The Evidence Based Triathlete

Great to talk with Bailey Hinz (LCSW, MT-BC, LPMT, CLCADC-I) who is the founder of Synapse Elite Performance and Recovery. Moreso, Bailey has been part of our endurance community as a (now retired) professional triathlete and currently races in road and gravel bike races. This is a 'must listen' to podcast covering the mental skills side of endurance performance.

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Tubeless

Duathlon

Panel discussion

"Just a sprint" podcast

Why do we measure HR?

Strength training

Wind

Swim seeding

More on Rolling Resistance

Triathlon injuries

70.3 Nutrition Revisited

EBT Sodium

Marbella 70.3 World Championships 2025

Preparing for offseason

Swim force

Upright vs. aero position: What happens physiologically?

In this episode of the Evidence-Based Triathlete Podcast, Tedd and John tackle a sensitive but important topic: testosterone in endurance sports. They explore health vs. performance, testing and medical guidance, the rules around therapeutic use exemptions, lifestyle choices that affect testosterone, and the ethical dilemmas athletes face. An honest, informative discussion for triathletes balancin...

We're back after a little break - and we pick right up on a hot topic: Quantifying training load. In this episode, Tedd and John talk about the importance of the subjective pieces of information to give more meaning to the objective tools (e.g., HR, power, pace, ...).

Ready to crush your tri season and stay injury-free? In this episode, we talk about our Top Tips to get to the start line healthy - physically and mentally. Our focus s on the upcoming 70.3 St George ... but the tips can be applied to any race.

In this episode, Tedd and John talk about the impact of stress and training load on health and performance—especially within the context of triathlon. They emphasize the importance of recognizing that chronic overreliance on high-intensity training can have long-term negative effects. The conversation highlights the importance of balanced training load distribution, advocating for a more thoughtfu...

Ever thought about sneaking away for a race weekend in another country? In this episode, we dive into the experience of racing Ironman 70.3 Monterrey and 70.3 Campeche ... from travel logistics, race-day surprises, and competing in an international field of athletes. Fun international experiences!

What does it really mean to be competitive? How can athletes develop true mental toughness? On this episode of the Evidence-Based Triathlete podcast, we sit down with Dr. Todd Jones from UNLV to dive deep into the philosophy of competitiveness and mental resilience in endurance sports. Dr. Jones introduces his DC-COP framework for mental toughness:  Desire – Finding what truly drives you Confidenc...

Join hosts Tedd and John as they jump into the latest research, training insights, and real-world applications for endurance athletes. In this episode, they explore the science of warming up, the importance of plyometrics, and how a simple five-minute daily hopping routine can improve running economy, optimizing performance and longevity in endurance sports.