120 episodes

The Tri Doc is a physician on a mission; to dispel all the false notions about injuries, training aids and pseudoscience that permeates the triathlon community. This podcast takes a fresh look at how to train and race for a triathlon while being smart about choices related to gear, nutrition and anything that goes in or on your body.

The TriDoc Podcast, triathlon and health in one place Dr. Jeff Sankoff

    • Health & Fitness
    • 4.7 • 29 Ratings

The Tri Doc is a physician on a mission; to dispel all the false notions about injuries, training aids and pseudoscience that permeates the triathlon community. This podcast takes a fresh look at how to train and race for a triathlon while being smart about choices related to gear, nutrition and anything that goes in or on your body.

    Ep 119: The agents used for doping in sport, what, how often and do they work?/Soj Jibowu of Varlo

    Ep 119: The agents used for doping in sport, what, how often and do they work?/Soj Jibowu of Varlo

    In this episode:
    The recent doping scandal has rocked triathlon and made many question if the sport is as clean as they think. I review the science on what agents dopers use, whether or not they actually improve performance and the shocking numbers of age group athletes that admit to using some form of banned substance in order to get an edge. Plus, an interview with the founder and owner of Varlo the triathlon apparel brand that has taken multisport by storm. Soj Jibowu has infused the company with a work ethic and enthusiasm that only partially explains its success. We talk about the company's philosophy and how their mission is to make triathlon more inclusive for whoever wants to participate.
    Segments:
    [05:35]- Medical mailbag: Doping in sport
    [34:00]- Soj Jibowu of Varlo
    Links
    Soj Jibowu
    Varlo on IG
    Varlo website

    • 1 hr 1 min
    Ep 118: Supplemental ketones as fuel/Jen O'Keefe of First Bourne

    Ep 118: Supplemental ketones as fuel/Jen O'Keefe of First Bourne

    In this episode:
    The ketogenic diet is not a great idea for endurance athletes but some of the theoretical benefits of ketones as fuel are enticing. Supplemental ketones have been used by professional cyclists for some time now, is there any evidence to suggest this is a viable strategy for triathletes? Plus, a conversation with the co-executive director of First Bourne, a new company that offers exciting new options with full service for triathlon camps to athletes and coaches.
    Segments:
    [08:29]- Medical mailbag: ketone supplements
    [27:40]- Jennifer O'Keefe
    Links
    @first.bourn on Instagram

    • 50 min
    Can open water swimming make you sick?/Thomas Lenneberg of USA Triathlon Foundation

    Can open water swimming make you sick?/Thomas Lenneberg of USA Triathlon Foundation

    The dangers of open water swimming are well documents but many also claim that open water swimming made them sick. Is this possible? If so then what can we do to decrease our risks and what should we be watching out for? Plus a conversation with the executive director of the USAT Foundation Thomas Lindberg. He shares with me the fFoundation's history, its mission and some of the good work that they have done over the past couple of years.

    • 47 min
    Stress, heart disease and the effects of exercise/Scott Tindal

    Stress, heart disease and the effects of exercise/Scott Tindal

    Stress has long been known to be an important risk factor for cardiovascular disease and is considered an important cause of morbidity and mortality. How psychological stress translates to physical disease has not been well understood though. New research suggests a mechanism for this connection and suggests how regular exercise may serve as a buffer of sorts, decreasing the impact of stress and improving long term outcomes. I review the evidence. Plus a conversation with the founder of nutrition app FuelIn, Scott Tindal. We chat about the importance of iron deficiency in athletes and whether or not supplementing with iron is a good idea.

    • 55 min
    Updates: CWI,PRP, HCO3, stretching/Dr. Izzy Smith of FEMMI

    Updates: CWI,PRP, HCO3, stretching/Dr. Izzy Smith of FEMMI

    Science is not static and as new papers come out it is worthwhile revisiting previous topics to see if any of my previous conclusions should be updated. On this episode I look at newer research on topics previously covered in several different episodes to see if I should revise what I concluded at that time. Specifically, cold water immersion, platelet rich plasma injections, bicarbonate supplementation and stretching. Plus, endocrinologist Dr. Izzy Smith joins me to talk about FEMMI a women's coaching and educational organization in Australia and New Zealand that helps women and the men that work with them better understand the female reproductive cycle and how it may impact individual training and racing.

    • 58 min
    SAD/Ben Hoffman

    SAD/Ben Hoffman

    Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) is a very common mood disorder in the northern hemisphere experienced during the fall and winter months by as many as 5% of the population who live there. What role does exercise and physical activity play in managing the symptoms and can exercise be helpful in preventing this problem? I review the evidence. Plus, an interview with multiple Ironman winner and 2014 IMWC runner-up Ben Hoffman. Ben has had a long and successful career that includes his win at last December's Patagoniaman Xtri in Chile. He joins me to chat about all of that as well as his plans for 2023.

    • 1 hr

Customer Reviews

4.7 out of 5
29 Ratings

29 Ratings

salim303 ,

Dr. Lund

Excellent discussion that helped me understand what my 50-year marathoner wife is facing and with menopause.

Dr. Lund’s first name is Kirsten not Kristen as Jeff continued to call her though!

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High quality information

Very helpful in understanding some complicated topics in an easy to digest format.

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Be ready to binge listen

I was turned onto the TriDoc’s podcast this past summer by a friend. The TriDoc helps you sift through those athletic enhancement products and their gimmicks of marketing from a science based analysis of the products. He brings a plethora of medical and athletic knowledge to the podcast. His guests are relevant to our sport. No matter how much you think you know, the podcast helps you look at thing from different angles. I find myself re-listening to episodes and sharing them with friends.

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