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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 Academy
Ultraman Australia Race Nutrition with Paul & Lisa McDonald
Today, I'm joined by two passionate triathletes, Lisa and Paul McDonald, to discuss his recent experience with the gruelling Ultraman Australia. Lisa was with…
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Nine signs your nutrition sucks
How can you know if your nutrition sucks? Well, bad nutrition can cause big issues in all areas of your body, so there are plenty of warning signs, but they’re…
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Laura Hoffman reveals her secrets to a 20min PR at Western Massachusetts 70.3
Have you ever felt like your body just isn’t cooperating, no matter how hard you train or how well you think you’re eating? You’re not alone. Many athletes…
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What a Sports Dietitian Says About Coca-Cola
Coca-Cola as a performance enhancer? You probably didn't see that coming on a sports nutrition podcast! But hold on, there's more here than meets the eye…
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NEW TREND: IV hydration. Should you do it?
Proper recovery and performance enhancement have always been top priorities for athletes. But what happens when new trends promise to deliver these benefits…
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New research that's blown everything we knew about protein out of the water
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…
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Breaking News – Ironman changes to Mortal Hydration on the North American race course
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!…
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When Do You Start Planning Your Race Nutrition for a Triathlon Event
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…
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Transforming Body and Mind: Chris Kenon’s journey into Triathlon
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…
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What's the Difference Between a Nutritionist, Dietitian and Sports Dietitian?
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Improve performance by improving training availability with Dane Baker
Training availability is an important consideration for every high-performance endurance athlete. Illness or injury can leave you unable to train properly and…
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Why you Suck at Carb-Loading
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…
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Sink or Swim: Game-Changing Tips to Unlock Your Swimming Potential
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…
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How to Lose Weight & Maintain Energy for Ironman Training
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Strategies to fuel for triathlon when you have no appetite with Jody Walker
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Everything you Need to Know About Sports Gels for Triathlon
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…
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Female Athlete Series: Part 4: Must read book! Up To Speed by Christine Yu
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…
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Where Stamina Meets Science: Peek Inside the Triathlon Nutrition Academy
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…
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Nutrition Game Changers: Success Secrets from TNA Alumni
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'…
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Five Triathlon Sports Nutrition Trends for 2024
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…
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Stop Wasting Money on Triathlon Nutrition! Hear How These Athletes Save More Than They Spend
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…
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The Secret To Unlocking Your Supercharged Zone As A Triathlete
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…
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Three Nutrition Rules Every Triathlete Should Abide By
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…
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Triathlon Triumphs: The year that was 2023
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…
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How Much I Invest in My Nutrition Education
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…
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Female Athlete Series: Part 3: Relative Energy Deficiency in Sport with Dane Baker
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…
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The Ultimate Triathlete Christmas Gift Guide
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…
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Juggling Shift Work and Triathlon with Age-Group athlete Jules Whitton
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…
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Continuous Glucose Monitoring for Triathletes with Greg Cox
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…
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Get Out of a Nutrition Funk with a 3 Day Reset
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…
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Open Water Swimming Nutrition with Greg Shaw
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…
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Retirement to Ironman in 18 months with Age-Group Triathlete Kelly Estes
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…
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Caffeine and Sleep - New Research Update!
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…
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Female Athlete Series: Part 2: Coaching Female Athletes with Liz Blatchford
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…
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Data Driven Triathlon Training or Train By Feel? With Gerard Donnelly
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…
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Five no cost tips to help you ride faster and feel more comfortable on your bike with Bike Fit Specialist Michael Baker
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…
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Is Organic Food Better For You? With Dr Hayley Dickinson
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…
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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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Recipe Guidelines for Triathletes: Food to Fuel Training
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…
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Female Athlete Series: Part 1: Physiological differences between male and female triathletes
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…
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Intermittent Fasting & Endurance Exercise. Should you do it?
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?…
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Unravelling the Truth About Food Labels and The Nutrient Quality of Our Food with Dr Hayley Dickinson
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…
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How to maximise your triathlon performance in less training time
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…
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Under Training is Better Than Overtraining with Michellie Jones
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…
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The No-BS Guide to Triathlon Nutrition
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! >>…
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How Chris and Kelly are saving more than $550 on supplements each month!
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…
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I Can’t Believe We Made it! 🎉 Giveaway Winner Announced
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…
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Erin's Secrets to an 11 minute Personal Best at Eagleman 70.3
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…
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How to Find Balance Post-Race So You Don't Blow Out and Gain 10kg / 20lb
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…
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Six Simple Nutrition Hacks That Save You at Least 2 hours a Week
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…
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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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How To Shave Minutes Off Your Triathlon Transition Times
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…
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How Liz Blatchford managed 120g CHO/hour on the bike in Ironman
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…
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Blood Tests for Triathletes - What, When & How Often Should You Get Checked for Optimal Performance
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…
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Lessons from Ultraman Australia with Denise Wilson
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…
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Life of an elite Australian Triathlete with Emma Jeffcoat
Meet Australian elite triathlete Emma Jeffcoat! ex-surf lifesaving Ironwoman athlete turned triathlete and all round legend. Emma’s achieved some pretty epic…
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The Secrets to a Successful Short-Course Race Season with Triathlete Leigh Yong
This triathlon season one of our Triathlon Nutrition Academy athletes, Leigh Yong has gone from strength to strength! She’s been smashing PB’s, standing on…
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Athlete Case Study: From Cyclist to Triathlete with Steve Duquette
Just because you think you eat really well, doesn’t mean you’re eating properly to support triathlon training. A great lesson to learn, sooner rather than…
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Can Chocolate Improve Endurance Sports Performance?
Chocolate is delicious. Amen. While it is high in calories and sugar, dark chocolate in particular also contains a number of beneficial compounds that may have…
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NZ Coast to Coast Race Report with Kirsty Howatson
Ever thought about doing New Zealand’s Coast to Coast? It’s an epic one or two day multi-sport event spanning 243km of running, cycling and kayaking from one…