Training Philosophy
After many years of training for nordic ski racing, pounding his body into submission with the typical no pain, no gain theories of training, Scott took a step back to reflect on what he was really doing to his body. It seemed that if he could develop lifestyle habits that allow for optimal health on all levels, his body could respond more positively to the rigorous demands of training.
Scott began learning more about the natural responses of the body and its innate adaptability to stresses and proper care. Everything the athlete does impacts their performance, health and wellbeing. Thus nutrition, rest, and listening to his body became as integral a part of training as the physical stresses of the workouts.
This is the philosophy Scott currently uses. Scott is inspired to care for his health for the long term, not just improve his performance goals in the short term. He sees the two integrally linked.
Training and racing are great teachers about health for an athlete. But the athlete must listen to what they have to teach.
