In today’s show, Kevin interviews TriDoc Jeff Sankoff. Jeff is an emergency physician and multiple Ironman finisher in Denver, Colorado. He has completed more than 50 70.3 distance races (including 5 world championships) and 6 Ironman distance races (including 1 world championship) since taking up the sport in 2001.
In the interview, Jeff shares how he’s able to still improving despite aging, what led him to triathlon, and how he avoids getting injured. He then discusses the 5 common triathlon myths and how to thrive in the sport regardless of your age. This is one helpful episode you’ll surely enjoy so make sure to listen!
Topics discussed in this episode:
On still performing despite aging
What led him to triathlon back in 2001
How he mentally dealt with not being a good swimmer to doing longer races
On not getting injured
On the importance of strength training
The 5 common myths of triathlon and how to thrive in the sport
Recovery aids
I don't need a coach
I can get faster by using product X rather than training more
I'm past my prime, I can only get slower
Quantity of training is more important than quality of training
The pneumatic compression garments
Hot and cold therapy
The infrared sauna
His recommendation for beginners
The keys to training for any sport: consistency and quality of training
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