Still cramping or bonking despite all your shiny gear?

In this episode, I reveal five of the biggest distractions that age-group triathletes obsess over. From carbon shoes and sperm helmets to the latest supplements, and explain why they aren't the biggest drivers of better performance.

You’ll learn what actually does move the needle, so you can stop wasting money on things that aren't serving you and start focusing on the things that do.

If you're ready to train harder and race smarter, this episode is a must-listen.

Links & Resources

👉 Grab the free Triathlon Nutrition Checklist to find out exactly what you're missing:
https://www.dietitianapproved.com/checklist

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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

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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triathlon nutrition advice doing the rounds right now—from electrolyte stickers to dodgy online race calculators and outdated carb loading hacks.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 Covered
Why triathlon nutrition advice can be so dangerous
Transdermal electrolyte patches: do they actually work?
The truth about concentrated ocean water and why it's a waste of money
Online race calculators: outdated calorie maths that could ruin your race
What a real, personalised race nutrition strategy actually looks like
Old school carb loading advice vs what actually works
Athlete story: How Brent fixed his gut issues and started hitting PBs
Why 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

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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

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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:

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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:
Website
Instagram
LinkedIn

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Feeling flat, foggy or just can’t be bothered to train?
Burnout doesn’t always come in hot with a meltdown and a for-sale bike post. Sometimes it’s the slow creep of fatigue, motivation dips and sugar cravings that chip away at your performance and love of the sport.

In this episode, Taryn unpacks the 3 key questions every triathlete should ask themselves to figure out if they’re on the burnout train — and what to do if the answer is yes.

What you’ll learn:

• Why this topic hits close to home for so many triathletes
• Question 1: Are you feeling flat all the time?
• The sneaky signs of under-fuelling you might be ignoring
• Question 2: What’s really happening after your sessions?
• Recovery nutrition mistakes that cost you more than you think
• Question 3: Hungry all the time or not at all? Here’s why that matters
• Real talk on what burnout looks like and how to fix it

LINKS:

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Did you know the humble bottle of extra virgin olive oil in your pantry could be doing more than just making your salad taste good?

In this episode, I’m unpacking a game-changing compound found in high quality EVOO – oleocanthal – which behaves just like ibuprofen. We’re talking natural anti-inflammatory power that can help reduce exercise-associated inflammation, support recovery and keep your immune system firing – without wrecking your gut or kidneys like NSAIDs can.

You’ll learn:

• What oleocanthal is and why it’s like nature’s ibuprofen

• How to spot a good quality EVOO (not all are created equal)

• Why this simple pantry staple could be a secret weapon in your recovery strategy

LINKS:

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