Triathlon Nutrition Academy cover art

Triathlon Nutrition Academy

Triathlon Nutrition Academy

By: Taryn Richardson
Listen for free

About this listen

 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.2026 Taryn Richardson Hygiene & Healthy Living
Episodes
  • Struggling With Your Nutrition? This Is What You’re Missing

    Struggling With Your Nutrition? This Is What You’re Missing
    Mar 19 2026

    Why you’re still struggling with your nutrition (and what to do about it)

    You’re training consistently, trying to eat well and doing all the “right” things… so why do you still feel exhausted, hungry and stuck?

    If you feel like your nutrition isn’t matching your effort, this episode will help you understand exactly why and more importantly, what to do about it.

    Because here’s the truth… it’s not that you need to try harder. You need a better approach.

    In this episode, Advanced Sports Dietitian Taryn Richardson breaks down the most common reasons triathletes struggle with nutrition, even when they’re putting in the work and how to finally start seeing results from your training.

    What you’ll learn in this episode:

    • Why doing “all the right things” still isn’t getting you results

    • The biggest mistake triathletes make focusing on the wrong nutrition priorities

    • How inconsistency is quietly sabotaging your energy, recovery and performance

    • Why you need a structured nutrition system (not random tips from everywhere)

    • The problem with “winging it” and how it leads to constant second guessing

    • What actually matters for endurance performance and long term progress

    Key takeaways:

    You can’t out-train a poor nutrition strategy

    Your body adapts to what you do consistently, not occasionally

    The basics done well will always outperform the fancy stuff

    A clear system removes the mental load and creates better results

    Chapters:

    • 00:00 – Do you feel like you’re doing everything right but still struggling?
    • 01:00 – Why the issue isn’t effort, it’s your approach

    • 03:00 – The trap of focusing on supplements and small details

    • 04:00 – The “big rocks” that actually drive performance

    • 05:00 – How inconsistency is holding you back

    • 06:20 – Why your body needs consistency to adapt

    • 07:00 – The missing piece: a structured nutrition system

    • 08:00 – Why winging it leads to frustration and confusion

    • 09:00 – What proper triathlon nutrition actually involves

    • 10:50 – How to take action without overwhelming yourself

    • 11:40 – Your next step to start making progress

    Ready to stop winging it with your nutrition?

    If you’re tired of second guessing what to eat, feeling flat in sessions and not seeing results from your training, it’s time to take a more structured approach.

    Inside the Triathlon Nutrition Academy, you’ll learn exactly how to fuel for performance with a clear, evidence-based system that evolves with your training.

    👉 Register your interest now: https://www.dietitianapproved.com/academy

    Other Links & Resources

    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.
    Show More Show Less
    12 mins
  • Red Light Therapy for Athletes

    Red Light Therapy for Athletes
    Mar 12 2026
    What if one of the biggest factors affecting your energy, recovery and long-term health wasn’t your training or nutrition… but the light you’re exposed to every day? Most triathletes spend hours dialling in their fuelling, sessions and recovery protocols. But modern life has quietly changed something fundamental to human biology. We now spend around 90% of our time indoors under artificial lighting that is very different to the sunlight our bodies evolved with. In this fascinating episode, Advanced Sports Dietitian Taryn Richardson sits down with Professor Glen Jeffery, a neuroscientist from University College London and one of the world’s leading researchers on how different wavelengths of light influence our biology. Professor Jeffery explains how light interacts directly with your mitochondria, the tiny energy factories inside your cells. And why certain types of light may influence everything from energy production and inflammation to recovery, metabolism and ageing. You’ll also hear why athletes might be using red and infrared light the wrong way, and why the biggest benefits could actually come after hard training sessions rather than before. If you’ve been curious about red light therapy devices or wondering whether they’re worth the investment, this episode will help you separate real science from marketing hype. And if you want the full deep dive specifically for athletes, check out the brand new Red Light Therapy Masterclass here: https://www.dietitianapproved.com/redlighttherapy In This Episode We Discuss Why light is far more than just something that helps us see The surprising role of mitochondria in responding to light exposure How modern LED lighting may be quietly impacting metabolism and health The difference between short wavelength light vs long wavelength light Why sunlight contains critical wavelengths most indoor lighting lacks The link between light exposure, inflammation and blood glucose regulation Whether red light therapy can actually improve athletic performance Why athletes may benefit more from post-training light exposure for recovery The problem with many expensive red light therapy devices Simple, low-cost ways to improve your daily light environment Key Takeaways for Triathletes Mitochondria respond directly to certain wavelengths of light, influencing energy production. Long wavelength light (including infrared) may help reduce inflammation and support cellular recovery. Athletes are already highly efficient metabolically, so red light therapy may have limited benefits before exercise. The biggest opportunity may be after hard sessions, when mitochondria are stressed and recovery is needed. Many commercial red light devices deliver far more energy than necessary, meaning more is definitely not better. About the Guest Professor Glen Jeffery, PhDProfessor Glen Jeffery is a neuroscientist at University College London and a leading expert on how different wavelengths of light affect cellular health and biological function. Chapters: 00:00 – The surprising role of light in human health03:00 – The spectrum of sunlight explained05:00 – Why mitochondria are the key to energy production08:00 – The problem with modern LED lighting11:00 – How indoor environments may influence metabolism and inflammation16:00 – The benefits of long wavelength light20:00 – Can red light therapy improve recovery and health?21:00 – Simple ways to improve your light environment29:00 – The explosion of red light therapy devices30:00 – Why athletes may not benefit before exercise32:00 – Where red light may actually help athletes recover faster35:00 – Practical advice for athletes experimenting with red light therapy37:00 – The potential risks of overusing red light devices If today’s episode sparked your curiosity about how light impacts recovery and performance, dive deeper with the Red Light Therapy Masterclass for Athletes here:https://www.dietitianapproved.com/redlighttherapy Other Links & Resources 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.
    Show More Show Less
    40 mins
  • From Couch to Ironman at 48

    From Couch to Ironman at 48
    Mar 5 2026

    What happens when someone with zero athletic background decides to completely change their life… and accidentally signs up for an Ironman four months later?

    In this episode of the Triathlon Nutrition Academy Podcast, Advanced Sports Dietitian Taryn Richardson sits down with Triathlon Nutrition Academy athlete Chris Tubbs to unpack his incredible journey from couch potato to multiple Ironman finisher.

    Chris started triathlon at 48 years old, while travelling 60% of the time for work in the biotech industry. Early on, things didn’t go to plan. Despite doing the training, races were ending in DNFs, cramping, nausea and serious frustration.

    The surprising part? Fitness wasn’t the problem.

    Through this conversation, Chris shares how dialling in his nutrition and hydration completely changed his ability to train, race and actually finish events. From ditching an expensive supplement habit to discovering he loses more than 2 litres of sweat per hour, this episode highlights just how powerful personalised nutrition can be for endurance performance.

    It’s an honest, inspiring conversation about resilience, learning from mistakes and why it’s never too late to start something big.

    In This Episode We Discuss

    • How Chris went from “championship potato chip eater” to Ironman athlete

    • The moment that sparked his decision to completely change his lifestyle

    • Accidentally signing up for an Ironman just four months into triathlon

    • Why he kept experiencing DNFs, cramping and poor race performances

    • The surprising truth about supplements vs nutrition foundations

    • How he saved hundreds of dollars a month by ditching unnecessary supplements

    • Discovering his extremely high sweat rate of over 2L per hour

    • Why hydration, not carbs, was the missing piece of his race-day puzzle

    • The challenges of fuelling properly while travelling constantly for work

    • How personalised nutrition strategies helped him finally finish races feeling strong

    • The mindset shift that kept him pushing forward through setbacks

    • Why it’s faster and far more effective to get expert help rather than trying to figure it all out alone

    Key Takeaway

    You can be incredibly fit, train hard and still struggle on race day if your nutrition and hydration aren’t dialled in.

    Chris is proof that when you stop guessing and start fuelling strategically, everything changes.

    Chapters

    01:10 The photo that changed everything
    03:00 From couch potato to triathlon at 48
    06:10 Accidentally signing up for an Ironman
    09:00 Why his early races kept falling apart
    12:30 The supplement mistake many triathletes make
    16:00 Discovering a massive sweat rate
    19:30 Hydration vs carbs for endurance performance
    23:10 Learning to fuel properly while travelling
    27:00 Racing in heat vs cold conditions
    30:30 The mindset shift that changed everything
    34:00 Why getting expert help speeds up progress
    37:00 Chris’ future triathlon goals

    Links & Resources

    Learn more about the Triathlon Nutrition Academy Program

    Listen to Episode 101: How much money triathletes waste on supplements

    Connect with Chris on Instagram
    @iron_clydesdale

    Other Links & Resources

    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.
    Show More Show Less
    33 mins
All stars
Most relevant
My weakness has always been the food I eat to support my training. As a mum of a 3 and a 1 year old I'm constantly getting sick and it interrupts my training but this podcast has given me several tips to help prevent sickness and better look after myself. Really enjoy listening to it, particularly while training - extra motivation!

So helpful

Something went wrong. Please try again in a few minutes.
In the spirit of reconciliation, Audible acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea and community. We pay our respect to their elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples today.