Your Chance To Train With "The Man" Dave Scott

Kona is a special place for Ironman Hall of Famer Dave Scott. It’s where he won six world titles, and this summer he’s partnering up with the Four Seasons Hualalai on the Kona-Kohala coast to host the Dave Scott Triathlon Experience. The five-day camps, which take place Aug. 15–20 and 22–27, will include “purpose-driven” swim, bike, run and mobility/strength training sessions with Scott; video stroke analysis; nutritional guidance; gourmet meals; a gift bag that includes triathlon apparel and shoes; luxury accommodations; and a lot of one-on-one time with the Ironman U Master Coach.

“The premise is not to smash you—it’s to make you more efficient and economical,” says Scott, who runs a successful coaching business in Boulder, Colo. “A lot of folks have a limited amount of time, so what can you do on your training days that optimizes your time?” Scott says that his “learn by doing” and highly targeted approach to training sessions will benefit athletes of all abilities.

Scott, who raced Ironman with great success as a vegetarian, believes diet in and out of training is an important part of the equation, so his camp will also focus on helping people shift from an overly processed, high-carbohydrate and sugar-based diet to one rich in healthy fats. Four Seasons chefs will prepare meals in line with Scott’s diet philosophy using a bounty of locally-sourced ingredients.

Scott will call every camper prior to arrival in Kona to get a better picture of his or her training history and goals, and each person will leave camp with a custom training plan. Registration is capped at 12 people per camp.

Fourseasons.com; $8,275

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