This week we got sidetracked with 2-hour marathons, trail running, photography, and more before finally diving into some Bike Tech with Eric and answering your listener questions.

On this episode:

• What it takes to switch from mechanical to electronic shifting
• Does equipment quality actually matter for training?
• How to find the right triathlon coach
• Can paddles hurt your swimming?
• Building a healthy relationship with Strava
• Solving leaky goggles
• Choosing the right shoes for the Bachelor Ascent 50k
• What to do when air quality gets bad
• Our hype songs for a first marathon

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This week, Eric and Paula talk about balancing training as professional athletes while taking care of three dogs at home. They discuss:

• Fads they’re avoiding
• Blisters: socks vs. shoes
• Safety in USA Triathlon races
• How to stay cool during a hot race
• Relationships between two elite triathletes
• Age-group drafting
• Sighting techniques for front-of-the-pack swimmers
• How long to wait for a no-show date at a run club
• Wireless shifters on a vintage frame

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 the crew is 1/3rd Cajun as Nick is recording from New Orleans. We started with some Bike Tech With Eric, chatted about Paris-Roubaix, and then moved onto listener submitted questions.

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