A conversation with Dr. Jeff Sankoff, MD. He is an Emergency Physician, long time triathlete and USAT/IRONMAN University Certified coach and an accomplished triathlete himself. He produces the TriDoc Podcast that can be found on most popular podcast platforms and he’s the founder of LifeSport Coaching. We have a conversation about vaccine hesitancy in the athletic arena. In this conversation you’ll see we remain sympathetic to those that have had inequities but at the same, using a couple...

A conversation with Dr. Amanda Leibovitz, PhD, LMHCA, LPC, CMPC a licensed therapist and certified mental performance consultant with a strong calling to empower others with the knowledge, awareness, and skills needed to navigate life on their own terms. She also holds coaching certifications with USA Triathlon, USA Paratriathlon, and USA Cycling and has been coaching endurance athletes since 2012. Her unique blend of experience, education, and training allows her to integrate effective...

A conversation with Tammy Hanson the elite education manager with the U.S. Anti-Doping Agency (USADA). A podcast that will be very informative to listeners that seek to understand the core pillars of fairness in sport through the lenses of anti-doping. We talk about the history of USADA, the core pillars that it is built upon, how USADA defines fairness and the impact to sport since the emergence of USADA. We discuss the list of prohibited substances (banned substances) and how the list is...

Keri Serota has a master’s degree in kinesiology, and she is a US triathlon certified coach and a member of the USAT board of directors. She’s also the co-founder of Dare2Tri. Dare2tri is a nonprofit organization with the mission to enhance the lives of individuals with physical disabilities and visual impairments by building confidence, community, health and wellness through swimming, biking, and running. Dare2Tri has encouraged recreation, racing, and competition in this trifecta of...

A conversation with Evolutionary Anthropologist Dr. Herman Pontzer, Phd. He received his PhD from Harvard University now an associate professor of Evolutionary Anthropology at Duke University. He is the author of a new book Burn: New Research Blows the Lid Off How We Really Burn Calories, Lose Weight, and Stay Healthy. We have a conversation about what an evolutionary anthropologist does. We discuss his book Burn and the cost of energy, the variables of daily energy expenditure, metabolism...

A conversation with coach Chris Morgan, a former varsity swim coach with Harvard and Stanford and Olympic swim coach in the Beijing Olympics. We talk about the big stories from the Olympic trials in swimming several weeks ago. We have a conversation about what we might expect from some of the big names that have stood out over the past few years and how they may fare vs. the worlds competition. Chris gives his answer to triathlete’s common question; “why don't my triathlon swim times...

A conversation with Adam Leitch director of communications for Super League Triathlon. We talk about the origin of the Super League Triathlon concept and what makes it different compared to traditional triathlon, and what makes it exciting for spectators in the arena format. We talk about the structure and format of the events, including all of the tech and arena environment setups necessary to pull of such events. We talk about how pro athletes contract to get involved and we discuss...

A conversation with Michael Wardian ultra-marathon runner and holder of multiple marathon world records. He’s an ultra-marathoner and also an endurance coach that has racked up a pretty phenomenal record of marathon and ultra-marathon finishes and records. He’s completed double digit 100 mile + ultra-marathons, and is the world record holder for the World Marathon Challenge where he ran 7 marathons on 7 continents in 7 days at an average time of 2:45:57. We talk about his origin story. We...

Taking a look back at clips from 5 of the most downloaded episodes in season 3 with updated commentary. 5:22: Meb Keflezighi – 4x Olympian and Silver Medalist | @runmeb| Full Podcast http://apple.co/2MoJTy8 16:17: Corey J. Hébert, M.D. – COVID/Vaccination/Medicine/Minorities and Health| @DrCHebertWDSU| Full Podcast http://apple.co/3cvjLfO 29:20: Michelle Cardel, PhD, MS, RD - Nutrition, the Science of Obesity and Disparities | @michellecardel | Full Podcast http://apple.co/3jbkFPV 44:45 ...

A retrospective and commentary of 2020 and a review of the existential challenge of science denial. Looking back at the previous year I attempt to disentangle the elements of groupthink that lead to science denial, conspiracy theory, and toxic tribalism. A look and critical analysis of reasons given for medical skepticism and reluctance to trust medicine. I dive into the recent Pew Research data describing behavior and intentions towards getting vaccinated. I discuss a rubric that...

A conversation with Dr. Allen Lim, PhD. He is a sports physiologist, cycling coach, and a founder of Skratch Labs. He’s lent his expertise to Saris and was instrumental in their product development of power meters and indoor cycling trainers. He was also a director of sport science for Garmin and RadioShack cycling teams and is the only American scientist to have worked and cooked for teams at the Tour de France. Dr. Lim has also worked with dozens of top American cyclists to improve their...

A conversation with Chloë McCardel who is an ultra-marathon swimmer and one of the greatest marathon swimmers of all time male or female. She’s done the world-famous English Channel swim (a 21 mile swim) 37 times surpassing even the male record. She’s even done it three times in a week and also did a triple non-stop crossing. She holds the world record for the longest unassisted swim, (77 miles long taking over 40 hours to complete). She's an international ambassador, keynote speaker, and...

A conversation with Michelle Cardel, PhD, MS, RD. Dr. Cardel is an obesity and nutrition scientist and registered dietitian and associate professor in the Department of Health Outcomes & Biomedical Informatics at the University of Florida. Dr. Cardel has devoted her life to important causes related to nutrition, obesity, weight management, pediatric obesity, psychosocial factors contributing to obesity, and health disparities. She’s a Latina scientist and a passionate advocate for...

A conversation with Mike Reilly, the official "Voice of IRONMAN" worldwide and a member of the IRONMAN Hall of Fame, the USA Triathlon Hall of Fame and the Running USA Hall of Champions, and is the only person to have been inducted into all three. He's famous for his call of “You are an IRONMAN!” which has been heard by over 350,000 finishers of the iconic endurance event. We talk about Mike's life as the IRONMAN announcer amidst COVID-19 and the cancelation of events and Mike gives his...

A conversation with Maurice Ashley, international chess grandmaster, the first black chess grandmaster and U.S. Chess Hall of Fame inductee. We talk about the parallels between chess and athletic training and competition and concepts that can be applied by athletes to improve, dealing with setbacks, dealing with loss, risk, analyzing competitors and other parallels. We talk about achieving the level of mastery in a craft and whether its born, learned or a combination of both. We talk about...

A conversation with Dr. Corey, Hebert, M.D., the "Doctor of the People." The first black chief resident in the history of Tulane. We have a conversation about COVID-19 science denial and medical skepticism. We talk about vaccination and herd immunity. We discuss health inequities (often called disparities), the 5 social determinants of health and the resulting impact on the minority/black community. We discuss nutrition and lifestyle behaviors in human populations. In light of the passing of...

A conversation with Rocky Harris. He is the Chief Executive Officer of USA Triathlon. We discuss USAT’s Safe Return to Multisport initiative and what athletes and race directors can expect and what it may mean for coaches and spectators. We discuss the events surrounding George Floyd, why USAT came out with their statement condemning racism and USAT’s diversity inclusion efforts. We get Rocky’s perspective on the exchanges about social justice in many of the online multisport communities. We...

A conversation with Meb Keflezighi. In addition to his 4 Olympic appearances and an Olympic silver medal, he’s won both the NYC Marathon and the Boston Marathon the year after the bombings, the first American to do so in decades. He boasts the most sub 2:10 finishes of any American professional marathoner. We talk about his origin story, and his latest book 26 Marathons. We discuss footwear technology and whether or not it is giving runners a performance advantage. We talk about what the...

Taking a look back at clips from 5 of the most downloaded episodes in season 2 with updated commentary. 5:05: Hunter Allen – Maximizing Cycling Training with a Power Meter | @peakscoaching 20:08: Britt Marie Hermes – Blowing the Whistle on Alternative Medicine | @naturodiaries 36:20: Dr. Margo Mountjoy, MD, PhD - Beyond The Female Athlete Triad (RED-S) | @margomountjoy 46:00: Sara McLarty - Swimming for Triathletes | @saralmclarty 55:50: Dr. Nadia N. Abuelezam, Sc.D - The Coronavirus...

In this episode, a conversation with Becca Pizzi. She is a 2x World Marathon Challenge champion which is a race that entails running 7 marathons on 7 continents in 7 days. As a wife and mother, she became the first American woman to complete the event and she was able to achieve a Guinness World Record time. We talk about her new book Becca's Feat on Feet. It is an inspirational children's book based upon her experience pushing herself to limits, facing adversity, and overcoming obstacles. We...

In this episode, a conversation with Dr. Nadia N. Abuelezam, Sc.D, an epidemiologist and assistant professor at Boston College. She has a broad research agenda including inequities in health outcomes and healthcare access in resource poor settings and vulnerable populations. We discuss the latest details around the coronavirus pandemic and the latest guidance around mitigating transmission. We talk about what we know and what we don't know about the risk profile based upon the information we...

In this episode, a conversation with a Bryan Weinstein, PhD. An endurance enthusiast with a PhD in physics from Harvard University. We have a conversation about "energy" and how the term is systematically misused and misunderstood in sport, nutrition, health & wellness, and other fitness circles. We talk about the true meaning and understanding of energy in the context of the 1st and 2nd law of thermodynamics and its application to sport, nutrition and fitness. About Dr. Bryan Weinstein,...

In this episode, a conversation with former professional triathlete and Level II USAT Certified Coach Sara McLarty. She's a founder of Swim Like a Pro in Clermont Florida. We discuss her life as a professional triathlete and she gives her advice to those seeking the profession. We discuss all aspects of freestyle swimming for triathlon and particularly what those triathletes can do that see plateaus. We talk about what she and her team evaluates first when helping swimmers improve. Sara talks...

In this episode of The Endurance Experience Podcast I speak with Dr. Margo Mountjoy, M.D., PhD. Dr. Mountjoy is a member of the International Olympic Committee Medical Commission Games Group. Their work went into the updated IOC Consensus statement that broadened the explanation of the Female Athlete Triad into what we know now to be RED-S and the performance and health implications for athletes. We have a discussion about the fallout of the Nike Oregon Project, Mary Cain's testimony in her...

In this episode of the Endurance Experience Podcast, a conversation with Britt Marie Hermes. A former Naturopathic Doctor turned PhD candidate. Tony has a conversation with Britt about her story and the series of events that led her to her realizations that where instrumental in severing ties with Naturopathy. They talk about some of the therapies that are conventionally sought out by athletes and fitness enthusiasts. They also talk about the general problem and threat of science denial and...