Triathlon Doctor Busts Training Myths

A podcast to help you Train Smarter and Race Faster. Hosted by expert Triathlon coach, Australian Ironman Champion and 15 x Aus Age group Champion Gerard Donnelly, and his son, multiple Triathlon + Cycling Aus Age Group Champion Jordy Donnelly. Triathlete and emergency physician Jeff Sankoff joins us to unpack endurance training myths, break down the Giro drama, and reveal why “train hard, train healthy” beats quick fixes every time. Evidence-based insights. No BS. Just smarter racing. Timestamp:00:00 - Introduction01:15 - Jeff's Insight on Stage 20 of Giro06:45 - Intriguing Results at the Giro08:55 - Wout Bringing Yates Home10:10 - How Athletes Recover From 21 Day Races13:20 - The Cherry Juice14:25 - Climbing Strategy: Not Exceeding Threshold17:15 - Burning Matches: What It Really Is?19:45 - How Triathletes Should Ride23:45 - Jeff's Training Philosophy for Triathletes26:40 - Rest Days vs Active Recovery31:40 - Recovery for Older Athletes32:30 - The Right Training Approach37:40 - Benefits of Overload Training40:30 - Myth or Fact: Low HR is Better?43:10 - Myth or Fact: Taking Painkillers on Races is Harmless?45:30 - Myth or Fact: Cramping is Due to Dehydration?47:40 - Myth or Fact: Long Term Training is Bad for the Heart?49:40 - Myth or Fact: Ironman Training Weakens Immune System Long-term?53:00 - TriDoc's Final Words: "There are NO Shortcuts" If you want to learn how to TRAIN SMARTER and RACE FASTER, you can join our weekly coaching email, just go to: getfastpodcast.com Some of you might already be in there, but many of you won’t be and so this is our official invitation for you to come and join our free community: www.facebook.com/groups/trivelocoaching Check us out on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/trivelocoaching/ Disclaimer: The Content in this podcast is in no way intended to be medical advice, treatment or diagnoses. None of our Content is intended to imply that any products mentioned, remedies or information provided are intended to prevent, diagnose, cure or alleviate a disease, ailment, defect or injury or should be used for therapeutic purposes. The Content is intended to assist you with running, cycling, swimming or triathlon and should not be substituted for medical advice by your healthcare professional. We do not accept any liability for any injury, loss, or damage incurred by the use or reliance on our Content.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.