The TriDoc Podcast, triathlon and health in one place
145 episodes - English - Latest episode: 3 months ago - ★★★★★ - 20 ratingsThe Tri Doc is a physician on a mission; to dispel all the false notions about injuries, training aids and pseudoscience that permeates the triathlon community. This podcast takes a fresh look at how to train and race for a triathlon while being smart about choices related to gear, nutrition and anything that goes in or on your body.
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Ep 143: Turmeric/Jess Cullen
April 19, 2024 08:00 - 59 minutes - 68.3 MBIn this episode: Turmeric lends a bright color and savory flavor to curries and other foods. For many centuries it has also been used as a natural remedy for most everything that ails you. Recently this spice has been advocated as a miracle anti-inflammatory cure by makers of supplements who sell versions of this root in powders and capsules. But what does the science say and is there a use for this possible wonder food for athletes? We take a look on the Medical Mailbag. Plus, an interview...
Ep 142: MCT oil/Strides for Strength
April 05, 2024 08:00 - 1 hour - 69.1 MBIn this episode: Medium chain triglycerides (MCT) are advertised as a kind of booster fuel that can provide rapidly available and abundant energy during long training sessions or races. A fair amount of science has been done looking at whether or not this is true and on the Medical Mailbag we bring you the answers. Erin Rosen and Michaela Robertson are nurses, friends, runners and running coaches who together founded Strides for Strength a group that helps athletes break through plateaus on...
Ep 141: Alcohol and sleep/Nick Klingensmith
March 22, 2024 08:00 - 58 minutes - 67 MBIn this episode: Does a nightcap interfere with sleep and recovery? We know that alcohol can be deleterious to training but what are its impacts on sleep? Plus, Nick Klingensmith found redemption for hard living through endurance sport and now tells anyone who will listen that they can do the same. Segments: [09:23]- Medical Mailbag: Alcohol and sleep [t29:39]- Interview: Nick Klingensmith Links Nick's Facebook page @stridemotivation on Instagram @stridemotivatio on Twitter Nick's Web...
Ep 140: Plasmaide/Marilyn Chychota
March 08, 2024 08:00 - 1 hour - 78.3 MBIn this episode: Extract of the bark of the maritime pine tree is thought to provide a host of potential benefits to health measures including some that extend to endurance sport. A new product aims to bring this substance to triathletes and is being backed by none other than the Norwegian duo of Iden and Blumenfeldt through their Santara Tech initiative. But does Plasmaide deliver on any of the lofty promises made on its very slick website? We take a look at the science on the Medical Mail...
Ep 139: Training after illness/Cristina M Ramirez
February 23, 2024 08:00 - 1 hour - 78.1 MBIn this episode: When is it ok to train through illness and how should you adapt your training when recovering from a malady? We look at several common ailments and discuss if it is safe to train through, whether you should rest up instead and how you should return to training afterwards. Cristina M Ramirez is a three time Ironman and best selling author. We talk about how she teaches growth mindset to kids using running as a tool and about her co-founding of a foundation that pairs up able...
Ep. 138: Carbohydrate periodization/Dr. Daya Grant
February 09, 2024 08:00 - 1 hour - 81 MBIn this episode: Cycling carbohydrates so that you train with low glycogen levels was once thought to be a viable strategy for getting real benefits in endurance performance. This strategy has come in to question with more recent scientific research. On this episode's medical mailbag we take a look and see what the latest data suggests about this concept. Plus, neuroscientist Dr. Daya Grant stops by to talk about the flow and clutch states; what they are and how you can get there in order t...
Ep. 137: Magnesium supplementation/Mark Evans
January 26, 2024 08:00 - 1 hour - 80.1 MBIn this episode: Magnesium is the latest supplement to be advertised as a panacea for all that ails triathletes. Can it really do everything that the makers of Pillar, a powdered drink form of the element, promise? On this episode's medical mailbag, we take a look at the science. Plus, an interview with age grouper Mark Evans. The former submariner survived a terrible collision with an intoxicated driver during the 70.3 World Championships in Utah in 2022. Hear about how he managed to stay ...
Ep 136: Rebroadcast-The Nutrition Episode
January 12, 2024 08:00 - 52 minutes - 60.5 MBIn this episode: Often referred to as the fourth discipline in triathlon, nutrition remains a source of confusion for many athletes. I have discussed nutrition across many episodes with many guests but I felt like it was time to bring together a couple of experts and dedicate an entire episode to this weighty topic. Alex Larson and Celine Evans are both multisport athletes with nutrition coaching businesses and a wealth of knowledge and expertise to share on this matter. Through our convers...
Ep. 135: Long Run Coffee/Dave Lowry-IM on a BMX!
December 29, 2023 08:00 - 56 minutes - 64.5 MBIn this episode: Long Run Coffee claims to be coffee with a purpose-to help start your day and your run off right by adding a dose of electrolytes to everyone's favorite morning beverage. There are a host of other claims and we wanted to know if any of them are backed up by science so we take a look on this episode's Medical Mailbag. Dave Lowry is an age group triathlete from Perth, Australia who recently participated in the Busselton Ironman using a modified BMX bike. While this sounds a l...
Ep 134: Holiday Hacks/Jason Curtis on strength training for multisport
December 15, 2023 08:00 - 1 hour - 70.4 MBIn this episode: The holidays always pose significant challenges for endurance athletes and on the Medical Mailbag this episode Coach Juliet and I share our hacks for doing your best to stick to your plan for multisport success while still enjoying all of the best things that the holidays offer. Plus, an interview with strength and conditioning coach Jason Curtis. Jason has an incredibly active and successful business developing programs for athletes in all kinds of sport and we discuss the...
Ep 133: NAD+ supplementation/Gustavo Cadena, inventor of the Omius
December 01, 2023 08:00 - 1 hour - 78.4 MBIn this episode: NAD+ is an important co-factor in many biochemical processes in our cells including the metabolism of glucose. There is research that suggests that as we age we may develop a deficiency of it and that supplementation might help with performance. We review the science. Gustavo Cadena Schlam is an engineer and the inventor of the Omius headband cooling device. We discuss how it works and what led to its development. Segments: [08:27]- Medical Mailbag: NAD+ [33:43]- Intervi...
Ep. 132: IM medical misadventures/Heath Dotson on aero dos and don'ts
November 17, 2023 08:00 - 1 hour - 82.8 MBIn this episode: What injuries are most common while training for an Ironman and how can they be avoided? How often do athletes present to the medical tent at an IM event and what problems are they going with? On the Medical Mailbag we review recent research that explores a wealth of data to answer those questions. Plus, an interview with national cycling champion and self-described aero geek Heath Dotson on what kinds of trends make sense for age groupers to consider for their own set ups ...
Ep 131: Ozempic/Edward O'Malley designer of the Velo Vetta bike shoe
November 03, 2023 08:00 - 1 hour - 72.7 MBIn this episode: Ozempic and Wegovy, both trade names of the drug semaglutide have led a kind of weight loss revolution because of the success patients who use them have had in dropping and keeping off weight. The mechanism by which this drug works does have some consequences for any multisport athletes who use or are considering using it and so on the medical mailbag we look at this drug and what multisport athletes should know. Edward O'Malley is an engineer and age group triathlete who s...
Ep 130: Dream Recovery/Alex Harrison
October 20, 2023 08:00 - 59 minutes - 67.7 MBIn this episode: The Dream Recovery is a piece of tape that you apply over your mouth at night to promote nose breathing and promises to improve sleep quality, recovery and a host of other processes. Is there anything to these claims? We take a look. Plus, a conversation with writer, coach and developer of the nutrition app Saturday Morning, Dr. Alex Harrison. Segments: [08:38]- Medical Mailbag: Dream Recovery [33:23]- Interview: Dr. Alex Harrison Links Dr. Alex's Website Dr. Alex's Fa...
Ep. 129: Tart Cherry Juice/Jen Rulon
October 06, 2023 08:00 - 1 hour - 74.6 MBIn this episode: Tart cherry juice was all the rage at the Vuelta a Espana last month. Is there any evidence to support its use and if so, what are the benefits of using it? Coach Juliet Hochman and I look at this beverage in the Medical Mailbag. Plus, an interview with Coach Jen Rulon. A former multiple time Ironman athlete, Jen has slowed down and is living large in beautiful Costa Rica where she continues with her coaching business but has embraced a more laid back approach to her life a...
Ep. 128: Hacks for handling the heat/Dylan Davison, stomach cancer survivor & Ironman athlete
September 22, 2023 08:00 - 1 hour - 79.2 MBIn this episode: Record breaking temperatures across the northern hemisphere this past summer are more than likely a harbinger of what is to come as climate change becomes more and more a feature of our lives. How to manage training and racing in the heat will become vital to staying healthy and to finding success. In the medical mailbag coach Juliet Hochman and I discuss some novel ways to hack your physiology and cool yourself down when things get hot. Plus, a conversation with Ironman ag...
Ep. 127: Accidental hypothermia/Lesley Smith
September 08, 2023 08:00 - 1 hour - 70.8 MBIn this episode: Cooler temperatures brings colder water for open water swimming. With that comes the risk of hypothermia. What happens to the body when we get cold and how can we prevent the worst complications of lower core temperatures? Are there ways that we can adapt to the cold in order to better resist the dangers? I go over the science with Juliet Hochman in the medical mailbag. Then, an interview with professional triathlete Lesley Smith who has more than twenty 70.3 podium results...
Ep. 126: Vitamin C for endurance performance?/Jen Szabo volunteer coordinator for Boulder 70.3
August 25, 2023 08:00 - 1 hour - 73.1 MBIn this episode: Vitamin C has been advocated as a means to boost immunity and stave off colds as well as an anti-oxidant that can help prevent cell damage. Some athletes and coaches have felt that taking this vitamin can help with endurance performance as well. What does the research say? Plus, a conversation with the volunteer coordinator of the Boulder 70.3 race, Jen Szabo. Hear what it takes to get as many as a thousand people to come and help make this event happen and why getting volu...
Ep. 125: Carbon fiber plate shoes and increased risk of injury/Coach Michelle Lake
August 11, 2023 08:00 - 1 hour - 73.4 MBIn this episode: So called super shoes have been all the rage since they were first released back in 2016. These running shoes with high tech foam and a carbon fiber footplate embedded in the sole have proven to be significantly faster across all distances and have been worn by elites and age groupers in track and field, running events and multisport. Recently, research has emerged that raises the specter that these shoes might be associated with an increased risk for injuries. In the medic...
Ep. 124: The microbiome and athletic performance/Tamara Jewett
July 28, 2023 08:00 - 1 hour - 78.3 MBIn this episode: More and more, researchers are coming to understand how significant a role our gut has in many wide ranging physiologic processes. One important reason for that may have to do with the gut microbiome. What is the gut microbiome and how does it impact our health? How does diet affect the microbiome and what is the relationship between the microbiome and endurance exercise performance? In this episode's medical mailbag, we look at recent research that suggests our microbiome ...
Ep. 123: Exercise and cardiovascular health in women/Jochem Batstra-race director of the Saba Triathlon
July 14, 2023 08:00 - 58 minutes - 67.1 MBIn this episode: Cardiovascular health deteriorates for women rapidly after menopause but new research suggests that much of the impact of the loss of sex hormones can be mitigated by regular exercise. While training throughout life seems to be the most beneficial, starting around menopause can also be very helpful. On the medical mailbag we discuss the latest findings and have a special guest to help us get the most out of them. Plus, a conversation with the race director of possibly the m...
Ep. 122: Chocolate milk/Eric Abecassis of Humango
June 30, 2023 08:00 - 58 minutes - 66.8 MBIn this episode: Is chocolate milk really all it's cracked up to be as the 'best drink for recovery'? And what is really meant by recovery in this context anyways?? Plus, a conversation with the founder and CEO of Humango, Eric Abecassis. Eric has developed an AI based platform to help athletes and coaches motivate and plan for the best training possible to achieve their goals. Segments: [08:41]- Medical mailbag-Chocolate milk for recovery [28:04]- Eric Abecassis Links Humango Humango...
Ep 121: Gender differences in hydration needs/ Matt Sharpe and Chris Leiferman on their epic Boulder 70.3 race
June 16, 2023 08:00 - 56 minutes - 64.7 MBIn this episode: Men and women differ in many ways and recent research has suggested that one of these may be in how they need to hydrate during sporting activities. Menstruating women start out better hydrated than men and appear to lose less fluid than their male counterparts meaning that different genders may want to consider different hydration strategies. Coach Juliet Hochman and I discuss in the Medical Mailbag. Then, professionals Matthew Sharpe and Chris Leiferman join me to recount...
Ep 120: Inflammation/Jackson Landry
June 02, 2023 08:00 - 1 hour - 79.4 MBIn this episode: Inflammation is poorly understood and yet a vital response to illness and injury. Unchecked it is also a cause of myriad chronic diseases. Recent research has also linked a heightened inflammatory state to aging suggesting a concept of inflammaging. So what is the inflammatory response and how concerned should we be with trying to control it? Plus, an interview with professional triathlete Jackson Landry. Off to a great start in 2023, Jackson shares his thoughts on the dopi...
Ep 119: The agents used for doping in sport plus an interview with Soj Jibowu founder & CEO of Varlo
May 19, 2023 08:00 - 1 hour - 70.5 MBIn this episode: The recent doping scandal has rocked triathlon and made many question if the sport is as clean as they think. I review the science on what agents dopers use, whether or not they actually improve performance and the shocking numbers of age group athletes that admit to using some form of banned substance in order to get an edge. Plus, an interview with the founder and owner of Varlo the triathlon apparel brand that has taken multisport by storm. Soj Jibowu has infused the com...
Ep 118: Supplemental ketones as fuel/Jen O'Keefe of First Bourne
May 05, 2023 08:00 - 50 minutes - 58.2 MBIn this episode: The ketogenic diet is not a great idea for endurance athletes but some of the theoretical benefits of ketones as fuel are enticing. Supplemental ketones have been used by professional cyclists for some time now, is there any evidence to suggest this is a viable strategy for triathletes? Plus, a conversation with the co-executive director of First Bourne, a new company that offers exciting new options with full service for triathlon camps to athletes and coaches. Segments:...
Can open water swimming make you sick?/Thomas Lenneberg of USA Triathlon Foundation
April 21, 2023 08:00 - 47 minutes - 54.6 MBIn this episode: The dangers of open water swimming are well documents but many also claim that open water swimming made them sick. Is this possible? If so then what can we do to decrease our risks and what should we be watching out for? Plus a conversation with the executive director of the USAT Foundation Thomas Lenneberg. He shares with me the Foundation's history, its mission and some of the good work that they have done over the past couple of years. Segments: [06:13]- Can swimming m...
Stress, heart disease and the effects of exercise/Scott Tindal
April 07, 2023 08:00 - 55 minutes - 64 MBIn this episode: Stress has long been known to be an important risk factor for cardiovascular disease and is considered an important cause of morbidity and mortality. How psychological stress translates to physical disease has not been well understood though. New research suggests a mechanism for this connection and suggests how regular exercise may serve as a buffer of sorts, decreasing the impact of stress and improving long term outcomes. I review the evidence. Plus a conversation with t...
Updates: CWI,PRP, HCO3, stretching/Dr. Izzy Smith of FEMMI
March 24, 2023 08:00 - 58 minutes - 67.1 MBIn this episode: Science is not static and as new papers come out it is worthwhile revisiting previous topics to see if any of my previous conclusions should be updated. On this episode I look at newer research on topics previously covered in several different episodes to see if I should revise what I concluded at that time. Specifically, cold water immersion, platelet rich plasma injections, bicarbonate supplementation and stretching. Plus, endocrinologist Dr. Izzy Smith joins me to talk a...
SAD/Ben Hoffman
March 10, 2023 08:00 - 1 hour - 69.3 MBIn this episode: Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) is a very common mood disorder in the northern hemisphere experienced during the fall and winter months by as many as 5% of the population who live there. What role does exercise and physical activity play in managing the symptoms and can exercise be helpful in preventing this problem? I review the evidence. Plus, an interview with multiple Ironman winner and 2014 IMWC runner-up Ben Hoffman. Ben has had a long and successful career that inc...
Stretching and injury Rehab/Matt Sharpe
February 24, 2023 08:00 - 47 minutes - 54.3 MBIn this episode: Listeners have questions and I have answers! On this episode I answer listener questions about whether or not stretching is beneficial and on how to approach injuries with respect to recovery and rehabilitation. Plus, an interview with Canadian Olympian and now professional triathlete Matt Sharpe. Segments: [05:42]- Stretching/Injury Rehab [20:07]- Interview: Matt sharpe Links LifeSport Tri Camp My video on TriCamps @mdsharpe1 on Instagram @mdshrp on Twitter Matt...
The menstrual cycle and performance/James Elvery of Race Ranger-an update
February 10, 2023 08:00 - 46 minutes - 53.3 MBIn this episode: Much has been said about how female reproductive hormones can play a role in women's ability to train and race and most of what has been said has come from one woman. The reality though is the evidence paints a very different picture than what too many women have been sold as what to expect. I look at the latest in a growing body of evidence to question the dogma that women should expect to perform differently based on when in their cycle they train. Plus, a year after he f...
Pregnancy effects on training and racing/Ben Kanute
January 27, 2023 08:00 - 53 minutes - 61.5 MBIn this episode: After Chelsea Sodaro won the Ironman World Championships there was a lot of talk about how extraordinary her accomplishment was given that she was a fairly new mother. While her accomplishment WAS indeed amazing should we be surprised that a woman could do that after having a baby? There is some scientific evidence on this question and I look at what it has to say on this matter. Plus, a conversation with the 70.3 World Championship silver medallist and third place finisher...
Garmin measures and metrics/Brent McMahon
January 13, 2023 08:00 - 1 hour - 70.2 MBIn this episode: Garmin wearables measure all kinds of data whenever you wear them and then process that data through various algorithms to present users with composite metrics on training and health. For many, how these are derived and what they mean is very much a mystery while for others they can be a source of consternation especially when your watch tells you that a perfectly good workout was 'unproductive' to your training status! I look at these measures in order to explain how they ...
Is too much exercise bad for you? The reverse J-curve explained/Scott Tindal of FuelIn
December 30, 2022 08:00 - 52 minutes - 60.4 MBIn this episode: We know that exercise is good for our health and well being but can too much of a good thing be...not so good? Research has begun to show that in older individuals, the benefits of exercise may diminish after a threshold of volume and intensity is surpassed and a new paper has found that even among elite athletes in their twenties, too much training at too high an intensity might be the cause of cardiac events. I look at what is known about all of this. Scott Tindal has wor...
Side stitch/Mike Reilly the Voice of Ironman
December 16, 2022 08:00 - 50 minutes - 57.5 MBIn this episode: Side stitch can be the bane of runners everywhere but what causes it and how to prevent it remains very much a mystery. recent evidence suggests that a possible issue may actually be in your head, specifically related to stress levels. On this episode I review the science of what is known about this painful annoyance as well as this recent research on how anxiety and stress might lead to its occurrence. Mike Reilly has been calling the finish line for triathlon and most ico...
Social media and athletic performance/Tim O'Donnell
December 02, 2022 08:00 - 49 minutes - 56.2 MBIn this episode: Social media is the great unifier and the great disruptor of our times. It's effects on individuals and societies continue to be reckoned with but does social media use impact athletic performance? A growing body of evidence would seem to suggest so. I review what is known. Plus, a conversation with American professional triathlete Tim O'Donnell. Tim recovered from an unfathomable medical emergency in early 2021 to return to Kona this past October and finish in the top 15. ...
Endurance sport and oral health/Jim Vance
November 18, 2022 08:00 - 1 hour - 74.6 MBIn this episode: Is there an association between endurance sports and poor oral health? Do all of the sugary drinks and gels combine to put athletes at risk for cavities and gum disease? Dr. Ian Needleman is an oral surgery professor in London, England and an ultra runner and he joins me to discuss this topic in the medical segment. Plus, Jim Vance has a well deserved reputation as one of the best coaches at developing young talent and producing champions. His most famous charge of late is ...
Getting it all done; How I manage a busy home and professional life with triathlon training and coaching
November 04, 2022 08:00 - 49 minutes - 56.5 MBIn this episode: In the second part of a two-part series, I sit down as the interviewee on my own podcast. For the first part I spoke about my history in multisport and for this part I answer questions about how I manage to keep all the balls in the air that I have going at any one time. I am an emergency physician, a dad, husband, triathlon coach and a successful triathlete at both the full and half distances. Listeners have asked how do I manage? With the help of 303 Triathlon's Bill Ploc...
The Nutrition Episode
October 21, 2022 08:00 - 57 minutes - 65.9 MBIn this episode: Often referred to as the fourth discipline in triathlon, nutrition remains a source of confusion for many athletes. I have discussed nutrition across many episodes with many guests but I felt like it was time to bring together a couple of experts and dedicate an entire episode to this weighty topic. Alex Larson and Celine Evans are both multisport athletes with nutrition coaching businesses and a wealth of knowledge and expertise to share on this matter. Through our convers...
The Effects of Air Pollution on Performance/Ironman Regional Director Dave Christen
October 07, 2022 08:00 - 50 minutes - 57.7 MBIn this episode: Climate change was supposed to be a long drawn out process but its effects seem to be coming fast and furious. One of the main contributors to its development is seemingly becoming worse as a result of this global emergency and that is air pollution. More and more research links air pollution to disease and mortality and a new paper shows how it can impact athletic performance specifically during an Ironman event. I review the science. Plus, an interview with Ironman region...
CORE revisited/Joe Wilson aka Triathlon Joe
September 23, 2022 08:00 - 55 minutes - 63.7 MBIn this episode: In episode 98 I reviewed the science underpinning the claims being made by the makers of the CORE temperature sensor that purports to improve performance by virtue of allowing improved heat acclimation and heat training. In this episode I revisit the CORE with an update after speaking to some of the team behind it as well as some who are using it. I am not really in a better position to make a clear recommendation but I have a lot more insights to share! Also, an in intervi...
Menopause and the endurance athlete
September 09, 2022 08:00 - 55 minutes - 63.1 MBIn this episode: Dr. Kristen Lund, OB/GYN joins me to discuss all matters related to menopause; what it is, why it happens, what the symptoms are, how it can be managed, how it affects endurance training, recovery and performance and much more. She also helps me understand some of the controversies and misunderstandings that permeate popular culture on this subject and spends a lot of time answering questions submitted by my listeners, themselves going through this transition their lives. T...
The 100th episode!
August 26, 2022 08:00 - 55 minutes - 63.4 MBIn this episode: Over more than three and a half years and fifty thousand plus downloads, the TriDoc podcast has delivered entertaining interviews and informative reviews of the science behind all manner of products marketed to endurance athletes. Now, in my one hundredth episode it is time for me to pause and take a look back in order to once again help you see through the advertising ploys and red flags used to separate you from your hard earned money and review what doesn't work as well ...
Genetic screening for heart issues/Joanne Courtney
August 12, 2022 08:00 - 56 minutes - 64.7 MBIn this episode: Sudden cardiac death (SCD) continues to be a fearsome specter for athletes in all endurance sports but especially for triathletes who have the highest rates of SCD during the swim than for any other activity. To date, no screening programs have proven successful or practical to lower the risk. With improvements in genetic testing, could this avenue offer a possible solution? I look at what the science says. Joanne Courtney had a long and successful career as a professional ...
CORE/Karen Smyers
July 29, 2022 08:00 - 59 minutes - 68.2 MBIn this episode: The CORE body temperature monitor promises to make you perform better by allowing you to know when you are overheating and better perform heat acclimation protocols in preparation for events in warmer climates. There is a lot of science on their website but not a whole lot in the way of proof of concept. I review what is known on heat acclimation and try to understand how this technology might be useful. Karen Smyers won the Ironman World Championship and had several podium...
BOA/Joe Wilson interviews the TriDoc
July 15, 2022 08:00 - 1 hour - 73.8 MBIn this episode: BOA is a new novel way of getting your salt supplements via transmucosal delivery and the product promises a LOT. How much of what they are selling is based on science and how much is just the usual hype? I take a look and give you an overview of what you can expect. Joe Wilson is a successful age grouper and YouTuber he is also well know on the socials as an affable, fun loving guy who was recently featured in a Slowtwitch profile for his exploits as a supreme cheerleader ...
AIRWAAV/Jordan Bryden
July 01, 2022 08:00 - 48 minutes - 55.2 MBIn this episode: The AIRWAAV is an oral appliance that repositions the tongue and is supposed to improve respiratory mechanics and possibly athletic performance. As always, the product's website is full of big claims but what does the science say? Jordan Bryden is the current World Champion of the Ultraman a three day event that encompasses a 10k open water swim, a 260 plus mile bike over two days and a 50 plus mile run on the third day. But he is much more than that! He is a professional t...
The how and why of GI distress/Juliet Hochman
June 17, 2022 08:00 - 1 hour - 68.9 MBIn this episode: Gastrointestinal (GI) distress is an exceedingly common complaint among endurance athletes but despite years of research the actual reason for why this occurs remains mostly speculative. Recent research looked at whether or not what an athlete eats and how much of it can play a role in the development of GI issues during a race and the authors set out to determine if the underlying cause of the problem is inflammation and injury. I review their findings and give some specif...
Hydration status and RPE/Eoin Everard
June 03, 2022 08:00 - 56 minutes - 64.5 MBIn this episode: Hydration status is an important factor for performance especially in warmer environments. Recently though, research has emerged suggesting that as you become dehydrated it not only becomes harder to perform at the same level but the perception of effort is also affected. I look at the science and evaluate how much the effect is, when it becomes an issue and what can be done to prevent it. Plus, a conversation with Irish physiotherapist and competitive runner Eoin Everard o...