Triathlon Nutrition Blog

 
Relative Energy Deficiency in Sport (RED-S) Apr 29, 2021

Today on Coffee & Questions ☕️ I answered Maggie's question on RED-S

"I Currently have RED-S for the second time while marathon training - is this something I'm prone to?"

What is it?

Relative Energy Deficiency in Sport (RED-S)

The syndrome refers to impaired physiological function including, bu...

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The AIS Supplement Framework Apr 22, 2021

Today on Coffee & Questions ☕️   I gave a brief overview of the...

It is an EPIC, evidence-based resource from the great minds of Sports Nutrition. As a globally recognised framework, I think it's important to showcase. 

You can check it out HERE

Before you reach for your supplements though, I ...

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Supplement review: Pycnogenol / Modex Apr 15, 2021

Every week I have clients ask me if they should take a particular supplement. It's a new, sparkly product with unmatched results, "clinically proven" and taken by all the pro's.⁠ ⁠ ⁠

But often they're looking for the 1% performance gains without the solid foundations first. They take an expensive s...

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Ironman Race Nutrition - The key ingredients to a successful run Apr 08, 2021


Today on Coffee & Questions I talked about race nutrition during the back end of an Ironman, in particular the run.

With Cairns IM only 8 weeks away, now is the perfect time to be perfecting your Ironman race nutrition plan. 

Here are the key points I talked about today:

  1. Success in an IM come...

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Fuelling - Should you eat before exercise? Mar 25, 2021

Should you eat before exercise? And if you do what should you eat?

Coffee & Questions is back!!

One of the biggest issues faced by the Dietitian Approved crew is fuelling for their training. Today I give you a few key pointers for fuelling before training. When it's a good idea to do training fas...

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Coffee & Questions - 5th June 2020 Jun 05, 2020
Today we had some great discussion on pre and post-training nutrition, fuelling long rides, periodisation for rest vs heavy training days and I did a quick little review of the new-ish YoPRO protein bar.
 
If you’re a Triathlete that needs help with these foundations, check out my new Triathlon ...
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5 Nutrition Mistakes Triathletes Make May 29, 2020

Coffee & Questions - 29th May 2020

Today I talked about my fave topic - Triathlon Nutrition! 😍😍
 
We had a great discussion about...

5 Nutrition Mistakes Triathletes Make...
 
Things I commonly see clients suffering with in clinic all the time, unfortunately! 
 
1. Eating the same each day
U...
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Eating For Immunity - Coffee & Questions - 22nd May 2020 May 22, 2020


Coffee & Questions - 22nd May 2020

Now that the colder months are upon us down under, it’s time to be proactive with our nutrition for the best immune system defence.
 
Today I'm giving you my top 5 tips to Eat for Immunity!
  1. Rest and Recovery is key!
  2. Avoid low Energy Availability
  3. Carbohy...
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5 Strategies for Managing your 'Return' to Training May 15, 2020

Coffee & Questions - 15th May 2020

 
Now that Coronavirus restrictions are starting to be lifted and group training sessions are kicking off here in QLD, it’s the perfect time to make sure you’ve got your nutrition sorted to maximise training and continue to support your immune system.

Today on C...

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Coffee & Questions - 8th May 2020 May 08, 2020

 

Coffee & Questions - 8th May 2020

Happy Fri-Yay !!

 
Today we went a little deep on Coffee & Questions as I tried to channel my Dr Karl to answer Liam's question on lactic acid and Jo's question on Nitrate 😆.
 
To kick-off, Ben wanted to know if I deliver my cooking! The answer is no... but ...
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