Creating Content as a Professional Athlete - What Actually Matters?

Hey everyone! We're Eric Lagerstrom and Paula Findlay, we're both professional triathletes, and we created That Triathlon Life!
0:00 intro
0:36 New Triathlon Kit Photos
1:50 Easy Video Project For Orca Wetsuits
3:22 My Thoughts On KZbin Right Now
6:53 Mini Film: Riding in The Santa Monica Mountains
9:18 Tempo Run
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[@razielacosta8441]

I’m glad you’re staying true to your creative self Eric. Screw the algorithm, quality over everything. That’s what makes your videos so inspiring and genuine!

[@amandas7669]

I logged onto youtube today to see if there was a Sunday TTL video. I'm here for the long weekly videos and they always get better and better. Screw the algorithm! Keep making this awesome stuff.

[@olithetiger]

Eric’s videos > Cat shorts. 3 min of riding along the Cali coast is a thing of beauty

[@kemccorm86]

F the algorithm. We come here to watch your videos because we want to and enjoy it for your perspective, keen eye, creativity, sick scenery, and the cool triathlon vibes. The force fed content will never be anything more than that… stay true to you, we’re here for it.

[@ThatTriathlonLife]

Right on! We’ll keep it rolling 🤙 thank you

[@facelesssman]

Your content is 100% spot on!You two are so humble. And the chemistry with the realistic love and support you have for one another and the outdoors is awesome!

[@fysh1945]

I truly hate what my YT front page has become. I don't want to page down through multiple pages of cat videos and random shorts from people I don't know to get to the stuff I actually watch. TTL Sunday's are the best Sunday's. Keep makin the good stuff, Eric!

[@jillglasgow7231]

Love the longer format videos. Your creativity inspires me to look at my own photos and try and take pics (even if they are just of my kids) that bring out how I feel in that moment. Keep doing what brings you joy

[@ThatTriathlonLife]

Love it 🤘 the process of trying to capture what you see in the best way is so great

[@guscrown]

Hey Eric, just wanted to say I love your content and your creativity, and I totally get what you are saying, I too find myself sometimes just watching shorts mindlessly. This year however I decided to step away from that type of content, left Instagram for good, and decided to focus more on the things I actually like, and your videos are definitely one of those things. Thanks for the time you spend on creating your awesome videos and I look forward to an awesome season.

[@StillBusyBaking]

As a content creator who feels obligated to make “algorithm satisfying” content, I really appreciated your lil monologue. Inspired!! 🙌

[@mlegrand]

Wow, that bike riding sequence was off the charts amazing. I loved the colors, the mood, the music and the pacing of all of it together. 🙌 Ten out of ten. Always pumped to see you doing stuff with Nick!!! Those greens were popping. ✅ Hope all is well with you and the family! 👍

[@arthurg7257]

Eric keep doing your thing. Just for info, I’m an older age grouper and watch all your videos on KZbin. Just finished this one and as always on Sundays, it’s a great motivator and makes me smile as I head out the door for my long weekly run. Paula good luck in Miami and I’ll be watching. I have Oceanside in a month!

[@ronramos9]

The vibe you create is so much better than any other tri stuff out there. Love what you all do.

[@davidhaythorn5983]

Another beautifully shot video, Eric you just keep doing what you do, best which is inspire us all to keep living That Triathlon Life, even at my now advancing years, I just want to keep going and going for as long as I can. You are both exceptional athletes and creators. I watch all your coverage Instagram you tube. and these videos make my Sundays complete done my training and had a catch up with all things That Triathlon Life. Paula in an Orca costume, with an Orca swim bag, does that mean she choose the Orca Apex Flow? Fab wet suit, also as an aside, My own TTL tri suit has landed in the UK!!!! And is currently at the Fed Ex depo in the south of the country bound for my home by Wednesday SOOO EXCITED!!! I also spotted a possible new carbon race shoe? Don't miss much when its anything On! Much Love From the UK X David.

[@exnaviculanavis]

Don’t give up! IF You like it and You can do it, do it! 😊

[@aspenwagon04]

Hate shorts, love this style. Keep it up, keep your chin up!

[@roywaterhouse3276]

Make what suits you. We follow the channel for that reason not anything else. TTL has the most inspiring and beautiful videos. Thanks from an age grouper who loves tri.

[@ironman140.6]

Stay the course and be yourself. That is why you guys got to where you are in the first place. Amazing keep it up and thank you for what you do.

[@Mike.A.]

Ditto

[@jontay1987]

You're doing a great job, keep being you. You and Paula are superstar athletes but I appreciate how down-to-Earth real, humble, sincere, and relatable you both are. Thanks for sharing your passions. I love coffee and BC skiing too!

[@mikehammersley3489]

You know what triathletes want to see. You continue to create, and we’ll be here.

[@MrYbeaudoin]

You do you! I love your long form content. It’s all about the editing.

[@t.r.iggler]

I often don’t have that much time to KZbin at all. But this Eric… worth every second! Great! 🤩

[@andrewkean3971]

Hi Eric, please stay true to how it all started regardless of the algorithm! Since this all started and the pandemic, I've looked forward to seeing "DITL" videos you've made and how raw and hard it is to be a pro! That is something I look forward to every Sunday!

[@craigmcalister3071]

Thanks Eric, you do good work. Fight the good fight.

[@patrickryan4444]

Huge respect to you Eric for staying true to what you believe in and why you do this. Your content is phenomenal. Keep it coming!

[@henrychungfitness]

Keep coming out with the genuine content we all come back to love 🤙 The chill, slower paced content is what makes us truly feel!

[@coachjohn]

Yes there are just so many "views" available and so many new channels. I keep making videos for ne triathletes and tri product reviews but views are way down. I supplement them with 3 shorts a week. Love your videos and will keep watching. Thanks for what you do

[@colinmilky]

Will always go looking for TTL even if doesn’t show up! Love the content

[@mlam86]

So awesome to see TTL staying true to yourselves and putting out thoughtful content and not just content for the sake of content! ❤ Thanks for all that you do for the community! Keep up the great work 🥳🥳

[@MattyJTri]

Every video gets better 🙌 Keep true to what you want to make!

[@Mike.A.]

Good luck in Miami Paula and the new kit looks great, you and the designer crushed it!

[@OMGitsalozer]

Eric - I absolutely love your creative style and it's been such a treat to watch your craft evolve over the years. I say you make what makes you happy. And if you want to create a Patreon to help the financials make a little more sense, I'll bet a lot of us would join you there.

[@butikitoo6403]

The run sequence was the best. I glad you want to focus on the creative stuff, i know thats why i am here!

[@carinaalvarez6]

I appreciate all the hard work you put into these videos. Keep them coming! It brings such refreshing feelings and new perspectives on nature + fitness (:

[@thekeenester]

Killer vibes Eric! Color grading looks so good with all the green in CA right now.

[@fredbartlett2056]

You have come a long way from Van life videos.Keep up the great work staying true to yourself as an athlete and videographer!

[@kellyjoanneknight]

Create from the heart Eric. Thats what we’re here for ❤

[@MJSahlberg]

Love watching the long content! Keep it up.

[@suzanneh1605]

Sweet kit, absolutely! Organic flare colors- some real natural glow- gonna be effortless movement! For sure your capture of the art of living the Triathlon life is epic. Stay the course- greatness evolving, count on it! Excited for the season.

[@elodiecire613]

Forget les stats and be proud of your TTL baby Eric ... since Covid`s lockdown when I wrote these only 3 words on the search bar " triathlon van life" I discovered your youtube Chanel my partner and I never forget to watch a video and more over, a few weeks ago we received our first TTL order ;) even if we do not really understand everything as non native, we enjoying every seconde of your Vlog ...

[@facelesssman]

SMOKING KIT!!!!!!! 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@ibanezjp]

Eric the quality of what you are doing is one of the best I ever seen in sport content, shorts are ok, but what you are doing it is much more rewarding, keep crushing it!!!

[@user-lx5ui9vp3n]

I love that the California sun has led to your and Paula's freckles coming out. Y'all are the best. Your content is the best. Chase what you love. We're here for it.

[@ThatTriathlonLife]

Haha yep freckles came early this year 😂

[@Natalie-rl7dq]

I love how the opening shot of your bike ride segment colors of the scene match Paula's new kit - totally meant to be! Now I want to go ride there!!

[@johnbgriffinjr116]

Anyone else think Paula looked like a complete badass coming out of the locker at 2:33? ✌🏼

[@MichaelZ-1]

Great to stay with what you want. Just a small note of what I see from other “long content”-creators; cut 2/3 parts from the longer movies, make them “vertical” (just cut of the sides) and post these as shorts. Not what you want, but those shorts might get more subscribers and those get your shorts also on there lists. So these pull both your subscribers and new people in. Keep making this great content, it’s always a pleasure to watch.

[@alisahagenberg9150]

I agree with everything everyone said too. I love your loner content! Love all you put out into OUR world. Thank you!

[@ThatTriathlonLife]

🙏 thanks for telling me and thanks for watching :)

[@marypeterson6423]

Love your videos! Keep doing what you are doing, Eric. Always makes me smile and keeps me calm (very stressed lately). Thank you!! Good luck in Miami Paula. Your race kit looks awesome! ❤

[@wnegrini]

Pls keep doing what you have been doing. Best TT videos on YT!!!!!!

[@mdwst1]

Keep producing that soul enriching content! It inspires me to get out there for the love of movement.

[@Nicky-Stiles]

Awesome video, thanks Eric.

[@humbertomendesoliveira5465]

Very interesting reflections, Eric. Thank you for externalizing them. It's funny how homogeneously true these distortions are in different parts of the world. culture, customs, views, tastes are disregarded. the beauty of heterogeneity needs to be rescued. Big hugs and good vibes from Brazil to you!

[@donnacunnin2018]

The kit is awesome, but the fashion model and her photographer! Keep it going kids, you are doing it right.

[@TheMurdaMurph]

Keep doing what you are doing! Loving the content. Im only on shorts because there's nothing left to watch😂

[@user-px7mo8jo2h]

I look forward to your videos every single week. Best thing out there!! You guys are awesome.

[@joannadigrigoli]

I don't do triathlons, but I love your videos because they're beautiful! Stay true to yourself!

[@ThatTriathlonLife]

I always get extra stoked when non-triathletes like the show ✌️ thanks for telling me

[@infovidasupps8640]

Congratulations on being in a place in your life where you can do things that you want to do not have to chase the dollar More power to you buddy

[@lisacarlisle2568]

love your videos. no shorts you are a triathlete and an artist!! thanks for sharing both!

[@BrentSnider]

Keep doing what you do best! We all love your content and I look forward every week to seeing what you post because I know it will be fun and creative and inspiring.

[@katie1128100]

Algorithms suck keep up the great work Eric! And good luck next weekend Paula TTL nash will be rooting for you!

[@clareblain8503]

Eric thank you so much for your honesty in this video! We love what you're doing. I not only watch all your videos start to finish (and mainly on release day) but I've gone back to the start to rewatch them too. Keep doing what makes you happy man. One of the main things I get out of your videos personally is inspiration to carve out a happy way of doing what you need (hard work) - that there's not only one way to do it. We love you guys and so appreciate your hard work Eric

[@themarkrophones]

Thank you for the jumpstart in Oxnard CA! I will share this video with my triathlete friends

[@lenfordwalters]

So true Eric. I'm here to watch your creative and inspirational videos bro. Keep doing it❤

[@88happytrails]

We love the creativity found here. We are not triathletes, but your content really got us interested in following tri! Thanks for everything you put into this channel and brand! 🙌

[@katherined.harris96]

I'm not a fan of the YT suggested shorts! I want to watch this content right here and save it for a moment when I am not doing anything else so I can focus exclusively on your videos. Love them!

[@ngreenie]

You’re both awesome Eric and Paula.

[@bonn1771]

no i miss this live was updating my desktop components and lost track of time! agree with you Eric, keep doing what you need to do. to me content you enjoy making will be worth it good luck in both of your upcoming races!

[@marciedge4938]

Your creativity, camera work, and music are amazing. Just keep being you.

[@pedroizquierdo7192]

I'm really here for inspiration to go exercise outside and not all the regular stuff you would find elsewhere, thanks for staying true to your way Eric!

[@ThatTriathlonLife]

You're welcome! That’s all I’m going for 🤘

[@barryfield9300]

Very fast 15 minutes of swim/bike/run with great commentary/scenary/music: Quintiquintessential Eric Lagerstrom! Paula, do what you're capable of doing and you'll be fighting for a podium spot!

[@ThatTriathlonLife]

Thanks Barry, your support has meant a lot all these years 🙏

[@davidzalatimo]

Love the shots of the coastal ride. That opening sequence was beautiful!

[@ThatTriathlonLife]

Awesome :) stoked to hear it!

[@ivangreaves525]

I very rarely comment on content, but your style is what I'm looking for. Sure I get sucked into the BS content but what you create is what I specifically looked for. Keep doing what you do, I'm sure there's an audience that appreciates it.

[@mateusbittencourtmendes2684]

Okay… that bike scene is just one of the most beautifull / creative / hypnotic I’ve seen in a while. Insane content as always!! Good luck on the t100 miami, Paula 🔥🔥

[@roar66552]

BE WHO you are man we love your videos thats for sure

[@jandercito]

I am becoming more and more selective on what KZbin content I watch just for the reason you mentioned in the video, to watch what I want instead of what the algorithm wants. Precisely for that reason the kind of creative content you make is priceless. Keep on doing what you love !. Paula's net kit is awesome. Good luck in Miami !.

[@craiggardiner4047]

I've liked your videos since World Cup bike footage but the last few weeks has been stunning. Love it. Thank you.

[@ThatTriathlonLife]

That’s awesome :) those were good times at the very beginning

[@samgooding-matthews3175]

That kit is so lush ❤

[@EbersBrent]

I love your content! You definitely have your own creative style that I do not see with the other triathlon creators. Keep it up!

[@PVillapah]

There are very few quality and uplifting vlogs like TTL, keep it up brother

[@ThatTriathlonLife]

Thanks! Will do ✌️

[@zosiabulhak1681]

Love your videos so much, please keep crushing regardless of the algorithm! :))

[@suzanneh1605]

And totally agree, if I don't set the course of what I follow in terms of quality- the inevitable fragmentation is built into the method of delivery- shorts. Fragmenting my attention, my ability to think freely, to contemplate and think deeply, to appreciate beauty. Superficial scrolling is the enemy of living and of true community. Thanks for preserving Reality, friends- life is beautiful.

[@becmango]

Video quality is just so damn high. Love it

[@ThatTriathlonLife]

Thank you 🙏

[@damu6678]

Please don't switch to shorts. I really like your long form content!

[@janoberst2675]

Agreed with everything you say here. I’m so glad you’re following your creativity. You keep raising the bar, it’s truly inspiring.

[@ThatTriathlonLife]

I appreciate that, thank you 🙏

[@sebastiancaucci9969]

I had this exact conversation about the social media slot machine with a friend, earlier today. Thanks TTL for prioritizing quality. That bike sequence was incredible!

[@katesommerville5786]

Always love love ❤❤ your stuff and will fight the cat and sloth videos! Thx for Instagram tip too..I'm vibed! Safe travels to Miami Paula ...love the kit!

[@Aaron_Turnbull]

Love the video as always! Totally agree with the talk about youtube and insta shorts. I love making reels as my primary for of content mainly for myself but hate how they suck you in. I really wish they would make an option to turn off the youtube shorts tab all together. On a side note lol, the knocking in the background of the song was driving me crazy with my AirPods in, i kept thinking someone was at my door lmao!

[@donaldlamarche9886]

Forget the algorithm. Just do Eric with amazing footage and music. Epic stuff.

[@mattireson2213]

I thought shorts were ads and never watch them! Love the videos you create! Keep on!

[@ThatTriathlonLife]

😂 I love that. They are often ads or just desperate grabs for a little attention

[@marcelezo]

Amazing!!!!

[@limegimlet]

I love cats and haven't done a tri in 7 years, but I went on to YT tonight specifically to relax on couch with your Sunday long vid. Love the feels Eric!

[@FrankC1]

Hi TTL I came to the channel as it had that surf like adventurous vibe while depicting the sport of triathlon, Xterra all capturing the beautiful places you visit and live in. I can’t wait for my TTL hit when ever it comes out🙏

[@ThatTriathlonLife]

“Surf like” made my day, thank you :) That’s what I shoot for. I just watch surf and ski films to put me in a good mood and get inspired 👌

[@Rlifland]

Thank you for your commitment to the craft Eric! What you’re putting out there is worthy of the big screen (not just the little screen) and everyone’s time. Here’s to retraining the algorithm.

[@ThatTriathlonLife]

Thank you! Hoping to get more stuff like “Controlled Burn” into film festivals in the coming years :)

[@aronanlife9039]

Stay true to yourself Eric! Love long format

[@clintellis1102]

kit is siiiick!

[@Runmaerun]

Thanks for sticking true to your values and not making influencer type content! ✌️

[@joannaradoslavova4399]

TTL videos are the only ones I am committed to not watch for days, if I have to, only to make sure I dive myself completely into the content and enjoy every second of it. Every video you guys create is more than some shots - it's and experience. Keep doing what you love and there will always be people to appreciate it as much as you do!

[@ThatTriathlonLife]

That means so much to hear :) that’s how I treat my favorite creators as well ❤️

[@maxstroebl5134]

Good-Better-Eric ☝️Thank you !🙌 Greetings from Germany \ Bavaria ✌️ Maximilian

[@paulhadfield2328]

Hi Eric, don’t change a thing! Your style of video means I absolutely won’t watch it on my phone. The locations and panoramas you use mean I always hunt for the biggest screen I can find. The scenery and action means I can escape from grey and gloomy English winters and enjoy “riding along” whilst you guys train. It’s like Rouvy and Fulgaz with personality!! I think nobody does it so well.

[@canadatri3]

This was awesome ❤😊… kit arrived today and it looks sick!

[@ThatTriathlonLife]

YES! Hope you love it!

[@trijon900]

Stay true, your films are so awesome and beautiful! 🤩

[@ThatTriathlonLife]

Thank you! Will do!