Winning Ironman 70.3 Indian Wells

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0:00 Intro
2:21 waking up in Indian Wells
3:55 Course Ride
5:39 Swim Session + Banter
8:14 Pre Race Checkin
11:30 Pre Race Wetsuit Dropoff
14:28 RACE DAY
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[@Rlifland]

The music for the start of the race got me so pumped! If only we could have this soundtrack for the actual start haha

[@skshain]

Favorite video of '22. Don't know how Eric keeps coming up with such great music and images to share. Congrats to both of you.

[@pooky2626]

Just loved seeing two Canadians on the podium!!

[@maol1967]

She always gets so emotional at the finish line, i can only imagine the sacrifice (sorry if this word is not appropiated) level she puts in her races, that commitment. I've been following her since those rough times, of pain and injuries back at the olympics and before then, and look how she has matured now !!!

[@nonamejustwatch]

17:49, I thought Eric was calling me baby. I was flattered, but then quickly realized Paula was about to fly past me 😂

[@tiffanybrantley23]

I was so happy for Paula's win! I may have exclaimed "YES!!!" when I saw the news! (And if Flynn doesn't mind you using him for views, I know I'm not the only one who enjoys his slo-mo Chuck-it edits!)

[@olivierpichard79]

Editing is your "hobby", but man, you are good!!! Congrats to Paula for the win 😎

[@ice187666]

great shot !! amazing quality

[@Mike.A.]

Congratulations Paula! Awesome performance and what a way to cap off the season! Watched the race on the live stream, bummed for Eric that he wasn't able to start but so happy for Paula. Looking forward to this update, you guys rock!

[@pamgoodley2209]

Another impressive artistic video. The shots of the pool light, side view of the lane lines, the time-lapse section start at about 2:05, and the training and race views. I liked how Paula matched the coffee shop colors, and although I saw it on the live broadcast, just realized how perfectly the colors of the finish-line banner matched Paula's kit! Congratulations on the stellar win, and congrats to both of you on an outstanding year. Hoping Flynn gets a super special new squeaky for the holidays.

[@markgrenier6787]

No doubt I've actually commented that Eric should be a filmographer after retired I'm talking Netflix Hulu level documentaries K2 Everest triathlon long distance ocean swimming he's got it and his soundtracks are amazing.... We're talking Rapha level cinematography

[@timpfluger]

E - “So much time.” P - “Not enough time!” 😂. Great video and amazing performance!

[@angelakirkendall7759]

I love your love! At the end, Eric kissing Paula’s forehead. So sweet! 🥰

[@TheHutch000]

Paul's S-WORKS 😍

[@camillelena794]

DEFINITELY one of my new favorite videos from you guys! I looooved how personal it felt - like being right there with you in real life. On top of that, stellar music choices *chef's kiss*! Such an amazing race for Paula...tears in my eyes at the end ofc! Thanks for always putting out such great content :))

[@vsrugby]

Huge congratulations Paula , so stoked to see you on that top step! Eric you really captured all the emotions in your cinematic closing scene to perfection. This race really was ‘The cherry on top of the cake ‘ of an epic season of racing and TTL adventures for you both , along with Nick and Flyn off course 🤩

[@petebarber6778]

excellence and captured to share...next level.

[@Daimoku1938]

Our Paula,she has the most fantastic future in front&behind her !!!The Community is delighted...

[@penguinvsminja]

Congratulations! I’m part of the Salton Sea Endurance Sports team, and this is our home race, as we are based in La Quinta. I was so sad when I had to back out of the race due to being sick. Super grateful for this awesome recap. Glad you had an amazing time.

[@multisport_media]

13:03. Z is the man! Love to see him giving the pro briefing!

[@manfredh70]

Dropping the like before the video is live because you know it is going to be good! Amazing content from you guys!

[@hammondnrhodes]

Great tunes, Great video, Great job Eric, Great win Paula, and Great dog Flynn

[@davidhaythorn5983]

Just got the premiere in the UK, another fab video update. Great footage from the pool and the road, love Paula Findley she is a complete bad ass!, and my fav female triathlete ever!! Great win, and a fab end to 2022. Many of us everyday tri heads have been waiting for those updated On racing shoes it seems forever, maybe Paula could have a word with Oliver Bernard for us all lol. Winter is here time to buckle down and get set for 2023. Stay safe, see you both next week, much love from the UK.

[@tabithawills4389]

This footage, though. Man oh man!

[@TheDrgibbs]

Actually perfect end of season! Congrats again, Paula!

[@GermanLuk]

Huge congrats to the win Paula! And huge heads up to Eric for yet another beautifully composed video!

[@katherined.harris96]

Incredible! It was soooo nerve wracking watching the live race!! Yeesh! Was yelling at the screen and scaring people out in public. Another incredible video. Been enjoying these for years as motivation for Sunday long runs. Thanks, y'all!

[@thomasdalecki4777]

Gongrats to Paula and thanks for the really awesome video!!

[@NickGoldston]

Instant classic

[@leighthomas8576]

Actually, Paula you’ve won 2 races this year: Collins Cup race and St. Anthony’s. I assume you mean a 70.3 distance 😉

[@bengoodfellow1937]

Not sure the Colin’s cup can counts as a win. Team Europe won. Being fastest over your leg of a 4x100m relay but the team not crossing the line 1st wouldn’t be called a win 🤷‍♂️

[@noelleon960]

Amazing. Love, love, love! We adore you. Congrats, Paula! When you guys win, we all feel like we win 😅 First of all, just want to say thanks for answering my “vansession” question a few podcasts back. I want you to know that my obsession with YOU guys’ vansession on a scale of 1 to 10 is an 18 😂 we were so pumped to see you’d scored a Mercedes sponsorship and a Storyteller for a month! And we deeply feel your pain at having to give it back…we can’t wait to see what you decide on! Secondly, when are we planning our off road / off grid TTL van life adventure in 2023??? Let’s do this!

[@ryansuchodolski68]

Awesome race Paula! You will be World Champion very soon!! Great video as well Eric. Cheers!

[@katesommerville5786]

So good. Thanks

[@amyfriesland723]

Congratulations, Paula!! So happy for you!!

[@jackiegammon2065]

CONGRATS!!

[@cdnnurse01]

Congratulations Paula, what a great day in the office to finish the season, looking forward to seeing TTL videos of what ya'll are up to on the off season, Merry Christmas and Blessings for the New Year.

[@parthmache4733]

awesome guys, such a good year, rocker of a year!!!

[@smit2976]

You guys really warm my heart!!

[@juliaslyer7508]

Immaculate vibes 👏🏻👏🏻 maybe my favorite KZbin video ever!

[@marquelyreyes2436]

Great team work guys ! Congratulations 🎉

[@MarceloG..]

Congratulations Paula on another great race!!!! I agree Eric, 2023 will be awesome!!! Get some well deserved rest and come back even stronger next year!!!

[@aspenwagon04]

You guys are such a good team. Congratulations, Paula.

[@sjakuboski]

Fantastic job on the time lapse edit with the stars at night. That was amazing. Great work Paula! I have been a big fan since Daytona 2019.

[@wakweikafelix]

Congratulations, Paula!! This was well deserved!

[@suffa011]

congrats!!!

[@annewinning9723]

A well deserved Win! Congrats Paula!

[@jamiecorcoran6490]

Well done !

[@bstoran198]

Class video guys

[@vonwolfersdorff]

Wow, you two really rock it! I have been following you for some while now and it is so nice to see that everything falls into place for you after so much hard work! Video quality is fab too and everything you post is really inspiring. Thank you and best wishes from Berlin (D)! Martin

[@karlaromero3292]

Congratulations! Paula…Fantastic job! Have a great rest of your year! Love seeing Flynn! Fantastic video!

[@rickyricardo9918]

Thanks for the shots Nick - beautifully done.

[@vitalinobrothersadventures6976]

I am so happy for Paula!

[@ScubaStephen0o7]

SO COOL!!!

[@heatherheston5726]

Congratulations, Paula!!!!

[@johnrwilker]

Amazing season! Congratulations 🎉 I love your content and it inspired me to do my first triathlons this year and you motivate me to keep it going in 2023. Years to a good year ahead 🍾

[@michaelmarshall6041]

That’s MY Pool!!!!!

[@michaelmarshall6041]

Palm Desert Aquatic Center and Civic Center Park.

[@ThatTriathlonLife]

A+ spot!

[@susanwiggins6309]

Amazing video ! Huge congratulations Paula - what a way to end your season!

[@michaeleagles530]

Absolutely fantastic race and video. Congrats to you both and thank you for inspiring us all.

[@geoffbadger9597]

Awesome finish to the year. All the best in 2023.

[@jean-francoisdesrosiers2491]

Wow! Amazing video! Thank you so much and congrats Paula!!! Impressive race!

[@brittanykopke6133]

Wonderful race! Great video!! Congratulations 🎉

[@JamesAD90]

Well done Paula! What an amazing run, looking so strong!

[@navidk6775]

Well done to both of you 👍🏼

[@alisontriathlonlover]

Dream team 🤩 Awesome music choice 👍 Congratulations Paula 🎉 Alison, big fan from Switzerland 🇨🇭

[@donp2366]

Congratulations wow every race you both put your all into and it’s amazing.

[@tucanazo6068]

Great video and music..thx for the work you guys are putting into these stories sharing.

[@stephaniemorales1038]

You guys are such an inspiration! Thanks for a year of amazing trainings, travels and videos! Im in St George right now and I can only think about visiting all the coffee shops you recommended.

[@CoolInOlympia]

Wow!!! Congratulations!!!!

[@SandraRingelstein]

This was so epic!!! I loved the video from a new perspective. Congratulations Paula!!!! 👑

[@jasonrehor7691]

Excellent video and epic win Paula! I was watching the race while on the trainer and felt so much more motivated and was so exciting to watch.

[@bcrruns1085]

Excellence in racing and in story telling!

[@timob12]

Your music selections are epic

[@barryfield9300]

Thanks for another great vid with the Epic/Eric intro! Kudos to Paula, you can win against the best. Happy holidays and savor your victory, great way to end the season!

[@darkwanderer1504]

awesome video! thanks!

[@imixmag]

Congrats

[@suzanneh1605]

Yeah, Paula!!! Job done. Job well done!

[@timgwaltney5770]

Beautifully done! I think I enjoy the videos even more after hearing the details on the POD…. Great work by all…

[@joshuahernandez3766]

Beautiful intro!! GREAT RACES THIS YEAR PAULA AND ERIC!! I’m a new Triathlete trying to be a junior elite level athlete and watching y’all has been a real comfort and helps w motivation. Have a wonderful off season :)

[@rustyheyman214]

I am watching this after a long ride. And see you guys do the strength work reminded me that I need to do my strength work as well today.

[@ashleyyotty2647]

You guys make such an awesome team. Another excellent video, can't wait to see you killing it in 2023!

[@davemcginnis1568]

Congrats Paula, sweet way to end the season with a win. Was hoping to see Eric race as well, think he would have done well there. Just sounds like he's somewhat rundown. Very successful seasons for you both. Looking forward to seeing you two gettin it done next year!

[@cswizzle0232]

Amazing content as always! Thanks for sharing your journey and spirit. This video pumped me up for my 1/2 marathon today and I ran a PR. #TTLNSTRONG 💪🏼💪🏼💪🏼🔥🔥🔥

[@maxstroebl5134]

Congratulation Paula 👍I wish from Bavaria ,Paula,Eric and Flynn Merry Christmas ✌️❄️

[@rustyheyman214]

Cinematography is amazing

[@ThatTriathlonLife]

Thank you!

[@davidmcilmoyl4807]

About as perfect a season as you can ask for... congrat's Paula. Saw you both at the race but got cold feet to come up and say hi. Next time. Enjoy the off season both of you!

[@jordanbryden]

gah.. i loved this one so much

[@beverleynoble190]

Wow!! Amazing!! Love your Journey 💕 Dream Team..looking forward to 2023, Have a Wonderful Christmas and a Healthy New Year to All

[@juliandiazromero4101]

Insane video. Gives you the warm fuzzies all over.

[@eddygielens4239]

hi Paula & Eric, super nice victory to en d the 2022 season, and I have the impression that 2023 will start as 2022 end's. I already wish both of you a merry Xmas and a super 2023 year.

[@kaoserdnase]

So happy I cried

[@ajculberson6389]

Cheers! Go recover and enjoy the off season!

[@scboulder1985]

The music, epic video footage and the WINS! was awesome for 22. For 2023, is Finn going to have his own You Tube channel? Merry Christmas and Happy New Year! Slainte!

[@ccuellar6212]

Both you guys looking extremely fit.

[@janfolkerts7342]

I followed the race live, very well done Paula. Congratulations! Nice filming Eric, just the right pieces of the race.

[@RimShot99]

Due to injury, I was at the event as a volunteer instead of a racer. The highlight was seeing Paula fly by on her bike with a huge lead.

[@crapaud74]

I love Paula bike gilet. Do you plan to make it available on the shop soon? Thanks

[@thomasprudhomme2247]

Congratulations Paula !! so well deserved, all this abnegation and strong mindset after this injury. How can you handle the brain-freeze into 11°c (53f) it's like North Sea in Belgium 😰😰 Cheers guys !

[@neillloyd67]

Great video. Congratulations Paula! Are the On shoes a new development?

[@SyoCoF]

Congratulations Paula! You train very hard and you went for your goal, you deserve your place at the top. Eric also deserves a training partner of the year award! Best regards.

[@amyknibb7740]

Amazing performance paula! Eric outstanding video content! Enjoying the insights into your racing, training and life! Inspirational! Keep doing what you are doing!

[@lukeehgoetz3925]

Congrats Paula!! With Tamara being from my neck of the woods I’m a big fan of hers too. It was so awesome to see both of you finish 1-2. What was the wetsuit decontamination thing all about?