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

The Real Cost of Poor Nutrition

Are you doing everything “right”… but still feeling exhausted?

If you’re a triathlete who’s training consistently, eating “clean” and still hitting the wall by the end of the week, this episode will hit close to home.

In this powerful athlete case study, Taryn sits down with TNA athlete Julia Burgess to unpack the real reason she was constantly tired, struggling with gut issues and underperforming… despite thinking she had her nutrition dialled in.

Spoiler: eating clean was actually part of the problem.

In this episode, we cover:
Why “clean eating” can sabotage endurance performance
The common high fibre fuelling mistake causing GI issues on long sessions
What low energy availability actually looks like in real life
Why salads and “healthy foods” aren’t enough for triathletes
The importance of fuel timing and periodisation
How to fuel properly before, during and after training
Managing gluten-free and dairy-free diets without compromising performance
The impact of cross-contamination for coeliac athletes
How to build a simple, repeatable nutrition system that actually works
Why you shouldn’t rely on race course nutrition
How Julia went from exhausted and flat… to training strong and racing confidently

Key takeaways:
Eating clean doesn’t equal fuelling properly
You can’t train for a 90km ride on a banana and a piece of toast
High fibre foods before sessions = gut bomb waiting to happen
Nutrition needs structure, not guesswork
Small, consistent changes compound into massive performance gains

Timestamps:
00:00 – Julia’s struggle with food intolerances and “clean eating”
04:00 – Why she felt constantly exhausted despite training well
07:00 – The biggest nutrition mistakes holding her back
10:00 – Fixing gut issues and fuelling for performance
14:00 – Making your own gels and becoming self-sufficient
18:00 – Discovering underlying health issues through proper testing
22:00 – Simple strategies to systemise your nutrition
27:00 – Final advice for tired, frustrated triathletes

Loved this episode?

If you’re sick of feeling tired, underfuelled and stuck guessing what to eat… it’s time to stop winging it.

Inside the Triathlon Nutrition Academy, you’ll learn exactly how to fuel your training, fix your energy levels and perform at your best without the confusion.

Register your interest now here.

Links & Resources:
Join the Triathlon Nutrition Academy
Grab your free Triathlon Nutrition Checklist
Learn more about blood tests for triathletes

Other Links & Resources

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 doing everything &ldquo;right&rdquo;&hellip; but still feeling exhausted?
If you&rsquo;re a triathlete who&rsquo;s training consistently, eating &ldquo;clean&rdquo; and still hitting the wall by the end of the week, this episode will hit close to home.
In this powerful athlete case study, Taryn sits down with TNA athlete Julia Burgess to unpack the real reason she was constantly tired, struggling with gut issues and underperforming&hellip; despite thinking she had her nutrition dialled in.
Spoiler: eating clean was actually part of the problem.
In this episode, we cover:
<ul data-start="681" data-end="1413">
<li data-section-id="1rnztmv" data-start="681" data-end="738">Why &ldquo;clean eating&rdquo; can sabotage endurance performance</li>
<li data-section-id="1fka7f8" data-start="739" data-end="816">The common high fibre fuelling mistake causing GI issues on long sessions</li>
<li data-section-id="1o3gf8a" data-start="817" data-end="882">What low energy availability actually looks like in real life</li>
<li data-section-id="xvu69d" data-start="883" data-end="947">Why salads and &ldquo;healthy foods&rdquo; aren&rsquo;t enough for triathletes</li>
<li data-section-id="grej73" data-start="948" data-end="1003">The importance of fuel timing and periodisation</li>
<li data-section-id="okt98f" data-start="1004" data-end="1062">How to fuel properly before, during and after training</li>
<li data-section-id="1rt88o1" data-start="1063" data-end="1141">Managing gluten-free and dairy-free diets without compromising performance</li>
<li data-section-id="1c5klmy" data-start="1142" data-end="1200">The impact of cross-contamination for coeliac athletes</li>
<li data-section-id="5f0pty" data-start="1201" data-end="1275">How to build a simple, repeatable nutrition system that actually works</li>
<li data-section-id="gpi2ck" data-start="1276" data-end="1327">Why you shouldn&rsquo;t rely on race course nutrition</li>
<li data-section-id="15auhbs" data-start="1328" data-end="1413">How Julia went from exhausted and flat&hellip; to training strong and racing confidently</li>
</ul>
Key takeaways:
<ul data-start="1444" data-end="1760">
<li data-section-id="hlu812" data-start="1444" data-end="1496">Eating clean doesn&rsquo;t equal fuelling properly</li>
<li data-section-id="1p25yqq" data-start="1497" data-end="1569">You can&rsquo;t train for a 90km ride on a banana and a piece of toast</li>
<li data-section-id="1a7rjg2" data-start="1570" data-end="1639">High fibre foods before sessions = gut bomb waiting to happen</li>
<li data-section-id="1v0iw5f" data-start="1640" data-end="1688">Nutrition needs structure, not guesswork</li>
<li data-section-id="413pjj" data-start="1689" data-end="1760">Small, consistent changes compound into massive performance gains</li>
</ul>
Timestamps:
<ul data-start="1788" data-end="2328">
<li data-section-id="1ouxf7f" data-start="1788" data-end="1862">00:00 &ndash; Julia&rsquo;s struggle with food intolerances and &ldquo;clean eating&rdquo;</li>
<li data-section-id="17pif0i" data-start="1863" data-end="1934">04:00 &ndash; Why she felt constantly exhausted despite training well</li>
<li data-section-id="vq3tzu" data-start="1935" data-end="1998">07:00 &ndash; The biggest nutrition mistakes holding her back</li>
<li data-section-id="2yly3p" data-start="1999" data-end="2061">10:00 &ndash; Fixing gut issues and fuelling for performance</li>
<li data-section-id="1d4ht6n" data-start="2062" data-end="2127">14:00 &ndash; Making your own gels and becoming self-sufficient</li>
<li data-section-id="1thj0jb" data-start="2128" data-end="2203">18:00 &ndash; Discovering underlying health issues through proper testing</li>
<li data-section-id="13n6ne" data-start="2204" data-end="2265">22:00 &ndash; Simple strategies to systemise your nutrition</li>
<li data-section-id="201zhw" data-start="2266" data-end="2328">27:00 &ndash; Final advice for tired, frustrated triathletes</li>
</ul>
Loved this episode?
If you&rsquo;re sick of feeling tired, underfuelled and stuck guessing what to eat&hellip; it&rsquo;s time to stop winging it.
Inside the <a href="https://www.dietitianapproved.com/academy">Triathlon Nutrition Academy</a>, you&rsquo;ll learn exactly how to fuel your training, fix your energy levels and perform at your best without the confusion.
Register your interest now <a href="https://www.dietitianapproved.com/academy">here</a>.
Links &amp; Resources:
<ul data-start="2363" data-end="2754">
<li data-section-id="1hxem6" data-start="2363" data-end="2454">Join the <a href="https://www.dietitianapproved.com/academy">Triathlon Nutrition Academy</a></li>
<li data-section-id="126hcjv" data-start="2456" data-end="2595">Grab your free <a href="https://www.dietitianapproved.com/checklist">Triathlon Nutrition Checklist</a></li>
<li data-section-id="ldrqi6" data-start="2597" data-end="2754">Learn more about <a href="https://www.dietitianapproved.com/blood-tests-for-triathletes">blood tests for triathletes</a></li>
</ul>
Other Links &amp; Resources
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 Tired Triathlete Problem: Why “Eating Clean” Was Ruining Her Performance

Are you unknowingly sabotaging your triathlon performance with your nutrition?

In this episode, Advanced Sports Dietitian Taryn Richardson breaks down the 7 biggest nutrition mistakes triathletes are making in 2026 and why they’re holding you back from training hard, recovering properly and performing on race day.

Some of these mistakes have been around for years, but there are a few new ones creeping in, especially with the rise of AI and tracking apps. If you’ve ever felt flat in sessions, struggled with gut issues or wondered why your race day doesn’t reflect your training, this episode is a must-listen.

 What you’ll learn:


Why AI-generated nutrition plans can do more harm than good (and how to use them properly)


The problem with macro tracking apps that ignore the bigger picture


Why copying pro athletes is a fast track to frustration


How leaving nutrition until race season is costing you performance


The importance of fuelling for the work required instead of eating the same every day


Why you need to train your gut like you train your body


The real reason investing in your nutrition education changes everything

Nutrition isn’t the last piece of the puzzle, it’s the piece that holds everything together.
If you’re not fuelling properly, you’re leaving performance on the table no matter how good your training plan is.

Chapters:


00:00 - Introduction: What’s changed in triathlon nutrition in 2026


01:50 - Mistake #1: Blindly following AI-generated plans


04:50 - Mistake #2: Relying on macro tracking apps without context


10:10 - Mistake #3: Copying what the pros do


13:20 - Mistake #4: Leaving nutrition until race season


15:50 - Mistake #5: Eating the same every day


18:20 - Mistake #6: Not training your gut for race day


20:30 - Mistake #7: Trying to figure it all out on your own

 Links & Resources:


Join the Triathlon Nutrition Academy waitlist: https://www.dietitianapproved.com/academy


Listen to Episode 224: The Problem with Outsourcing Your Nutrition to AI


Grab your free Triathlon Nutrition Checklist: https://www.dietitianapproved.com/checklist

Ready to take action?

If you saw yourself in any of these mistakes, that’s your sign to do something about it.

TheTriathlon Nutrition Academy is opening soon. This is your chance to stop guessing, start fuelling properly and finally unlock your performance.

 Get on the waitlist now: https://www.dietitianapproved.com/academy

Other Links & Resources

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 unknowingly sabotaging your triathlon performance with your nutrition?
In this episode, Advanced Sports Dietitian Taryn Richardson breaks down the 7 biggest nutrition mistakes triathletes are making in 2026 and why they&rsquo;re holding you back from training hard, recovering properly and performing on race day.
Some of these mistakes have been around for years, but there are a few new ones creeping in, especially with the rise of AI and tracking apps. If you&rsquo;ve ever felt flat in sessions, struggled with gut issues or wondered why your race day doesn&rsquo;t reflect your training, this episode is a must-listen.
&nbsp;What you&rsquo;ll learn:
<ul>
<li>
Why AI-generated nutrition plans can do more harm than good (and how to use them properly)
</li>
<li>
The problem with macro tracking apps that ignore the bigger picture
</li>
<li>
Why copying pro athletes is a fast track to frustration
</li>
<li>
How leaving nutrition until race season is costing you performance
</li>
<li>
The importance of fuelling for the work required instead of eating the same every day
</li>
<li>
Why you need to train your gut like you train your body
</li>
<li>
The real reason investing in your nutrition education changes everything
</li>
</ul>
Nutrition isn&rsquo;t the last piece of the puzzle, it&rsquo;s the piece that holds everything together. If you&rsquo;re not fuelling properly, you&rsquo;re leaving performance on the table no matter how good your training plan is.
Chapters:
<ul>
<li>
00:00 - Introduction: What&rsquo;s changed in triathlon nutrition in 2026
</li>
<li>
01:50 - Mistake #1: Blindly following AI-generated plans
</li>
<li>
04:50 - Mistake #2: Relying on macro tracking apps without context
</li>
<li>
10:10 - Mistake #3: Copying what the pros do
</li>
<li>
13:20 - Mistake #4: Leaving nutrition until race season
</li>
<li>
15:50 - Mistake #5: Eating the same every day
</li>
<li>
18:20 - Mistake #6: Not training your gut for race day
</li>
<li>
20:30 - Mistake #7: Trying to figure it all out on your own
</li>
</ul>
&nbsp;Links &amp; Resources:
<ul>
<li>
Join the Triathlon Nutrition Academy waitlist: <a href="https://www.dietitianapproved.com/academy">https://www.dietitianapproved.com/academy</a>
</li>
<li>
Listen to Episode 224: <a href="https://www.dietitianapproved.com/podcast/episode-224">The Problem with Outsourcing Your Nutrition to AI</a>
</li>
<li>
Grab your free Triathlon Nutrition Checklist: <a href="https://www.dietitianapproved.com/checklist">https://www.dietitianapproved.com/checklist</a>
</li>
</ul>
Ready to take action?
If you saw yourself in any of these mistakes, that&rsquo;s your sign to do something about it.
The Triathlon Nutrition Academy is opening soon. This is your chance to stop guessing, start fuelling properly and finally unlock your performance.
&nbsp;Get on the waitlist now: <a href="https://www.dietitianapproved.com/academy">https://www.dietitianapproved.com/academy</a>
Other Links &amp; Resources
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.

Seven Nutrition Mistakes Triathletes Are Making in 2026

Why you’re still struggling with your nutrition (and what to do about it)

You’re training consistently, trying to eat well and doing all the “right” things… so why do you still feel exhausted, hungry and stuck?

If you feel like your nutrition isn’t matching your effort, this episode will help you understand exactly why and more importantly, what to do about it.

Because here’s the truth… it’s not that you need to try harder. You need a better approach.

In this episode, Advanced Sports Dietitian Taryn Richardson breaks down the most common reasons triathletes struggle with nutrition, even when they’re putting in the work and how to finally start seeing results from your training.

What you’ll learn in this episode:


Why doing “all the right things” still isn’t getting you results


The biggest mistake triathletes make focusing on the wrong nutrition priorities


How inconsistency is quietly sabotaging your energy, recovery and performance


Why you need a structured nutrition system (not random tips from everywhere)


The problem with “winging it” and how it leads to constant second guessing


What actually matters for endurance performance and long term progress

Key takeaways:

You can’t out-train a poor nutrition strategy

Your body adapts to what you do consistently, not occasionally

The basics done well will always outperform the fancy stuff

A clear system removes the mental load and creates better results

Chapters:
00:00 – Do you feel like you’re doing everything right but still struggling?
01:00 – Why the issue isn’t effort, it’s your approach


03:00 – The trap of focusing on supplements and small details


04:00 – The “big rocks” that actually drive performance


05:00 – How inconsistency is holding you back


06:20 – Why your body needs consistency to adapt


07:00 – The missing piece: a structured nutrition system


08:00 – Why winging it leads to frustration and confusion


09:00 – What proper triathlon nutrition actually involves


10:50 – How to take action without overwhelming yourself


11:40 – Your next step to start making progress

Ready to stop winging it with your nutrition?

If you’re tired of second guessing what to eat, feeling flat in sessions and not seeing results from your training, it’s time to take a more structured approach.

Inside the Triathlon Nutrition Academy, you’ll learn exactly how to fuel for performance with a clear, evidence-based system that evolves with your training.

👉 Register your interest now: https://www.dietitianapproved.com/academy

Other Links & Resources

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.

Why you&rsquo;re still struggling with your nutrition (and what to do about it)
You&rsquo;re training consistently, trying to eat well and doing all the &ldquo;right&rdquo; things&hellip; so why do you still feel exhausted, hungry and stuck?
If you feel like your nutrition isn&rsquo;t matching your effort, this episode will help you understand exactly why and more importantly, what to do about it.
Because here&rsquo;s the truth&hellip; it&rsquo;s not that you need to try harder. You need a better approach.
In this episode, Advanced Sports Dietitian Taryn Richardson breaks down the most common reasons triathletes struggle with nutrition, even when they&rsquo;re putting in the work and how to finally start seeing results from your training.
What you&rsquo;ll learn in this episode:
<ul data-start="831" data-end="1300">
<li data-section-id="vuwo1r" data-start="831" data-end="899">
Why doing &ldquo;all the right things&rdquo; still isn&rsquo;t getting you results
</li>
<li data-section-id="1lb34v8" data-start="900" data-end="983">
The biggest mistake triathletes make focusing on the wrong nutrition priorities
</li>
<li data-section-id="1ndycyo" data-start="984" data-end="1065">
How inconsistency is quietly sabotaging your energy, recovery and performance
</li>
<li data-section-id="1injvf1" data-start="1066" data-end="1146">
Why you need a structured nutrition system (not random tips from everywhere)
</li>
<li data-section-id="1aunyyw" data-start="1147" data-end="1225">
The problem with &ldquo;winging it&rdquo; and how it leads to constant second guessing
</li>
<li data-section-id="cmqb29" data-start="1226" data-end="1300">
What actually matters for endurance performance and long term progress
</li>
</ul>
Key takeaways:
You can&rsquo;t out-train a poor nutrition strategy
Your body adapts to what you do consistently, not occasionally
The basics done well will always outperform the fancy stuff
A clear system removes the mental load and creates better results
Chapters:
<ul>
<li data-start="1627" data-end="1709">00:00 &ndash; Do you feel like you&rsquo;re doing everything right but still struggling?</li>
<li data-start="1627" data-end="1709">01:00 &ndash; Why the issue isn&rsquo;t effort, it&rsquo;s your approach</li>
<li data-section-id="1e24vsg" data-start="1773" data-end="1842">
03:00 &ndash; The trap of focusing on supplements and small details
</li>
<li data-section-id="10h66q9" data-start="1843" data-end="1906">
04:00 &ndash; The &ldquo;big rocks&rdquo; that actually drive performance
</li>
<li data-section-id="1lf0e00" data-start="1907" data-end="1960">
05:00 &ndash; How inconsistency is holding you back
</li>
<li data-section-id="1yokr5a" data-start="1961" data-end="2017">
06:20 &ndash; Why your body needs consistency to adapt
</li>
<li data-section-id="1fhzhi" data-start="2018" data-end="2082">
07:00 &ndash; The missing piece: a structured nutrition system
</li>
<li data-section-id="1jtq015" data-start="2083" data-end="2148">
08:00 &ndash; Why winging it leads to frustration and confusion
</li>
<li data-section-id="1nkab2u" data-start="2149" data-end="2214">
09:00 &ndash; What proper triathlon nutrition actually involves
</li>
<li data-section-id="owbd1b" data-start="2215" data-end="2279">
10:50 &ndash; How to take action without overwhelming yourself
</li>
<li data-section-id="1stlo0w" data-start="2280" data-end="2335">
11:40 &ndash; Your next step to start making progress
</li>
</ul>
Ready to stop winging it with your nutrition?
If you&rsquo;re tired of second guessing what to eat, feeling flat in sessions and not seeing results from your training, it&rsquo;s time to take a more structured approach.
Inside the Triathlon Nutrition Academy, you&rsquo;ll learn exactly how to fuel for performance with a clear, evidence-based system that evolves with your training.
👉 Register your interest now: <a href="https://www.dietitianapproved.com/academy" data-start="3062" data-end="3103">https://www.dietitianapproved.com/academy</a>
Other Links &amp; Resources
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.

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