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Triathlon Nutrition Academy
Welcome to the Triathlon Nutrition Academy Podcast! Brought to you by Advanced Sports Dietitian, Taryn Richardson. Listen as I break down the latest science to give you practical, easy to digest strategies to transform yourself into a Supercharged Triathlete! You have so much untapped potential...and I want to help you unlock that with the power of nutrition.
Episodes
Triathlon Nutrition AcademyThree Fuelling Changes That Fixed 8 Years of Race-Day Gut Issues
Race-day gut issues followed Marie Stevenson through 8 years of triathlon, and she’s a family doctor. So how did she race the IRONMAN 70.3 World…
Triathlon Nutrition AcademyHow to Fuel a Hot Race Without Falling Apart on the Run
Two of the best triathletes on the planet came undone in the Kona heat in back-to-back years, so how do you fuel a hot race without falling apart on the run?…
Triathlon Nutrition AcademyHow Masters Triathletes Can Stay Fast After 50 with Joe Friel
Are you still training like you did in your 20s, going hard every session and wondering why recovery takes so much longer than it used to? This is one of the…
Triathlon Nutrition AcademyThree Questions Holding Triathletes Back From Dialling In Their Nutrition
Why is your triathlon nutrition strategy still not working when you already know what to do? I asked the triathletes who just finished my Triathlon Fuel Camp…
Triathlon Nutrition AcademyThe Triathlon Nutrition Academy in Under 10 Minutes
If you have heard about the Triathlon Nutrition Academy and wondered what it actually is, this is your answer in under 10 minutes. You already have a training…
Triathlon Nutrition AcademyHe Ate 1,000 More Calories a Day and Lost 8kg: What 9 Months of Triathlon Nutrition Actually Changes
What happens when you eat 1,000 more calories a day? For Curt, a 54 year old triathlete from Texas, it meant losing 8kg, ditching the daily nap and finally…
Triathlon Nutrition AcademyHow to Gain Muscle While Losing Body Fat
Can you gain muscle while losing body fat at the same time, or is body recomposition just a clickbait headline? For years the advice has been that you have to…
Triathlon Nutrition AcademyHow 5 Masters Triathletes Fuelled the Hilliest 70.3 in the World
What does it take to fuel the hilliest 70.3 in the world? Six Triathlon Nutrition Academy athletes lined up at the IRONMAN 70.3 World Championship in Nice…
Triathlon Nutrition AcademyThe Next 4 Things I'd Fix If You Were My Athlete
Most triathletes are working their nutrition list backwards. They start at number eight and skip one through seven entirely. In Episode 229 I walked you…
Triathlon Nutrition AcademyHow to Fuel an Ironman When You've Only Ever Raced 70.3
You can get away with a fuelling gap over five hours. You cannot get away with it over 13. Stepping up from 70.3 to Ironman is the exact moment most…
Triathlon Nutrition AcademyMaurten vs Precision vs SIS Beta Fuel: A Triathlon Dietitian's Verdict
Are you paying up to $5.20 a gel because that is what they hand out on course? Maurten, Precision Fuel and Hydration and SIS Beta Fuel are the three gels I get…
Triathlon Nutrition AcademyOver 45 and Losing Power? Your Protein Isn't Working Like It Used To
Everywhere you look, someone is telling you to eat more protein. If you are over 45 and your power is going backwards, more protein is not the fix you have…
Triathlon Nutrition AcademyAre you Overtraining or Under-Fuelling?
Your legs are heavy, your easy sessions feel hard, and you are not improving despite training consistently. If you immediately thought overtraining, you are…
Triathlon Nutrition AcademyIs Carb Loading a Myth?
Is carb loading a myth? A paper published in June has social media convinced that it is. A comment landed on my socials this week saying exactly that. It…
Triathlon Nutrition AcademyWhy Eating Healthy Isn't Enough to Fuel a Triathlon with James Anderson
You can eat really good food all day long and still have no idea how to fuel a triathlon. Dr James Anderson is a dentist, a Triathlon Nutrition Academy athlete…
Triathlon Nutrition AcademyHow Do You Carb Load for a Triathlon Without Feeling Bloated and Heavy?
Want to build your own carb loading plan? Grab my complete Carb Loading Masterclass here: https://www.dietitianapproved.com/carb-loading A giant bowl of pasta…
Triathlon Nutrition AcademyIf Challenge Roth Is On Your Bucket List, Listen to This First
Thinking about putting Challenge Roth on your bucket list? Three TNA athletes just raced it, and they are telling you exactly what to get right before you sign…
Triathlon Nutrition AcademyPros Are Fuelling at 200g of Carbs an Hour. Should You?
Pros are fuelling at up to 200 grams of carbs an hour. Should you be chasing that number too? High carb fuelling is the hottest topic in endurance sport right…
Triathlon Nutrition AcademyHow to Swim Faster Off Just Three Sessions a Week
Swimming more laps won't make you a faster triathlete. A three-time Olympian who used to swim 80 kilometres a week is here to tell you why. Brian Johns is a…
Triathlon Nutrition AcademyWhy Tracking Calories Is Making You Slower (Not Leaner)
Is your calorie tracking app actually working against you? You're logging everything, hitting your macros and training hard but your long sessions are falling…
Triathlon Nutrition AcademyHow to Fuel Your First Ironman and Actually Enjoy It with Lily Godding
What does it actually take to finish your first Ironman at 22 years old - and cross that finish line with a smile? Lily Godding is a TNA athlete, a rugby rep…
Triathlon Nutrition AcademyFive Habits of Triathletes Who Reach the Start Line Ready to Race
Are you actually going to hit the start line ready - or are you going to arrive having done all the training but undone the work in race week? Taryn is…
Triathlon Nutrition AcademyDoes Hydrogen Water Actually Work for Triathlon Recovery?
Hydrogen water is all over your feed right now. Tablets, bottles, little machines bubbling away on the kitchen bench, all promising less soreness, faster…
Triathlon Nutrition AcademyThe 3 Recovery Nutrition Mistakes Triathletes Make (And How to Fix Them)
You’re doing the training. You’re showing up consistently. But if your legs constantly feel heavy, your energy crashes every afternoon and you…
Triathlon Nutrition AcademyPressure Is Not the Enemy: The Mental Game of Triathlon with Dr Haley Perlus
Do race day nerves throw you completely off your game? Maybe you second-guess your pacing, panic when things don’t go to plan or let pressure spiral into…
Triathlon Nutrition AcademyWhat Ozempic and GLP-1 Drugs Do to Your Triathlon Performance
GLP-1 medications like Ozempic, Wegovy and Mounjaro are now firmly inside the triathlon conversation. Athletes are seeing dramatic weight loss results and…
Triathlon Nutrition AcademyShe Tripled Her Food Intake and Got Leaner - Emma Jeffcoat's Nutrition Turnaround
What does it actually take to recover from surgery in half the expected time and come back stronger than ever? Australian elite triathlete Emma Jeffcoat did…
Triathlon Nutrition AcademyCan Your Gut Microbiome Predict Your Training Response with Dr Matthew Cooke
Can Your Gut Microbiome Predict Your Training Response with Dr Matthew Cooke Your gut isn’t just along for the ride… it could be influencing how…
Triathlon Nutrition AcademyStop Optimising the 5% You Haven't Earned Yet
Are you spending way too much time worrying about gels, supplements and race day nutrition… but still not getting the performance you want? Here’s…
Triathlon Nutrition AcademyDIY Triathlon Nutrition Has an Expiry Date
Still Googling “what to eat before training” at 9pm the night before your race? If you’re relying on free calculators, generic meal plans or…
Triathlon Nutrition AcademyThree New Triathletes Share What No One Tells You Before You Join TNA
What actually happens when you stop winging your nutrition and start doing it properly? In this episode, I’m joined by three brand new Triathlon…
Triathlon Nutrition AcademyThe Tired Triathlete Problem: Why “Eating Clean” Was Ruining Her Performance
Are you doing everything “right”… but still feeling exhausted? If you’re a triathlete who’s training consistently, eating…
Triathlon Nutrition AcademySeven Nutrition Mistakes Triathletes Are Making in 2026
Are you unknowingly sabotaging your triathlon performance with your nutrition? In this episode, Advanced Sports Dietitian Taryn Richardson breaks down the 7…
Triathlon Nutrition AcademyStruggling With Your Nutrition? This Is What You’re Missing
Why you’re still struggling with your nutrition (and what to do about it) You’re training consistently, trying to eat well and doing all the…
Triathlon Nutrition AcademyRed Light Therapy for Athletes
What if one of the biggest factors affecting your energy, recovery and long-term health wasn’t your training or nutrition… but the light…
Triathlon Nutrition AcademyFrom Couch to Ironman at 48
What happens when someone with zero athletic background decides to completely change their life… and accidentally signs up for an Ironman four months…
Triathlon Nutrition AcademyHow to Lose Weight Without Losing Power
Trying to lean up but your FTP keeps tanking? If every time you try to “eat less” your watts drop, your legs feel flat and your sessions turn into…
Triathlon Nutrition AcademyThe First 4 Things I Fix With Every Triathlete’s Nutrition
Training hard but still feeling flat, constantly hungry or stuck at a performance plateau? If you dropped into my world tomorrow as a triathlete, there are…
Triathlon Nutrition AcademyIronman Changed Its On-Course Hydration. Here’s What That Means for You
Ironman has changed its on-course hydration globally. Sounds simple. It’s not. All Ironman-branded events have now moved to PH1000 for hydration and…
Triathlon Nutrition AcademyMatthew Hauser: Becoming a World Champion Triathlete
What does it take to go from a promising junior to a world champion triathlete? In this episode, I sit down with Aussie triathlete and 2025 World Champion Matt…
Triathlon Nutrition AcademyThree Triathletes. One Strategy. Ridiculous Results
What do a rookie, a masters athlete and a seasoned racer all have in common? They nailed their nutrition strategy - and the results speak for themselves. In…
Triathlon Nutrition AcademyYou Won’t Believe How Edward Dropped 12kg and Took 65 Minutes Off His Ironman
How a Full-Time ER Doctor Shaved 65 Minutes Off His Ironman PB 🎧 “You don’t have to sacrifice your health or performance when life gets busy - if…
Triathlon Nutrition AcademyThe Problem With Outsourcing Your Nutrition to AI
Are you outsourcing your nutrition to an app or ChatGPT and hoping it just works? Here’s why that could be a massive mistake... In this episode, I unpack…
Triathlon Nutrition AcademyFrom Zero to Ironman in Five Months
What happens when you throw yourself head-first into triathlon, sign up for an Ironman with zero experience and try to DIY your nutrition along the way? Meet…
Triathlon Nutrition Academyn=1 The Power of Personalised Nutrition for Triathletes
Still copying someone else’s nutrition plan and hoping it works for you? It’s time to stop guessing. In this episode, I break down the concept of…
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Why You’re a Tired Triathlete All the Time and How to Find More Energy
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Triathlon Nutrition AcademyHow Brian Fuelled a 45-Minute 70.3 PB Through Total Life Chaos
What happens when your race goals collide with toddlers, ER visits, and zero sleep? In this episode, I sit down with Brian Joseph – a busy triathlete…
Triathlon Nutrition AcademySeven Tips to Navigate Alcohol and the Festive Season Without Sabotaging Your Performance
Feeling festive but don’t want to blow your training gains? In this episode of the Triathlon Nutrition Academy podcast, I’m diving into how alcohol…
Triathlon Nutrition AcademyIron Cowboy: What It Takes to Do 100 Ironmans in 100 Days
What on earth does it take to complete 100 Ironmans in 100 days? James Lawrence – aka the Iron Cowboy – joins the podcast to share the physical…
Triathlon Nutrition AcademyThe Science of Exercise with T1 Diabetes – with Dr Sam Scott
Managing type 1 diabetes as a triathlete isn’t just tough – it’s a constant balancing act. But with the right tools, strategy and support…
Triathlon Nutrition AcademyFrom ACL Surgery to 70.3 – Brian’s Nutrition-Fuelled Comeback
Could your comeback story start with your plate? In this inspiring episode, we hear from TNA athlete Brian McLean, who proves that nutrition isn't just for…
Triathlon Nutrition AcademySweat Science: The Truth About Electrolytes and Hydration for Triathletes
Think you’re nailing hydration because you’ve got a pastel-coloured electrolyte drink in hand? Think again. In this episode, I bust through the…
Triathlon Nutrition AcademyThe Gut Microbiome Explained – How It Affects Performance
Is gut health just another nutrition fad, or a legit performance game-changer for triathletes? In this episode, Taryn breaks down the gut microbiome in a way…
Triathlon Nutrition AcademyBack of the Pack: Why Nutrition Isn’t Just for Fast Triathletes
Think nutrition is only for podium chasers? Think again. In this inspiring chat, we meet Dr Sarah Barr, a proud back-of-the-packer, cancer survivor and one…
Triathlon Nutrition AcademyShould I Be Using Different Fuelling Strategies When On My Period?
Are your hormones hijacking your training? If you've ever felt off during certain weeks of your cycle and wondered if your nutrition needs to change, you're…
Triathlon Nutrition AcademyWhoop vs Oura – What the Science Says for Triathletes with Shona Halson
Is your wearable helping or hindering your performance? In this episode, I’m joined by Professor Shona Halson – globally respected expert in sleep…
Triathlon Nutrition AcademyWhy Training Hard Isn’t Enough – Lessons from Triathlete Brent Saltmarsh
What happens when you train like a pro but still bonk on race day? In this episode, I’m joined by Triathlon Nutrition Academy athlete Brent Saltmarsh…
Triathlon Nutrition AcademyFive Obsessions Triathletes Think They Need vs What Actually Moves the Needle
Still cramping or bonking despite all your shiny gear? In this episode, I reveal five of the biggest distractions that age-group triathletes obsess over. From…
Triathlon Nutrition Academy3 Race-Day Fuel Hacks We Proved at Sunny Coast 70.3
Are you training hard but still falling short on race day? In this episode, we're coming to you live from Mooloolaba after an epic weekend at Sunny Coast 70.3…