This week we dive into some intense topics,  from the ethics of racing as a pro in an amateur field, to the heart of triathlon, and how to reset expectations when goals slip out of reach. Things kicked off light with Bike Tech With Eric before getting into listener-submitted questions, including:

• Paula’s plans to race her first Ironman
• Where to mount water bottles for a 70.3
• Pros breaking tape at age group races
• Measuring watts without a power meter
• Re-setting expectations when goals become out of reach
• How to navigate during a Swimrun
• Breathing during running
• Transitioning from 70.3 to 50k training
• The heart of triathlon

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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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This week, Nick gets redemption for his Ironman Wisconsin DNF from 2022 and officially becomes an Ironman. We share some updates on Team TTL, give a preview of what Eric can expect in his first Swimrun race, and even get to some listener-submitted questions. This week we discussed:

• Our favorite mid-day snacks
• Jet lag and training
• Racing in buoyancy shorts instead of a wetsuit
• When to replace a tubeless tire
• Our favorite places to live and race in the world

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This week we had an extra exciting episode. Paula gets into detail about her best-ever T100 finish, taking 2nd in the French Riviera. Eric also unveils Team TTL, and we even get to questions this week. Our topics included:

• Who would win a 70.3: Ledecky, Pogacar, or Kipchoge?
• Picking between Ironman 70.3 Victoria and T100 Vancouver
• Using poles in ultra racing
• Paula's skin and hair care between sessions
• How we all deal with photo and video storage

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This week Eric and Paula are living their summer dreams in France as Paula gets ready to race the T100 French Riviera. We talk through the race course, the age group race, and what life has been like in Fréjus, before moving on to listener-submitted triathlon questions. Topics this week include:

• Smack talk in triathlon
• Picking a TT helmet without wind tunnel access
• How far up the road to look in a TT position
• Eric racing in hot conditions with a history of heat stroke
• The most gratifying part of being a professional athlete
• When upgrading to carbon wheels is worth it
• How often we have protein shakes
• Protecting your bike from sweat and corrosion on the trainer
• Training in the heat but racing in the cold

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This week we are back to our classic TTL Podcast episode format, starting with some Bike Tech With Eric, some life updates, and answering listener submitted questions. This week we discussed: 

• Tubeless tires for heavier riders
• Tire sealant with latex inner tubes
• What Eric writes on his hands during races
• Nutrition strategies for open water swimming
• Running through transition with your bike
• Our most memorable DNFs
• Dealing with motion sickness while swimming
• Incorporating outdoor workouts into a coached training plan
• How to mentally approach pulling out of an A-race

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This week, Eric shares his 50k race at Wy’east with a full recap, and we answer listener-submitted triathlon questions, including:

• Post-rainy ride routine
• Weekly massage — what actually gets worked on
• Tips for supporting a first-time trail racer
• Peloton and live spin classes
• Private lap pool or private chef?
• Split shorts vs. half tights
• Adult-onset swimming tips for a pro trail runner
• Training for running in a hilly location
• How important is cooling down?
• Race radios in triathlon

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This week we’re once again split across two continents, Eric and Paula in Bend, OR, and Nick in Girona, Spain. We kick things off with a teaser for Eric’s upcoming 50k ultramarathon, announce our TTL Strava Art winner, and then dive into listener-submitted triathlon questions. This week we discussed:

• How to measure current fitness
• Practicing for 180-degree turns
• The importance of sticking closely to workout times
• Ski touring setups
• Aquabike
• Racing Athena/Clydesdale vs. age group
• How short is too short to race on a new TT bike

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This week, we're recording from two continents. Eric and Paula are in Bend, OR, while Nick checks in from a DIY training camp in Croatia. We kick things off with an in-depth race recap from Paula’s 70.3 in Boise, Idaho, then roll into a Tour de France-themed TTL Spelling Bee, and finally dive into listener-submitted questions. Topics this week include:

• What Eric and Paula would still optimize in their own training
• Thoughts on the aquabike category
• Breaking through performance plateaus, mentally and physically
• Whether triathlon makes you tougher outside the sport
• Managing swim panic during a non-wetsuit race

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This week on the podcast, we cover a wide range of triathlon-related topics, gave away some premium headphones, played a round of Hot or Not, and dug into your listener-submitted questions. This episode, we get into:

• How pros pace their races
• Integrated fuel and hydration setups on modern tri bikes
• Converting to a waxed chain and what to expect
• Key workouts for XTERRA-style off-road triathlons
• Tips for finding pools while traveling
• Choosing the right tire size for gravel riding
• Using Cat Ears to reduce wind noise
• Our favorite go-to pool toys
• How to prepare for racing early in the day

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