Triathlon Nutrition Academy
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.Social links:
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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 filled with family, friends, relaxation, and perhaps a bit of training too. The start of a new year is when a lot of us are setting set ambit…
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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 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 oursel…
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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 triathlon nutrition. As a result of understanding fuelling for swim, bike and run, Jill improved her 5km run time by 8 minutes, her 10km…
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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, there are still a few weeks of the festive year. And, in the spirit of the season, I'm sharing 12 transformative tips to get you through the holiday sea…
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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 are so many factors to consider and a lot of misinformation that can confuse things. Don’t worry though! This week, I’m breaking down the t…
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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, we went in-depth on carbohydrates, so make sure you’ve listened to that one. Today, we’re talking about the benefits (and drawbacks) of fat…
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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!). This year I’m back with four of Santa's helpers (who are also exceptional triathletes) to share 25 of their top Christmas gift ideas. From es…
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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 the market, Gel 100 and Gel 160, it can be difficult to know what the right choice is for you. Today I’m breaking down the differences betwe…
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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 people go to literally every other source (like Dr. Google, blogs, podcasts, YouTube, magazines) before talking to an expert. People wo…
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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 reasons! Generic meal plans in no way take into consideration your individual requirements, your lifestyle, budget, or needs. So what makes …
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