From Zero to Ironman in Five Months

What happens when you throw yourself head-first into triathlon, sign up for an Ironman with zero experience and try to DIY your nutrition along the way? Meet Daniel Walker – ex-MMA fighter, all-in endurance newbie and now a proud Triathlon Nutrition Academy grad. In this episode, Dan shares his wild ride from couch to Ironman Cairns in just five months, why under-fuelling nearly derailed everything, and how getting expert help changed not just his racing, but his entire approach to nutrition. In this episode, we cover: Why training hard isn't enough – Dan’s story From cricket to MMA to triathlon: a sport switch with serious consequences The midlife moment that sparked an Ironman entry Misconceptions around fuelling for endurance The trap of carb-phobia and why it backfired How recovery nutrition flipped everything on its head Gut bombs, gels and race day fails: lessons from Ironman Cairns Fat loss vs performance: what Dan really learned The value of weekly Power Hour check-ins What data tells us about doing an Ironman too soon Dan’s advice for all-in athletes chasing big goals What’s next: Kona dreams and 70.3 focus If you're a Type A, data-loving, all-in kind of triathlete who's sick of guessing with your nutrition, this one's for you. Links & Resources Triathlon Nutrition Checklist 👉 Grab the free Triathlon Nutrition Checklist to find out exactly what you're missing: https://www.dietitianapproved.com/checklist 🏊‍♂️🚴‍♀️🏃‍♂️ Build your personalised triathlon fuelling plan inside the Triathlon Nutrition Academy. Download the FREE audio series The 5 Biggest Nutrition Mistakes Costing You Time on Race Day SUPPORT THE PODCAST HERE CONNECT WITH TARYN Website | Instagram | Facebook | YouTube The Triathlon Nutrition Academy® is a podcast by Dietitian Approved®. All rights reserved.