After a long and successful pro triathlon career, Eric is now experimenting with elite level trail running, including a 2nd place finish in the 2025 Black Canyon 50k - a very impressive result in a deep field.
Topics discussed:
- Eric's triathlon career and move to trail
- Building That Triathlon Life: Early inspiration, building momentum, & evolving over time
- What trail can learn from triathlon
- How Eric has changed his training since focusing on trail
- Winning and setting a CR at his 50k debut
- Finishing 2nd place at Black Canyon 50k and what he learned
- The similarities between 50k trail and 70.3 triathlon racing
- Navigating a tough day at Kodiak by UTMB
- Goals for the future
- A lot more!