Triathlon Nutrition Blog

Should I Be Using Different Fuelling Strategies When On My Period? Oct 17, 2025

If you're a female triathlete who's ever questioned whether your nutrition needs to change depending on where you're at in your cycle, you're not alone.

Hormones shift throughout the month and can influence everything from metabolism and hydration to gut function and sleep. But does that mean you n...

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Whoop vs Oura – What the Science Says for Triathletes with Professor Shona Halson Oct 10, 2025

Are Wearables Worth It? What Triathletes Should Know About WHOOP and Oura

If you're a triathlete, you're probably obsessed with data. Pace, watts, heart rate, sleep score, HRV, TSB... the list goes on. You’ve either already got a WHOOP or Oura — or you’re tossing up whether one is worth the investm...

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Why Training Hard Isn’t Enough: Lessons from Triathlete Brent Saltmarsh Oct 03, 2025

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....

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5 Triathlon Obsessions That Won’t Improve Your Race and What Will Sep 26, 2025

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...

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3 Race Day Fuel Hacks That Transformed Performances at Sunny Coast 70.3 Sep 19, 2025

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...

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The Worst Nutrition Advice I’ve Seen This Month (and What to Do Instead) Sep 12, 2025

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...

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Creatine Gummies Exposed: Half the Brands Tested Failed Sep 05, 2025

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 ...

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Creatine: What Triathlete's Really Need to Know Sep 02, 2025

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...

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What It Really Takes to Fuel Your First Ironman (Without Cramping, Bonking or GI Issues) Aug 29, 2025

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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Dietitian Approved and AusTriathlon: An Exciting New Partnership Aug 26, 2025

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...

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Why Sleep is the #1 Recovery Tool for Triathletes Aug 22, 2025

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...

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Are You a Burnt-Out Triathlete? Answer These 3 Questions Aug 14, 2025

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...

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