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Ian Moore’s epic IRONMAN race!
Here is a prelude to Ian Moore’s epic IRONMAN race! He lives in Norway and has been an active member of DSTC; this was one brutal IRONMAN experience but certainly a testament to his incredible willpower.
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
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.
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.
5 Tips For A Faster Bike Leg
Watch these tips to race your best bike split yet. https://youtu.be/TDSuOEi56CA
Mental Strategies for Staying Present on the Bike
The bike leg of a triathlon can be overwhelming for many of athletes. You may start out with a plan and are feeling great but a few miles in you'll feel stale setting a negative [...]
Is There A Place for Alcohol in Triathlon?
Watch my thoughts on alcohol and triathlon training and racing: https://vimeo.com/314330830
Vintage Dave: How to Extract an Optimal Race-Day Performance in Adverse Conditions
“This photo was taken in 1983 or ‘84 at what I think was called ‘The President’s Race’ in Dallas, Texas. No, it was not a new fashion statement! The early summer race was a scorcher [...]
Vintage Dave: 1983 IRONMAN A Hard Fought Victory
Thirty three seconds was the margin of my victory in the 1983 World Ironman Championships. With 5 miles to go, my friend, Pat, hollered at me, “Dave just over 5 minutes ahead. Tinley looks great; [...]