That Triathlon Life Podcast Triathlon training in Tucson AZ, elite age group racing, and more!
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Feb 19, 2026 Training in sunny Tucson and why it draws triathletes for bike paths and base camps. Balancing family life with long hours of endurance training. Pre-race breakfast routines and timing of caffeine gels. Debate over doping in age-group racing and the idea of an elite amateur category. Swim drills using a single fin and how jammers compare to baggy shorts.
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Why Tucson Is A Winter Training Hub
- Paula and Eric travel to Tucson each winter largely because of training partners Heather and Marty and reliable weather.
- The location creates a critical mass of triathletes that makes group sessions and easy training logistics possible.
Choose Shorter Events To Protect Family Time
- If family strain is caused by high-volume training, reduce event scope and train shorter, higher-intensity sessions instead of extreme long-distance plans.
- Balance training with family by accepting moderation and focusing on quality sessions to keep mood and health benefits for home life.
Training Improves Quality Of Family Time
- Training for endurance often improves mood and long-term health, which benefits family life through higher-quality time together.
- Stopping intense training entirely can reduce personal well-being and negatively affect household dynamics.