Eric races his first Swimrun in Orcas Island, gravel running shoes, and more!
Update: 2025-09-18
Description
This week, Eric shares his epic experience winning his first-ever Swimrun race on Orcas Island, Nick recounts a series of unfortunate pre-race mechanicals, and we play a round of Date, Marry, Drop before diving into listener-submitted questions. Topics this week include:
- Swimming with shoes on in Swimrun events
- Former triathletes that Eric and Paula are still starstruck by
- Pool toys and extras we bring to swim sessions
- How to practice open water swimming without open water access
- Managing side stitches, shin splints, and blisters while running
- Salomon gravel running shoes
- Dealing, managing and healing IT band syndrome
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
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