Triathlon Nutrition Blog
Creatine has been making headlines lately, and for good reason. Itâs one of the most researched supplements out there, yet athletes are still bombarded with confusing claims and gimmicky products.
Thatâs 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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Iâm thrilled to share some big news with you â 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 youâre training hard but still feel flat, sluggish or constantly run down, it might not be your nutrition or training load thatâs holding you back. It could be your sleep. And no, itâs not just about clocking more hours in bed.
In this blog, we unpack why sleep is the most powerful (and underrat...
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...
18 years ago, Kathleen dipped her toe into the world of triathlon, then life, winter training and family demands got in the way. When she finally returned, she knew she needed to do it differently.
She didnât want to spend another season second-guessing her nutrition or dealing with stomach issues ...
When Kelly Estes returned to triathlon after years away, he quickly realised that training alone wasnât going to cut it. He had tried to piece together his nutrition using articles, YouTube videos and podcasts, but nothing quite clicked.
đŹ âI didnât find that sweet spot until I found the Triathlon ...
