Triathlon Nutrition Blog

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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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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