What happens when you train like a pro but still bonk on race day?

In this episode, I’m joined by Triathlon Nutrition Academy athlete Brent Saltmarsh — a retired Army veteran turned endurance addict — who shares his eye-opening journey from cramping and gut blowouts to PBs and cramp-free racing.

We unpack the rookie nutrition mistakes that nearly ruined his Ironman and the exact changes he’s made to transform his performance in just a few months inside TNA.

You’ll hear about:


How Brent went from survival mode to racing with confidence


His biggest pre-TNA nutrition blunders (including a disastrous caffeine gel moment)


Why cramping and gut issues were signs of a deeper fuelling problem


The exact changes he’s made to hit PBs in his 40s


His long-term triathlon goals (hint: 90-year-old Ironman anyone?)

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.

What happens when you train like a pro but still bonk on race day?
In this episode, I&rsquo;m joined by Triathlon Nutrition Academy athlete Brent Saltmarsh &mdash; a retired Army veteran turned endurance addict &mdash; who shares his eye-opening journey from cramping and gut blowouts to PBs and cramp-free racing.
We unpack the rookie nutrition mistakes that nearly ruined his Ironman and the exact changes he&rsquo;s made to transform his performance in just a few months inside TNA.
You&rsquo;ll hear about:
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How Brent went from survival mode to racing with confidence
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His biggest pre-TNA nutrition blunders (including a disastrous caffeine gel moment)
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Why cramping and gut issues were signs of a deeper fuelling problem
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The exact changes he&rsquo;s made to hit PBs in his 40s
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His long-term triathlon goals (hint: 90-year-old Ironman anyone?)
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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.

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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