That Triathlon Life Podcast

Make sure you watch this episode on YouTube! This week we’re all together in Bend, Oregon recording our 200th podcast episode. For this milestone, we set up the cameras and did something a little different, calling podcast listeners live and letting them ask their most pressing triathlon questions. More than anything, this episode is a thank you. Thank you for sticking with us over the years, sayi...

This week the band is back together in Bend, Oregon recording episode 199. We kicked things off with some holiday recaps, talked through a few 2026 goals, played a New Year–themed Shred or Bed, and then dove into listener-submitted questions. This week we discussed: Snacks and breakfast ideas for triathletes How Eric, Paula, and Nick became friends Intentionally training in triathlon race order Ke...

This week we hear from Paula about her experience racing the Qatar T100 Triathlon World Championship Final, along with a reflection on the T100 series as a whole. We then jump into a round of Good Gift / Bad Gift before getting to listener-submitted questions. This week we discussed: Camaraderie among professional athletes When and why to use rollers Career-defining moments in triathlon  Supplemen...

This week Paula is in Qatar, so Eric and Nick held down the fort until TTL Development Team athlete Lydia Russell joined for some fun. We started by talking about Alex Yee's incredible marathon in Valencia, outlined an exciting TTL training camp for early next year, and then got into questions. This week we covered: • Our running shoe rotation • What to do when your snorkel starts taking on w...

This week we packed in a full-length episode plus an interview with TTL Development Team athlete Zack Cooper at the end. We discussed: How personal safety has shaped race choices for Eric and Paula How often you actually need to replace a helmet What to do when your smart trainer starts reading way off The minimum training load for a 70.3 How Paula finds inspiration for her race kit designs SRAM b...

This week we are thankful for carbon bikes, carbon shoes, and that the pool is closed. We start out with a TTL Spelling Bee, a  chat with TTL Development Team athlete John Reed about his year, his olympic hopes, and 70.3 dreams and then finally get into listener-submitted questions. This week we discussed: Lap swim speed etiquette The Lever Movement treadmill system Paula's favorite Castelli...

This week Eric and Paula are training in Victoria, BC, so we get some travel stories before jumping into rapid fire and a batch of listener-submitted questions. This week, we discussed: Have pros lost trust in the PTO/T100 How often to do a spin-down on the Wahoo Kickr How often to re-wax a chain when it’s used exclusively on the trainer Christmas gift ideas for a young mountain biker How to fuel...

This week we talk about Paula's experience racing in Spain for 70.3 World Champs, and what it’s like to step off the course as one of the favorites. We also got to a few listener-submitted questions. This week we discussed: Dealing with disappointing race results and rediscovering motivation Tips for racing Escape From Alcatraz when traveling from Europe Eric’s plans to race triathlon in the...

This week, somehow, all three of the crew are together in Spain. Nick hopped on a last-minute flight and made it just in time for a Wednesday night podcast recording. Paula was deep in Ironman 70.3 World Championship race prep, so it was just Eric and Nick on the mics this week, covering: SRAM AXS front derailleur issues Storing a TT bike for the winter Racing when racing has lost its luster Train...

This week is our last episode together for a few weeks as Paula ramps up for the Ironman 70.3 World Championships in Marbella, Spain. We talked about Eric’s surprise UTMB qualification, recovering from sickness, and then dove into listener-submitted questions. This week we discussed: Choosing the right cassette for your smart trainer How much sealant to use in a tubeless tire Managing a warm-weath...

This week we talk triathlon, swimrun, racing, training, and more! We kick things off with an exciting announcement about a new TTL drop coming mid-next week, then dive straight into listener-submitted questions. This week, we discussed: Speedos vs. jammers Goals for the rest of 2025 What time of day (and how often) Paula swims Best winter and snow activities to maintain run fitness How to wash a r...

This week we hear all about Eric’s epic adventure racing the Kodiak 50k Ultramarathon, and all the ways it didn’t go to plan. After that, we got into listener-submitted questions and discussed: Did this year’s Kona make Paula want to race Ironman more or less? The right bike setup for the Ironman 70.3 World Championship in Marbella Using a Peloton or old trainer to build winter fitness Drivetrain...

This week we barely had enough time to squeeze in a podcast recording with so much going on. We kicked things off with updates on Eric’s Fireflies Patagonia film, Team TTL sign-ups, Paula’s Junkyard Dogs podcast recording, Nick riding bikes with Jan Frodeno, and even a surprise guest appearance from pro triathlete Jackie Herring — all before diving into Bike Tech with Eric and listener-submitted q...

This week we catch up on Team TTL updates, congratulate John Reed on his podium finish at WTCS, and hear Paula’s race recap after her win at IRONMAN 70.3 Augusta. After catching up, we dive into listener-submitted questions. This week we discuss: Where to place your mind when leading up to a new event The fun way to spend $2,000 a year in triathlon Remco, and how to deal with emotions when things...

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...

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...

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 tub...

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...

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...

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 m...

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...

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...

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...

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 Ti...

This week, the whole gang is back together recording in the same room in Bend, Oregon. We kick things off with a round of This or That , touch on the latest action from the Tour de France, and then dive into listener-submitted questions. Topics this week include: Managing foot cramps on long rides What we eat for lunch Are bigger goggles better? How often pros actually swap or replace their gear H...