Dave Scott: An honest conversation about depression

Dave Scott is a 6x Ironman World Champion and I thought this interview was going to be all about mindset and a winning mentality. What evolved was a completely unexpected conversation about depression. You'll hear: 20:40 "All the way through my 20s and when I was competing, I wrestled with depression and the depression that I had would consume me sometimes. I had many periods when this depression would manifest itself." 31:08 "I thought if I was depressed, that is a huge psychological weakness and there is no way I can race Ironman and win it again. It scared me that I could never dig myself out of it, because really it was just denial." 34:10 Dave offers some advice to stay focussed in a race: "Do what you can do in the moment, be in the present." 42:08 Dave gives his reaction to losing the World Championships in 1989 to Mark Allen, in Iron War. "I was mad! I hated losing that race." 52:48 Dave Scott reveals who he believes to have the best winning mind sets in triathlon and why. ALSO THIS WEEK: 02:17 Helen meets the remarkable Rosie Swale-Pope who's in her mid 70s and is currently running from Lands End to John o'Groats to raise money for Phase Worldwide. Find out more about this week's guest - Dave Scott Sign up to Dave's regular FREE newsletter for training tips, video content, information about physiology, biomechanics, nutrition, the opportunity to ask Dave training questions and loads more. Dave Scott website Dave Scott Instagram Dave Scott Twitter Like what you heard? Let me know! Connect with Inside Tri Show across Social Media, just search Inside Tri Show or click on the icons below Show sponsors LONG RANGE FUEL Long Range Fuel is a phenomenally tasty nut butter, enhanced by cutting edge science, to boost your stamina, keep you calm and alert and bolster your resilience. Get 10% off by using the code insidetri10 or go direct via this link. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices