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That Triathlon Show

Injury prevention, strength training, and running biomechanics with Eoin Everard, PhD | EP#336

That Triathlon Show

Mikael Eriksson

Health, Swimming, Endurancesports, Run, Cycling, Health & Fitness, Fitness, Ironman, Swim, Bike, Sports, Running, Sportscience, Triathlon

4.9596 Ratings

🗓️ 2 May 2022

⏱️ 83 minutes

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Summary

Eoin Everard is is a physiotherapist with a PhD in biomechanics, and is a sub-4 minute miler and two-time Irish 1500 m national champion. In this interview we discuss staying injury-free in running and triathlon, biomechanics, and training interventions to improve running performance.   IN THIS EPISODE YOU'LL LEARN ABOUT: -Injury prevention strategies for runners and triathletes -Why triathletes typically experience tendon and joint injuries, and rarely muscle tears -How to work with a physiotherapist, including how to find the right physiotherapist for you -Running biomechanics, and whether you should focus on improving your running form -How to include plyometrics and strength training into a triathlon training program SHOWNOTES: https://scientifictriathlon.com/tts336/ SCIENTIFIC TRIATHLON AND THAT TRIATHLON SHOW WEBPAGE: www.scientifictriathlon.com/podcast/ SPONSORS: Precision Fuel & Hydration - Optimise and individualise your fueling and hydration strategy using the free online Sweat Test and Quick Carb Calculator on precisionfuelandhydration.com. Book a free one-on-one consultation to chat with the team and refine your fueling and hydration even further. Listeners of That Triathlon Show get 15% off their first order of fueling and hydration products. If you didn't catch the discount code in the episode, email Andy and the team at hello@precicionhydration.com and they will be happy to help.  ZEN8 - The ZEN8 Indoor Swim Trainer is a one of a kind swim bench for time-crunched triathletes looking to improve their swim technique, power and propulsion, and consistency of swim training. It is very affordable, about the price of a pair of running shoes, and Zen8 offer free shipping in the US and the UK. Best of all, you can try it risk-free. If you don't love it after two weeks, send it back and get a full refund. Get 20% off your order at zen8swimtrainer.com/tts. LINKS AND RESOURCES: Eoin's website, Instagram and ResearchGate Eoin's book (free): Get to the line in the best shape possible Eoin's physiotherapy clinic website Back Aware Belt website  Injury prevention and rehabilitation with James Debenham, PhD | EP#209 Injury prevention and recovery methods for triathletes with Nate Koch | EP#114 Jump-Rope Training: Improved 3-km Time-Trial Performance in Endurance Runners via Enhanced Lower-Limb Reactivity and Foot-Arch Stiffness - García-Pinillos et al. 2020 Thinking about your running movement makes you less efficient: attentional focus effects on running economy and kinematics - Schücker et al 2019   RATE AND REVIEW: If you enjoy the show, please help me out by subscribing, rating and reviewing: www.scientifictriathlon.com/rate/ CONTACT: Want to send feedback, questions or just chat? Email me at mikael@scientifictriathlon.com or connect on Instagram, Facebook, or Twitter.

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0:00.0

That Triathlon Show, 336.

0:05.0

Hey, what's up everybody and welcome back to another episode of That Traathlon Show, the podcast

0:23.1

presented by Scientific Traathlon.com.

0:26.3

I'm your host Michael, and on today's episode, I interview Owen Everard.

0:30.1

Owen is a physiotherapist with a PhD in biomechanics.

0:33.9

He's a sub-4-minute miler and a multiple Irish national champion.

0:38.5

In this entry, we discussed topics ranging from injury prevention to strength training,

0:43.1

plyometrics and running biomechanics.

0:45.6

But before that, big thanks to our sponsors.

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Firstly, I have precision fuel and hydration that have a range of tools and products to help

0:52.3

you personalize your fueling and hydration strategy so they can perform at your best.

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Everyone sweats differently, both in terms of sweat rate and sweat, sodium concentration.

1:01.3

So you need to personalize your hydration strategy accordingly.

1:05.3

And your fueling strategy should be adapted based on the duration and intensity of exercise or competition,

1:11.8

as well as your ability to tolerate certain amounts and types of fuel. You can use the free online sweat test

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and a quick carb calculator on precision fuel and hydration.com to understand your fluid,

1:21.6

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