Triathlon Nutrition Blog
Recapping key nutrition lessons learned and top performances from 2023, plus outlining my plans to help you smash your goals in the upcoming year!
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Key Triathlon Moments of 2023
Some epic triathlon moments from the past year that stood out to me include:
- Lucy Charles-Barclay’s record-breaking...
Let’s get real about sports nutrition qualifications...
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As a professional dietitian specialising in triathlon, I’ve invested over $50,000 and 15+ years honing my expertise. This enables me to translate complex sports science into tailored practical advice for your individual needs.
Yet unqualif...
As an endurance athlete, you need ample energy from food to support your gruelling training schedule and crush your triathlon goals. But restrictive diets and inadequate fuelling habits can backfire, plunging you into a state of low energy availability that derails your performance.
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Below, leadi...
Stuck on what to get the triathlete in your life this festive season? We've got you covered with the ultimate triathlon gift guide.
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Below are 20 perfect presents at a range of budgets - from stocking stuffers to big ticket items. There's something for every multisport enthusiast on your list.
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For triathletes working shifts or unpredictable hours, fuelling performance is a unique challenge.
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No set routine means you can’t just cookie-cut a generic training and nutrition program. So how do shift workers successfully periodise nutrition amidst the chaos?
We asked paramedic and 10-year t...
Curious about using a continuous glucose monitor (CGM) to guide your fueling?
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This hot new tech is popping up on more triathlete wrists. But do CGMs actually optimise performance?
To find out, we tapped the expertise of sports dietitian Greg Cox. He recently published a comprehensive review pap...
Feeling stuck in a nutrition funk? Craving junk 24/7? Energy levels in the toilet? It may be time for a reset.
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Luckily, just 3 days is all it takes to regain your equilibrium and get back on track. No prolonged punishment or restrictive detoxes needed.
Let’s walk through how a short sharp shock...
Conquering an open water swim brings a unique set of nutrition challenges.Â
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The cold water, wetsuits, and limited feed zones require some savvy fueling strategies.Â
To help you nail your nutrition for open water events, we tapped the expertise of sports dietitian Greg Shaw. Greg has over 20 yea...
Triathlon is an intoxicating sport that gets under your skin. Once you’ve experienced the thrill of crossing that finish line, it’s hard not to set your sights on the next challenge.
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Whether you’re just starting your multisport journey or have several tris under your belt, structuring your train...
Feeling sluggish, sore, and slow lately? Your training may not be the problem - your sleep is.
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Hitting the pillow at night is when the real gains happen. Quality sleep powers muscle repair, brain function, immunity and so much more. No other recovery tool compares. But in our chronically tired w...
Dive into the physiological differences that distinguish male and female athletes in Part 1 of this 2 part series here.
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Female athletes deserve coaches who understand their unique needs. Pro triathlete Liz Blatchford has a lot to say about optimising training and nutrition for the female form.
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You want to get the most out of your training and racing, but how do you balance using data versus listening to your body?
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It can be confusing to know whether to follow the numbers or trust your intuition.
Gerard Donnelly from Trivello Coaching has been coaching triathletes since 1988 and knows...
