The TriDoc Podcast, triathlon and health in one place

In this episode:I supplementing with collagen a way to perform better, recover faster and manage injury? On the Medical Mailbag we look at hat evidence there is on the subject in order to tease fact from marketing fiction. Plus, a conversation with the community relations director of the SBTGRVL. The conversation highlights the delicate balance between tourism and local agricultural interests, emphasizing the friction that has arisen as the event has grown in popularity. Initially conceived in 2019, SBT Gravel has transformed from a local gathering into a significant attraction, drawing thousands of cyclists from across the country. However, this growth has not come without challenges. Local ranchers and residents have voiced their concerns about the impact of the event on their livelihood and the integrity of the community. The hosts delve into the specific changes implemented after the feedback received from the community following the 2023 race, including the reduction of pre-race shakeout rides and an increased effort in communication with local stakeholders. As the organizers navigate these tensions, they reflect on the importance of finding common ground and fostering a collaborative environment for both cyclists and the local community.Segments:[09:47]- Medical Mailbag: Collagen supplements[t39:53]- Interview: Greer Van DyckLinksGreer's Website

In this episode:A rich dialogue unfurls in the Tri Doc podcast, where Jeff Sankoff and Juliet Hochman and Alex Larson tackle the intricate relationship between body composition, nutrition, and athletic performance. The episode serves as a platform to discuss how athletes can navigate the often treacherous waters of body image and performance expectations. Drawing from personal anecdotes and professional insights, Alex highlights the significant risks associated with under-fueling and the surprising lack of risks tied to over-fueling. This revelation is vital for athletes who may succumb to pressures for an 'ideal' physique, often leading to detrimental health outcomes such as RED-S, which can severely impact performance and well-being. Plus, a conversation with top age grouper and soon to be professional Maia Watson. She shares what it has been like to undertake her journey to the upper echelons of our sport in a short time.Segments:[09:22]- Medical Mailbag: Body Composition and performance[46:49- Interview: Maia Watson Linksalexlarsonnutrition.comTriDoc Coaching YouTube ChannelAlex Larson's upcoming podcast@maia.watson on Instagram Links referenced in this episode:www.tridocpodcast.comtridocoaching.comlifesportcoaching.comwww.reverbnation.compatreon.com/tridocpodcast

In this episode:At the commencement speech for Dartmouth College's graduates in June of this year, Roger Federer spoke eloquently on the power of positive thinking and how it enabled him to win close to 80% of his matches over the course of his career despite having lost almost half of the points that he played in those matches. Can athletes in other sports learn from his example and is there evidence to support this notion that being positive can affect outcomes? We discuss in the Medical Mailbag. Also, a conversation with Michelle Bond, a kinesiologist and researcher on the importance of understanding the fascia and how as athletes we can leverage that understanding to improve our performance and recovery.Segments:[08:36]- Medical Mailbag:[38:00]- Interview: Michele Bond LinksRoger Federer's commencement speechMichele's Facebook page @michele__bond on Instagram Michele's Website Michele on YouTube

In this episode:Everyone knows that sodium is an important component of sport nutrition but what form should it come in? For a long time sodium chloride was preferred but more recently sodium citrate is much more popular. Is there a reason for this change and is there evidence that one is better than the other? The Medical Mailbag discusses the evidence. Plus, Irish professional triathlete Fiona Moriarty comes from a running background but has distinguished herself as a cyclist. Hear how she made the transition to multisport and how she is making it all come together with a full-time job.Segments:[07:20]- Medical Mailbag: Which salt is best?[33:10]- Interview: Fiona Moriarty LinksEpisode 10: Exercise induced hyponatremia@fionamoriartytri on Instagram Fiona's Website Fiona on YouTube

In this episode:A widely read and much discussed media article out of Germany quoted researchers who surveyed athletes at the 2024 Challenge Roth on the use of performance enhancing drugs among age group triathletes. The results were somewhat disheartening. Around 10% admitted to using agents that would enhance performance and almost none had any qualms about it. What are these agents? What are the risks of using them? Should we care? The entire episode will be dedicated to try to answer these questions with the help of guests Jim Vance and Matt sharpe.

In this episode:Skeletal muscles are made up of fast twitch and slow twitch fibers each of which has differing properties. The amount of each fiber in muscle varies from person to person and while it is possible to determine this makeup, it is not so easy. The architecture of muscle in each individual is important in determining how a person can perform in different types of sports and also, how each will respond to training. Should people try to determine what their muscle typology is and adapt their training to it? We discuss in the Medical Mailbag. Kennon Heard is an emergency physician and endurance athlete who collapsed in cardiac arrest after a family fun run in May. He discusses his experience and how he is moving forward as well as how the rest of us should think about this experience in context of our own endurance pursuits as we age.Segments:[10:30]- Medical Mailbag: Muscle typology and training[35:14]- Interview: Kennon HeardLinksLearn CPR

In this episode:It is a fact of life that as we age endurance performance inevitably declines. But do both genders decline at the same rate or, does one gender decline more slowly than the other? Hear what the research says on the Medical Mailbag. Plus, Chris Bagg is the head coach at Campfire Endurance and the writer of an article on whether or not we as triathletes should be focusing on hunting mice or antelope. Don't know what this means? You will and you will have a much better understanding of where to focus your energy and expenditures for training after listening to our conversation.Segments:[10:59]- Medical Mailbag: Aging decline and gender variability[33:15]- Interview: Chris Bagg LinksMMB video on YouTubeIronmanhacks video with ChrisChris' articleChris's Facebook page @campfire_endurance on Instagram Chris's Website @Chrisbagg on X Chris on YouTube

In this episode:How does cardiorespiratory fitness affect the lifetime risk of developing breast cancer in women? In the Medical Mailbag we look at new research that suggests daily exercise can have a profound effect on decreasing the likelihood of developing this disease. Plus, an interview with age group triathlete, author and coach Doug Morris on how multisport brings him joy and how he shares that with whomever he can.Segments:[09:27]- Medical Mailbag: Fitness and risk of breast cancer[35:00]- Interview: Doug Morris LinksTriing on Amazon

In this episode:How much do biomechanics influence running economy and is this something that coaches and athletes should work on improving? New research sheds some light and reveals some surprising answers to this questions. Mark Cullen is a successful age group triathlete a coach and one half of the co-hosting duo of the Endurance Icons podcast. He talks to me about all of this and along with the balancing act of being both the husband and the coach of a professional triathlete.Segments:[7:17]- Medical Mailbag: Biomechanics and running economy[36:14]- Interview: Mark Cullen Links@Markcullen_coach on Instagram Endurance Icons on Apple PodcastsUse the Garmin metronome function: Video

In this episode:During allergy season many use antihistamine medications as a means of controlling their symptoms. Emerging evidence suggests that there may be a cost to this practice in the form of decreased endurance performance. On the Medical Mailbag we look at the evidence. Jonathan Su is a long time physical therapist who has written a book that he promises can be a 6-minute solution to knee pain. We discuss his book and the methods that he describes within it.Segments:[12:22]- Medical Mailbag: Antihistamines[36:57]- Interview: Jonathan Su LinksJonathan's Website 6-Minute Knee Pain Cure on Amazon