Triathlon Nutrition Blog
Training like a machine but still falling short on race day? Youâre not alone.
Triathletes are some of the most dedicated athletes on the planet. You follow your training plan religiously, tick every swim, bike and run session off the calendar, and yet come race day, something's still not clicking....
Are you chasing speed but still underperforming?
If you're a triathlete who's invested heavily in the latest gear but still struggling with cramps, bonking or gut issues on race day, this is for you.
Thereâs no shortage of shiny new toys promising better performance. But the truth? Most of them ar...
If you're an age-group triathlete chasing better performance, you're probably already training hard. But what if the missing link to your next PB isn't in the pool, on the bike or pounding the pavement? At this year's Sunny Coast 70.3, we proved that dialling in your nutrition could be the game-chan...
Triathletes, are you being duped by dodgy nutrition advice?
If you're training hard and trying to optimise performance, the last thing you need is gimmicky products or outdated strategies steering you off course. But with the rise of social media "experts" and slick marketing, bad nutrition advice i...
Are Creatine Gummies Just Expensive Lollies? What Every Triathlete Needs to Know
If youâre a triathlete trying to stay ahead of the pack, chances are youâve heard about creatine gummies. They look like the perfect solution: convenient, tasty and easy to throw in your gym bag. But are they actually ...
If youâre a dedicated age-group triathlete pushing yourself through sessions but feeling flat, foggy or frustrated, you might be riding the burnout line without even realising it.
Burnout doesnât always look like sobbing into your goggles or selling your bike. More often, itâs a subtle slide into c...
Is Your EVOO as Powerful as Ibuprofen?
As a triathlete, youâre no stranger to inflammation. Whether itâs from smashing long bricks, pushing through interval sets or trying to juggle life stress alongside training, your body is under constant pressure. While ibuprofen might be a go-to for quick reli...
Still winging your nutrition? Youâre not alone, and youâre definitely not the only one suffering through long rides cramping, bonking mid-race or living off gels and hope.
In this milestone 200th episode of the Triathlon Nutrition Academy podcast, four everyday triathletesâChris, Becky, Steve and T...
As a triathlete, you train hard. But are you giving your body the right tools to recover and build strength? One hot topic in the nutrition space is the rise of plant-based eating. So today, weâre tackling the big question: Is plant-based protein as effective as animal protein when it comes to muscl...
If youâre an age-group triathlete still chasing race weight or skipping breakfast thinking itâll burn more fat, itâs time for a reality check.
Despite the endless podcasts, YouTube gurus and blog posts, some triathlon nutrition myths just wonât die. And in 2025, athletes are still falling for outda...
Feel Like Youâre Training Hard But Still Underperforming?
If you're smashing out sessions, eating âhealthyâ and still not seeing the results you deserveâyou're not alone.
As a sports dietitian working exclusively with triathletes, I see the same problems time and time again. In this post, I'm walk...
Are You Training Hard But Still Underperforming?
If youâre an age-group triathlete smashing big training blocks, chasing PBs and wondering why your results donât match the effort, this oneâs for you.
In this post, we dive into how Troy Bauerle went from regular injuries and average race results to...
