Triathlon Nutrition Blog

Wondering how to fine-tune your nutrition for peak endurance performance?

I’ve got you covered. 

Today, I'll be sharing my top 10 "superfoods" that every endurance athlete should consider incorporating into their diet. I’m not talking about the typical marketing gimmick superfoods; I’m talking about...

Meet Lisa and Paul McDonald. We're diving into Paul's recent gruelling experience with Ultraman Australia. Lisa, armed with her expertise as a member of the Triathlon Nutrition Academy (TNA), played a crucial role in equipping Paul for success. In this blog, we'll explore their journey from training...

How can you know if your nutrition sucks?

Well, bad nutrition can cause big issues in all areas of your body, so there are plenty of warning signs, but they’re easy to miss if you don’t know what to look for. I want to share nine critical signs that your nutrition needs immediate attention.

 1. You ...

Have you ever felt like your body just isn’t cooperating, no matter how hard you train or how well you think you’re eating? You’re not alone. Many athletes experience this, and today’s guest, Laura Hoffman, is no exception. Laura previously struggled with iron absorption issues that severely impacte...

When it comes to sports nutrition, athletes are often bombarded with a plethora of choices. From protein shakes to energy bars and salt tablets, the options seem endless. But what about Coca-Cola as a performance enhancer? You probably didn't see that coming on a sports nutrition blog! But what does...

If you want to perform at your best as an endurance athlete, you need to stay on top of your protein intake. For years we’ve had pretty clear guidelines for what works best but a recent study has come out with the potential to completely reshape what we thought we knew.

Previously we believed that ...

When it comes to athletic performance, nutrition plays a pivotal role. For athletes, particularly those engaged in high-intensity endurance sports like triathlons, understanding caloric needs is crucial. One common question that arises is whether 2000 calories per day is sufficient for a triathlete....

As an aspiring triathlete, you might be wondering how long it takes to prepare for a triathlon. The answer is not straightforward as it depends on various factors such as your current fitness level, the distance of the triathlon, and your personal goals. However, with the guidance of a triathlon die...

As an aspiring triathlete, you're likely aware of the physical and mental preparation required for this endurance event. However, knowing what not to do before a triathlon is just as important as knowing what to do. This guide, curated with insights from a professional triathlon dietitian with 15+ y...

In the world of triathlon, relentless training isn't enough—you need the right fuel to power you through not one, but three sports. The triathlete's diet is more than just food; it's a strategic plan that keeps your energy levels up, recovery fast and performance at its best. So let's break down the...

Triathlons are one of the most challenging (and awesome) multi-sport events, combining swimming, cycling, and running into a single race. Triathletes are dedicated individuals who love to train hard, often balancing training with work and family life. 

They train to test their limits, improve their ...

Triathlon is an endurance sport that requires a significant amount of energy. It consists of three different disciplines: swimming, cycling, and running, all performed in immediate succession over various distances. As such, triathletes need to fuel their bodies appropriately to meet the high energy...