Triathlon Nutrition Blog

 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… until it...

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 f...

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 training better ...

 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 ki...

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 hi...

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?

In Aus...

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.

Sound...

What does a typical day look like for a world champion triathlete? How do they fuel, train, and balance it all? For age-groupers trying to juggle work, family, and training, it can feel like pros are in another universe. But there’s so much we can learn from the habits and mindset of elite athletes ...

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 pr...

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 minu...

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 c...