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
Training distribution
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Tedd Girouard & John Mercer
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Season 5
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Episode 7
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 training can have long-term negative effects. The conversation highlights the importance of balanced training load distribution, advocating for a more thoughtful approach that considers not just mileage or intensity, but also lifestyle stressors like sleep, work, and relationships.