Nick becomes an IRONMAN, Eric gets ready to race his first Swimrun, and more!
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 snacksJet lag and trainingRacing in buoyancy shorts instead of a wetsuitWhen to replace a tubeless tireOur favorite places to live and race in the worldA big thank you to our podcast supporters...
11 Syys 1h 2min
Paula get's 2nd at the T100 French Riviera Triathlon, Team TTL unveil, and more!
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 VancouverUsing poles in ultra racingPaula's skin and hair care between sessionsHow we all deal with photo and video storage A big thank you to our podcast supporters who keep...
4 Syys 1h 9min
Heat training for cold triathlon races, protein shakes, and more!
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 triathlonPicking a TT helmet without wind tunnel accessHow far up the road to look in a TT positionEric racing in hot conditions with a history of heat strokeThe most gratifying part of ...
28 Elo 59min
Coached triathlon workouts, DNFs DNSs, and more!
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 ridersTire sealant with latex inner tubesWhat Eric writes on his hands during racesNutrition strategies for open water swimmingRunning through transition with your bikeOur most memorable DNFsDealing with motion sickness while swimmingIncorporating outdoor workouts in...
21 Elo 56min
Eric races Wy'ast 50K with 7k feet of climbing, running shorts, and more!
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 routineWeekly massage — what actually gets worked onTips for supporting a first-time trail racerPeloton and live spin classesPrivate lap pool or private chef?Split shorts vs. half tightsAdult-onset swimming tips for a pro trail runnerTraining for running in a hilly locationHow important is cooling down?Race radios in triathlon A big thank y...
14 Elo 1h 6min
Measuring your current triathlon fitness, strictly sticking to workout times, and more!
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 fitnessPracticing for 180-degree turnsThe importance of sticking closely to workout timesSki touring setupsAquabikeRacing Athena/Clydesdale vs. age groupHow short is too sh...
7 Elo 1h
Paula races IRONMAN 70.3 BOISE, performance plateaus, and more!
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 trainingThoughts on the aquabike categoryBreaking through performance plateaus, mentally...
31 Heinä 1h 2min
Pool toys for triathlon swimming, professional race pacing, and more!
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 racesIntegrated fuel and hydration setups on modern tri bikesConverting to a waxed chain and what to expectKey workouts for XTERRA-style off-road triathlonsTips for finding pools while travelingChoosing the right tire size for gravel ridingUsing Cat Ears to re...
24 Heinä 1h 1min
