When we know better, we eat better. And when we eat better, we live better. Introducing you to the Doc! Aka Dr Hayley Dickinson, founder of Eat for You, Australia’s ONLY nutrient-tested snack bars. Dr Hayley passionately shares her wealth of knowledge around the nutrient quality of our food and what we can do to ensure we’re getting everything we need to optimise our health. She highlights the hard reality around the challenges of food labelling, how the nutrition information panel is developed ...
Aug 03, 2023•32 min•Ep. 105
Last week we had the honour of speaking to triathlon legend Michellie Jones about the importance of rest days and light training. This week we chat to Taren Gesell, Founder and CEO of MOTTIV all about training smarter and maximising your performance in less training time. Two x Taryn’s on one podcast - I mean what could go wrong! Taren shares his 4 pillars that are important for great training outcomes as a triathlete: Training in the right intensity so you can adapt from the session Balance - b...
Jul 27, 2023•36 min•Ep. 104
Triathletes love to go hard all the time. Smashing themselves in every session and feeling guilty for going easy, or taking time off. I know because I've been guilty of it myself! We all have been.. But more is not always better. Overtraining is a real problem. Joining me on the podcast for this episode is Triathlon legend Michellie Jones. She is incredibly passionate about athletes training strategically to maximise their performance. She generously shares her philosophy on light training days ...
Jul 20, 2023•27 min•Ep. 103
The best time to work on your nutrition was 6-12 months ago. The second-best time is now . TRIATHLON NUTRITION ACADEMY DOORS ARE OPEN! >> www.dietitianapproved.com/academy << This is your last chance in 2023 to join the best triathlon nutrition program in the world! But be quick as they close again at 8am AEST Sunday July 16th! _______________________________________________________ There are a million things you can easily get distracted by as a triathlete, but at the end of the day...
Jul 13, 2023•29 min•Ep. 102
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...
Jul 06, 2023•24 min•Ep. 101
I honestly can’t believe we’ve hit the 100 podcast episodes milestone! It seems like only yesterday I was setting up the cupboard and hitting record on my first ever episode. We took a dive, head first into the wonderful world of podcasting and haven’t looked back.. To help me celebrate, I’ve brought back the legendary Stef Hanson, former chief of Witsup to flip the mic on me! We talk all about:Why I started podcasting The lessons I’ve learnt along the way Some of my highlights over the last 100...
Jun 29, 2023•26 min•Ep. 100
Everything Erin Byrge touches turns to gold. As an age-group triathlete from North Carolina, her triathlon season has only just begun. And every time she toes the start line she lands a spot on the podium! With an 11 year history as a triathlete, this girls got goals! And she has a great methodology for setting goals and celebrating her wins. A strategy everyone should implement for long term success in the sport. So what are her secrets to having such successful races? I asked her to shed some ...
Jun 22, 2023•26 min•Ep. 99
Are you the type of triathlete that struggles to find balance after a major event? You’re good when you have a focus and a goal, but once it’s all over you have a hard time sticking to your training and nutrition. It’s common for triathletes to use training or races as a way to manage their body composition. We have this all or nothing approach - we can be ON or OFF - there’s no middle ground. But let me tell you, there is an easier way! I’ve got 4 tips to help you find balance again after a big...
Jun 15, 2023•22 min•Ep. 98
A lot of triathletes complain about being time-poor. You fit A LOT into your days. It’s hard to fit much else in, particularly to learn a new skill or gain some deeper knowledge and understanding about your nutrition. So I wanted to share with you 6 simple hacks that you can utilise to save at least 2 hours every week. Personally, they allow me to cram A LOT in, just like you, and still eat well which is one of my highest values (obviously). Because at the end of the day, what is all this traini...
Jun 08, 2023•23 min•Ep. 97
Are you feeling tired and fatigued? Of course you are - you’re a triathlete training for 3 sports in a week. Plus juggling the demands of work, family, and life. But you shouldn't be completely wiped all the time. Even if you’re training for a full distance/Ironman event. We often push ourselves to the limits, neglecting the importance of quality nutrition, sleep and recovery. Our bodies need time to repair and recharge. Without it, fatigue becomes our constant companion. And it’s not a badge of...
Jun 01, 2023•27 min•Ep. 96
EP 95 - How To Shave Minutes Off Your Triathlon Transition Times Having a smooth and efficient transition is crucial in a triathlon to save time, stress and maintain momentum. I’m a firm believer in fast transitions – get in and get out! You can waste SO MUCH TIME mucking around in transition having a picnic or sitting down to put on toe socks. It’s not uncommon for athletes to waste between 5-10 minutes in T1 and T2, shooting themselves in the foot if they’re hoping for a PB or podium spot. And...
May 25, 2023•29 min•Ep. 95
EP 94 - How Liz Blatchford Managed 120g of Carbohydrate Per Hour on the Bike in Ironman Liz Blatchford - one of THE MOST successful triathletes of all time. She had an 18 year professional racing career from 2000 in both the ITU circuit and full distance events. And to top it all off, was inducted into the Ironman Hall of Fame in 2022. She is now retired from competing, living her best life with her two little people, but is still heavily involved in the sport through coaching. I wanted to get L...
May 18, 2023•27 min•Ep. 94
What blood tests or biomarkers do you need to test as an active endurance athlete? You may have seen lots of companies offering blood tests for triathletes lately and it can be hard to know if it’s worth doing or a complete waste of time. As always, I think it’s important you’re equipped with some knowledge and understanding before doing something like this. So you can make informed decisions and, most importantly, understand the results and what to do about it. In this episode I’ll explain: Why...
May 11, 2023•27 min•Ep. 93
Ultraman Australia A 3 day, ultra endurance event covering 515km (320 miles) of swim, bike and run. What does it take to prepare for an event like this? And what lessons do you learn about yourself after completing it? Denise Wilson, one of our Academy athletes shares her experience with you from her Ultraman Australia journey in 2022 and why she’s going back for more in 2024. What is she doing differently this time around? From a training and nutrition perspective. And what has she been working...
May 04, 2023•28 min•Ep. 92
Meet Australian elite triathlete Emma Jeffcoat! ex-surf lifesaving Ironwoman athlete turned triathlete and all round legend. Emma’s achieved some pretty epic things in her relatively short triathlon career so far. She represented Australia in her first Olympic Games in Tokyo 2020, placing 26th in the individual event and 9th in the mixed Team Relay. She was also named the Elite National Champion and Elite Super Sprint Champion by Triathlon Australia in 2021. Currently ranked 114 in the world (al...
Apr 27, 2023•29 min•Ep. 91
This triathlon season one of our Triathlon Nutrition Academy athletes, Leigh Yong has gone from strength to strength! She’s been smashing PB’s, standing on podiums and generally been on fire! So naturally, I asked her to come on the podcast and share her secrets to success. After spending 3 years building towards her first Ironman in 2022 (thanks Covid), she decided to step back and focus on Sprint and Olympic Distance events. She has just completed 5 of the 6 races in the 2XU triathlon series i...
Apr 20, 2023•23 min•Ep. 90
Just because you think you eat really well, doesn’t mean you’re eating properly to support triathlon training. A great lesson to learn, sooner rather than later in your triathlon career! Joining me on the podcast is Canadian cyclist turned triathlete from Ontario, Steve Duquette. He’s been “out and about” doing triathlon for a year or two after making the switch and shares with me his journey from a training and nutrition perspective. In 2022 he completed a Sprint distance, Olympic Distance and ...
Apr 13, 2023•31 min•Ep. 89
Chocolate is delicious. Amen. While it is high in calories and sugar, dark chocolate in particular also contains a number of beneficial compounds that may have positive effects on exercise performance. One of the primary compounds found in chocolate is cocoa. Cocoa is rich in a group of compounds called flavanols, which have been shown to have a number of potential health benefits. Flavanols can: Improve blood flow, which in turn improves cardiovascular function They are rich in antioxidants, wh...
Apr 06, 2023•10 min•Ep. 88
Ever thought about doing New Zealand’s Coast to Coast? It’s an epic one or two day multi-sport event spanning 243km of running, cycling and kayaking from one side of NZ to the other. Sounds epic right?! Joining me for this episode is one of our Triathlon Nutrition Academy athletes, Kirsty Howatson. Kirsty recently completed the two-day event in February and shares her race recap with me. She explains: Exactly what the Coast to Coast is and why she wanted to do it Her preparation for a 2 day, mul...
Mar 30, 2023•31 min•Ep. 87
Meal Planning and Organisation for the Time Poor Triathlete It’s time to get your sh!t together in the food department! I understand how time poor you are. You don’t have time to spend hours slaving away in the kitchen, preparing meals, making everything from scratch and being the next Masterchef. But you only have one body. And you need to decide if you’re driving a beat up Honda, putting the cheap economy fuel in it and wondering why it’s not performing at its best. OR a high performance machi...
Mar 23, 2023•17 min•Ep. 86
Every time you walk into a supermarket, you're faced with the daunting task of trying to pick the healthiest, most nutrient-packed foods at the best price to be healthy and fuel your training. As a triathlete, your nutrition differs from the general population. You can’t throw anything in your trolley and hope for the best. You need to make a choice for health and performance. Nutrition really is the fourth leg of triathlon – it’s the make or break when it comes to a good training block or a bad...
Mar 16, 2023•13 min•Ep. 85
Bicarbonate supplementation is by no means a new thing. But there is a new supplement on the block from one of the big sports nutrition companies. So what on earth is it? And should you be *adding to cart*. In this episode I explain: What is sodium bicarbonate? Why would we want to use it to enhance exercise performance? What sort of sporting situations would it be useful for? Is it worth trialling as an age-group triathlete? Tune in to find out! References: Carr AJ, Hopkins WG, Gore CJ. (2011)....
Mar 09, 2023•13 min•Ep. 84
A question I get asked all the time - Should I be taking a multivitamin supplement as a triathlete? As overachieving endurance athletes, we have a higher need for many vitamins and minerals compared to someone that’s more sedentary. But do we need to supplement? Or can we get everything we need from our diet? In this episode I talk about: The 13 essential vitamins our body needs for normal, healthy functioning What happens if certain vitamins are missing from our diet? Are there any adverse effe...
Mar 02, 2023•12 min•Ep. 83
I hear lots of mixed messages when it comes to tapering for a triathlon race. You put all this effort into training, not tapering properly can have a massive impact on how you perform on race day. Joining me for this episode is Pro Triathlete and TriDot Coach Elizabeth James. She generously shares her knowledge and experience from both the athlete and coaching perspectives. We discussed: What is an exercise taper? Why do you need to taper? Why is it so important for exercise performance? What ar...
Feb 23, 2023•44 min•Ep. 82
While the swim is the shortest component of a triathlon, it can be the make or break of your race. Whether you are a natural swimmer or feel like you’re swimming in a washing machine, we can all benefit from improving our technique. Joining me on the podcast today is ex-national swimmer turned swim coach, Brenton Ford. Brenton started Effortless Swimming in 2009 to help everyday athletes like you and me become faster, more efficient swimmers. In this episode we discuss: The biggest mistakes tria...
Feb 16, 2023•32 min•Ep. 81
Put your hand up if you avoid dairy Do you have a clinical reason to avoid it? You may not tolerate it or follow a vegan diet and choose to avoid all animal products. That is A OK. But unless you fall into those categories, it’s actually a really nutritious food that is useful as an endurance athlete. In this episode I discuss: Some of the reasons you might need to avoid dairy How do we digest lactose or milk sugar Why milk sugar is not bad for us Why I dislike a lot of milk alternatives on the ...
Feb 09, 2023•17 min•Ep. 80
The big question on so many endurance athletes lips - should I try the low carb high fat diet to improve performance? Maybe you’ve had a coach feel successful with this method or maybe you’ve watched a persuasive documentary on one of the streaming services. To answer this big question, I brought in the big guns, Professor Louise Burke OAM. Affectionately dubbed the godmother of sports nutrition, she is an Australian sports dietitian with over 40 years of experience! She is the author of over 35...
Feb 02, 2023•33 min•Ep. 79
There are some big things happening in the sports nutrition space at the moment. Here are six trends I’m seeing in sports nutrition for 2023. Some are new-ish, while others have been trending for a little while now but don’t seem to be going away anytime soon. Blood Glucose Monitoring Higher Carbohydrate products and ratios of carbohydrate types in sports nutrition Gut training The paradigm shift in body composition for triathlon Keto or Low Carbohydrate High Fat Diets Vegan and plant-based eati...
Jan 26, 2023•24 min•Ep. 78
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 it 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 tha...
Jan 19, 2023•22 min•Ep. 77
Introducing our first Triathlon Nutrition Academy Alumni! Jill Gaudio, Luis Franco Marin and Jason Currie have all just finished 12 months of working on their triathlon nutrition. As a result of understanding fuelling for swim, bike and run, Jill improved her 5km run time by 8 minutes, her 10km run time by 7 minutes and is cycling 6km/hour faster on the bike compared to 12 months ago. She’s fuelling and recovering better and as a result has gained muscle mass and decreased fat mass - the ultimat...
Jan 12, 2023•23 min•Ep. 76
