Three Triathletes. One Strategy. Ridiculous Results

What do a rookie, a masters athlete and a seasoned racer all have in common?

They nailed their nutrition strategy - and the results speak for themselves.

In this episode, Taryn sits down with three very different athletes from the Triathlon Nutrition Academy - Jo, Kelly and Erin - to unpack the surprising impact of getting their fuelling right. Each had their own goals, challenges and training loads, but all saw game-changing results after implementing the same evidence-based framework.

If you’ve ever wondered whether nutrition could be your missing link, this episode will show you what’s possible when you get it right.

Timestamps & Highlights
00:00 – Intro: The effort gap between training and fuelling
01:35 – Meet Jo, Kelly & Erin: Different athletes, same frustration
06:00 – Why nutrition felt confusing (and what they used to get wrong)
14:00 – The turning point: How each athlete transformed their approach
22:00 – The race-day difference: Confidence, control and results
37:00 – Real-world results: Massive time gains, body comp shifts & more
51:00 – Advice for triathletes: When (and why) to start focusing on nutrition
58:00 – Final takeaways: What they'd tell their pre-TNA selves

Key Takeaways

Why fasted training, bonking and confusing advice were holding them back
How a repeatable fuelling strategy boosted their performance and recovery
The underrated power of recovery nutrition (yep, everyone was doing it wrong)
The value of education: apps are fine, but understanding is power
Massive PBs, sustained weight loss, strength gains and podium finishes

Links & Resources

🎧 Want to feel confident in your nutrition like Jo, Kelly and Erin?
Join the next Triathlon Nutrition Academy intake at dietitianapproved.com/academy

🎙 Listen to the Episode that proves Results (EP 226)

👉 Grab the free Triathlon Nutrition Checklist to find out exactly what you're missing:

Download the FREE audio series The 5 Biggest Nutrition Mistakes Costing You Time on Race Day

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