Triathlon Nutrition Blog

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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Nerd Clusters vs Maurten Gels – What’s Better for Fuelling Triathlon? Feb 21, 2025

Can you really swap your Maurten Gels for a handful of Nerd Clusters and still smash your training and racing? Today, we’re diving into the ultimate endurance fuelling showdown—sports nutrition science vs. candy aisle convenience!

If you've ever wondered whether you need expensive sports nutrition ...

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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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Real Triathletes, Real Results, FAST: The TNA Advantage Jan 17, 2025

Ever wonder what actually goes on in my Triathlon Nutrition Academy (TNA)? Well, you’re in luck! In this episode, I invited three inspiring athletes – Ben Meyer, Tony Hampton, and Kathleen Gilton – to share their experiences. We delve into how the program works, the issues they faced when they start...

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Steve's insider secrets to a 64 minute PB at Sunshine Coast 70.3 Jan 10, 2025

Achieving a 64-minute personal best in any triathlon is no small feat, and today, I’m excited to share how one of our incredible athletes, Steve Duquette, smashed his previous record at last year’s Sunshine Coast 70.3. As a dedicated member of the Triathlon Nutrition Academy, Steve’s journey is pack...

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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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