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 socks
• When to time a massage pre- and post-race
• Giro Aerohead II helmet
• Electronic shifters: worth it?
• Are Ironman tattoos in or out?
• Fitting in winter trainer sessions as a young swimmer
• Different tire sizes for front and rear wheels
• "Taking in" the scenery during a race
• Training and logistics of van life with a dog

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

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 tool
• Packed swim lanes
• Barefoot running
• Wetsuit fit issues
• Speed wobbles
• How many Timbits you can eat in 24 hours
• Backyard Ultras
• Gravel riding backpacks
• Our favorite sports films
• Using the elliptical and aqua jogging while injured

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

Eric's Broken Top FKT Video

Where Aerobic Meets Creative

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 tips
• If you won $5M, would you retire from triathlon?
• Shoes that perform well on both pavement and trail in the same run
• Open water swimming in a cross current: Tips and tricks
• Should you re-index your rear derailleur when switching to the trainer?

A big thank you to our podcast supporters who help keep the podcast alive. You can become a podcast supporter as well as submit questions for the podcast at ThatTriathlonLife.com/podcast

Wahoo Kickr Run

Swim sets with Paula

400 choice
8x 50 as
Odds: 25 head up (polo), 25 DPS
Evens: 25 DPS, 25 build to FAST

6 x (2 x 75 + 2 x 50) on the same interval (example 60 seconds)
75’s are hard; 50’s are easy

5 x 100 pull with paddles as (4 strokes fast off each wall, the rest DPS)

200 cool down choice

= 3000