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I’ve been a coach for over 40 years. I’ve helped pros win world championships, but most of my time is spent with dedicated age groupers like you who are committed to improving your results.
Triathlon is a complex sport of swimming, biking and running. To truly reach your potential, you must combine these disciplines with vital strength & flexibility training and solid nutritional science… along with strategic training periodization and proven race tactics.
I’ll cut through the confusion, make you more efficient and help you optimize your performance. My slogan is simple: “Proven Results. Guaranteed”. Commit to one of my training programs and I’ll make you faster…I guaranteed it.
Dave Scott taught me how to push the boundaries of what was physically and mentally possible. He is an expert in all facets of endurance training and had a massive influence on my career. He really is “The Man”!
Craig Alexander
3x IRONMAN World Champion
2x IRONMAN 70.3 World Champion
Training Articles & Videos
Hoka Hip Mobility
Dave Scott goes over three key hip mobility exercises designed to increase your range of motion and performance while swimming, biking or running.
Proper Hand Position In The Freestyle
Got a great question on swim form and proper hand position when entering the water. These are my three tips for proper hand position in the freestyle.
Recommended Swim Gear
Dave shares a few of his favorite swim gear recommendations: Bundle One: This selection of gear helps to maximize head position and body alignment increasing bilateral symmetry. Freestyle Snorkel( FS ): High [...]
Do These Stretches to Improve Your Freestyle Stroke
Try these stretches to improve your freestyle swim stroke. They are great when coming back from an injury or to maintain flexibility and fluidity in the water. https://youtu.be/Vv3CW_zm3T8
Ask The Man: How Do I Race Well If I Have A High Sweat Rate
Here are my tips on how to optimize your nutrition and improve your racing if you have a high sweat rate. https://youtu.be/2X45C7UVj54
Ask The Man: How Can I Get Faster on the Bike?
https://youtu.be/zGNygCXRH-Q
1989 The Story
On October 14, 1989 at the Ironman® Triathlon World Championship the universe of sport was changed forever when Dave Scott and Mark Allen ran “The Greatest Race Ever Run” pushing each other to the breaking point, and then pushing harder for more than eight hours, never separated by more than a few feet.
Ask The Man: Why You Should Never Skip The Warm Up
It is never a good idea to skip your warm up especially if you are jumping in on a fast workout. Warming up is vital for several reasons and provides several physiological and psychological benefits.
Ask The Man: Should I Stay Seated or Stand Up When I’m Riding Up A Hill On My Tri Bike?
There should be a combination of both seated and standing when climbing. I do not have a steadfast formula on how much you should do of each. There are several variables that affect climbing on your bike including the gradient of the hills as well as the muscle physiology and biomechanics of each individual. With practice you can develop your own rhythm of how to stand and sit while climbing on the bike.