Triathlon Nutrition Academy

What actually happens when you stop winging your nutrition and start doing it properly? In this episode, I’m joined by three brand new Triathlon Nutrition Academy athletes who are right at the beginning of their journey and still remember exactly what it felt like on the outside looking in. From sitting on the fence for months (or years), to finally taking the leap, they share the honest truth about what held them back, what surprised them most and the changes they’ve already noticed in just a few short weeks. If you’ve ever thought “my nutrition is probably fine” or quietly closed the tab when looking at getting help, this conversation is for you. Meet the athletes: Jade Collins – Busy mum from WA, juggling Ironman training, work and family life Curtis Yanish – Age group triathlete from Texas who spent years underfuelled and hangry Stephen Sutherland – 71-year-old athlete with 30 years of racing experience, finally dialling in nutrition In this episode, we cover: Why so many triathletes “wing it” with nutrition (even after years in the sport) The real reason athletes delay investing in their nutrition How underfuelling shows up in training, racing and daily life The biggest early wins from improving nutrition (within weeks, not months) Why recovery nutrition is the missing piece for most triathletes How better fuelling = more energy, faster recovery and better performance The concept of “free speed” through nutrition Common mistakes like fasted training, skipping pre-session fuel and delaying recovery What surprised these athletes most once they joined TNA Why nutrition is not an optional extra in triathlon Timestamps: 00:00 – Meet the athletes and their backgrounds 03:40 – Why a 30-year triathlete finally focused on nutrition 05:20 – Sitting on the sidelines and the “secret bank account” 07:00 – Constant bonking, low energy and underfuelling 12:30 – Finding time for nutrition (even with a busy life) 14:10 – Nutrition as “free speed” 17:20 – Biggest surprises after joining TNA 18:00 – Underfuelled training and calorie misconceptions 19:00 – The importance of recovery nutrition 21:10 – Changes implemented straight away 23:00 – From reactive to proactive fuelling 28:00 – What they’re most excited to learn next 31:50 – Advice for triathletes sitting on the fence 42:00 – Why waiting costs more than starting Key takeaways: You can’t out-train poor nutrition Eating enough carbohydrates is critical for performance Recovery starts immediately after training, not hours later Fuelling properly improves both performance and daily life Nutrition is the fourth leg of triathlon Ready to stop winging it? If you’re tired of guessing your nutrition, bonking mid-session or feeling wrecked after training, it’s time to get a plan. Head to dietitianapproved.com/academy and get on the waitlist for the next intake. Because nutrition isn’t an optional extra. It’s the piece that holds everything together. Links & Resources Download the FREE audio series The 5 Biggest Nutrition Mistakes Costing You Time on Race Day SUPPORT THE PODCAST HERE CONNECT WITH TARYN Website | Instagram | Facebook | YouTube The Triathlon Nutrition Academy® is a podcast by Dietitian Approved®. All rights reserved.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.