{"podcast":{"title":"The TriDoc Podcast, triathlon and health in one place","slug":"the-tridoc-podcast-triathlon-and-health-in-one-place-730505","podcast_index_feed_id":730505,"rss_url":"https://feeds.captivate.fm/the-tridoc-podcast/","website_url":"https://www.tridocpodcast.com","image_url":"https://artwork.captivate.fm/21700573-a33c-4965-8bce-472e8d154c3a/tridocfinalpodbean.jpg","author":"Dr. Jeff Sankoff","episode_count":200,"summary":"Jeff Sankoff is the TriDoc, a physician who will do the research so you don't have to in order to understand if any of those things marketed to endurance athletes can deliver close to what they promise. Before you put anything in or on your body, understand what the science says by listening to an expert who has done the work for you.","last_synced_at":"2026-07-24T20:18:18.358172+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-tridoc-podcast-triathlon-and-health-in-one-place-730505"},"episode":{"title":"Ep. 195-Carb Debates and Ironman Texas","slug":"ep-195-carb-debates-and-ironman-texas","published_at":"2026-04-17T10:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-tridoc-podcast-triathlon-and-health-in-one-place-730505/ep-195-carb-debates-and-ironman-texas","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-tridoc-podcast-triathlon-and-health-in-one-place-730505","url":"https://www.tridocpodcast.com/episode/ep-195-carb-debates-and-ironman-texas","audio_url":"https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/36b3b79a-2d03-4af1-87bd-8fbdd10fe725.mp3","summary":"In this episode: In the medical mailbag for this episode, Jeff and Juliet tackle a topic that’s been buzzing in the triathlon community: low-carb fueling strategies. Jeff navigates the murky waters of nutritional science, pointing out the absurdity of some claims while also acknowledging the success of those who swear by a low-carb diet. The discussion is peppered with anecdotes and real-world examples that make the science feel less like a lecture and more like a chat over coffee. They break down a recent paper that has people questioning everything they knew about endurance fueling, concluding that while low-carb may work for some, it’s hardly a one-size-fits-all solution—especially for those of us who just want to finish a race and maybe grab a burger afterward. The podcast is a reminder that while we train hard for our goals, life happens, and it’s okay to take a moment to acknowledge that. Then, the Ironman Texas race is shaping up to be an absolute circus of talent, and if you thought picking a winner was hard before, well, good luck now! With a field so stacked it could topple over, we’re talking about defending champs, world champions, and a slew of hungry up-and-comers all vying for glory. You’ve got names like Kristia Blumenfeldt, Patrick Lange, and the legendary Lionel Sanders, but don’t sleep on the newcomers like 70.3 world champ Jelle Gens—who’s making his Ironman debut, by the way. And what about the women with Knibb, Matthews, Lovsig and many more? So, grab your popcorn, because we’re diving deep into the who's who of triathlon and making some predictions that are probably going to be hilariously wrong. Segments: [9:05]- Medical Mailbag: Low Carb Diet [39:47] - Interview: Matt Sharpe Links @mdshrp on X @mdsharpe1 on Instagram","meta_description":"In this episode: In the medical mailbag for this episode, Jeff and Juliet tackle a topic that’s been buzzing in the triathlon community: low-carb fueling…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":3701,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/the-tridoc-podcast-triathlon-and-health-in-one-place-730505/episodes/ep-195-carb-debates-and-ironman-texas/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-tridoc-podcast-triathlon-and-health-in-one-place-730505/ep-195-carb-debates-and-ironman-texas.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}