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Host Brad Kearns catches up with the legendary Dave Scott, a 6-time Hawaii Ironman world\xa0champion and respected coach of both elite professional and amateur multisport enthusiasts.\xa0Dave is perhaps more steeped in the science of nutrition and exercise physiology than any\xa0other endurance athlete ever, so this show will give you insights on both cutting edge science\xa0and also the competitive mindset of a champion athlete. Brad gives you a brief intro in case\xa0you\u2019ve never heard of Dave, then they jump right into it. Dave describes his transition from a\xa0high carb pioneer back in the 80\u2019s to his current support of primal/paleo/ketogenic eating\xa0patterns. He describes the science behind keto, and how it can protect your health and your\xa0heart from potential damage caused by strenuous training. On the long-standing topic of\xa0\u201cintensity vs. volume\u201d Dave sets people straight by detailing the huge mistake of going \u201ckinda\xa0hard\u201d on a regular basis. Not only will your burn out in performance, you are putting your health\xa0at serious risk. Instead, Dave details his unique methods of introducing an assortment of distinct\xa0interval patterns that help to cleanse the cardiovascular system, protecting it from damage\xa0caused by excessive kinda hard endurance workouts. Yes, Dave even advocates strength\xa0training year-round for endurance athletes! Dave talks about the problem of excess body fat on\xa0hard training endurance athletes and how to right this unfortunate trend. In the age of the internet and social media frenzy, lots of athletes and coaches are full of themselves. Dave is full\xa0or experience and wisdom so give this show your undivided attention!