This week we talk Challenge Roth, dive into what it takes to qualify for the Ironman World Championships (both full and half distances) and weigh in on Race Ranger. And that’s all before we even get into your listener-submitted questions. This week we covered:

• Choosing the right gravel tires
• Are smart goggles allowed in races?
• Swimming strokes other than freestyle
• Is it OK to move someone else's bike in transition?
• Understanding the emotional highs and lows of long-course racing
• Can heat really make your tires explode in transition?
• Random acts of kindness on race day
• The reality of healthcare for up-and-coming pro triathletes
• Eric’s potential swimrun future

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This week, it’s back to business as we dig into your listener submitted questions. But first, we hear about Eric and Paula’s trip to crew for friend of the podcast Heather Jackson at Western States. We also cover some triathlon news, including a bold attempt at a sub 4 minute mile by a female athlete and the action at Ironman Frankfurt.

In the question segment, we discussed:

• Doing brick runs in bib shorts
• Signing up for a 70.3 with budget gear
• Common misconceptions within triathlon
• Bikepacking
• Should you train with elastic laces?
• Disc vs deep wheels for 70.3 World Championships in Marbella
• Sunscreen strategy for racing

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Swim Sets With Paula:

3200 total

Warm Up:

300 swim
200 pull
100 kick
8x25 as 1 build 1 FAST (800)

Main Set:

(4x25 fast + 2x150 mid-race effort + 100ez)x3
(1500)

3x200 pull paddles breathing 3,5,7,3 by 50
(600)

300 mix kick/swim cd

This week, we dive headfirst into listener-submitted questions, starting with some Bike Tech with Eric on tire widths for older carbon rims. From there, it’s full throttle into all things triathlon. We discussed:

• How to seed yourself in a swim when your strength is the bike
• Are pro triathletes vomiting more these days?
• How much training time you really need for a 70.3
• Choosing the right wetsuit for your goals
• Crafting the ultimate indoor pain cave
• Tips for surviving a 5x supertri
• Is it worth shaving grams as a mid-pack age grouper?
• Can you use a triathlon wetsuit for surfing?

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