Triathlon swim sighting technique, Age-group drafting, and more!

About this episode

Eric and Paula discuss various aspects of training as professional athletes while managing their home life with pets.

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 avoidingBlisters: socks vs. shoesSafety in USA Triathlon racesHow to stay cool during a hot raceRelationships between two elite triathletesAge-group draftingSighting techniques for front-of-the-pack swimmersHow long to wait for a no-show date at a run clubWireless shifters on a vintage frameA big thank you to our podcast supporters who keep the p...

People in this episode

Hosts: Eric, Paula

Topics covered

• triathlon
• swimming
• training
• drafting
• athlete relationships
• safety

Keywords

• triathlon swim
• sighting technique
• age-group drafting
• training balance
• safety in races
• elite triathletes

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: USA Triathlon

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