That Triathlon Life Podcast Pacing a windy triathlon bike course, run shoe types, and more!
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Jan 2, 2025 This week kicks off with insightful bike tech tips, including essential tools you need for building a new bike. Discover the science behind pacing on challenging windy courses and hear about the surprising lengths professional triathletes go to during races. The discussion also covers the art of choosing the right running shoes amidst a sea of marketing. To top it off, get personal experiences with navigating the pesky raccoon eyes from swimming goggles and valuable advice on managing running stats on treadmills.
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Skiing vs. Cross-Country Skiing
- Skiing can be risky for triathletes' knees, especially compared to snowboarding.
- Cross-country skiing, particularly skate skiing, might be more suitable triathlon training.
Devo Team Announcement
- The That Triathlon Life development team for 2025 was announced, including returning and new members.
- The team includes both short-course and long-course athletes.
Essential Bike Building Tools
- Use individual Allen wrenches, Torx wrenches, and a chain breaking tool for bike builds.
- Get a brake bleeding kit and the correct type of brake fluid.