Rudy Dressendorfer, Ph.D., PT, FACSM

Triathlons 101: Do You Have What it Takes?

A triathlon is a multi-sport endurance event consisting of swimming, cycling, and running in immediate succession over various distances. Triathletes compete for fastest overall course completion time, including timed "transitions" between the individual swim, bike, and run components.

Dr. Rudy Dressendorfer joins the show to discuss triathlons; how to prepare, equipment needed, different events available and much more...

Rudy Dressendorfer, Ph.D., PT, FACSM, was a certified exercise program director for the American College of Sports Medicine for 25 years. He retired as full professor of Human Performance & Sport at New Mexico Highlands University. Subsequently, he taught exercise physiology and did collaborative research as adjunct professor in Physical Education & Recreation at the University of Alberta. Currently, he practices sports medicine as a licensed physical therapist in California. Rudy recently authored over 50 articles on conditions and injuries treated by physical therapists. An active triathlete and triathlon coach, he placed 10th in his age group at the 2008 Ironman 70.3 World Championships.

Melanie Cole, M.S.

10 / 20 / 2009