This week we dove into our experiences at IRONMAN 70.3 Oceanside, an epic race that always brings intensity and attention. We then moved on to listener-submitted triathlon questions. This week we discussed:

• When to train if you're sick
• Choosing the right chainring for a strong cyclist
• How much to train on a TT bike vs a road bike for triathlon vs road racing
• How long cycling bibs last
• Cycling cadence and how to find the sweet spot
• How to perform your best in same-day, back-to-back triathlons

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Just the boys this week as Paula rests up to be at her best for IRONMAN 70.3 Oceanside this Saturday. Eric and Nick riff through a stack of listener questions in a semi–rapid-fire episode, covering everything from van life and bike tech to wetsuits, motivation, the Taco Bell 50K, and more.

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 settled right into our usual selves, Eric caught us up on what he's been up to post-op, then we whipped out our brand new white boards and used them for a newer segment called Ranks Revealed, where we ranked our favorite sweet treats 1-10, before talking about some racing, and finally getting to listener submitted questions. This week we discussed:

• Learning how to truly push your limits without holding back in training and racing
• How to structure training when using trails and mountain biking without reliable pace or power
• One training habit we wish we had adopted earlier
• Best practices for treadmill training and how it translates to outdoor running
• Traveling overseas with race nutrition: bring it or source it locally?
• Racing a self-supported Ironman vs signing up for a branded event
• Wetsuit use for slower swimmers: pool training, buoyancy, and rules
• When to upgrade your TT bike vs continuing to invest in your current setup
• Thoughts on HYROX and how it compares to triathlon training
• When to schedule a training camp for maximum benefit before a race

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

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