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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
Meal Planning and Organisation for the Time Poor Triathlete
Meal Planning and Organisation for the Time Poor Triathlete It’s time to get your sh!t together in the food department! I understand how time poor you are. You…
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The Ultimate Grocery Guide For Triathletes
Every time you walk into a supermarket, you're faced with the daunting task of trying to pick the healthiest, most nutrient-packed foods at the best price to…
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New Supplement Alert! Is Bicarb Worth Investing in?
Bicarbonate supplementation is by no means a new thing. But there is a new supplement on the block from one of the big sports nutrition companies. So what on…
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Do you need to take a multivitamin?
A question I get asked all the time - Should I be taking a multivitamin supplement as a triathlete? As overachieving endurance athletes, we have a higher need…
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How to Properly Taper for a Race with Pro Triathlete and Coach Elizabeth James
I hear lots of mixed messages when it comes to tapering for a triathlon race. You put all this effort into training, not tapering properly can have a massive…
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How to become a faster, more efficient swimmer with Brenton Ford
While the swim is the shortest component of a triathlon, it can be the make or break of your race. Whether you are a natural swimmer or feel like you’re…
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Are You Avoiding Dairy For The Wrong Reasons?
Put your hand up if you avoid dairy Do you have a clinical reason to avoid it? You may not tolerate it or follow a vegan diet and choose to avoid all animal…
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The Low Carb, High Fat Diet_ Is it beneficial for endurance performance? with Professor Louise Burke
The big question on so many endurance athletes lips - should I try the low carb high fat diet to improve performance? Maybe you’ve had a coach feel successful…
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Sports Nutrition Trends For 2023
There are some big things happening in the sports nutrition space at the moment. Here are six trends I’m seeing in sports nutrition for 2023. Some are new-ish…
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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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What Can You Achieve When You Focus on Your Triathlon Nutrition for 12 months
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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Triathlon Diets NOT to do this New Year and What You Should Be Doing Instead
Is it just me or is there a whole lot more nutrition BS out there at the moment? Unqualified advice givers spruiking the latest fad diet, detox and quick fix…
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Why You're Not Losing Weight
Here's one of our most popular episodes ever (from our archives) - 3 reasons why you aren’t losing weight, despite training the house down. Are you frustrated…
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Pre-Training Nutrition- Should You Eat Before Exercise
Another of our listener favourites to share with you as we head into the holiday break. In this episode, I talk you through one of the biggest issues I see…
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Five Nutrition Mistakes Triathletes Make (and how to avoid them)
Today's episode is one of our listeners favourites back when we first started The Triathlon Nutrition Podcast back in August 2021! This is all about the…
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What a Year! - 2022
From awards, business grants, new team members, podcasting, Academy athlete awesomeness and launching from Byron Bay, we’ve had a cracking year! In our final…
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Your Festive Season Survival Guide - Healthy Tips to Manage the Silly Season
Is it just me or has December come around much faster this year?! Before 2023 smacks us in the face, I’m here to help you survive the festive season over the…
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Food Apps We Love to Save you Money
Who doesn’t love a bargain?! As we hurtle towards one of the most expensive times of the year, I‘ve got some cool food apps to help save you time and money. If…
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Three Key Training Sessions Every Triathlete Needs To Maximise Performance with Coach John Mayfield
As a triathlete that has to train for not one, but three sports, life can be fairly hectic. So when we’re training, we want to make sure we’re getting the best…
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Are You Struggling With 3:30itis? - Why You’re Tired In The Afternoon and How To Avoid It
If you’ve ever struggled in the afternoons, listen to this! Three-thirty-itis is real. Do you crave sweet in the afternoons? Do you crash and need to take a…
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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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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…
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Part 2 - Two Different Race Nutrition Plans for Sunny Coast 70.3 With Michael Welsh
From boxer to triathlete. Michael Welsh or ‘Welshy’ takes you behind the scenes of his Sunshine Coast 70.3 Race Nutrition Plan. Michael’s main goal was to go…
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Part 1: Two Different Race Nutrition Plans for Sunny Coast 70.3 With Jason Currie
Athletes that have a race nutrition plan, perform better than those that don‘t. Over the next two episodes, I’m going to lift the curtain a little on two TNA…
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What Happened When I Did A Bioelectrical Impedance Analysis (BIA) Scan Before And After Training
Recently I did a fun little experiment on myself. I did a BIA (Bioelectrical Impedance Analysis) scan BEFORE a 1-hour gym session and again immediately AFTER…
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New research: Nuts contain up to 26% less calories than we thought they did
New research highlights the actual energy (kcal/kJ) absorbed from nuts was significantly less than what’s on the food label. The energy content of all food…
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Ultra355 Australia Race Report with Triathlon Nutrition Academy Athlete Jody Walker
Ultra355 is a 3-day endurance event not for the faint-hearted. Over three big days, you swim 5km, ride 300km and run 50km. Day 1 - 5km swim + 100km Bike Day 2…
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Why you don't need to count calories as a triathlete
Triathletes love data. But not all data is useful or beneficial to helping us reach our goals. Calorie counting is one of them. It can be overwhelming. And…
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The BIGGEST nutrition mistake triathletes are making (and how to avoid it)
Let’s be honest. There are many mistakes triathletes make with their nutrition. You need to understand how to recover properly for YOU - most triathletes suck…
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How Triathlon Changed My Life with Sue Swindon
I believe in the power of nutrition. It really is the fourth leg! Putting on my Advanced Sports Dietitian's hat, I love to take the science and translate that…
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Why focusing on long-term health is so important for performance as a triathlete
Our body and our health are one of THE MOST important things in life. Yet why don’t we prioritise it? When we get stressed, busy and time-poor, nutrition is…
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Triathlon Training Nutrition 101
When it comes to triathlon nutrition – there is A LOT you can do to maximise your performance. You probably how much there is you can do.don’t even realise My…
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Three nutrition habits every triathlete should be doing daily
3 ticket items that will make a huge difference to your training and racing as a triathlete. BIG I’m not going to lie, there are so many things you should be…
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Why aiming for 120g of carbs per hour is a mistake
❗️ Let’s get controversial! ❗️ For many years carbohydrate fueling targets during exercise have been set at around 90g per hour for endurance exercise. But…
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Celebrating 1 year of the TNA podcast!
🎉🥂Holy crap we are 1! I can’t believe how fast the time has gone. 1 year ago we launched the Triathlon Nutrition Academy podcast out into the world! 52…
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What's the best protein powder for triathletes?
Not all protein powders are created equal. But what one is the best for endurance athletes? As a Dietitian, I definitely have a food-first philosophy. It is…
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How to lose weight the easy way with TNA athlete Renee Ingram
Despite not being a focus of the Triathlon Nutrition Academy program, weight loss, or body fat loss is a surprising side bonus for many of our athletes. Renee…
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How to keep your relationship alive through Ironman training build with Isiah McKimmie
Triathlon is a crazy sport. You’re up early, home late and when you juggle work, family, and household jobs, it can be easy to let your relationship slide…
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Signs you might not be eating enough to support triathlon training
How do you know if you’re eating enough to support training for three sports? The body is smart. It will give you some warning signs if you’re not fuelling…
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What is a Hydrogel? Does it improve endurance performance? with Andy King
Hydrogel technology is making a wave in the sports nutrition scene with products like Maurten hitting the market. But what is a hydrogel? And is it beneficial…
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Real food ideas for on the bike
Are you sick of sucking back gels and sports drink all the time? Are you looking for more real food options to use during exercise? Over the years, I’ve…
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Tips for food prep and organisation for the time poor athlete
Eating for optimal health and performance doesn’t happen by accident. Think of the food choices you make when you’re time poor or in a rush… You’re more likely…
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Eating for Immunity: Ideas to help you stay well this winter
Now that the colder months are upon us, it’s time to be proactive with our nutrition for the best immune system defence. For active people, immune function…
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Is caffeine beneficial for Endurance Performance?
Caffeine is a well-established performance booster. Is it beneficial for endurance performance? Heck yes! But more does not equal better when it comes to…
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Why every triathlete should be doing strength training with Exercise Physiologist Huw Darnell
I’m a big advocate for triathletes implementing strength into their training program, but not many do it! Maybe it’s because you’re worried about getting too…
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How to mentally prepare for a race with mindset coach Trang Nguyen
You've done the training, you’ve dialed in your nutrition, but what about your mind? When it comes to racing, there is a lot you can do to prepare your body…
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A Key Nutrient Endurance Athletes Need Every Day: Calcium
As an endurance athlete, calcium is a key nutrient you need to be on top of. Every. Single. Day. Calcium is not only important for building strong bones and…
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How to maximise your triathlon performance in the heat with Physiologist Avish Sharma
Have you got a hot race coming up? Here’s some practical heat adaptation advice that actually works. Joining me on this episode is Physiologist Avish Sharma…
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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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Doors to the Triathlon Nutrition Academy are open - but only until SUNDAY!
If you’ve been listening to the podcast for a while, you might be starting to think nutrition is the missing link in your performance. And you know how…
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How Triathletes All Over The World Are Improving Their Nutrition
You’ve invested in a training program, a coach, maybe you’ve spent thousands of dollars on a new bike…why haven’t you got a plan for your nutrition yet? So…
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Just because you eat really healthy, doesn't mean you're fueling for training
It’s not often someone walks through my doors that generally eats really well. Lots of fresh fruits and vegetables, lean protein sources and minimal junk. But…
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How to avoid the stress and overwhelm when it comes to triathlon racing
Are you someone that suffers from pre-race nerves? Do you worry you’ve forgotten to do something important heading into race day? There is A LOT to do, think…
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Iron & Endurance Performance with Rebecca Hall
Do you feel tired, lethargic or fatigued and are not sure why? Maybe you need to get your iron levels checked. Inside the Triathlon Nutrition Academy program…
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Stop wasting your money on Bioelectrical Impedance Analysis (BIA) scans
⛔️ Don’t book in for a body composition scan until you listen to this! Bioelectrical Impedance Analysis (or BIA) scans are popping up in just about every gym…
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Why You're Not Losing Weight
Three reasons why you aren’t losing weight doing triathlon, despite training the house down. Are you frustrated you can’t seem to reach your body composition…
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Skin Folds - What are they? Why you should be doing them?
If you’re serious about tracking your body composition change, you need to consider getting regular skin folds done with an accredited anthropometrist. But…
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Why You Need to Stop Weighing Yourself with Gary Slater
Hey you! Put the scales away and listen up! Many triathletes are interested in measuring their body composition. Whether it’s losing body fat or gaining…
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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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Nutrition to help you through Perimenopause & Menopause - Part 2 with Angie Clark
Welcome back to part 2 of the discussion with our resident female athlete nutrition expert Angelique Clark. In part two, we deep dive into menopause. What is…