Q & A with Dave Scott
Dave Scott is the most recognized athlete and coach in the sport of triathlon. He is a six-time Ironman World Champion and the first inductee into the Ironman Hall of Fame.
Please send your questions to DaveScott@BodyHealth.com. Some will be selected for response in his MAP newsletter column.
From Carl in NYC: During the off season my strength workouts show improved strength and I make gains. Now with a lot of training for an upcoming Ironman I can barely keep on an even keel. For example 6 months ago I could do 12 pull ups and was getting stronger. Now with lots of SBR I can only do 8 pulls up and with a lot of difficulty. I feel like maybe I should give up the strength training? What is your suggestion?
Your ability to perform heavier multi-joint exercises during the competitive season will quite often drop off as your aerobic/mileage emphasis increases. There is a fine line between maintaining a higher power output and increasing your economy at Ironman workloads.
Strength training with an emphasis on core, hips, glutes, mid back and rotator cuff during your Ironman preparation is more important than maintaining optimal power outputs. With that said, continue with your strength routine, up to 7-14 days prior to Ironman. Ultimately your question should be,” Can I maintain X pace throughout my upcoming Ironman race?” Your heavier strength training is still providing the “platform” for your joint, tendon, ligament, and muscle strength for your Ironman race.
Lastly, I have a series of core, hip, glute, mid back, rotators and quad exercises on my website, www.davescottinc.com . They are simple, they take very little time and if you have three weeks or more before your event, they will help!
------------------------------------------ From Alice in LA: How do you keep your running speed so fast? I noticed your NY Tri time and was so impressed. Whats the secret?
Alice , thanks for the compliment. Honestly, I haven't been able to run any distance nor intensity over the past eight months. I've been hampered by a heel “issue” that has throttled my run. Hopefully, in the near future, I'll get my run back.
I continued my strength, stretching and injury prevention training on a year round basis and this has helped me survive over the years. Q & A with Dave Scott - Previous Issues
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