Triathlon Nutrition Blog
Training like a machine but still falling short on race day? You’re 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.
There’s 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If you're training hard and trying to optimise performance, the last thing you need is gimmicky products or outdated strategies steering you off course.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 you’re a triathlete trying to stay ahead of the pack, chances are you’ve heard about creatine gummies. They look like the perfect solution: convenient, tasty and easy to throw in your gym bag. But are they actually ...
Creatine has been making headlines lately, and for good reason. It’s one of the most researched supplements out there, yet athletes are still bombarded with confusing claims and gimmicky products.
That’s why I was thrilled to be featured as an expert source in an ABC News article by journalist Paig...
Nailing Your First Ironman Starts with Nutrition
If you're a triathlete staring down the barrel of your first Ironman, chances are you're already deep into the training grind. Long sessions, early mornings, constant hunger and wondering if you're actually going to survive race day. Sound familiar?
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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...
If you’re training hard but still feel flat, sluggish or constantly run down, it might not be your nutrition or training load that’s holding you back. It could be your sleep. And no, it’s not just about clocking more hours in bed.
In this blog, we unpack why sleep is the most powerful (and underrat...
If you’re 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 doesn’t always look like sobbing into your goggles or selling your bike. More often, it’s a subtle slide into c...
Is Your EVOO as Powerful as Ibuprofen?
As a triathlete, you’re no stranger to inflammation. Whether it’s 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? You’re not alone, and you’re 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 triathletes—Chris, Becky, Steve and T...
