The TriDoc Podcast, triathlon and health in one place
Episodes
The how and why of GI distress/Juliet Hochman
17 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode:Gastrointestinal (GI) distress is an exceedingly common complaint among endurance athletes but despite years of research the actual re...
Hydration status and RPE/Eoin Everard
03 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode:Hydration status is an important factor for performance especially in warmer environments. Recently though, research has emerged sugge...
Alkaline water/DeDe Griesbauer
20 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Psychological stress and its association with overuse injuries/Sam Renouf, CEO of PTO
06 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode:Overuse injuries are very common amongst professional triathletes and high performing age groupers alike. The conventional wisdom has ...
Long Covid/Joe Friel
22 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
PREPD/Tim Don
08 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode:Staying hydrated is an important contributor to success in endurance racing especially in warmer environments. A product that has been...
Training at Altitude/Skye Moench
25 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode:There is a longstanding belief that living and maybe training at altitude confers benefits on performance especially when an athlete g...
Exercise, sleep and memory/Heather Fuhr
11 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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 cle...
Spirulina/Laura Siddall
25 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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 remarkabl...
Osteostrong/James Elvery of Race Ranger
11 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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 effici...
Returning to training after Covid/Brandy Ramirez of SheStrong
28 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode:The Omicron variant of Covid-19 has swept across the globe infecting record numbers of people including those with vaccinations. A que...
Fitness vs. Weight loss resolutions/Bob Babbitt
14 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode:The New Year is a time for resolutions and one that is frequently made involves losing weight in order to be healthier. But as obesity...
Off season training physiology/Vanessa Faye Foerster
31 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode:When transitioning from high volume and intensity endurance training to lower volume and supplementing with strength training, what ar...
Genetic testing/Mike Wien
17 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode:We all know that our genes are the blueprint for who we are but has genetic testing reached the point that we can find out who we are ...
Ep. 81: Inside Tracker Redux/Kate Wickham
03 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode:Inside Tracker has been on a major advertising blitz of late making a huge push for new customers in an effort to get more athletes to...
Ep. 80: Iron deficiency/Kris Freeman-Olympic cross country skier turned triathlete
19 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode:Iron deficiency is a common concern amongst athletes but is it a commonly occurring problem in this group? I review iron metabolism, d...
Episode 79: Understanding the marketing of science/Alex Larson Nutrition
05 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode:Through 78 episodes the TriDoc podcast has been a resource for athletes trying to make sense of the advertising and marketing that acc...
Ep. 78: Anti-gravity running/Dr. Tracy Cushing, breast cancer survivor
22 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode:training with a running injury is often impossible and can be a real issue if a race is coming up. A new device called the Lever Movem...
Ep. 77: Blood Flow Restriction (BFR)/John Duquette owner of Blue70
08 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode:Blood Flow Restriction (BFR) has been around for more than three decades but is only now becoming more widely known among endurance at...
Ep. 76: Daylight Savings Time & Jet lag/Mark Allen
24 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode:Fall is here and with it comes the switch back to standard time. Why do we go through the annual changing of the clocks and is there a...
Ep. 75: Circadian rhythm and best time of day to perform/Bill Ogden
10 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode:Are you a morning person? An evening person? Something in between? Whatever it is, that chronotype has implications for when you are l...
Ep. 74: Low Level Laser Treatment/Steve McKenna
27 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode:In the third and final episode looking at novel treatments for injury, I look at the evidence supporting the use of Low Levels Laser T...
Episode 73: BONUS episode-Tim O'Donnel's heart attack, what does this mean for the rest of us?
20 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this BONUS episode:Tim O'Donnell had a heart attack during a race and just recently announced this to the world. Now, collectively, the triathlon w...
Ep. 72: Platelet rich plasma/Kelly O'Mara
13 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode:Continuing the series on alternative therapies for injuries I look at the evidence in support of platelet rich plasma injections (PRP)...
Ep. 71: Steroid injections for injury/TJ Tollakson
30 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode:No one wants to get an injury as an athlete let alone be faced with a prolonged period of recovery before being able to return trainin...
Episode 70: Massage guns/Paul Larsen on HIIT
16 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode:In episode 66 I covered the benefits of massage as well as the risks if used too close to an event. On this episode I look at what has...
Ep. 69: Swimming injuries/Ironman Hacks' Andrew Patterson
02 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode:Injuries are a constant threat for endurance athletes including triathletes but many don't consider swimming as high risk as biking or...
Episode 68: Running surfaces and injuries/Dave Scott
18 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode:It has long been held that what surface you run on is a major contributor to injuries in running. Harder surfaces lead to more injurie...
Episode 67: Tapering/Rocky Harris USAT CEO
04 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode:Tapering is a well accepted part of a triathlon training program leading up to an event. But how should a taper be structured in order...
Episode 66: Massage therapy/Simon Ward
21 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode:Massage therapy does a body and mind good but is there any science to support the gestalt that we all may share that it really improve...
Episode 65: Gluten free diet/Pt 2: Sara Gross & Sarah True
07 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode:Humans domesticated wheat millennia ago and in so doing created a civilization. Despite a harmonious and fruitful relationship, the pa...
Episode 64: Heat for DOMS/Sara Gross & Sarah True
23 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode:Cold has long been advocated as treatment for sore muscles after a hard workout but recent research is beginning to suggest that heat ...
Ep. 63: Anxiety and your gut/Dan Empfield
09 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode:Nutrition is often referred to as the fourth discipline of triathlon and for good reason but there are so many things that can contrib...
Ep. 62: Asthma and triathlon/Tim Reed
26 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode:Asthma is one of the most common chronic respiratory conditions in the world and although it affects more children than adults, a larg...
Episode 61: The Keto episode with Celine Evans and Allen Lim
12 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode:It's finally time for the TriDoc to take on the keto diet. Although you likely have heard all about how keto can fix pretty much anyth...
Episode 60: Caffeine-good for performance and for life/Marshall&Paterson
26 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode:Caffeine is one of the most frequently used drugs around the world and apparently for good reason. New research suggests that drinking...
Episode 59: Continuous glucose monitoring/Jason Friedman-ultrarunner
12 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode:More data is more better right? Maybe, and then again, maybe not. Just because you can measure something doesn't necessarily mean that...
Episode 58: Bicarbonate supplementation/Tom Miller-life changing diagnoses
29 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode:Bicarbonate is the latest in a long line of supplements to get the TriDoc treatment. I review the physiology to support the theoretica...
Episode 57: Post-Covid Syndrome/Jon Mason-Running with power
15 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode:The pandemic continues to be a scourge around the globe but even for those who recover the virus often leaves significant disability f...
Episode 56: Athlete heart with Murray & Papadakis pt2/Hunter Allen
01 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In part 2 of her interview with Dr. Michael Papadakis, Helen Murray of the Inside Tri Show explores the association between endurance sports and atria...
Episode 55: Athlete heart with Murray & Papadakis pt1/Iggy Perillo
18 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In a collaboration with Helen Murray of The Inside Tri Show, I present part 1 of her interview with Dr. Michael Papadakis, a leading cardiologist and ...
Episode 54: DVTs and training/Tim Crowley; The Powerful Triathlete
04 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Deep vein thromboses are potentially dangerous clots in the large veins of the legs or pelvis that can break and travel to the lungs. Treatment is to ...
Episode 53: Lumen/Mario Mejia
20 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
The Lumen advertises itself as a handheld device that is the first of its kind able to help users 'hack their metabolism'. What is it, how does it wor...
Episode 52: Vitamin D/Brodie Sharpe on running injuries and rehab and orthotics
06 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In winter when daylight hours shrink and temperatures drop we tend to get much less sun exposure due to staying indoors and putting on more clothes to...
Episode 51: Markers of cell injury and death in triathlon/Bryan Dunn on Arizona 70.3 during a pandemic
23 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Triathlons are great for the mind and on the whole for health and well being but long distance events can definitely take a toll on our bodies. Resear...
Episode 50: The menstrual cycle and female athlete performance/Michael Bowers of Campus Cycles
09 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
While women can do pretty much anything men can athletically this doesn't mean that there aren't important differences between the sexes. The most imp...
Episode 49: Post-Covid 19 myocarditis/Khem Suthiwan
25 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Returning to training after Covid-19 seems like it should only be a matter of waiting for symptoms to resolve. Unfortunately for many this takes a rea...
Episode 48: Overtraining syndrome/Frazer Atkinson mental performance coach
12 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
We often hear of overtraining but it seems quite nebulous. Is it really a thing? How is it defined and diagnosed and treated and most importantly can ...
Episode 47: Kinesiotape/Bill Plock-303Endurance
28 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Since it's appearance at the 2008 Olympics in Beijing kinesiotape has become all the rage among amateur athletes as a means of rehabilitating injury, ...
Episode 46: Epsom salts/American Bicycle Group
14 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Epsom salts have been advocated as a cure all for most anything that ails you for more than four hundred years. Despite that, there is almost no scien...
Episode 45: Triathlon Taren's woes/Nate Heath of Tri Mob
31 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Triathlon Taren posted a pretty grim status update in which he shared his frustrations related to weight gain and difficulties with maintaining fitnes...
Ep. 44: Saddle sores/Diversity in triathlon, Linus Pagusera
17 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Long 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 ...
The TriDoc Podcast-Trailer
15 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
The TriDoc Podcast is a bi-weekly show that gives answers to triathletes' questions on all matters related to health, wellness and medicine as it pert...
Episode 43: Debut of Dead and Slaughter, the Dad and Daughter Horror Show
08 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
A 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...
Episode 42: AMP Human/Diversity in Triathlon; Faren Campbell
02 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Bicarbonate has been advocated as a means of enhancing performance for many years by virtue of its ability to neutralize lactic acid in muscle cells b...
Ep. 41: USAT return to racing guidelines/Diversity in Tri: Marcus Fitts
19 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
USAT released guidelines for a phased approach to a return to racing. Do these guidelines make sense? Will they adequately protect participants from i...
Ep. 40: Masks and exercise/Lance Panigutti
06 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Wearing a mask reduces the spread of Covid-19. This is not debatable. Some have suggested that wearing a mask is necessary when exercising because hea...
Ep. 39: Cramps pt 2/BBSC/Motivation in Isolation
24 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In 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 r...
The TriDoc Podcast Ep. 38: Muscle Cramps I/Weber/Motivation in Isolation
08 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Exercise 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 hun...
The TriDoc Podcast Ep. 37: Morton's Neuroma/Cespedes/Motivation in Isolation
22 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Morton'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 h...
The TriDoc Podcast: Ep. 36: Blood donation/Kevin Koskella/Motivation in Isolation
09 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Blood 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 resu...
The TriDoc Podcast: Ep. 35: The Triathlete's guide to understanding Cvoid-19/Mikael Ericksson/Motivation in Isolation
26 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
The 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 perspect...
The TriDoc Podcast: Ep. 34: Hydration/Laurel Graham/Triathlete Routard; Ohio 70.3
13 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Hydration during training and racing is important but can you get by on plain water alone? Laurel Graham is an Ironman athlete racing in the physicall...
The TriDoc Podcast: Ep. 33 Beet juice/Peter Sankoff-The Game Changers/R4W
29 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Beetroot juice has been theorized and advocated to improve endurance sports performance for years. There are plentiful options of supplements to choos...
The TriDoc Podcast, Ep. 32: Red light therapy/The Game Changers-Roalf Halden; the environmental impacts of animal husbandry/R4W
16 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Photobiomodulation is the application of red or near infrared light to muscles to enhance performance or recovery. The devices that do this are pricey...
The TriDoc Podcast, Ep. 31: TENS/The Game Changers-Chris Leiferman/R4W
31 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Electrical muscle stimulators in the form of transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulators (TENS) or neuromuscular electrical stimulators (NMES) are exp...
The TriDoc Podcast, Ep. 30: Halo Sport/The Game Changers-Casey Poe-Campbell/R4W
18 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
The Halo Sport employs transcranial direct current stimulation to prime your brain to train more effectively and at higher intensity than otherwise po...
The TriDoc Podcast, Ep. 29: StaminaPro/The Game Changers-Vegan Powered Athlete; Daniel Reintjes/R4W
02 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
The 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'...
The TriDoc Podcast, Ep. 28: Compression wear/The Game Changers-Simin Levinson/R4W
21 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
The 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 ...
The TriDoc Podcast, Ep. 27: Alcohol/The Game Changers-Peter Ungar; Evolution of Diet/R4W
09 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
It'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,...
The TriDoc Podcast Ep 26; BCAA/Kent MacKenzie-IAEF/R4W
27 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Recovery is an important part of training for triathlon. Can supplementing with branched chain amino acids (BCAA) after intensive or prolonged exercis...
The TriDoc Podcast Ep. 25, GO2/Ashinsky Sorenson pt2/Reels for Wheels
18 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
The GO2 breathing device has been swamping social media advertising with bold claims about how using it can dramatically improve performance. What is ...
The TridDoc Podcast Ep. 24: Airofit/Ashinsky&Sorenson/IMAZ
02 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Triathletes do strength training but most ignore their respiratory muscles. Is this a mistake? Should triathletes be concerned with training their dia...
The TriDoc Podcast Ep 23: Train while sick?/Ken Benesh/IM Cozumel
16 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Regular 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 c...
The TriDoc Podcast Ep 22: Cold Water Therapy/Triny Willerton/Xterra WC
01 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Cold water immersion or garments are becoming a hot new idea in recovery for cyclists, runners and triathletes. But what does the evidence say? Is the...
The TriDoc Podcast Ep 21: Dry Needling/Lance Panigutti/SBTGRVL
12 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
The TriDoc podcast investigates the evidence behind the practice of dry needling. What is it? Is it helpful in rehab for injuries and chronic ailments...
The TriDoc Podcast: Ep. 20: Clavicles/Dye/Boulder 70.3
22 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Clavicle fractures are an unfortunately common result of even minor bicycle crashes. For decades conservative management of these injuries was all tha...
The TriDoc Podcast Ep; 19, HRV/Ettinger/IM Ireland
05 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Athletes have been using heart rate monitors as part of their fitness regimen for years. Recently, there has been a move to measure heart rate variabi...
The TriDoc Podcast, Ep.18: Immersion Pulmonary Edema/Heath Dotson/Lubbock 70.3
23 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Despite being good for you, high intensity exercise can pose risks to susceptible individuals. Deaths, while rare, do occur with some degree of freque...
The TriDoc Podcast, Ep. 17; Racing in the heat/Lisa Bentley/Steelhead 70.3
09 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
It'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 performan...
The TriDoc Podcast, Episode 16: Sleep & Performance/Smith & Corsi/IMChoo
25 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
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 bett...
The TriDoc Podcast, Episode 15: Carbs/TheCyclistLawyer/IM Victoria 70.3
11 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Carbohydrates have a sometimes undeserved reputation amongst athletes but the fact of the matter is they remain the single best source of energy for w...
The TriDoc Podcast, Ep 14: Sunscreen/Tim Crowley/IMMT
30 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
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 d...
Episode 13: IV hydration/Daimeon Shanks/IM & 70.3 Lake Placid
17 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode the TriDoc gets wet looking at the evidence behind intravenous hydration. Companies have sprung up all over the place offering mobile ...
The TriDoc Podcast, Episode 12: Beta-Alanine, Ellen Hart pt 2, Cycling Spring Classics travel
26 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
The TriDoc looks at the evidence around supplementing with beta-alanine. Is there any science to support the claims that this can improve performance ...
The TriDoc Podcast, Episode 11: Creatine, Ellen Hart, IMTX
15 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
The TriDoc Podcast, Episode X: Exercise Associated Hyponatremia, Liz McTernan, Monterrey 70.3
06 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
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...
The TriDoc Podcast, Episode 9; REDS/51Speedshop/Triathlete Routard visits Oceanside 70.3
25 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
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 (RE...
The TriDoc Podcast, Episode 8: Adrenal Fatigue?!-Matt Legrand-Eagleman70.3/IMMD
15 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
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 worrie...
The TriDoc Podcast Episode 7: Can training make you sick?-Dr. Brian White on FAI-RFW
06 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
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 mak...
TriDoc Podcast; Episode 6, FAT/Nate Carlson/R4W
23 Feb 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 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 Runningmat...
TriDoc Podcast; Episode 5, Intermittent fasting/Lance Watson/R4W
11 Feb 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In 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...
The TriDoc Podcast, Episode 4, Inside Tracker/Maddy Pesch/R4W
01 Feb 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode: the TriDoc looks for evidence to support or refute the claims made by online lab and nutrition counseling service Inside Tracker. Eve...
TriDoc Podcast; Episode 3, Pneumatic compression garments/Ryan Ignatz/R4W
23 Jan 2019
Contributed by Lukas
The 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...
The TriDoc Podcast; Episode 2, CBD/Ginny Cataldi/R4W
08 Jan 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Is 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 t...
Tri Doc Podcast Episode 1, Acetaminophen&NSAIDS/Kelly Phuah/R4W
17 Dec 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to the Tri Doc Podcast! In this episode: Acetaminophen and NSAIDS, safety and efficacy in training and racing/Interview with Kelly Phuah/Ree...