Triathlon Nutrition Academy

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
SUPPORT THE PODCAST HERE
CONNECT WITH TARYN
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How a Full-Time ER Doctor Shaved 65 Minutes Off His Ironman PB
🎧 “You don’t have to sacrifice your health or performance when life gets busy - if you get your nutrition right.”
In this episode, I’m joined by TNA alum and emergency room physician, Edward Walsh, who proves that even the busiest triathletes can thrive when they fuel smart.
Despite working irregular hours in one of the most demanding medical fields, Edward has dropped 12kg, avoided injury, and slashed 65 minutes off his Ironman time, finishing Ironman Maryland in 11:28. He backed it up with a 5-hour 70.3 at Wilmington just weeks later.
We dive into:
How Edward manages long course triathlon training around 12-hour night shifts

The game-changing fuelling strategies that helped him stop bonking, drop body fat and set PBs

His biggest mistakes before joining the Triathlon Nutrition Academy - and what he does differently now

Why recovery nutrition was the turning point for performance and body composition

The nerdy fuelling tactics he now teaches his own patients

Whether you're juggling a chaotic schedule or struggling to match your effort with results, this episode is for you.
⏱ Timestamps:
0:00 – Meet Ed: Emergency doc, triathlete, time juggler6:30 – From walk-run 5K to Ironman finisher10:00 – Pre-TNA nutrition mistakes (bonking, weight gain, low energy)13:40 – The mindset shift: from dieting to fuelling16:30 – Race results unlocked by fuelling properly20:30 – Practical fuelling hacks: from recovery meals to bottles on the bike26:00 – How he fits TNA around a crazy schedule32:00 – The culture shift: preaching nutrition in the ER36:30 – Ed’s advice for other busy triathletes
Links & Resources
Triathlon Nutrition Checklist
👉 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
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The Triathlon Nutrition Academy® is a podcast by Dietitian Approved®. All rights reserved.
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Are you outsourcing your nutrition to an app or ChatGPT and hoping it just works? Here’s why that could be a massive mistake...
In this episode, I unpack the shiny trap of using AI tools and nutrition apps to guide your fuelling strategy. Sure, they’re convenient, look polished and promise quick wins – but are they really working for you?
Triathletes aren’t 80% people – and near enough with nutrition just doesn’t cut it when you’re training for three sports. If you’ve ever second guessed whether your plan is right or felt unsure when your energy’s low or recovery is off – this episode is for you.
Learn how to stop blindly following what an app tells you to eat and start building true confidence in your nutrition.
In this episode, I cover:
⏱ 00:00 – Why this episode might make you uncomfortable (and that’s a good thing!)
⏱ 01:20 – Where AI and apps get you halfway – and where they fall short
⏱ 02:50 – The human factor AI can’t replicate: sleep, stress, life
⏱ 04:00 – What real confidence in your nutrition actually looks like
⏱ 09:20 – A real athlete case study: when a flashy AI plan under-fuelled a seasoned triathlete
⏱ 13:40 – The danger of normalising under-fuelling and feeling flat
⏱ 17:30 – Why education, not automation, is the real game-changer
⏱ 19:45 – How to use AI as a tool – not a crutch
⏱ 22:00 – The real reason the Triathlon Nutrition Academy exists
Want to stop second guessing your nutrition?
Register your interest for the next Triathlon Nutrition Academy intake and finally get 100% confident in how to fuel properly for three sports: dietitianapproved.com/academy
Links & Resources
🎙 Listen to the N=1 Episode (EP 222)
👉 Grab the free Triathlon Nutrition Checklist to find out exactly what you're missing:

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.
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What happens when you throw yourself head-first into triathlon, sign up for an Ironman with zero experience and try to DIY your nutrition along the way?
Meet Daniel Walker – ex-MMA fighter, all-in endurance newbie and now a proud Triathlon Nutrition Academy grad. In this episode, Dan shares his wild ride from couch to Ironman Cairns in just five months, why under-fuelling nearly derailed everything, and how getting expert help changed not just his racing, but his entire approach to nutrition.
In this episode, we cover:
Why training hard isn't enough – Dan’s story

From cricket to MMA to triathlon: a sport switch with serious consequences

The midlife moment that sparked an Ironman entry

Misconceptions around fuelling for endurance

The trap of carb-phobia and why it backfired

How recovery nutrition flipped everything on its head

Gut bombs, gels and race day fails: lessons from Ironman Cairns

Fat loss vs performance: what Dan really learned

The value of weekly Power Hour check-ins

What data tells us about doing an Ironman too soon

Dan’s advice for all-in athletes chasing big goals

What’s next: Kona dreams and 70.3 focus

If you're a Type A, data-loving, all-in kind of triathlete who's sick of guessing with your nutrition, this one's for you.
Links & Resources
Triathlon Nutrition Checklist
👉 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.

Still copying someone else’s nutrition plan and hoping it works for you? It’s time to stop guessing.
In this episode, I break down the concept of N=1 — why your nutrition plan should be as individual as your training schedule, sweat rate, gut tolerance and race goals.
If you’ve ever grabbed advice from the pros, copied your training buddy’s fuelling strategy or winged it on race day, this episode will help you understand why personalisation is the key to unlocking your next PB.
You'll learn:
Why N=1 is the only way to approach your nutrition as a triathlete
The four areas that must be customised for success: hydration, fuelling, race plan and daily nutrition
Real-life athlete stories that show the power of a tailored strategy
How generic advice can backfire — and what to do instead
Why having the knowledge to adapt your plan is a competitive advantage

Links & Resources
Triathlon Nutrition Checklist
👉 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.