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.
The Evidence Based Triathlete
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Tedd Girouard & John Mercer
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Season 4
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Episode 29
John and Tedd discussed their experiences at a Las Vegas triathlon and other triathlons, emphasizing the importance of community support for athletes and the challenges of triathlon racing and spectating. They also explored the technology used in races, including an app that predicts athlete performance based on pace, and the importance of tracking race positions and splits. Lastly, they highlighted the challenges athletes face during transitions in triathlons and the importance of having well-prepared spectators at races.