What does it take to go from a promising junior to a world champion triathlete?

In this episode, I sit down with Aussie triathlete and 2025 World Champion Matt Hauser for a real, behind-the-scenes chat about his training load, nutrition evolution and what’s driven his rise to the top of the world triathlon stage. Matt shares what his day-to-day looks like, how his mindset and fuelling approach have shifted over time, and the routines that support peak performance.

Whether you're an age-grouper trying to balance work and training, or just keen to hear what it takes to compete at the highest level, this episode is packed with golden takeaways.

 Here’s what we cover:

⏱️ [00:00] Welcome and intro to Matt
⏱️ [01:08] Career highlights: From Junior World Champ to World #1
⏱️ [03:00] What it means to win on home soil
⏱️ [05:00] A typical training week: 30 hours of triathlon training
⏱️ [08:28] Daily routine: early starts, fuelling strategies & coffee orders
⏱️ [13:00] The role of gym strength in elite triathlon
⏱️ [15:27] Cramping: The strength connection
⏱️ [17:18] Matt’s fuelling evolution - from mayo subs to plain rice
⏱️ [21:00] The realities of early-career athlete life
⏱️ [24:44] Mental resilience, setbacks and chasing progress
⏱️ [27:00] Transitioning from raw talent to strategic athlete
⏱️ [29:29] Building an identity outside of sport
⏱️ [31:38] What’s next: Going back-to-back, Olympic goals & short course focus
⏱️ [35:00] Will Matt ever go long course? His take on 70.3 and Ironman
⏱️ [37:45] The future of triathlon and Matt’s legacy

If you’re ready to take your nutrition (and racing) to the next level, don’t just wing it. Start with the Triathlon Nutrition Checklist and get clear on what you need to work on today.

Links & Resources

🎙 Listen to the Episode that proves Results (EP 227)

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

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

SUPPORT THE PODCAST HERE

CONNECT WITH TARYN

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

What does it take to go from a promising junior to a world champion triathlete?
In this episode, I sit down with Aussie triathlete and 2025 World Champion Matt Hauser for a real, behind-the-scenes chat about his training load, nutrition evolution and what&rsquo;s driven his rise to the top of the world triathlon stage. Matt shares what his day-to-day looks like, how his mindset and fuelling approach have shifted over time, and the routines that support peak performance.
Whether you're an age-grouper trying to balance work and training, or just keen to hear what it takes to compete at the highest level, this episode is packed with golden takeaways.
&nbsp;Here&rsquo;s what we cover:
⏱️ [00:00] Welcome and intro to Matt ⏱️ [01:08] Career highlights: From Junior World Champ to World #1 ⏱️ [03:00] What it means to win on home soil ⏱️ [05:00] A typical training week: 30 hours of triathlon training ⏱️ [08:28] Daily routine: early starts, fuelling strategies &amp; coffee orders ⏱️ [13:00] The role of gym strength in elite triathlon ⏱️ [15:27] Cramping: The strength connection ⏱️ [17:18] Matt&rsquo;s fuelling evolution - from mayo subs to plain rice ⏱️ [21:00] The realities of early-career athlete life ⏱️ [24:44] Mental resilience, setbacks and chasing progress ⏱️ [27:00] Transitioning from raw talent to strategic athlete ⏱️ [29:29] Building an identity outside of sport ⏱️ [31:38] What&rsquo;s next: Going back-to-back, Olympic goals &amp; short course focus ⏱️ [35:00] Will Matt ever go long course? His take on 70.3 and Ironman ⏱️ [37:45] The future of triathlon and Matt&rsquo;s legacy
If you&rsquo;re ready to take your nutrition (and racing) to the next level, don&rsquo;t just wing it. Start with the<a href="https://www.dietitianapproved.com/checklist"> Triathlon Nutrition Checklist</a> and get clear on what you need to work on today.
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Links &amp; Resources
🎙 Listen to the<a href="https://www.dietitianapproved.com/podcast/episode-227"> Episode that proves Results (EP 227)</a>
👉 Grab the free<a href="https://www.dietitianapproved.com/checklist"> Triathlon Nutrition Checklist</a> to find out exactly what you're missing:
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.

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.