XTERRA BEAVER CREEK- Triathlon At 9000 Feet

[@MarceloG..]

Sometimes we forget that we started in this because it was just "fun". Glad you are having a good time with this Eric!

[@buildingreno]

You sound so low! Stay positive! You'll be back on the podium soon enough. This style of race makes for cool fresh content! Remember you're more than the sum of your race results!

[@KlemenSuligojTri]

I don't want to be rude to such a great guy like Eric and I cheer for him as well, but he should be feeling low with the performances he had lately. He's currently performing at an age group level and for a pro triathlete, unfortunately, results are what counts

[@nicholasmcfarlane4714]

@@KlemenSuligojTri wow. Kick a man when he’s down springs to mind. 🤦🏻‍♂️

[@larrnt]

really dug the music on this vid eric!!! loved the fun of this vid.

[@chrislillie2384]

Bro thanks for the honest transparency and bringing us in your life.

[@brotherofalex]

Thanks for taking us on the trip, Eric. You finished and got that valuable experience you were looking for, even if not quite the result you harbored hope for. Keep relishing triathlon for us! Here's to the next one.

[@crystalfinchmusic]

Eric, I love the mountainbike contents! It further underlines your goal of providing more lifestyle content like the old skateboard/surf clips! Love both worlds of That Triathlon Life! Keep it up!:)

[@ThatTriathlonLife]

Thanks man, I really appreciate that 🤙 lots of ways to use fitness

[@Mike.A.]

Good job Eric! All things considered your performance was impressive and lot's of positive takeaways. 👍

[@ThatTriathlonLife]

Thanks Mike 🙏

[@dklindsey1952]

Great stuff…. it was fun to watch you get ready to do that style of race. It seemed like you were having fun which is why we do this stuff right? It would be fun to watch Paula do an off road race.

[@ThatTriathlonLife]

Yep that’s what’s great about Xterra. It’s just fun

[@geoffleblanc4958]

The look into Xterra is cool.

[@ThatTriathlonLife]

Definitely worth checking it out 👍

[@triholl]

Fun video to watch, and as always, you are good at self analysis. Keep up the great work. Altitude is tough! Love your videos. Did I ever say I'm a fan? Yup!

[@ajculberson6389]

Congrats. I understand it isn’t your result but getting a solid finish at that attitude, it’s progress. Looking forward to the next one!

[@barryfield9300]

Hey Eric, great footage and music-super entertaining. Being so close to Branden Rakita is awesome-massive congrats!!

[@danielwillson2071]

Eric, I like the new format of you introducing with commentary from last video to current.

[@gguthinger]

Keep up the good work.. Xterra other then a full as been my most demanding races. Fun but fell beat down when done. I like the change.

[@dataseeker7460]

Eric was competitive in this race, finishing with a top ten. Facing a strong field that included Sam Long who has won this year and has had several strong finishes. Little to no altitude training and a lack of course familiarity affected performance as well. Still looks like the bike could stand the most improvement.

[@ashleycoles3734]

This makes me want to do xterra - great video as always 👌

[@jfm1737]

Stay with the learning process, you will win through. Good luck!

[@jefftummons1246]

Eric hard work pays off, and you put in the work. Keep training hard and have fun. You know what Joe Dirt says.., Keep On Keepin’ On! 😁 #believe

[@ckandrews00]

Stoked to have you in Ogden this year

[@ThatTriathlonLife]

Looking forward to it!

[@christianemeiners9224]

Super nice video and race review; love your honesty! Keep on rocking

[@zuzanakasmanova7323]

😍😍😍

[@ebhkkc1]

Eric, Man you seemed really down and lacked any confidence. It just seems that you aren't feeling it. Saddens me to see you present that way. It seems to be happening a lot lately ? Smile and have some fun. Onward you roll.

[@ianmcmichael8799]

I love the look of xterra but we don't get it in Ireland. We do have plenty of adventure racing and it has a similar feel with people who don't take themselves too seriously. Awesome video dude.

[@ThatTriathlonLife]

Adventure racing looks pretty sweet. I’m so impressed with people being able to skip that much sleep..

[@TriGator]

I agree with another commentator that you sound down. IMHO you had a great race on a very tough course. Nothing to be down about. Really digging your recent Xterra content. Actually got me thinking about racing one. Stay the course brother.

[@ThatTriathlonLife]

Thanks man. Definitely feeling off for the last few months.. I still love training, racing is just hard when I feel low on energy and haven’t been able to hit the paces I’m used to. I know it’ll come around though 👍

[@BenjaminBriu]

Congrats!! Though race at 9K !!

[@neon-3467]

What happened to be happy with a finish?

[@Tethysmeer]

Congrats! One question: would it be allowed to use a gravel bike? It would be possible downhill and much quicker uphill.

[@andrewwebber8313]

Typically cross/gravel bikes and drop bars are not allowed at these types of races.

[@NickGoldston]

Great now my brain needs me to do an Xterra. Thanks for nothing Eric.

[@robertnastasi8643]

Are you shifting to xterra and away from 70.3?

[@ThatTriathlonLife]

This year it’s definitely more appealing with the massive number of athletes starting 70.3 races and the pervasive drafting problem. Also, the prize purses aren’t as different as they used to be now that Ironman has been cutting back so much. I’ll be doing some Olympic distance racing as well

[@micromike2309]

Lame as last week: love the intro and missed it soo much man

[@neilirvine4197]

Great work finishing in 7th in a discipline your not comfortable with, man you gotta give yourself some credit. I think you need to see a sports psychologist, the fitness/prep/lifestyle is there but sounds like something mentaly is catching you in your last few races. Start yoga/meditation with the intention of "letting s###t go" YOU ARE DOING AWESOME

[@danchanner]

Overtraining? Burnout? No shame in either. The body is not a machine.

[@josephca1n]

Jesus loves whoever reads this

[@benmobley5383]

Humble yourself, go back to your roots....would you rather be working an 8-5 job at a desk or keep chasing that dream...? excuses only go so far..