Are you doing everything “right”… but still feeling exhausted?
If you’re a triathlete who’s training consistently, eating “clean” and still hitting the wall by the end of the week, this episode will hit close to home.
In this powerful athlete case study, Taryn sits down with TNA athlete Julia Burgess to unpack the real reason she was constantly tired, struggling with gut issues and underperforming… despite thinking she had her nutrition dialled in.
Spoiler: eating clean was actually part of the problem.
In this episode, we cover:
Why “clean eating” can sabotage endurance performance
The common high fibre fuelling mistake causing GI issues on long sessions
What low energy availability actually looks like in real life
Why salads and “healthy foods” aren’t enough for triathletes
The importance of fuel timing and periodisation
How to fuel properly before, during and after training
Managing gluten-free and dairy-free diets without compromising performance
The impact of cross-contamination for coeliac athletes
How to build a simple, repeatable nutrition system that actually works
Why you shouldn’t rely on race course nutrition
How Julia went from exhausted and flat… to training strong and racing confidently
Key takeaways:
Eating clean doesn’t equal fuelling properly
You can’t train for a 90km ride on a banana and a piece of toast
High fibre foods before sessions = gut bomb waiting to happen
Nutrition needs structure, not guesswork
Small, consistent changes compound into massive performance gains
Timestamps:
00:00 – Julia’s struggle with food intolerances and “clean eating”
04:00 – Why she felt constantly exhausted despite training well
07:00 – The biggest nutrition mistakes holding her back
10:00 – Fixing gut issues and fuelling for performance
14:00 – Making your own gels and becoming self-sufficient
18:00 – Discovering underlying health issues through proper testing
22:00 – Simple strategies to systemise your nutrition
27:00 – Final advice for tired, frustrated triathletes
Loved this episode?
If you’re sick of feeling tired, underfuelled and stuck guessing what to eat… it’s time to stop winging it.
Inside the Triathlon Nutrition Academy, you’ll learn exactly how to fuel your training, fix your energy levels and perform at your best without the confusion.
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