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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
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.
Three Pre-Race Fueling Mistakes You Must Avoid
During your race do you find yourself hitting the port-a-potty? Athletes often think it’s something they’ve done during the race that results in these issues, however, many times triathletes will unknowingly sabotage their race before it even starts by making these common pre-race fueling mistakes.
Improving Your Shoulder Rotation on the Run
Do you hold your shoulders too tightly on the run? By not rotating your shoulders you'll limit your hip extension and ultimately your speed on the run. Here are my tips to improve your shoulder [...]
Ask The Man: What’s the Best Way To Monitor My Workouts?
Hi Dave, I use several different technology tools to manage my workouts including power, heart rate, speedometer and more. In your opinion, what tools are the most effective? Thanks, Sarah https://youtu.be/QoFB1wiDe3M
My Thoughts on Zero Drop Shoes
Should you be using zero drop shoes for your running? Here's my take: https://youtu.be/KaA9YbgZvsg
5 Tips For A Faster Bike Leg
Watch these tips to race your best bike split yet. https://youtu.be/TDSuOEi56CA
How to Master Climbing Out of the Saddle on Your Bike
Climbing out of the saddle is an important skill to master on the bike. While it seems easy, I see athletes make these common mistakes that cause unnecessary fatigue and will also slow you down! [...]