EP 24 | Dylan Scott: New to Fatherhood / Hyrox Elite 15 Athlete / The Engine!
Manage episode 407439517 series 3560276
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
67 episodes