Dave Scott: Hawaii Ironman Reflections, Modern Tech Innovations, And Endurance Performance Nutrition

Dave Scott is a prominent and well-regarded health coach and 6-time IronMan Hawaii champion. Highly informed about exercise, training strategies, coaching, diet and physiology, you can’t get any better than Dave when it comes to a knowledgeable source for triathlon training. In this episode, we go deep into important topics like finding a healthy balance between being driven and obsessed with peak performance goals with enjoying the process and celebrating your successes, and not always looking for more more more. We also discuss the technologies and innovations discovered in recent years and end the show with an important discussion about nutrition and what prompted Dave to completely change his diet, what his meals look like today, and protein timing.   TIMESTAMPS: Dave Scott and Brad reflect on their histories on the triathlon circuit as well as talk about new innovations in the sport. [00:25] Brad asks Dave to reflect back on his awesome six Ironman wins. Would he want to do anything different? [03:57] A healthy athlete should have other outlets and hobbies. [11:16:09] How has it gone for Dave to transition from the peak years to this stage of his life? [14:34] Heart problems are common in endurance athletes. [17:57] There have been many changes in the sport of triathlon like equipment, road surfaces, and improvements in training protocol. The shoes are a big problem when we look for a level playing field.  [25:15] Some of the stronger competitors for the Ironman are coming from Europe.  Why is that? [32:25] Do you have to train beyond the race distance to get the best performance [38:11] How do you distinguish between being fit or un-fit? [43:23] Nutrition deserves much discussion and understanding. We need to regulate our metabolic rate by having a bigger block of protein. [50:22] What about the dangers of over-consumption of protein? [01:01:09] Are today’s athletes better informed about diet?  [01:08:20] After a tough training day, would you see justification to maximize intake of all macronutrients in the name of recovery? [01:12:0] LINKS: Brad Kearns.com Brad’s Shopping page Dave Scott PrimalEndrance.fit  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.