3 x [25 bike / 5 run.]
A little more about Dave Scott: Dave’s career in triathlon began with the inception of the sport in 1976. He won his first Hawaii Ironman in 1980 and went on to win again in 1982, 1983, 1984, 1986 and 1987. Read more about Dave Scott here...
Dave Scott was known as one of the "Big Four" who dominated the sport of triathlon during the 1980's, along with Mark Allen, Scott Tinley, and Scott Molina. These guys were winning all the big races and they really pioneered the early training theories in terms of preparing for ultra distance triathlon.
One of the races that Dave Scott is well known for is his role in the Hawaii Ironman "Iron War." This year--unfortunately for Scott--was the year that Mark Allen took over the role as Ironman king.
Video: Interview with Dave Scott and Mark Allen on the meaning of IronWar.
Video: Ironman Marathon during the IronWar.
So the workout of
3 x [25 Bike / 5 Run]
has take on somewhat of mythic proportions in my coaching regimen. I have used it to prepare myself before every iron distance that I have done, and I have payed a price when I didn't complete multiple Dave Scott Bricks. It is also a good workout to be SUPER WELL PREPARED for a half iron distance, or you can do a pared-down version of it. perhaps do only 2 x [25 Bike / 25 Run.] Even if you are training for an iron distance, you might consider 25 Bike / 3 Run / 25 Bike /4 Run / 25 Bike / Run. This is a brutal workout, one that is to be respected.
So it is with no small irony that one of my athletes is named Dave Stock; he is a total bad-ass; and the whole team thinks Dave Scott Bricks are actually called Dave Stock Bricks. Dave Stock is amazing because he is one of the oldest members of the ST Team (58) and he is one of the fastest. In fact in swim workouts no one can beat him unless he is having a bad day. He also holds the fastest IM time among the whole team. He should; he does two Ironman triathlons each year for the last few years that I have coached him.
Dave Stock had a saddle sore surgically last year. He commented, "That hurt less than a tattoo." He didn't take any time off from running, he just skipped a few swim workouts. He is so hard core that I have to specifically assign him days off, and then re-assure that he doesn't exercise on those days.
Dave Stock is also a family man. He has two grown daughters and several grandchildren. I admire that he is a very dedicated family man, husband, and participates in his church community.
A little more about Dave Scott: Dave’s career in triathlon began with the inception of the sport in 1976. He won his first Hawaii Ironman in 1980 and went on to win again in 1982, 1983, 1984, 1986 and 1987. Read more about Dave Scott here...
Dave Scott was known as one of the "Big Four" who dominated the sport of triathlon during the 1980's, along with Mark Allen, Scott Tinley, and Scott Molina. These guys were winning all the big races and they really pioneered the early training theories in terms of preparing for ultra distance triathlon.
One of the races that Dave Scott is well known for is his role in the Hawaii Ironman "Iron War." This year--unfortunately for Scott--was the year that Mark Allen took over the role as Ironman king.
Video: Interview with Dave Scott and Mark Allen on the meaning of IronWar.
Video: Ironman Marathon during the IronWar.
So the workout of
3 x [25 Bike / 5 Run]
has take on somewhat of mythic proportions in my coaching regimen. I have used it to prepare myself before every iron distance that I have done, and I have payed a price when I didn't complete multiple Dave Scott Bricks. It is also a good workout to be SUPER WELL PREPARED for a half iron distance, or you can do a pared-down version of it. perhaps do only 2 x [25 Bike / 25 Run.] Even if you are training for an iron distance, you might consider 25 Bike / 3 Run / 25 Bike /4 Run / 25 Bike / Run. This is a brutal workout, one that is to be respected.
So it is with no small irony that one of my athletes is named Dave Stock; he is a total bad-ass; and the whole team thinks Dave Scott Bricks are actually called Dave Stock Bricks. Dave Stock is amazing because he is one of the oldest members of the ST Team (58) and he is one of the fastest. In fact in swim workouts no one can beat him unless he is having a bad day. He also holds the fastest IM time among the whole team. He should; he does two Ironman triathlons each year for the last few years that I have coached him.
Dave Stock had a saddle sore surgically last year. He commented, "That hurt less than a tattoo." He didn't take any time off from running, he just skipped a few swim workouts. He is so hard core that I have to specifically assign him days off, and then re-assure that he doesn't exercise on those days.
Dave Stock is also a family man. He has two grown daughters and several grandchildren. I admire that he is a very dedicated family man, husband, and participates in his church community.
I would be leaving something out if I didn't mention that Dave Stock is a little crazy sometimes. He will challenge much younger athletes on the team to push themselves. He won't accept poor pool etiquette or people who don't believe in themselves. "I'm an old man" he will taunt them before smoking them on the next swim, bike, or run repeat.
"Disco Dave" at an open water swim.
That's my dad!!! So proud of him!
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