Triathlon Nutrition Blog
Hydrogen water for triathletes shows a small, real effect on recovery markers like muscle soreness and creatine kinase, but almost no meaningful effect on endurance performance. The study driving the marketing used 1,260 to 2,520 mL a day, three to six times the dose in consumer tablets, which works...
If you’re an age-group triathlete spending hours researching gels, supplements and race day strategies… but still feeling flat, fatigued or stuck, this might hit a nerve.
Because here’s the truth:
You’re probably focusing on the wrong things.
After working with thousands of triathletes over the l...
 Training hard but still underperforming? This might be why
If you’re an age-group triathlete putting in the hours but not getting the results you expect, your nutrition could be the missing link.
In 2026, I’m seeing a new wave of nutrition mistakes creeping in alongside the old classics. And the ...
Why You’re Still Struggling With Your Triathlon Nutrition (Even Though You’re Doing Everything Right)
You’re training consistently.
You’re trying to eat well.
You’re ticking all the boxes.
But your energy is still all over the place. Some days you feel strong, other days you feel like you’ve been ...
You’ve seen it everywhere.
On protein powders.
On cereal boxes.
On sports gels.
On recipe blogs.
“Dietitian-approved.”
But what does that actually mean?
Is it regulated?
Is it evidence-based?
Or is it just a clever marketing phrase?
Let’s unpack it.
First: Who Can Call Themselves a Dietitian?
In Aus...
Triathletes are no strangers to going all in. But what happens when you throw yourself into Ironman training with zero experience and think you can out-train a poor diet?
This is exactly what Daniel Walker did. In true Type A style, Dan went from never having done a triathlon to crossing the Ironma...
Triathletes, you train hard, invest in gear and follow structured programs, yet you might still be underperforming on race day. Why? Because you're relying on generic nutrition advice that doesn’t match your unique physiology.
This blog dives into the power of "N=1" – the scientific principle that ...
Are you a time-poor triathlete juggling family, work and training?
Meet Brian Joseph – a full-time professional, dad of three and Triathlon Nutrition Academy (TNA) graduate who recently shaved 45 minutes off his 70.3 PB. All while navigating a year of sleep deprivation, sick kids and a wife travell...
It’s that time of year again. Race season is in full swing here in Australia, and the Christmas parties are coming in hot. Meanwhile, our northern hemisphere triathletes are deep into off-season base building or burie...
If you're a triathlete, you've likely heard of James Lawrence — aka the Iron Cowboy. Completing one Ironman is impressive. Doing 100 of them, on 100 consecutive days? That's next-level bonkers.
But what does it actually take to fuel such a feat? And what can everyday age group triathletes learn fro...
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...
A new chapter for Dietitian Approved.
We’re thrilled to share some exciting news! Kelly Estes has joined Dietitian Approved as our Chief Operating Officer (COO).
Kelly isn’t new to our community. He’s a Triathlon Nutrition Academy alumnus and passionate advocate for triathlon nutrition education. ...
