use caffeine as a racing toolWhere to mount a bottle on a bike for an IronmanDealing with nutrition...
05.09.2024
Paula wins Ironman 70.3 St George!
Paula becomes North American Champion by winning IM 70.3 St George! This week we get a race recap from her, and we even get to your triathlon questions. After the race recap we talk about race splits, losing a feel...
05.02.2024
Storing wetsuits, picking the right swim goggles, how old is too old for carbon race wheels, and more!
This week we are in St George, Utah, ready to watch Paula race! First, we tackled 3 Bike Tech With Eric questions. Eric spoke to the safety of carbon wheels from 2006, how to seat tubeless tires on stubborn rims,...
04.25.2024
Can you overswim a triathlon? Fueling on a mountain bike, and more!
This week we answer your triathlon questions. We discuss getting to bed on time with a job and training, cycling shorts vs cycling bibs, whether or not swim skins keep you warm, xterra fueling, cleaning a waxed chain, becoming a...
04.18.2024
Trail running for triathletes, TT vs aero road helmets in the heat, and more!
This week we answer more of your questions about triathlon! We start with some "This or That" and then move on to talking about racing in a pros only race or in a race mixed in with amateurs, how to...
04.11.2024
Ironman 70.3 Oceanside triathlon race recap, how much soreness is normal, race kit chamois, and a chat with TTL Devo athlete Kate Curran
This week Eric and Paula are back in Oregon after 2 months in California. The first half of the episode is dedicated to Paula talking us through her thoughts and feelings during her race at IM 70.3 Oceanside. After getting...
04.05.2024
Triathlon performance, recovery shakes, TT bike saddles, building a brand, working while being a professional athelete, and more!
This week we are recording from Oceanside, CA getting ready for Paula to race Ironman 70.3 Oceanside. We start out with some Bike Tech With Eric talking about rim depth in crosswinds, then we move on to more general triathlon...
03.28.2024
Triathlon pool swimming in yards vs meters, the wahoo Kickr Run treadmill, recovery on a hard training day, and more!
This week we are recording all in the same room in Ventura, CA! We start out with catching up on training and then move onto your questions. Questions about what the best bike computer for triathlon is, the new Wahoo...
03.21.2024
How much race pace running for 70.3 triathlon training, race day warmups, and more!
This week we start out with some Bike Tech with Eric regarding chain degreaser and lube, and then move onto more questions from our listeners! Questions about ideal cycling destinations, why pros put their watch on in T2, why certain...
03.14.2024
Paula races T100 Miami, race recap, hot and humid race tactics, racing in the dark, and more!
This week we hear all about Paula's race in Miami! We get a walkthrough of the whole race, and we get some questions at the end. Questions about the lack of race belts in the T100 races, riding on the...
03.07.2024
Getting ready for the first triathlon race of the year, how much faster is swimming with a westuit, hookless wheels, and more!
This week, Paula is in Miami to race the first race of 2024 and the first ever race in the T100 series. After talking a bit about the race, we get to your questions about triathlon. Questions about how much...
02.29.2024
Erg mode for Triathlon training, are aero bottles faster than no bottles, buying a used TT bike, wetsuit fit, and more!
This week we're all together in Ventura, CA. We talked about whether racing is a necessary part of being a triathlete, switching to tubeless tires, which chainring to stay in during erg mode, are aero bottles faster than no bottles,...
02.22.2024
T100 California Triathlon, breaking through mental walls in training, post race blues, efficient storage on the bike, and more!
This week we start with some hypotheticals regarding racing a marathon, then do some triathlon rapid fire, and finally move onto your questions. Questions about post Ironman blues, getting injured while being coached and how to handle the dynamic, T100...
02.15.2024
Triathlon run speed and carbon shoes, long open water swims, ideal carbohydrate absorption ratios, and more!
This week we keep it traditional, and answer your questions about triathlon! Questions about Xterra bike choice, tubeless tire inserts, what to do with old kits, 5km open water swims, minimum speeds to get a benefit from carbon running shoes,...
02.08.2024
Triathlon bike groupsets, aero calf sleeves, hilly courses, and more!
This week we talk triathlon and answer your questions! We talk about mountain bikes, cycling progression, pacing out a hilly course, being single in triathlon, cycling groupsets, transition and racing backpacks, maintaining friendships through endurance training, aero calf sleeves, and...
02.01.2024
Improving your triathlon swim, the PTO T100 tour, under fueling during training, and more!
This week we are all together in Ventura, California! We start out by talking a bit about the winners of the #TTLKickChallenge, as well as the newly announced PTO T100 tour. We then do some rapid fire questions and finally...
01.25.2024
Should your triathlon training happen in race order, are male and female triathletes paid equally, single vs dual sided power meters, and more!
This week we start out with an anatomy themed TTL Spelling Bee, and then move onto your triathlon questions! We discuss neck and shoulder pain while riding in the TT position, how important training in race order is when doing...
01.18.2024
Triathlon wetsuit sizing, inner tube types, lactate testing, ideal bike for IM Nice, and more!
This week we answer your triathlon questions! Questions about what kind of inner tube to use, how to deal with poor eyesight, how to pick the right wetsuit size, finding a group and location for open water swims, lactate testing,...
01.11.2024
Indoor triathlon training, outdoor riding vs indoor riding, winter training camp locations, women's health, and more!
This week on the podcast we are all together in Bend, OR. We got to your questions about picking triathlon sponsors, pros interfering with each other's race, form review, and more! To submit your own question, as well as become...
01.05.2024
Our 100th Episode! Calling special triathlon guests, calling listeners for questions, and more! Thank you everybody!
Watch this episode on youtube.com/@ThatTriathlonLife This episode was a celebration of our 100th podcast! We were all together in Bend, OR and we thought it would be fun to call some people and chat triathlon while getting it all on camera....
12.28.2023
Do professional triathletes take pre-workout, Do Eric and Paula stretch? Indoor vs outdoor aero testing and more!
Our last episode of 2023 and, as usual, we answered your questions about triathlon! Questions about just "jumping into a 70.3", taking photos and videos while training, what to do with bike tires when riding a trainer all winter, and...
12.21.2023
Triathlon wind tunnel improvements, breath control, SIM shorts, cold water acclimatization, and more!
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...
12.14.2023
TTL Devo team athelete Tom Davies joins us to discuss his year as a pro triathlete, Eric and Nick debrief their experience with Sleep Week, and questions!
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...
12.07.2023
Treadmills for triathlon training, fixing disc break squeaking, relationships and triathlon, and more!
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...
11.30.2023
Heather Jackson joins us to talk pro triathlon, winning ultramarathons, gravel racing, and more!
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...
11.23.2023
Triathlon stocking stuffers, foot stress fractures, max heart rate, running with your dog, and more!
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...
$Triathlon stocking stuffers, foot stress fractures, max heart rate, running with your dog, and more!$
11.16.2023
Triathlon diet on race week, increasing cadence in cycling and running, taking photos while training, and more!
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...
11.09.2023
Eric, Paula, and Nick all race Ironman Los Cabos 70.3 triathlon. Also, removing a derailleur for travel, and more!
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...
11.02.2023
Triathlon swim cadence, cold weather running, treadmill quality, and more!
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...
10.26.2023
Training for Extreme Triathlon, maintaining fitness during a forced break, how often you should replace your wetsuit, and more!
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!...
10.19.2023
Triathlon training variety, best smart trainer, self coaching, and more!
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....
10.12.2023
New Ironman Pro Race Series, Women's Ironman World Championships in Kona, addressing groin numbness on a triathlon bike, and more!
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...
10.05.2023
Becoming a professional triathlete, Nick races Malibu Triathlon, how alcohol affects recovery, and more!
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...
09.28.2023
Paula wins the Ironman 70.3 Augusta triathlon, swim drafting, dropper posts, and more!
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,...
09.21.2023
Pro Ironman triathlon races, sleep and recovery metrics, upgrading vs buying new, and more!
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...
09.14.2023
Crank lengths in triathlon, getting sick before a race, cramps, and more!
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...
09.07.2023
Ironman World Championships in Nice, pacing climbs in a triathlon, junk food after a race, and more!
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...
08.31.2023
Paula races Ironman 70.3 World Championships, calf sleeves for triathlon racing, race day transition bags, and more!
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...
08.24.2023
Eric races XTERRA Germany, off road triathlons, mountain bikes, tires, and more!
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,...
08.17.2023
Paula races the PTO US Open triathlon, and the UCI Worlds Time Trial! TT bike positions, and more!
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...
08.03.2023
Racing triathlons on consecutive days, liquid vs solid nutrition in a race, swimming hip rotation, and more!
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,...
07.27.2023
Guests Ellie Salthouse and Zac Collins join us to help answer questions about triathlon
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...
07.20.2023
100 mile mountain bike race, triathlon racing and training in the heat, running faster off the bike, and more!
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...
07.13.2023
Triathlon helmet visor vs sunglasses, day before the race training, 1x drivetrain, and more!
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...
07.06.2023
Ultra runner Elise Lagerstrom talks about ultra running and finishing the Western States 100 mile race
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...
06.29.2023
Paula wins Canadian time trial national championships 2 years in a row, speed suit vs tri suit, weighted vests, and more!
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...

What's That Triathlon Life Podcast about?

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That Triathlon Life Podcast episodes:

PTO San Francisco, new Wahoo treadmill, gravel tire size, and more!

Do professional triathletes use FTP? Integrated bike hydration, zone 2 training, and more!

Double intense workout days in triathlon, TTL Devo athlete John Reed joins in, and more!

Eric races Xterra North American Championships, and Nick races IM 70.3 Morro Bay

Racing triathlon with caffeine, bike bottle placement, saddle sore tips, and more!

Paula wins Ironman 70.3 St George!

Storing wetsuits, picking the right swim goggles, how old is too old for carbon race wheels, and more!

Can you overswim a triathlon? Fueling on a mountain bike, and more!

Trail running for triathletes, TT vs aero road helmets in the heat, and more!

Ironman 70.3 Oceanside triathlon race recap, how much soreness is normal, race kit chamois, and a chat with TTL Devo athlete Kate Curran

Triathlon performance, recovery shakes, TT bike saddles, building a brand, working while being a professional athelete, and more!

Triathlon pool swimming in yards vs meters, the wahoo Kickr Run treadmill, recovery on a hard training day, and more!

How much race pace running for 70.3 triathlon training, race day warmups, and more!

Paula races T100 Miami, race recap, hot and humid race tactics, racing in the dark, and more!

Getting ready for the first triathlon race of the year, how much faster is swimming with a westuit, hookless wheels, and more!

Erg mode for Triathlon training, are aero bottles faster than no bottles, buying a used TT bike, wetsuit fit, and more!

T100 California Triathlon, breaking through mental walls in training, post race blues, efficient storage on the bike, and more!

Triathlon run speed and carbon shoes, long open water swims, ideal carbohydrate absorption ratios, and more!

Triathlon bike groupsets, aero calf sleeves, hilly courses, and more!

Improving your triathlon swim, the PTO T100 tour, under fueling during training, and more!

Should your triathlon training happen in race order, are male and female triathletes paid equally, single vs dual sided power meters, and more!

Triathlon wetsuit sizing, inner tube types, lactate testing, ideal bike for IM Nice, and more!

Indoor triathlon training, outdoor riding vs indoor riding, winter training camp locations, women's health, and more!

Our 100th Episode! Calling special triathlon guests, calling listeners for questions, and more! Thank you everybody!

Do professional triathletes take pre-workout, Do Eric and Paula stretch? Indoor vs outdoor aero testing and more!

Triathlon wind tunnel improvements, breath control, SIM shorts, cold water acclimatization, and more!

TTL Devo team athelete Tom Davies joins us to discuss his year as a pro triathlete, Eric and Nick debrief their experience with Sleep Week, and questions!

Treadmills for triathlon training, fixing disc break squeaking, relationships and triathlon, and more!

Heather Jackson joins us to talk pro triathlon, winning ultramarathons, gravel racing, and more!

Triathlon stocking stuffers, foot stress fractures, max heart rate, running with your dog, and more!

Triathlon diet on race week, increasing cadence in cycling and running, taking photos while training, and more!

Eric, Paula, and Nick all race Ironman Los Cabos 70.3 triathlon. Also, removing a derailleur for travel, and more!

Triathlon swim cadence, cold weather running, treadmill quality, and more!

Training for Extreme Triathlon, maintaining fitness during a forced break, how often you should replace your wetsuit, and more!

Triathlon training variety, best smart trainer, self coaching, and more!

New Ironman Pro Race Series, Women's Ironman World Championships in Kona, addressing groin numbness on a triathlon bike, and more!

Becoming a professional triathlete, Nick races Malibu Triathlon, how alcohol affects recovery, and more!

Paula wins the Ironman 70.3 Augusta triathlon, swim drafting, dropper posts, and more!

Pro Ironman triathlon races, sleep and recovery metrics, upgrading vs buying new, and more!

Crank lengths in triathlon, getting sick before a race, cramps, and more!

Ironman World Championships in Nice, pacing climbs in a triathlon, junk food after a race, and more!

Paula races Ironman 70.3 World Championships, calf sleeves for triathlon racing, race day transition bags, and more!

Eric races XTERRA Germany, off road triathlons, mountain bikes, tires, and more!

Paula races the PTO US Open triathlon, and the UCI Worlds Time Trial! TT bike positions, and more!

Racing triathlons on consecutive days, liquid vs solid nutrition in a race, swimming hip rotation, and more!

Guests Ellie Salthouse and Zac Collins join us to help answer questions about triathlon

100 mile mountain bike race, triathlon racing and training in the heat, running faster off the bike, and more!

Triathlon helmet visor vs sunglasses, day before the race training, 1x drivetrain, and more!

Ultra runner Elise Lagerstrom talks about ultra running and finishing the Western States 100 mile race

Paula wins Canadian time trial national championships 2 years in a row, speed suit vs tri suit, weighted vests, and more!