High Performance Nutrition
Many consider race day nutrition as the “fourth event”.
We’ve all known triathletes who have squandered months of preparation and optimal fitness because they didn’t dial-in their proper race day nutritional strategy.
Proper nutrition for health and performance should begin well before the race, as part of your daily regimen.
I’ll teach you how to get it right.
Nutrition Articles & Videos
Easy Nutrition and Exercise Tips That Will Make a Difference in Your Daily Life
With just a few small changes in your diet and exercise routine, you can make a huge impact in your athletic performance and overall health.
My Top Two Supplement Picks
Dave Scott recommends his favorite two supplements for anti-aging, cardiovascular, joint, organ and skin health
Ask The Man: How Do I Race Well If I Have A High Sweat Rate
Here are my tips on how to optimize your nutrition and improve your racing if you have a high sweat rate. https://youtu.be/2X45C7UVj54
Three Pre-Race Fueling Mistakes You Must Avoid
During your race do you find yourself hitting the port-a-potty? Athletes often think it’s something they’ve done during the race that results in these issues, however, many times triathletes will unknowingly sabotage their race before it even starts by making these common pre-race fueling mistakes.
Vintage Dave: The Importance of Sun Protection While Training and Racing
This is a shot in Nice in 1982 or 1983, I do not recall. Helmets were not required during the race, and I certainly was not concerned about protecting my skin. With lifeguarding for years [...]
Is There A Place for Alcohol in Triathlon?
Watch my thoughts on alcohol and triathlon training and racing: https://vimeo.com/314330830
My Tips to Avoid Overeating Sweets at Night
Often when training, all of us have the urge to end the night with a sweet treat. Overeating or eating too many sweets can reap havoc on your system, disrupt your natural sleep patterns and [...]
Vintage Dave: 1983 IRONMAN A Hard Fought Victory
Thirty three seconds was the margin of my victory in the 1983 World Ironman Championships. With 5 miles to go, my friend, Pat, hollered at me, “Dave just over 5 minutes ahead. Tinley looks great; [...]
Optimizing Your Heart Health
The training I did while winning my six IRONMAN titles was taxing and destructive on my body and my overall health. As February is Heart Health month, here are my thoughts on optimizing your heart [...]