Racing Articles & Videos
How Can I Expedite My Recovery from an Ironman Race?
I’m in Kona right now, along with thousands of athletes, fans, media and industry bigshots… eagerly awaiting this Saturday’s IRONMAN World Championship. This is the ideal time for me to answer a question that I’m [...]
Vintage Dave: Standing on the Bike
When I raced, I stood up on my bike early and often! Engaging different muscle groups helped maintain my flow and flexibility, and set me up for a fast and effective run. Check out this [...]
Keep Sharp with These Late-Taper Workouts
Tapering for the "Big Race" can be a challenging balancing act. The most common issue I see among triathletes preparing for their “A race” is doing too much and arriving at the event fatigued... OR relaxing too [...]
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. [...]
4 Shortcuts to Faster Open Water Swims
It’s frustrating when you do the work in the pool to improve your swim splits and then -- during a race -- discover that your open water splits are much slower than you expected! The key to improving [...]
Practicing Race Day Unknowns – Part 3: The Run
This is the third workout in my three-part series of Workout Wednesdays powered by BioAstin on how to prepare for the host of unknowns in races. For today’s workout, we are addressing unknowns on the [...]
Practicing Race Day Unknowns, Part 2: Surges on the Bike
This is the second in my 3-part series of Workout Wednesdays powered by Bioastin on how to structure your training to prepare for the host of unknowns in races. For today’s session, let’s talk about the [...]
Travel Tips for Triathletes: Don’t Let Travel Stress Ruin Your Race
From crowded airports to sitting on planes for hours, we all know that traveling is stressful and takes a toll on our bodies. Although not ideal for athletes, traveling is a necessary evil to get [...]
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 [...]