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 earth is it? And should you be *adding to cart*.



In this episode I explain:
What is sodium bicarbonate?
Why would we want to use it to enhance exercise performance?
What sort of sporting situations would it be useful for?
Is it worth trialling as an age-group triathlete?

Tune in to find out!



References:
Carr AJ, Hopkins WG, Gore CJ. (2011). Effects of acute alkalosis and acidosis on performance: a meta-analysis. Sports Medicine, 41 (10), 801-814.
Peart DJ, Siegler JC, Vince RV. (2012). Practical recommendations for coaches and athletes: a meta-analysis of sodium bicarbonate use for athletic performance. J Strength Cond Res, 26 (7), 1975-1983.
Hadzic M, Eckstein ML, Schugardt M. (2019). The impact of sodium bicarbonate on performance in response to exercise duration: a systematic review. J Sports Sci Med, 18 (2), 271-281.



LINKS

Join the waitlist for our next Triathlon Nutrition Academy opening:  www.dietitianapproved.com/academy

Triathlon Nutrition Checklist: Check how well you’re doing when it comes to your nutrition:

dietitianapproved.com/checklist

Website:www.dietitianapproved.com

Instagram: @Dietitian.Approved@triathlonnutritionacademy

Facebook:www.facebook.com/DietitianApproved

The Triathlon Nutrition Academy is a podcast by Dietitian Approved. All rights reserved. www.dietitianapproved.com/academy

Dietitian Approved acknowledges the Traditional custodians of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, The Turrbal and Jagera peoples. We pay our respects to their elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures. 

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 earth is it? And should you be *adding to cart*.
 
In this episode I explain:
<ul>
<li aria-level="1">What is sodium bicarbonate?</li>
<li aria-level="1">Why would we want to use it to enhance exercise performance?</li>
<li aria-level="1">What sort of sporting situations would it be useful for?</li>
<li aria-level="1">Is it worth trialling as an age-group triathlete?</li>
</ul>
Tune in to find out!
 
References:
<ol>
<li>Carr AJ, Hopkins WG, Gore CJ. (2011). Effects of acute alkalosis and acidosis on performance: a meta-analysis. Sports Medicine, 41 (10), 801-814.</li>
<li>Peart DJ, Siegler JC, Vince RV. (2012). Practical recommendations for coaches and athletes: a meta-analysis of sodium bicarbonate use for athletic performance. J Strength Cond Res, 26 (7), 1975-1983.</li>
<li>Hadzic M, Eckstein ML, Schugardt M. (2019). The impact of sodium bicarbonate on performance in response to exercise duration: a systematic review. J Sports Sci Med, 18 (2), 271-281.</li>
</ol>
 
LINKS
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>
Dietitian Approved acknowledges the Traditional custodians of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, The Turrbal and Jagera peoples. We pay our respects to their elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures.

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

New Supplement Alert! Is Bicarb Worth Investing in?

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. They’re not prepared at all or it’s way too late. They haven’t practised and rehearsed and that can end badly on race day. You spend months training in preparation for the big day - why would you leave something like race day nutrition to chance?

If you want to be successful on race day, whatever that looks like for you - you need to start preparing early. When do you start planning? That will depend on the distance you’re racing.

Tune in for my dietitian approved tips to get organised with your race nutrition plan depending on the next event you’re preparing for. We know that athletes with a plan perform better than those that don’t.

Connect with me here:

To learn more about theTriathlon Nutrition Academy, head HERE | www.dietitianapproved.com/academy

See behind-the-scenes action on Instagram:www.instagram.com/dietitian.approved

Follow along on Facebook:www.facebook.com/DietitianApproved

Join our FREE Dietitian Approved Crew Facebook group:facebook.com/groups/DietitianApprovedCrew

Enjoying the podcast?

Let me know what you loved about it and what you learnt by tagging me @dietitian.approvedon Instagram!

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. They’re not prepared at all or it’s way too late. They haven’t practised and rehearsed and that can end badly on race day. You spend months training in preparation for the big day - why would you leave something like race day nutrition to chance?
If you want to be successful on race day, whatever that looks like for you - you need to start preparing early. When do you start planning? That will depend on the distance you’re racing.
Tune in for my dietitian approved tips to get organised with your race nutrition plan depending on the next event you’re preparing for. We know that athletes with a plan perform better than those that don’t.
Connect with me here:
To learn more about the Triathlon Nutrition Academy, head <a href="https://www.dietitianapproved.com/academy">HERE</a> | <a href="https://www.dietitianapproved.com/academy">www.dietitianapproved.com/academy</a>
See behind-the-scenes action on Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/dietitian.approved/">www.instagram.com/dietitian.approved</a>
Follow along on Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/DietitianApproved/">www.facebook.com/DietitianApproved</a>
Join our FREE Dietitian Approved Crew Facebook group: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/DietitianApprovedCrew">facebook.com/groups/DietitianApprovedCrew</a>
Enjoying the podcast?
Let me know what you loved about it and what you learnt by tagging me <a href="https://www.instagram.com/dietitian.approved/">@dietitian.approved</a> on Instagram!

When Do You Start Planning Your Race Nutrition for a Triathlon Event

Embarking on a journey towards triathlon is not just about physical endurance; it's about mental fortitude and personal transformation. Join me as we dive into the inspiring story of Chris Kenon, a triathlete from North Carolina, USA, as she shares her remarkable journey from complete novice to seasoned competitor.



Learning to Swim with YouTube:
Chris didn’t plan to be a triathlete. She was a runner, but a chance encounter led to a spot in a team, which quickly escalated from just completing the run leg to signing up for a full Ironman. It was a daunting task for someone with limited cycling experience and who couldn’t swim, but she didn’t back down. Chris taught herself to swim in a local pool by watching YouTube Videos! She tried to mimic their form and practised until she was confident enough to tackle the race.



Transformation through Dedication:
Chris's journey goes beyond athletic achievements, delving into a transformative shift in her health and well-being. She’s candid about her battles with obesity and low-self esteem that drove her to start a significant weight-loss journey.

Body transformations aren’t something we discuss a lot because they aren’t the purpose of the Triathlon Nutrition Academy. My goal is to teach athletes how to fuel and eat properly, which can have this as an effect. However, it’s an important part of Chris’s story that shows her power of determination and the shift in her priorities as she learned more about health and fitness.



Embracing Nutrition as the Fourth Leg of Triathlon:
As Chris progressed deeper into Triathlon, the importance of nutrition became evident. Through the Triathlon Nutrition Academy, Chris learned valuable lessons about fueling her body for optimal performance. She’s tracking nutrient intake, planning meals, and consciously building healthy nutrition habits.

One of her biggest changes was embracing carbohydrates in her diet. Before the Academy, she viewed them as the enemy, but she now appreciates the vital role they play in fuelling her body as an endurance athlete.

Another big change was eating more fruit and vegetables and a larger variety of them. She used to keep things simple with chicken & broccoli and filled in the nutritional gaps with supplements. Now she eats a huge variety of nourishing food in her diet and gets the nutrients she needs naturally, not from a pill.



Chris has made incredible progress and is a testament to the power of dedication, resilience, and self-belief in achieving athletic success. Many triathletes come from a similar dieting background to Chris, so I know her journey will resonate with a lot of you. She has built a solid foundation of nutrition and mindset that will support her to continue to push her limits. No matter what crazy goals she sets for herself.





LINKS:

Check how well you’re doing when it comes to your nutrition with our 50 step checklist to Triathlon Nutrition Mastery:dietitianapproved.com/checklist



Start working on your nutrition now with my Triathlon Nutrition Kickstart course: dietitianapproved.com/kickstart

It’s for you if you’re a triathlete and you feel like you’ve got your training under control and you’re ready to layer in your nutrition. It's your warmup on the path to becoming a SUPERCHARGED triathlete – woohoo!



Join the waitlist for our next opening of the Triathlon Nutrition Academy www.dietitianapproved.com/academy



Website:www.dietitianapproved.com

Instagram: @Dietitian.Approved@triathlonnutritionacademy

Facebook:www.facebook.com/DietitianApproved



The Triathlon Nutrition Academy is a podcast by Dietitian Approved. All rights reserved. www.dietitianapproved.com/academy



Dietitian Approved acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, The Turrbal and Jagera peoples. We pay our respects to their elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures. 

Embarking on a journey towards triathlon is not just about physical endurance; it's about mental fortitude and personal transformation. Join me as we dive into the inspiring story of Chris Kenon, a triathlete from North Carolina, USA, as she shares her remarkable journey from complete novice to seasoned competitor.
 
Learning to Swim with YouTube: Chris didn’t plan to be a triathlete. She was a runner, but a chance encounter led to a spot in a team, which quickly escalated from just completing the run leg to signing up for a full Ironman. It was a daunting task for someone with limited cycling experience and who couldn’t swim, but she didn’t back down. Chris taught herself to swim in a local pool by watching YouTube Videos! She tried to mimic their form and practised until she was confident enough to tackle the race.
 
Transformation through Dedication: Chris's journey goes beyond athletic achievements, delving into a transformative shift in her health and well-being. She’s candid about her battles with obesity and low-self esteem that drove her to start a significant weight-loss journey.
Body transformations aren’t something we discuss a lot because they aren’t the purpose of the Triathlon Nutrition Academy. My goal is to teach athletes how to fuel and eat properly, which can have this as an effect. However, it’s an important part of Chris’s story that shows her power of determination and the shift in her priorities as she learned more about health and fitness.
 
Embracing Nutrition as the Fourth Leg of Triathlon: As Chris progressed deeper into Triathlon, the importance of nutrition became evident. Through the <a href="https://www.dietitianapproved.com/academy">Triathlon Nutrition Academy,</a> Chris learned valuable lessons about fueling her body for optimal performance. She’s tracking nutrient intake, planning meals, and consciously building healthy nutrition habits.
One of her biggest changes was embracing carbohydrates in her diet. Before the Academy, she viewed them as the enemy, but she now appreciates the vital role they play in fuelling her body as an endurance athlete.
Another big change was eating more fruit and vegetables and a larger variety of them. She used to keep things simple with chicken &amp; broccoli and filled in the nutritional gaps with supplements. Now she eats a huge variety of nourishing food in her diet and gets the nutrients she needs naturally, not from a pill.
 
Chris has made incredible progress and is a testament to the power of dedication, resilience, and self-belief in achieving athletic success. Many triathletes come from a similar dieting background to Chris, so I know her journey will resonate with a lot of you. She has built a solid foundation of nutrition and mindset that will support her to continue to push her limits. No matter what crazy goals she sets for herself.
 
LINKS:
Check how well you’re doing when it comes to your nutrition with our 50 step checklist to Triathlon Nutrition Mastery: <a href="https://www.dietitianapproved.com/checklist">dietitianapproved.com/checklist</a>
 
Start working on your nutrition now with my Triathlon Nutrition Kickstart course: <a href="https://www.dietitianapproved.com/kickstart">dietitianapproved.com/kickstart</a>
It’s for you if you’re a triathlete and you feel like you’ve got your training under control and you’re ready to layer in your nutrition. It's your warmup on the path to becoming a SUPERCHARGED triathlete – woohoo!
 
Join the waitlist for our next opening of the Triathlon Nutrition Academy <a href="http://www.dietitianapproved.com/academy">www.dietitianapproved.com/academy</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>
 
Dietitian Approved acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, The Turrbal and Jagera peoples. We pay our respects to their elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures.

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