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 races
• Integrated fuel and hydration setups on modern tri bikes
• Converting to a waxed chain and what to expect
• Key workouts for XTERRA-style off-road triathlons
• Tips for finding pools while traveling
• Choosing the right tire size for gravel riding
• Using Cat Ears to reduce wind noise
• Our favorite go-to pool toys
• How to prepare for racing early in the day

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This week, the whole gang is back together recording in the same room in Bend, Oregon. We kick things off with a round of This or That, touch on the latest action from the Tour de France, and then dive into listener-submitted questions. Topics this week include:

• Managing foot cramps on long rides
• What we eat for lunch
• Are bigger goggles better?
• How often pros actually swap or replace their gear
• Hydration belts
• How well pool fitness translates into open water
• The creative process behind scoring the film Look For Things Where You Can Find Them
• How to grow awareness and support for the future of triathlon
• Some insight into why the T100 Lake Las Vegas race was cancelled
• Do you need form cues for slower run paces?
• Is triathlon actually good for you?

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This week we talk Challenge Roth, dive into what it takes to qualify for the Ironman World Championships (both full and half distances) and weigh in on Race Ranger. And that’s all before we even get into your listener-submitted questions. This week we covered:

• Choosing the right gravel tires
• Are smart goggles allowed in races?
• Swimming strokes other than freestyle
• Is it OK to move someone else's bike in transition?
• Understanding the emotional highs and lows of long-course racing
• Can heat really make your tires explode in transition?
• Random acts of kindness on race day
• The reality of healthcare for up-and-coming pro triathletes
• Eric’s potential swimrun future

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