Erin was invested in helping me achieve my goal and went above and beyond to get me to the finish line.
I reached out to Erin to help guide me through preparing for my first ever miler. My old habit of just âwinging itâ wasnât going to work this time. Erin was invested in helping me achieve my goal and went above and beyond to get me to the finish line. Each session was educational and purposeful. Her thoroughness to design a race plan was next level. Erin has taught me skills that I can apply to any race in the future. I am forever grateful!
JACKIE MCCRAE
Tarawera 100 miler
Erin not only helped fix up my nutrition for running but also my everyday life as well.
I started working with Erin to dial in my nutrition for the Old Ghost Ultra in NZ. I had been trying to do it by myself but failed miserably. Erin not only helped fix up my nutrition for running but also my everyday life as well. Sheâs a superstar! Thanks Erin!
BRENDON SKATES
Old Ghost Ultra 85km
I highly recommend seeking Erinâs assistance if you are a runner keen to ensure your nutrition and hydration is on-point.
I contacted Erin before racing my first Ultra Trail Australia 22km trail race and my first marathon a couple of months later. I wanted some help with getting nutrition and hydration sorted out for races and training for both, and also with losing some excess weight in a healthy and sustainable way. With Erinâs help, I completed both races with no nutrition and hydration issues and was able to shed a few kilos in the lead up without feeling deprived. I highly recommend seeking Erinâs assistance if you are a runner keen to ensure your nutrition and hydration is on-point.
VICTORIA
Ultra Trail Australia 22km & Gold Coast marathon
Erin was a pleasure to work with and never judgemental about my nutrition choices.
I have always muddled with my own nutrition and been ok most of the time but after a couple of not-so-great experiences I knew that if I wanted to finish the miler my nutrition needed to be on point. Erin was a pleasure to work with and never judgemental about my nutrition choices. She worked with me offering easy options and I have never felt so good as far into a race as I did at the 102km mark. I am forever grateful to Erin for her assistance and highly recommend her services to anyone looking to improve their nutrition.
TINA KIRWAN
Tarawera 100miler
Erinâs suggestions to improve my diet has helped me stay uninjured and prepare for and run my first marathon.
After having two stress fractures in my hip and the months off running to repair them I decided to reduce the chances of a recurrence. Erinâs suggestions to improve my diet has helped me stay uninjured and prepare for and run my first marathon. Thanks Erin.
JENNI HARRISON
Canberra marathon
Erin approaches her clients with compassion and understands the intertwined nature of mindset and eating habits.
Working with Erin was an absolute privilege. Erin approaches her clients with compassion and understands the intertwined nature of mindset and eating habits. Erin gave me specific and measurable short and long term goals that I was able work towards, and built on my existing knowledge so that together we were able to formulate a plan that was sustainable and supported my health and running goals. Under the guidance of Erin and my running coach I took 45 minutes off of my first marathon time and broke 3:00 hours⌠then did it again in my next marathon.
EMMA GALDES
Melbourne & Gold Coast marathons
I am forever grateful for her help & guidance with plans in races.
I didnât realise how much I was under fuelling before I started working with Erin, I had so much more energy to train & work once I got my diet sorted. I also struggled with cramps & fuelling during marathons & ultras since working with Erin I havenât had any of those issues. I am forever grateful for her help & guidance with plans in races.
JASON HAYES
Adelaide marathon & Ultra Trail Australia 100km
Erin has tremendous insight as an endurance athlete herself, so her advice is practical, straightforward, easy to understand and follow.
Working with Erin has been a revelation. Her depth of knowledge and communication skills are outstanding. In addition to her professional expertise, Erin has tremendous insight as an endurance athlete herself, so her advice is practical, straightforward, easy to understand and follow. Her carbohydrate loading and race plans are incredibly detailed, and take all the stress out of race day. I now feel confident that my training and race day nutrition will let me perform at my best. I only wish I had started my education process with her earlier.
MARY MITCHELL
Run Larapinta, Great Southern Stage Run, Noosa, Ultra Trail Australia & Melrose 50km
Erin provides top end nutrition advice in a very professional, friendly and easy-going manner.
If I had to sum up my experience and learnings with Erin in one word, it would be: âAmazing!â But....you canât sum it up in just one word. Erin provides top end nutrition advice in a very professional, friendly and easy-going manner. I love how she makes you think about what you do currently and how you can improve on your existing habits. Means it all happens easily and sensibly without huge and sudden changes. It is all about little steps and following the process.
For my last event, I had a time goal set. My training unfortunately dipped in the last couple of weeks (cause life happens) before the event and I resorted to possibly not making my goal anymore. I stuck at my nutrition before and during the event as per Erinâs teachings and still made my goal (just), but I did it! Nutrition is definitely the key to better running.
Thank you, thank you, thank you, Erin!! You are the best!! Just love your work!
CECILE GOUWS
Perth 50km
Erin has produced race plans for me covering every detail including pre race meal plans and drop bag replenishments.
After getting to the end of several trail running ultra events and finishing with no energy and not being able to fuel in later sections due to nausea I approached Erin after listening to her speak at an event. Erin through several appointments gave me the confidence and information to increase my carb intake both pre training and during runs, accommodating my specification to do through natural sources rather than gels. We monitored through training sessions setting achievable goals and once reached we did several hydration and sodium sweat testing sessions to ensure we had the balance correct. Based on the findings Erin has produced race plans for me covering every detail including pre race meal plans and drop bag replenishments. Erin has made adjustments last minute to suit what was accessible in remote locations or what I felt like at the time, following up until race day to ensure the plan was right for me to give me every opportunity to succeed. Thank you Erin for all your dedication to get me through training, to the finish line and through recovery afterwards.
NICOLA REESE
Heysen 115km & Irrational South 100 miler
Erinâs approach to nutrition coaching is empathetic, motivating and engaging.
Erin was highly recommended by my running coach. I needed help with getting my pre-diabetes under control and getting my nutrition back on track to support training and performance for some endurance events. Erinâs approach to nutrition coaching is empathetic, motivating and engaging. Since working with Erin a few months ago I have achieved some of my goals already and learnt a lot about nutrition and how important it is for performance. Practice makes perfect and Iâm confident that Erin will be able to guide me along the way to better performance. I highly recommend Erin to athletes who want to improve their running in any way.
AIDA ESCALL
Tour du Mont Blanc
She has helped me fine tune my day to day meal plan to help support my training regime and general wellbeing of a busy mum.
Erin has been fantastic to work with, she has helped me fine tune my day to day meal plan to help support my training regime and general wellbeing of a busy mum. This has given me the confidence to train harder knowing Iâm properly fuelled. She is very friendly and approachable, nothing is ever too much to ask. Erin has also done all my race nutrition and hydration, without her support and planning the races wouldnât have gone so smoothly and stress free.
KAYLIA WHITE
Hysterical Carnage Backyard Ultra, Belair Trail marathon & Yurrebilla 56km
Erin helped me understand how to fuel my body properly on a daily basis to support the training that I was doing.
Erin was recommended to me by my running coach when I signed up for my first 50km event and realised I knew nothing about fuelling my body for a longer distance event. I had run a few half marathons and a road marathon previously but had often struggled with feeling like I had nothing in the tank and was not able to push through that. Erin helped me understand how to fuel my body properly on a daily basis to support the training that I was doing, and in no time I was feeling great on my longer training runs! Erin also helped me experiment and practice with race day fuelling so that I went into the event confident in what my body would tolerate. There is so much more to sports nutrition than I expected to learn, and Erin is very generous with sharing her amazing wealth of knowledge. I went into the race with a well set out plan (again, created by Erin) which helped me have a very successful (and enjoyable) race day. Iâve since gone on to run an 85km event recently, which Erin also helped to create a race plan for. I would highly recommend Erin to anyone that needs help to understand how to fuel their body successfully â sheâs amazing.
LISA PARNELL
Old Ghost Ultra 85km & Taupo 50km
Erin's advice was invaluable in the recent Five Peaks Ultra- Distance race, enabling me to run one of the best races of my life.
Erin provided me with the foundational nutritional tools enabling me to refine both my day-to-day and ultra distance race dietary needs. As an ultra-distance runner herself, Erin understands intimately the demands and variations required in race nutrition and hydration. Erin weaves her extensive experiential and scientific knowledge base to provide valuable advice that provides the ultra-distance runner with the capacity to problem solve during a race, adapt and keep going. Having a sensitive tummy, Erin's advice was invaluable in the recent Five Peaks Ultra- Distance race, enabling me to run one of the best races of my life.
I would highly recommend Erin to any runner wishing to improve the enjoyment and performance out on the trails.
RUSSELL HANNA
Ultra Trail Australia 100km & Five Peaks 58km
Erin took an interest in my goals and was supportive in helping me achieve these.
Erin was fantastic in guiding me and advising me on my nutrition planning for ultra running. She is knowledgeable but also dynamic in her approach and was willing to accommodate my challenging vegan needs. Erin took an interest in my goals and was supportive in helping me achieve these. 100% recommend her if you're wanting to learn more in this space.
JASON WHITE
Kosciuzsko 100km & Taupo 50km
Erin set me up for success to nail my first 100KM Ultramarathon.
Erin supports you like a team mate towards reaching your training goals. Seamlessly, Erin was able to adapt the elements of coaching and personal circumstances to guide the preparation of a nutrition strategy. Each session was defined by topic and structured with clear learning outcomes. Erin set me up for success to nail my first 100KM Ultramarathon. I would highly recommend her expertise and professional service.
JORDAN HANNA
Ultra Trail Australia 100km & Five Peaks 58km
With Erinâs knowledge, support and guidance, I managed a successful run and continue to use the dietary information given to me every day.
I approached Erin after completing my first ultra with my biggest struggle being my nutrition. I had high levels of fatigue and low iron. Erin was an amazing guide and helped me step by step to get my nutrition on track in my day-to-day life before helping me to focus on what would see me get the best out of my long runs. It all came together in my most recent 50km, Erin put together the perfect race plan for my nutrition and hydration. With Erinâs knowledge, support and guidance, I managed a successful run and continue to use the dietary information given to me every day.
ANNA JONES
Tarawera 50km
She has truly changed the way I fuel for my day-to-day training needs and importantly for planning and preparing my race events.
Erin provides a tailored, thorough and well-researched approach, ensuring you have the best nutrition on board to support your personal training goals. She has truly changed the way I fuel for my day-to-day training needs and importantly for planning and preparing my race events. My individualised nutrition plans are now the backbone to my training; supporting far more energy, less injury and providing the right fuel for stronger race finishes.
VOULA NISYRIOS
Chicago marathon
I loved how her plans are individualised and specifically tailored to me.
Erin's knowledge, support, guidance and encouragement throughout this whole journey has been absolutely amazing. So much more than what I ever expected when I first signed up. I've learnt not to be afraid of carbs which is huge for me. I loved how the plans are individualised and specifically tailored to me. That made everything so much more achievable and far less daunting. Everything was easy to follow and the email check-ins were a great way to stay on track.
VIKKI NEWPORT
Tarawera 105km
Erin was an incredible support enhancing my understanding of nutrition and training across all aspects of life.
Working with Erin has been phenomenal. Coming with a complex background when approaching running nutrition due to weight loss surgery post gastric bypass meant I wasnât as straightforward as usual. Not eating enough and being wary of intake meant I wasnât hitting my full potential. But that just meant I was more of a challenge to work around which was embraced.
Erin was an incredible support enhancing my understanding of nutrition and training across all aspects of life. Erin doesnât tell you what to do, what to eat, how to train. She educates you, so that once you finish the DRPA programme you have the tools and knowledge to navigate the world of good nutrition and training balance, therefore setting you up for long term success. The weekly support via email and with one-on-one sessions spread throughout, enhanced the success of the programme as you never feel alone or lost.
I hit all my goals I made at the beginning of the program not only achieving them but smashing them, I worked toward my A race with Erin and ended up having the time of my life and couldnât be more grateful. I feel fitter, healthier and more prepared to take on my next challenges with the solid nutrition understanding I have now gained.
RACHEL WHITCOMBE
Old Ghost Ultra 85km
Erin got an amazing ability to explain complex things in a simple way and engage you as a client.
I have learned so much from my reviews by and recommendations from Erin. She's got an amazing ability to explain complex things in a simple way and engage you as a client. Her educational events are fantastic too! A perfect mix of learning with engaging activities and social elements. If you enjoy your running you'll enjoy it so much more if you team up with Ultra Appetites.
INA SCHAPIRO
Southern Lakes Ultra, Old Ghost Ultra 85km, Federation 50km, Hubert 50km, Cleland 50km and Run Larapinta
Erin provided me with the guidance and tools to allow me to have a healthy body weight after some personal issues.
Erin has completely changed my whole mindset about day to day nutrition and my racing nutrition. Erin provided me with the guidance and tools to allow me to have a healthy body weight after some personal issues. Erin's help guided me to a 3 hour PB at Ultra Adelaide 100km and also to allow me to finish the hardest 100 Mile race in Australia the GPT100 Mile in the Grampians. Thanks Erin!
SCOTT SAWYER
Grampians Peaks Trail 100miler and Ultra Adelaide 100km
I had a great time at the event and was happy with my 100 time.
Although it has been two weeks since Surf Coast I always wanted to touch base and say thank you for advice, help and tips during my sessions in the last few months.
I had a great time at the event and was happy with my 100 time. During the run I was able to continue with nutrition and hydration and luckily suffered very little in the way of gut symptoms. Your recipe for the endurance mix was great as well.
So thanks once again for helping me get across the line. ( as you mentioned to me - a dieticianâs role - so much more than fruit and veges đ)
HELEN HEAVER
Surf Coast Century 100km
Lovely lady who is friendly and easy to talk with.
Can highly recommend Erin, she has got me from someone with embarrassing gut issues to a 115km Ultra with NO issues at all. Lovely lady who is friendly and easy to talk with.
CATHY GRACE
Heysen 115km
I was incredibly fortunate to be recommended to talk to Erin - her extraordinary depth of knowledge and experience on all things nutrition
Erin is one of the best!! I have enjoyed a long (+ varied) career on the trails over the years. Getting my nutrition right on some of the longer runs (UTA/UTK) has been a challenge for me. I was incredibly fortunate to be recommended to talk to Erin - her extraordinary depth of knowledge and experience on all things nutrition (combined with her friendly and professional demeanour) has made a real + lasting difference to me.
Thank you Erin.
JIM BARRETT - LENNARD
Ultra Trail Australia 100km
Thank you Erin for your guidance and experience in helping me start and finish my first Miler.
I have struggled with nutrition and hydration in the ultra distances finding that I was nauseous and lacking energy in the end phases when it really mattered. Erin devised a nutrition plan pre race and during the race that made a massive, massive difference. I have just finished the Kosci Miler and following Erinâs race plan I felt properly fuelled and hydrated throughout and I didnât feel nauseous which meant I could eat towards the end phase which just set me up for a good finish.
Putting together a proper nutrition race plan is really important to having a more enjoyable experience and just trying to wing it is not a good strategy so, get an expert like Erin to help you achieve your goals.
Thank you Erin for your guidance and experience in helping me start and finish my first Miler.
MARK BRADDON
Kosciuszko Miler
If you are an endurance athlete and you need nutrition advice then you have found it with Erin, canât recommend her enough.
I am a 51 year old type two diabetic who has come to running later in life. So it is with some caution that I approached my first ultra. I got advice from people I met along the way but it was apparent after I did my first one that the fuelling was not what it should be. I didnât really want to experiment too much and do myself some harm. I was concerned about the copious ingestion of sugar and carbs needed for running and I needed to better understand it.
Erin gave me excellent science-based information in an easy to understand format. She was able to go through the various lessons which were scheduled in a logical way. I beat my Heysen 50 time by 25 minutes while carrying a hamstring tendon injury that I did not have the year before. I was able to finish my first Yurrebilla around 30 minutes quicker than my goal time. On both races when I was struggling at times I was able to refer to the plan, think about the information that had been passed on and work through any issues. During Heysen, I had to change what I was consuming a little but I had the information to make change and pick the right foods to supplement based on what I had learned from Erin.
It was like Erin was there giving me advice, I could hear her calm educated voice telling me which food to pick and how much to hydrate. She is an experienced runner who has been there herself, understands the drive we runners have to get it done and has plenty of experience fuelling herself and her clients on runs much longer than the ones I have done.
If you are an endurance athlete and you need nutrition advice then you have found it with Erin, canât recommend her enough.
DANIEL MICHAEL
Heysen 50 & Yurrebilla 56km
Erinâs guidance taught me the importance of fuelling for the work being done and how vital sleep is to performance.
I had the pleasure of working with Erin through her Distance Runners Performance Academy for 6 months, and it has been a game-changer for my marathon performance. After struggling with vomiting during the Sydney Marathon in 2023, I realised I needed to improve my understanding of fuelling and nutrition. Fast forward to this year, and Iâve cut 44 minutes off my marathon time! Not only did I feel strong and properly fuelled throughout the race, but even my husband commented that I looked like I could have kept going and wasnât hobbling afterwards.
Erinâs guidance taught me the importance of fuelling for the work being done and how vital sleep is to performance. Her personalised nutrition plan was tailored to my needs, and our regular check-ins ensured I was staying on track. The recipes in her book are simple, delicious, and family-friendly, making it easy to incorporate into daily life.
I canât recommend Erinâs program enoughâitâs a worthwhile investment in your running journey!
YVONNE HILL
Shellharbour & Gold Coast Marathon
Erin was welcoming and a wealth of information with all the right nutritional materials to fuel my training but also assisted me in losing weight
My goal was to run the Gold Coast Marathon and I knew that nutrition was extremely important part of achieving this. From a running friend recommendation, I contacted Erin (Ultra Appetites) and immediately knew I had discovered the perfect partner. Erin was welcoming and a wealth of information with all the right nutritional materials to fuel my training but also assisted me in losing weight. In our sessions, Erinâs genuine support and professionalism shone through and complimented how thorough she was in designing my individual program. She also provided me with up to date and relevant research about aspects of diet, correct hydration and nutrition related to my type of running and requirements. In our hour-long sessions all aspects of my training, eating and lifestyle were discussed and explored in detail, and the follow up information was tailored to suit my needs. I felt very confident about race day preparation in regards to my nutritional needs and hydration as Erin had again prepared a well detailed strategy for me to follow which definitely paid dividends. Consequently not only did I achieve my weight loss goal but I ran the entire marathon with a very respectable time. I have sung her praises and I myself have recommended her to others so I could not more highly recommend Erin for your journey. Thank you Erin.
KIRSTY SIDERIS
Gold Coast Marathon
She is extremely knowledgeable, friendly and non-judgemental, and very responsive to any queries.
I was recommended to Erin by my coach when I was consistently suffering from GI stress mid-way through a 50-60km trail ultra. I tried many things over the years, but couldn't get on top of it. Erin set me on the right path and highlighted a few key things I needed to change. The recent Yurrabilla 56km saw me beat my PB by an hour and 20 mins without any stomach woes. I've felt better on my training runs and recently got a parkrun PB. Couldn't be happier with Erin. She is extremely knowledgeable, friendly and non-judgemental, and very responsive to any queries. 10/10
BRETT MERCHANT
SA Five 50âs
Erinâs knowledge of dietetics, her ability to work around what foods I can and canât tolerate, as well as my chemo cravings made such a huge difference.
Erinâs dedication to help you improve your performance is impressive. I have worked with Erin since I started training for my first marathon in 2019. I have a few health complexities as I have had chemotherapy on and off for the last 7.5 years. Erinâs knowledge of dietetics, her ability to work around what foods I can and canât tolerate, as well as my chemo cravings made such a huge difference. With each marathon I have run we have worked on something different to tweak and with my tenth marathon in Adelaide in August 2024 we gave it our all. The suggestions Erin made to fuelling for longer training sessions improved my recovery time. As it was expected to be warmer on marathon day we worked out a plan for fuel and water stops with my support crew around the course and we stuck to the plan. Thanks to my running coach and Erin I took 13 minutes off my previous marathon time. I am so grateful to Erin. Thank you for all your support and dedication to me. You are amazing!
SARAH LEE
Adelaide Marathon
Erin is very personable and flexible in giving you energy options.
I signed up to a 70.3 triathlon, and knew I would need help with my nutrition. I reached out to Erin and signed up for her athlete program. I thought I already knew a lot about nutrition,but turns out, not enough about sports nutrition! The program Erin has steps you through learning the how and whyâs, cumulating in a very detailed race weekplan. I appreciated the scientific approach, based on the latest best evidence. Erin is very personable and flexible in giving you energy options. I was able to stand on the start line confident my race day nutrition was âon pointâ. I would recommend Erin to any athlete who trains with intent.
