Triathlon Nutrition Blog

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...

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 cr...

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...

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...

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 ambitiou...

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 ...

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 top...

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 fat...

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 u...

Around this time last year I shared my list of gift suggestions for triathletes in episode 120 (definitely worth a listen if you haven’t done so already!). This year I’m back with four of Santa's helpers (who are also exceptional triathletes) to share 25 of their top Christmas gift ideas. 

From esse...

As the official race nutrition products for Ironman events, Maurten gels have gained a lot of popularity among endurance athletes. But with two big options on the market, Gel 100 and Gel 160, it can be difficult to know what the right choice is for you. Today I’m breaking down the differences betwee...

As a sports dietitian I’ve studied for years to help you use nutrition to achieve your performance and health goals.  

That’s why it frustrates me to no end that people go to literally every other source (like Dr. Google, blogs, podcasts, YouTube, magazines) before talking to an expert.

People would...