In this episode of Tri This Podcast, triathlete and expert Dr. Kirstin Lauritzen dives deep into how inflammation can interfere with athletic performance and recovery. Whether you’re a beginner triathlete or a seasoned competitor, understanding the role of inflammation is key to optimizing training, improving race outcomes, and maintaining overall health. Dr. Lauritzen explains the science behind inflammation, how it affects muscles, endurance, and recovery, and shares practical strategies for managing it through nutrition, rest, and training adjustments. Tune in to learn how to recognize early signs of inflammation, prevent performance setbacks, and support your body for consistent triathlon success.
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Triathlon performance, inflammation and athletic performance, triathlete recovery, training tips, sports nutrition, endurance training, Dr. Kirstin Lauritzen, triathlon podcast, managing inflammation, race day preparation.
Tri This, hosted by Dr Kristin Lauritzen, is part of the Women Unscripted podcast network (formerly WiSP Sports) founded in 2012 by Chris Stafford, which has more than 1700 episodes from around the world of women’s sport and the arts. We have covered every sport and all the issues around women in sport. We have interviewed hundreds of athletes and several of them have hosted our shows over the years. Subscribe and download Women Unscripted for free access to our extensive archive library.
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