
When physical therapy works, when to use swim skins in a triathlon, and more!
02/27/25 • 50 min
This week, we dove into a variety of listener-submitted questions (and a few rabbit holes). We discussed:
- How Eric’s PT for his labral tear is finally working
- At what distance a swimskin becomes worth it
- Using music in videos and reels without infringing on copyright
- Avoiding chlorine rash
- How pro athletes recover
- Healthy snacks for a hungry triathlete
- How to get tickets for Eric and Nick’s film, Look for Things Where You Can Find Them
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
This week, we dove into a variety of listener-submitted questions (and a few rabbit holes). We discussed:
- How Eric’s PT for his labral tear is finally working
- At what distance a swimskin becomes worth it
- Using music in videos and reels without infringing on copyright
- Avoiding chlorine rash
- How pro athletes recover
- Healthy snacks for a hungry triathlete
- How to get tickets for Eric and Nick’s film, Look for Things Where You Can Find Them
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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