Triathlon Nutrition Blog

How Do You Lose Weight When Training for a Triathlon? May 30, 2025

You're logging endless kilometres in the pool, on the bike and in your running shoes. Your training plan is meticulous. Yet somehow, the numbers on the scale refuse to budge. If you're feeling exhausted, constantly hungry and frustrated that you’re not losing body fat despite all that training, you'...

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FORM Goggles Review: Game-Changer or Waste of Money? May 23, 2025

If you've ever found yourself 300 meters from the buoy on race day or struggling to maintain pace during training, there might be a high-tech solution out there for you.

No magic bullet will ever replace good old fashioned swim training, but could FORM Smart Goggles be game changer?

Or are they ju...

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Long Ride Fuelling: 5 Real Food Ideas from a Sports Dietitian May 16, 2025

Let's be honest – choking down another gel at hour three on a long ride isn't anyone's idea of fun. 

If you’re done with flavour fatigue, you’ve been struggling with nasty GI issues or you’ve crawled home like a zombie after bonking mid-ride, this episode is for you.

While gels and sports nutritio...

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Creatine Gummies vs Powder: Which One Actually Works? May 09, 2025

Creatine is having a serious moment right now! From bodybuilders to busy mums, we’re all being told to jump on the creatine bandwagon to  improve our strength, muscle mass and performance.

And to sweeten the deal, creatine is now available in the form of convenient and tasty gummies 

 that claim t...

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The Triathlete’s Guide to Thyroid Nutrition May 02, 2025

Nailing your training but can't shift those stubborn kilos? Maybe you’re battling gut issues despite a dialled-in nutrition plan or even dragging yourself through sessions after a solid 8 hours sleep. 

If this sounds all too familiar, it might be that your thyroid has been flying under the radar.

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Heart Rate Variability (HRV) for Triathletes: What It Is, Why It Matters & How to Track It Apr 25, 2025

Do you ever wake up feeling shattered but you just make yourself train hard anyway?

I know it sounds like the thing you should do, but is that actually the best thing for your recovery, your performance and ultimately, your body?

As triathletes, we’re masters at tracking watts, pace, and heart rat...

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How an Epilepsy Diagnosis Didn’t Hold Aditya Back from Triathlon Apr 18, 2025

From Seizures to Start Lines: The Inspiring Journey of Aditya Mehta

What would you do if you were told you couldn’t swim, drive or safely play sport—because of a medical diagnosis you received at just 4 years old?

For Aditya Mehta, the answer has always been: challenge it.

Diagnosed with epilepsy...

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From Award-Winning Businesswoman to Triathlete: Why Winging It with Nutrition Didn’t Work for Jo Hurley Apr 11, 2025

Meet Jo Hurley — mum of four, award-winning businesswoman, and now, unstoppable triathlete.

She’s gone from leading boardrooms to chasing finish lines, proving that it’s never too late to start something new. But despite her laser-sharp focus and a schedule that allowed her to train like a pro, Jo ...

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How to Maximise Your Triathlon Performance in Less Training Time Apr 04, 2025

You’ve got all the gear. Your bike’s dialled. Your training plan is on point. But you’re dragging yourself through every session, and that spark you had at the start of the season? Gone.

You're constantly tired. Recovery is slow. Motivation is slipping.

Or maybe you’re still going through the moti...

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Triathlon with Type 2 Diabetes: Tony Hampton’s Journey to Weight Loss & Blood Sugar Control Mar 28, 2025

Picture this: you're a dedicated triathlete, passionate about your sport and you’ve got a chronic condition that complicates every step of your training. 

My guest today is Tony Hampton and I’ll admit, he joined Triathlon Nutrition Academy (TNA) doubting whether I could help him at all. Spoiler ale...

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Ironman’s New Bike Hydration Rules: What You Need to Know Mar 28, 2025

If you're racing an Ironman this season and you don’t want to be disqualified, I’m sharing some crucial information you need to know. As of 17th of March, the Ironman rules have changed which means that your current hydration set up may now be illegal.

Ironman has introduced new race regulations th...

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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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