Better Biomechanics for the Female Triathlete

The TriDot Triathlon Podcast

This is a special women's episode, and for the occasion, we've rounded up an all-female cast to talk about better biomechanics for the woman's body. Guest host, Elizabeth James, chats with Physical Therapist and Bike Fitter, Dr. Andrea Myers, and TriDot Coach Raya Usher about better understanding your body for your best performance. While each body is unique, there are some structural commonalities, such as wider hips, hyper-mobility, and torso v. leg length (to name a few) that should be taken into consideration for triathlon training. What injuries are females more susceptible to? Should additional factors be considered when getting a bike fit? How can women improve their movements to maximize their athletic potential? Listen now to learn all this and more! At TriDot, we trust 2Toms to keep us moving! 2Toms provides revolutionary products to prevent issues from chafing, blisters, odors and sweat. To make the switch to 2Toms, head to Medi-Dyne.com and use the code “TRIDOT” to save 20 percent on your entire order. We are thrilled to have sailfish as the swim partner of TriDot Training. Head to sailfish.com to scout out your next wetsuit, swimskin, goggles and more! Use code sfc-tridot20 at checkout, for 20 percent off your new wetsuit. Additional Resources: Bike fitting: https://lermagazine.com/article/bike-fitting-as-a-diagnostic-tool Retul white paper on female specific geometry and shoes: https://specialized.picturepark.com/Go/drxAWjId/D/59574/1 Doctors of Running podcast on urinary incontinence in female runners (with pelvic floor PT Dr. Beth Shelley): https://www.doctorsofrunning.com/2022/08/urinary-incontinence-leaking-in-runners.html Follow Dr. Andrea Myers on IG: @andreamyersdpt @doctorsofrunning @classcycles