Why Your Training Plan Isn’t Enough: The Missing Piece to Smashing Your PB

Have you ever felt like no matter how hard you work, and how much training you do, you aren’t getting the results your capable of achieving?  I’m not surprised.  You’re probably falling into the same trap I’ve seen so many triathletes fall into, ignoring their nutrition.  While an excellent training plan is crucial for triathlon success, you’ll never be able to achieve your full potential if you’re overlooking the fourth leg – nutrition.  So today I want to share some of the common nutritional pitfalls I’ve seen over my years of working with beginner triathletes, Kona winners, and everyone in between.  Inadequate Fuelling: Many triathletes underfuel due to fear of carbohydrates or dieting backgrounds. This can lead to low energy availability and poor performance so important to fuel according to your training load and needs, not your fears!  Poor Recovery Practices: Recovery isn’t just an afterthought. It’s a crucial component of your regiment, and your recovery nutrition plan should be just as thought-out as your training plan. Make sure you’ve got appropriate nutrition planned at both ends of your training sessions, or you wont be able to perform at your best.  Over-Reliance on Supplements: Supplements should be just that – supplementary. Your focus should be eating a diet of whole foods with plenty of fruits and vegetables, not relying on flashy supplements and misleading marketing claims.  Inadequate Hydration: Everyone’s sweat and hydration levels are different, so if you’re relying on generic advice to stay hydrated, you’re likely falling short. To perform at your best, tailor your plan to your body’s unique needs, and the factors of your environment (like heat and humidity).  I've witnessed first-hand the transformative power that proper nutrition can have on triathletes. For instance, Steve Duquette achieved a 64-minute personal best at the Sunny Coast 70.3 after making targeted nutrition changes. Lynn, another athlete I’ve worked with, was able to reclaim her energy levels and qualify for worlds after simple diet changes.  So if you're ready to refine your nutrition and elevate your performance, consider joining the Triathlon Nutrition Academy. Inside you’ll get personalised guidance, community support, and recipe databases to streamline your nutrition journey.  Doors are open now but only for a short period, so don’t miss out!   LINKS: Join the Triathlon Nutrition Academy: www.dietitianapproved.com/academy  Support the TNA Podcast: https://www.dietitianapproved.com/legend Check how well you’re doing when it comes to your nutrition with our 50 step checklist to Triathlon Nutrition Mastery: dietitianapproved.com/checklist   Start working on your nutrition now with my Triathlon Nutrition Kickstart course: dietitianapproved.com/kickstart It’s for you if you’re a triathlete and you feel like you’ve got your training under control and you’re ready to layer in your nutrition. It's your warmup on the path to becoming a SUPERCHARGED triathlete – woohoo! Website: www.dietitianapproved.com Instagram: @Dietitian.Approved  @triathlonnutritionacademy Facebook: www.facebook.com/DietitianApproved   The Triathlon Nutrition Academy is a podcast by Dietitian Approved. All rights reserved.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.