440: Feeding Performance: Optimising Triathlon Nutrition with Sports Dietitian Taryn Richardson

This week, we have a guide to optimising triathlon nutrition with guest Taryn Richardson, an accredited sports dietitian from Australia. With years of experience as a consultant to Triathlon Australia, as well as running the Triathlon Nutrition Academy, Taryn brings a wealth of knowledge to the table. In addition, as a 'retired age group triathlete,' she truly understands the unique nutritional needs of triathletes. In this episode, you'll hear: Guest Introduction: Get to know Taryn Richardson, her journey as a sports dietitian, her time working with Triathlon Australia, and her insights from running the Triathlon Nutrition Academy. Feeding Performance: Learn about Taryn's guide to optimising triathlon nutrition and how the right nutrients can enhance your performance. Pre-Training Nutrition: Taryn discusses the best foods to eat before training, how long before training you should eat, and the importance of the breakdown of carbs, fats, and protein. She also explains how nutrition needs may change depending on factors such as body size and gender. Nutrition Pitfalls: Discover the foods and habits you should avoid to maximise your performance, along with Taryn's take on 'fasted training.' Recovery Nutrition: Learn what to eat to maximise recovery and whether there's a specific window of time for optimal recovery nutrition. Tune in to get expert advice on nutrition for triathletes, learn about the common mistakes to avoid, and gain a better understanding of how to fuel your body for training and recovery. It's an episode filled with invaluable nutrition insights that can help you elevate your performance and recovery. In this episode, you'll hear: Guest Introduction: Get to know Taryn Richardson, her journey as a sports dietitian, her time working with Triathlon Australia, and her insights from running the Triathlon Nutrition Academy. Feeding Performance: Learn about Taryn's guide to optimising triathlon nutrition and how the right nutrients can enhance your performance. Pre-Training Nutrition: Taryn discusses the best foods to eat before training, how long before training you should eat, and the importance of the breakdown of carbs, fats, and protein. She also explains how nutrition needs may change depending on factors such as body size and gender. Nutrition Pitfalls: Discover the foods and habits you should avoid to maximise your performance, along with Taryn's take on 'fasted training.' Recovery Nutrition: Learn what to eat to maximise recovery and whether there's a specific window of time for optimal recovery nutrition. Tune in to get expert advice on nutrition for triathletes, learn about the common mistakes to avoid, and gain a better understanding of how to fuel your body for training and recovery. It's an episode filled with invaluable nutrition insights that can help you elevate your performance and recovery. Don't miss out! You can find out more about Taryn and the Triathlon Nutrition Academy here: https://www.dietitianapproved.com/ You can download the Triathlon Nutrition Checklist here: https://www.dietitianapproved.com/checklist Sponsors Like what you heard in this interview? Join hundreds of other age group triathletes making the most of their limited training time, training with Team OxygenAddict! http://team.oxygenaddict.com - The most comprehensive triathlon coaching program for busy age groupers. To find out more, You can book a zoom call with Rob or the Team here Watch on youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@TeamOxygenaddict Listen on Spotify: http://bit.ly/OATriPodSpotify Listen on Apple Podcasts: http://bit.ly/OATriPodiTunes precisionfuelandhydration.com Precision Fuel & Hydration help athletes personalise their hydration and fuelling strategies for training and racing. They provide educational tools, Sweat Tests and a range of electrolytes and fuel to help you perform at your best.  Take the free Fuel & Hydration Planner to get a personalised plan for your next race. And then book a free 20-minute video consultation with a member of the PF&H Athlete Support Team to refine your strategy. If you want to try out some fuel and electrolytes to use during your training and races, Oxygen Addict listeners get 15% off their first order. If you missed the code during today's show, click here https://visit.pfandh.com/OA23 and the discount will be automatically applied, or, email James at hello@pfandh.com and he'll be happy to help.