Best Mct Podcasts (2024)

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Ep: 149: Biomechanics and running Economy/Mark Cullen 1:12:45

1d ago1:12:45

1:12:45

In this episode: How much do biomechanics influence running economy and is this something that coaches and athletes should work on improving? New research sheds some light and reveals some surprising answers to this questions. Mark Cullen is a successful age group triathlete a coach and one half of the co-hosting duo of the Endurance Icons podcast.…

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Navigating Menopause & Cancer with Dani Binnington 35:57

11d ago35:57

35:57

After receiving a devastating breast cancer diagnosis at a young age, Dani Binnington faced the additional challenge of navigating sudden menopause brought on by chemotherapy. In this heartfelt episode, Dani shares her deeply personal story, highlighting the importance of open family conversations about menopause and the critical need for better ed…

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Ep 148: Antihistamines and performance/Jonathan Su and the 6-minute cure for knee pain 1:01:53

16d ago1:01:53

1:01:53

In this episode: During allergy season many use antihistamine medications as a means of controlling their symptoms. Emerging evidence suggests that there may be a cost to this practice in the form of decreased endurance performance. On the Medical Mailbag we look at the evidence. Jonathan Su is a long time physical therapist who has written a book …

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Reinventing Midlife with Rosie Nixon 35:46

27d ago35:46

35:46

Rosie Nixon, a beacon of resilience, acclaimed editor, author, and life coach, joins me to discuss finding fulfilment and reinventing oneself in midlife. Rosie shares her fascinating journey in women's magazines, from her early passion for writing to her esteemed positions at Hello, Grazia, Glamour, and Red. From HRT to alternative therapies like w…

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Ep 147: Can ginseng make you faster?/Dr. Jim Taylor PhD 1:11:17

29d ago1:11:17

1:11:17

In this episode: Ginseng is a root purported to have myriad beneficial properties making its use widespread in Chinese medicine and across the far east. Recently, a listener asked if this traditional remedy might also have benefits for athletes? On the Medical Mailbag, we dig in to the evidence for and against. Dr. Jim Taylor is a PhD in psychology…

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The Science of Staying Strong Through Menopause with Stacy Sims 37:39

1M ago37:39

37:39

Are traditional exercise methods failing women during menopause? In this episode, Dr Stacy Sims, an exercise physiologist and nutrition scientist, reveals how typical male-centered training routines can harm women, especially during midlife. Dr. Sims shares her groundbreaking insights on women's unique physiological needs and how adopting women-spe…

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Ep 146: Strength training to improve endurance performance?/Couples' therapist Kayla Crane 1:12:51

1M ago1:12:51

1:12:51

In this episode: Strength training is advocated for by coaches all the time in order to mitigate injury and improve endurance performance but finding scientific evidence to support these claims has been difficult. A new study gives some insight on the performance aspect and we look at it in the Medical Mailbag. Triathletes can take their selfish pu…

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Transforming the Menopause Conversation with Dr. Naomi Potter 35:20

2M ago35:20

35:20

Dr. Naomi Potter is passionate about ensuring women get the help they need and deserve while navigating Menopause. She founded Menopause Care, Britain's largest team of British menopause society-accredited doctors, and joins me to share her knowledge on this life stage. In this episode, we explore common symptoms, treatment options, and the once-ta…

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Ep 145: Pneumatic Compression Boots revisited/Dorien Morin Van Dam 59:20

2M ago59:20

59:20

In this episode: I first looked at pneumatic compression boots back in episode 3 in 2019. Has there been any research published since then to suggest that my original recommendation has changed? We look at new research in this episode's Medical Mailbag. Plus, an interview with busy entrepreneur, mom and podcaster Doien Morin Van Dam. Her ability to…

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Breaking the Silence: Navigating Menopause, Self-Care, and Mind-Body Wellness 28:16

2M ago28:16

28:16

Husband and wife Anna and Darren Gough share their journey through menopause, revealing their personal experiences and important lessons they've learned. Anna shares the profound link between hormonal health and emotional well-being, shedding light on how stress and trauma can influence this pivotal life stage. She emphasises the practicality of se…

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Ep 144: Mortal Hydration/Tyler Pedersen 1:06:08

2M ago1:06:08

1:06:08

In this episode: Gatorade Endurance is being replaced by Mortal Hydration on IM and 70.3 courses in North America this year. What does that mean for athletes who rely on products provided at aid stations for fueling and hydration? We look at this question in the Medical Mailbag along with special guest Alex Larson. Plus, a conversation with Tyler P…

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Owning Your Menopause 1:23

2M ago1:23

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I'm Kate Rowe-Ham, menopause fitness coach, author of the bestselling book Owning Your Menopause: Fitter, Calmer, Stronger in 30 Days and founder of the Owning Your Menopause app. Navigating this life stage can seem daunting and almost impossible for many women, but I want to help you reframe how you see this chapter. In each episode of Owning Your…

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Ep 143: Turmeric/Jess Cullen 59:38

3M ago59:38

59:38

In this episode: Turmeric lends a bright color and savory flavor to curries and other foods. For many centuries it has also been used as a natural remedy for most everything that ails you. Recently this spice has been advocated as a miracle anti-inflammatory cure by makers of supplements who sell versions of this root in powders and capsules. But w…

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Ep 142: MCT oil/Strides for Strength 1:00:20

3M ago1:00:20

1:00:20

In this episode: Medium chain triglycerides (MCT) are advertised as a kind of booster fuel that can provide rapidly available and abundant energy during long training sessions or races. A fair amount of science has been done looking at whether or not this is true and on the Medical Mailbag we bring you the answers. Erin Rosen and Michaela Robertson…

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Ep 141: Alcohol and sleep/Nick Klingensmith 58:28

4M ago58:28

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In this episode: Does a nightcap interfere with sleep and recovery? We know that alcohol can be deleterious to training but what are its impacts on sleep? Plus, Nick Klingensmith found redemption for hard living through endurance sport and now tells anyone who will listen that they can do the same. Segments: [09:23]- Medical Mailbag: Alcohol and sl…

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Ep 140: Plasmaide/Marilyn Chychota 1:08:23

4M ago1:08:23

1:08:23

In this episode: Extract of the bark of the maritime pine tree is thought to provide a host of potential benefits to health measures including some that extend to endurance sport. A new product aims to bring this substance to triathletes and is being backed by none other than the Norwegian duo of Iden and Blumenfeldt through their Santara Tech init…

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Ep 139: Training after illness/Cristina M Ramirez 1:08:09

5M ago1:08:09

1:08:09

In this episode: When is it ok to train through illness and how should you adapt your training when recovering from a malady? We look at several common ailments and discuss if it is safe to train through, whether you should rest up instead and how you should return to training afterwards. Cristina M Ramirez is a three time Ironman and best selling …

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Ep. 138: Carbohydrate periodization/Dr. Daya Grant 1:10:45

5M ago1:10:45

1:10:45

In this episode: Cycling carbohydrates so that you train with low glycogen levels was once thought to be a viable strategy for getting real benefits in endurance performance. This strategy has come in to question with more recent scientific research. On this episode's medical mailbag we take a look and see what the latest data suggests about this c…

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Ep. 137: Magnesium supplementation/Mark Evans 1:10:01

6M ago1:10:01

1:10:01

In this episode: Magnesium is the latest supplement to be advertised as a panacea for all that ails triathletes. Can it really do everything that the makers of Pillar, a powdered drink form of the element, promise? On this episode's medical mailbag, we take a look at the science. Plus, an interview with age grouper Mark Evans. The former submariner…

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Ep 136: Rebroadcast-The Nutrition Episode 52:49

6M ago52:49

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In this episode: Often referred to as the fourth discipline in triathlon, nutrition remains a source of confusion for many athletes. I have discussed nutrition across many episodes with many guests but I felt like it was time to bring together a couple of experts and dedicate an entire episode to this weighty topic. Alex Larson and Celine Evans are…

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Ep. 135: Long Run Coffee/Dave Lowry-IM on a BMX! 56:19

7M ago56:19

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In this episode: Long Run Coffee claims to be coffee with a purpose-to help start your day and your run off right by adding a dose of electrolytes to everyone's favorite morning beverage. There are a host of other claims and we wanted to know if any of them are backed up by science so we take a look on this episode's Medical Mailbag. Dave Lowry is …

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Ep 134: Holiday Hacks/Jason Curtis on strength training for multisport 1:01:25

7M ago1:01:25

1:01:25

In this episode: The holidays always pose significant challenges for endurance athletes and on the Medical Mailbag this episode Coach Juliet and I share our hacks for doing your best to stick to your plan for multisport success while still enjoying all of the best things that the holidays offer. Plus, an interview with strength and conditioning coa…

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Promoter 101 # 229 - MTG's Founder Louie Messina 1:28:03

7M ago1:28:03

1:28:03

Now on The Promoter 101 Podcast we feature the founder of the Messina Touring Group (MTG) Louis Messina A War Story from Entourage Talent Associates' President Wayne FortePsyko Steve Presents & The Rebel Lounge Owner Stephen Chilton talks about the pitfalls of festival promotingHosted By: Emporium Presents' Dan Steinberg + Works Entertainments' Luk…

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Ep 133: NAD+ supplementation/Gustavo Cadena, inventor of the Omius 1:08:25

8M ago1:08:25

1:08:25

In this episode: NAD+ is an important co-factor in many biochemical processes in our cells including the metabolism of glucose. There is research that suggests that as we age we may develop a deficiency of it and that supplementation might help with performance. We review the science. Gustavo Cadena Schlam is an engineer and the inventor of the Omi…

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Ep. 132: IM medical misadventures/Heath Dotson on aero dos and don'ts 1:12:15

8M ago1:12:15

1:12:15

In this episode: What injuries are most common while training for an Ironman and how can they be avoided? How often do athletes present to the medical tent at an IM event and what problems are they going with? On the Medical Mailbag we review recent research that explores a wealth of data to answer those questions. Plus, an interview with national …

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Ep 131: Ozempic/Edward O'Malley designer of the Velo Vetta bike shoe 1:03:30

8M ago1:03:30

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In this episode: Ozempic and Wegovy, both trade names of the drug semaglutide have led a kind of weight loss revolution because of the success patients who use them have had in dropping and keeping off weight. The mechanism by which this drug works does have some consequences for any multisport athletes who use or are considering using it and so on…

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Ep 130: Dream Recovery/Alex Harrison 59:04

9M ago59:04

59:04

In this episode: The Dream Recovery is a piece of tape that you apply over your mouth at night to promote nose breathing and promises to improve sleep quality, recovery and a host of other processes. Is there anything to these claims? We take a look. Plus, a conversation with writer, coach and developer of the nutrition app Saturday Morning, Dr. Al…

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Ep. 129: Tart Cherry Juice/Jen Rulon 1:05:06

9M ago1:05:06

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In this episode: Tart cherry juice was all the rage at the Vuelta a Espana last month. Is there any evidence to support its use and if so, what are the benefits of using it? Coach Juliet Hochman and I look at this beverage in the Medical Mailbag. Plus, an interview with Coach Jen Rulon. A former multiple time Ironman athlete, Jen has slowed down an…

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Ep. 128: Hacks for handling the heat/Dylan Davison, stomach cancer survivor & Ironman athlete 1:09:10

10M ago1:09:10

1:09:10

In this episode: Record breaking temperatures across the northern hemisphere this past summer are more than likely a harbinger of what is to come as climate change becomes more and more a feature of our lives. How to manage training and racing in the heat will become vital to staying healthy and to finding success. In the medical mailbag coach Juli…

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Ep. 127: Accidental hypothermia/Lesley Smith 1:01:48

10M ago1:01:48

1:01:48

In this episode: Cooler temperatures brings colder water for open water swimming. With that comes the risk of hypothermia. What happens to the body when we get cold and how can we prevent the worst complications of lower core temperatures? Are there ways that we can adapt to the cold in order to better resist the dangers? I go over the science with…

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Ep. 126: Vitamin C for endurance performance?/Jen Szabo volunteer coordinator for Boulder 70.3 1:03:48

11M ago1:03:48

1:03:48

In this episode: Vitamin C has been advocated as a means to boost immunity and stave off colds as well as an anti-oxidant that can help prevent cell damage. Some athletes and coaches have felt that taking this vitamin can help with endurance performance as well. What does the research say? Plus, a conversation with the volunteer coordinator of the …

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Ep. 125: Carbon fiber plate shoes and increased risk of injury/Coach Michelle Lake 1:04:04

11M ago1:04:04

1:04:04

In this episode: So called super shoes have been all the rage since they were first released back in 2016. These running shoes with high tech foam and a carbon fiber footplate embedded in the sole have proven to be significantly faster across all distances and have been worn by elites and age groupers in track and field, running events and multispo…

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Ep. 124: The microbiome and athletic performance/Tamara Jewett 1:08:23

12M ago1:08:23

1:08:23

In this episode: More and more, researchers are coming to understand how significant a role our gut has in many wide ranging physiologic processes. One important reason for that may have to do with the gut microbiome. What is the gut microbiome and how does it impact our health? How does diet affect the microbiome and what is the relationship betwe…

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Ep. 123: Exercise and cardiovascular health in women/Jochem Batstra-race director of the Saba Triathlon 58:36

1y ago58:36

58:36

In this episode: Cardiovascular health deteriorates for women rapidly after menopause but new research suggests that much of the impact of the loss of sex hormones can be mitigated by regular exercise. While training throughout life seems to be the most beneficial, starting around menopause can also be very helpful. On the medical mailbag we discus…

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Ep. 122: Chocolate milk/Eric Abecassis of Humango 58:20

1y ago58:20

58:20

In this episode: Is chocolate milk really all it's cracked up to be as the 'best drink for recovery'? And what is really meant by recovery in this context anyways?? Plus, a conversation with the founder and CEO of Humango, Eric Abecassis. Eric has developed an AI based platform to help athletes and coaches motivate and plan for the best training po…

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Ep 121: Gender differences in hydration needs/ Matt Sharpe and Chris Leiferman on their epic Boulder 70.3 race 56:31

1y ago56:31

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In this episode: Men and women differ in many ways and recent research has suggested that one of these may be in how they need to hydrate during sporting activities. Menstruating women start out better hydrated than men and appear to lose less fluid than their male counterparts meaning that different genders may want to consider different hydration…

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Ep 120: Inflammation/Jackson Landry 1:09:19

1y ago1:09:19

1:09:19

In this episode: Inflammation is poorly understood and yet a vital response to illness and injury. Unchecked it is also a cause of myriad chronic diseases. Recent research has also linked a heightened inflammatory state to aging suggesting a concept of inflammaging. So what is the inflammatory response and how concerned should we be with trying to …

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Ep 119: The agents used for doping in sport plus an interview with Soj Jibowu founder & CEO of Varlo 1:01:33

1y ago1:01:33

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In this episode: The recent doping scandal has rocked triathlon and made many question if the sport is as clean as they think. I review the science on what agents dopers use, whether or not they actually improve performance and the shocking numbers of age group athletes that admit to using some form of banned substance in order to get an edge. Plus…

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Ep 118: Supplemental ketones as fuel/Jen O'Keefe of First Bourne 50:50

1y ago50:50

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In this episode: The ketogenic diet is not a great idea for endurance athletes but some of the theoretical benefits of ketones as fuel are enticing. Supplemental ketones have been used by professional cyclists for some time now, is there any evidence to suggest this is a viable strategy for triathletes? Plus, a conversation with the co-executive di…

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Can open water swimming make you sick?/Thomas Lenneberg of USA Triathlon Foundation 47:40

1y ago47:40

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In this episode: The dangers of open water swimming are well documents but many also claim that open water swimming made them sick. Is this possible? If so then what can we do to decrease our risks and what should we be watching out for? Plus a conversation with the executive director of the USAT Foundation Thomas Lenneberg. He shares with me the F…

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Stress, heart disease and the effects of exercise/Scott Tindal 55:54

1+ y ago55:54

55:54

In this episode: Stress has long been known to be an important risk factor for cardiovascular disease and is considered an important cause of morbidity and mortality. How psychological stress translates to physical disease has not been well understood though. New research suggests a mechanism for this connection and suggests how regular exercise ma…

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Updates: CWI,PRP, HCO3, stretching/Dr. Izzy Smith of FEMMI 58:35

1+ y ago58:35

58:35

In this episode: Science is not static and as new papers come out it is worthwhile revisiting previous topics to see if any of my previous conclusions should be updated. On this episode I look at newer research on topics previously covered in several different episodes to see if I should revise what I concluded at that time. Specifically, cold wate…

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SAD/Ben Hoffman 1:00:34

1+ y ago1:00:34

1:00:34

In this episode: Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) is a very common mood disorder in the northern hemisphere experienced during the fall and winter months by as many as 5% of the population who live there. What role does exercise and physical activity play in managing the symptoms and can exercise be helpful in preventing this problem? I review the…

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Stretching and injury Rehab/Matt Sharpe 47:23

1+ y ago47:23

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In this episode: Listeners have questions and I have answers! On this episode I answer listener questions about whether or not stretching is beneficial and on how to approach injuries with respect to recovery and rehabilitation. Plus, an interview with Canadian Olympian and now professional triathlete Matt Sharpe. Segments: [05:42]- Stretching/Inju…

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The menstrual cycle and performance/James Elvery of Race Ranger-an update 46:30

1+ y ago46:30

46:30

In this episode: Much has been said about how female reproductive hormones can play a role in women's ability to train and race and most of what has been said has come from one woman. The reality though is the evidence paints a very different picture than what too many women have been sold as what to expect. I look at the latest in a growing body o…

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Pregnancy effects on training and racing/Ben Kanute 53:40

1+ y ago53:40

53:40

In this episode: After Chelsea Sodaro won the Ironman World Championships there was a lot of talk about how extraordinary her accomplishment was given that she was a fairly new mother. While her accomplishment WAS indeed amazing should we be surprised that a woman could do that after having a baby? There is some scientific evidence on this question…

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Garmin measures and metrics/Brent McMahon 1:01:17

1+ y ago1:01:17

1:01:17

In this episode: Garmin wearables measure all kinds of data whenever you wear them and then process that data through various algorithms to present users with composite metrics on training and health. For many, how these are derived and what they mean is very much a mystery while for others they can be a source of consternation especially when your…

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Is too much exercise bad for you? The reverse J-curve explained/Scott Tindal of FuelIn 52:41

1+ y ago52:41

52:41

In this episode: We know that exercise is good for our health and well being but can too much of a good thing be...not so good? Research has begun to show that in older individuals, the benefits of exercise may diminish after a threshold of volume and intensity is surpassed and a new paper has found that even among elite athletes in their twenties,…

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Side stitch/Mike Reilly the Voice of Ironman 50:13

1+ y ago50:13

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In this episode: Side stitch can be the bane of runners everywhere but what causes it and how to prevent it remains very much a mystery. recent evidence suggests that a possible issue may actually be in your head, specifically related to stress levels. On this episode I review the science of what is known about this painful annoyance as well as thi…

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Social media and athletic performance/Tim O'Donnell 49:02

1+ y ago49:02

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In this episode: Social media is the great unifier and the great disruptor of our times. It's effects on individuals and societies continue to be reckoned with but does social media use impact athletic performance? A growing body of evidence would seem to suggest so. I review what is known. Plus, a conversation with American professional triathlete…

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