The Evidence Based Triathlete
This podcast is all about getting to the start line injury free and maximizing race day performance. Tedd Girouard, MS, ATC and John Mercer, PhD are avid triathletes who compete regionally, nationally, and internationally. Tedd has a strong clinical background as an Athletic Trainer and is the Program Director of the Athletic Training program at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV). John is a professor in the Department of Kinesiology and Nutrition Sciences at UNLV and has a strong background in conducting human performance research and teaches courses on Biomechanics and Physiology of Endurance Performance.
Podcasting since 2020 • 199 episodes
The Evidence Based Triathlete
Latest Episodes
International racing
Ever thought about sneaking away for a race weekend in another country? In this episode, we dive into the experience of racing Ironman 70.3 Monterrey and 70.3 Campeche ... from travel logistics, race-day surprises, and competing in an internati...
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Season 5
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Episode 6
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54:03
The Philosophy of Competitiveness and Mental Toughness with Dr. Todd Jones
What does it really mean to be competitive? How can athletes develop true mental toughness?On this episode of the Evidence-Based Triathlete podcast, we sit down with Dr. Todd Jones from UNLV to dive deep into the philosophy of competiti...
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Season 5
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Episode 5
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55:34
Hopping
Join hosts Tedd and John as they jump into the latest research, training insights, and real-world applications for endurance athletes. In this episode, they explore the science of warming up, the importance of plyometrics, and how a simple five...
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Season 5
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Episode 4
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38:32
Navigating Training and Fitness Advice in a Clickbait Era
In this episode, we dive into the challenges of deciphering fitness advice in the age of clickbait and discuss how to tailor training approaches to individual needs. From reflections on indoor triathlons to the balance of fast and slow training...
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Season 5
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Episode 3
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