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 • 201 episodes
The Evidence Based Triathlete
Latest Episodes
Get to the start line healthy
Ready to crush your tri season and stay injury-free? In this episode, we talk about our Top Tips to get to the start line healthy - physically and mentally. Our focus s on the upcoming 70.3 St George ... but the tips can be applied to any race....
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Season 5
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Episode 8
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41:52
Training distribution
In this episode, Tedd and John talk about the impact of stress and training load on health and performance—especially within the context of triathlon. They emphasize the importance of recognizing that chronic overreliance on high-intensity trai...
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Season 5
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Episode 7
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31:43
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