Triathlon Nutrition Blog
 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...
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...
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...
Training Hard but Still Underperforming?
If you’re putting in the work with your training - ticking off sessions, following a plan, even working with a coach - but still feel like something’s missing, you’re not alone.
Nutrition is often the missing link for age group triathletes. Most train like ...
If you're training hard but not seeing the results you deserve, Edward Walsh's story is about to light a fire under you.
Edward is no average age group triathlete. He's a full-time emergency physician juggling 12-hour night shifts, on-call chaos and family life - yet he still managed to take 65 min...
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 ...
GLP-1 receptor agonists like semaglutide (Ozempic, Wegovy) have quickly gained attention for their dramatic effects on weight loss and appetite control. But what happens when these medications enter the world of endurance sport? For triathletes and other athletes training long hours and pushing perf...
Electrolyte drinks are everywhere right now.
They're popping up on podcasts, in influencer morning routines and on supermarket shelves.
But are they really necessary for everyone?
I recently spoke with the Australian Financial Review about this exact question for their article, “Electrolyte Drin...
I’m thrilled to share some big news with you – Dietitian Approved has officially partnered with AusTriathlon as their trusted nutrition education partner.
This means triathletes across Australia will now have access to evidence-based, practical nutrition strategies designed to help them train harde...
