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Nutrition that gets results, fits your life and cuts through the noise.
Sports Nutrition
Sports nutrition can often feel overwhelming. Social media is full of conflicting advice, complicated protocols and the suggestion that better performance requires meticulous tracking, perfect meal timing and a cupboard full of supplements. For most athletes, that simply isn't realistic — or necessary.
As a Registered Dietitian and Sports Nutritionist based in Newcastle, I provide practical, evidence-based nutrition support for runners, cyclists, triathletes and athletes across a wide range of sports, both online and in person.
My role is to take the science, simplify the noise and help you put practical strategies in place that genuinely move the needle for performance and health.
So you can spend less time worrying about what to eat and more time doing the things you actually enjoy — training, racing, exploring and performing at your best.
Is this right for you?
You might benefit from sports nutrition support if you:
Feel you’re training hard but not seeing the progress you’d expect.
Struggle with energy levels or recovery between sessions.
Aren’t sure whether you’re fuelling adequately for your training load.
Want to improve body composition without compromising health.
Feel overwhelmed by conflicting nutrition advice online.
Are preparing for a marathon, ultra, triathlon or major event.
Are returning from injury, illness or surgery.
Want confidence in your race nutrition strategy.
Want a sustainable approach that fits around real life.
Ready to chat about your requirements?
How I can help
Support is tailored to your goals, sport and lifestyle, but commonly includes:
- Everyday fuelling for training and recovery.
- Sports nutrition for runners, cyclists and triathletes.
- Marathon, ultra and endurance event nutrition.
- Race nutrition planning and carb loading.
- Gut training and managing gastrointestinal symptoms during exercise.
- Body composition goals and muscle gain.
- Nutrition for injury recovery and return to training.
- Identifying and addressing low energy availability (LEA) and REDs.
- Evidence-based supplement advice where appropriate.
Who I work with
- Runners and ultra runners
- Cyclists
- Triathletes
- Endurance athletes
- Masters athletes
- Recreational exercisers
- Active people balancing training
- around busy lives
You don’t need to be an elite athlete to benefit from sports nutrition support. Many of the people I work with simply want to feel stronger, recover better and enjoy their sport more.
Why RJ Performance Nutrition?
As both a Registered Dietitian and Sports Nutritionist, my approach combines performance nutrition with a strong focus on long-term health.
That means considering not only what might improve performance in the short term, but what is sustainable, realistic and supportive of the bigger picture.
You’ll receive personalised, evidence-based advice designed around your goals, your training and your life — not generic meal plans, rigid rules or unnecessary restrictions.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need to be an elite athlete?
Not at all. I work with everyone from recreational exercisers and first-time marathon runners through to competitive and high-performing athletes.
Do you offer online appointments?
Yes. Consultations are available online throughout the UK as well as in person in Ponteland, Newcastle.
Can you help with body composition goals?
Absolutely. Where appropriate, body composition goals can be supported in a way that protects health, recovery and performance.
Do you work with vegetarian and vegan athletes?
Yes. Plant-based diets can support excellent performance when appropriately planned.
Can you help if I think I might be under-fuelling?
Yes. Low energy availability is common in sport and can affect health, recovery and performance. Where appropriate, this can be explored further within appointments or through my REDs and Athlete Health service.
Can I use private health insurance?
Depending on your provider and policy, dietetic consultations may be covered through private health insurance. Please get in touch if you’d like to discuss this further.
How many appointments will I need?
Athletes place significant demands on their bodies through training and competition. A sports dietitian can help ensure your nutrition supports training load, recovery and overall performance while reducing the risk of low energy availability.
Ready to get started?
Appointments are available online across the UK and in person in Ponteland, Newcastle. If you’re looking for practical, evidence-based sports nutrition support that fits around real life, I’d love to help. Book an appointment or arrange a free discovery call to discuss how we could work together.
Ready to begin?
Ready to begin? Book an appointment online at a time that works for you, or if you’d like to ensure our service is right for you before booking, then schedule a free enquiry call.
Get in touch
Contact us to ask questions, learn more about how I work or explore whether my support is right for you.