That Triathlon Life Podcast

Mar 06 2025 158 ep. 59 mins 171

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Pro Triathletes Eric Lagerstrom, and Paula Findlay, team up with their friend and amateur triathlete Nick Goldston to hang out and answer questions about triathlon. https://www.thattriathlonlife.com

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Triathlon bike bags, tire inserts, racing, and more!

Mar 06 2025 64 mins

This week, we huddled around the mic in California to chat about training, racing, and managing fatigue. We covered: Carbon and aluminum disc brakes vs. rim brakesStaying fit while on vacationLast-minute race advice for a noviceTire inserts for road and mountain bikingBike bags—what’s worth it?Our biggest aha moments in sport A big thank you to our podcast supporters who keep t

When physical therapy works, when to use swim skins in a triathlon, and more!

Feb 27 2025 50 mins

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 N

Triathlon training with carbon-plated shoes, Caffeine for training and racing, and more!

Feb 20 2025 51 mins

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

Eric’s Black Canyon 50K Podium Finish ft. Heather Jackson

Feb 13 2025 59 mins

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

Triathlon race massage timing, favorite biking and running socks, and more!

Feb 06 2025 58 mins

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 win

Track cycling for triathlon, speed wobbles, Timbits, and more!

Jan 30 2025 61 mins

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 UltrasGr

Racing Together: Endurance athlete relationships, cross current open water swimming, and more triathlon questions!

Jan 23 2025 53 mins

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 a

Why triathlon pros hide their power on Strava, using race sealant, normalized power, and more!

Jan 16 2025 68 mins

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

Episode 150! That Triathlon Life Podcast

Jan 09 2025 64 mins

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 listene

Pacing a windy triathlon bike course, run shoe types, and more!

Jan 02 2025 57 mins

Happy New Year! 🎉 This week, we’re keeping it classic with “Bike Tech with Eric” to kick things off, followed by a variety of listener-submitted triathlon questions. Topics include: Essential tools for building up a new bikeUsing an ultrasonic cleaner for wax prepHow hard pro triathletes really push in racesPacing strategies for headwind/tailwind out-and-back bike coursesA