Triathlon Nutrition: Learn how to fuel!

Triathlon training demands an exceptional amount of energy, making proper sports nutrition the ultimate "fourth discipline" of the sport. Led by sports nutritionist and researcher Jeffrey Rothschild, this comprehensive introductory course is designed to take the guesswork out of fueling for swim, bike, and run training. Throughout the course, athletes will discover how to dynamically adjust their daily diet to match varying training volumes, ensuring optimal energy levels for both high-intensity workouts and long-endurance recovery sessions. The curriculum addresses critical nutrition challenges such as calculating precise sweat rates to prevent dehydration, determining the ideal types and quantities of carbohydrates for sustained physical output, and creating a foolproof, personalized race-day fueling plan. Whether you are aiming to cross your first sprint-distance finish line with a smile or looking to set a personal record in a half or full Ironman, this course provides actionable, science-based strategies to avoid the dreaded "bonk" and optimize recovery. By mastering these fundamental nutrition principles, triathletes of all levels will learn how to fuel their bodies effectively, transforming their nutritional habits into a powerful competitive advantage for both training and everyday life.