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

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