Fueling the Female Triathlete: Understanding Your Unique Nutritional Needs

Fueling for training and racing isn’t one-size-fits-all, especially for women. In this episode, host Vanessa Ronskley is joined by Taryn Richardson of The Triathlon Nutrition Academy to dive into the key nutrition strategies female athletes need to know. Taryn breaks down how to ensure you get enough carbohydrates, protein, and fats to support performance, recovery, and long-term health. She shares her thoughts on supplements, explains how to recognize whether you’re truly meeting your nutrition needs, and highlights the warning signs of RED-S as well as other warning signs to look out for. You’ll also hear practical tips for recovery and realistic fueling strategies for busy athletes juggling training, work, and family life. While this episode focuses on female-specific nutrition, Taryn and Vanessa share valuable insights that all athletes can apply to train stronger, recover better, and perform at their best.

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Fueling the Female Triathlete: Understanding Your Unique Nutritional Needs is an episode from The TriDot Triathlon Podcast by TriDot Triathlon Training.

This episode is 01:16:33 long.

This episode was published on Mar 2, 2026.

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