15: How to Avoid GI Issues, Cramping, Bonking, Nausea on Race Day
This week we have another episode related to race day nutrition and hydration. If you have a half or full ironman coming up, be sure to listen to the podcast today to learn how to avoid these issues that can arise on race day. Often it can be related to fuelling and...
14: The 3 Parts of Developing Your Race Day Nutrition Plan for 70.3 / 140.6 Triathlons
There are 3 key components to a race day nutrition plan and they are:fluids and sodium (which make up hydration) and carbohydrates. Everyone will have unique, individual needs, so it is so important to develop a plan tailored to you, instead of following a generic...
13: Anti-Inflammatory Nutrition to Improve Recovery and Reduce Muscle Soreness
Welcome to the first episode of 2024! Despite getting a bad rap, inflammation can be good and necessary. It is when it becomes chronic inflammation that it can impact the health, performance and recovery of triathletes. Thankfully, nutrition and lifestyle can play a...
12: Will weight loss make you a better triathlete? What I think you should focus on instead.
"If I could just lose 5-10lb I would be so much faster!" Have you ever thought this? Or heard someone say it. In endurance sport, the goal of getting leaner or losing weight can be very common. However, in today's episode, I talk all about how weight is just one...
11: Should you use sports drinks, gels, chews, bars or food to fuel triathlon?
Carbohydrates are crucial for keeping your energy levels and performance up and preventing you from hitting the wall. There are so many sports products available to supply your body with those carbohydrates... but what is best for you to use to fuel a long distance...
10: 7 Nutrition Habits to Let Go of in 2024 to Improve Your Performance as a Triathlete
The 7 Fuelling Mistakes to Leave Behind in 2024 to Improve Your Performance Are you making these fuelling mistakes that are hindering your progress? With so much nutrition information out there... it can be difficult to figure out what to do. These are some of the top...
9: Should you eat before workouts or train fasted?
If your goal is to perform well, have a quality training session and ensure you are fuelling your body properly, then eating carbohydrates before training is the way to go. There are a few factors to consider when you decide what to eat including the length and...
8: How to hydrate in the winter: cold weather runs and indoor trainer rides
Well, if you're like me and in Canada or certain parts of North America .. winter is coming! The temperatures have dropped and you may still brave the cold and train outside, but you're probably also starting to get the trainer (or treadmill) ready for some indoor...
7: How to meet your nutrient needs as a plant based vegan endurance athlete
Welcome back to another episode of the Fuelled Triathlete, where we talk all things nutrition for endurance athletes. If you are following a vegan plant based diet, or are considering it, then listen to this episode to learn about the nutrients you need to pay close...
6: Off Season Nutrition: How to set yourself up for success for your next race season
For many of us, races are over and we are in this in between period with training aka the off season. Nutrition is still just as important at this time... but you may be wondering what to focus on? In today's episode, join Registered Dietitian and Sports Nutritionist...