Meet Jo Hurley — mum of four, award-winning businesswoman, and now, unstoppable triathlete.

She’s gone from leading boardrooms to chasing finish lines, proving that it’s never too late to start something new. But despite her laser-sharp focus and a schedule that allowed her to train like a pro, Jo quickly discovered that her approach to fuelling wasn’t cutting it.

Because let’s be honest — you wouldn’t turn up to a race without training. You wouldn’t line up for an Ironman without a pacing strategy. So why are so many triathletes still winging their nutrition?

When Work Ethic Meets Misguided Fuelling

After selling her successful audit firm and stepping away from the corporate world, Jo found herself in early retirement — with the freedom and flexibility to train properly for the first time in her life.

She threw herself into swim, bike, run with the same determination that built her business. But when it came to fuelling that training? She was completely guessing.

She was piecing...

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 alert - I did.

After navigating the complexities of Type 2 diabetes for over 25 years, Tony had tried everything to lose weight and get his blood sugar under control. He experimented with all sorts of diets and training regimens, but inevitably kept crashing when he hit the 2 hour mark.

Since working together in TNA, Tony’s results have been outstanding and in this conversation, we talk about his journey to weight loss, blood sugar control and what he’s learned about fuelling his body properly as a triathlete with type 2 diabetes.

Don’t Be Scared of Carbohydrates

One of the most significant shifts in Tony’s nutrition strategy was his approach to carbohydrates. Previously, he adopted a low-...