Nailing Your First Ironman Starts with Nutrition

If you're a triathlete staring down the barrel of your first Ironman, chances are you're already deep into the training grind. Long sessions, early mornings, constant hunger and wondering if you're actually going to survive race day. Sound familiar?

While you’ve likely locked in your coach, structured your sessions and planned the logistics, there’s one area that often gets left to chance: your nutrition.

And here's the truth bomb, you can’t wing an Ironman and expect to enjoy it.

In this blog, we unpack the real-life journey of TNA athlete Steve Duquette, who just completed his first Ironman at Ironman Canada. He felt strong all day, avoided the dreaded GI blow-up and didn’t cramp once. Let’s break down what worked and what you can apply to your own race prep.

The Missing Link: Why Nutrition Gave Steve the Confidence to Step Up

When Steve first started triathlon, the thought of tackling a full Ironman felt ridiculous.

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