#36 – Dr. Jeff Sankoff (TriDoc) on Masters Athletic Performance

TriDoc Jeff Sankoff is the TriDoc, an emergency physician, triathlete and USAT and Ironman University certified triathlon coach. Jeff is an accomplished triathlete with more than 75 70.3 finishes including six World championship finishes and six Ironmans including one World Championship finish. He has been a medical contributor to Triathlete, Inside Triathlon and Beginner Triathlete magazines and websites; and now produces the TriDoc podcast, a bi-weekly show covering health and wellness issues as they relate to the endurance athlete. CREDENTIALS Board Certified Emergency PhysicianUSAT Level 1 CoachIRONMAN University Certified CoachLifeSport mentored coachExperienced triathlete; national age group team member.Founder, Tri-Doc PodcastRegular contributor to Training Peaks and other publications Discussion Outline Training Secrets from the TriDoc — Jeff Sankoff Consistent Training is the key to endurance successReverse J Curve -- do enough work but not too muchHRV - not that useful yetStrength training is super importantNo supplementsLots of tech for measuring effort in workoutsAlcohol impairs performance and recoveryBiggest mistakes of masters athletes (beware shortcuts)Eat food on the bike (not just fluids)Mostly plant-based. Some fish too.Sleep is a challenge but importantTraining is a key stress management toolAge is a state of mind (you are as old as you think you are) Keys to athletic longevity:   Keep a youthful mindsetKeep weight under controlKeep moving, alwaysFind something you love, and just do it. Contact info for TriDoc www.tridoccoaching.com www.tridoccoaching.com www.tridocpodcast.com www.tridocpodcast.com http://twitter.com/triathmagtridoc https://www.facebook.com/tridoccoach https://www.instagram.com/tridoccoaching