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 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 [...]
Ask The Man: How Can I Avoid Packing on Pounds at Holiday Parties?
Dear Dave, I’m invited to quite a lot of holiday parties this year and I’m worried that it’s going to derail my healthy eating habits and I’ll put on weight. I really want to avoid [...]
Ask The Man: Nutrition Mistakes Ruin My Run
Dave, When I’m racing an IRONMAN and going through aid stations on the run, I usually grab whatever food is available because I feel like I need the calories to make it through the day. [...]
Ask The Man: What About My Nutrition Strategy in Hot Weather?
Amanda from Tampa recently asked me: Should I adjust my caloric intake during really hot and humid conditions? If so, how? If you're planning to race in hot weather, then you've probably already given quite [...]
6 Tips to Live a Long & Healthy Life
This shot was recently taken of my dad, Verne, and me. My dad turned 93 on June 19th. He’s always been a huge supporter of me and my kids: attending and organizing swim meets, water polo [...]
4 Race-Day Nutrition Mistakes that Undermine Your Performance
All too often I’ve seen athletes looking to PR -- or even win their Kona slot – who end up being plagued by nutritional problems that prevent them from reaching their goals. Does this sound like [...]