The 12 days of Triathlon Nutrition
2024 is almost over, and I, for one, am glad. It’s been a year of challenges and I’m ready to start the next chapter in 2025. But before that, there are still a few weeks of the festive year. And, in...
12 Joulu 202448min
How many calories should you be eating as a triathlete?
How many calories should you be eating each day as a triathlete? I’m asked this question constantly, but it’s not as simple as just giving you a number. There are so many factors to consider and a lot...
5 Joulu 202426min
Fat adaptation and metabolic flexibility: Should you train your body to burn more fat?
We're back with part two of my conversation with Sam Shepard, a researcher and fellow nutrition enthusiast, about the science of energy production. Last week, we went in-depth on carbohydrates, so mak...
28 Marras 202428min
The carbohydrate advantage: Can more carbs help you go the distance?
Carbohydrates and Fats are the body’s main source of energy in endurance sports and getting them right can make or break your race day. That’s why I invited Sam Shepherd, a researcher and fellow nutr...
21 Marras 202438min
Triathlete Christmas Gift Guide
Around this time last year I shared my list of gift suggestions for triathletes in episode 120 (definitely worth a listen if you haven’t done so already!). This year I’m back with four of Santa's help...
14 Marras 202431min
Maurten Gel 100 vs Gel 160
As the official race nutrition products for Ironman events, Maurten gels have gained a lot of popularity among endurance athletes. But with two big options on the market, Gel 100 and Gel 160, it can b...
7 Marras 202414min
What is a Sports Dietitian?
As a sports dietitian I’ve studied for years to help you use nutrition to achieve your performance and health goals. That’s why it frustrates me to no end that people go to literally every other sou...
31 Loka 202424min
The Best Triathlon Meal Plan
If you google triathlon meal plan, hundreds of results come up with generic, cookie cutter plans you can follow for free. These are problematic for so many reasons! Generic meal plans in no way take i...
24 Loka 202417min
