Triathlon Nutrition Blog

Microplastics & Performance: What Every Triathlete Should Know Mar 14, 2025

You're checking all the right boxes to optimise your performance - good fuel, hydration, sleep and recovery. No way would you put anything toxic into your body. 

But what if there’s an invisible substance leaking into your system without you even knowing?

I’m talking about microplastics and they'r...

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How Masters Triathletes Can Stay Fast After 50 with Joe Friel Mar 06, 2025

In a world obsessed with youth in sports, there's a quiet revolution happening among athletes in their 50s, 60s, 70s and beyond. These masters of endurance aren't just participating – they're demolishing expectations and rewriting the rules of athletic performance. It’s fantastic to see and gives me...

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Key Nutrients for Masters Triathletes: Fuelling for Performance & Longevity Feb 28, 2025

If you're a masters triathlete, you already know that training in your 40s, 50s, and beyond isn’t the same as it was in your 20s. Recovery takes longer, muscle maintenance becomes more important, and let’s be honest—energy levels aren’t always what they used to be. But the good news? The right triat...

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Key Nutrients for a Vegan Triathlete: How to Optimise Your Triathlon Nutrition Feb 14, 2025

One of the most common questions I get asked is, “Can you help with triathlon nutrition as a vegan?” The short answer? Absolutely.

My entire approach to nutrition is built around education—not just handing out meal plans or telling you what to eat, but teaching you how to fuel your body so you can ...

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How to Stay Motivated in Triathlon – Insights from Mark Allen: Part 2 Feb 07, 2025

Welcome back to part 2 of my conversation with the incredible Mark Allen! 

Dubbed the greatest endurance athlete of all time by ESPN, Mark is sharing the secrets behind his amazing results. Today in particular we’re focusing on mindset and motivation.

If you haven’t heard part 1 yet, I highly reco...

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How to Stay Motivated in Triathlon – Insights from Mark Allen: Part 1 Jan 31, 2025

Mark Allen is widely regarded as one of the greatest triathletes of all time. ESPN hailed him as the greatest endurance athlete, and with six victories at the Ironman World Championship, he has cemented his legacy as a true legend in the sport. His journey from a curious spectator to a dominant cham...

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Why Your Training Plan Isn’t Enough: The Missing Piece to Smashing Your PB Jan 24, 2025

Have you ever felt like, no matter how hard you work or how much training you do, you aren’t achieving the results you’re capable of?

I’m not surprised.

You’re probably falling into the same trap I’ve seen so many triathletes fall into: ignoring their nutrition.
While an excellent training plan is ...

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New Year, New PR: Nutrition Goals for Triathletes Jan 03, 2025

Welcome back to the Triathlon Nutrition Academy podcast for another year!

I still can't believe we're in 2025, but I hope you had an amazing holiday season filled with family, friends, relaxation, and perhaps a bit of training too.

The start of a new year is when a lot of us are setting set ambiti...

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The 12 days of Triathlon Nutrition Dec 13, 2024

2024 is almost over and I for one, am glad. It’s been a year of challenges and I’m ready to start the next chapter in 2025.  But before that, there’s still a few weeks of festive year. And, in the spirit of the season, I'm sharing 12 transformative tips to get you through the holiday season. 

While...

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How many calories should you be eating as a triathlete? Dec 06, 2024

How many calories should you be eating each day as a triathlete?

I’m asked this question constantly, but it’s not as simple as just giving you a number. There are so many factors to consider and a lot of misinformation that can confuse things. Don’t worry though! This week, I’m breaking down the to...

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Fat adaptation and metabolic flexibility: Should you train your body to burn more fat? Nov 29, 2024

We're back with part two of my conversation with Sam Shepherd, a researcher and fellow nutrition enthusiast, diving into the science of energy production.

Last week, we explored carbohydrates in detail, so be sure to catch up on that episode. Today, we’re discussing the benefits—and drawbacks—of fa...

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The carbohydrate advantage: Can more carbs help you go the distance? Nov 22, 2024

Carbohydrates and Fats are the body’s main sources of energy in endurance sports and getting them right can make or break your race day. 

That’s why I invited Sam Shepard, a researcher and fellow nutrition enthusiast, onto the TNA podcast to discuss the science of energy production and how you can ...

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