Doc, Doc, Goose - Season 3 Episode 1: Wilderness Endurance Medical Support – An Event in Focus

It’s 2021, Lockdown Continues, but DDG is back for Season 3.

Ultra’s are the new Marathons, and there are few places on earth more extreme, wild and spectacular to take on an Ultra Trail Race than the Victorian High Country. With the growth of popularity of these event worldwide Australia has firmly established itself as a must do destination for those looking to cover great distances with significant elevations. The preparation and support mechanisms to ensure athletes are able to thrive in these environments are significant.

In this episode e join Dr Mac and Bill as they relive the live experience of supporting a 3 day event in the VHC. Taking excerpts from footage recorded live in the field Doc and Goose reflect on what worked, what didn’t and what you really need to consider when taking on one of the incredible and epic events. Check out the footage on YouTube to get the full context of the event.

Links:

Day 1: https://youtu.be/DlcGQ4yQu80

Day 2: https://youtu.be/4kTXoJ1LqX4

Medical Hut Loadout/Gear Rundown: https://youtu.be/KCXjT7KdN4k

EMS (Endurance Medical Services): https://www.instagram.com/endurancemedicalservices/?hl=en

Additional support material (including some training and testing data from Rod) is available on the BRowShow Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/BRowShowPodcast

Insta: https://www.instagram.com/docdocgoose_podcast/?hl=en

The BrowShow presents “Doc, Doc, Goose”. Exploring the intersection of Sports Science, Medicine and Athlete Management with Insights, Interviews, and Information from the world of Performance Sport. Follow our Facebook page for show notes and links https://www.facebook.com/BRowShowPodcast

Dr Alice McNamara is Sports Medicine Registrar (ACSEP), Vertical athlete, & dual World Champion Rower

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Bill Tait is the Performance Manager at the VIS, former Australian Olympic coach and National representative rower

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