Triathlon Nutrition Blog

From Couch to Ironman at 48: A Triathlete’s Nutrition Journey Mar 09, 2026

Starting triathlon later in life can feel intimidating. Many age group triathletes wonder if they’ve missed the boat or if it’s too late to build the fitness needed for long course racing.

But what if you went from doing zero exercise to completing multiple Ironmans… starting at 48 years old?

That...

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Ironman’s New On-Course Hydration: What It Means for Your Race Nutrition Plan Feb 13, 2026

 If you’re racing an Ironman or Ironman 70.3 this year, pay attention.

Ironman has changed its on-course hydration globally. On the surface, it looks like a simple supplier swap. In reality, it has big implications for how you fuel, hydrate and execute your race.

If you’ve been relyi...

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Do You Really Need Electrolyte Drinks? The Truth About Hydration for Triathletes Oct 28, 2025

Electrolyte drinks are everywhere right now.

They're popping up on podcasts, in influencer morning routines and on supermarket shelves.

But are they really necessary for everyone?

I recently spoke with the Australian Financial Review about this exact question for their article, “Electrolyte Drin...

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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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