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

Seven Tips to Navigate Alcohol and the Festive Season Without Sabotaging Your Performance

What on earth does it take to complete 100 Ironmans in 100 days? James Lawrence – aka the Iron Cowboy – joins the podcast to share the physical, mental and nutritional toll of his epic Conquer 100 challenge. Spoiler: it involved over 12,000 calories a day, a few Costco muffins, and being fed through a massage table hole.

Whether you're a beginner or a seasoned triathlete, James drops some absolute gold on building resilience, fuelling with real food and why consistency beats perfection every time.

We talk about;


Meet James “Iron Cowboy” Lawrence


Why 100 Ironmans? (and how it started with a 4-mile fun run)


The perfect Ironman day and the role of nutrition


Real food fuelling: burritos, pizza, steak on the run


Caloric needs, gut training and sugar overload


What went wrong when fuelling slipped


Mindset, purpose and managing pain through adversity


Blue collar habits, unsexy consistency and building a strong foundation


James’s current nutrition approach and fuelling tips


Meet the support team and key recovery strategies


Advice for age groupers struggling with motivation or consistency


What’s next for James (hint: it’s not 200 Ironmans)

Links & Resources

James Lawrence new book, 'Iron Hope'.

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

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

What on earth does it take to complete 100 Ironmans in 100 days? James Lawrence &ndash; aka the Iron Cowboy &ndash; joins the podcast to share the physical, mental and nutritional toll of his epic Conquer 100 challenge. Spoiler: it involved over 12,000 calories a day, a few Costco muffins, and being fed through a massage table hole.
Whether you're a beginner or a seasoned triathlete, James drops some absolute gold on building resilience, fuelling with real food and why consistency beats perfection every time.
We talk about;
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Meet James &ldquo;Iron Cowboy&rdquo; Lawrence
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Why 100 Ironmans? (and how it started with a 4-mile fun run)
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The perfect Ironman day and the role of nutrition
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Real food fuelling: burritos, pizza, steak on the run
</li>
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Caloric needs, gut training and sugar overload
</li>
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What went wrong when fuelling slipped
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Mindset, purpose and managing pain through adversity
</li>
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Blue collar habits, unsexy consistency and building a strong foundation
</li>
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James&rsquo;s current nutrition approach and fuelling tips
</li>
<li data-start="1205" data-end="1264">
Meet the support team and key recovery strategies
</li>
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Advice for age groupers struggling with motivation or consistency
</li>
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What&rsquo;s next for James (hint: it&rsquo;s not 200 Ironmans)
</li>
</ul>
Links &amp; Resources
James Lawrence new book, '<a href="https://www.amazon.com/Iron-Hope-Lessons-Conquering-Impossible/dp/1250326788">Iron Hope</a>'.
<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.

Iron Cowboy: What It Takes to Do 100 Ironmans in 100 Days

Managing type 1 diabetes as a triathlete isn’t just tough – it’s a constant balancing act. But with the right tools, strategy and support, you can absolutely perform at your best.

In this episode, I chat with Dr Sam Scott – exercise physiologist, diabetes researcher and former Head of Research for Team Novo Nordisk – about the science and strategy behind training and racing with T1D. Sam breaks down the complexities of glucose management, carbohydrate fuelling and how cutting-edge tech is empowering athletes to thrive.

What we talk about about
Why this topic matters for endurance athletes
Sam’s background in exercise physiology and elite sport
The difference between type 1 and type 2 diabetes
Why exercise is so complex for T1D
Common myths about fuelling with diabetes
Smart carb strategies and CGM tech
Performance fueling: what’s possible?
The future of AI-driven support with Enhanced
The power of possibility: sport as a gateway

Links & Resources

Dr Sam Scott’s book: The Science of Exercise with Type 1 Diabetes

Learn more about Enhanced

👉 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.

Managing type 1 diabetes as a triathlete isn&rsquo;t just tough &ndash; it&rsquo;s a constant balancing act. But with the right tools, strategy and support, you can absolutely perform at your best.
In this episode, I chat with Dr Sam Scott &ndash; exercise physiologist, diabetes researcher and former Head of Research for Team Novo Nordisk &ndash; about the science and strategy behind training and racing with T1D. Sam breaks down the complexities of glucose management, carbohydrate fuelling and how cutting-edge tech is empowering athletes to thrive.
What we talk about about
<ul>
<li data-start="718" data-end="1217">Why this topic matters for endurance athletes</li>
<li data-start="718" data-end="1217">Sam&rsquo;s background in exercise physiology and elite sport</li>
<li data-start="718" data-end="1217">The difference between type 1 and type 2 diabetes</li>
<li data-start="718" data-end="1217">Why exercise is so complex for T1D</li>
<li data-start="718" data-end="1217">Common myths about fuelling with diabetes</li>
<li data-start="718" data-end="1217">Smart carb strategies and CGM tech</li>
<li data-start="718" data-end="1217">Performance fueling: what&rsquo;s possible?</li>
<li data-start="718" data-end="1217">The future of AI-driven support with Enhanced</li>
<li data-start="718" data-end="1217">The power of possibility: sport as a gateway</li>
</ul>
Links &amp; Resources
Dr Sam Scott&rsquo;s book: <a href="https://www.amazon.com/dp/1068431717/?bestFormat=true&amp;k=the%20science%20of%20exercise%20with%20type%201%20diabetes&amp;ref_=nb_sb_ss_w_scx-ent-bk-ww_k0_1_42_de&amp;crid=H9GQWCC95S5P&amp;sprefix=the%20science%20of%20exercise%20with%20type%20%20diabetesaps,289&amp;sr=8-1&amp;linkCode=sl1&amp;tag=dietitianappr-20&amp;linkId=5751b08aac0db2ec5c76d9191ef2acf9&amp;language=en_US&amp;ref_=as_li_ss_tl">The Science of Exercise with Type 1 Diabetes</a>
Learn more about <a href="https://www.enhance-d.com">Enhanced</a>
👉 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.

The Science of Exercise with T1 Diabetes – with Dr Sam Scott

Could your comeback story start with your plate?

In this inspiring episode, we hear from TNA athlete Brian McLean, who proves that nutrition isn't just for race day. Nine months after tearing his ACL in a backyard basketball game, Brian is back training for 70.3 races, stronger and more dialled-in than ever. His secret? Strategic nutrition from day one of rehab.

Brian shares how:


His identity took a hit after injury and how he handled it


He applied TNA principles to support faster healing


Eating smarter helped him avoid weight gain and muscle loss


He shifted from a Western diet to a plant-first approach


Nutrition gave him the confidence to train, race and feel better than before

This episode is packed with real talk, practical takeaways and a powerful reminder: nutrition matters, even when you’re not training.

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.

 

 

Could your comeback story start with your plate?
In this inspiring episode, we hear from TNA athlete Brian McLean, who proves that nutrition isn't just for race day. Nine months after tearing his ACL in a backyard basketball game, Brian is back training for 70.3 races, stronger and more dialled-in than ever. His secret? Strategic nutrition from day one of rehab.
Brian shares how:
<ul data-spread="false">
<li>
His identity took a hit after injury and how he handled it
</li>
<li>
He applied TNA principles to support faster healing
</li>
<li>
Eating smarter helped him avoid weight gain and muscle loss
</li>
<li>
He shifted from a Western diet to a plant-first approach
</li>
<li>
Nutrition gave him the confidence to train, race and feel better than before
</li>
</ul>
This episode is packed with real talk, practical takeaways and a powerful reminder: nutrition matters, even when you&rsquo;re not training.
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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Seven Tips to Navigate Alcohol and the Festive Season Without Sabotaging Your Performance

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