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The TriDoc Podcast, triathlon and health in one place

Dr. Jeff Sankoff

Jeff Sankoff is the TriDoc, a physician who will do the research so you don"t have to in order to understand if any of those things marketed to endurance athletes can deliver close to what they promise. Before you put anything in or on your body, understand what the science says by listening to an expert who has done the work for you.

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All Episodes

57:34

The Nutrition Episode

The TriDoc Podcast, triathlon and health in one place ·

2022/10/21

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

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50:20

The Effects of Air Pollution on Performance/Ironman...

The TriDoc Podcast, triathlon and health in one place ·

2022/10/07

In 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 regional

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55:36

CORE revisited/Joe Wilson aka Triathlon Joe

The TriDoc Podcast, triathlon and health in one place ·

2022/09/23

In 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 interview with

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55:07

Menopause and the endurance athlete

The TriDoc Podcast, triathlon and health in one place ·

2022/09/09

In 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. This

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55:18

The 100th episode!

The TriDoc Podcast, triathlon and health in one place ·

2022/08/26

In 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 as the few

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56:30

Genetic screening for heart issues/Joanne Courtney

The TriDoc Podcast, triathlon and health in one place ·

2022/08/12

In 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 curler as

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59:37

CORE/Karen Smyers

The TriDoc Podcast, triathlon and health in one place ·

2022/07/29

In 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 finishes

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01:04:27

BOA/Joe Wilson interviews the TriDoc

The TriDoc Podcast, triathlon and health in one place ·

2022/07/15

In 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 at IM

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48:15

AIRWAAV/Jordan Bryden

The TriDoc Podcast, triathlon and health in one place ·

2022/07/01

In 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 triathlete

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01:00:14

The how and why of GI distress/Juliet Hochman

The TriDoc Podcast, triathlon and health in one place ·

2022/06/17

In 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 specific

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56:20

Hydration status and RPE/Eoin Everard

The TriDoc Podcast, triathlon and health in one place ·

2022/06/03

In 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 on how to

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48:20

Alkaline water/DeDe Griesbauer

The TriDoc Podcast, triathlon and health in one place ·

2022/05/20

In this episode:Alkaline water has been promoted for all manner of health benefits but is there any rationale for why this would work and any science to support the claims that it does? I look at what this basic solution is, what it is supposed to be able to do and whether or not there is any supporting evidence. Plus an interview with ageless DeDe Griesbauer. DeDe has been a professional triathlete for more than two decades and despite turning her attention to the ultra distance continues to break

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49:20

Psychological stress and its association with overuse...

The TriDoc Podcast, triathlon and health in one place ·

2022/05/06

In this episode:Overuse injuries are very common amongst professional triathletes and high performing age groupers alike. The conventional wisdom has always been that these are due to overloading training combined with insufficient recovery. New research now also suggests an important role for psychological and psychosocial stressors as well. I review the published evidence. Also, a discussion with the CEO of the Professional Triathlete's Organization (PTO) Sam Renouf. Sam educates me on the

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52:14

Long Covid/Joe Friel

The TriDoc Podcast, triathlon and health in one place ·

2022/04/22

In this episode:Covid numbers have dropped and we may be in to a new phase of the pandemic but for millions of people symptoms persist in the form of long Covid. Worse, there may be as yet unknown long term consequences for young people as they age. Researchers at the University of Massachusetts recently published a paper that summarizes what is known about long covid in athletes and why some of it may portend for bad outcomes in the decades to come. I review their findings. Also, my conversation

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49:01

PREPD/Tim Don

The TriDoc Podcast, triathlon and health in one place ·

2022/04/08

In this episode:Staying hydrated is an important contributor to success in endurance racing especially in warmer environments. A product that has been around in Oceania and is now available in the US has it's roots as an oral rehydration solution for children with cholera. It's makers claim that the same technology that works to improve outcomes in diarrheal illness make it a 'revolutionary hydration product' for athletes as well. Is this claim backed up by science? I take a look. Plus an interview

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56:06

Training at Altitude/Skye Moench

The TriDoc Podcast, triathlon and health in one place ·

2022/03/25

In this episode:There is a longstanding belief that living and maybe training at altitude confers benefits on performance especially when an athlete goes to compete at a lower level. The science on this matter is a little less certain. Yes, there are physiological adaptations that occur but do these actually translate in to better results? I review the evidence. Plus, an interview with Skye Moench:Skye is a professional triathlete who specializes in long-course triathlon. She is a multiple Ironman

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53:30

Exercise, sleep and memory/Heather Fuhr

The TriDoc Podcast, triathlon and health in one place ·

2022/03/11

In this episode:The impact that good quality sleep has on exercise performance has been pretty well understood for some time now. What is becoming clearer is how exercise also has a role in improving the quality of sleep. In addition, there is a growing consensus that both sleep and exercise are beneficial to cognitive function and memory. I explore what is known about this and speak to some prominent researchers in the field. Plus, Heather Fuhr was one of a trio of dominant Canadian women in

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01:04:08

Spirulina/Laura Siddall

The TriDoc Podcast, triathlon and health in one place ·

2022/02/25

In this episode:Spirulina is the name given to the extract of two species of blue green algae. Easy to cultivate and harvest, the plant is a remarkable source of nutrients and was once touted by NASA as the 'food of the future' and has even been grown in space for that purpose. Spirulina has gained popularity as a supplement as well and not just for nutrition but also for its purported effects on exercise performance. What does the science say and is this at long last a supplement that I can get

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47:29

Osteostrong/James Elvery of Race Ranger

The TriDoc Podcast, triathlon and health in one place ·

2022/02/11

In this episode:Osteostrong is a program aimed at women that promises to build bone strength and prevent mineral loss in a way that is far more efficient than anything else out there and with results that seem far too good to be true. While not specifically targeted at athletes, the marketers of Osteostrong employ all of the same tired methods to induce customers to spend their money on something that is very much unproven. I explore these methods in order to once again demonstrate how marketers of

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01:01:08

Returning to training after Covid/Brandy Ramirez of...

The TriDoc Podcast, triathlon and health in one place ·

2022/01/28

In this episode:The Omicron variant of Covid-19 has swept across the globe infecting record numbers of people including those with vaccinations. A question for many of those who are also endurance athletes is 'when and how can I safely return to training?' I am joined by Dr. Spencer Tomberg to review some recent guidelines in order to try and answer this important and timely question. Plus, an interview with Brandy Ramirez. Mother, wife, triathlete, triathlon coach, cancer survivor and founder of

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