The TriDoc Podcast, triathlon and health in one place

In 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 sharpeLinksLifeSport Tri CampMy video on TriCamps@mdsharpe1 on Instagram @mdshrp on X Matthew's Website

In 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 first appeared on this podcast to talk about the Race Ranger, James Elvery is back to give an update after his first real world test in a race situation. How did it go and what comes next for the anti-drafting solution?Segments:[09:05]- Medical question-Menstruation and performance[19:02]- Interview-James ElveryLinks Ironman competition rules 2023World Athletics approved shoe list

In 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 at Ironman Arizona, Ben Kanute.Segments:[09:10]- Medical question[19:08]- Ben KanuteLinks

In 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 are arrived at and whether or not you should pay them any heed. Plus, an interview with longtime professional triathlete Brent McMahon. The Canadian has been to the Olympics twice and seemingly raced everywhere around the world on the ITU, 70.3 and Ironman circuits. We discuss his long career and keys to his success.Segments:[06:07]- Garmin measures and metrics[30:50]- Brent McMahonLinksBrent McMahon @Tribrentmcmahon on X Brent's Website @Tribrentmcmahon on Instagram

In 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 worked with professional athletes across many sports on different continents and now brings his skills to bear for triathletes as an advisory board member for nutrition for Ironman. He is also the CEO of FuelIn, an app for your phone that looks to help you sort out your nutrition and fit it to your training. Scott speaks to me about his philosophy for nutrition and training as well as about a plethora of other topics.Segments:[05:49]- Exercise and reverse J-curves[19:39]- SCOTT TINDAL LinksSCOTT 's Website SCOTT 's Facebook group @getfuelin on Instagram SCOTT on YouTube

In 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 iconically Ironman for more than thirty years but that all came to an end with his retirement after the recent Ironman New Zealand. I had the great fortune to chat with him before he left for that event and you can hear him reminisce and talk about the future in this episode.Segments:[08:00]- Side stitch[18:56]- Mike ReillyLinksMike's Website Mike's Facebook page @ironmanvoice on Instagram @ironmanvoice on X Mike on YouTube IM foundation auction for Mike's towelTriDoc Podcast FB group

In 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. We chat about his career, the last two years and what lies ahead.Segments:[07:55]- Social Media and athletic performance[16:36]- Tim O'DonnellLinksWaterfall Racing

In 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 olympian and newly minted 70.3 World championship silver medalist Ben Kanute. Jim joins me to talk about the state of coaching, how the sport is evolving with stellar performances from so many at the longer distances and what we can look forward to in the future.Segments:[07:04]- Ian Needleman and a discussion of oral health[33:00]- Jim Vance Links@IanNeedleman on X Ian's Website @jimvance on X @coachjimvance on Instagram Jim's Website

In 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 Plock asking the questions I hope this interview will give you some insights on how it all gets done. Or at least barely so!Links303 TriathlonStill interested in me interviewing you?

In 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 conversation they will help us understand why it is so important to fuel properly when we train race and recover, how we can do so more thoughtfully and why a nutrition coach can be such a valuable addition to your team if you choose to go that route.LinksAlex Larson: Celine Evans:Nutrition 360LifeSport