70.3 Fueling – Here’s What Works!

We do not like to focus on the negatives at Fuelin. Rather than calling these mistakes, perhaps we look at them as errors of judgement. These are often the result of a lack of understanding or knowledge. Certainly not the athlete's fault. One could be excused for making mistakes when there is so much to contend with in the world of triathlon. From course management, training for three separate disciplines, registration completion, to gear maintenance. It is a full-on process. More often than not, nutrition gets put in the wayside and this can be one of the biggest mistakes of all. I will cover the following items in this article; Baselines, carbohydrate and hydration strategy, single macro-nutrient focus, chronic low energy availability and finally, race day plans.

This is a first-hand account of the LEA and DE. It is a powerful read and can cause triggering in athletes and individuals suffering from similar situations. Fuelin has partnered with Feisty Media this month to help bring awareness and attention to an important and often unspoken topic: Low Energy Availability (LEA) and Disordered Eating (DE). Feisty has produced 4 podcast episodes on the topic here. If you are interested in learning more, we are hosting an informational webinar Thursday, Nov 3rd – you can sign up in the article and via Instagram.

This week's round-up brings you a concise summary of last week’s live Q&A session that Fuelin athletes attend. The service is part of our program. This week focuses on MyFitnesspal,, BCAAs and IM fasting. Enjoy

Here are 5 mistakes to avoid during the post-season to set you up for a successful upcoming season.

This is the transcript of a letter we received recently from an athlete. With permission, we felt it was worth the share. Sometimes, race results take a back seat to health. We believe healthy athletes are high-performing athletes. Darcie is a great example of this. Enjoy.

Craig McFarlane outlines the keys to success when it comes to incorporating strength into your program in order to see results. For some triathletes knowing where to start in formulating a purposeful off-season strength plan can be challenging, let alone adding a body composition focus to the equation. In this article, he covers the following elements:‍ The benefits of using a resistance training (RT) program. Structuring an RT program Foundational vs Specific Strength How to maximise benefits from an RT program Progressive Overload Principle Finishers - a nice twist.