Who is he?
David Shore is a rugby player with Enniscorthy RFC, a teacher and Strength and Conditioning coach.
He has lived in Enniscorthy all his life. (apart from a stint in Dublin for college and work)
David is a qualified IRFU stage 3 rugby coach and IRFU accredited Strength and Conditioning coach.
Where can you find him?
Most days, David can be found training in Pump Palace Enniscorthy (Nolan Health & Fitness)
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David Shore is a rugby player with Enniscorthy RFC, a teacher and Strength and Conditioning coach.
He has lived in Enniscorthy all his life. (apart from a stint in Dublin for college and work)
David is a qualified IRFU stage 3 rugby coach and IRFU accredited Strength and Conditioning coach.
Where can you find him?
Most days, David can be found training in Pump Palace Enniscorthy (Nolan Health & Fitness)
Don't forget to like Wexford Healthy Eats on Facebook to keep up to date with upcoming interviews with more Wexford people!
THE INTERVIEW January 2014
David playing rugby
Describe your lifestyle:
Active. I love playing any sport I can.
Describe your diet in a few words
Performance defined; clean carbs, high fibre and high protein
How do you relax?
I kick back in front of the tv in the evenings. I like to read articles connected to coaching and different training methods too.
How well do you sleep & how for long?
I sleep quite well (I have a 1 year old) try to get to bed by 10:30. Up at 7am. Ashley Jones (former AllBlacks Coach) said that every hours sleep before midnight is worth 2 hours after midnight when it comes to recovery so I like getting to bed early.
Active. I love playing any sport I can.
Describe your diet in a few words
Performance defined; clean carbs, high fibre and high protein
How do you relax?
I kick back in front of the tv in the evenings. I like to read articles connected to coaching and different training methods too.
How well do you sleep & how for long?
I sleep quite well (I have a 1 year old) try to get to bed by 10:30. Up at 7am. Ashley Jones (former AllBlacks Coach) said that every hours sleep before midnight is worth 2 hours after midnight when it comes to recovery so I like getting to bed early.
Describe your training:
3 gym sessions (2 strength, 1 metabolic conditioning)
I keep my gym sessions under 1 hour with quite low rest periods to reflect the demands of rugby.
2 pitch sessions (90 minutes each, Tuesday is usually loads of contact and conditioning and Thursday is more preparation for games) and a game on Saturday.
3 gym sessions (2 strength, 1 metabolic conditioning)
I keep my gym sessions under 1 hour with quite low rest periods to reflect the demands of rugby.
2 pitch sessions (90 minutes each, Tuesday is usually loads of contact and conditioning and Thursday is more preparation for games) and a game on Saturday.
"I try to eat clean, unprocessed foods and eat things that are good for my health"
Does your diet fit into one of our stereotypes?
If so, which one? If not, what would you brand it as?
Not really, I try to eat clean, unprocessed foods and eat things that are good for my health. (I TRY)
If so, which one? If not, what would you brand it as?
Not really, I try to eat clean, unprocessed foods and eat things that are good for my health. (I TRY)
"Before going on holidays I would always go on Atkins! Some people are totally against it but it works for me "
Have you followed any “Diets”or “Detox” in the past?
If so, which one? Elaborate
Before going on holidays I would always go on Atkins! Some people are totally against it but it works for me.
If so, which one? Elaborate
Before going on holidays I would always go on Atkins! Some people are totally against it but it works for me.
Where do you buy your food in Wexford?
Aldi, Martin Doyle Butchers and Millstream Fish Shop. (All Enniscorthy)
Where do you buy your main groceries?
Aldi. It has everything I look for; good quality fruit, veg and meat at a great price.
Where do you buy your meat?
Aldi and Martin Doyle Butchers (especially for steak)
Fresh or frozen?
Always fresh! I don't like frozen meat.
Where do you buy your fish?
Millstream fish when possible. There is always a great selection. I snack on prawns and Aldi do great prawns.
Where do you buy your vegetables?
Aldi, always fresh
Do you buy food in the local Health Food stores?
Evolv and Holland and Barrett. (Spirulina every morning)
Of all of these shops, which is your favourite (or favourites)?
I think for the fact that I can get everything there it would have to be Aldi! I love Martin Doyle's butchers too!
What are your favourite restaurants and cafes in Wexford?
I love the Alamo in Enniscorthy. I drink a lot of coffee so O'Briens is always a winner. (Always Soya milk)
Aldi, Martin Doyle Butchers and Millstream Fish Shop. (All Enniscorthy)
Where do you buy your main groceries?
Aldi. It has everything I look for; good quality fruit, veg and meat at a great price.
Where do you buy your meat?
Aldi and Martin Doyle Butchers (especially for steak)
Fresh or frozen?
Always fresh! I don't like frozen meat.
Where do you buy your fish?
Millstream fish when possible. There is always a great selection. I snack on prawns and Aldi do great prawns.
Where do you buy your vegetables?
Aldi, always fresh
Do you buy food in the local Health Food stores?
Evolv and Holland and Barrett. (Spirulina every morning)
Of all of these shops, which is your favourite (or favourites)?
I think for the fact that I can get everything there it would have to be Aldi! I love Martin Doyle's butchers too!
What are your favourite restaurants and cafes in Wexford?
I love the Alamo in Enniscorthy. I drink a lot of coffee so O'Briens is always a winner. (Always Soya milk)
Do you grow any of your own vegetables, fruit or herbs?
Nope
Nope
Do you look for any particular standards when selecting food?
As long as it's fresh it's good for me.
Do you just buy what's on special offer? Price comes into my decisions, as it has to for many people so sometimes I buy products on special offer.
Do you buy organic vegetables? No
Do you buy grass fed beef/ free-range chicken and eggs etc.
I try to eat free range eggs and chicken. The beef doesn't really matter.
Do you try to buy local/ farmer's market. Not really. Unfortunately the prices are very expensive.
Do you try to buy Irish? Which are your favourite products?
I try to buy Irish meat. Packaging has helped by showing origins of food.
Do you try to buy Wexford products? Which are your favourite products?
Not really, Occasionally I eat Killowen yoghurts (my parents love them so there are always some in their fridge)
As long as it's fresh it's good for me.
Do you just buy what's on special offer? Price comes into my decisions, as it has to for many people so sometimes I buy products on special offer.
Do you buy organic vegetables? No
Do you buy grass fed beef/ free-range chicken and eggs etc.
I try to eat free range eggs and chicken. The beef doesn't really matter.
Do you try to buy local/ farmer's market. Not really. Unfortunately the prices are very expensive.
Do you try to buy Irish? Which are your favourite products?
I try to buy Irish meat. Packaging has helped by showing origins of food.
Do you try to buy Wexford products? Which are your favourite products?
Not really, Occasionally I eat Killowen yoghurts (my parents love them so there are always some in their fridge)
What do you eat in a typical day?
Breakfast:
I always eat breakfast.
What is your favourite breakfast?
Grilled bacon and scrambled egg.
What is your go-to everyday breakfast?
Porridge. Every week day I have porridge.
Breakfast:
I always eat breakfast.
What is your favourite breakfast?
Grilled bacon and scrambled egg.
What is your go-to everyday breakfast?
Porridge. Every week day I have porridge.
Lunch:
Do you pre-pack a lunch/ eat it at home/ buy it somewhere?
I always try to prepare my lunch.
No. 1 because I know what is going into it and
No. 2 because of the cost of eating out.
Do you prepare it- or someone else in your house?
Usually me.
Describe it.
Meat, vegetables and a simple carbohydrate. Usually a stir fry with chicken/beef/pork and brown rice/ sweet potato. I'm a creature of habit.
Do you pre-pack a lunch/ eat it at home/ buy it somewhere?
I always try to prepare my lunch.
No. 1 because I know what is going into it and
No. 2 because of the cost of eating out.
Do you prepare it- or someone else in your house?
Usually me.
Describe it.
Meat, vegetables and a simple carbohydrate. Usually a stir fry with chicken/beef/pork and brown rice/ sweet potato. I'm a creature of habit.
Evening meal:
Do you cook (or someone else in the house) or buy it?
Always cook.
Describe it.
Again a lean meat, usually green vegetables and a small portion of sweet potato/rice.
I've also started to make pies using mashed cauliflower (instead of mashed potato)
Is it fresh whole foods/ boxed microwave foods/ jarred sauces etc.?
I generally eat fresh food. The only sauces I really use are passata, soy sauce and pestos.
If you eat it out- where?
The Alamo (very rarely) I like cooking different things at home.
Do you cook (or someone else in the house) or buy it?
Always cook.
Describe it.
Again a lean meat, usually green vegetables and a small portion of sweet potato/rice.
I've also started to make pies using mashed cauliflower (instead of mashed potato)
Is it fresh whole foods/ boxed microwave foods/ jarred sauces etc.?
I generally eat fresh food. The only sauces I really use are passata, soy sauce and pestos.
If you eat it out- where?
The Alamo (very rarely) I like cooking different things at home.
David's home-made Paleo bread
Snacks:
What do you snack on?
Morning break in school I eat Beans and Paleo Bread.
I always have Peanuts and Dark Chocolate in the press.
Where do you buy your snacks from?
Usually with my weekly shop in Aldi
How often do you snack?
Mid morning (11am) and afternoon (3-4pm)
What do you snack on?
Morning break in school I eat Beans and Paleo Bread.
I always have Peanuts and Dark Chocolate in the press.
Where do you buy your snacks from?
Usually with my weekly shop in Aldi
How often do you snack?
Mid morning (11am) and afternoon (3-4pm)
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A rare Burrito treat from Tolteca in Dublin
The food in your meals (Quick answers):
How often do you eat the following?
Red meat: Once a week strip loin steak
Poultry: Chicken at least twice a week
Fish: Once Salmon
Cereal: Porridge daily
Soup: Never
Fruit: Not enough, I like citrus fruits especially grapefruit
Vegetables: Everyday, broccoli, peppers and sweet potato
Salads: Twice (lunch)
Potatoes: Never
Bread: I started baking Paleo bread last week. Definitely plan on keeping that up.
Rice/ quinoa etc: Brown rice 3 times a week
Nuts: Honey roast peanuts and almonds
Sandwiches/ wraps/ rolls: Rarely
Sweets/ cakes/ pudding/ chocolate: I have a very sweet tooth. Dark chocolate with tea most evenings or an Atkins bar.
Crisps: Rarely
Take-away food: Once every two months
Deli food: Rarely
How often do you eat out at a restaurant: Very rarely. If I was in Dublin I love Nandos simply because it's just chicken! I love burritos too so Tolteca (if you get a chance try it out) when I'm in Dublin for a day.
Coffee/ tea: least 2 large coffees per day. Nespresso Cappuccino
Alcohol: Once a month.
Smoothies/juices: Rarely
Sports drinks/ protein: Every day after sessions I drink Pump Palace whey protein.
How often do you eat the following?
Red meat: Once a week strip loin steak
Poultry: Chicken at least twice a week
Fish: Once Salmon
Cereal: Porridge daily
Soup: Never
Fruit: Not enough, I like citrus fruits especially grapefruit
Vegetables: Everyday, broccoli, peppers and sweet potato
Salads: Twice (lunch)
Potatoes: Never
Bread: I started baking Paleo bread last week. Definitely plan on keeping that up.
Rice/ quinoa etc: Brown rice 3 times a week
Nuts: Honey roast peanuts and almonds
Sandwiches/ wraps/ rolls: Rarely
Sweets/ cakes/ pudding/ chocolate: I have a very sweet tooth. Dark chocolate with tea most evenings or an Atkins bar.
Crisps: Rarely
Take-away food: Once every two months
Deli food: Rarely
How often do you eat out at a restaurant: Very rarely. If I was in Dublin I love Nandos simply because it's just chicken! I love burritos too so Tolteca (if you get a chance try it out) when I'm in Dublin for a day.
Coffee/ tea: least 2 large coffees per day. Nespresso Cappuccino
Alcohol: Once a month.
Smoothies/juices: Rarely
Sports drinks/ protein: Every day after sessions I drink Pump Palace whey protein.
David's home-made Cottage Pie
What is your favourite recipe?
I love comfort food. I cook cottage pie every week. I use passata, Worcestershire Sauce and soy sauce to make a gravy for the mince with onions and peppers.
For the topping I either have mashed cauliflower(after it has been well steamed) and Philadelphia cheese or mashed sweet potato and broccoli.
I always top it with grated cheese.
I usually serve it on its own or with green beans.
I love comfort food. I cook cottage pie every week. I use passata, Worcestershire Sauce and soy sauce to make a gravy for the mince with onions and peppers.
For the topping I either have mashed cauliflower(after it has been well steamed) and Philadelphia cheese or mashed sweet potato and broccoli.
I always top it with grated cheese.
I usually serve it on its own or with green beans.
Do you use supplements?
I'm lucky in that the gym where I train (Pump Palace in Enniscorthy) have their own brand whey protein. I find it great for recovery and is low-carb too. They have put a lot of time along with Future Nutrition in Enniscorthy into developing their products.
I'm lucky in that the gym where I train (Pump Palace in Enniscorthy) have their own brand whey protein. I find it great for recovery and is low-carb too. They have put a lot of time along with Future Nutrition in Enniscorthy into developing their products.
“I'm lucky in that the gym where I train (Pump Palace in Enniscorthy) have their own brand whey protein. I find it great for recovery and it is low-carb too.”
Any more advice for Wexford Healthy Eaters?
The 2 things I have learned when it comes to diet and food are:
1) It's all about what suits you, different people will have different results with foods.
2) Don't be afraid to try recipes out. Some of the best meals I've cooked are the ones when I've winged it. It's all about trial and error!
The 2 things I have learned when it comes to diet and food are:
1) It's all about what suits you, different people will have different results with foods.
2) Don't be afraid to try recipes out. Some of the best meals I've cooked are the ones when I've winged it. It's all about trial and error!
"Don't be afraid to try recipes out. Some of the best meals I've cooked are the ones when I've winged it. It's all about trial and error ”
