Paula wins Challenge Beijing triathlon, adapting 70.3 training to Olympic distance, and more!
This week we get to hear about Paula's experience racing in China at the Challenge Beijing triathlon, and then we move on to your triathlon questions! This week we talked about: What do pros do with their trophiesAlternative races, and virtual racesRepairing tubeless tires at a car tire shopTailoring a 70.3 for Olympic distance racingCycling glovesDeveloping good habits and eliminating bad habits in triathlonA big thank you to our podcast supporters who keep the podcast alive! To submit a q...
12 Sep 202451min
Triathlon wetsuits vs open water wetsuits, power on TT bike vs gravel bike, and more!
This week we covered a ton of questions but started with some Bike Tech With Eric beforehand. This week we talked about: How to fix grinding gears when on the trainerQualifying for World Championships as a fast age grouperHow to find a coach, and a training planPower difference between TT bike and gravel bikeBar tape varieties on different kinds of bikesOpen water wetsuits vs triathlon wetsuitsHow to handle part of a race being cancelledMechanical vs electronic shifting on triathlon bikeHow m...
5 Sep 20241h 11min
Triathlon race suits comfort vs speed, Super shoes for slower runners, and more!
This week we start out with a TTL Spelling Bee: fueling edition. In the middle of the episode, we challenged ourselves to draw the TTL logo from memory (and with our eyes closed) We then move onto your wonderful questions about triathlon. This week we talk about: Cold plungesTraining plans for maximum funEssential items for van lifeBest type of bike for XTERRATTL PictionarySuper shoes and how effective they are for slower runnersClip-on aero bars on tapered handlebarsWhen to replace a saddleT...
29 Aug 202456min
Running advice for triathletes, pro triathlete eating practices, and more!
This week we start with a funny story of somebody helping Nick change a flat on the side of the road, then we talk waxed chains in a Bike Tech With Eric segment, and finally move on to your questions. This week we talked about:Chain wax and maintenance When and how to switch coachesThoughts on renting a bike for 70.3 World ChampionshipsOur podcast equipment and softwareBest eating practices for a busy triathleteHow we calculate swim time for weekly volumeIf we could re-do any race, what ...
22 Aug 20241h 3min
Power pedals for triathletes, crit racing, Eric and Paula get married, and more!
This week, we start by talking about the magic that was Eric and Paula's wedding, and then we move on to your questions. This week we talked about: Racing when feeling unpreparedOther potential race distances for triathlon at the OlympicsRiding etiquette on a paved rail trailThe income economics of being a pro triathleteWhat power meter to use for an outdoor bike, and a trainer bikeRacing 70.3 as a 56-year-old with some concerns over heart safetyWhy Paula likes crit racingRacing XTERRA World ...
15 Aug 20241h 2min
Triathlon thrills at the Olympics, racing in nylon plated shoes, and more!
This week we start by talking generally about the men's and women's race at the Olympics, and then we get to your listener submitted questions. This week we discuss:Water quality issues at the OlympicsFavorite Olympic eventsDid the weather for the Olympic TT affect Paula's desire to race it?Rear bike lights for aero seat postsBang-for-buck: aero race wheels vs treadmillRiding off-road in the offseason to keep your road bike in good shapeGo to supplement for training and racingHow to cycle in ...
1 Aug 202453min
Eric Races the High Cascades 100, buying a used carbon bike, and more!
This week we start out with some "Bike Tech With Eric" and then we move on to your questions! This week we discussed: What to look for when buying a used carbon bicycleWheather or not ceramic components are worth itHow loud a waxed chain should beCrank lengthHow much faster we swim in a wetsuitSide stitchesThe On Cloudboom Strike prototype shoeGloves or no gloves for mountain bikingBest bike for an older athlete getting into riding road and trailA big thank you to our podcast supporters who k...
25 Jul 20241h 2min
Are carbon cycling shoes worth it, e-bikes on mountain bike trails, and more!
This week we had a classic TTL episode for you. We played our new game "Shred or Bed" and then moved on to your questions. This week we talked about: Running without a watch.Bike setups to neutralize Eric, Paula, and Nick.Are carbon cycling shoes worth it? What benefit do they provide?Post 70.3 recovery for pro athletes.How do Eric and Paula cool down after their runs?TTL vs Eric and Paula.The ethics and legality of e-bikes on mountain bike trails.Romantic relationships in and out of triathlo...
18 Jul 20241h 2min
