Triathlon Nutrition Blog
If you’re an age-group triathlete spending hours researching gels, supplements and race day strategies… but still feeling flat, fatigued or stuck, this might hit a nerve.
Because here’s the truth:
You’re probably focusing on the wrong things.
After working with thousands of triathletes over the l...
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 Are you training hard but still not getting faster?
If you’re an age-group triathlete trying to piece together your nutrition from Google searches, free calculators and advice from your training mates… you’re not alone.
But here’s the uncomfortable truth:
DIY triathlon nutrition works… unt...
If you’re a triathlete training hard but still feel flat, fatigued or like you’re underperforming on race day… this one’s for you.
Because here’s the truth:
Most age-group triathletes are massively underestimating how much their nutrition is holding them back.
In this blog, you’ll hear real stories...
Training hard but still exhausted? This might be why
You’re ticking all the boxes.
- Training consistently
- Eating “healthy” foods
- Avoiding processed stuff
- Trying to do the right thing
But by Friday… you’re cooked.
Flat. Tired. Unmotivated. Wondering why everyone else seems to handle trainin...
 Training hard but still underperforming? This might be why
If you’re an age-group triathlete putting in the hours but not getting the results you expect, your nutrition could be the missing link.
In 2026, I’m seeing a new wave of nutrition mistakes creeping in alongside the old classics. And the ...
Why You’re Still Struggling With Your Triathlon Nutrition (Even Though You’re Doing Everything Right)
You’re training consistently.
You’re trying to eat well.
You’re ticking all the boxes.
But your energy is still all over the place. Some days you feel strong, other days you feel like you’ve been ...
Are you training hard but still feeling flat?
Most triathletes focus on training, nutrition and sleep to improve energy and recovery. But there’s another factor that almost nobody talks about: light exposure.
For millions of years, humans evolved under natural sunlight. Yet today we spend around 9...
Red light therapy has exploded in popularity over the last few years.
You’ve probably seen:
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athletes sitting in front of glowing red panels
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biohackers talking about mitochondria and cellular energy production
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ads promising faster recovery and reduced inflammation
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devices costing
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Starting triathlon later in life can feel intimidating. Many age group triathletes wonder if they’ve missed the boat or if it’s too late to build the fitness needed for long course racing.
But what if you went from doing zero exercise to completing multiple Ironmans… starting at 48 years old?
That...
You’ve seen it everywhere.
On protein powders.
On cereal boxes.
On sports gels.
On recipe blogs.
“Dietitian-approved.”
But what does that actually mean?
Is it regulated?
Is it evidence-based?
Or is it just a clever marketing phrase?
Let’s unpack it.
First: Who Can Call Themselves a Dietitian?
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If you’re a triathlete trying to lose weight but your FTP keeps tanking, we need to talk.
You want to lean up. You want to feel lighter on the run and more aero on the bike. But every time you “eat less”, your watts drop, your legs feel flat and your threshold sessions turn into survival mode.
Sou...
