Triathlon Nutrition Blog

How to Train and Perform with Type 1 Diabetes: What Every Triathlete Needs to Know Nov 21, 2025

Training with Type 1 Diabetes? Here's What You Need to Know

For triathletes living with type 1 diabetes (T1D), training isn’t just about nailing swim-bike-run. There’s a fourth leg that adds another layer of complexity: glucose management.

This blog dives into key takeaways from Episode 216 of the T...

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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 as...

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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 aler...

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Calcium Jul 13, 2017


Calcium is one of the most important minerals in our body. In fact, without calcium we wouldn’t be able to stand or eat as 99% of our calcium is in our bones and teeth!

A small amount of calcium is also dissolved in the blood and is essential for our heart, muscles, blood and nerves. In fact, every ...

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