Running Articles & Videos
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 [...]
Ask The Man: Why Am I So Slow Running Uphill?
Dave, Whenever I run uphill, I’m always passed by my competitors. I can’t seem to find the speed to stay with the group. What’s wrong? Brian Hi Brian, Running uphill requires proper form that requires [...]
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 [...]
Why You Should Race Shorter Races
This is a photo of Scott Molina, Mark Allen and myself entering the transition area of the Chicago Triathlon in 1985. (Photo: Seth Goltzer, Triathlete Magazine). Throughout our race seasons leading up to the IRONMAN [...]
Hopping and Jumping for Faster Running
Looking to freshen up some run sessions? Try adding hopping and jumping in your training. In this Workout Wednesday powered by BioAstin I recommend combining hopping and jumping intermixed with your normal running to increase [...]
Swim, Bike, Run HIIT For The Holidays
With the holiday season upon us, life has become especially busy! With work, travel, holiday parties and family obligations it’s often difficult to find time to train. I’ve discovered that keeping to a daily exercise routine during [...]
The Key Ingredients of Effective Bodywork
Strength, stretching and mobility training -- otherwise known as bodywork -- are crucial to your triathlon program. I recommend that you always include bodywork in your training, even if you have to give up some of [...]
Never Give Up On Yourself
In this shot from the 1984 IRONMAN World Championship, I was way behind Mark Allen in Hawi (the halfway point on the bike leg). Mark had set a blistering pace that I couldn’t match during the first [...]