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 for many vitamins and minerals compared to someone that’s more sedentary. But do we need to supplement? Or can we get everything we need from our diet?

In this episode I talk about:
The 13 essential vitamins our body needs for normal, healthy functioning
What happens if certain vitamins are missing from our diet?
Are there any adverse effects if we get too much?
Water soluble vs fat soluble vitamins
When would vitamin supplements be useful?
My simple answer for the question - Do you need to take a multivitamin supplement?



Tune in to learn more!

LINKS

Paper Referenced: 

Paranjpe et al. 2020. Self-reported health without clinically measurable benefits among adult users of multivitamin and multimineral supplements: a cross-sectional study. BMJ Open. Available from: https://bmjopen.bmj.com/content/10/11/e039119



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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 for many vitamins and minerals compared to someone that’s more sedentary. But do we need to supplement? Or can we get everything we need from our diet?
In this episode I talk about:
<ul>
<li aria-level="1">The 13 essential vitamins our body needs for normal, healthy functioning</li>
<li aria-level="1">What happens if certain vitamins are missing from our diet?</li>
<li aria-level="1">Are there any adverse effects if we get too much?</li>
<li aria-level="1">Water soluble vs fat soluble vitamins</li>
<li aria-level="1">When would vitamin supplements be useful?</li>
<li aria-level="1">My simple answer for the question - Do you need to take a multivitamin supplement?</li>
</ul>
 
Tune in to learn more!
LINKS
Paper Referenced: 
Paranjpe et al. 2020. Self-reported health without clinically measurable benefits among adult users of multivitamin and multimineral supplements: a cross-sectional study. BMJ Open. Available from:<a href="https://bmjopen.bmj.com/content/10/11/e039119"> https://bmjopen.bmj.com/content/10/11/e039119</a>
 
Join the waitlist for our next Triathlon Nutrition Academy opening:  <a href="https://www.dietitianapproved.com/academy">www.dietitianapproved.com/academy</a>
Triathlon Nutrition Checklist: Check how well you’re doing when it comes to your nutrition:
<a href="https://www.dietitianapproved.com/checklist">dietitianapproved.com/checklist</a>
Website: <a href="https://www.dietitianapproved.com">www.dietitianapproved.com</a>
Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/dietitian.approved/">@Dietitian.Approved</a>  <a href="https://www.instagram.com/triathlonnutritionacademy/">@triathlonnutritionacademy</a>
Facebook: <a href="https://wwww.facebook.com/DietitianApproved">www.facebook.com/DietitianApproved</a>
 
The Triathlon Nutrition Academy is a podcast by Dietitian Approved. All rights reserved. <a href="http://www.dietitianapproved.com/academy">www.dietitianapproved.com/academy</a>

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

Do you need to take a multivitamin?

How a Full-Time ER Doctor Shaved 65 Minutes Off His Ironman PB

🎧 “You don’t have to sacrifice your health or performance when life gets busy - if you get your nutrition right.”

In this episode, I’m joined by TNA alum and emergency room physician, Edward Walsh, who proves that even the busiest triathletes can thrive when they fuel smart.

Despite working irregular hours in one of the most demanding medical fields, Edward has dropped 12kg, avoided injury, and slashed 65 minutes off his Ironman time, finishing Ironman Maryland in 11:28. He backed it up with a 5-hour 70.3 at Wilmington just weeks later.

We dive into:


How Edward manages long course triathlon training around 12-hour night shifts


The game-changing fuelling strategies that helped him stop bonking, drop body fat and set PBs


His biggest mistakes before joining the Triathlon Nutrition Academy - and what he does differently now


Why recovery nutrition was the turning point for performance and body composition


The nerdy fuelling tactics he now teaches his own patients

Whether you're juggling a chaotic schedule or struggling to match your effort with results, this episode is for you.

⏱ Timestamps:
0:00 – Meet Ed: Emergency doc, triathlete, time juggler
6:30 – From walk-run 5K to Ironman finisher
10:00 – Pre-TNA nutrition mistakes (bonking, weight gain, low energy)
13:40 – The mindset shift: from dieting to fuelling
16:30 – Race results unlocked by fuelling properly
20:30 – Practical fuelling hacks: from recovery meals to bottles on the bike
26:00 – How he fits TNA around a crazy schedule
32:00 – The culture shift: preaching nutrition in the ER
36:30 – Ed’s advice for other busy triathletes

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.

How a Full-Time ER Doctor Shaved 65 Minutes Off His Ironman PB
🎧 &ldquo;You don&rsquo;t have to sacrifice your health or performance when life gets busy - if you get your nutrition right.&rdquo;
In this episode, I&rsquo;m joined by TNA alum and emergency room physician, Edward Walsh, who proves that even the busiest triathletes can thrive when they fuel smart.
Despite working irregular hours in one of the most demanding medical fields, Edward has dropped 12kg, avoided injury, and slashed 65 minutes off his Ironman time, finishing Ironman Maryland in 11:28. He backed it up with a 5-hour 70.3 at Wilmington just weeks later.
We dive into:
<ul data-start="784" data-end="1209">
<li data-start="784" data-end="863">
How Edward manages long course triathlon training around 12-hour night shifts
</li>
<li data-start="864" data-end="959">
The game-changing fuelling strategies that helped him stop bonking, drop body fat and set PBs
</li>
<li data-start="960" data-end="1064">
His biggest mistakes before joining the Triathlon Nutrition Academy - and what he does differently now
</li>
<li data-start="1065" data-end="1148">
Why recovery nutrition was the turning point for performance and body composition
</li>
<li data-start="1149" data-end="1209">
The nerdy fuelling tactics he now teaches his own patients
</li>
</ul>
Whether you're juggling a chaotic schedule or struggling to match your effort with results, this episode is for you.
⏱ Timestamps: 0:00 &ndash; Meet Ed: Emergency doc, triathlete, time juggler 6:30 &ndash; From walk-run 5K to Ironman finisher 10:00 &ndash; Pre-TNA nutrition mistakes (bonking, weight gain, low energy) 13:40 &ndash; The mindset shift: from dieting to fuelling 16:30 &ndash; Race results unlocked by fuelling properly 20:30 &ndash; Practical fuelling hacks: from recovery meals to bottles on the bike 26:00 &ndash; How he fits TNA around a crazy schedule 32:00 &ndash; The culture shift: preaching nutrition in the ER 36:30 &ndash; Ed&rsquo;s advice for other busy triathletes
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.

You Won’t Believe How Edward Dropped 12kg and Took 65 Minutes Off His Ironman

Are you outsourcing your nutrition to an app or ChatGPT and hoping it just works? Here’s why that could be a massive mistake...

In this episode, I unpack the shiny trap of using AI tools and nutrition apps to guide your fuelling strategy. Sure, they’re convenient, look polished and promise quick wins – but are they really working for you?

Triathletes aren’t 80% people – and near enough with nutrition just doesn’t cut it when you’re training for three sports. If you’ve ever second guessed whether your plan is right or felt unsure when your energy’s low or recovery is off – this episode is for you.

Learn how to stop blindly following what an app tells you to eat and start building true confidence in your nutrition.

In this episode, I cover:

⏱ 00:00 – Why this episode might make you uncomfortable (and that’s a good thing!)
⏱ 01:20 – Where AI and apps get you halfway – and where they fall short
⏱ 02:50 – The human factor AI can’t replicate: sleep, stress, life
⏱ 04:00 – What real confidence in your nutrition actually looks like
⏱ 09:20 – A real athlete case study: when a flashy AI plan under-fuelled a seasoned triathlete
⏱ 13:40 – The danger of normalising under-fuelling and feeling flat
⏱ 17:30 – Why education, not automation, is the real game-changer
⏱ 19:45 – How to use AI as a tool – not a crutch
⏱ 22:00 – The real reason the Triathlon Nutrition Academy exists

Want to stop second guessing your nutrition?

Register your interest for the next Triathlon Nutrition Academy intake and finally get 100% confident in how to fuel properly for three sports:dietitianapproved.com/academy

Links & Resources

🎙 Listen to the N=1 Episode (EP 222)

👉 Grab the free Triathlon Nutrition Checklist to find out exactly what you're missing:

Build your personalised triathlon fuelling plan inside the Triathlon Nutrition Academy. 

Download the FREE audio seriesThe 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.

Are you outsourcing your nutrition to an app or ChatGPT and hoping it just works? Here&rsquo;s why that could be a massive mistake...
In this episode, I unpack the shiny trap of using AI tools and nutrition apps to guide your fuelling strategy. Sure, they&rsquo;re convenient, look polished and promise quick wins &ndash; but are they really working for you?
Triathletes aren&rsquo;t 80% people &ndash; and near enough with nutrition just doesn&rsquo;t cut it when you&rsquo;re training for three sports. If you&rsquo;ve ever second guessed whether your plan is right or felt unsure when your energy&rsquo;s low or recovery is off &ndash; this episode is for you.
Learn how to stop blindly following what an app tells you to eat and start building true confidence in your nutrition.
In this episode, I cover:
⏱ 00:00 &ndash; Why this episode might make you uncomfortable (and that&rsquo;s a good thing!) ⏱ 01:20 &ndash; Where AI and apps get you halfway &ndash; and where they fall short ⏱ 02:50 &ndash; The human factor AI can&rsquo;t replicate: sleep, stress, life ⏱ 04:00 &ndash; What real confidence in your nutrition actually looks like ⏱ 09:20 &ndash; A real athlete case study: when a flashy AI plan under-fuelled a seasoned triathlete ⏱ 13:40 &ndash; The danger of normalising under-fuelling and feeling flat ⏱ 17:30 &ndash; Why education, not automation, is the real game-changer ⏱ 19:45 &ndash; How to use AI as a tool &ndash; not a crutch ⏱ 22:00 &ndash; The real reason the Triathlon Nutrition Academy exists
Want to stop second guessing your nutrition?
Register your interest for the next Triathlon Nutrition Academy intake and finally get 100% confident in how to fuel properly for three sports:<a href="https://www.dietitianapproved.com/academy"> </a><a href="http://dietitianapproved.com/academy">dietitianapproved.com/academy</a>
Links &amp; Resources
🎙 <a href="https://www.dietitianapproved.com/222">Listen to the N=1 Episode (EP 222)</a>
👉 Grab the free <a href="https://www.dietitianapproved.com/checklist">Triathlon Nutrition Checklist</a> to find out exactly what you're missing: 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 <a href="https://www.dietitianapproved.com/mistakes">The 5 Biggest Nutrition Mistakes Costing You Time on Race Day</a>
SUPPORT THE PODCAST <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.

The Problem With Outsourcing Your Nutrition to AI

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:
<ul data-start="780" data-end="1508">
<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.

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