This week, we get Paula's take on what it was like racing the T100 series this year and how it compares to her experience racing middle-distance triathlons in the past. We introduce a new segment: Swim Sets with Paula and then dive into listener-submitted questions. Topics this week include:

• Dealing with disappointment after an unsatisfying race
• What Eric would have done differently (and similarly) to prepare for an Ultra
• Concerns about losing speed toward the end of the season
• Living and training without Strava Premium
• Coping with a 17-meter pool
• Sleeved vs. sleeveless swim skins

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

SSWP

2,800 total:

Warm up:
200 Choice
8x25 (alternating fast/easy) 15s rests

Main Set:
200 pull+paddle 30s rest
4x125 freestyle (descending 1 to 4) 10s rest
200 pull+paddle 30s rest
4x125 freestyle (descending 1 to 4) 10s rest
200 pull+paddle 30s rest
4x125 freestyle (descending 1 to 4) 10s rest
200 pull+paddle 30s rest

Cool Down:
100 kick

This week, we all huddled around the mics in Bend, OR, and got an epic race recap from Eric's first 50k trail ultramarathon. After we explored the nitty-gritty of what it took for Eric to make it to the finish, we got to answering some listener-submitted triathlon questions. This week we talked about:

• Incorporating weight training into triathlon training
• How TTL takes photos on runs, and tips on how to improve
• Using insoles while running
• Pacing the swim start when adrenaline takes over

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 get ready for Eric's first Ultra: a 50 km race at Smith Rock, OR. We got some Bike Tech with Eric discussing bedding in brakes, and torque wrenches, and then we moved on to your general triathlon questions. This week we discussed:

• Minimum gear requirements for Unbound Gravel
• Does bilateral breathing have a place in triathlon?
• Storing a bike for the winter
• Why wear a swim cap?
• PAULA RAPID FIRE 🔥
• Forced time away from triathlon - and how to handle it
• How to handle a big DNF, especially with family present

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