Triathlon Nutrition Blog
Training Hard but Still Underperforming?
If you’re putting in the work with your training - ticking off sessions, following a plan, even working with a coach - but still feel like something’s missing, you’re not alone.
Nutrition is often the missing link for age group triathletes. Most train like ...
If you're training hard but not seeing the results you deserve, Edward Walsh's story is about to light a fire under you.
Edward is no average age group triathlete. He's a full-time emergency physician juggling 12-hour night shifts, on-call chaos and family life - yet he still managed to take 65 min...
Are You Outsourcing Your Nutrition to AI?
If you're a time-poor triathlete juggling training, work and life, it's tempting to let an app or AI tool do the thinking for you. From macro calculators to pre-loaded meal plans, these tools promise simplicity and structure - two things every busy athlete ...
GLP-1 receptor agonists like semaglutide (Ozempic, Wegovy) have quickly gained attention for their dramatic effects on weight loss and appetite control. But what happens when these medications enter the world of endurance sport? For triathletes and other athletes training long hours and pushing perf...
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...
I’m thrilled to share some big news with you – Dietitian Approved has officially partnered with AusTriathlon as their trusted nutrition education partner.
This means triathletes across Australia will now have access to evidence-based, practical nutrition strategies designed to help them train harde...
18 years ago, Kathleen dipped her toe into the world of triathlon, then life, winter training and family demands got in the way. When she finally returned, she knew she needed to do it differently.
She didn’t want to spend another season second-guessing her nutrition or dealing with stomach issues ...
When Kelly Estes returned to triathlon after years away, he quickly realised that training alone wasn’t going to cut it. He had tried to piece together his nutrition using articles, YouTube videos and podcasts, but nothing quite clicked.
💬 “I didn’t find that sweet spot until I found the Triathlon ...
You’ve got all the gear. Your bike’s dialled. Your training plan is on point. But you’re dragging yourself through every session, and that spark you had at the start of the season? Gone.
You're constantly tired. Recovery is slow. Motivation is slipping.
Or maybe you’re still going through the moti...
Ever wonder what actually goes on in my Triathlon Nutrition Academy (TNA)? Well, you’re in luck! In this episode, I invited three inspiring athletes – Ben Meyer, Tony Hampton, and Kathleen Gilton – to share their experiences. We delve into how the program works, the issues they faced when they start...
Achieving a 64-minute personal best in any triathlon is no small feat, and today, I’m excited to share how one of our incredible athletes, Steve Duquette, smashed his previous record at last year’s Sunshine Coast 70.3. As a dedicated member of the Triathlon Nutrition Academy, Steve’s journey is pack...
Could you be sabotaging your race-day performance with the wrong pre-race foods?
Having worked with triathletes for the past 16 years, I've seen far too many show up to a race with no clear plan for their nutrition and undoing the months of hard training they put in. I don’t want that to happen to ...
