3 Race-Day Fuel Hacks We Proved at Sunny Coast 70.3
Are you training hard but still falling short on race day? In this episode, we're coming to you live from Mooloolaba after an epic weekend at Sunny Coast 70.3. TNA athletes Kelly Estes and Kathleen Gilton join Taryn to share the three race-day nutrition strategies that helped them perform at their best, even while racing internationally. Whether you're chasing a PB or just trying to survive the distance, you'll get practical, evidence-based insights you can apply right away. In this episode, you'll learn: Celebrating TNA performances at Sunny Coast 70.3 Kelly: From over 7 hours to 5:29 at 65 years young Dialling in carb availability: what 400g+ carbs/day can do Kathleen: From gut bombs to perfectly fuelled race day A 17-year break, a sprint start and now a 70.3 weapon Planning and practising race day nutrition while travelling Recovery nutrition: the secret to training consistency The results: world champs qualifiers and PBs in paradise 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 Website | Instagram | Facebook | YouTube The Triathlon Nutrition Academy® is a podcast by Dietitian Approved®. All rights reserved.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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The Worst Nutrition Advice I’ve Seen This Month
Are you falling for BS nutrition advice without even knowing it?In this episode, Taryn exposes the worst triathlon nutrition advice doing the rounds right now—from electrolyte stickers to dodgy online race calculators and outdated carb loading hacks. If you’ve ever wondered whether that expensive supplement or online tool is actually worth it, this is the episode for you. With major triathlon events like Sunny Coast 70.3 happening, there's no better time to sort fact from fiction. Topics CoveredWhy triathlon nutrition advice can be so dangerousTransdermal electrolyte patches: do they actually work?The truth about concentrated ocean water and why it's a waste of moneyOnline race calculators: outdated calorie maths that could ruin your raceWhat a real, personalised race nutrition strategy actually looks likeOld school carb loading advice vs what actually worksAthlete story: How Brent fixed his gut issues and started hitting PBsWhy getting your fuelling right is the key to triathlon success 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 Website | Instagram | Facebook | YouTube The Triathlon Nutrition Academy® is a podcast by Dietitian Approved®. All rights reserved.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Are your creatine gummies actually doing anything? In this week’s episode, we reveal the results of independent lab testing on nine popular creatine gummy brands—and it's not pretty. Some delivered the goods, but others? Utterly useless. With creatine booming across social media and mainstream marketing, it’s easy to fall for fancy packaging. But as triathletes, we need performance—not candy. Here’s what you’ll learn: Why creatine gummies are having a moment Quick refresher: What is creatine and why use it? Who actually benefits from creatine (spoiler: not everyone) The shocking results of James Smith’s independent testing Which 5 brands failed and why The 4 that passed and delivered close to label claims How to spot a fake: 3 simple red flags The Aussie company leading the way with transparent batch testing Is there still a place for creatine gummies in sport? Links & Resources: James Smith Creatine Studies Listen to Episode 188 🏊♂️🚴♀️🏃♂️ 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 Website | Instagram | Facebook | YouTube The Triathlon Nutrition Academy® is a podcast by Dietitian Approved®. All rights reserved. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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What It Takes to Fuel Your First Ironman
What It Takes to Fuel Your First Ironman with Steve Duquette Thinking about doing your first full Ironman? Don’t leave your performance to chance. In this episode, I’m joined by long-time TNA athlete Steve Duquette, who recently completed his first Ironman at Ironman Canada—and felt strong from start to finish. We dig into the practical nutrition strategies that gave him the confidence to go all in, and how he avoided common race-day disasters like cramps, GI issues and bonking. Whether you’re considering going long or already knee-deep in training, this episode will help you understand what it actually takes to fuel the training, execute a bulletproof race day strategy and enjoy the journey. In this episode we cover: Steve’s journey from cramping cyclist to confident Ironman finisher How nutrition gave him the confidence to step up to the full distance Key differences in fuelling 70.3 vs Ironman training What went wrong in training—and how he fixed it before race day The full race day strategy: carb loading, electrolytes, hydration and more Sweat testing, spreadsheets and how data built confidence Steve’s advice for anyone still winging it What he’d change next time and his goals for 2027 Links & Resources: 🏊♂️🚴♀️🏃♂️ 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 Website | Instagram | Facebook | YouTube The Triathlon Nutrition Academy® is a podcast by Dietitian Approved®. All rights reserved.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Why Sleep Is Your #1 Recovery Tool with Dr Michael Grandner
Struggling to recover despite solid training and nutrition? You might be missing the most powerful recovery tool of all — sleep. In this episode, I’m joined by Dr Michael Grandner, Director of the Sleep and Health Research Program at the University of Arizona and a world-leading expert in sleep science. We break down exactly why sleep matters so much for endurance athletes, what’s really going on when you miss sleep, and how to get better quality shut-eye — even when you’re training hard, managing work and juggling life. We cover: Why sleep is essential for adaptation and recovery — not just rest The truth about how much sleep triathletes actually need What to do if your sleep is disrupted or inconsistent Why wearables are helpful — but not the whole story Practical strategies to improve sleep tonight Links & Resources: Dive into Dr Grandners Research: Google Scholar Citations Connect with Dr Michael Grandner:WebsiteInstagram LinkedIn 🏊♂️🚴♀️🏃♂️ 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 Website | Instagram | Facebook | YouTube The Triathlon Nutrition Academy® is a podcast by Dietitian Approved®. All rights reserved. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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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