What an amazing conversation with such a devoted new father. You can tell how excited he is to be a dad!
Dyland shares his experiences and adjustments as a new father and how he integrates fatherhood with work, travel, race training, and racing.
He also walks us through his intense training format. Was great having Dylan on the show and looking forward to seeing him grow in the hybrid space!
Summary
In this episode, host Daniel Hickman interviews Dylan Scott, a new dad and elite athlete in the High Rocks race series. They discuss Dylan's background, his job as an Industrial Athlete Manager, and how he balances traveling for work with being a father. Dylan shares his experience of becoming a father and the support he receives from his family. They also talk about their experiences competing in High Rocks races and the importance of running in the sport. Dylan emphasizes the importance of having a competitive edge and pushing oneself to the limit in races.
In this conversation, Dylan Scott discusses the importance of self-competition and how it promotes longevity in sports. He emphasizes the value of racing against prior versions of oneself and finding happiness in personal improvement. The conversation also touches on the balance between training and other areas of life, avoiding obsession, and managing priorities. Dylan and Daniel discuss the addictive nature of high-performance athletics and the need to find healthier outlets. They also explore the importance of listening to one's body, adjusting training volume, and incorporating rest days. The conversation concludes with a discussion on getting back in shape after becoming a parent and the positive impact of personal transformation.
Chapters
00:00Introduction and Podcast Updates
01:25Upcoming Events
02:43Dylan Scott's Background and Job
05:14Balancing Traveling and Fatherhood
08:17The Experience of Becoming a Father
09:31Living in New Hampshire and Family Support
15:15Prioritizing Family and Adjusting as a Dad
19:44Meeting Dylan at a High Rocks Race
22:23Competing Against Hunter McIntyre
26:18The Importance of Running in High Rocks
27:58Dylan's Experience at the Miami High Rocks Race
30:26Dylan's Competitive Edge
35:11Daniel's Experience at the Miami High Rocks Race
37:38The Importance of Self-Competition
38:43Balancing Priorities and Avoiding Obsession
39:50Athletes as Addicts
40:44Managing Success and Avoiding Burnout
41:37Battling the Man in the Mirror
42:06Training Volume and Schedule
43:42Listening to Your Body and Resting
52:12Getting Back in Shape After Becoming a Parent
57:32The Positive Impact of Personal Transformation
58:21Embracing Challenges and Setting Examples
59:05Upcoming Races and Where to Watch