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 determined triathlete chasing big endurance goals including a full Ironman for her 62nd birthday. As a long-time calorie counter and clean eater, Sarah thought she had nutrition sorted... until she realised she had no idea how to fuel as a triathlete.

We dive into:
• Why nutrition is just as critical for slower athletes
• Common fuelling myths that leave back-of-packers bonking
• How Sarah overcame restrictive mindsets to fuel with purpose
• What she’s doing differently to chase her next big goal

This episode is a must-listen for any triathlete who’s ever thought they’re “too slow” to need a proper fuelling plan.

 

Links & Resources

👉 Grab the free Triathlon Nutrition Checklist to find out exactly what you're missing:
https://www.dietitianapproved.com/checklist

🏊‍♂️🚴‍♀️🏃‍♂️ Build your personalised triathlon fuelling plan inside the Triathlon Nutrition Academy. 

Download the FREE audio series The 5 Biggest Nutrition Mistakes Costing You Time on Race Day

SUPPORT THE PODCAST HERE

CONNECT WITH TARYN

Website | Instagram | Facebook | YouTube

The Triathlon Nutrition Academy® is a podcast by Dietitian Approved®. All rights reserved.

 

 

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 determined triathlete chasing big endurance goals including a full Ironman for her 62nd birthday. As a long-time calorie counter and clean eater, Sarah thought she had nutrition sorted... until she realised she had no idea how to fuel as a triathlete.
We dive into: &bull; Why nutrition is just as critical for slower athletes &bull; Common fuelling myths that leave back-of-packers bonking &bull; How Sarah overcame restrictive mindsets to fuel with purpose &bull; What she&rsquo;s doing differently to chase her next big goal
This episode is a must-listen for any triathlete who&rsquo;s ever thought they&rsquo;re &ldquo;too slow&rdquo; to need a proper fuelling plan.
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Links &amp; Resources
👉 Grab the free&nbsp;Triathlon Nutrition Checklist to find out exactly what you're missing: <a href="https://www.dietitianapproved.com/checklist">https://www.dietitianapproved.com/checklist</a>
🏊&zwj;♂️🚴&zwj;♀️🏃&zwj;♂️ Build your personalised triathlon fuelling plan inside the <a href="https://www.dietitianapproved.com/academy">Triathlon Nutrition Academy.&nbsp;</a>
Download the FREE audio series&nbsp;<a href="https://www.dietitianapproved.com/mistakes">The 5 Biggest Nutrition Mistakes Costing You Time on Race Day</a>
SUPPORT THE PODCAST&nbsp;<a href="https://www.dietitianapproved.com/legend">HERE</a>
CONNECT WITH TARYN
<a href="https://www.dietitianapproved.com">Website</a> | <a href="https://www.instagram.com/dietitian.approved/">Instagram</a> | <a href="https://wwww.facebook.com/DietitianApproved">Facebook</a> | <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@dietitianapproved">YouTube</a>
The Triathlon Nutrition Academy&reg; is a podcast by Dietitian Approved&reg;. All rights reserved.
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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.

Triathlon Nutrition Academy

Back of the Pack: Why Nutrition Isn’t Just for Fast Triathletes

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 Daniel Walker – ex-MMA fighter, all-in endurance newbie and now a proud Triathlon Nutrition Academy grad. In this episode, Dan shares his wild ride from couch to Ironman Cairns in just five months, why under-fuelling nearly derailed everything, and how getting expert help changed not just his racing, but his entire approach to nutrition.

In this episode, we cover:


Why training hard isn't enough – Dan’s story


From cricket to MMA to triathlon: a sport switch with serious consequences


The midlife moment that sparked an Ironman entry


Misconceptions around fuelling for endurance


The trap of carb-phobia and why it backfired


How recovery nutrition flipped everything on its head


Gut bombs, gels and race day fails: lessons from Ironman Cairns


Fat loss vs performance: what Dan really learned


The value of weekly Power Hour check-ins


What data tells us about doing an Ironman too soon


Dan’s advice for all-in athletes chasing big goals


What’s next: Kona dreams and 70.3 focus

If you're a Type A, data-loving, all-in kind of triathlete who's sick of guessing with your nutrition, this one's for you.

Links & Resources

Triathlon Nutrition Checklist

👉 Grab the free Triathlon Nutrition Checklist to find out exactly what you're missing:
https://www.dietitianapproved.com/checklist

🏊‍♂️🚴‍♀️🏃‍♂️ Build your personalised triathlon fuelling plan inside the Triathlon Nutrition Academy. 

Download the FREE audio series The 5 Biggest Nutrition Mistakes Costing You Time on Race Day

SUPPORT THE PODCAST HERE

CONNECT WITH TARYN

Website | Instagram | Facebook | YouTube

The Triathlon Nutrition Academy® is a podcast by Dietitian Approved®. All rights reserved.

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 Daniel Walker &ndash; ex-MMA fighter, all-in endurance newbie and now a proud Triathlon Nutrition Academy grad. In this episode, Dan shares his wild ride from couch to Ironman Cairns in just five months, why under-fuelling nearly derailed everything, and how getting expert help changed not just his racing, but his entire approach to nutrition.
In this episode, we cover:
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<li data-start="780" data-end="834">
Why training hard isn't enough &ndash; Dan&rsquo;s story
</li>
<li data-start="835" data-end="919">
From cricket to MMA to triathlon: a sport switch with serious consequences
</li>
<li data-start="920" data-end="978">
The midlife moment that sparked an Ironman entry
</li>
<li data-start="979" data-end="1033">
Misconceptions around fuelling for endurance
</li>
<li data-start="1034" data-end="1088">
The trap of carb-phobia and why it backfired
</li>
<li data-start="1089" data-end="1152">
How recovery nutrition flipped everything on its head
</li>
<li data-start="1153" data-end="1226">
Gut bombs, gels and race day fails: lessons from Ironman Cairns
</li>
<li data-start="1227" data-end="1285">
Fat loss vs performance: what Dan really learned
</li>
<li data-start="1286" data-end="1336">
The value of weekly Power Hour check-ins
</li>
<li data-start="1337" data-end="1397">
What data tells us about doing an Ironman too soon
</li>
<li data-start="1398" data-end="1458">
Dan&rsquo;s advice for all-in athletes chasing big goals
</li>
<li data-start="1459" data-end="1508">
What&rsquo;s next: Kona dreams and 70.3 focus
</li>
</ul>
If you're a Type A, data-loving, all-in kind of triathlete who's sick of guessing with your nutrition, this one's for you.
Links &amp; Resources
<a href="https://www.dietitianapproved.com/checklist" data-start="1470" data-end="1546">Triathlon Nutrition Checklist</a>
👉 Grab the free Triathlon Nutrition Checklist to find out exactly what you're missing: <a href="https://www.dietitianapproved.com/checklist">https://www.dietitianapproved.com/checklist</a>
🏊&zwj;♂️🚴&zwj;♀️🏃&zwj;♂️ Build your personalised triathlon fuelling plan inside the <a href="https://www.dietitianapproved.com/academy">Triathlon Nutrition Academy.&nbsp;</a>
Download the FREE audio series&nbsp;<a href="https://www.dietitianapproved.com/mistakes">The 5 Biggest Nutrition Mistakes Costing You Time on Race Day</a>
SUPPORT THE PODCAST&nbsp;<a href="https://www.dietitianapproved.com/legend">HERE</a>
CONNECT WITH TARYN
<a href="https://www.dietitianapproved.com">Website</a> | <a href="https://www.instagram.com/dietitian.approved/">Instagram</a> | <a href="https://wwww.facebook.com/DietitianApproved">Facebook</a> | <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@dietitianapproved">YouTube</a>
The Triathlon Nutrition Academy&reg; is a podcast by Dietitian Approved&reg;. All rights reserved.

From Zero to Ironman in Five Months

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 N=1 — why your nutrition plan should be as individual as your training schedule, sweat rate, gut tolerance and race goals.

If you’ve ever grabbed advice from the pros, copied your training buddy’s fuelling strategy or winged it on race day, this episode will help you understand why personalisation is the key to unlocking your next PB.

You'll learn:
Why N=1 is the only way to approach your nutrition as a triathlete
The four areas that must be customised for success: hydration, fuelling, race plan and daily nutrition
Real-life athlete stories that show the power of a tailored strategy
How generic advice can backfire — and what to do instead
Why having the knowledge to adapt your plan is a competitive advantage

 

Links & Resources

Triathlon Nutrition Checklist

👉 Grab the free Triathlon Nutrition Checklist to find out exactly what you're missing:
https://www.dietitianapproved.com/checklist

🏊‍♂️🚴‍♀️🏃‍♂️ Build your personalised triathlon fuelling plan inside the Triathlon Nutrition Academy. 

Download the FREE audio series The 5 Biggest Nutrition Mistakes Costing You Time on Race Day

SUPPORT THE PODCAST HERE

CONNECT WITH TARYN

Website | Instagram | Facebook | YouTube

The Triathlon Nutrition Academy® is a podcast by Dietitian Approved®. All rights reserved.

Still copying someone else&rsquo;s nutrition plan and hoping it works for you? It&rsquo;s time to stop guessing.
In this episode, I break down the concept of N=1 &mdash; why your nutrition plan should be as individual as your training schedule, sweat rate, gut tolerance and race goals.
If you&rsquo;ve ever grabbed advice from the pros, copied your training buddy&rsquo;s fuelling strategy or winged it on race day, this episode will help you understand why personalisation is the key to unlocking your next PB.
You'll learn:
<ul>
<li aria-level="1">Why N=1 is the only way to approach your nutrition as a triathlete</li>
<li aria-level="1">The four areas that must be customised for success: hydration, fuelling, race plan and daily nutrition</li>
<li aria-level="1">Real-life athlete stories that show the power of a tailored strategy</li>
<li aria-level="1">How generic advice can backfire &mdash; and what to do instead</li>
<li aria-level="1">Why having the knowledge to adapt your plan is a competitive advantage</li>
</ul>
&nbsp;
Links &amp; Resources
<a href="https://www.dietitianapproved.com/checklist" data-start="1470" data-end="1546">Triathlon Nutrition Checklist</a>
👉 Grab the free Triathlon Nutrition Checklist to find out exactly what you're missing: <a href="https://www.dietitianapproved.com/checklist">https://www.dietitianapproved.com/checklist</a>
🏊&zwj;♂️🚴&zwj;♀️🏃&zwj;♂️ Build your personalised triathlon fuelling plan inside the <a href="https://www.dietitianapproved.com/academy">Triathlon Nutrition Academy.&nbsp;</a>
Download the FREE audio series&nbsp;<a href="https://www.dietitianapproved.com/mistakes">The 5 Biggest Nutrition Mistakes Costing You Time on Race Day</a>
SUPPORT THE PODCAST&nbsp;<a href="https://www.dietitianapproved.com/legend">HERE</a>
CONNECT WITH TARYN
<a href="https://www.dietitianapproved.com">Website</a> | <a href="https://www.instagram.com/dietitian.approved/">Instagram</a> | <a href="https://wwww.facebook.com/DietitianApproved">Facebook</a> | <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@dietitianapproved">YouTube</a>
The Triathlon Nutrition Academy&reg; is a podcast by Dietitian Approved&reg;. All rights reserved.

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