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 Jim in Denver:
I have noticed that since it's been cold here I have been cycling very little and my legs are running better than ever.
My usual sore calves are feeling good and my speed has really been picking up.
I am doing an Ironman in August. Do you think I should keep my cycling to a minimum and target my IM race for a good run with a slower bike?
I am 60 years old.
Thanks for your help.
Best,
Jim
From Dave Scott:
Jim Why slow down on the bike? Come on, you are only 60! The key to a strong bike leg in an Ironman is not just time or miles. The pace for your cycling training sessions (2 times per week) leading up to IM should include sessions which teach your body to burn and conserve fuel. So what does this mean? Let's say for example your pace on the bike in IM is 0.5 MPH faster than your average training session pace. This faster speed will end up burning muscle and liver glycogen, increasing blood sugar consumption, taping in to your protein stores and ultimately fatiguing you, not necessarily on the bike, but on the run.
Jim, you must include 90-120 minutes i.e. 2 sessions of 2 x 30 minutes as a pace 0.5 to 1.5 MPH faster than ideal IM race pace. This should be done over a 6 8 week period leading up to your next event.
Glad to hear you are running well but don't sacrifice your bike or swim leg. There are three events in a triathlon!
Have fun,
Dave Scott
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