That Triathlon Life Podcast

This week we kick things off with a discussion about IRONMAN’s new 20-meter draft zone rule change and how it could impact racing. From there, we jump into a listener-submitted Shred or Bed before getting to your questions. This week we discussed:
How fast can the average Joe really get?
Are higher hands worth it on a TT bike?
How we think we’d do on a game show
Just how laid back is XTERRA?
How important body weight is to fitness and performance
Tubeless tire air loss and the risk of unseating a bead
Espresso machine recommendations
What to bring bike shop mechanics as a thank you gift
How to judge whether an epic adventure is actually safe for you
Paula’s favorite song and Nick’s favorite movie
Massage guns: helpful or harmful?
How retired athletes stay connected to their sport
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This week we are once again all together in Bend, OR to record the podcast in person! We started by catching up on events since the 200th episode, Paula hit us with some Rapid Fire, and then we got into listener submitted questions! 
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Make sure you watch this episode on YouTube!
This week we’re all together in Bend, Oregon recording our 200th podcast episode. For this milestone, we set up the cameras and did something a little different, calling podcast listeners live and letting them ask their most pressing triathlon questions.
More than anything, this episode is a thank you. Thank you for sticking with us over the years, saying hi at races, sending in questions, and sharing the stoke that keeps this podcast going. We’re incredibly grateful for this community and excited to keep building it together.
Here’s to the next 200.
To submit a question for the podcast and to become a podcast supporter, head over to ThatTriathlonLife.com/podcast

This week the band is back together in Bend, Oregon recording episode 199. We kicked things off with some holiday recaps, talked through a few 2026 goals, played a New Year–themed Shred or Bed, and then dove into listener-submitted questions. This week we discussed:
Snacks and breakfast ideas for triathletes
How Eric, Paula, and Nick became friends
Intentionally training in triathlon race order
Keeping the excitement alive and not normalizing or downplaying our accomplishments
The best dry-land exercises for athletes who don’t have access to a pool
How to nurture a love for triathlon in young children
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 we hear from Paula about her experience racing the Qatar T100 Triathlon World Championship Final, along with a reflection on the T100 series as a whole. We then jump into a round of Good Gift / Bad Gift before getting to listener-submitted questions. This week we discussed:
Camaraderie among professional athletes
When and why to use rollers
Career-defining moments in triathlon 
Supplements for endurance athletes
Ice baths and saunas for performance and recovery
Early thoughts on 2026 swimrun plans for Eric, Paula, and Nick
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