Survival Mode - US Open Triathlon Recap

[@NickGoldston]

Eric out here making an entire film every week 🤯

[@hellopixel8203]

Exactly... Eric's shit is unparalleled in the triathlon space. Hotter than an Ooni pizza oven.

[@alyenasheremeta4948]

Well, he is a hobbyist triathlete according to Kienle 😂

[@omarnegronsantiago9283]

The highlight of my 25k race was shouting to Eric "I love your videos bro" while on the bike. Followed shortly by "Hey Paula". That was my second tri, I got hooked on the sport thanks to this channel. Thanks, guys!

[@mikebrewer1346]

I love how grounded and honest Paula is throughout. It's so refreshing to hear seasoned professionals talk about challenges/nerves/doubts - great video!

[@aaronhyman1977]

This video was f'in EPIC. Whole new level of race recap. Eric--you're a BEAST! Also Paula in the airport with a giant sweat/salt mark on her Specialized baseball cap is hardcore "that triathlon life." #ttlna$h

[@joshbreighner8191]

Unreal video - the effort doesn't go unnoticed/unappreciated.

[@ThatTriathlonLife]

thank you 🙏

[@craigk4850]

Just wanted to say thanks to Paula for the recap - it can't be easy to talk about a difficult race, but sharing the emotions, both highs and lows, makes a video as compelling as the amazing cinematography Eric does. Sharing the lows also means us as supports are that much more excited for you when experiencing the highs. Good luck at worlds!

[@fernandog.aguirre2791]

Well... Heather I tell you what, triathlon showed and tought me better that I could ever imagined how to be serious and dedicated to work as I was training and racing those days! Triathlon defined me as a person looking for the future and know that it won't be easy!.........Eric is a young and amazing guy, day in day out!

[@wnegrini]

For sure the best Triathlon videos of KZbin!

[@1fitmedic115]

I’ve always felt appreciated after watching one of your videos. Very creative and inspiring. However, lately I’ve been concerned about Paula whether she was enjoying the process or seemed above it all (no disrespect). But this one here showed your grit and humility. Thank you for allowing us to see that part of you. Blessings n all that you guys do.

[@skshain]

What a race recap! The video was stellar and gave so much more insight than PTO coverage alone. Those black and white images were so touching.

[@veronicaprochazka1110]

Some else commented earlier - this was like a mini documentary. I would agree and loved it for that reason. Hit the heart strings hard as a result of the awesome choice of background music throughout and Paula's candid take on the whole race.

[@nickskier1]

For a smaller sport in terms of media coverage, these youtube videos provide such good insight, and are fantastic videos! Your sponsors most enjoy the extra coverage as well.

[@Zooga_Boy]

This shit is like a treasure-That the triathlon community has Paula and Eric. The videos have always been great, but Eric, dude, you are creating some next level stuff these days. TTL, baby!

[@ThatTriathlonLife]

Thanks so much 🙏 everyone’s time is valuable and I think the tri community deserves the best I can do

[@juicyfruit100x]

Eric is the best. Always such an amazing attitude and outlook on life

[@markthompson4338]

Very motivational! I am an age group triathlete and typically am at the back of the pack. So it is extremely motivational to hear the real story about the races that are difficult and the struggles you have during the events. A back of the pack age grouper like myself struggles at every race just to finish. Thank you for your honestly and allowing us to share in That Triathlon Life!

[@amyknibb7740]

Love the vjfdeos no matter what!! TTL life! Inspiring all the time!

[@ThatTriathlonLife]

🤟

[@danielkatani612]

Paula, I got to take my 5 month old boy to the race and we saw you right before the bike turn around and as you were headed back. Seeing you and the train flying past us was so cool and loved watching how hard you were working. We had a blast and loved watching you!

[@ThatTriathlonLife]

🥰 that's so sweet, thanks for telling me! and thanks for coming out to watch!

[@paulbancherau2574]

There is a tight balance between being a professional athlete and KZbinr. And fortunately you guys have built strengths in both. Don’t go more than 2 weeks without a video. In fact this is we’re you might want to consider a possible investment with an assistant editor to help while you guys train hard. Good luck! Loyal fan!

[@susanwiggins6309]

Congratulations Paula! A tough, brutal day but still an incredible accomplishment.

[@emf6621]

Great cinematography. And very well raced, Paula.

[@shelleysimpson3154]

Wow such an awesome rundown of the week!! Loved it thank you ❤

[@cphilipbrown]

Kudos to Paula for gutting out the race and telling us about it. Great great video. Really great work to Eric

[@willisnjim]

Wow thanks for sharing. Getting thru the tough times and moving forward (however slowly some times!) but getting it done. Big respect to u x

[@wesleybrown1821]

What a film. There is big budget stuff on Netflix, Amazon, etc that isn’t this good. Well done! Kick ass in St. George!

[@Simonjvs]

Great video, one of your best!! I really liked the whole story telling aspect. Keep it up

[@ThatTriathlonLife]

Thank you! Will do!

[@30026971]

Great honesty Paula and thanks for the race insight. It was so interesting to hear how you were feeling before and during the race. You and Eric are such a great team. Good luck for 70.3 Worlds!

[@ibanezjp]

Really impressed about Eric's talent to create content. Keep doing it!

[@ThatTriathlonLife]

Thanks! Will do!

[@mattkerr2097]

Thank you for the honest and raw recap of a tough race but it was the twinkle in Paula's eye talking about the new bike that made the whole video worth it (Eric, your video's are amazing as always. Thank you)

[@nancycarleton3064]

Paula, really appreciate your honesty and perspective, as well as your courage to stick it out in horrible conditions. Totally agree that this is the time to cut back on vlogs and focus on Worlds - you need to take time for yourself! Your followers will survive while we eagerly await the new Shiv video! And Eric, you continue to amaze with your work - well done!!

[@christinaleos8766]

I really really like this video! I really liked how you broke it down Paula-the pre race stuff and race feels. It was super interesting. Yeah focus on St George and don’t worry about vlogging!

[@living.thealps]

@Eric i'm halfway the Vlog and I'm so impressed, it's so cinematic, the storytelling is great and the music and content fit just right... congrats for delivering such content everyweek while training and racing !!

[@ThatTriathlonLife]

thanks so much! I'm so glad you're feeling it

[@wanderlost.productions]

It was awesome meeting you two out at PTO Dallas. I have been following you two and your racing since 2019. Thank you for all the inspiration you provide to people that you don't even know. Meeting you all first hand was a great experience! After years of watching you and the other athletes, being at an event first hand was so much more than just another work trip for me. I was the camera guy who came up to you (Eric) for the fist bump during the Pro ladies race, and was one of the official media coorespondents for the event and snagged some great photos of Paula. Dude, It was fun being shoulder to shoulder with Talbott after watching you all for so long. I also got a really profound shot of her after she crossed the finish line. So looked like she left it all out on the corse. If you're interested in the photos, hit me up! I am based out of CA, so if you two are ever in the area and in need of another camera guy, I got you (video production/editing is my main gig, with photog being secondary). Cheers!

[@scboulder1985]

Puala and Eric, the videos that are put out by TTL are awesome. Puala, one of the coolest things I saw watching the race is when the media camera showed you handing a cooling towel to another competitor while on the run. I think it was Jackie, not sure. That was pure sportsmanship! Lucky Paula to run with Melinda, she still looks amazing. Bring the noise to St. George and as we say in the CORE "KILL THEM ALL" CHEERS!

[@donp2366]

Video was awesome. Take the time to train shut down the video and social media. Y’all deserve it. Zone in.

[@c2powadventures411]

This film is absolutely amazing. Motivational is a for sure but watching Eric perfect his craft of telling a story has been really cool to watch. Reaching a level that is cataclysmic. Keep up the content.

[@mlegrand]

Very well done Eric! Beautiful video 🙌 Looking forward to the bike reveal video. 👍

[@SLDam32]

Love the format of this video! Cool to see some other triathletes (Jocelyn, Holly, etc) in it too. I wanted to hear Paula’s race recap and got the added benefit of a unique behind the scenes experience. All Eric’s videos are very well shot, creative, and cinematic, but this one was extra special.

[@ThatTriathlonLife]

thanks so much for the nice feedback :) much appreciated!

[@micromike2309]

Masterpiece

[@tiffanybrantley23]

I'm 2 months behind, but this has been one of my favorite videos-and most definitely my favorite race recap ever! (And I don't know what the song is that plays through the background of the majority of the video is, but I am in love with it!) Thank you for sharing! Edited to add: Found it! Another great Nick Ray song! I love Chemical Rising from another of your videos!

[@gusrallim]

So many clips in this, what an edit

[@jenniferlane8809]

This was my favorite post race recap EVER!!!! Felt like I was behind the scenes and just so so cool

[@TheVikingProject]

I’ve not been ‘here’ long enough to give any valid opinion but give that girl of yours a big hug and awesome job on the editing here!! Glad to see she’s ok 👍🏻

[@ThatTriathlonLife]

Thank you! Will do 👌

[@sean__9]

Eric the wizard as always 🔥👏🏼

[@Nils_m9]

Holy shit this was one of the Beat vlogs ever I think!

[@joemalone4322]

Legend Paula…hope you go and win St George 😊

[@anna93blackbelt]

Thanks for the videos. Love seeing every side of training and racing, whether it’s good or bad, because that’s what’s real and raw. I’m sure it’s not fun to have a camera in your face during those low moments or talking about them. You guys are amazing, and thank you for the entertainment during my trainer sessions😂

[@francearrieta4742]

So inspired, and amazed once again by your awesome video. Paula, Im motivated cause of your drive. Eric, your so supportive of Paula and you have good cinematography in your videos. Also the background music is superb. Such an avid fan of all your videos. Good luck to you both for your future races. Looking forward for more of them.🙂

[@jurgenwei602]

your videos are awesome. i love them.

[@ThatTriathlonLife]

Thank you so much!

[@dwb5043]

Amazing video. They keep getting better and better

[@drj7352]

So much love for Paula and Eric - keep being awesome at everything you do!

[@williamalexismonaghan4876]

One of your best race review ❤ the quality and the sincerity is mind blowing love athletes that are able to take a bad day and turning into a positive experience for the next race ..,

[@shanelaird9032]

These videos are getting so next level, very impressive 🎉 . That was a great mini doc of the Dallas race, congrats to Paula for just finishing it looked brutal 🤙🏼💪🏼

[@chrisclark4191]

You guys are awesome, love watching you both race and look forward to every video.

[@britpowell]

Love your videos!

[@MarceloG..]

Great recap on a very hard/hot race. Congrats Paula!

[@grantbradshaw5643]

Just loved this video. Totally agree with all the comments, the production of this was just top notch!! So well put together. Eric you are getting damn good at this 👌 Paula you are an incredible athlete and super inspiring. I have a feeling you are going to smash St George!

[@rachelb5530]

awesome vlog as always! Congrats Paula for hanging tough in the race! Guess I'll get my TTL fix by continuing to binge my way through the podcast 😁

[@davidhaythornthwaite692]

A great video insight into what looked like a brutally hot day in Dallas we could feel the heat all the way over here in the UK. Some days you do all the work and all the prep and it just doesn't go as we planned, but we dust ourselves off and go again. You are a class act Paula I have followed you ever since your ITU days. St George is beckoning. I am sure you will smash it out of sight. stay safe both much love from the UK. see you on the next video.

[@dorothymankey9238]

Eric, epic video. Love the voice over recap with awesome footage. The drone shots to kick it off were super cool. I raced the age grouper sprint on Saturday and cheered (probably obnoxiously loudly) on the race course. You caught the vibe of the whole event really authentically. 🎉 love being part of the community y’all are building.

[@paulwest7115]

Paula - you did AMAZING given the conditions (and the fact that you're a fair-skinned red head from Canada 🤣🇨🇦). Love the drone footage Eric (you should have more of these right?? 😉) - great video work. Gotta admit, the black and white photos were pretty awesome - you are a total stud Eric, and it's awesome seeing the love and care come through in those! Spent the weekend in Canmore - it said it missed you guys in case you're wondering... Bring on ST GEORGE!!!!!

[@flourbvoy1269]

Wow, what a race recap. Great footage, great editing. Hats off to you for the production level that you're somehow able to keep up while being professional triathles full-time. :)

[@DenverTide]

Great video. Sorry that race didn't go as well as you planned. It really did have an ITU "feel". Loved seeing Talbot & Belinda Granger! Good luck in St George - at least you won't deal with the brutal humidity. Didn't you deal with humidity at Chatty 70.3?

[@morethanlikely]

Dang! Eric really showing off some skills on the vids! Thanks for sharing your stories, always rooting for you both!!

[@timgwaltney5770]

Really great video. Thank you for sharing, I know it is hard when you don’t have the results you want.

[@jilliancarlson5605]

Awesome video and heck of an effort out there Paula! Can’t wait to see you guys in StG! 🙌🔥🙌

[@iron_dad7802]

Full on support low key social media / full tilt Worlds prep!! LFG!!! So good to see ya smilin after Dallas 🤙🏻

[@derricksmith8354]

Congratulations Paula on a well fought and inspirational race! Fantastic film Eric, these videos are becoming truly epic.

[@itsok2023]

Eric, your creative talent is immense.

[@DavidC-rt3or]

Even living in the area, the heat that weekend with the humidity was brutal. Congrats to everyone that even attempted that one, much less finished!! I struggled with the heat during my run Sunday morning around sunrise, it would have been pretty much a walk not run for me at that time. And the Thurs weather was kind of a cruel joke/expectation setting wise.. I hope it comes back next year with better racing conditions!

[@damu6678]

Thank you for adding chapters!

[@barryfield9300]

Paula/Eric, race recap can be tough when the race doesn't go well. It's easy being a winner, it takes a person of character to discuss a race that didn't go well. Take solace in the fact that top 10 with a survival run came after a Fine swim/bike. Regardless of any race outcome, TTLers" think both of you are very special!

[@LoranMaes]

Eric, I stg I love your filmmaking insane

[@rustyheyman214]

Another fine Lagerstrom Films production.

[@jasontoft6798]

Another absolutely class production!!!! You guys are legendary 👊🏼😎

[@TheDrgibbs]

Heat…. Can be a killer! Great job finishing!!! Go TTL NASH!

[@ryansuchodolski68]

great video! You guys are the best! Can't wait to see you kick butt at World's!! Cheers...

[@noone2bugme]

Great recap and video! I hope you keep making regular videos, love following along on your journey and being a part of TTLN!

[@andreasmaher8749]

Dallas in the afternoon in the middle of Sept. Strange time for a race start. Humidity on a whole nother level....

[@ThatTriathlonLife]

all about the TV timing...

[@eduardochozas7411]

Way to go with the effort Paula. The choices you made are what “pros” do. As much as it is a passion, being a Pro is your livelihood

[@troyawitt]

Great recap! Paula, you made me feel much better about my PTO AG performance. I, too, felt like the only one SUFFERING in the heat. It was just sapping energy. But then again, look at the carnage in the men’s pro field as well. Great to meet you onsite as well, Erik!

[@GermanLuk]

A beautiful video!

[@amyfriesland723]

Congratulations on a hard fought effort!! I love your channel and I think you you did awesome!!

[@ellysykes6277]

Obsessed with your content, don’t stop! What an insane video ❤

[@zacharyfindlay-maddox171]

I'm 41, just finished my first triathlon today, Olympic level, 1.5k, 40k bike ride and 10k run. I'm hooked! 😁

[@bcrruns1085]

Excellent film! Great effort Paula!

[@Ghostina1]

Erik if it doesn´t work out with Triathlon anymore, you can make Triple AAA Movies!!!!! AWESOME! Cheers from bavaria

[@dklindsey1952]

Excellent video and a very nice story. 10th place is an very nice finish considering that the weather was absolutely brutal. Thanks for sharing your story.

[@josemirallesbou1763]

No entiendo casi nada de lo que comentas, pero para mi, eres una triatleta excepcional, vi toda la carrera, en directo, y cuando te vi en la T2, sabia que no ibas bien, ahora a recuperarse al 100x100 y preaparar nuevas carreras. ME encanta todo lo que haceis , por que se ve el triatlon de otra perspectiva, mas familiar, y ameno. Animo y a por mas!! (Eric el video como siempre fantastico!!)😍😍

[@josemirallesbou1763]

@DM ME ON TELEGRAM 👉@that_triathlon_life Hola no se que decir, que me ha gustado mucho, que contesteis, a mis comentarios, que sigo a Eric y Paula, desde 2019, y que me encantaría poder entender lo que dicen, para poder escuchar los podcast, y todo lo demás, muchas gracias por contestar, sois geniales!! 😍😍😍

[@camrynhenderson8404]

This video is incredible!! Everything is so well done!

[@frumpycob]

Great work here! Also; Thank you..Mark and Nettey 👊🏻

[@erictravis5995]

Can’t wait to see you both at 70.3 World’s in a month!

[@davesslowgt]

Amazing production. Thanks for being open and sharing. Love the human aspect, scenery isn’t bad either

[@aklamo]

The Ironman 70.3 race in Lahti, Finland starts at 4pm (ostensibly so that we can enjoy the midnight sun at the finish line) and it messes with my head and body every time. Late starts should be banned! 😂

[@gemmavezzani3-side832]

Hey Guys !! I really enjoy your videos and I’ve been following you since… very long time ;-) I really hope to get to meet you in St. George for the World’s !! I’m only an age grouper athlete but you inspire me every day, the way you trust the process either in triathlon and X-terra racing (big fan of mtb actually) !! Hope to catch with you soon !!

[@mysho6317]

Agree with all the other Positive comments on this episode. Paula's "All in" Training adjustment(s) idea for Worlds seems like a great topic for the Podcast .....either leading up to Worlds or even better after, if You want to psych out your competition. Would be interested in your Coach's reaction to the idea. Save enough for the Race.🙂 P.S. Podcasts - followed Eric's advice to satisfy my Bike geek curiosity. Going back listening to older ones to hear all the takes on the various Bike topic. Thanks

[@jms493]

Thanks for video. Lots of interesting information.

[@shelleyparsons9628]

Strong Canadian woman. Well done.

[@ice187666]

What a vid! Eric, you are a genius

[@alisontriathlonlover]

Always inspiring & amazing 🤩

[@davemcginnis1568]

I realize the conditions are the same for everyone, but I think you would see a more competitive race if the start time would have been a couple of hours earlier.