Triathlon Nutrition Blog

The BIGGEST nutrition mistake triathletes are making (and how to avoid it) Sep 15, 2022

When it comes to nutrition, triathlon is different to any other sport because you're training and fuelling for 3 sports not 1!

When you have that dialled in – you will have more energy, get to your ideal body composition, recover faster, perform better in the second/third session for the day and not...

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Why focusing on long-term health is so important for performance as a triathlete Aug 25, 2022

I'm a big advocate for nutrition. Your body is the number 1 thing that will get you to the finish line.

 

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 vomited thei...
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Triathlon Training Nutrition 101 Aug 18, 2022

 When it comes to Triathlon Nutrition there's A LOT you can do to maximise your performance.

Once you’ve figured out the basics of the sport – what you put in your mouth is the next thing you need to turn your attention to (BEFORE you drop $20K on a new bike) because nutrition really is the fourth l...

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Why aiming for 120g of carbs per hour is a mistake Aug 05, 2022

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!

 

And let me tell you why...

For the majority of...

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How to keep your relationship alive through ironman training build Jul 08, 2022

How to keep your relationship alive through ironman training build

I like to take a holistic approach to triathlon. I’ve got the nutrition side covered but feel it’s of value to bring in experts to help you in other areas.

 

Triathlon is a crazy sport. Training for three sports means you’re up early...

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Signs you might not be eating enough to support triathlon training Jul 01, 2022

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? 

 

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, others ...

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What is a Hydrogel? Does it improve endurance performance? Jun 24, 2022

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?

 

I asked Andy King, exercise physiologist at the Austra...

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Real food ideas for on the bike Jun 17, 2022

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?

 

Over the years, I’ve definitely seen a movement away from commercial sports nutrition products to more real foods on the bike. But wh...

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Tips for food prep and organisation for the time poor athlete Jun 10, 2022

 Tips for food prep and organisation for the time poor athlete

Eating for optimal health and performance doesn’t happen by accident. Think of the food choices you make when you’re time poor or in a rush…

  • You’re more likely to get takeaway or eat out
  • You’re more likely to grab and go whatever is ava...
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Eating for Immunity: Ideas to help you stay well this winter Jun 03, 2022

Eating for Immunity: Ideas to help you stay well this winter

Now that the colder months are upon us, it’s time to be proactive with our nutrition for the best immune system defence. 

 

For active people, immune function plays a role not only in fighting off infections but also in promoting tissue re...

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Is caffeine beneficial for Endurance Performance? May 27, 2022

Is caffeine beneficial for Endurance Performance?

Caffeine is a well-established performance booster. Is it beneficial for endurance performance? Heck yes!

But more does not equal better when it comes to caffeine supplementation. It’s about finding the lowest dose to give the greatest effect, withou...

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Why every triathlete should be doing strength training with Exercise Physiologist Huw Darnell May 20, 2022

Why every triathlete should be doing strength training with Exercise Physiologist Huw Darnell

I’m a big advocate for triathletes implementing strength into their training program. But not many do it!

 

Maybe it’s because you’re worried about getting too sore, putting on too much muscle mass and affe...

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