Optimizing Gear for Triathlons

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

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

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