Think you’re nailing hydration because you’ve got a pastel-coloured electrolyte drink in hand? Think again.

In this episode, I bust through the marketing fluff and break down exactly when, why and how triathletes should use electrolytes. Forget what TikTok says, here’s the science-backed truth from an endurance sports dietitian.

🔍 Here’s what we cover:


Why electrolyte hype has gone wild


When you actually need electrolytes


The big player in sweat losses: sodium


How your sweat rate and sodium loss are unique


Real athlete story: The Human Sprinkler


What is hyponatremia and why it’s dangerous


Food vs electrolyte drinks: when water is enough


How to choose the right product for you


What to avoid: fairy dust and false promises


The real strategy behind smart hydration

Whether you’re a salty sweater, a light sipper, or somewhere in between — this episode will help you stop guessing and start fuelling your hydration properly.

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

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

 

Think you&rsquo;re nailing hydration because you&rsquo;ve got a pastel-coloured electrolyte drink in hand? Think again.
In this episode, I bust through the marketing fluff and break down exactly when, why and how triathletes should use electrolytes. Forget what TikTok says, here&rsquo;s the science-backed truth from an endurance sports dietitian.
🔍 Here&rsquo;s what we cover:
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Why electrolyte hype has gone wild
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When you actually&nbsp;need electrolytes
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The big player in sweat losses: sodium
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How your sweat rate and sodium loss are unique
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Real athlete story: The Human Sprinkler
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What is hyponatremia and why it&rsquo;s dangerous
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Food vs electrolyte drinks: when water is enough
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How to choose the&nbsp;right product for you
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What to avoid: fairy dust and false promises
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The real strategy behind smart hydration
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Whether you&rsquo;re a salty sweater, a light sipper, or somewhere in between &mdash; this episode will help you stop guessing and start fuelling your hydration properly.
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.

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