Triathlon Nutrition Blog
If youâre a dedicated age-group triathlete pushing yourself through sessions but feeling flat, foggy or frustrated, you might be riding the burnout line without even realising it.
Burnout doesnât always look like sobbing into your goggles or selling your bike. More often, itâs a subtle slide into c...
Is Your EVOO as Powerful as Ibuprofen?
As a triathlete, youâre no stranger to inflammation. Whether itâs from smashing long bricks, pushing through interval sets or trying to juggle life stress alongside training, your body is under constant pressure. While ibuprofen might be a go-to for quick reli...
Still winging your nutrition? Youâre not alone, and youâre definitely not the only one suffering through long rides cramping, bonking mid-race or living off gels and hope.
In this milestone 200th episode of the Triathlon Nutrition Academy podcast, four everyday triathletesâChris, Becky, Steve and T...
As a triathlete, you train hard. But are you giving your body the right tools to recover and build strength? One hot topic in the nutrition space is the rise of plant-based eating. So today, weâre tackling the big question: Is plant-based protein as effective as animal protein when it comes to muscl...
If youâre an age-group triathlete still chasing race weight or skipping breakfast thinking itâll burn more fat, itâs time for a reality check.
Despite the endless podcasts, YouTube gurus and blog posts, some triathlon nutrition myths just wonât die. And in 2025, athletes are still falling for outda...
Feel Like Youâre Training Hard But Still Underperforming?
If you're smashing out sessions, eating âhealthyâ and still not seeing the results you deserveâyou're not alone.
As a sports dietitian working exclusively with triathletes, I see the same problems time and time again. In this post, I'm walk...
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 didnât 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 wasnât going to cut it. He had tried to piece together his nutrition using articles, YouTube videos and podcasts, but nothing quite clicked.
đŹ âI didnât find that sweet spot until I found the Triathlon ...
Are You Training Hard But Still Underperforming?
If youâre an age-group triathlete smashing big training blocks, chasing PBs and wondering why your results donât match the effort, this oneâs for you.
In this post, we dive into how Troy Bauerle went from regular injuries and average race results to...
If youâre a triathlete chasing performance, you already know nutrition is your fourth discipline. But hereâs a hard truth: not all sports drinks are created equal - and choosing the wrong one could mean GI issues, under-fuelling or simply bonking at the worst possible moment.
In this deep dive, weâ...
When Samantha Zeps first got into triathlon, she never imagined sheâd be standing on the top step of the podium â let alone qualifying for the Ironman World Championships in Kona.
A full-time professional, busy mum and dedicated age-group athlete, Sam was already training hard and showing up consis...
Youâre training hard. Youâve got your swim, bike and run sessions scheduled in, maybe even some strength training. But if your nutrition isnât dialled in, you could be flushing all that hard work down the drain.
In this post, I want to shine a light on something most triathletes never calculate: th...
