This week we packed in a full-length episode plus an interview with TTL Development Team athlete Zack Cooper at the end. We discussed:

• How personal safety has shaped race choices for Eric and Paula
• How often you actually need to replace a helmet
• What to do when your smart trainer starts reading way off
• The minimum training load for a 70.3
• How Paula finds inspiration for her race kit designs
• SRAM blips
• What feels worse: a DNF from your body or a mechanical?
• Mental health as athletes

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This week we are thankful for carbon bikes, carbon shoes, and that the pool is closed. We start out with a TTL Spelling Bee, a chat with TTL Development Team athlete John Reed about his year, his olympic hopes, and 70.3 dreams and then finally get into listener-submitted questions. This week we discussed:

• Lap swim speed etiquette
• The Lever Movement treadmill system
• Paula's favorite Castelli bibs
• "Road bike muscles" vs "TT bike muscles"
• If and when to drop out of a race

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This week Eric and Paula are training in Victoria, BC, so we get some travel stories before jumping into rapid fire and a batch of listener-submitted questions. This week, we discussed:

• Have pros lost trust in the PTO/T100
• How often to do a spin-down on the Wahoo Kickr
• How often to re-wax a chain when it’s used exclusively on the trainer
• Christmas gift ideas for a young mountain biker
• How to fuel for a 50-mile road run as an Ironman athlete
• How long a beginner needs to train for a 70.3
• Whether power pedals and their extra data are worth it
• Self-coaching during the off-season
• If swimming more compromises bike and run fitness
• Balancing local racing with Ironman-branded events

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This week we talk about Paula's experience racing in Spain for 70.3 World Champs, and what it’s like to step off the course as one of the favorites. We also got to a few listener-submitted questions. This week we discussed:

• Dealing with disappointing race results and rediscovering motivation
• Tips for racing Escape From Alcatraz when traveling from Europe
• Eric’s plans to race triathlon in the future
• What camera to use while riding the bike
• Spiritual moments while training and racing

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This week, somehow, all three of the crew are together in Spain. Nick hopped on a last-minute flight and made it just in time for a Wednesday night podcast recording. Paula was deep in Ironman 70.3 World Championship race prep, so it was just Eric and Nick on the mics this week, covering:

• SRAM AXS front derailleur issues
• Storing a TT bike for the winter
• Racing when racing has lost its luster
• Training outdoors after an accident
• Gaining confidence riding in aero
• Staying entertained on long indoor rides
• Riding an e-bike for fitness, is it possible?
• Ice bandanas
• Becoming carb-dependent during workouts

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This week is our last episode together for a few weeks as Paula ramps up for the Ironman 70.3 World Championships in Marbella, Spain. We talked about Eric’s surprise UTMB qualification, recovering from sickness, and then dove into listener-submitted questions. This week we discussed:

• Choosing the right cassette for your smart trainer
• How much sealant to use in a tubeless tire
• Managing a warm-weather swimrun race
• How Eric and Paula's Wahoo KICKR Run is holding up
• Coping with a cold garage pain cave
• Dressing for a cold marathon
• Picking out an engagement ring for triathletes
• Balancing biking and running when focusing on run races
• Strength training: how much, and how often

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This week we talk triathlon, swimrun, racing, training, and more! We kick things off with an exciting announcement about a new TTL drop coming mid-next week, then dive straight into listener-submitted questions. This week, we discussed:

• Speedos vs. jammers
• Goals for the rest of 2025
• What time of day (and how often) Paula swims
• Best winter and snow activities to maintain run fitness
• How to wash a running hat
• Mentally and emotionally approaching a race with bad memories
• How to record swimrun on a GPS watch
• How swim speed work should feel
• Post-race food traditions for the pros

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This week we hear all about Eric’s epic adventure racing the Kodiak 50k Ultramarathon, and all the ways it didn’t go to plan. After that, we got into listener-submitted questions and discussed:

• Did this year’s Kona make Paula want to race Ironman more or less?
• The right bike setup for the Ironman 70.3 World Championship in Marbella
• Using a Peloton or old trainer to build winter fitness
• Drivetrain maintenance during a gravel stage race
• What to look for when picking a new TT bike
• How far out to start heat training for a hot race
• Best front hydration solutions

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