{"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":"\"Sleep Like a Pro: The Truth About Cooling Blankets and Your Recovery\" and How One Guy's Trash is Another's Treasure\": Recycling Shoes","slug":"sleep-like-a-pro-the-truth-about-cooling-blankets-and-your-recovery-and-how-one-guy-s-trash-is-another-s-treasure-recycling-shoes","published_at":"2025-07-25T10:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-tridoc-podcast-triathlon-and-health-in-one-place-730505/sleep-like-a-pro-the-truth-about-cooling-blankets-and-your-recovery-and-how-one-guy-s-trash-is-another-s-treasure-recycling-shoes","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-tridoc-podcast-triathlon-and-health-in-one-place-730505","url":"https://www.tridocpodcast.com/episode/sleep-like-a-pro-the-truth-about-cooling-blankets-and-your-recovery-and-how-one-guys-trash-is-anothers-treasure-recycling-shoes","audio_url":"https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/402d7ec0-c488-4cd4-bc30-078c63d22f83.mp3","summary":"In this episode: In a world where our running shoes are often treated like disposable fashion items, Stuart Jenkins, CEO of Blumaca, is on a mission to change the narrative. With a background in competitive running that once led him to the Olympic trials, he’s now tackling the issue of foam waste in footwear with a sense of urgency that’s downright inspiring. After uncovering the shocking amount of foam waste generated by shoe manufacturing – enough to produce billions of insoles – he decided to repurpose that foam into high-quality, sustainable products. This episode isn't just a feel-good story; it's a wake-up call about our consumption patterns. Jenkins shares his journey from an aspiring Olympian to an entrepreneur who’s not just talking about sustainability but actively making strides to improve it. He discusses the innovative processes Blumaca employs to ensure that the foam waste is transformed into products that not only last longer but also perform better than the standard insoles we’re used to tossing aside after a few runs. The irony? The very material we think of as trash is becoming a crucial component in high-performance footwear. And if you’ve ever wondered what happens to those old shoes piling up in your closet, Jenkins has some insight that might just inspire you to rethink your recycling efforts. Segments: [13:17]- Medical Mailbag: [40:15] - Interview: Stuart Jenkins Links Information can be found here: https://drive.google.com/file/d/10DyAp2F4b8vG0v4DvsO53L04zbXQp3qk/view?usp=share_link Stuart 's Facebook page @blumaka on Instagram Stuart 's Website Stuart on YouTube","meta_description":"In this episode: In a world where our running shoes are often treated like disposable fashion items, Stuart Jenkins, CEO of Blumaca, is on a mission to ch…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":4318,"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/sleep-like-a-pro-the-truth-about-cooling-blankets-and-your-recovery-and-how-one-guy-s-trash-is-another-s-treasure-recycling-shoes/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/sleep-like-a-pro-the-truth-about-cooling-blankets-and-your-recovery-and-how-one-guy-s-trash-is-another-s-treasure-recycling-shoes.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}