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

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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

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This week Paula is in Qatar, so Eric and Nick held down the fort until TTL Development Team athlete Lydia Russell joined for some fun. We started by talking about Alex Yee's incredible marathon in Valencia, outlined an exciting TTL training camp for early next year, and then got into questions. This week we covered:

• Our running shoe rotation
• What to do when your snorkel starts taking on water
• Gravel tire options for snowy conditions
• Racing 70.3s while training for a full Ironman
• How to get past a swimming plateau
• The correct number of cats for a 2:1 cat to bike ratio

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TTL Base Camp 2026

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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