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. 44: Saddle sores/Diversity in triathlon, Linus Pagusera
July 17, 2020 19:00 - 42 minutes - 49.1 MBLong hours in the saddle can be uncomfortable but made even more so if you develop a saddle sore. For some people these painful lesions are recurrent and can be a significant problem during the summer months. What are saddle sores, how are they treated and most importantly how can they be prevented? In part 3 of my series on diversity in triathlon, I speak with Linus Pagusera, an Asian American with a love of the sport and some unique insights from the perspective of an immigrant and a membe...
The TriDoc Podcast-Trailer
July 15, 2020 14:00 - 1 minute - 1.88 MBThe TriDoc Podcast is a bi-weekly show that gives answers to triathletes' questions on all matters related to health, wellness and medicine as it pertains to multi-sport. With interesting guests from around the world, the TriDoc provides an entertaining and educational 40 minutes or so for athletes at all levels, from newbie to Kona qualifier.
Episode 43: Debut of Dead and Slaughter, the Dad and Daughter Horror Show
July 08, 2020 14:31 - 27 minutes - 37.2 MBA special episode of the TriDoc podcast with a crossover debut of another podcast! Dead and Slaughter visit the Bates Motel to discuss the impact that Hitchcocks's classic film had on the horror genre. While it may not be the scariest film that Sam has seen given how things have changed in the intervening decades, she still appreciates it as a masterpiece and Dad might have a few things to point out that make her viewing experience all the better.
Episode 42: AMP Human/Diversity in Triathlon; Faren Campbell
July 02, 2020 13:24 - 43 minutes - 50.2 MBBicarbonate has been advocated as a means of enhancing performance for many years by virtue of its ability to neutralize lactic acid in muscle cells but the evidence has been lacking to really support its use. A relatively new product purports to deliver bicarbonate in a novel manner-through the skin and makes claims to have some pretty impressive impacts on training for cyclists and triathletes. Is there any science to back up these claims? I do some research and let you know. In the second...
Ep. 41: USAT return to racing guidelines/Diversity in Tri: Marcus Fitts
June 19, 2020 14:01 - 55 minutes - 63.7 MBUSAT released guidelines for a phased approach to a return to racing. Do these guidelines make sense? Will they adequately protect participants from infection with Covid if races do return in 2020? Dr. David Wyles, an infectious disease specialist joins me for a discussion. In the first part of my series on the lack of diversity in triathlon, Marcus Fitts, a USAT certified coach and founder of District Triathlon and GRIT USA joins me to share his thoughts on why there are not more POC in the...
Ep. 40: Masks and exercise/Lance Panigutti
June 06, 2020 13:45 - 49 minutes - 57.1 MBWearing a mask reduces the spread of Covid-19. This is not debatable. Some have suggested that wearing a mask is necessary when exercising because heavy breathing while exercising by asymptomatic infected individuals can result in significant spread of the virus. Is this true? And what of all the naysayers (aka Karens) who insist that wearing a mask makes it harder to breathe and impairs oxygenation and ventilation? I review the evidence. Lance Panigutti of Without Limits Sports joins me to ...
Ep. 39: Cramps pt 2/BBSC/Motivation in Isolation
May 24, 2020 15:18 - 1 hour - 69.1 MBIn part 2 of my series on muscle cramps I look at the science behind the neuromuscular theory of exercise associated muscle cramps. Is this the real reason for cramps? Is there anything that can be done about it? What is the best method to avoid cramps? Michelle Lund is the co-owner and the face of BBSC endurance sports. She joins me to talk about the impact that the pandemic has had on small race organizers and her ideas for moving forward. Finally, another episode of Motivation in Isolatio...
The TriDoc Podcast Ep. 38: Muscle Cramps I/Weber/Motivation in Isolation
May 08, 2020 15:00 - 57 minutes - 66.3 MBExercise associated muscle cramps are the bane of many athlete's existence and cause so much havoc to even the best laid plans.Despite more than a hundred years of research, the reason for cramping is still hotly debated and not well understood. In part 1 of a 2 part series, I take a look at one of the two most likely underlying causes of cramping; electrolyte imbalances. Jay Weber has a long time association with triathlon as a participant and as the director of operations at Base Performan...
The TriDoc Podcast Ep. 37: Morton's Neuroma/Cespedes/Motivation in Isolation
April 22, 2020 20:16 - 53 minutes - 61.1 MBMorton's Neuroma is a common cause of foot pain especially in middle age and more so in women. What is it and how can it be treated? George Cespedes has a long history in triathlon and is now a coach but more importantly is the driving force behind the Tri Animals group on FaceBook. He joins me to talk about what drew him to the sport and how he has developed the Animals into a worldwide influencer of positive energy in multisport. Finding Motivation in Isolation is difficult enough for age ...
The TriDoc Podcast: Ep. 36: Blood donation/Kevin Koskella/Motivation in Isolation
April 09, 2020 16:56 - 1 hour - 69.3 MBBlood donation is the ultimate selfless gift to those in need. But how does the gift of life interfere with endurance sport? Does a pint of blood result in significant losses in hemoglobin that can impact exercise performance? Can triathletes be blood donors and still effectively train? Kevin Koskella is the TriSwimCoach and has a podcast of the same name. He has made a career out of helping triathletes swim better and faster. He joins me to talk about how even adult learners can be better i...
The TriDoc Podcast: Ep. 35: The Triathlete's guide to understanding Cvoid-19/Mikael Ericksson/Motivation in Isolation
March 26, 2020 18:11 - 1 hour - 79.7 MBThe Covid-19 pandemic has shaken the world in ways that we can barely begin to comprehend. Why all the fuss? The TriDoc brings a triathlete's perspective to understanding this disease and why we need to take it so seriously. How long will all this last and what can we do to stay safe?Mikael Ericksson preaches the science behind triathlon and has a podcast dedicated to the same. He joins me to give his perspective on this and other matters in coaching and training. Finding motivation in this ...
The TriDoc Podcast: Ep. 34: Hydration/Laurel Graham/Triathlete Routard; Ohio 70.3
March 13, 2020 09:39 - 47 minutes - 54.8 MBHydration during training and racing is important but can you get by on plain water alone? Laurel Graham is an Ironman athlete racing in the physically challenged division with Charcot-Marie-Tooth muscular dystrophy. She talks about her journey and how to not piss her off because you don't want to make her stabby. The triathlete routard is off to the Buckeye state to review the Ohio 70.3 race
The TriDoc Podcast: Ep. 33 Beet juice/Peter Sankoff-The Game Changers/R4W
February 28, 2020 23:06 - 1 hour - 76.8 MBBeetroot juice has been theorized and advocated to improve endurance sports performance for years. There are plentiful options of supplements to choose from but does the science support their use? Peter Sankoff is a professor of law and the co-founder of Animal Justice, a Canadian animal rights advocacy group. He is well positioned to discuss the Game Changers and the moral and ethical issues around meat consumption. And Reels for Wheels is here for the final episode of the year with recomme...
The TriDoc Podcast, Ep. 32: Red light therapy/The Game Changers-Roalf Halden; the environmental impacts of animal husbandry/R4W
February 16, 2020 09:53 - 52 minutes - 60.6 MBPhotobiomodulation is the application of red or near infrared light to muscles to enhance performance or recovery. The devices that do this are pricey and marketed as having pretty consistent benefits across a wide breadth of applications. But are they worth the investment and do they actually do what their makers claim? Dr. Rolf Halden is an environmental engineer and professor at Arizona State University. He co-wrote a report for the Pew Charitable Trusts on the environmental impacts of an...
The TriDoc Podcast, Ep. 31: TENS/The Game Changers-Chris Leiferman/R4W
January 31, 2020 07:29 - 53 minutes - 61.8 MBElectrical muscle stimulators in the form of transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulators (TENS) or neuromuscular electrical stimulators (NMES) are expensive devices with manufacturers who justify their costs based on claims that they can improve strength, recovery and healing from injury. Are those claims backed by science? I look at the evidence and weigh in on whether or not these devices make for a good investment. In my continuing series looking at the controversies raised by the Netflix...
The TriDoc Podcast, Ep. 30: Halo Sport/The Game Changers-Casey Poe-Campbell/R4W
January 18, 2020 00:56 - 51 minutes - 58.7 MBThe Halo Sport employs transcranial direct current stimulation to prime your brain to train more effectively and at higher intensity than otherwise possible. Or at least that's what its makers would have you believe. Is it true? What does the evidence really say and is it worth $400 for this device? Casey Poe Campbell is a nutritional consultant who has a viewpoint that was not represented on the Netflix documentary the Game Changers. She believes that athletes MUST consume animal products t...
The TriDoc Podcast, Ep. 29: StaminaPro/The Game Changers-Vegan Powered Athlete; Daniel Reintjes/R4W
January 02, 2020 13:55 - 43 minutes - 49.6 MBThe StaminaPro aims to be a recovery aid with a difference. By wearing it during exercise its makers claim that you can benefit from 'active recovery'. What does this mean? Is there any evidence to support these claims and should you consider this patch for your own recovery toolbox? For part 3 of my series exploring the issues raised by the Game Changers film, I speak with Daniel Reintjes, aka the Vegan Powered Athlete. Daniel has embraced a plant based diet and feels that it has made him h...
The TriDoc Podcast, Ep. 28: Compression wear/The Game Changers-Simin Levinson/R4W
December 21, 2019 14:16 - 49 minutes - 57 MBThe TriDoc Podcast is one year old! In this episodes a look at the science behind compression garments? Sure they make you look great but how well do they affect performance and recovery? In the second part of my series exploring the issues and controversies raised by The Game Changers I am joined by Simin Levinson, a nutritionist and sports dietician from Arizona State University. What are her thoughts on plant based diets for athletes? Finally, Reels for Wheels has two new suggestions for ...
The TriDoc Podcast, Ep. 27: Alcohol/The Game Changers-Peter Ungar; Evolution of Diet/R4W
December 09, 2019 13:43 - 46 minutes - 53.7 MBIt's holiday season and off season for many so drinking alcohol is very much on the menu. But when training begins again and races are on the horizon, should drinking alcohol remain part of your routine? What is the evidence for how alcohol impacts performance and recovery? The Netflix documentary the Game Changers was a hugely controversial film but still thought provoking. In this episode I begin a multipart exploration of some of the many issues raised by the film makers and try to give a...
The TriDoc Podcast Ep 26; BCAA/Kent MacKenzie-IAEF/R4W
November 27, 2019 15:33 - 1 hour - 70.4 MBRecovery is an important part of training for triathlon. Can supplementing with branched chain amino acids (BCAA) after intensive or prolonged exercise help enhance that process and does it confer any performance benefits? Iliac artery endofiobrosis id a devastating diagnosis increasingly affecting cyclists and occasionally triathletes. Although it still remains rare Dr Kent MacKenzie a vascular surgeon fro Montreal, Canada joins me to discuss this disease, its diagnosis and management. Reel...
The TriDoc Podcast Ep. 25, GO2/Ashinsky Sorenson pt2/Reels for Wheels
November 18, 2019 15:02 - 53 minutes - 60.9 MBThe GO2 breathing device has been swamping social media advertising with bold claims about how using it can dramatically improve performance. What is this device and how is it supposed to work? More importantly is there any evidence that it will do what it's makers claim? Part 2 of my interview with medical students and IM athletes Beth Ashinsky and Elisabeth Sorenson on balancing busy academic lives with training and racing triathlon. And, Reels for Wheels returns for a second season with a...
The TridDoc Podcast Ep. 24: Airofit/Ashinsky&Sorenson/IMAZ
November 02, 2019 16:04 - 54 minutes - 62.4 MBTriathletes do strength training but most ignore their respiratory muscles. Is this a mistake? Should triathletes be concerned with training their diaphragms to be stronger and have more endurance? The Airofit is one device that promises to do this but what does the science say? Beth Ashinsky and Elisabeth Sorenson are medical students who have managed to fit Ironman training in to their busy schedules and somehow succeed in all areas of their lives. How do they do it? They provide insights ...
The TriDoc Podcast Ep 23: Train while sick?/Ken Benesh/IM Cozumel
October 16, 2019 17:44 - 51 minutes - 58.6 MBRegular exercise can boost the immune system but high intensity exercise can suppress it. So is it safe to exercise when you are already sick with a cold? The TriDoc looks at the evidence to help you decide when you can get that workout done or when you should pass. Ken Benesh was one of the creators and directors of the SBT GRVL race in Steamboat Springs. What was involved in making this race such a huge success and how can they top it in years to come? The Triathlete Routard goes to Mexico...
The TriDoc Podcast Ep 22: Cold Water Therapy/Triny Willerton/Xterra WC
September 30, 2019 21:46 - 52 minutes - 60 MBCold water immersion or garments are becoming a hot new idea in recovery for cyclists, runners and triathletes. But what does the evidence say? Is there support to this idea or will the TriDoc throw cold water on the notion that this can improve performance? Triny Willerton survived a terrible collision with a truck while out riding her bike training for an Ironman. She is back riding and racing and founded the #itcouldbeme movement. She talks to me about survival, moving on and giving a nam...
The TriDoc Podcast Ep 21: Dry Needling/Lance Panigutti/SBTGRVL
September 11, 2019 21:03 - 1 hour - 70.8 MBThe TriDoc podcast investigates the evidence behind the practice of dry needling. What is it? Is it helpful in rehab for injuries and chronic ailments? Lance Panigutti is a race director in Denver and leads Without Limits Productions. He talks with me about the logistics of running triathlons and other multi sports events and opines on the future of the sport. The Triathlete Routard goes off road in the Steamboat Springs area to give you a guid to the inaugural SBTGRVL race.
The TriDoc Podcast: Ep. 20: Clavicles/Dye/Boulder 70.3
August 22, 2019 20:11 - 58 minutes - 67 MBClavicle fractures are an unfortunately common result of even minor bicycle crashes. For decades conservative management of these injuries was all that was needed but in the past fifteen years a move to surgical management has been slowly gaining popularity. What does the science say? If you have this injury should you go for a sling or go under the knife? Cameron Dye had a successful career as a professional triathlete winning 12 major titles and a bronze medal in the ITU world Championship...
The TriDoc Podcast Ep; 19, HRV/Ettinger/IM Ireland
August 05, 2019 08:24 - 57 minutes - 52.8 MBAthletes have been using heart rate monitors as part of their fitness regimen for years. Recently, there has been a move to measure heart rate variability-a measure of something more complicated than heart rate itself but possibly more revealing about an athlete's overall state of training and fatigue. Is HRV all it is cracked up to be? Should all athletes be using it? I look at the evidence to try and help you decide. Stephen Ettinger was a professional mountain biker for over a decade. Now...
The TriDoc Podcast, Ep.18: Immersion Pulmonary Edema/Heath Dotson/Lubbock 70.3
July 23, 2019 04:19 - 1 hour - 70.3 MBDespite being good for you, high intensity exercise can pose risks to susceptible individuals. Deaths, while rare, do occur with some degree of frequency during all manner of endurance events and triathlon has the unfortunate distinction of having a higher death rate than other types of events mostly because of the risks associated with the swim. On this episode, the TriDoc answers a listener question related to this unfortunate trend. How much risk is there really and what can the average a...
The TriDoc Podcast, Ep. 17; Racing in the heat/Lisa Bentley/Steelhead 70.3
July 09, 2019 10:16 - 1 hour - 69.2 MBIt's hot out there and it's getting hotter. How does the body handle increased temperatures and is there anything that you can do to improve performance when training and racing in the heat? Lisa Bentley, with two decades of racing triathlon as a professional at both the 70.3 and Ironman distance had a storied career but it never should have been because Lisa has cystic fibrosis. Hear Lisa's story of living with a chronic disease without being defined by it and her journey to become a beacon...
The TriDoc Podcast, Episode 16: Sleep & Performance/Smith & Corsi/IMChoo
June 25, 2019 16:24 - 54 minutes - 50.6 MBThe TriDoc podcast goes to the mattresses in this episode to uncover the truth about sleep and performance. Is the well rested athlete really the better performing athlete or is this just a dream? Dr. Craig Smith and Nate Corsi from the Smith Performance Center in Tucson, AZ discuss strength, movement analysis and injury as well as a novel approach to managing athletes with exercise induced muscle cramps. Finally the Triathlete Routard goes south to the Volunteer State and a guide to the IM ...
The TriDoc Podcast, Episode 15: Carbs/TheCyclistLawyer/IM Victoria 70.3
June 11, 2019 08:28 - 1 hour - 62.5 MBCarbohydrates have a sometimes undeserved reputation amongst athletes but the fact of the matter is they remain the single best source of energy for when high exertion efforts over a prolonged period of time are the order of the day. But which types of sugars are best for the triathlete during a race or long and arduous training session? The TriDoc helps you understand the simple truth behind simple and complex sugars. Megan Hottman aka The Cyclist Lawyer gives an interview that is startling...
The TriDoc Podcast, Ep 14: Sunscreen/Tim Crowley/IMMT
May 29, 2019 21:12 - 57 minutes - 52.6 MBIn this episode, the TriDoc investigates the reality behind the hype around sunscreen. How does it work? Does it really do what its makers claims it does? What about its effects on us and the environment?USAT certified coach Tim Crowley is a specialist in strength and conditioning. He joins me to talk about how building in strength training in to a regular part of triathlon training can make an athlete faster and potentially more resistant to injury. Finally, the Triathlete Routard ventures ...
Episode 13: IV hydration/Daimeon Shanks/IM & 70.3 Lake Placid
May 16, 2019 22:48 - 58 minutes - 53.9 MBIn this episode the TriDoc gets wet looking at the evidence behind intravenous hydration. Companies have sprung up all over the place offering mobile IV hydration services and are starting to market to athletes. Is there anything to this or is this just one more way to separate hard working and training athletes from their money? Daimeon Shanks is a former bicycle mechanic for EF Education First and spent many years on the pro tour. He then owned and operate the Boulder Service Course, a hig...
The TriDoc Podcast, Episode 12: Beta-Alanine, Ellen Hart pt 2, Cycling Spring Classics travel
April 26, 2019 17:02 - 43 minutes - 50.3 MBThe TriDoc looks at the evidence around supplementing with beta-alanine. Is there any science to support the claims that this can improve performance and if so, in who? Part 2 of my interview with multiple Ironman and Ironman 70.3 world champion Ellen Hart and, the Triathlete Routard goes to Europe with a trip to the spring cycling classics Paris-Roubaix and the Tour of Flanders. These races are surprisingly accessible, a lot of fun to spectate and won't break the bank.
The TriDoc Podcast, Episode 11: Creatine, Ellen Hart, IMTX
April 14, 2019 22:09 - 57 minutes - 66.3 MBOn this episode of the TriDoc podcast, I answer a question about creatine supplementation. It is legal and it is beneficial in some sports but can it help triathletes, cyclists and runners improve their performance as endurance athletes? Age group world champion across numerous distances and disciplines Ellen Hart joins me to discuss her fascinating life story and how sport has played a major role both in uncovering her personal demons and helping her recover from them in part 1 of our inter...
The TriDoc Podcast, Episode X: Exercise Associated Hyponatremia, Liz McTernan, Monterrey 70.3
April 05, 2019 21:40 - 1 hour - 73.3 MBThe TriDoc Podcast goes Roman Numerals with Episode X! In this episode, a discussion of Exercise Associated Hyponatremia (EAH) how big a problem is it and what can be done to prevent it? Para-triathlete and para-olympian Liz McTernan talks Ironman, the Para-Olympics and the day to day challenges of living in rural Britain as an elite challenged athlete. Finally, the Triathlete Routard leaves the confines of the U.S. for a first international destination, the 70.3 race in Monterrey, Mexico.
The TriDoc Podcast, Episode 9; REDS/51Speedshop/Triathlete Routard visits Oceanside 70.3
March 25, 2019 06:40 - 1 hour - 82.6 MBThe TriDoc podcast explores how the female athlete triad has been expanded to cover men in a form known as the Relative Energy Deficiency Syndrome (REDS). It is not without controversy and much remains to be understood but the principles are clear and its impact on women remains a big concern. Mat Steinmetz discusses the importance of bike fit from selecting the right bike to getting the most out of the ride leg in a tri and gives insight in to how he got his 51Speedshop aero accessories int...
The TriDoc Podcast, Episode 8: Adrenal Fatigue?!-Matt Legrand-Eagleman70.3/IMMD
March 14, 2019 22:40 - 55 minutes - 51.6 MBIn this episode the TriDoc does an investigation to uncover the facts underlying adrenal fatigue. What is it? Does it even exist? Should you be worried? Matt LeGrand, podcaster, triathlete, coach and YouTube personality is here to discuss how barriers to entry can be overcome in order for new triathletes to access an exciting and fulfilling sport. Finally, Sean Hale joins me to discuss Eagleman 70.3 and IMMD in a new segment I call Traithlete Routard-a concise travel guide to some of the pop...
The TriDoc Podcast Episode 7: Can training make you sick?-Dr. Brian White on FAI-RFW
March 06, 2019 01:25 - 44 minutes - 41.5 MBThere are many reasons to train and race but one major one is for the health benefits. However, can hard training or racing actually contribute to making you sick? I look at the evidence behind prolonged intense exertion, immune suppression and the likelihood of getting sick. Dr. Brian White a Denver area orthopedic surgeon and specialist in hip labral reconstruction is here to discuss the femoroacetabular impingement syndrome; what it is, what it can do and what can be done about labral tea...
TriDoc Podcast; Episode 6, FAT/Nate Carlson/R4W
February 23, 2019 04:00 - 47 minutes - 86.4 MBEpisode 6: What is the Female Athlete Triad? How can it be detected, prevented and managed? How big of a problem is it? Nathan Carlson from Runningmate PT and Performance Coaching discusses the importance of strength training for runners and triathletes in preventing injury. More Reels for Wheels with Janetta Iwanicki.
TriDoc Podcast; Episode 5, Intermittent fasting/Lance Watson/R4W
February 11, 2019 04:00 - 55 minutes - 50.8 MBIn this episode the TriDoc answers a question about a specific nutrition strategy for training. We all work hard to go fast but should we consider the fast to go...faster? What is the science behind not eating and performance? Triathlon Canada Hall of Fame coach Lance Watson is by to talk about coaching athletes of all levels and abilities as they manage chronic lifelong illness or short term injuries. Finally, Janetta Iwanicki joins me for top secret Reels for Wheels straight out of MI-6.
The TriDoc Podcast, Episode 4, Inside Tracker/Maddy Pesch/R4W
February 01, 2019 00:26 - 51 minutes - 47.5 MBIn this episode: the TriDoc looks for evidence to support or refute the claims made by online lab and nutrition counseling service Inside Tracker. Everyone wants to do well on a test but is this a test that you really need to take? Sophomore professional triathlete Maddy Pesch is by to discuss her rookie season and all that she learned in going from top age grouper to pro and what it is like to put her aspirations for a future as a physician on hold while she pursues her triathlon dreams. Pl...
TriDoc Podcast; Episode 3, Pneumatic compression garments/Ryan Ignatz/R4W
January 23, 2019 00:32 - 38 minutes - 31.2 MBThe TriDoc Podcast returns with a look at the evidence behind the use of pneumatic compression garments. Is there science behind the hype or is it all hot air? Ryan Ignatz from Colorado Multisport is by to discuss the science of sweat. If you know what you are losing then you can know how to replace it and train and race to your potential. Ryan tells me why that's so important and how to get it right. Plus, another episode of Reels for Wheels. Two more great movies to watch while on the trai...
The TriDoc Podcast; Episode 2, CBD/Ginny Cataldi/R4W
January 07, 2019 22:23 - 40 minutes - 32.6 MBIs there any evidence to support the use of CBD? There sure are a lot of people touting it for just about everything. On this episode, I take a look to see if there is anything out there to back up the hype. The one and only Ginny Cataldi stops by for a conversation on dealing with injuries, managing expectations while coming back from them and how to get back to being at the top of the world. And... Reels for Wheels has two new movie suggestions for your time on the trainer.
Tri Doc Podcast Episode 1, Acetaminophen&NSAIDS/Kelly Phuah/R4W
December 17, 2018 06:19 - 45 minutes - 82.9 MBWelcome to the Tri Doc Podcast! In this episode: Acetaminophen and NSAIDS, safety and efficacy in training and racing/Interview with Kelly Phuah/Reels for Wheels