Triathlon Nutrition Academy

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 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.approved on Instagram!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Training availability is an important consideration for every high-performance endurance athlete. Illness or injury can leave you unable to train properly and set your goals back weeks or even months. Fellow sports dietician Dane Baker joins me today to share practical tips for improving our immune system and overall training availability. Training availability refers to an athlete's ability to consistently train or be available to play. Injury and illness are the main factors that can disrupt training availability, and setback an athlete's goals. While we can take steps to reduce the risk of illness and injury, it’s impossible to completely stop them from occurring. This is why Dane prefers a focus on immune tolerance over immune resistance. By building a robust immune system, athletes are better equipped to tolerate illness and reduce its impact on training.  If you’re looking for ways to build a stronger immune system, Dane recommends focusing on these key factors: NutritionGood nutrition plays a vital role in supporting the immune system and minimising the impact of illness on training availability.  We touch on some key nutrients in this research, like zinc and vitamin C that bind to the pathogen which may reduce inflammation and help you tolerate the illness better. Similarly, there's some pretty good research to show that probiotics can decrease incidences and shorten the effects of illness. However, it’s important to remember that you don’t need to rely on supplements.  Consuming a proper diet provides more than enough of these essential nutrients. Rest and RecoveryAdequate rest is essential when an athlete falls ill. Rushing back into training can lead to further setbacks. Gradually increasing the training load under proper guidance can help athletes regain strength while minimising the risk of reoccurring illnesses. Remember to focus on quality instead of quantity when resuming training.  Getting Good SleepAdequate sleep and recovery are vital for maintaining a robust immune system. Lack of sleep or poor sleep quality can weaken the immune system, making athletes more susceptible to illness and increasing the likelihood of training disruptions due to illness or injury. Travel ConsiderationsTravelling for races or competitions exposes athletes to an increased risk of illness. We touch on a few strategies that can keep you safer:  Minimise exposure: Wash hands frequently, avoid touching frequently touched surfaces, and consider wearing a mask in crowded areas. Plan strategically: After a demanding race or competition, a lot of athletes just want to be at home in their own bed, but we need to prioritise recovery. Taking a rest day and allowing for proper recovery before returning home can help prevent illness. Post-race nutrition: Pay attention to nutrition even after crossing the finish line. The post-race period is a critical time when immune systems can be compromised. Make sure you’re still getting those nutrients that support your immune system (like Probiotics and Vitamin C), during and after travel.    Training availability is a key contributor to improved performance for athletes in all sports. Dane Baker shares what you need to know to understand this concept, monitor its impact, and address the key factors that affect it.  By prioritising big rocks like nutrition, sleep, stress management, and proper recovery, athletes can improve their immune system's tolerance, reduce illness incidence, and unlock their full potential!  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. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Most triathletes think they’re carbohydrate loading by eating a bowl of pasta the night before their race. I hate to break it to you, but this doesn’t even come CLOSE to what you need to super compensate your muscle glycogen stores to effectively carbohydrate load. In this episode I cover: What is Carbohydrate Loading? Who would benefit from Carbohydrate Loading? What events should you carbohydrate load for? How do you do it? Tune in to find out to unlock a 1-3% performance advantage! 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 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dive into the world of swimming mastery with our expert, Brenton Ford from Effortless Swimming. In this episode, Brenton spills the beans on common mistakes he sees triathletes make with their technique, and how you can avoid them to swim faster, easier and injury-free. He gives some really practical strategies to enhance your shoulder mobility and range of motion before swimming, ensuring your elbow position is optimised, allowing you to glide through the water with precision.    Brenton also shares the types of training environments that lead to swim success and specific cues that he's been using with his swimmers that have made a world of difference in their technique.  Plus, learn the best and easiest way to film yourself swimming for easy, effective analysis to fine-tune your stroke. Whether you're a seasoned swimmer or just dipping your toes into the water (pun intended!), this episode is a must listen!   LINKS Download the Freestyle Technique Blueprint   Connect with Brenton: Instagram YouTube  Podcast Website   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 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.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Not all gels are created equal! Some are definitely better than others but it also comes down to your personal preference on flavour, texture, cost and how gels fit into your overall race nutrition plan. In this episode I talk you through triathlon nutrition gels: What to look for when buying gels Can they be mixed with water? And what does Isotonic mean? Do gels need to be consumed all at once? Why do gels upset some athletes stomachs? Plus two suggestions on how to fix this How much do you need during endurance events? Alternatives to gels all together! Sports gels are a big minefield of information with new products coming on the market all the time. But I’m hoping this episode fast tracks your research when it comes to finding what’s best for you.If you're looking for more real food options to have during exercise, check out our Fuel Your Adventure recipe book here | Fuel Your Adventure LINKS: Get a copy of our Fuel Your Adventure Book HERE Website: www.dietitianapproved.com Join the Triathlon Nutrition Academy Program: dietitianapproved.com/academy Instagram: @Dietitian.Approved @triathlonnutritionacademy Facebook: facebook.com/DietitianApproved The Triathlon Nutrition Academy is a podcast by Dietitian Approved Support the show   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. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Joining me for this episode is Christine Yu, author of new(ish) book: Up To Speed – The Ground-Breaking Science of Women Athletes. A must read for any active female! I learnt so much from the book, if you haven’t read it yet, go and grab yourself a copy! Get the book on Amazon    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 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.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Are you wondering what the Triathlon Nutrition Academy is all about?   Let me take you behind the scenes of how it started, how it works and everything you get once you’re on the inside.    Doors are currently OPEN for the first time this year!   If you’re a triathlete looking to level up your nutrition and make 2024 your best year yet, join us!>> www.dietitianapproved.com/academy <<   But be quick! As they close again Monday morning the 22nd!    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!   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.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode, I’m joined by Chris Tubbs, Gail Jindrich and Erin Byrge, all 2023 graduates of the TNA program. They have officially entered the 'big kids' league and are thriving in our Supercharged Squad alumni program. We take a closer look at their 2023 triathlon journeys and find out what game changing strategies they’ve been working on with their nutrition. Plus set our sights on 2024 and what goals they’re hoping to achieve now they have 9 months of evidence-based nutrition education under their fuel belt.  If you’re looking to level up your nutrition like these three, join us inside the TRIATHLON NUTRITION ACADEMY program!   DOORS OPEN THIS WEEKEND!>> www.dietitianapproved.com/academy <<   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!   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.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome back for 2024! We are kicking off the new year with a bang and my sports dietitian insights into five of the big trends we’re going to see in the triathlon nutrition space.   Some are new-ish, while others have been trending for a little while now but don’t seem to be going away anytime soon. I’m also calling it on something that I think is going to die in 2024.   In no particular order of importance or performance boosting powers (or lack of) they are:   Continuous Glucose Monitors (CGMs) Female Athlete Nutrition  Intermittent Fasting Body Composition Adaptogens  If you've decided 2024 is the year you're going to work on the fourth leg...nutrition! Butttt There's just one problem... You have no idea where to start! Because there is so much (mis)information on the internet, it's overwhelming and confusing deciphering whats a trend vs what’s worthwhile.   Register for my FREE 3-day LIVE training: Triathlon Fuel School >> fuel.school Designed to give you the nutritional edge and lay the FOUNDATION of your day to day fuelling and race nutrition. When: 14-16th January, 9am Brisbane time (AEST) each day 🇦🇺 That's 3pm PST, 5pm CST, 6pm EST 13-15th January 🇺🇸 Triathlon Nutrition Academy DOORS OPEN 15th JANUARY!>> www.dietitianapproved.com/academy <<   Get your name on the waitlist to join the best triathlon nutrition program in the world and make 2024 your most successful year yet!  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!   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.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It blows my mind how much money people spend on the wrong nutrition advice and supplements! Triathlon is an expensive sport as it is without flushing your money down the toilet on things you don’t need or that simply aren’t effective.   Joining me for this episode are two Triathlon Nutrition Academy athletes Chris Tubbs and Kelly Estes. They both candidly share how much money they are SAVING each month since joining the TNA program. I was honestly blown away by the full extent of it!    For both of them, they are saving more money than what the entire program costs!! Just insane!   So if you’re looking for some clarity around the right sports foods and supplements you should invest in, vs the ones you can save your money on, come and join us inside the Triathlon Nutrition Academy!   DOORS OPEN 15th JANUARY!>> www.dietitianapproved.com/academy <<   Get your name on the waitlist to join the best triathlon nutrition program in the world and make 2024 your best year yet!    And as a side benefit to levelling up your nutrition, we can save you the cost of the program in a few short months! ;)    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!   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.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

So many athletes smash themselves at training with no regard for how they're fuelling or recovering. But we only adapt (i.e. get fitter and faster) from the sessions we recover from. So if you want to get the most out of your training, you need to learn how to unlock your SUPERCHARGED ZONE. It’s the sweet spot where training and nutrition intersect. And is the secret to becoming a better triathlete.  But how do you unlock your Supercharged Zone?     You need to train     You need to eat to support that training My job, as an Advanced Sports Dietitian is to fast track your success when it comes to triathlon nutrition. Working with triathletes for many years in private practice and through my role at Triathlon Australia, I noticed there were some key elements triathletes needed to dial in first as a priority, to feel supercharged. Introducing … my SUPERCHARGED Triathlete Formula… The SUPERCHARGED Triathlete Formula Recovery Nutrition Pre-Training Nutrition Periodisation Run Fuel Ride Fuel Carb-Loading Hydration Supplements – the right ones that will benefit you, not burn a hole in your pocket I dive into each and every one, in detail, inside the Triathlon Nutrition Academy. I’ll teach you why it’s important, then how to do it. And every week you get to pick my brain, live in Power Hour, to make sure you have your very own custom plan, that’s perfect for you.    Triathlon Nutrition Academy Doors open again on January 15th!    If you think nutrition is the missing link for you, come and join us! I will teach you everything you need to know, to feel like a SUPERCHARGED triathlete!   Head to dietitianapproved.com/academy now. See you on the inside! 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!   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.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

When it comes to triathlon nutrition, there is a lot of crap out there!   My passion is to cut through all the noise and give you practical, evidence-based information that actually works. To fastrack your success as a time-poor triathlete.    Triathlon can be a very expensive and tech-heavy sport. You don’t just need stuff for one sport, you need stuff for three!  There are lots of gadgets and everything is upgradable -  costs that can add up quickly if you’re not careful.   But when it comes to nutrition, people don’t value investing in their nutrition because it isn’t tangible. You don’t get a shiny new object for your money.   But I would argue your body is the thing you need to spend the most on. You have it for life!   There are so many things that can affect your long term health if you’re not putting the right things in.   Listen in as I give you 3 nutrition rules every triathlete needs to abide by…   If you’re ready to understand what you need to be eating to support triathlon training, join us inside the Triathlon Nutrition Academy! DOORS OPEN in January!   >> www.dietitianapproved.com/academy <<   It’s the best triathlon nutrition education program in the world! Where triathletes go to level up their performance  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!   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.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

2023 - What a year!    From Kona course records, comeback seasons, worlds qualifications, first Ironmans and massive PB’s, it’s been an action packed 12 months.   I love me a good year in review to stop and reflect on all the awesome things that have happened before we get smacked in the face by the quickly approaching year ahead.   So let’s rewind the clock on 2023 for a hot minute. Stop and celebrate our epic achievements - before we look ahead to 2024.   What have you achieved in the last 12 months that’s worth celebrating?   ___________________   Triathlon Nutrition Academy DOORS OPEN JANUARY 15th 2024! It’s the best triathlon nutrition education program in the world! Where science meets stamina.  If you’re a triathlete looking  to level up their performance - head to:  www.dietitianapproved.com/academy   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!   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.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The sports nutrition landscape is cluttered with self-proclaimed ‘health coaches’ and armchair experts.  Anyone can start a podcast, write a blog or create a social media channel to disseminate information, making it an overwhelming and confusing space. My blood boils when I see well-meaning but misinformed nutrition advice delivered by someone with zero qualifications in nutrition. In this episode, I'll take you through my personal journey of education. Over the last 20 years I’ve invested a lot of time and money into my professional qualifications and experience. To me, it’s a no-brainer.  What I did to become qualified as a sports dietitian How much I invest annually just to uphold my qualifications How much I invest in my ongoing education every month     Why do I do this?  To ensure I can provide my athletes with a high level of expertise and up-to-date, evidence based nutrition advice. My superpower as an Advanced Sports Dietitian is translating the science into practical, easy to implement advice. Reading scientific papers is one thing, but knowing how to apply that knowledge to the food you put into your mouth is where the real magic happens.  Learn from my journey and let's unpack the importance of investing in your nutrition education, so you don't have to wade through the overwhelming sea of misinformation.  Fast track your knowledge and skills inside the Triathlon Nutrition Academy program. Without having to outlay such a huge investment in time and money to get there yourself.  DOORS OPEN JANUARY 15th 2024! It’s the best triathlon nutrition education program in the world! Where triathletes go to level up their performance www.dietitianapproved.com/academy 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! 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.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Relative Energy Deficiency in Sport or REDS. A syndrome that affects many of the body's physiological functions, our health and athletic performance.  As an endurance athlete, it’s really important to understand the signs and symptoms of low energy availability and seek support if you think this could be an issue for you. Joining me to dive into the topic is fellow Sports Dietitian from Auckland, New Zealand, Dane Baker. He is an active researcher in the field of RED-s, lecturer at the University of Otago and runs a specialist REDS clinic to help athletes recover from the multifactorial syndrome.   We dive into: What is REDS? What’s the difference between low energy availability (LEA) and RED-S Signs and symptoms to look out for to ensure you’re not in low energy availability for both males and females Tools for monitoring, screening and diagnosis Treatment strategies Research updates in this space coming soon Where to get support if you think LEA or REDS is an issue for you REDS can have serious implications both short and long term and it’s not something you want to go through. A must listen for any endurance athlete! Both male and female!   LINKS Read the updated 2023 IOC Consensus Statement on REDs   Connect with Dane Website: www.danebakernutrition.net Axis Sports Medicine: www.axissportsmedicine.co.nz LinkedIn   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 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.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As the holiday season approaches, we know you’re on the hunt for the perfect gifts for the triathlete in your life. Or maybe you’re looking to fill up your own wish list. Absolutely no judgement here.    To help you out this festive season, we’ve put together the Ultimate Triathletes Christmas Gift Guide!   It includes 20 tri-specific items we know you’ll love!   Unwrap the goodness >> Download my FREE Ultimate Triathlete Christmas Gift Guide    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. DOORS OPEN JANUARY 15th!  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 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.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.