Triathlon Nutrition Academy

A proper understanding of protein intake is crucial for getting your best performance in endurance sports. For years we’ve had pretty clear guidelines for what works best but a recent study has come out with the potential to completely reshape what we thought we knew. That’s what we’re discussing in today’s episode of the TNA podcast. I’ll go into the study, the findings, and the practical applications for triathletes. Previously we believed that consuming more than 20 grams of protein in one sitting was redundant and that any excess would be wasted. Because of this nutrition guidelines were to spread protein intake evenly throughout the day which would optimise muscle protein synthesis. However, this new study challenges that foundational concept. What is the new research?The study was a randomised control trial, widely considered the gold standard in research due to its controlled and double-blind setup. To achieve precise tracking, researchers gave cows isotope amino acid infusions which became incorporated into the milk proteins produced by those cows. Athletes were given different amounts of this traceable milk protein, allowing researchers to trace how amino acids moved through their bodies post-consumption. Remarkably, those who consumed 100 grams of protein had a 19% higher muscle protein synthesis rate over four hours and a 30% higher rate over 12 hours compared to the 25-gram group. Only 15% of the excess protein was oxidised, while 85% was utilised effectively! Practical ImplicationsSo, if there is no threshold for protein should you focus on eating huge amounts of protein in your diet? No definitely not. Balancing protein intake throughout the day is still practical, especially for recovery from multiple daily training sessions. Also, even if it would be beneficial to consume 100grams of protein it’s just not practical for most people to consume such large portions. To put it in perspective a 100-gram protein intake equates to a 320-gram steak, a 350-gram chicken breast, 16 eggs, 850 grams of firm tofu or 1.2 kilos of high-protein Chobani yogurt. So the takeaway here should not be to consume massive amounts of protein in one sitting but to understand that achieving your overall protein needs is more critical than evenly spacing every meal. Listener QuestionThis week's listener question comes from Rob Stent, a 67-year-old triathlete from New Zealand. He asks what key points an older athlete should focus on in their nutritional strategy to support training and racing and to maintain good health so they can continue in the sport. I’m not giving any specialised advice here, but in general, there are some big hitters triathletes of this age group should focus on. Protein: As we age we become resistant to protein so it’s crucial for older athletes to meet their daily daily protein requirements and ensure effective recovery. Energy Intake: Metabolic rate can decrease with age, requiring a focus on nutrient-rich, calorie-sufficient diets. Calcium and Vitamin D: These nutrients are vital in combating osteoporosis. As you age, your calcium needs increase, and vitamin D synthesis decreases, making supplements or adjustments essential. I’d love to know what you think about this new research and if it will change how you plan your protein intake. Join the discussion in the Dietitian Approved Crew Facebook group, and until next time, keep fueling smart and training hard! REFERENCE: The anabolic response to protein ingestion during recovery from exercise has no upper limit in magnitude and duration in vivo in humans. Jorn Trommelen, Glenn A.A. van Lieshout, Jean Nyakayiru, Andrew M. Holwerda, Joey S.J. Smeets, Floris K. Hendriks, Janneau M.X. van Kranenburg, Antoine H. Zorenc, Joan M. Senden, Joy P.B. Goessens, Annemie P. Gijsen, Luc J.C. van Loon, The anabolic response to protein ingestion during recovery from exercise has no upper limit in magnitude and duration in vivo in humans, Cell Reports Medicine,Volume 4, Issue 12,2023,101324,ISSN 2666-3791,https://doi.org/10.1016/j.xcrm.2023.101324. LINKS: Check how well you’re doing when it comes to your nutrition with our 50 step checklist to Triathlon Nutrition Mastery: dietitianapproved.com/checklist Start working on your nutrition now with my Triathlon Nutrition Kickstart course: dietitianapproved.com/kickstart It’s for you if you’re a triathlete and you feel like you’ve got your training under control and you’re ready to layer in your nutrition. It's your warmup on the path to becoming a SUPERCHARGED triathlete – woohoo! 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We are back! So much has happened in the sports nutrition space over the last few months and I’m so excited to be in my recording space to get you caught up! There’s too much to discuss in this one episode so I’ll be hitting you with news for the next few weeks, but today I want to talk about the new hydration sponsor on course for the North American Ironman events: Mortal Hydration. What is Mortal Hydration? Ironman announced early this year that they're phasing out Gatorade Endurance and introducing Mortal Hydration for their North American events. This change is not global, so our friends in Australia and the UK can breathe a sigh of relief. But if you’re heading to a North American race, you need to be prepared. Unlike Gatorade Endurance, which is a carbohydrate-rich sports drink, Mortal Hydration is more of a hydration formula with considerably less carbohydrate content. Here’s a quick comparison: Gatorade Endurance: 620 mg of sodium and 46 grams of carbohydrate per bottle. Mortal Hydration: 460 mg of sodium (or 920mg in the salty version) and only 10 grams of carbohydrate per bottle. Preparing for the Change: As you can see the two drinks differ significantly. If your fueling strategy relied heavily on Gatorade Endurance for carbs and electrolytes, you'll need to rethink your plan. I know that it can be frustrating, especially if you've been prepping for an Ironman for months or even years, but it’s crucial to stay flexible and give your body what it needs. You can’t just drink more Mortal Hydration to compensate for the lower carbohydrate content as your sodium intake would get dangerous quickly. Instead, find an alternative source of carbohydrates that can complement the electrolytes from Mortal Hydration. Be prepared to be more self-sufficient, especially on the bike leg, so you don't end up under-fueled It is also important to consider that while Gatorade Endurance is fairly easy to purchase in person, Mortal Hydration is currently only available for purchase online. This is just another layer of planning you’ll need to consider in your fueling plan. Listener Question: At the end of the episode, I address a question from Laurie in Greenville, North Carolina, about managing nutrition with gastroparesis while training for triathlons. Gastroparesis is slow gut mobility and poses unique challenges in ensuring adequate nutrition during endurance events. While I don’t have the details to give Laurie personalised advice, I can suggest a few steps to take: Medical Review: Consult with a sports physician to address the underlying causes and explore potential treatments. Work with a Qualified Sports Dietitian: Customise your nutrition strategy to accommodate your condition and specific needs. Strategic Gut Training: Gradually train your gut to handle the nutrition plan suited for your condition. Thanks for having me in your ears today. It’s great to be back and I look forward to catching up more in the coming weeks. Until then, stay fueled and stay informed! LINKS: Check how well you’re doing when it comes to your nutrition with our 50 step checklist to Triathlon Nutrition Mastery: dietitianapproved.com/checklist Start working on your nutrition now with my Triathlon Nutrition Kickstart course: dietitianapproved.com/kickstart It’s for you if you’re a triathlete and you feel like you’ve got your training under control and you’re ready to layer in your nutrition. It's your warmup on the path to becoming a SUPERCHARGED triathlete – woohoo! Join the waitlist for our next opening of the Triathlon Nutrition Academy www.dietitianapproved.com/academy Website: www.dietitianapproved.com Instagram: @Dietitian.Approved @triathlonnutritionacademy Facebook: www.facebook.com/DietitianApproved The Triathlon Nutrition Academy is a podcast by Dietitian Approved. All rights reserved. www.dietitianapproved.com/academy Dietitian Approved acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, The Turrbal and Jagera peoples. We pay our respects to their elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Here’s the truth about triathlon race nutrition… Failing to plan is planning to fail. So many triathletes completely wing it when it comes to race nutrition. They’re not prepared at all or it’s way too late. They haven’t practised and rehearsed and that can end badly on race day. You spend months training in preparation for the big day - why would you leave something like race day nutrition to chance? If you want to be successful on race day, whatever that looks like for you - you need to start preparing early. When do you start planning? That will depend on the distance you’re racing. Tune in for my dietitian approved tips to get organised with your race nutrition plan depending on the next event you’re preparing for. We know that athletes with a plan perform better than those that don’t. Connect with me here: To learn more about the Triathlon Nutrition Academy, head HERE | www.dietitianapproved.com/academy See behind-the-scenes action on Instagram: www.instagram.com/dietitian.approved Follow along on Facebook: www.facebook.com/DietitianApproved Join our FREE Dietitian Approved Crew Facebook group: facebook.com/groups/DietitianApprovedCrew Enjoying the podcast? Let me know what you loved about it and what you learnt by tagging me @dietitian.approved on Instagram!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Embarking on a journey towards triathlon is not just about physical endurance; it's about mental fortitude and personal transformation. Join me as we dive into the inspiring story of Chris Kenon, a triathlete from North Carolina, USA, as she shares her remarkable journey from complete novice to seasoned competitor. Learning to Swim with YouTube:Chris didn’t plan to be a triathlete. She was a runner, but a chance encounter led to a spot in a team, which quickly escalated from just completing the run leg to signing up for a full Ironman. It was a daunting task for someone with limited cycling experience and who couldn’t swim, but she didn’t back down. Chris taught herself to swim in a local pool by watching YouTube Videos! She tried to mimic their form and practised until she was confident enough to tackle the race. Transformation through Dedication:Chris's journey goes beyond athletic achievements, delving into a transformative shift in her health and well-being. She’s candid about her battles with obesity and low-self esteem that drove her to start a significant weight-loss journey. Body transformations aren’t something we discuss a lot because they aren’t the purpose of the Triathlon Nutrition Academy. My goal is to teach athletes how to fuel and eat properly, which can have this as an effect. However, it’s an important part of Chris’s story that shows her power of determination and the shift in her priorities as she learned more about health and fitness. Embracing Nutrition as the Fourth Leg of Triathlon:As Chris progressed deeper into Triathlon, the importance of nutrition became evident. Through the Triathlon Nutrition Academy, Chris learned valuable lessons about fueling her body for optimal performance. She’s tracking nutrient intake, planning meals, and consciously building healthy nutrition habits. One of her biggest changes was embracing carbohydrates in her diet. Before the Academy, she viewed them as the enemy, but she now appreciates the vital role they play in fuelling her body as an endurance athlete. Another big change was eating more fruit and vegetables and a larger variety of them. She used to keep things simple with chicken & broccoli and filled in the nutritional gaps with supplements. Now she eats a huge variety of nourishing food in her diet and gets the nutrients she needs naturally, not from a pill. Chris has made incredible progress and is a testament to the power of dedication, resilience, and self-belief in achieving athletic success. Many triathletes come from a similar dieting background to Chris, so I know her journey will resonate with a lot of you. She has built a solid foundation of nutrition and mindset that will support her to continue to push her limits. No matter what crazy goals she sets for herself. LINKS: Check how well you’re doing when it comes to your nutrition with our 50 step checklist to Triathlon Nutrition Mastery: dietitianapproved.com/checklist Start working on your nutrition now with my Triathlon Nutrition Kickstart course: dietitianapproved.com/kickstart It’s for you if you’re a triathlete and you feel like you’ve got your training under control and you’re ready to layer in your nutrition. It's your warmup on the path to becoming a SUPERCHARGED triathlete – woohoo! Join the waitlist for our next opening of the Triathlon Nutrition Academy www.dietitianapproved.com/academy Website: www.dietitianapproved.com Instagram: @Dietitian.Approved @triathlonnutritionacademy Facebook: www.facebook.com/DietitianApproved The Triathlon Nutrition Academy is a podcast by Dietitian Approved. All rights reserved. www.dietitianapproved.com/academy Dietitian Approved acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, The Turrbal and Jagera peoples. We pay our respects to their elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Training availability is an important consideration for every high-performance endurance athlete. Illness or injury can leave you unable to train properly and set your goals back weeks or even months. Fellow sports dietician Dane Baker joins me today to share practical tips for improving our immune system and overall training availability. Training availability refers to an athlete's ability to consistently train or be available to play. Injury and illness are the main factors that can disrupt training availability, and setback an athlete's goals. While we can take steps to reduce the risk of illness and injury, it’s impossible to completely stop them from occurring. This is why Dane prefers a focus on immune tolerance over immune resistance. By building a robust immune system, athletes are better equipped to tolerate illness and reduce its impact on training. If you’re looking for ways to build a stronger immune system, Dane recommends focusing on these key factors: NutritionGood nutrition plays a vital role in supporting the immune system and minimising the impact of illness on training availability. We touch on some key nutrients in this research, like zinc and vitamin C that bind to the pathogen which may reduce inflammation and help you tolerate the illness better. Similarly, there's some pretty good research to show that probiotics can decrease incidences and shorten the effects of illness. However, it’s important to remember that you don’t need to rely on supplements. Consuming a proper diet provides more than enough of these essential nutrients. Rest and RecoveryAdequate rest is essential when an athlete falls ill. Rushing back into training can lead to further setbacks. Gradually increasing the training load under proper guidance can help athletes regain strength while minimising the risk of reoccurring illnesses. Remember to focus on quality instead of quantity when resuming training. Getting Good SleepAdequate sleep and recovery are vital for maintaining a robust immune system. Lack of sleep or poor sleep quality can weaken the immune system, making athletes more susceptible to illness and increasing the likelihood of training disruptions due to illness or injury. Travel ConsiderationsTravelling for races or competitions exposes athletes to an increased risk of illness. We touch on a few strategies that can keep you safer: Minimise exposure: Wash hands frequently, avoid touching frequently touched surfaces, and consider wearing a mask in crowded areas. Plan strategically: After a demanding race or competition, a lot of athletes just want to be at home in their own bed, but we need to prioritise recovery. Taking a rest day and allowing for proper recovery before returning home can help prevent illness. Post-race nutrition: Pay attention to nutrition even after crossing the finish line. The post-race period is a critical time when immune systems can be compromised. Make sure you’re still getting those nutrients that support your immune system (like Probiotics and Vitamin C), during and after travel. Training availability is a key contributor to improved performance for athletes in all sports. Dane Baker shares what you need to know to understand this concept, monitor its impact, and address the key factors that affect it. By prioritising big rocks like nutrition, sleep, stress management, and proper recovery, athletes can improve their immune system's tolerance, reduce illness incidence, and unlock their full potential! LINKS: Check how well you’re doing when it comes to your nutrition with our 50 step checklist to Triathlon Nutrition Mastery: dietitianapproved.com/checklist Start working on your nutrition now with my Triathlon Nutrition Kickstart course: dietitianapproved.com/kickstart It’s for you if you’re a triathlete and you feel like you’ve got your training under control and you’re ready to layer in your nutrition. It's your warmup on the path to becoming a SUPERCHARGED triathlete – woohoo! Join the waitlist for our next opening of the Triathlon Nutrition Academy www.dietitianapproved.com/academy Website: www.dietitianapproved.com Instagram: @Dietitian.Approved @triathlonnutritionacademy Facebook: www.facebook.com/DietitianApproved The Triathlon Nutrition Academy is a podcast by Dietitian Approved. All rights reserved. www.dietitianapproved.com/academy Dietitian Approved acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, The Turrbal and Jagera peoples. We pay our respects to their elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Most triathletes think they’re carbohydrate loading by eating a bowl of pasta the night before their race. I hate to break it to you, but this doesn’t even come CLOSE to what you need to super compensate your muscle glycogen stores to effectively carbohydrate load. In this episode I cover: What is Carbohydrate Loading? Who would benefit from Carbohydrate Loading? What events should you carbohydrate load for? How do you do it? Tune in to find out to unlock a 1-3% performance advantage! LINKS: Check how well you’re doing when it comes to your nutrition with our 50 step checklist to Triathlon Nutrition Mastery: dietitianapproved.com/checklist Start working on your nutrition now with my Triathlon Nutrition Kickstart course: dietitianapproved.com/kickstart It’s for you if you’re a triathlete and you feel like you’ve got your training under control and you’re ready to layer in your nutrition. It's your warmup on the path to becoming a SUPERCHARGED triathlete – woohoo! Join the waitlist for our next opening of the Triathlon Nutrition Academy www.dietitianapproved.com/academy Website: www.dietitianapproved.com Instagram: @Dietitian.Approved @triathlonnutritionacademy Facebook: www.facebook.com/DietitianApproved The Triathlon Nutrition Academy is a podcast by Dietitian Approved. All rights reserved. www.dietitianapproved.com/academy See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dive into the world of swimming mastery with our expert, Brenton Ford from Effortless Swimming. In this episode, Brenton spills the beans on common mistakes he sees triathletes make with their technique, and how you can avoid them to swim faster, easier and injury-free. He gives some really practical strategies to enhance your shoulder mobility and range of motion before swimming, ensuring your elbow position is optimised, allowing you to glide through the water with precision. Brenton also shares the types of training environments that lead to swim success and specific cues that he's been using with his swimmers that have made a world of difference in their technique. Plus, learn the best and easiest way to film yourself swimming for easy, effective analysis to fine-tune your stroke. Whether you're a seasoned swimmer or just dipping your toes into the water (pun intended!), this episode is a must listen! LINKS Download the Freestyle Technique Blueprint Connect with Brenton: Instagram YouTube Podcast Website Check how well you’re doing when it comes to your nutrition with our 50 step checklist to Triathlon Nutrition Mastery: dietitianapproved.com/checklist Start working on your nutrition now with my Triathlon Nutrition Kickstart course: dietitianapproved.com/kickstart It’s for you if you’re a triathlete and you feel like you’ve got your training under control and you’re ready to layer in your nutrition. It's your warmup on the path to becoming a SUPERCHARGED triathlete – woohoo! Join the waitlist for our next opening of the Triathlon Nutrition Academy www.dietitianapproved.com/academy Website: www.dietitianapproved.com Instagram: @Dietitian.Approved @triathlonnutritionacademy Facebook: www.facebook.com/DietitianApproved The Triathlon Nutrition Academy is a podcast by Dietitian Approved. All rights reserved. www.dietitianapproved.com/academy Dietitian Approved acknowledges the Traditional custodians of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, The Turrbal and Jagera peoples. We pay our respects to their elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Not all gels are created equal! Some are definitely better than others but it also comes down to your personal preference on flavour, texture, cost and how gels fit into your overall race nutrition plan. In this episode I talk you through triathlon nutrition gels: What to look for when buying gels Can they be mixed with water? And what does Isotonic mean? Do gels need to be consumed all at once? Why do gels upset some athletes stomachs? Plus two suggestions on how to fix this How much do you need during endurance events? Alternatives to gels all together! Sports gels are a big minefield of information with new products coming on the market all the time. But I’m hoping this episode fast tracks your research when it comes to finding what’s best for you.If you're looking for more real food options to have during exercise, check out our Fuel Your Adventure recipe book here | Fuel Your Adventure LINKS: Get a copy of our Fuel Your Adventure Book HERE Website: www.dietitianapproved.com Join the Triathlon Nutrition Academy Program: dietitianapproved.com/academy Instagram: @Dietitian.Approved @triathlonnutritionacademy Facebook: facebook.com/DietitianApproved The Triathlon Nutrition Academy is a podcast by Dietitian Approved Support the show Dietitian Approved acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, The Turrbal and Jagera peoples. We pay our respects to their elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Joining me for this episode is Christine Yu, author of new(ish) book: Up To Speed – The Ground-Breaking Science of Women Athletes. A must read for any active female! I learnt so much from the book, if you haven’t read it yet, go and grab yourself a copy! Get the book on Amazon LINKS Check how well you’re doing when it comes to your nutrition with our 50 step checklist to Triathlon Nutrition Mastery: dietitianapproved.com/checklist Start working on your nutrition now with my Triathlon Nutrition Kickstart course: dietitianapproved.com/kickstart It’s for you if you’re a triathlete and you feel like you’ve got your training under control and you’re ready to layer in your nutrition. It's your warmup on the path to becoming a SUPERCHARGED triathlete – woohoo! Join the waitlist for our next opening of the Triathlon Nutrition Academy www.dietitianapproved.com/academy Website: www.dietitianapproved.com Instagram: @Dietitian.Approved @triathlonnutritionacademy Facebook: www.facebook.com/DietitianApproved The Triathlon Nutrition Academy is a podcast by Dietitian Approved. All rights reserved. www.dietitianapproved.com/academy Dietitian Approved acknowledges the Traditional custodians of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, The Turrbal and Jagera peoples. We pay our respects to their elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Are you wondering what the Triathlon Nutrition Academy is all about? Let me take you behind the scenes of how it started, how it works and everything you get once you’re on the inside. Doors are currently OPEN for the first time this year! If you’re a triathlete looking to level up your nutrition and make 2024 your best year yet, join us!>> www.dietitianapproved.com/academy << But be quick! As they close again Monday morning the 22nd! LINKS Check how well you’re doing when it comes to your nutrition with our 50 step checklist to Triathlon Nutrition Mastery: dietitianapproved.com/checklist Start working on your nutrition now with my Triathlon Nutrition Kickstart course: dietitianapproved.com/kickstart It’s for you if you’re a triathlete and you feel like you’ve got your training under control and you’re ready to layer in your nutrition. It's your warmup on the path to becoming a SUPERCHARGED triathlete – woohoo! Website: www.dietitianapproved.com Instagram: @Dietitian.Approved @triathlonnutritionacademy Facebook: www.facebook.com/DietitianApproved The Triathlon Nutrition Academy is a podcast by Dietitian Approved. All rights reserved. www.dietitianapproved.com/academy Dietitian Approved acknowledges the Traditional custodians of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, The Turrbal and Jagera peoples. We pay our respects to their elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode, I’m joined by Chris Tubbs, Gail Jindrich and Erin Byrge, all 2023 graduates of the TNA program. They have officially entered the 'big kids' league and are thriving in our Supercharged Squad alumni program. We take a closer look at their 2023 triathlon journeys and find out what game changing strategies they’ve been working on with their nutrition. Plus set our sights on 2024 and what goals they’re hoping to achieve now they have 9 months of evidence-based nutrition education under their fuel belt. If you’re looking to level up your nutrition like these three, join us inside the TRIATHLON NUTRITION ACADEMY program! DOORS OPEN THIS WEEKEND!>> www.dietitianapproved.com/academy << LINKS Check how well you’re doing when it comes to your nutrition with our 50 step checklist to Triathlon Nutrition Mastery: dietitianapproved.com/checklist Start working on your nutrition now with my Triathlon Nutrition Kickstart course: dietitianapproved.com/kickstart It’s for you if you’re a triathlete and you feel like you’ve got your training under control and you’re ready to layer in your nutrition. It's your warmup on the path to becoming a SUPERCHARGED triathlete – woohoo! Website: www.dietitianapproved.com Instagram: @Dietitian.Approved @triathlonnutritionacademy Facebook: www.facebook.com/DietitianApproved The Triathlon Nutrition Academy is a podcast by Dietitian Approved. All rights reserved. www.dietitianapproved.com/academy Dietitian Approved acknowledges the Traditional custodians of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, The Turrbal and Jagera peoples. We pay our respects to their elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome back for 2024! We are kicking off the new year with a bang and my sports dietitian insights into five of the big trends we’re going to see in the triathlon nutrition space. Some are new-ish, while others have been trending for a little while now but don’t seem to be going away anytime soon. I’m also calling it on something that I think is going to die in 2024. In no particular order of importance or performance boosting powers (or lack of) they are: Continuous Glucose Monitors (CGMs) Female Athlete Nutrition Intermittent Fasting Body Composition Adaptogens If you've decided 2024 is the year you're going to work on the fourth leg...nutrition! Butttt There's just one problem... You have no idea where to start! Because there is so much (mis)information on the internet, it's overwhelming and confusing deciphering whats a trend vs what’s worthwhile. Register for my FREE 3-day LIVE training: Triathlon Fuel School >> fuel.school Designed to give you the nutritional edge and lay the FOUNDATION of your day to day fuelling and race nutrition. When: 14-16th January, 9am Brisbane time (AEST) each day 🇦🇺 That's 3pm PST, 5pm CST, 6pm EST 13-15th January 🇺🇸 Triathlon Nutrition Academy DOORS OPEN 15th JANUARY!>> www.dietitianapproved.com/academy << Get your name on the waitlist to join the best triathlon nutrition program in the world and make 2024 your most successful year yet! LINKS Check how well you’re doing when it comes to your nutrition with our 50 step checklist to Triathlon Nutrition Mastery: dietitianapproved.com/checklist Start working on your nutrition now with my Triathlon Nutrition Kickstart course: dietitianapproved.com/kickstart It’s for you if you’re a triathlete and you feel like you’ve got your training under control and you’re ready to layer in your nutrition. It's your warmup on the path to becoming a SUPERCHARGED triathlete – woohoo! Website: www.dietitianapproved.com Instagram: @Dietitian.Approved @triathlonnutritionacademy Facebook: www.facebook.com/DietitianApproved The Triathlon Nutrition Academy is a podcast by Dietitian Approved. All rights reserved. www.dietitianapproved.com/academy Dietitian Approved acknowledges the Traditional custodians of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, The Turrbal and Jagera peoples. We pay our respects to their elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It blows my mind how much money people spend on the wrong nutrition advice and supplements! Triathlon is an expensive sport as it is without flushing your money down the toilet on things you don’t need or that simply aren’t effective. Joining me for this episode are two Triathlon Nutrition Academy athletes Chris Tubbs and Kelly Estes. They both candidly share how much money they are SAVING each month since joining the TNA program. I was honestly blown away by the full extent of it! For both of them, they are saving more money than what the entire program costs!! Just insane! So if you’re looking for some clarity around the right sports foods and supplements you should invest in, vs the ones you can save your money on, come and join us inside the Triathlon Nutrition Academy! DOORS OPEN 15th JANUARY!>> www.dietitianapproved.com/academy << Get your name on the waitlist to join the best triathlon nutrition program in the world and make 2024 your best year yet! And as a side benefit to levelling up your nutrition, we can save you the cost of the program in a few short months! ;) LINKS Check how well you’re doing when it comes to your nutrition with our 50 step checklist to Triathlon Nutrition Mastery: dietitianapproved.com/checklist Start working on your nutrition now with my Triathlon Nutrition Kickstart course: dietitianapproved.com/kickstart It’s for you if you’re a triathlete and you feel like you’ve got your training under control and you’re ready to layer in your nutrition. It's your warmup on the path to becoming a SUPERCHARGED triathlete – woohoo! Website: www.dietitianapproved.com Instagram: @Dietitian.Approved @triathlonnutritionacademy Facebook: www.facebook.com/DietitianApproved The Triathlon Nutrition Academy is a podcast by Dietitian Approved. All rights reserved. www.dietitianapproved.com/academy Dietitian Approved acknowledges the Traditional custodians of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, The Turrbal and Jagera peoples. We pay our respects to their elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

So many athletes smash themselves at training with no regard for how they're fuelling or recovering. But we only adapt (i.e. get fitter and faster) from the sessions we recover from. So if you want to get the most out of your training, you need to learn how to unlock your SUPERCHARGED ZONE. It’s the sweet spot where training and nutrition intersect. And is the secret to becoming a better triathlete. But how do you unlock your Supercharged Zone? You need to train You need to eat to support that training My job, as an Advanced Sports Dietitian is to fast track your success when it comes to triathlon nutrition. Working with triathletes for many years in private practice and through my role at Triathlon Australia, I noticed there were some key elements triathletes needed to dial in first as a priority, to feel supercharged. Introducing … my SUPERCHARGED Triathlete Formula… The SUPERCHARGED Triathlete Formula Recovery Nutrition Pre-Training Nutrition Periodisation Run Fuel Ride Fuel Carb-Loading Hydration Supplements – the right ones that will benefit you, not burn a hole in your pocket I dive into each and every one, in detail, inside the Triathlon Nutrition Academy. I’ll teach you why it’s important, then how to do it. And every week you get to pick my brain, live in Power Hour, to make sure you have your very own custom plan, that’s perfect for you. Triathlon Nutrition Academy Doors open again on January 15th! If you think nutrition is the missing link for you, come and join us! I will teach you everything you need to know, to feel like a SUPERCHARGED triathlete! Head to dietitianapproved.com/academy now. See you on the inside! LINKS Check how well you’re doing when it comes to your nutrition with our 50 step checklist to Triathlon Nutrition Mastery: dietitianapproved.com/checklist Start working on your nutrition now with my Triathlon Nutrition Kickstart course: dietitianapproved.com/kickstart It’s for you if you’re a triathlete and you feel like you’ve got your training under control and you’re ready to layer in your nutrition. It's your warmup on the path to becoming a SUPERCHARGED triathlete – woohoo! Website: www.dietitianapproved.com Instagram: @Dietitian.Approved @triathlonnutritionacademy Facebook: www.facebook.com/DietitianApproved The Triathlon Nutrition Academy is a podcast by Dietitian Approved. All rights reserved. www.dietitianapproved.com/academy Dietitian Approved acknowledges the Traditional custodians of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, The Turrbal and Jagera peoples. We pay our respects to their elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

When it comes to triathlon nutrition, there is a lot of crap out there! My passion is to cut through all the noise and give you practical, evidence-based information that actually works. To fastrack your success as a time-poor triathlete. Triathlon can be a very expensive and tech-heavy sport. You don’t just need stuff for one sport, you need stuff for three! There are lots of gadgets and everything is upgradable - costs that can add up quickly if you’re not careful. But when it comes to nutrition, people don’t value investing in their nutrition because it isn’t tangible. You don’t get a shiny new object for your money. But I would argue your body is the thing you need to spend the most on. You have it for life! There are so many things that can affect your long term health if you’re not putting the right things in. Listen in as I give you 3 nutrition rules every triathlete needs to abide by… If you’re ready to understand what you need to be eating to support triathlon training, join us inside the Triathlon Nutrition Academy! DOORS OPEN in January! >> www.dietitianapproved.com/academy << It’s the best triathlon nutrition education program in the world! Where triathletes go to level up their performance LINKS Check how well you’re doing when it comes to your nutrition with our 50 step checklist to Triathlon Nutrition Mastery: dietitianapproved.com/checklist Start working on your nutrition now with my Triathlon Nutrition Kickstart course: dietitianapproved.com/kickstart It’s for you if you’re a triathlete and you feel like you’ve got your training under control and you’re ready to layer in your nutrition. It's your warmup on the path to becoming a SUPERCHARGED triathlete – woohoo! Website: www.dietitianapproved.com Instagram: @Dietitian.Approved @triathlonnutritionacademy Facebook: www.facebook.com/DietitianApproved The Triathlon Nutrition Academy is a podcast by Dietitian Approved. All rights reserved. www.dietitianapproved.com/academy Dietitian Approved acknowledges the Traditional custodians of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, The Turrbal and Jagera peoples. We pay our respects to their elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

2023 - What a year! From Kona course records, comeback seasons, worlds qualifications, first Ironmans and massive PB’s, it’s been an action packed 12 months. I love me a good year in review to stop and reflect on all the awesome things that have happened before we get smacked in the face by the quickly approaching year ahead. So let’s rewind the clock on 2023 for a hot minute. Stop and celebrate our epic achievements - before we look ahead to 2024. What have you achieved in the last 12 months that’s worth celebrating? ___________________ Triathlon Nutrition Academy DOORS OPEN JANUARY 15th 2024! It’s the best triathlon nutrition education program in the world! Where science meets stamina. If you’re a triathlete looking to level up their performance - head to: www.dietitianapproved.com/academy LINKS Check how well you’re doing when it comes to your nutrition with our 50 step checklist to Triathlon Nutrition Mastery: dietitianapproved.com/checklist Start working on your nutrition now with my Triathlon Nutrition Kickstart course: dietitianapproved.com/kickstart It’s for you if you’re a triathlete and you feel like you’ve got your training under control and you’re ready to layer in your nutrition. It's your warmup on the path to becoming a SUPERCHARGED triathlete – woohoo! Website: www.dietitianapproved.com Instagram: @Dietitian.Approved @triathlonnutritionacademy Facebook: www.facebook.com/DietitianApproved The Triathlon Nutrition Academy is a podcast by Dietitian Approved. All rights reserved. www.dietitianapproved.com/academy Dietitian Approved acknowledges the Traditional custodians of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, The Turrbal and Jagera peoples. We pay our respects to their elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The sports nutrition landscape is cluttered with self-proclaimed ‘health coaches’ and armchair experts. Anyone can start a podcast, write a blog or create a social media channel to disseminate information, making it an overwhelming and confusing space. My blood boils when I see well-meaning but misinformed nutrition advice delivered by someone with zero qualifications in nutrition. In this episode, I'll take you through my personal journey of education. Over the last 20 years I’ve invested a lot of time and money into my professional qualifications and experience. To me, it’s a no-brainer. What I did to become qualified as a sports dietitian How much I invest annually just to uphold my qualifications How much I invest in my ongoing education every month Why do I do this? To ensure I can provide my athletes with a high level of expertise and up-to-date, evidence based nutrition advice. My superpower as an Advanced Sports Dietitian is translating the science into practical, easy to implement advice. Reading scientific papers is one thing, but knowing how to apply that knowledge to the food you put into your mouth is where the real magic happens. Learn from my journey and let's unpack the importance of investing in your nutrition education, so you don't have to wade through the overwhelming sea of misinformation. Fast track your knowledge and skills inside the Triathlon Nutrition Academy program. Without having to outlay such a huge investment in time and money to get there yourself. DOORS OPEN JANUARY 15th 2024! It’s the best triathlon nutrition education program in the world! Where triathletes go to level up their performance www.dietitianapproved.com/academy LINKS Check how well you’re doing when it comes to your nutrition with our 50 step checklist to Triathlon Nutrition Mastery: dietitianapproved.com/checklist Start working on your nutrition now with my Triathlon Nutrition Kickstart course: dietitianapproved.com/kickstart It’s for you if you’re a triathlete and you feel like you’ve got your training under control and you’re ready to layer in your nutrition. It's your warmup on the path to becoming a SUPERCHARGED triathlete – woohoo! Website: www.dietitianapproved.com Instagram: @Dietitian.Approved @triathlonnutritionacademy Facebook: www.facebook.com/DietitianApproved The Triathlon Nutrition Academy is a podcast by Dietitian Approved. All rights reserved. www.dietitianapproved.com/academy Dietitian Approved acknowledges the Traditional custodians of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, The Turrbal and Jagera peoples. We pay our respects to their elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Relative Energy Deficiency in Sport or REDS. A syndrome that affects many of the body's physiological functions, our health and athletic performance. As an endurance athlete, it’s really important to understand the signs and symptoms of low energy availability and seek support if you think this could be an issue for you. Joining me to dive into the topic is fellow Sports Dietitian from Auckland, New Zealand, Dane Baker. He is an active researcher in the field of RED-s, lecturer at the University of Otago and runs a specialist REDS clinic to help athletes recover from the multifactorial syndrome. We dive into: What is REDS? What’s the difference between low energy availability (LEA) and RED-S Signs and symptoms to look out for to ensure you’re not in low energy availability for both males and females Tools for monitoring, screening and diagnosis Treatment strategies Research updates in this space coming soon Where to get support if you think LEA or REDS is an issue for you REDS can have serious implications both short and long term and it’s not something you want to go through. A must listen for any endurance athlete! Both male and female! LINKS Read the updated 2023 IOC Consensus Statement on REDs Connect with Dane Website: www.danebakernutrition.net Axis Sports Medicine: www.axissportsmedicine.co.nz LinkedIn Check how well you’re doing when it comes to your nutrition with our 50 step checklist to Triathlon Nutrition Mastery: dietitianapproved.com/checklist Start working on your nutrition now with my Triathlon Nutrition Kickstart course: dietitianapproved.com/kickstart It’s for you if you’re a triathlete and you feel like you’ve got your training under control and you’re ready to layer in your nutrition. It's your warmup on the path to becoming a SUPERCHARGED triathlete – woohoo! Join the waitlist for our next opening of the Triathlon Nutrition Academy www.dietitianapproved.com/academy Website: www.dietitianapproved.com Instagram: @Dietitian.Approved @triathlonnutritionacademy Facebook: www.facebook.com/DietitianApproved The Triathlon Nutrition Academy is a podcast by Dietitian Approved. All rights reserved. www.dietitianapproved.com/academy Dietitian Approved acknowledges the Traditional custodians of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, The Turrbal and Jagera peoples. We pay our respects to their elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As the holiday season approaches, we know you’re on the hunt for the perfect gifts for the triathlete in your life. Or maybe you’re looking to fill up your own wish list. Absolutely no judgement here. To help you out this festive season, we’ve put together the Ultimate Triathletes Christmas Gift Guide! It includes 20 tri-specific items we know you’ll love! Unwrap the goodness >> Download my FREE Ultimate Triathlete Christmas Gift Guide LINKS Check how well you’re doing when it comes to your nutrition with our 50 step checklist to Triathlon Nutrition Mastery: dietitianapproved.com/checklist Start working on your nutrition now with my Triathlon Nutrition Kickstart course: dietitianapproved.com/kickstart It’s for you if you’re a triathlete and you feel like you’ve got your training under control and you’re ready to layer in your nutrition. It's your warmup on the path to becoming a SUPERCHARGED triathlete – woohoo! Join the waitlist for our next opening of the Triathlon Nutrition Academy. DOORS OPEN JANUARY 15th! www.dietitianapproved.com/academy Website: www.dietitianapproved.com Instagram: @Dietitian.Approved @triathlonnutritionacademy Facebook: www.facebook.com/DietitianApproved The Triathlon Nutrition Academy is a podcast by Dietitian Approved. All rights reserved. www.dietitianapproved.com/academy Dietitian Approved acknowledges the Traditional custodians of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, The Turrbal and Jagera peoples. We pay our respects to their elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As a paramedic for the NSW Ambulance service, Julie Whitton juggles a lot! Crazy 12 hour shifts, often overnight, family and training for not one, but three sports. As a quiet achiever and self professed introvert, she silently chips away at her goals. 70.3 is her distance of choice and she is weeks away from racing Hervey Bay 100. As a shift worker with a hugely variable routine, training and nutrition looks very different to the average 9-5 triathlete. So how does she fit training in around a rolling 9 day roster and 12 hour overnight shifts? What strategies has she learnt work for her to toe the start line in the best possible shape she can? And from a nutrition perspective, how has she overcome the challenges you face when mealtimes are not in your control. Tune in to find out! LINKS Check how well you’re doing when it comes to your nutrition with our 50 step checklist to Triathlon Nutrition Mastery: dietitianapproved.com/checklist Start working on your nutrition now with my Triathlon Nutrition Kickstart course: dietitianapproved.com/kickstart It’s for you if you’re a triathlete and you feel like you’ve got your training under control and you’re ready to layer in your nutrition. It's your warmup on the path to becoming a SUPERCHARGED triathlete – woohoo! Join the waitlist for our next opening of the Triathlon Nutrition Academy www.dietitianapproved.com/academy Website: www.dietitianapproved.com Instagram: @Dietitian.Approved @triathlonnutritionacademy Facebook: www.facebook.com/DietitianApproved The Triathlon Nutrition Academy is a podcast by Dietitian Approved. All rights reserved. www.dietitianapproved.com/academy Dietitian Approved acknowledges the Traditional custodians of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, The Turrbal and Jagera peoples. We pay our respects to their elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A hot topic in the endurance space at the moment and one I know you’re extremely interested in - Continuous Glucose Monitors (CGM) and their use in sport. To help me dive into what we know so far and if they’re worth investing in is fellow Sports Dietitian Greg Cox aka Coxy. Co-author of newly published review paper: The Use of Continuous Glucose Monitors in Sport. We dive into: Why are we so interested in CGM in sport? How do CGMs work? What’s the difference between sports specific CGMs vs those available for diabetics? How to interpret the results and apply them in practice Factors that affect your fuel use and CGM data Coxy’s thoughts on using starches for fuelling Future research and directions for CGM If you have one or have been thinking about buying one, listen to this episode first! Reference Bowler AM, Whitfield J, Marshall L, Coffey VG, Burke LM, Cox GR. The Use of Continuous Glucose Monitors in Sport: Possible Applications and Considerations. Int J Sport Nutr Exerc Metab. 2023 ;33(2):121-132. doi: 10.1123/ijsnem.2022-0139. LINKS Check how well you’re doing when it comes to your nutrition with our 50 step checklist to Triathlon Nutrition Mastery: dietitianapproved.com/checklist Start working on your nutrition now with my Triathlon Nutrition Kickstart course: dietitianapproved.com/kickstart It’s for you if you’re a triathlete and you feel like you’ve got your training under control and you’re ready to layer in your nutrition. It's your warmup on the path to becoming a SUPERCHARGED triathlete – woohoo! Join the waitlist for our next opening of the Triathlon Nutrition Academy www.dietitianapproved.com/academy Website: www.dietitianapproved.com Instagram: @Dietitian.Approved @triathlonnutritionacademy Facebook: www.facebook.com/DietitianApproved The Triathlon Nutrition Academy is a podcast by Dietitian Approved. All rights reserved. www.dietitianapproved.com/academy Dietitian Approved acknowledges the Traditional custodians of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, The Turrbal and Jagera peoples. We pay our respects to their elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

At this time of year, people often find themselves at a crossroads in their nutrition journey. It's the holiday season, and it can be easy to give in to the festivities, thinking you’ve earnt a break. It’s also the time when people resort to weird and unusual nutrition strategies in an attempt to maintain control. From detoxes and diets to intermittent fasting and punishing exercise routines, we've seen it all. The result? A nutritional rollercoaster that takes you from deprivation to overindulgence in an instant. To set you up for the rapidly approaching silly season, I’ve got some strategies to help you maintain control, rebalance your nutrition and get out of a nutrition funk, quick! 🎁 As a gift to you, I've put together a short, manageable and entirely achievable 3-day reset meal plan. Sometimes, all it takes is 3 days to get out of a funk and back on track with your nutrition. We created this guide to help you re-focus on what's important and build some momentum, without needing a crazy, restrictive detox or diet. Here's what you get inside: ✅ A 3-day healthy eating meal plan ✅ A shopping list to ensure you have everything you need ✅ Exact recipes to follow (freebies from our recipe database) ✅ Nutrition information and breakdown provided ✅ Dietitian-developed for long term health and well-being ✅ Absolutely no fad diets or detoxes in sight! >> Grab my free 3-day reset at dietitianapproved.com/reset LINKS Check how well you’re doing when it comes to your nutrition with our 50 step checklist to Triathlon Nutrition Mastery: dietitianapproved.com/checklist Start working on your nutrition now with my Triathlon Nutrition Kickstart course: dietitianapproved.com/kickstart It’s for you if you’re a triathlete and you feel like you’ve got your training under control and you’re ready to layer in your nutrition. It's your warmup on the path to becoming a SUPERCHARGED triathlete – woohoo! Join the waitlist for our next opening of the Triathlon Nutrition Academy www.dietitianapproved.com/academy Website: www.dietitianapproved.com Instagram: @Dietitian.Approved @triathlonnutritionacademy Facebook: www.facebook.com/DietitianApproved The Triathlon Nutrition Academy is a podcast by Dietitian Approved. All rights reserved. www.dietitianapproved.com/academy Dietitian Approved acknowledges the Traditional custodians of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, The Turrbal and Jagera peoples. We pay our respects to their elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

When it comes to swimming nutrition, there is no one more knowledgeable or qualified than Aussie Sports Dietitian Greg Shaw. He is an ex-swimmer himself, the sports dietitian lead for Swimming Australia and has worked with swimming for 20 years. He wrote the paper on Nutrition Considerations for Open Water Swimming and kindly shares so many knowledge bombs with us during this episode. The physiology of swimming and what this means for your nutrition What are the nutritional challenges at longer 10km open water distances? At what point does open water swimming become glycogen depleting? Do you need to carbohydrate load for long, endurance, open water swims? Practical feeding strategies in open water swims including the specific vessels you use. Sweat rates when swimming in different water temperatures What to start preparing for 6 months out from a 10km open water race. Should you swim 10km in training before racing 10km? Troubleshooting tips if you swallow lots of salty water in your race. Tune in for a mindblowing episode with the world's best. LINKS Check how well you’re doing when it comes to your nutrition with our 50 step checklist to Triathlon Nutrition Mastery: dietitianapproved.com/checklist Start working on your nutrition now with my Triathlon Nutrition Kickstart course: dietitianapproved.com/kickstart It’s for you if you’re a triathlete and you feel like you’ve got your training under control and you’re ready to layer in your nutrition. It's your warmup on the path to becoming a SUPERCHARGED triathlete – woohoo! Join the waitlist for our next opening of the Triathlon Nutrition Academy www.dietitianapproved.com/academy Website: www.dietitianapproved.com Instagram: @Dietitian.Approved @triathlonnutritionacademy Facebook: www.facebook.com/DietitianApproved The Triathlon Nutrition Academy is a podcast by Dietitian Approved. All rights reserved. www.dietitianapproved.com/academy Dietitian Approved acknowledges the Traditional custodians of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, The Turrbal and Jagera peoples. We pay our respects to their elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kelly Estes from Idaho Falls in the USA has been busy the last 18 months. He retired in 2022 after a 34-year career as a division director in the nuclear industry and prior to that, was in the US army for 20 years. After giving up his desk job, Kelly knew he wanted to look after his health and be more active. He found a love for triathlon and has been working his way up to his first full distance race at Ironman California next weekend. As an engineer by trade, Kelly loves a good spreadsheet, data, trends and like most triathletes, wants to do the best he can with his training and nutrition. He’s found the perfect combination with TriDot and the Triathlon Nutrition Academy. So what has Kelly been working on with training and nutrition to build to his first Ironman? Tune in to find out! LINKS Check how well you’re doing when it comes to your nutrition with our 50 step checklist to Triathlon Nutrition Mastery: dietitianapproved.com/checklist Start working on your nutrition now with my Triathlon Nutrition Kickstart course: dietitianapproved.com/kickstart It’s for you if you’re a triathlete and you feel like you’ve got your training under control and you’re ready to layer in your nutrition. It's your warmup on the path to becoming a SUPERCHARGED triathlete – woohoo! Join the waitlist for our next opening of the Triathlon Nutrition Academy www.dietitianapproved.com/academy Website: www.dietitianapproved.com Instagram: @Dietitian.Approved @triathlonnutritionacademy Facebook: www.facebook.com/DietitianApproved The Triathlon Nutrition Academy is a podcast by Dietitian Approved. All rights reserved. www.dietitianapproved.com/academy Dietitian Approved acknowledges the Traditional custodians of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, The Turrbal and Jagera peoples. We pay our respects to their elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Did you know that 20-45% of the global population is sleep deprived?! We know how important sleep is for us and the many negative outcomes associated with insufficient sleep. We also know that caffeine intake too close to bedtime affects our subsequent sleep - both the quality and duration. But what we didn’t know exactly until recently was how much caffeine is problematic and how close to bedtime is too close. Introducing a NEW research study that has clearly quantified both caffeine dose and timing to ensure our sleep is not affected. Tune in to dive into the results and recommendations to help you perform at your best in the sleep department! Without having to ditch your beloved cup of coffee. Check how well you’re doing when it comes to your nutrition with our 50 step checklist to Triathlon Nutrition Mastery: dietitianapproved.com/checklist Start working on your nutrition now with my Triathlon Nutrition Kickstart course: dietitianapproved.com/kickstart It’s for you if you’re a triathlete and you feel like you’ve got your training under control and you’re ready to layer in your nutrition. It's your warmup on the path to becoming a SUPERCHARGED triathlete – woohoo! Join the waitlist for our next opening of the Triathlon Nutrition Academy www.dietitianapproved.com/academy Website: www.dietitianapproved.com Instagram: @Dietitian.Approved @triathlonnutritionacademy Facebook: www.facebook.com/DietitianApproved The Triathlon Nutrition Academy is a podcast by Dietitian Approved. All rights reserved. www.dietitianapproved.com/academy Dietitian Approved acknowledges the Traditional custodians of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, The Turrbal and Jagera peoples. We pay our respects to their elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcoming the legendary Liz Blatchford back on the podcast for Part 2 of our Female Athlete Series! In this episode she is sharing her immense knowledge and experience not only as an elite female athlete with a long and prosperous 18 year professional career, but now also as a triathlon coach to women. If you haven’t yet, go back and listen to episode 107 - Part 1 of the Female Athlete Series: Physiological Differences Between Male and Female Triathletes In this episode we dive into: Why do women need to train differently to men? Lesson’s she learnt from her career she now takes into her coaching Practical strategies to listen to your body and adjust training if needed How do you plan a program for a female athlete? Considerations for training during different phases of the menstrual cycle Considerations for Oral Contraceptive users Coaching perimenopausal and menopausal women Training differences of older vs. younger triathletes The importance of open communication with your coach LINKS Learn more about working with Liz Blatchford at RPG Coaching: rpgcoaching.com Check how well you’re doing when it comes to your nutrition with our 50 step checklist to Triathlon Nutrition Mastery: dietitianapproved.com/checklist Start working on your nutrition now with my Triathlon Nutrition Kickstart course: dietitianapproved.com/kickstart It’s for you if you’re a triathlete and you feel like you’ve got your training under control and you’re ready to layer in your nutrition. It's your warmup on the path to becoming a SUPERCHARGED triathlete – woohoo! Join the waitlist for our next opening of the Triathlon Nutrition Academy www.dietitianapproved.com/academy Website: www.dietitianapproved.com Instagram: @Dietitian.Approved @triathlonnutritionacademy Facebook: www.facebook.com/DietitianApprovedSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Using data to track your triathlon training is incredibly easy with the technology available today. But tracking is one thing, understanding the data and using it to make better decisions is a different story. Joining me on the podcast is triathlon coach Gerard Donnelly from Trivelo Coaching. He’s been coaching athletes for 35 years and has seen technology evolve over that time. He shares his expertise on: Why you should use data for training How do you test your fitness and how often should you do it? What metrics should we focus on? What technology is worth investing in? Most importantly, what do you do with the data once you have it? Should you learn how to train by feel and how do you do that? Is there a sweet spot between data-driven training and training by feel? Any advice for the female triathlete who may wake up and feel absolutely on fire one day, then completely rubbish the next? LINKS To Connect with Gerard at TriVello Coaching: Website: trivelocoaching.com.au Instagram: @trivelocoaching Listen to the Train Smarter, Race Faster Podcast Check how well you’re doing when it comes to your nutrition with our 50 step checklist to Triathlon Nutrition Mastery: dietitianapproved.com/checklist Start working on your nutrition now with my Triathlon Nutrition Kickstart course: dietitianapproved.com/kickstart It’s for you if you’re a triathlete and you feel like you’ve got your training under control and you’re ready to layer in your nutrition. It's your warmup on the path to becoming a SUPERCHARGED triathlete – woohoo! Join the waitlist for our next opening of the Triathlon Nutrition Academy www.dietitianapproved.com/academy Website: www.dietitianapproved.com Instagram: @Dietitian.Approved @triathlonnutritionacademy Facebook: www.facebook.com/DietitianApproved The Triathlon Nutrition Academy is a podcast by Dietitian Approved. All rights reserved. www.dietitianapproved.com/academy Dietitian Approved acknowledges the Traditional custodians of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, The Turrbal and Jagera peoples. We pay our respects to their elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Michael Baker from Custom Bike Fit is on a mission to help 1 million athletes feel more comfortable on their bikes. He’s done more than 10,000 hours of professional bike fitting and is a triathlete himself. With 10 years of experience working with triathletes, he gets it and kindly shares lots of practical and zero cost tips with us to get you riding faster with less pain. Things you should do before buying a bike How to find the right saddle and feel comfortable on it as quickly as possible How to fix foot pain and burning feet Crank length - how to get the right length for you How do you know if your handlebars are in the right position Hydration set ups to maximise your fuelling and aerodynamics No matter where you are in the world, you can get help with your position with Michael’s New Course - Bike Fit Yourself Already a bargain at $99AUD. Use our Code: F8JH6YC to get an additional 15% off through September! LINKS Connect with Michael: Instagram @custombikefitWebsite: custombikefit.com Email: [email protected] To get instant access to over 150 Sports Dietitian developed recipes to fuel the active body, head to dietitianapproved.com/recipedatabase To feel like a rockstar and have a Sports Dietitian plan an entire years worth of dinners for you, coupled with the recipe to follow and a shopping list to get everything you need head to: dietitianapproved.com/MenuPlanning Check how well you’re doing when it comes to your nutrition with our 50 step checklist to Triathlon Nutrition Mastery: dietitianapproved.com/checklist Start working on your nutrition now with my Triathlon Nutrition Kickstart course: dietitianapproved.com/kickstart It’s for you if you’re a triathlete and you feel like you’ve got your training under control and you’re ready to layer in your nutrition. It's your warmup on the path to becoming a SUPERCHARGED triathlete – woohoo! Join the waitlist for our next opening of the Triathlon Nutrition Academy www.dietitianapproved.com/academy Website: www.dietitianapproved.com Instagram: @Dietitian.Approved @triathlonnutritionacademy Facebook: www.facebook.com/DietitianApproved The Triathlon Nutrition Academy is a podcast by Dietitian Approved. All rights reserved. www.dietitianapproved.com/academy Dietitian Approved acknowledges the Traditional custodians of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, The Turrbal and Jagera peoples. We pay our respects to their elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Back on the podcast is Dr Hayley Dickinson, founder of Eat for You. As a fellow food science nerd, she shares her knowledge on all things organic food. We cover: What does organic mean? Why is organic food so much more expensive? Is the term organic regulated? Is organic nutritionally better for us? What to look out for if you want to choose organic food To get the dirty dozen and clean 15 lists of fruits and vegetables to be mindful of when it comes to contamination with herbicides and pesticides, head to: dietitianapproved.com/organic LINKS Eat For You Website: eatforyou.com.au Instagram: @_eatforyou To get instant access to over 150 Sports Dietitian developed recipes to fuel the active body, head to dietitianapproved.com/recipedatabase To feel like a rockstar and have a Sports Dietitian plan an entire years worth of dinners for you, coupled with the recipe to follow and a shopping list to get everything you need head to: dietitianapproved.com/MenuPlanning Check how well you’re doing when it comes to your nutrition with our 50 step checklist to Triathlon Nutrition Mastery: dietitianapproved.com/checklist Start working on your nutrition now with my Triathlon Nutrition Kickstart course: dietitianapproved.com/kickstart It’s for you if you’re a triathlete and you feel like you’ve got your training under control and you’re ready to layer in your nutrition. It's your warmup on the path to becoming a SUPERCHARGED triathlete – woohoo! Join the waitlist for our next opening of the Triathlon Nutrition Academy www.dietitianapproved.com/academy Website: www.dietitianapproved.com Instagram: @Dietitian.Approved @triathlonnutritionacademy Facebook: www.facebook.com/DietitianApproved The Triathlon Nutrition Academy is a podcast by Dietitian Approved. All rights reserved. www.dietitianapproved.com/academy Dietitian Approved acknowledges the Traditional custodians of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, The Turrbal and Jagera peoples. We pay our respects to their elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

If you google triathlon meal plan, hundreds of results come up with generic, cookie cutter plans you can follow for free. These are problematic for so many reasons!Generic meal plans in no way take into consideration your individual requirements, your lifestyle, budget, or needs. So what makes for a good triathlon meal plan? There are a few key elements you need: A foundation in whole foods Variety Periodisation to meet your training needs Flexibility Simplicity Every body is different Every training program is different It’s easy to fuel your body to perform at its best with a little know how. Let me show you :) LINKS To get instant access to over 150 Sports Dietitian developed recipes to fuel the active body, head to dietitianapproved.com/recipedatabase To feel like a rockstar and have a Sports Dietitian plan an entire years worth of dinners for you, coupled with the recipe to follow and a shopping list to get everything you need head to: dietitianapproved.com/MenuPlanning Check how well you’re doing when it comes to your nutrition with our 50 step checklist to Triathlon Nutrition Mastery: dietitianapproved.com/checklist Start working on your nutrition now with my Triathlon Nutrition Kickstart course: dietitianapproved.com/kickstart It’s for you if you’re a triathlete and you feel like you’ve got your training under control and you’re ready to layer in your nutrition. It's your warmup on the path to becoming a SUPERCHARGED triathlete – woohoo! Join the waitlist for our next opening of the Triathlon Nutrition Academy www.dietitianapproved.com/academy Website: www.dietitianapproved.com Instagram: @Dietitian.Approved @triathlonnutritionacademy Facebook: www.facebook.com/DietitianApproved The Triathlon Nutrition Academy is a podcast by Dietitian Approved. All rights reserved. www.dietitianapproved.com/academy Dietitian Approved acknowledges the Traditional custodians of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, The Turrbal and Jagera peoples. We pay our respects to their elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

When we’re looking for recipes to eat well and perform at our best as a triathlete, there are a few key components we need to ensure are included. The challenge is, often recipes online and in cook books are unbalanced and don’t tick all the right boxes for the active person. And it’s hard to see that with an untrained eye. They can also be complicated with too many steps, take too long to make, contain weird ingredients and end up not tasting any good. They’re a complete waste of time, money and sad for our palette. Triathlon recipes need to provide the right balance of macronutrients (carbohydrates, protein and fats) to fuel your training and recovery and meet your nutrient needs as well. So how do you source recipes that tick all the right boxes for you? Tune in to find out! And if you want all the hard work done for you, I’ve got you covered with my Dietitian Approved Recipe Database! To get instant access to over 150 Sports Dietitian developed recipes to fuel the active body, head to dietitianapproved.com/recipedatabase LINKS Check how well you’re doing when it comes to your nutrition with our 50 step checklist to Triathlon Nutrition Mastery: dietitianapproved.com/checklist Start working on your nutrition now with my Triathlon Nutrition Kickstart course: dietitianapproved.com/kickstart It’s for you if you’re a triathlete and you feel like you’ve got your training under control and you’re ready to layer in your nutrition. It's your warmup on the path to becoming a SUPERCHARGED triathlete – woohoo! Join the waitlist for our next opening of the Triathlon Nutrition Academy www.dietitianapproved.com/academy Website: www.dietitianapproved.com Instagram: @Dietitian.Approved @triathlonnutritionacademy Facebook: www.facebook.com/DietitianApproved The Triathlon Nutrition Academy is a podcast by Dietitian Approved. All rights reserved. www.dietitianapproved.com/academy Dietitian Approved acknowledges the Traditional custodians of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, The Turrbal and Jagera peoples. We pay our respects to their elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Women are not small men. We know that women are physiologically different to men. But how do they differ? And what does that mean when it comes to training for triathlon, coaching females and providing nutrition support? We’re kicking off Part 1 of a new Female Athlete Series on the podcast with the physiological differences between male and female athletes: Body Fat levels Muscle mass and strength Vo2max Lactate Threshold Thermoregulation Fat Oxidation Hormones As you can see, there are lots of differences that we need to take into consideration. There is no one size fits all. When we understand female physiology, we can do better and be better. Athletes, coaches and sports dietitians. LINKS Check how well you’re doing when it comes to your nutrition with our 50 step checklist to Triathlon Nutrition Mastery: dietitianapproved.com/checklist Start working on your nutrition now with my Triathlon Nutrition Kickstart course: dietitianapproved.com/kickstart It’s for you if you’re a triathlete and you feel like you’ve got your training under control and you’re ready to layer in your nutrition. It's your warmup on the path to becoming a SUPERCHARGED triathlete – woohoo! Join the waitlist for our next opening of the Triathlon Nutrition Academy www.dietitianapproved.com/academy Website: www.dietitianapproved.com Instagram: @Dietitian.Approved @triathlonnutritionacademy Facebook: www.facebook.com/DietitianApproved References: Carter, S. L., Rennie, C., and Tarnopolsky, M. A. (2001). Substrate utilization during endurance exercise in men and women after endurance training. Am. J. Physiol. Endocrinol. Metabolism. 280, 898–907. Heydenreich, J., Kayser, B., Schutz, Y., and Melzer, K. (2017). Total energy expenditure, energy intake, and body composition in endurance athletes across the training season: a systematic review. Sports Medicine. Open 3:8. doi: 10.1186/ s40798- 017- 0076- 1 Lepers R. Sex Difference in Triathlon Performance. Frontiers Physiology. 2019 Jul 24;10:973. doi: 10.3389/fphys.2019.00973. PMID: 31396109; PMCID: PMC6668549.Lepers, R. (2008). Analysis of Hawaii ironman performances in elite triathletes from 1981 to 2007. Med. Sci. Sports Exerc. 40, 1828–1834. doi: 10.1249/MSS. 0b013e31817e91a4 Marino, F. E., Mbambo, Z., Kortekaas, E., Wilson, G., Lambert, M. I., Noakes, T. D., et al. (2000). Advantages of smaller body mass during distance running in warm, humid environments. Pflugers. Arch. 441, 359–367. doi: 10.1007/ s004240000432 Millet, G. P., and Bentley, D. J. (2004). The physiological responses to running after cycling in elite junior and senior triathletes. Int. J. Sports Med. 25, 191–197. doi: 10.1055/s-2003-45259 Rüst, C. A., Knechtle, B., Rosemann, T., and Lepers, R. (2012b). Sex difference in race performance and age of peak performance in the ironman triathlon world championship from 1983 to 2012. Extrem. Physiol. Med. 14:15. doi: 10.1186/ 2046- 7648- 1- 15 The Triathlon Nutrition Academy is a podcast by Dietitian Approved. All rights reserved. www.dietitianapproved.com/academy Dietitian Approved acknowledges the Traditional custodians of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, The Turrbal and Jagera peoples. We pay our respects to their elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Intermittent fasting has been around for most of human history, but has seen a peak in interest in the last couple of years. What is intermittent fasting? Physiologically, what happens to the body when you fast? And should you dabble in intermittent fasting as an endurance athlete? There is some excellent research in fasting and exercise performance so tune in for my recommendations on whether it is something you should or shouldn’t be doing as a triathlete. References Aragon-Vargas LF. Effects of fasting on endurance exercise. Sports Med. 1993; 16:255–65 Aird TP, Davies RW, Carson BP. Effects of fasted vs fed-state exercise on performance and post-exercise metabolism: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Scand. J. Med. Sci. Sports. 2018; 28:1476–93. LINKS Check how well you’re doing when it comes to your nutrition with our 50 step checklist to Triathlon Nutrition Mastery: dietitianapproved.com/checklist Start working on your nutrition now with my Triathlon Nutrition Kickstart course: dietitianapproved.com/kickstart It’s for you if you’re a triathlete and you feel like you’ve got your training under control and you’re ready to layer in your nutrition. It's your warmup on the path to becoming a SUPERCHARGED triathlete – woohoo! Join the waitlist for our next opening of the Triathlon Nutrition Academy www.dietitianapproved.com/academy Website: www.dietitianapproved.com Instagram: @Dietitian.Approved @triathlonnutritionacademy Facebook: www.facebook.com/DietitianApproved The Triathlon Nutrition Academy is a podcast by Dietitian Approved. All rights reserved. www.dietitianapproved.com/academy Dietitian Approved acknowledges the Traditional custodians of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, The Turrbal and Jagera peoples. We pay our respects to their elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

When we know better, we eat better. And when we eat better, we live better. Introducing you to the Doc! Aka Dr Hayley Dickinson, founder of Eat for You, Australia’s ONLY nutrient-tested snack bars. Dr Hayley passionately shares her wealth of knowledge around the nutrient quality of our food and what we can do to ensure we’re getting everything we need to optimise our health. She highlights the hard reality around the challenges of food labelling, how the nutrition information panel is developed and the unreliability of counting calories due to variations in food content. What I love most about this conversation is that she stands beside me to advocate for whole, nutrient-dense, real foods, rather than relying on synthetic supplements and has some practical suggestions for ways you can increase your nutrient intake. She stresses the importance of independently batch testing food products to ensure their nutritional integrity and is on a mission to encourage more food companies to follow suit and prioritise nutrient testing to create a healthier food landscape globally. LINKS: Eat For You Website: eatforyou.com.au Instagram: @_eatforyou Farmers Footprint: farmersfootprint.org.au Check how well you’re doing when it comes to your nutrition with our 50 step checklist to Triathlon Nutrition Mastery: dietitianapproved.com/checklist Start working on your nutrition now with my Triathlon Nutrition Kickstart course: dietitianapproved.com/kickstart It’s for you if you’re a triathlete and you feel like you’ve got your training under control and you’re ready to layer in your nutrition. It's your warmup on the path to becoming a SUPERCHARGED triathlete – woohoo! Join the waitlist for our next opening of the Triathlon Nutrition Academy www.dietitianapproved.com/academy Website: www.dietitianapproved.com Instagram: @Dietitian.Approved @triathlonnutritionacademy Facebook: www.facebook.com/DietitianApproved The Triathlon Nutrition Academy is a podcast by Dietitian Approved. All rights reserved. www.dietitianapproved.com/academy Dietitian Approved acknowledges the Traditional custodians of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, The Turrbal and Jagera peoples. We pay our respects to their elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Last week we had the honour of speaking to triathlon legend Michellie Jones about the importance of rest days and light training. This week we chat to Taren Gesell, Founder and CEO of MOTTIV all about training smarter and maximising your performance in less training time. Two x Taryn’s on one podcast - I mean what could go wrong! Taren shares his 4 pillars that are important for great training outcomes as a triathlete: Training in the right intensity so you can adapt from the session Balance - balancing training with life, but also ensuring your body is ready to absorb the training and maintaining health through the process Strength training - a key pillar to any triathletes programming Nutrition - and using it to enhance training sessions He’s a firm believer that more training hours does not equal better performance. You don’t have to train 20 hours a week, you just need to train smarter. One of the key metrics he likes to use to ensure you’re absorbing training and have the balance right, rather than seeking diminishing returns is Heart Rate Variability (HRV). How do you track HRV? What information does it tell us? Tune in to hear more! LINKS: Learn more about MOTTIV here Check how well you’re doing when it comes to your nutrition with our 50 step checklist to Triathlon Nutrition Mastery: dietitianapproved.com/checklist Start working on your nutrition now with my Triathlon Nutrition Kickstart course: dietitianapproved.com/kickstart It’s for you if you’re a triathlete and you feel like you’ve got your training under control and you’re ready to layer in your nutrition. It's your warmup on the path to becoming a SUPERCHARGED triathlete – woohoo! Join the waitlist for our January 2024 opening of the Triathlon Nutrition Academy www.dietitianapproved.com/academy Website: www.dietitianapproved.com Instagram: @Dietitian.Approved @triathlonnutritionacademy Facebook: www.facebook.com/DietitianApproved The Triathlon Nutrition Academy is a podcast by Dietitian Approved. All rights reserved. www.dietitianapproved.com/academy Dietitian Approved acknowledges the Traditional custodians of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, The Turrbal and Jagera peoples. We pay our respects to their elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Triathletes love to go hard all the time. Smashing themselves in every session and feeling guilty for going easy, or taking time off. I know because I've been guilty of it myself! We all have been.. But more is not always better. Overtraining is a real problem. Joining me on the podcast for this episode is Triathlon legend Michellie Jones. She is incredibly passionate about athletes training strategically to maximise their performance. She generously shares her philosophy on light training days and how she likes to structure a training week with her athletes. Tune in for some really practical advice to ensure you’re not overtraining and digging yourself a hole. Michellie Jones is a Triathlon Legend Starting her triathlon career in 1990, she’s won two ITU World Championships in 1992 and 1993. She won the Xterra triathlon world championships in 1996. A silver medal ​​in the 2000 Sydney Olympic Games. Then decided to go long and became the Ironman World Champion in just her fourth full distance Ironman in 2006. First met – guiding for – She also guided Australian Para Triathlete Katie Kelly to gold in the 2015 ITU World Championship & Rio 2016 Paralympics Connect with MJ on Instagram and Facebook LINKS: Check how well you’re doing when it comes to your nutrition with our 50 step checklist to Triathlon Nutrition Mastery: dietitianapproved.com/checklist Start working on your nutrition now with my Triathlon Nutrition Kickstart course: dietitianapproved.com/kickstart It’s for you if you’re a triathlete and you feel like you’ve got your training under control and you’re ready to layer in your nutrition. It's your warmup on the path to becoming a SUPERCHARGED triathlete – woohoo! Join the waitlist for our next Triathlon Nutrition Academy opening in January 2024! www.dietitianapproved.com/academy Website: www.dietitianapproved.com Instagram: @Dietitian.Approved @triathlonnutritionacademy Facebook: www.facebook.com/DietitianApproved The Triathlon Nutrition Academy is a podcast by Dietitian Approved. All rights reserved. www.dietitianapproved.com/academy Dietitian Approved acknowledges the Traditional custodians of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, The Turrbal and Jagera peoples. We pay our respects to their elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The best time to work on your nutrition was 6-12 months ago. The second-best time is now. TRIATHLON NUTRITION ACADEMY DOORS ARE OPEN!>> www.dietitianapproved.com/academy << This is your last chance in 2023 to join the best triathlon nutrition program in the world! But be quick as they close again at 8am AEST Sunday July 16th! _______________________________________________________ There are a million things you can easily get distracted by as a triathlete, but at the end of the day there are 3 key pillars to your success in the sport: Structured Training Nutrition Sleep / Recovery These 3 pillars are more important to get right first, before dropping $20K on a bike or $400 on the new Nike Vaporfly and hoping to break a record. My job, as an Advanced Sports Dietitian, is to help you harness the power of pillar 2, nutrition. After working with hundreds of triathletes,just like you over the last 15 years, I developed my Supercharged Triathlete Formula. It includes 8 key elements, to help you reach your goals and fast track you through the minefield that is triathlon nutrition. If nutrition is the missing link for you, tune in for my no-BS guide to Triathlon Nutrition. Wrapped in a warm hug and smile of course ;) LINKS Check how well you’re doing when it comes to your nutrition with our 50 step checklist to Triathlon Nutrition Mastery: dietitianapproved.com/checklist Start working on your nutrition now with my Triathlon Nutrition Kickstart course: dietitianapproved.com/kickstart It’s for you if you’re a triathlete and you feel like you’ve got your training under control and you’re ready to layer in your nutrition. It's your warmup on the path to becoming a SUPERCHARGED triathlete – woohoo! Website: www.dietitianapproved.com Instagram: @Dietitian.Approved @triathlonnutritionacademy Facebook: www.facebook.com/DietitianApproved The Triathlon Nutrition Academy is a podcast by Dietitian Approved. All rights reserved. www.dietitianapproved.com/academy Dietitian Approved acknowledges the Traditional custodians of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, The Turrbal and Jagera peoples. We pay our respects to their elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It blows my mind how much money people spend on the wrong nutrition advice and supplements! Triathlon is an expensive sport as it is without flushing your money down the toilet on things you don’t need or that simply aren’t effective. Joining me for this episode are two Triathlon Nutrition Academy athletes - Chris Tubbs and Kelly Estes. They both candidly share how much money they are SAVING each month since joining the TNA program. I was honestly blown away by the full extent of it! For both of them, they are saving more money than what the entire program costs!! Just insane! So if you’re looking for some clarity around the right sports foods and supplements you should invest in, vs the ones you can save your money on, come and join us inside the Triathlon Nutrition Academy! DOORS OPEN THIS WEEKEND!>> www.dietitianapproved.com/academy << This is your last chance in 2023 to join the best triathlon nutrition program in the world! And as a side benefit to levelling up your nutrition, we can save you the cost of the program in a few short months! LINKS Register for our online Triathlon Nutrition Training Camp! thetricamp.com We start on Monday! Check how well you’re doing when it comes to your nutrition with our 50 step checklist to Triathlon Nutrition Mastery: dietitianapproved.com/checklist Start working on your nutrition now with my Triathlon Nutrition Kickstart course: dietitianapproved.com/kickstart It’s for you if you’re a triathlete and you feel like you’ve got your training under control and you’re ready to layer in your nutrition. It's your warmup on the path to becoming a SUPERCHARGED triathlete – woohoo! Website: www.dietitianapproved.com Instagram: @Dietitian.Approved @triathlonnutritionacademy Facebook: www.facebook.com/DietitianApproved The Triathlon Nutrition Academy is a podcast by Dietitian Approved. All rights reserved. www.dietitianapproved.com/academy Dietitian Approved acknowledges the Traditional custodians of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, The Turrbal and Jagera peoples. We pay our respects to their elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

I honestly can’t believe we’ve hit the 100 podcast episodes milestone! It seems like only yesterday I was setting up the cupboard and hitting record on my first ever episode. We took a dive, head first into the wonderful world of podcasting and haven’t looked back.. To help me celebrate, I’ve brought back the legendary Stef Hanson, former chief of Witsup to flip the mic on me! We talk all about:Why I started podcasting The lessons I’ve learnt along the way Some of my highlights over the last 100 episodes What’s got me fired up the most! And a look into the future of the Triathlon Nutrition Academy podcast Plus we also announce the winner of my 100th episode giveaway! Tune in to see if it was you! Thank you to everyone who entered the competition, left us a review and shared the show far and wide on your socials. It means the world to me that you choose to spend 20-30 minutes of your precious time with me each week learning all about triathlon nutrition. Cheers to the next 100! Taryn x LINKS Register for our online Triathlon Nutrition Training Camp! thetricamp.com Join the waitlist for our next Triathlon Nutrition Academy opening on the 8th of July! www.dietitianapproved.com/academy Check how well you’re doing when it comes to your nutrition with our 50 step checklist to Triathlon Nutrition Mastery: dietitianapproved.com/checklist Start working on your nutrition now with my Triathlon Nutrition Kickstart course: dietitianapproved.com/kickstart It’s for you if you’re a triathlete and you feel like you’ve got your training under control and you’re ready to layer in your nutrition. It's your warmup on the path to becoming a SUPERCHARGED triathlete – woohoo! Website: www.dietitianapproved.com Instagram: @Dietitian.Approved @triathlonnutritionacademy Facebook: www.facebook.com/DietitianApproved The Triathlon Nutrition Academy is a podcast by Dietitian Approved. All rights reserved. www.dietitianapproved.com/academy Dietitian Approved acknowledges the Traditional custodians of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, The Turrbal and Jagera peoples. We pay our respects to their elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Everything Erin Byrge touches turns to gold. As an age-group triathlete from North Carolina, her triathlon season has only just begun. And every time she toes the start line she lands a spot on the podium! With an 11 year history as a triathlete, this girls got goals! And she has a great methodology for setting goals and celebrating her wins. A strategy everyone should implement for long term success in the sport. So what are her secrets to having such successful races? I asked her to shed some light on what she’s been working on recently and in particular, how she managed an 11 minute personal record at Ironman 70.3 Eagleman. LINKS For some great tips for setting goals from the master herself, check out Erin’s blog here Register for our online Triathlon Nutrition Training Camp! thetricamp.com Join the waitlist for our next Triathlon Nutrition Academy opening in July! www.dietitianapproved.com/academy Check how well you’re doing when it comes to your nutrition with our 50 step checklist to Triathlon Nutrition Mastery: dietitianapproved.com/checklist Start working on your nutrition now with my Triathlon Nutrition Kickstart course: dietitianapproved.com/kickstart It’s for you if you’re a triathlete and you feel like you’ve got your training under control and you’re ready to layer in your nutrition. It's your warmup on the path to becoming a SUPERCHARGED triathlete – woohoo! Website: www.dietitianapproved.com Instagram: @Dietitian.Approved @triathlonnutritionacademy Facebook: www.facebook.com/DietitianApproved The Triathlon Nutrition Academy is a podcast by Dietitian Approved. All rights reserved. www.dietitianapproved.com/academy Dietitian Approved acknowledges the Traditional custodians of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, The Turrbal and Jagera peoples. We pay our respects to their elders past See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Are you the type of triathlete that struggles to find balance after a major event? You’re good when you have a focus and a goal, but once it’s all over you have a hard time sticking to your training and nutrition. It’s common for triathletes to use training or races as a way to manage their body composition. We have this all or nothing approach - we can be ON or OFF - there’s no middle ground. But let me tell you, there is an easier way! I’ve got 4 tips to help you find balance again after a big event. Without blowing out and gaining 10kg! Health is Wealth It’s all about Balance Manage your Portions Shift your Training focus Tune in for all of the details! Remember, we’ve only got one body. It’s the single most important thing that will get you to the finish line. If you need a little wakeup call, this is your kick in the butt to give your body the time, energy and investment it deserves. You have permission to invest in yourself. Register for our online Triathlon Nutrition Training Camp! thetricamp.com LINKS Check how well you’re doing when it comes to your nutrition with our 50 step checklist to Triathlon Nutrition Mastery: dietitianapproved.com/checklist Start working on your nutrition now with my Triathlon Nutrition Kickstart course: dietitianapproved.com/kickstart It’s for you if you’re a triathlete and you feel like you’ve got your training under control and you’re ready to layer in your nutrition. It's your warmup on the path to becoming a SUPERCHARGED triathlete – woohoo! Join the waitlist for our next Triathlon Nutrition Academy opening in July! www.dietitianapproved.com/academy Website: www.dietitianapproved.com Instagram: @Dietitian.Approved @triathlonnutritionacademy Facebook: www.facebook.com/DietitianApproved The Triathlon Nutrition Academy is a podcast by Dietitian Approved. All rights reserved. www.dietitianapproved.com/academy Dietitian Approved acknowledges the Traditional custodians of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, The Turrbal and Jagera peoples. We pay our respects to their elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A lot of triathletes complain about being time-poor. You fit A LOT into your days. It’s hard to fit much else in, particularly to learn a new skill or gain some deeper knowledge and understanding about your nutrition. So I wanted to share with you 6 simple hacks that you can utilise to save at least 2 hours every week. Personally, they allow me to cram A LOT in, just like you, and still eat well which is one of my highest values (obviously). Because at the end of the day, what is all this training and chaos without our health? You are what you eat - so if you want to train better and become a fitter, faster triathlete, it’s time to take more notice of how you fuel your body. LINKS Download my FREE Weekly Menu Planner Template: ​​dietitianapproved.com/planner Outsource meal planning to me: dietitianapproved.com/MenuPlanning Get instant access to over 150 nutritious and delicious recipes to fuel the active triathlete: dietitianapproved.com/recipedatabase Join the waitlist for our next Triathlon Nutrition Academy opening in July! www.dietitianapproved.com/academy Check how well you’re doing when it comes to your nutrition with our 50 step checklist to Triathlon Nutrition Mastery: dietitianapproved.com/checklist Start working on your nutrition now with my Triathlon Nutrition Kickstart course: dietitianapproved.com/kickstart It’s for you if you’re a triathlete and you feel like you’ve got your training under control and you’re ready to layer in your nutrition. It's your warmup on the path to becoming a SUPERCHARGED triathlete – woohoo! Website: www.dietitianapproved.com Instagram: @Dietitian.Approved @triathlonnutritionacademy Facebook: www.facebook.com/DietitianApproved The Triathlon Nutrition Academy is a podcast by Dietitian Approved. All rights reserved. www.dietitianapproved.com/academy Dietitian Approved acknowledges the Traditional custodians of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, The Turrbal and Jagera peoples. We pay our respects to their elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Are you feeling tired and fatigued? Of course you are - you’re a triathlete training for 3 sports in a week. Plus juggling the demands of work, family, and life. But you shouldn't be completely wiped all the time. Even if you’re training for a full distance/Ironman event. We often push ourselves to the limits, neglecting the importance of quality nutrition, sleep and recovery. Our bodies need time to repair and recharge. Without it, fatigue becomes our constant companion. And it’s not a badge of honour you should be proud to wear. Remember we only adapt from the sessions we recover from. So constantly smashing yourself is not going to make you a better triathlete. Recovery is just as important as training itself. Nutrition also plays a pivotal role in our energy levels. Sometimes you don’t know how good you can feel, until you’ve got your nutrition sorted to support training. So how do you find more energy? Here are 6 practical strategies to help you find more energy and feel like a supercharged triathlete. LINKS Check how well you’re doing when it comes to your nutrition with our 50 step checklist to Triathlon Nutrition Mastery: dietitianapproved.com/checklist Start working on your nutrition now with my Triathlon Nutrition Kickstart course: dietitianapproved.com/kickstart It’s for you if you’re a triathlete and you feel like you’ve got your training under control and you’re ready to layer in your nutrition. It's your warmup on the path to becoming a SUPERCHARGED triathlete – woohoo! Join the waitlist for our next Triathlon Nutrition Academy opening in July! www.dietitianapproved.com/academy Website: www.dietitianapproved.com Instagram: @Dietitian.Approved @triathlonnutritionacademy Facebook: www.facebook.com/DietitianApproved The Triathlon Nutrition Academy is a podcast by Dietitian Approved. All rights reserved. www.dietitianapproved.com/academy Dietitian Approved acknowledges the Traditional custodians of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, The Turrbal and Jagera peoples. We pay our respects to their elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

EP 95 - How To Shave Minutes Off Your Triathlon Transition Times Having a smooth and efficient transition is crucial in a triathlon to save time, stress and maintain momentum. I’m a firm believer in fast transitions – get in and get out! You can waste SO MUCH TIME mucking around in transition having a picnic or sitting down to put on toe socks. It’s not uncommon for athletes to waste between 5-10 minutes in T1 and T2, shooting themselves in the foot if they’re hoping for a PB or podium spot. And not to mention how much it can take you out of a racing mindset. Giving you time to stop and think about how much you’re hurting instead of pushing through. So because I’m all about supporting you to become a fitter, faster, healthier triathlete - here are my 7 tips for a faster triathlon transition. LINKS Check how well you’re doing when it comes to your nutrition with our 50 step checklist to Triathlon Nutrition Mastery: dietitianapproved.com/checklist Start working on your nutrition now with my Triathlon Nutrition Kickstart course: dietitianapproved.com/kickstart It’s for you if you’re a triathlete and you feel like you’ve got your training under control and you’re ready to layer in your nutrition. It's your warmup on the path to becoming a SUPERCHARGED triathlete – woohoo! Join the waitlist for our next Triathlon Nutrition Academy opening in July! www.dietitianapproved.com/academy Website: www.dietitianapproved.com Instagram: @Dietitian.Approved @triathlonnutritionacademy Facebook: www.facebook.com/DietitianApproved The Triathlon Nutrition Academy is a podcast by Dietitian Approved. All rights reserved. www.dietitianapproved.com/academy Dietitian Approved acknowledges the Traditional custodians of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, The Turrbal and Jagera peoples. We pay our respects to their elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures. You've got your training under control - now it's time to layer in your nutrition! Woohoo! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

EP 94 - How Liz Blatchford Managed 120g of Carbohydrate Per Hour on the Bike in Ironman Liz Blatchford - one of THE MOST successful triathletes of all time. She had an 18 year professional racing career from 2000 in both the ITU circuit and full distance events. And to top it all off, was inducted into the Ironman Hall of Fame in 2022. She is now retired from competing, living her best life with her two little people, but is still heavily involved in the sport through coaching. I wanted to get Liz on the podcast to chat about her Ironman fuelling strategies. She was the first athlete I ever heard of, many years ago before it was a ‘thing’ - that was fuelling at 120g of carbohydrate per hour on the bike. CRAZY for a 60kg athlete!Tune in to hear how she landed on that fuelling strategy, what products she used and her overall philosophy on nutrition for triathlon as a female athlete. LINKS Connect with Liz on Instagram @liz_blatchford Join the waitlist for our next Triathlon Nutrition Academy opening in July! www.dietitianapproved.com/academy Check how well you’re doing when it comes to your nutrition with our 50 step checklist to Triathlon Nutrition Mastery: dietitianapproved.com/checklist Website: www.dietitianapproved.com Instagram: @Dietitian.Approved @triathlonnutritionacademy Facebook: www.facebook.com/DietitianApproved The Triathlon Nutrition Academy is a podcast by Dietitian Approved. All rights reserved. www.dietitianapproved.com/academy Dietitian Approved acknowledges the Traditional custodians of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, The Turrbal and Jagera peoples. We pay our respects to their elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What blood tests or biomarkers do you need to test as an active endurance athlete? You may have seen lots of companies offering blood tests for triathletes lately and it can be hard to know if it’s worth doing or a complete waste of time. As always, I think it’s important you’re equipped with some knowledge and understanding before doing something like this. So you can make informed decisions and, most importantly, understand the results and what to do about it. In this episode I’ll explain: Why do routine blood tests as a triathlete? What things should you test for and why? When should you do blood tests and how frequently? How to interpret your results and how to rectify any abnormalities Please note: this is not personal medical advice – see a sports physician if you’re not sure about you and your specific circumstances. Download your free Blood Test Guide: www.dietitianapproved.com/blood-tests-for-triathletes LINKS Join the waitlist for our next Triathlon Nutrition Academy opening in July! www.dietitianapproved.com/academy Check how well you’re doing when it comes to your nutrition with our 50 step checklist to Triathlon Nutrition Mastery: dietitianapproved.com/checklist Website: www.dietitianapproved.com Instagram: @Dietitian.Approved @triathlonnutritionacademy Facebook: www.facebook.com/DietitianApproved The Triathlon Nutrition Academy is a podcast by Dietitian Approved. All rights reserved. www.dietitianapproved.com/academy Dietitian Approved acknowledges the Traditional custodians of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, The Turrbal and Jagera peoples. We pay our respects to their elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ultraman Australia A 3 day, ultra endurance event covering 515km (320 miles) of swim, bike and run. What does it take to prepare for an event like this? And what lessons do you learn about yourself after completing it? Denise Wilson, one of our Academy athletes shares her experience with you from her Ultraman Australia journey in 2022 and why she’s going back for more in 2024. What is she doing differently this time around? From a training and nutrition perspective. And what has she been working on to set her 2024 event up for success. Tune in to find out! To follow Denise’s Ultraman journey, find her on Instagram @den_wil19 LINKS Join the waitlist for our next Triathlon Nutrition Academy opening in July! www.dietitianapproved.com/academy Check how well you’re doing when it comes to your nutrition with our 50 step checklist to Triathlon Nutrition Mastery: dietitianapproved.com/checklist Website: www.dietitianapproved.com Instagram: @Dietitian.Approved @triathlonnutritionacademy Facebook: www.facebook.com/DietitianApproved The Triathlon Nutrition Academy is a podcast by Dietitian Approved. All rights reserved. www.dietitianapproved.com/academy Dietitian Approved acknowledges the Traditional custodians of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, The Turrbal and Jagera peoples. We pay our respects to their elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.