Eric races his first Swimrun in Orcas Island, gravel running shoes, and more!

That Triathlon Life Podcast

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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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

2025-09-17 68 min
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