Ironman 20 meter draft zone rule change, TT bike position changes, and more!
Ironman 20 meter draft zone rule change, TT bike position changes, and more!  
Podcast: That Triathlon Life Podcast
Published On: Thu Jan 29 2026
Description: This week we kick things off with a discussion about IRONMAN’s new 20-meter draft zone rule change and how it could impact racing. From there, we jump into a listener-submitted Shred or Bed before getting to your questions. This week we discussed:How fast can the average Joe really get?Are higher hands worth it on a TT bike?How we think we’d do on a game showJust how laid back is XTERRA?How important body weight is to fitness and performanceTubeless tire air loss and the risk of unseating a beadEspresso machine recommendationsWhat to bring bike shop mechanics as a thank you giftHow to judge whether an epic adventure is actually safe for youPaula’s favorite song and Nick’s favorite movieMassage guns: helpful or harmful?How retired athletes stay connected to their sportA big thank you to our podcast supporters who keep the podcast alive! To submit a question for the podcast and to become a podcast supporter, head over to ThatTriathlonLife.com/podcast