Dr. Jeff Sankoff (the TriDoc) - Health and medicine in endurance sports | EP#442

That Triathlon Show

Jeff Sankoff is the TriDoc, an emergency physician, triathlete, and triathlon coach. In this episode, Jeff sheds some light on the most important and topical health and medicine related questions for triathletes and endurance athletes.

IN THIS EPISODE YOU'LL LEARN ABOUT:

-The impact of endurance sports on longevity and life expectancy

-Heart health in endurance sports

-Blood tests, deficiencies, diets and supplements

-Dental health

-Myths and misconceptions about health and medical aspects of endurance sports

-Anti-doping considerations

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LINKS AND RESOURCES:

-Jeff's website and Instagram

-The TriDoc Podcast

-Mortality (all-cause, cardiovascular disease, and cancer) and longevity in former elite athletes with prof. Melitta Mcnarry | EP#302

-Blood tests and biomarkers for triathletes with Dr. Kush Joshi and Dr. Joel McCay | EP#249

-Serious Training for Endurance Athletes - book by Rob Sleamaker and Ray Browning

-Mallorca Training Camp 2025

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