When physical therapy works, when to use swim skins in a triathlon, and more!
This week, we dove into a variety of listener-submitted questions (and a few rabbit holes). We discussed: How Eric’s PT for his labral tear is finally workingAt what distance a swimskin becomes worth itUsing music in videos and reels without infringing on copyrightAvoiding chlorine rashHow pro athletes recoverHealthy snacks for a hungry triathleteHow to get tickets for Eric and Nick’s film, Look for Things Where You Can Find Them A big thank you to our podcast supporters who keep the podcast...
27 Feb 50min
Triathlon training with carbon-plated shoes, Caffeine for training and racing, and more!
This week, we tackled a variety of triathlon topics from listener-submitted questions, including: Using carbon-plated shoes for everyday trainingHow to utilize caffeine for training and racingCan ibuprofen help prevent injury?Staying aero vs. sitting up on the trainerLearning from other full-distance athletesSwim-only open water racesThe Tucson Shootout rideCleaning a bike indoors A big thank you to our podcast supporters who keep the podcast alive! To submit a question for the podcast and t...
20 Feb 51min
Eric’s Black Canyon 50K Podium Finish ft. Heather Jackson
This week, we dive into Eric’s incredible 2nd-place finish at the Black Canyon Ultras 50K trail race! We’re joined by special guest Heather Jackson to break down the race experience, share insights on the mental and physical challenges of ultra running, and discuss what’s next for both of them. A big thank you to our podcast supporters who keep the podcast alive! To submit a question for the podcast and to become a podcast supporter, head over to ThatTriathlonLife.com/podcast Foreign ...
13 Feb 59min
Triathlon race massage timing, favorite biking and running socks, and more!
This week, we kick things off with some triathlon news, Eric’s pre-race thoughts on the Black Canyon 50K, a round of rapid-fire questions, and then dive into listener-submitted topics. Here’s what we covered: Favorite biking and running socksWhen to time a massage pre- and post-raceGiro Aerohead II helmetElectronic shifters: worth it?Are Ironman tattoos in or out?Fitting in winter trainer sessions as a young swimmerDifferent tire sizes for front and rear wheels"Taking in" the scenery during a...
6 Feb 58min
Track cycling for triathlon, speed wobbles, Timbits, and more!
This week on the podcast, Eric kicks things off with the latest triathlon news, we test his skills (and spelling) with the TTL Spelling Bee, and then dive into your hard-hitting triathlon questions. Here’s what we covered: Using track cycling as a training toolPacked swim lanesBarefoot runningWetsuit fit issuesSpeed wobblesHow many Timbits you can eat in 24 hoursBackyard UltrasGravel riding backpacksOur favorite sports filmsUsing the elliptical and aqua jogging while injured A big thank you ...
30 Jan 1h 1min
Racing Together: Endurance athlete relationships, cross current open water swimming, and more triathlon questions!
This week, we dive into the dynamics of co-existing as an athlete couple and the unique realities that come with it. We also tackled a variety of topics, including: Carbon-plated running sandals: they are real.The creative process: What comes first—music or video?Wahoo Kickr maintenance tipsIf you won $5M, would you retire from triathlon?Shoes that perform well on both pavement and trail in the same runOpen water swimming in a cross current: Tips and tricksShould you re-index your rear derail...
23 Jan 53min
Why triathlon pros hide their power on Strava, using race sealant, normalized power, and more!
This week, we kicked things off with some triathlon news, followed by an intense round of “This or That,” and wrapped up with your listener questions. Topics we covered include:Why some pro triathletes don’t share power numbers on StravaIs it worth investing in a dedicated trainer bike?What is normalized power, and how do you use it?The best part of being a public figure in triathlonSwim TSS and gauging swim effort effectivelyWhen to replace race sealant in tubeless tiresUsing a "crack pipe" ...
16 Jan 1h 8min
Episode 150! That Triathlon Life Podcast
Welcome to our 150th episode of That Triathlon Life! We did things a little differently this time to celebrate this milestone. We filmed the entire episode and brought you along for the ride. Watch it on YouTube We took it up a notch by calling listeners who shared their phone numbers with us and had them ask their questions live on the show. Thank you to all of our amazing listeners and supporters for helping us reach this milestone—we couldn’t have done it without you! You can become a ...
9 Jan 1h 4min
