Tedd Girouard & John Mercer

The Evidence Based Triathlete

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This podcast is all about getting to the start line injury free and maximizing race day performance. Tedd Girouard, MS, ATC and John Mercer, PhD are avid triathletes who compete regionally, nationally, and internationally. Tedd has a strong clinical background as an Athletic Trainer and is the Program Director of the Athletic Training program at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV). John is a professor in the Department of Kinesiology and Nutrition Sciences at UNLV and has a strong background in conducting human performance research and teaches courses on Biomechanics and Physiology of E...

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Tedd Girouard & John Mercer

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Sports

Podcast website

ebt.buzzsprout.com

Latest episode

Jun 27, 2026

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Episodes

Bailey Hinz: Mental Skills 27.06.2026

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.

RED-S 13.06.2026

RED-S

Tubeless 31.05.2026

Tubeless

Duathlon 09.05.2026

Duathlon

Panel discussion - racing 02.05.2026

Panel discussion

"Just a sprint" podcast 24.04.2026

"Just a sprint" podcast

Why do we measure HR? 10.04.2026

Why do we measure HR?

Strength training 03.04.2026

Strength training

Wind 28.03.2026

Wind

Swim seeding 07.03.2026

Swim seeding

More on Rolling Resistance 16.02.2026

More on Rolling Resistance

Triathlon injuries 30.01.2026

Triathlon injuries

70.3 Nutrition Revisited 23.01.2026

70.3 Nutrition Revisited

EBT Sodium 22.11.2025

EBT Sodium

Marbella 70.3 World Championships 2025 09.11.2025

Marbella 70.3 World Championships 2025

Preparing for offseason 24.10.2025

Preparing for offseason

Swim force 17.10.2025

Swim force

Upright vs. Aero position 10.10.2025

Upright vs. aero position: What happens physiologically?

Testosterone 21.09.2025

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...

Training Load: Subjective Perspective 14.06.2025

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, ...).

Get to the start line healthy 21.04.2025

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.

Training distribution 05.04.2025

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...

International racing 08.03.2025

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!

The Philosophy of Competitiveness and Mental Toughness with Dr. Todd Jones 22.02.2025

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...

Hopping 08.02.2025

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.

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