The Pure Pod — S2 E1 'Preparing for a triathlon’

Triathlons are the ultimate test for the inter-disciplinary athlete. Combining running, swimming and cycling, these races offer a unique challenge. Not only do you need a high-level of fitness, but managing the different physical expectations in the build-up to race day requires careful planning and meticulous preparation. 

How do you manage and mitigate injury risk across three disciplines with drastically different mechanics and stresses on the body? How do you find the time to balance training alongside a busy routine? As you catch the bug, how do you ramp up training to battle increasing distances, without putting your body under undue stress? 

We’re drawing on the expertise of two triathletes, Alex Townsend, a podiatrist with particular expertise in the treatment of injuries related to long-distance running, and strength and conditioning coach Andy Page to talk us through these big questions and more. 

Here are the topics we covered in the conversation: 

-       Andy and Alex’s route into triathlon (02:00) 

-       The mistakes new triathletes tend to make (04:45)

-       Finding the time to train (06:45)

-       How to train for transitions on race day (09:45) 

-       Andy and Alex’s worst and best triathlon experiences (14:45)

-       The importance of supplementary strength training for triathletes (26:30)

-       The prevalence of overtraining in triathletes (33:00)

-       How each discipline presents different injury risk (40:45)

-       How Andy and Alex would collaborate in a triathlete’s rehab (48:00)

Speaker Bios 

Andy Page https://puresportsmed.com/team/andy-page/ 

Alex Townsend https://puresportsmed.com/team/alex-townsend/ 

Pure Sports Medicine is the UK’s leading provider of musculoskeletal, sport and exercise medicine, providing access to the highest standards of non-surgical medical care delivered by our team of world-class specialists working together all under one roof. Our team approach means efficient and effective treatment with same day referrals where needed to ensure you have the exact people around you that you need.

In this podcast we hand the mic to our team of experts including, Physiotherapists, Sport & Exercise Medicine consultants, Nutritionists, Strength & Conditioning Coaches, Soft Tissue Therapists and many more, to bring you the most up-to-date information and advice to help you achieve your sporting or fitness goals. We'll give you tips on avoiding injury and managing new or ongoing conditions with the goal of helping you get back to your best.

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