Triathlon Nutrition Blog
Are You Outsourcing Your Nutrition to AI?
If you're a time-poor triathlete juggling training, work and life, it's tempting to let an app or AI tool do the thinking for you. From macro calculators to pre-loaded meal plans, these tools promise simplicity and structure - two things every busy athlete ...
Embarking on a journey towards triathlon is not just about physical endurance; it's about mental fortitude and personal transformation. Join me as we dive into the inspiring story of Chris Kenon, a triathlete from North Carolina, USA, as she shares her remarkable journey from a complete novice to a ...
Training availability is an important consideration for every high-performance endurance athlete. Illness or injury can leave you unable to train properly and set your goals back weeks or even months. Fellow sports dietitian Dane Baker joins me to share practical tips for improving our immune system...
Liz Blatchford is one of the world's most successful triathletes of all time.
Blatchford’s 18 year racing career began in the ITU circuit in 2000 and transitioned to long course racing in 2012, winning her first Ironman at Cairns in 2013. Her career boasts victories in various 70.3 races, Ironman C...
I'm a big advocate for nutrition. Your body is the number 1 thing that will get you to the finish line.
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Yet most triathletes see a dietitian LAST, after they've:
- Tried and failed to get their ideal body composition
- Tried every random fad or quick fix diet
- Struggled with fuelling and vomite...
3 nutrition habits every triathlete should be doing daily
It's so hard to pick just 3! There are so many things you should be doing to improve performance.
My advice - get the fundamentals sorted first. Instead of chasing shiny objects and doing the 1%ers – here's where we need to be.Â
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My 3 nu...
Why aiming for 120g of carbs per hour is a mistake
This statement may be seen as controversial - but if I don't say it, then who will!??
Putting my Advanced Sports Dietitian's hat on, I can tell you that aiming for 120g of carbs an hour is a mistake!
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And let me tell you why...
For the majori...
What's the best protein powder for triathletes?
A number of people have mentioned protein powders to me lately – as if it was the best thing in the world.  I’m going to dive a little deeper into protein powders (and try not to offend supplement companies in the process!!)
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FIRSTLY – I have a fo...
How to lose weight the easy way with TNA athlete Renee Ingram
Despite not being a focus of the Triathlon Nutrition Academy program, weight loss, or body fat loss is a surprising side bonus for many of our athletes.Â
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Academy member, Renee, is a great example of how eating more strategically, ins...
Signs you might not be eating enough to support triathlon training
How do you know if you’re eating enough to support training for three sports?Â
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The body is smart. It will give you some warning signs if you’re not fuelling properly. Some warning signs will be a light touch like a feather, othe...
What is a Hydrogel? Does it improve endurance performance?
Hydrogel technology is making a wave in the sports nutrition scene with products like Maurten hitting the market.
But what is a hydrogel? And is it beneficial to endurance performance?
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I asked Andy King, exercise physiologist at the Au...
Real food ideas for on the bike
Are you sick of sucking back gels and sports drinks all the time?
Are you looking for more real food options to use during exercise?
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Over the years, I’ve definitely seen a movement away from commercial sports nutrition products to more real foods on the bike. Bu...
