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Olivia Vallone
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Paula and Kate Raced T100 Ibiza!
This past Sunday, Paula raced in her third T100 race of the season. It was also her third race in the past few weeks following Japan International Tri and UCI Time Trails. It's been an absolute whirl wind, but we've been loving every second of it from the mountains of Switzerland to the waters of Ibiza!
With the T100 Ibiza occurring right at the pinnacle of the triathlon season, competitors faced an added layer of unpredictability. Many athletes were uncertain of their capabilities or how their bodies would respond in an intense race amidst a dense portion of the year. For many athletes, including Paula, Ibiza was scheduled at the height of intense training and back-to-back races, including Kat Matthews and India Lee who both raced Ironman World Championships last weekend in Nice.
Paula finished the race in 5th place and finished in 15th in one of the most competitive fields of the season. The line up included: Star, Taylor Knibb, Olympic silver medalist, Julie Derron, 2020 Olympic Champion, Flora Duffy, and multi time T100 winner, Ashleigh Gentle.
It's fair to assume very few athletes felt fresh or were well rested heading into the race - making it any one's title to claim. It was a race defined by staying in the moment and maintaining control.
We will have a FULL, in depth race recap from Paula this week on the pod and in the upcoming YouTube Video! Until then, you can check out the most recent vid - Pt. 2 of our time in Zurich - on YouTube, or in the TTL App!
This week's show is a look at Paula Findlay's pre-race preparation in Zurich for the UCI Individual Time Trial World Championships, where she ultimately placed 18th place. Also included is a trail run by Eric at Mount Pilatus in the Swiss Alps, and a visit to ON international Headquarters in Zurich. Paula is a ON sponsored triathlete, so it was an awesome experience!
Be on the look out for the next video to see Eric's amazing coverage of the whole T100 race on the stunning shores of Ibiza.
You can watch the videos BEFORE they are posted to YouTube through the new TTL app!TTL App Available to Download NOW from the App Store!
Click here to download!
Thank you to all of you who have been a part of getting
TTL to this point, to everyone who has been beta testing, and also a huge shoutout to Jake S, who has been working all day to push this through! Right now, this app is only compatible with iOS devices, but don't worry - the Android version is coming soon!
If you run into any bugs or issues, feel free to contact developer@thattriathlonlife.com and we'll address them right away.
Despite traveling around the world, Eric and Paula and the rest of the team have been absolutely grinding behind the scenes to introduce something really exciting to TTL Naysh, and ultimately the triathlon community as a whole. We hope this app helps everyone connect on a deeper level and also brings as many new people together as possible. Go download it now to your phone and you can get early access to videos, post a discussion, and buy/sell gear! We have a few more surprises coming as well 👀
Download to join the party!
Podcast
PODCAST 🎙️
Last week on the Pod, we discussed:
🏁 Paula's Race Recap
🧑🔧 Mechanics and in race neutral support for Ironman and T100 races
🕴️Do pros wear off-the-shelf cycling kits, or are they custom?
🧳 Electric bike pumps and what do Eric and Paula use when traveling.
🚴Casual road cycling racing, and how to do it
🗣️When to say "on your left" in a race
🤔Is it worth upgrading from an old sleeveless wetsuit?
Another World Tri Cup for John in Weihai, China!
Devo athlete, John Reed, also had a big race this weekend competing in another World Triathlon Cup in China. This is John's first race following his first place finish in Karlovy Vary last month. John had another strong performance and placed 15th in a tight race.
Next up is WTC Finals in Spain, which will be the final race in the 2024 World Triathlon Series. It will be an epic race and we can't wait to see John cap off his amazing season!
Join TTL at T100 Lake Las Vegas!
Next Stop: State Side!
We our so psyched to host a little pop-up event at the next T100 race! Our goal is to create a sort of community hub / pit stop for spectators watching the pro race, and for athletes competing in the age group race!
This is your chance to connect with fellow TTL fans, snag a special edition shirt, and share in the race-day hype! We hope to see you there if you're racing, spectating, or just coming to join the vibes!
More details coming soon, but mark your calendars now for Oct 18th-20th. You won’t want to miss this!
Join Castelli's Challenge on Strava for a Chance to Win 30% Off!
Our friends at Castelli are hosting a Strava challenge to celebrate their 50th anniversary as a company!
Overview from Castelli:
While our roots trace back to 1876, in a small tailor shop in Milan known as Vittore Gianni, the Castelli name and Scorpion logo debuted in 1974. To celebrate 50 years of this legacy, we challenge you to ride 150km.
Complete the challenge to earn a 30% discount at Castelli-Cycling.com and an exclusive Castelli 50 Years digital badge.
Why not complete the challenge in your most iconic Castelli jersey? Share your rides on Instagram, tagging @CastelliCycling and #Castelli50Years for further opportunities to win
Good luck, get shredding!
Coming Soon: 2025 TTL Devo Team Applications
It’s almost that time of year, folks… 2025 Devo Team and TTL Nation Kit designs are underway, and we’re already looking forward to opening applications and pre-orders! Stay tuned in the stories in the next couple of weeks for some polls to help us lock in the final designs, and start to get psyched up for what promises to be an epic, vibe-filled 2025 🙌
Follow our Instagram for the latest updates!
Stay stoked,
-Eric & Paula
(and Olive, the intern)
