The TriDoc Podcast, triathlon and health in one place

The 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 and 70.3 races in Chattanooga, Tennessee.

Carbohydrates 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 but incredibly informative and important. The Triathlete Routard visits the west coast of Canada for a guide to the 70.3 race in Victoria B.C.

In 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 north of the border to Quebec, Canada for a guide to the 70.3 and IM races in beautiful Mont Tremblant.

In 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 high end bike service shop in Boulder, CO. He closed that up to pursue a career in law school in 2015 and he joins me to talk about all of that. The triathlete Routard visits the Adirondack region to give an overview of the 70.3 and IM races in Lake Placid.

The 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.

On 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 interview. Finally, Lindsey Deneen joins me for the Triathlete Routard for the traveler's guide to the Woodlands and the North American Ironman Championship aka Ironman Texas.

The 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 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 into the Tour de France. Finally, Lucy Brash joins me for the Triathlete Routard where we discuss everything you need to know about Ironman Oceanside 70.3.

In 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 popular races on the IM calendar.

There 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 tears if they occur. Finally, it's the last episode of Reels for Wheels of the 2018-19 season. Janetta Iwanicki joins me for a discussion of our recommendations of films to recover by.