Triathlon Nutrition Blog
 When it comes to pushing yourself as a triathlete, the Ultra355 is up there!
It’s a 3-day endurance event not for the faint-hearted. Over three big days, you swim 5km, ride 300km, and run 50km.
Recently Triathlon Nutrition Academy athlete, Jody Walker, competed and not only finished as the first...
Rather than count calories, I’d suggest you learn to eat to fuel your body, without having to track everything you put in your mouth!
Counter intuitive for many triathletes I know - those over-achieving personality types who love data, numbers, keeping track and keeping control.
I’m not saying sto...
When it comes to nutrition, triathlon is different to any other sport because you're training and fuelling for 3 sports not 1!
When you have that dialled in – you will have more energy, get to your ideal body composition, recover faster, perform better in the second/third session for the day and no...
I'm a big advocate for nutrition. Your body is the number 1 thing that will get you to the finish line.
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Yet most triathletes see a dietitian LAST, after they've:
- Tried and failed to get their ideal body composition
- Tried every random fad or quick fix diet
- Struggled with fuelling and vomite...
 When it comes to Triathlon Nutrition there's A LOT you can do to maximise your performance.
Once you’ve figured out the basics of the sport – what you put in your mouth is the next thing you need to turn your attention to (BEFORE you drop $20K on a new bike) because nutrition really is the fourth ...
Why aiming for 120g of carbs per hour is a mistake
This statement may be seen as controversial - but if I don't say it, then who will!??
Putting my Advanced Sports Dietitian's hat on, I can tell you that aiming for 120g of carbs an hour is a mistake!
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And let me tell you why...
For the majori...
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I like to take a holistic approach to triathlon. I’ve got the nutrition side covered but feel it’s of value to bring in experts to help you in other areas.
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Triathlon is a crazy sport. Training for three sports means you’re up ea...
Signs you might not be eating enough to support triathlon training
How do you know if you’re eating enough to support training for three sports?Â
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The body is smart. It will give you some warning signs if you’re not fuelling properly. Some warning signs will be a light touch like a feather, othe...
What is a Hydrogel? Does it improve endurance performance?
Hydrogel technology is making a wave in the sports nutrition scene with products like Maurten hitting the market.
But what is a hydrogel? And is it beneficial to endurance performance?
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I asked Andy King, exercise physiologist at the Au...
Real food ideas for on the bike
Are you sick of sucking back gels and sports drinks all the time?
Are you looking for more real food options to use during exercise?
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Over the years, I’ve definitely seen a movement away from commercial sports nutrition products to more real foods on the bike. Bu...
 Tips for food prep and organisation for the time poor athlete
Eating for optimal health and performance doesn’t happen by accident. Think of the food choices you make when you’re time poor or in a rush…
- You’re more likely to get takeaway or eat out
- You’re more likely to grab and go whatever is...
Eating for Immunity: Ideas to help you stay well this winter
Now that the colder months are upon us, it’s time to be proactive with our nutrition for the best immune system defence.Â
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For active people, immune function plays a role not only in fighting off infections but also in promoting tissue...
