In this Age Grouper for Life episode, Scott Tindal at
Fuelin joins us again to discuss updates to the Fuelin nutrition app, explore off-season nutrition strategies for triathletes, and other beneficial nutrition advice. Enjoy the latest podcast and thanks for joining again, Scott!
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Show Notes:
- Fuelin launching revamped app with improved UI, food logging, and expanded features
- Off-season nutrition should balance recovery, injury rehab, and gradual body composition changes
- Consistent nutrition habits (protein, fiber, hydration) remain crucial even during reduced training
- Avoiding extremes and tailoring nutrition to individual needs/goals is key for triathletes
Topics
Fuelin App Updates
- New version launching in a few weeks with soft launch
- Completely revamped backend for improved stability
- New home page allowing users to customize their experience
- Improved food logging with AI assistant "Scooter" for easier tracking
- Enhanced sweat and carb testing features
- Android version expected Jan/Feb 2025
- Expansion into German market planned
Off-Season Nutrition Strategies
- Balance between recovery and maintaining habits
- Focus on protein intake for injury recovery and lean mass maintenance
- Gradual, controlled weight fluctuations (2-3kg) can be beneficial for periodization
- Maintain fiber intake (fruits/veggies) for overall health
- Adjust calorie intake based on reduced training load, but don't drastically cut back
- Nutrition remains crucial for injury recovery and rehabilitation
Common Triathlete Nutrition Mistakes
- Pigeonholing into extreme "camps" (e.g., very low-carb vs. high-carb)
- Neglecting nutrition during injury recovery periods
- Misunderstanding that weight loss is primarily about calorie deficit, not specific diets
- Lack of consistency in nutrition habits across training cycles
Personal Insights from Scott
- Completed multiple marathons (Sydney, New York) and working towards 70.3 races
- Emphasizes learning from personal nutrition mistakes (e.g., hydration issues in NY Marathon)
- Advocates for balance between structure and flexibility in nutrition plans
Next Steps
- Watch for Fuelin app update launch in coming weeks
- Consider how to implement off-season nutrition strategies (protein, fiber, adjusted calories)
- Evaluate personal nutrition "camps" and aim for more balanced approach
- Maintain nutrition focus even during injury recovery or reduced training periods
- Look for announcements about potential Kona 2025 changes (hinted at, unconfirmed)