About this episode

Three new triathletes share their experiences and insights on nutrition as they begin their journey with the Triathlon Nutrition Academy.

What actually happens when you stop winging your nutrition and start doing it properly? In this episode, I’m joined by three brand new Triathlon Nutrition Academy athletes who are right at the beginning of their journey and still remember exactly what it felt like on the outside looking in. From sitting on the fence for months (or years), to finally taking the leap, they share the honest truth about what held them back, what surprised them most and the changes they’ve already noticed in just a few short weeks. If you’ve ever thought “my nutrition is probably fine” or quietly closed the tab when looking at getting help, this conversation is for you. Meet the athletes: Jade Collins – Busy mum from WA, juggling Ironman training, work and family life Curtis Yanish – Age group triathlete from Texas who spent years underfuelled and hangry Stephen Sutherland – 71-year-old athlete with 30 years of racing experience, finally dialling in nutrition In this episode, we cover: Why so many triathletes “wing it” with nutrition (even after years in the sport) The real reason athletes delay investing in their nutrition How underfuelling…

People in this episode

Host: Taryn Richardson

Guests: Jade Collins, Curtis Yanish, Stephen Sutherland

Topics covered

• nutrition
• triathlon
• athlete experiences
• performance improvement
• underfuelling
• recovery nutrition

Keywords

• triathlete
• nutrition
• performance
• recovery
• underfuelling
• Ironman
• training
• athlete journey

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Triathlon Nutrition Academy

Places: WA, Texas

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