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The TriDoc Podcast, triathlon and health in one place

Dr. Jeff Sankoff
Triathlon
Nutrition
Endurance Sports
Triathlon Coaching
Tyler Pedersen
Ironman
Velo Vetta
Wegovy
Bicycle Shoes
Ozempic
Nicotinamide Riboside
Omius
Sleep
Alcohol
MCT Oil
Turmeric
Gatorade Endurance
Mortal Hydration
Running
Nutritional Strategies

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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Recent Guests

Leslie Keener
Program Director for the Running Up for Air series
Running Up for Air
Episode: Ep. 187: SportsLegs & Air Quality: The Canary in the Coal Mine of Climate Change?
Jess Cerra
A former professional cyclist, co-founder of Montana's Last Best Ride, and advocate for inclusivity in sport.
Montana's Last Best Ride
Episode: Ep.186: Vagus Nerve Stimulation: The New 'Magic Bullet' or Just a Fancy Paperweight? And Grizzlies, Grants, and Gravel: Montana's Last Best Ride
Will Hicks
Co-founder and chief scientific officer of AirAware Labs
AirAware Labs
Episode: Ep. 185: Smiling to perform and Breathe Easy: How Air Quality Data Can Save Your Race Day
Juliette Hockman
Colleague and medical professional discussing positive psychology.
Episode: Ep. 185: Smiling to perform and Breathe Easy: How Air Quality Data Can Save Your Race Day
Nick Tiller
Exercise physiologist and science communicator, author of The Skeptic's Guide to Sports Science
Lundquist Institute for Biomedical Innovation at Harbor UCLA Medical Center
Episode: Ep. 184: Earthing: The Barefoot Myth That's Got Us All Laughing and Nick Tiller Exposes Health Hacks
Natalie Grabow
An 81-year-old triathlete and the oldest woman to complete the Ironman World Championship.
Episode: Ep. 183: Glucosamine and Triathlon at 80: The Unbelievable Journey of Natalie Grabow
Jonathan Jarry
Science communicator from McGill University, specializing in separating sense from nonsense in the scientific realm.
McGill University, Office for Science and Society
Episode: Ep. 181: Sipping Tea and Debunking Myths: L-Theanine and the Mercola Tapes
Pavlos Antoniades
National level triathlete and medical student
Université de Montréal
Episode: Ep. 180: Lumos sleep mask and From Hockey to Triathlon: The Unlikely Journey of a Future Doctor
Silas Eastman
Director of a cross-country ski park and organizer of roller ski competition in Ceiba
Episode: Ep. 178: Cutting through the creatine hype and From Cross Country to Caribbean: Embrace Your Inner Roller Skier!

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Jeff Sankoff
An emergency physician, triathlete, and experienced coach committed to researching and disseminating evidence-based information for endurance athletes.

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4.6 out of 5 stars from 86 ratings
  • Detailed dive into should I or should I not use this thing, supplement, etc. to get better

    Podcast Addict
    5
    Mat
    2 months ago
  • Episode 166

    What a lazy podcast. I don’t disagree with the premise of the episode, but it was mostly slander without any real science behind it. You dismissed peptide research by claiming there’s “no science,” yet animal studies are science—and you cited nothing showing lack of efficacy. Then you pivoted to say you were fine taking fruit that showed no benefit. The kicker, though, was when you claimed semaglutide can’t be taken orally because it would be broken down in the stomach. Ever heard of Rybelsus? T... more

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    1
    GusKat
    United States4 months ago
  • Excellent! So glad to have found this podcast.

    Podchaser
    5
    Elliott
    9 months ago
  • Intelligent listening

    I can’t remember how I came across this podcast, but Allen neurologist, in fairly high-level triathlete, this has been a brilliant find. Applying the principles of evidence based medicine to triathlon, as well as the associated “industries” that’s around endurance sport, Jeff and his excellent in interns, take regular deep dives to critically appraise the evidence behind the latest big thing - these are not puff pieces, but clearly explained (for the non-expert listener) analyses of the data and... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    RNRees
    United Kingdom10 months ago
  • Thanks from Pueblo, Colorado!

    Thank you for all of the research based information and insight. I don’t miss a week and love listening when doing my workouts. You are entertaining, informative and make me feel smarter about my training. Maybe we’ll see you at Ironman 70.3 Oregon in July. Keep up the awesome work.

    Apple Podcasts
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    Tri Hard Ron
    United Statesa year ago

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The podcast is recognized for hosting a range of knowledgeable guests, providing diverse perspectives on health and fitness topics.
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Q: What is tendonitis and how can we prevent it?
Tendonitis is often misdiagnosed; it's important to understand it's usually tendinosis, which requires different treatment approaches focusing on movement patterns and proper diagnosis.
Fast Talk and the Four Fitness Foundations with Dr. Stacey Brickson
Q: What are the signs that an endurance athlete should seek help from a physical therapist instead of just following routines?
Understanding the underlying cause of symptoms is crucial; seeing an expert can help identify issues like biomechanical problems or structural damage.
Fast Talk and the Four Fitness Foundations with Dr. Stacey Brickson
Q: Why is it so important for endurance athletes to do stability work off the bike?
It helps provide a stable foundation from which to transfer force through pedals or while swimming or running, preventing injuries and improving performance.
Ep. 163: Quercetin/Luke Tasker
Q: What do you do when you can't reach a goal?
Break it down into what you did well and what you could have done differently.
Ep. 162: Calibre/Todd Crandell of Racing for Recovery
Q: Tell us about how triathlon helped you find the success that you obviously have found.
Triathlon allowed me to rewire and recreate neural pathways in my brain, helping to replace self-destructive behaviors with healthy habits.

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