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.
“Dave overhauled my diet, and I’ve seen tremendous results. I’ve never had more energy and I’ve lost 16 pounds. I’m skinny, strong and feel super-human!”
Joe Sirdevan
Toronto, ONT
Nutrition Articles & Videos
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 [...]
Dave Scott Joins SFuels
I’m thrilled to be working with SFuels and their Go Longer Program. SFuels focuses on helping athletes make the transition to low-carb high fat fueling for optimum performance. Stay tuned for more exciting information to come. [...]
2019 Ask The Man: I want to hear from you!
Hi All, For 2019, I want to hear from you! This year I will be focusing content on what I like to call "The Seven Pillars of Triathlon" that will include articles and information on [...]
My Top 10 Tips to Avoid Holiday Weight Gain
The holiday season is upon us. While it’s wonderful to spend time with friends and family, it’s also a prime time to pack on the pounds (if you’re not careful). Here are my tips on [...]
What Do I Eat & Drink on Race Day?
Proper fueling on race day shouldn't be as complicated as some make it out to be. Watch my latest installment in my video series, The 4th Event, powered by Myoplex Endurance and learn how to nail your race [...]
What (and When) Should I Eat After My Workout?
Proper nutrition and how to fuel your body -- for both racing and training -- is often referred to as "The 4th Event". Here are my tips on how to optimize your recovery and how [...]
Will Becoming A Vegan Improve My Performance?
I’ve gotten a lot of questions from people about if the vegan diet is good for performance. I understand that some people “go vegan” due to ethical concerns but if you are considering becoming vegan [...]