At Smarter Tri, nutrition is one of our 5 key focus areas for a happy, healthy, successful athlete (along with quality training, mindset, rest and recovery, and strength, mobility and flexibility). To help make sure you’re on the right path, I wanted to share my golden rules with you. Have a race nutrition plan Race nutrition isn’t just about what you consume during the race. It’s also the day before, morning before the race, during and post-race recovery. As part of your monthly one to ones...

So you’ve signed up for an Ironman… or maybe you’re just thinking about it… but the big question every athlete asks is: “how long does it actually take to get race-ready?" The Honest Answer Here’s the truth: going from zero to Ironman isn’t something you do in 12 weeks. For most athletes, we’re talking months to years  of building. Why? Because it’s not just about one race day - it’s about gradually developing endurance, strength and resilience so your body can handle the required training...

Many of us consume caffeine every single day, but did you know it can also give you a real edge in training and racing? Caffeine isn’t...