Triathlon Nutrition Blog

How Many Calories Should a Triathlete Eat? May 03, 2024

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...

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The Nutrient Deficiencies That Are Killing Your Triathlon Race Times Apr 18, 2024

As a triathlete that loves to push their body to the limit, maintaining a balanced intake of essential nutrients is vital. Unfortunately, nutrient deficiencies are a common problem that can significantly impact your training and racing performance. Sometimes without you even knowing there's a proble...

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Transforming Body and Mind: Chris Kenon’s journey into Triathlon Mar 22, 2024

Embarking on a journey towards triathlon is not just about physical endurance; it's about mental fortitude and personal transformation. Join me as we dive into the inspiring story of Chris Kenon, a triathlete from North Carolina, USA, as she shares her remarkable journey from a complete novice to a ...

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Improve Your Performance by Improving Training Availability Mar 08, 2024

Training availability is an important consideration for every high-performance endurance athlete. Illness or injury can leave you unable to train properly and set your goals back weeks or even months. Fellow sports dietitian Dane Baker joins me to share practical tips for improving our immune system...

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Swim Smarter: Expert Tips to Fix Common Technique Mistakes Feb 23, 2024

Want to transform from flailing to fast and fluid in the water? Effortless Swimming coach Brenton Ford shares his insider view on frequent flaws undermining many triathletes’ swim potential.

As a leading technique guru analysing thousands of underwater videos, he’s honed an eagle eye for subtle thi...

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Strategies to fuel for triathlon when you have no appetite with Jody Walker Feb 09, 2024

Proper fueling is essential for triathletes to get optimal performance during intense training and competitions. Some athletes, like Jody Walker, find themselves without an appetite, making it challenging to consume the necessary calories and nutrients. Jody joins me on the podcast for the third tim...

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Must-Read Book for Female Athletes: Up to Speed Jan 26, 2024

It was an absolute thrill to chat with journalist and author Christine Yu about her groundbreaking new book “Up to Speed: The Groundbreaking Science of Female Athletes”.

This epic 500+ page volume comprehensively synthesizes the latest science around optimising women’s health and performance in s...

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Nutrition Game Changers: Success Secrets from TNA Alumni Jan 12, 2024

 

 

 

 

To dive deeper, listen to the Triathlon Nutrition Academy Podcast, EP 128 - Nutrition Game Changers: Success Secrets from TNA Alumni   

If you are interested in learning more about the Triathlon Nutrition Academy Program and what it can do for you, head HERE to learn more.

 

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Five Triathlon Sports Nutrition Trends for 2024 Jan 05, 2024

Stay ahead of the curve on the latest sports nutrition developments with an inside look at key trends on the rise.

 

As an advanced sports dietitian and high performance triathlon coach, I’m keeping tabs on emerging evidence, new technologies and shifts in thinking that impact how athletes fuel be...

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Triathlon Triumphs: The year that was 2023 Dec 07, 2023

Recapping key nutrition lessons learned and top performances from 2023, plus outlining my plans to help you smash your goals in the upcoming year!

 

Key Triathlon Moments of 2023

Some epic triathlon moments from the past year that stood out to me include:

  • Lucy Charles-Barclay’s record-breaking...
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How Much I Invest in My Nutrition Education Nov 30, 2023

Let’s get real about sports nutrition qualifications...

 

As a professional dietitian specialising in triathlon, I’ve invested over $50,000 and 15+ years honing my expertise. This enables me to translate complex sports science into tailored practical advice for your individual needs.

Yet unqualif...

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Female Athlete Series: Part 3: Relative Energy Deficiency in Sport with Dane Baker Nov 23, 2023

As an endurance athlete, you need ample energy from food to support your gruelling training schedule and crush your triathlon goals. But restrictive diets and inadequate fuelling habits can backfire, plunging you into a state of low energy availability that derails your performance.

 

Below, leadi...

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