Bio
Chris is a three-time Ironman Champion and former U.S. National Ironman Champion. Year after year Chris’s discipline and dedication to the sport of triathlon have paid off.
In addition to training and racing it has always been important for Chris to have balance in his life. Chris has successfully created that balance with work and family and through the launch of Base Performance Nutrition. Chris has had years of learning what works for him and what doesn’t work and he wants to share his successes with those who are also passionate about endurance sports and active life.
Q & A
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Is this what you thought you'd be doing when you grew up?
I didn't know what I wanted to do. I played water polo and thought maybe I could go to the Olympics. I didn't bike, except for beach cruisers. I never ran. I went out for cross country the first day of high school and realized I really hated running.
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How did you overcome your aversion to running?
Once you get fit and start slow, it is more enjoyable. I have a goal now that I can see, where before it was because the coach told me I needed to run.
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How many pairs of (athletic) shoes do you have?
If I find a pair I like, I'll buy eight pairs at a time, and alternate between two pairs. They last about two months. Now they're all K-Swiss.
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What are your food vices?
Tortilla chips. I don't drink (alcohol) for health reasons. At the end of the season (around Thanksgiving), I might have a beer. I have to keep my blood as clean as possible. It's like fuel in a car; the engine runs better when it's clean. If my blood is off by five percent, it could make me 10 minutes slower crossing the finish line in a race.
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What's a typical meal?
Breakfast: four to five eggs, brown rice, tortillas. Lunch, burrito, or tuna, chicken or fish. Dinner: usually brown rice, veggies, fish or chicken. I try to avoid wheat glutens, so everything is rice- or corn-based. I might have three PowerBars if I ride my bike for three hours.
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