Dr. Ken Roth: Breakfast with Bob 2024 

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@@babbittville Going up to Wildflower in two weeks now known as Lake San Antonio tri. Different race organizer as well as you probably know. Lake apparently has refilled due to all the rain the past couple of years, will really be nostalgic for me, just doing the Oly distance. If you're going, I'll be at Harris Campground, like old times!

@@raydaitch905 sure miss Wildflower

@@babbittville Forgot to mention that I've a free entry to the race, April 27th, any distance, I've reserved a camping spot in Harris Creek and carpooling is a possibility if you know anyone that might be interested. Thanks Ray

Great suggestion!

I am also in my 30s, just starting to get into triathlons, and would also like to know how to do this sensibly for a long-range health outlook. Running on trails/grass barefoot and with much larger shoes (to allow for foot movement for energy dispersal) seems to make sense. So does doing a lot of the zone 2 training with yogic exercises like surya namaskars (done fast), which can elongate muscles and keep joint capsules open/circulating restorative fluids. I notice that a lot of older runners look like their whole bodies are stiff. One big thing I notice when I watch people doing races, is how many people are running/cycling hard mouth breathing. When I do that, the increase in stress I feel is considerable, versus just nose breathing. There are also a lot of studies about nose breathing, nitric oxide production, and reduction of stress hormones. I would think going through races without opening the mouth would be healthier for the heart. As for swimming, difficult to swim freestyle with the mouth closed. But maybe transitioning to back stroke? Or allowing people to use swim masks that enable nose breathing. Overall, associating identity with competitive results leads to fight-or-flight nervous system experience. Big stressor on the whole body. Having a motivation to race other than beating somebody appears very important. The main question I have in my mind as I'm researching training methods (for a 70.3) is: How can I have more energy to go faster and farther at a lower heart rate/with less exertion/stress? That is an interesting question that opens up a lot of exploration. Versus training yourself in the no-pain no-gain mindset (that's eventually going to break something). Any other input people have, I would love to hear. -Justin Gabriel

Interesting

I had to DNF a race due to palpitations. Later on I read an article about sodium to potassium ratios. I looked at my own blood work. For the last three years, I was on the low side of normal for potassium, high side of normal for sodium. I mentioned this all to a cardiologist. He prescribed potassium supplement for me. I haven't had a issue since. My last few potassium readings have been in the mid range of normal. He said as long as my kidney function is normal, it would be difficult to overdose on potassium. I take potassium during races just like others take sodium.

The doctor said I was heading towards developing AFib. I wonder if other athletes who develop AFib have similar blood work...

@@alisonthielmann189 natural sea salts like celtic brand say they have higher amounts of potassium and lower sodium content than regular table salt. as a lifelong tennis player, i've long used sea salt on hot days for electrolyte replenishment. As well as water soaked in some seaweed for minerals. perhaps being mindful of how you get your salt can make a difference for key heart mineral levels?