Dave Scott 6X Champ and Master Coach

Today's feature interview with 6 time Ironman World Champion, the first person ever inducted in the Ironman Hall of Fame, master triathlon coach coaching athletes for 40 years, we are of course talking about "The Man" Dave Scott. Sponsor VENGA: Thanks to Venga CBD for sponsoring today's show.  Venga is a premium CBD that will improve your athletic performance by helping reduce inflammation and anxiety.  Venga CBD products are different than typical CBD products, they are made for endurance athletes here in Colorado with the highest quality PCR hemp. All their products are THC free, with the highest bioavailability of any CBD because it's water-soluble CBD. Venga has a no-risk, 60-day, money-back guarantee.  It's easy order online and delivered right to your door. My Thursday run with Aaron and Casey would not be fun without Venga CBD "pre" recovery balm. You can get Venga CBD by going to VengaCBD.com which is spelled V - e - n - g - a CBD.com.  Get 30% off your first order with promo code - 303podcast.  Subscribe and save 15% on future orders.   Interview with Dave Scott: Scott ran his first Ironman in 1980 and finished in 9:24:33, nearly 2 hours faster than the previous win, with ABC Wide World of Sports broadcasting the event from Kona for the first time. Scott's time and approach is widely considered to have changed the Ironman from a test of endurance to a race. Scott returned in 1982 and finished second. In 1983, Scott won in what was Mark Allen's first Ironman. In what would become a renowned rivalry, Scott would win three of the next four Ironmans over Allen. Scott has stated that he is most proud of his performance in 1994. Another second-place finish, Scott was 40 years old at the time so his race was considered to be a revolutionary feat. Two years later, Scott finished fifth overall. 2001 was his last foray into the Ironman. The 47-year-old Scott had back problems due to some last minute bike changes, which forced him out of the race. Ironwar In 1989, the rivalry between Scott and Allen reached a peak in what has alternately been called the "Ironwar" and "The Greatest Race Ever Run."[5] Scott has stated "I never focused my goals on Mark Allen or what I had to do in the swim or the bike compared to Mark Allen. Ultimately, the competition level sometimes dictated that. After many years of racing, in 1989, we had a very very close race. It seemed like we were bouncing off of one another. It was influenced by our competitive natures." Allen ultimately won with Scott placing second and both broke Scott's course record. What we just learned about taking care of your heart and the damage that can be done with regular long hard workouts.  Wow! I don't know how I got the coaching years wrong.  It's on the Dave Scott website as over 40 years.  Subscribed to Dave's Newsletter: Dave Scott, 6 time Ironman World Champion has a free newsletter that is available twice monthly. Dave covers a wide myriad of topics from: Health, aging, dietary concerns, training physiology, biomechanics of swim, bike and run plus more! He includes video and written content. Additionally, you can ask your questions directly to Dave. Please go to the his website and sign up for the next issue." [email protected]. Additionally, why not ask questions directly to Dave by going to https://davescottinc.com/.   Sponsor - Buddy Insurance. 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"The London Marathon has been so important to me since I was a schoolboy and when they asked me to do this I thought it would be great to help," British marathon record holder Farah, who finished third and fifth in 2018 and 2019 respectively, told the race's official website. "I am in good shape, I'll be in London that week, and it fits in with my training. I know just how special it is just to compete for your country at an Olympic Games, and it would be great to help other athletes achieve this." Moneyball At The Tour De France: How NTT Is Bringing Analytics To Pro Cycling NTT Pro Cycling does not have the financial might of the sport's big guns, and over its four seasons on the UCI WorldTour, cycling's elite-level competition, it has consistently finished towards the bottom end of the team rankings. Yet on Saturday in Nice, Africa's first and only WorldTour team will be lining up for the 2020 Tour de France with a quiet sense of self-confidence. NTT has a card up the sleeve of its skin-tight, blue and black jersey. "With the information we have at our fingertips, we prepare better than anybody," says Doug Ryder, NTT's Team Manager. In collaboration with the Japanese tech giant that sponsors and lends its name to the team, Ryder and his colleagues have, over the past 18 months, developed an analytics-based methodology that has helped them recruit new riders, plan their season, and prepare meticulously for races. The new approach, they hope, will push South Africa-based NTT Pro Cycling to another level, both over the next three weeks in France and in the longer term. Cycling is already a stats-heavy sport, and there are pro teams that have used data in the recruitment process for several years, but Ryder says it is the way that NTT interprets and presents the available information that makes their method innovative. "We've always seen technology as an enabler," Ryder states. "What NTT has done is take all of this information and create the most incredible dashboard which makes it easier for us to make better, more informed decisions. It's like the Moneyball approach. We find the individuals that are overlooked in the system." Cycling: Teams with two coronavirus cases in a week will be out of Tour, organisers say PARIS (Reuters) - Two positive coronavirus cases within a week for a Tour de France team will result in the outfit being kicked out of the event starting on Aug. 29, the race organisers said on Friday. "If a team has two positive cases or (members) with strong symptoms within a seven-day period, they will be out of the race," Amaury Sport Organisation (ASO) said in a statement to Reuters. Earlier, sports directors who will be on the event running until Sept. 20 confirmed a report by cycling website Velonews that the race would be over for teams who are found to have two infected members in their ranks. "The measure was announced to us at the Criterium du Dauphine," one sports director, who declined to be named because he is not authorised to discuss the matter, told Reuters. What's New in the 303: Lookout Mountain Triathlon and the Historic Ties to Race Director, Paul Karlsson Paul Karlsson has had a huge impact on multisport in Colorado for years. Not only was he a founder of what became a very prestigious, national race, The Boulder Peak, he also has produced other races such as the Xterra Indian Peaks and the Lookout Triathlon. He has put on events all over the state including Evergreen and Aspen. Did you know that The Peak awarded Kona spots once upon a time? But Paul has impacted many lives through teaching Colorado history and now business classes at Arvada West High School. He coached the swim team at Columbine when the tragedy happened and had been signed up to do IRONMAN Lake Placid that year and because of the shooting, IRONMAN switched is entry to Kona to show support. He has coached swimming at various clubs in the Western metro area, including at Mt. Vernon Country Club, the host of the upcoming Lookout Triathlon. Last Call Triathlon Expands Slots On Tuesday night it was sold out and I put myself on the wait list.  On Wednesday morning I received and email with an pleasant surprise "we capped our registrations and thought that was it for entries. This morning we spoke with the venue and rangers and were given the okay to add some additional slots. Woo-hoo!  At the time of this email we have about 35 open slots. If the last 48 hours are any indication of how much folks wanna race this year, we fully expect these openings to be gone by Friday or Saturday (if not sooner). Buffalo Bicycle Classic moves to do-it-yourself ride format due to COVID-19 Originally scheduled for Sunday, September 13, BBC riders are invited to explore the event's modified routes. The planning committee is encouraging small groups of 10 or fewer to ride with their Buffalo Bicycle Classic merchandise or bib during the period September 6 – 20. Riders will benefit from partnerships with stores, coffee shops, and restaurants along the routes. Last Call Triathlon Expands Slots On Tuesday night it was sold out and I put myself on the wait list.  On Wednesday morning I received and email with an pleasant surprise "we capped our registrations and thought that was it for entries. This morning we spoke with the venue and rangers and were given the okay to add some additional slots. Woo-hoo!  At the time of this email we have about 35 open slots. If the last 48 hours are any indication of how much folks wanna race this year, we fully expect these openings to be gone by Friday or Saturday (if not sooner). Video of the Week: 10 MINUTE DRY LAND SWIMMING (STRETCH CORD)   Upcoming Interviews: Gold medalist triathlete at the Rio Paralympics Allysa Seely. Shortly after starting her collegiate triathlon career, Allysa was diagnosed with a congenital brain and spine condition threatened Allysa passion for triathlon.  She made the decision to amputate her left leg and still fights through other physical challenges. Allysa is one bad ass athlete. Siri Lindley was the World Cup Series winner and Triathlete of the year in 2001 and 2002, she was inducted into the USA TRIATHLON Hall of Fame in 2016.  She has coached athletes to Olympic Medals and to  Ironman World Championship Titles. Karen Smyers (on the beach with a beer) advised you go to pro to up your game Closing: Thanks again for listening in this week.  Please be sure to follow us @303endurance and @triathlon and of course go to iTunes and give us a rating and a comment.  We'd really appreciate it! Stay tuned, train informed, and enjoy the endurance journey!