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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 AcademyThe Worst Nutrition Advice I’ve Seen This Month
Are you falling for BS nutrition advice without even knowing it? In this episode, Taryn exposes the worst triathlon nutrition advice doing the rounds right…
Triathlon Nutrition AcademyCreatine Gummies Exposed – 9 Brands Tested, Half Failed
Are your creatine gummies actually doing anything? In this week’s episode, we reveal the results of independent lab testing on nine popular creatine…
Triathlon Nutrition AcademyWhat It Takes to Fuel Your First Ironman
What It Takes to Fuel Your First Ironman with Steve Duquette Thinking about doing your first full Ironman? Don’t leave your performance to chance. In…
Triathlon Nutrition AcademyWhy Sleep Is Your #1 Recovery Tool with Dr Michael Grandner
Struggling to recover despite solid training and nutrition? You might be missing the most powerful recovery tool of all — sleep. In this episode…
Triathlon Nutrition AcademyAre You a Burnt-Out Triathlete? Answer These 3 Questions
Feeling flat, foggy or just can’t be bothered to train? Burnout doesn’t always come in hot with a meltdown and a for-sale bike post. Sometimes…
Triathlon Nutrition AcademyExtra Virgin Olive Oil vs Ibuprofen – What the Science Says
Did you know the humble bottle of extra virgin olive oil in your pantry could be doing more than just making your salad taste good? In this episode, I’m…
Triathlon Nutrition Academy200 Episodes In – Fuel Tactics That Made TNA Athletes Faster
Think you're eating right for triathlon but still underperforming? In this milestone 200th episode, the mic flips as four inspiring Triathlon Nutrition Academy…
Triathlon Nutrition AcademyPlant vs Animal Protein – Which Builds More Muscle?
Are plant-based proteins really good enough for triathletes chasing strength gains and performance? Or do animal proteins still reign supreme? In this episode…
Triathlon Nutrition AcademyThree Triathlon Nutrition Myths Costing You Performance – Stop Doing Them!
Still chasing race weight? Skipping food before training to burn more fat? Meticulously tracking every calorie? In this week’s episode, I’m calling…
Triathlon Nutrition AcademyHow I’d Upgrade Your Nutrition If You Were My Athlete
Think you're doing everything right with your training and nutrition, but the results just aren't stacking up? You're not alone. In this episode, Taryn walks…
Triathlon Nutrition AcademyWhy Troy’s Training Didn’t Truly Work – Until He Fixed This
Think you're training hard enough to deserve better results? Troy Bauerle sure was. But it wasn’t until he sorted out his nutrition that things really…
Triathlon Nutrition AcademyNot All Sports Drinks Are Equal: Pure Race Fuel vs Electrolyte Hydration
Not all sports drinks are created equal – and using the wrong one could wreck your race or your gut. In this episode, I compare two sports drinks from…
Triathlon Nutrition AcademySmashing PBs & Chasing Kona Dreams with Samantha Zeps
What does it take to go from consistent age-group triathlete to Ironman podium finisher and Kona qualifier? In this inspiring episode, Samantha Zeps shares how…
Triathlon Nutrition AcademyThe Real Cost of Poor Nutrition
You're logging hours in the pool, on the bike, and pounding the pavement. Your training plan is dialled in, your gear is sorted, yet something's still not…
Triathlon Nutrition AcademySmashing Her First Ironman: Christina's Journey to the Finish Line
Completing an Ironman isn’t for suckers. It's something that many triathletes dream about and today, I want to share the story of one of my Triathlon…
Triathlon Nutrition AcademyHow Do You Lose Weight When Training for a Triathlon?
You're logging endless kilometres in the pool, on the bike and in your running shoes. Your training plan is meticulous. Yet somehow, the numbers on the scale…
Triathlon Nutrition AcademyFORM Goggles Review: Game-Changer or Waste of Money?
If you've ever found yourself 300 meters from the buoy on race day or struggling to maintain pace during training, there might be a high-tech solution out…
Triathlon Nutrition AcademyLong Ride Fuelling: 5 Real Food Ideas from a Sports Dietitian
Let's be honest – choking down another gel at hour three on a long ride isn't anyone's idea of fun. If you’re done with flavour fatigue…
Triathlon Nutrition AcademyCreatine Gummies vs Powder: Which One Actually Works?
Creatine is having a serious moment right now! From bodybuilders to busy mums, we’re all being told to jump on the creatine bandwagon to improve our…
Triathlon Nutrition AcademyThe Triathlete’s Guide to Thyroid Nutrition
Nailing your training but can't shift those stubborn kilos? Maybe you’re battling gut issues despite a dialled-in nutrition plan or even dragging…
Triathlon Nutrition AcademyHeart Rate Variability (HRV) for Triathletes: What It Is, Why It Matters & How to Track It
Do you ever wake up feeling shattered but you just make yourself train hard anyway? I know it sounds like the thing you should do, but is that actually the…
Triathlon Nutrition AcademyHow an Epilepsy Diagnosis Didn't Hold Aditya Back from Triathlon
Think your challenges are holding you back from triathlon? Meet Aditya Mehta from Mumbai, India, a 35 year old endurance athlete who was diagnosed with…
Triathlon Nutrition AcademyAward-Winning Businesswoman to Triathlete: Why Winging It with Nutrition Didn’t Work for Jo Hurley
Today I’m chatting with Jo Hurley, mum of 4, Award-Winning Businesswoman and determined triathlete, who started her triathlon journey completely winging…
Triathlon Nutrition AcademyThe 5 Signs Your Nutrition is Holding You Back (And How to Fix It)
Struggling to hit your training targets—even though you're doing all the "right" things? Your gear is dialled in. You’re ticking off sessions and…
Triathlon Nutrition AcademyTriathlon with Type 2 Diabetes: Tony Hampton’s Journey to Weight Loss & Blood Sugar Control
Picture this: you're a dedicated triathlete, passionate about your sport and you’ve got a chronic condition that complicates every step of your training…
Triathlon Nutrition AcademyIronman’s New Bike Hydration Rules: What You Need to Know
If you're racing an Ironman this season and you don’t want to be disqualified, I’m sharing some crucial information you need to know. As of 17th of…
Triathlon Nutrition AcademyMicroplastics & Performance: What Every Triathlete Should Know
There’s a sneaky, microscopic invader you're probably overlooking and in this episode, I'm joined by Dr. Heather Leslie, one of the world's leading…
Triathlon Nutrition AcademyHow Masters Triathletes Can Stay Fast After 50 with Joe Friel
In a world obsessed with youth in sports, there's a quiet revolution happening among athletes in their 50s, 60s, 70s, and beyond. These masters of endurance…
Triathlon Nutrition AcademyKey Nutrients for Masters Triathletes: Fuelling for Performance & Longevity
If you're a masters triathlete, you might think your PR days are behind you. But here's the thing: with the right nutrition strategy, you can absolutely…
Triathlon Nutrition AcademyNerd Clusters vs Maurten Gels – What’s Better for Fuelling Triathlon?
Today, we're diving headfirst into the sweet and sticky world of fueling strategies with a showdown you didn't know you needed – Nerd Clusters versus…
Triathlon Nutrition AcademyEat Plants, Train Hard: A Vegan Triathlete’s Nutrition Guide
One of the most common questions I get asked is, can you help me with triathlon nutrition as a vegan? And the short answer is absolutely! Sure, being vegan…
Triathlon Nutrition AcademyHow to Stay Motivated in Triathlon – Insights from Mark Allen: Part 2
Welcome back to part 2 of my conversation with the incredible Mark Allen! Dubbed the greatest endurance athlete of all time by ESPN, Mark is sharing the…
Triathlon Nutrition AcademyHow to Stay Motivated in Triathlon – Insights from Mark Allen: Part 1
Mark Allen is one of the greatest triathletes of all time and I was lucky enough to sit down with him for today’s episode. ESPN hailed him as the…
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Why Your Training Plan Isn’t Enough: The Missing Piece to Smashing Your PB
Have you ever felt like no matter how hard you work, and how much training you do, you aren’t getting the results your capable of achieving? I’m…
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Real Triathletes, Real Results, FAST: The TNA Advantage
Ever wonder what actually goes on in my Triathlon Nutrition Academy? Well you’re in luck! For today’s episode, I invited three athletes - Ben…
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Steve's insider secrets to a 64 minute PB at Sunshine Coast 70.3
Today, I’m thrilled to share a conversation with an incredible athlete, and member of the Triathlon Nutrition Academy, Steve Duquette. We’re going…
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New Year, New PR: Nutrition Goals for Triathletes
Welcome back to the Triathlon Nutrition Academy podcast for another year! I still can't believe we're in 2025, but I hope you had an amazing holiday season…
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Why You’re a Tired Triathlete All the Time and How to Find More Energy
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…
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Breaking Barriers: How Three Triathletes Conquered Their Nutrition Challenges
Introducing our first Triathlon Nutrition Academy Alumni! Jill Gaudio, Luis Franco Marin and Jason Currie have all just finished 12 months of working on their…
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The 12 days of Triathlon Nutrition
2024 is almost over, and I, for one, am glad. It’s been a year of challenges and I’m ready to start the next chapter in 2025. But before that…
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How many calories should you be eating as a triathlete?
How many calories should you be eating each day as a triathlete? I’m asked this question constantly, but it’s not as simple as just giving you a number. There…
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Fat adaptation and metabolic flexibility: Should you train your body to burn more fat?
We're back with part two of my conversation with Sam Shepard, a researcher and fellow nutrition enthusiast, about the science of energy production. Last week…
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The carbohydrate advantage: Can more carbs help you go the distance?
Carbohydrates and Fats are the body’s main source of energy in endurance sports and getting them right can make or break your race day. That’s why I invited…
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Triathlete Christmas Gift Guide
Around this time last year I shared my list of gift suggestions for triathletes in episode 120 (definitely worth a listen if you haven’t done so already!)…
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Maurten Gel 100 vs Gel 160
As the official race nutrition products for Ironman events, Maurten gels have gained a lot of popularity among endurance athletes. But with two big options on…
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What is a Sports Dietitian?
As a sports dietitian I’ve studied for years to help you use nutrition to achieve your performance and health goals. That’s why it frustrates me to no end that…
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The Best Triathlon Meal Plan
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…
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Estimate your sweat rate: New free tool!
As a sports dietitian specialising in triathlon, one of the key elements I focus on with my clients is hydration strategy. Hydration plays a critical role in…
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Fuelled for Success: Preparing for her first Ironman with Christine Orlowicz
Today I’m joined by Christine Orlowicz, a dedicated age-group triathlete from Fort Myers, Florida, who’s been having an exceptional race season. Christine…
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Our Favourite Sports Nutrition Products
When it comes to sports nutrition products, there are a million products and there's always something new promising to boost performance, enhance recovery, or…
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Hall Of Fame Swimmer Turned Triathlete: Chad Rolfs on Training, Racing and Nutrition
When you think of an elite athlete, a Division One All-American swimmer might come to mind. But what if that same athlete also excelled in triathlons, coached…
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The nutrition changes that are helping Troy Bauerle see massive success, fast!
As a sports dietician, I’m always thrilled to witness the remarkable transformations of athletes who discover the true potential of tailored nutrition. Today…
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Sunshine Coast 70.3 Race Report
The Sunshine Coast 70.3 race has always been an event to look forward to, but this year, it took on a special meaning as it became the first TNA event. We had…
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Meredith's long game preparation for Ironman World Championship Nice
How does one go from never planning to run to conquering the Ironman World Championship? Join us as Meredith McKenzie shares her incredible journey and the…
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How to beat jet lag and maximise race performance
Jet lag can be a triathlete’s worst nightmare. We train for months to perform at our best but international travel leaves us feeling sluggish and out of sync…
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20 Books Triathletes Must Read
When you’re lacking motivation through a hard triathlon training period, where do you turn for encouragement? You could binge-listen to a podcast, watch an…
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What Leanne has learnt from 18 Ironmans!
Are you ready to delve into the mind of an incredible triathlete who's completed 18 Ironman races? Yes, you heard that right, eighteen! Leanne, an age-group…
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What NOT to Eat Before a Triathlon
Could you be sabotaging your race-day performance by eating the wrong pre-race foods? Having worked with triathletes for the past 16 years, I've seen far too…
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Top 10 Superfoods for Endurance Athletes
Wondering how to fine-tune your nutrition for peak endurance performance? I’ve got you covered. Today, I'll be sharing my top 10 "superfoods" that every…
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Five Key Nutrition Strategies to Manage Your Return to Triathlon Training
If you’ve ever had a break from training, there are a few key things you need to do with your nutrition on your return. Maybe you’ve been sick or injured, gone…